Brooke Matheson always loved organizing growing up. She even created her own business as a college student to help pay for school. After graduating, marrying, and many years spent raising a family, Brooke is now back in this field as a lead organizer for Reset your Nest, a local business. In this episode, Brooke shares what she loves most about organizing a space, her go-to products to make organizing easier, and some amazing tips for getting started on your own, including how to stay on top of clutter, deal with kids' homework, and manage old photos. Brooke's suggestions are so helpful, let's jump in. 

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Links:

Reset Your Nest: Professional Home Organizer in Utah | Decorating, Organization and Styling (resetyournest.com)

Clear and Simple: Clear & Simple|Get Organized Using Our Steps (clearsimple.com)

Artkive: ARTKIVE | Personalized Books & Frames for Displaying Kids’ Art (artkiveapp.com)

Photoscan: PhotoScan – scanner by Google Photos

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When Riley Jensen was growing up, sports like tennis, basketball, and football played a huge part in his life. He eventually earned a spot playing football for Utah State University, but after graduating, left sports behind for sales. It wasn't until his wife asked him an important question that his love of sports and psychology came together in a new career at 42 years old. In this episode, I talk with Riley about how he decided to make that change and the difference he feels now between just working a job, and being in a career he loves. We talk about the anxiety generation, the three things that can demotivate someone, and how to turn any loss into a win. This interview is one you don't want to miss, packed full of advice for athletes, parents of athletes, and anyone interested in developing mental toughness. 

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Links:  

DN Article about Riley--How a former USU quarterback changed careers at age 40 and is helping athletes cope with anxiety using universal principles - Deseret News 

The Inner Game of Tennis--The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance: W. Timothy Gallwey, Zach Kleiman, Pete Carroll: 8601417207543: Amazon.com: Books 

The Obstacle is the Way--The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph: Holiday, Ryan: 8601411257797: Amazon.com: Books 

Mountain West Elite--Mountain West Elite 

RJ Performance Group--Riley Jensen Consulting (rjpg.net) 

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Rob Dunfield started his career in exercise and sports science. But 10 years ago he had the opportunity to become a part-owner and COO of Fear Factory, a haunted house attraction in the industrial center of Salt Lake City. Now, Fear Factory is one of the top 10 haunted houses in the nation, according to USA Today. In this interview, Rob shares how his childhood hobby led him to an exciting and challenging career. We'll hear how Fear Factory hires a cast, where they get props, who does the make-up for the actors, and what keeps people coming back every year. After I went through Fear Factory for the first time, I have a lot to ask Rob about the Halloween industry and why people like to be scared! Join us! 

Links: 

Fear Factory SLC | Salt Lake City's #1 Haunted House

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In this episode, I interview Ali Duff, a 3rd grade teacher and an innovative educator.  Ali came to teaching later in her career.  After getting masters degrees in psychology and social work, Ali worked for 12 years dealing with elder abuse, day treatment, crisis work and counseling.  But after starting a family and facing a health crisis, Ali decided to become a teacher.  She enrolled in the alternative road to licensure program in Utah, which allowed her to begin teaching immediately, while taking classes at night and on weekends to earn her credential.  We'll talk about her winding career path, how she uses her background in psychology and social work in the classroom, how Covid changed education and how parents can support their students and teachers this coming year.