Latter-day Profiles

Marshall and Michelle Moore became the new owners and co-directors of Zions Indie Film Fest in 2021, formerly the LDS Film Festival. The couple has over 45 years of combined film industry experience and they are extremely passionate about helping connect filmmakers, friends, and audiences. 

Marshall is currently the VP of Operations and Marketing at Utah Film Studios in Park City, Utah which was home to the Paramount Network television series Yellowstone for three seasons.

Michelle is the owner/operator of Moore PR Group, and with the help of her talented team, they work year-round on media campaigns, movie premieres, and special events.

Brothers Brad ­Wilcox and Roger Wilcox worked together on the book, “Blessed Are Ye: Using the Beatitudes to Understand Christ's Atonement and Grace. The book ­examines ­possible ­connections between the Beatitudes, the first principles and ­ordinances of the gospel, and ­temple covenants. 

Brad Wilcox is a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University the second counselor in the Young Men general presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Roger Wilcox is retired after a career teaching seminary and institute.

For Ed Willis, life was one harsh blow after another. Born into generational poverty within a system that was not designed for the success of Black men, most of his options led to dead ends. But in between jail time, drug addiction, unemployment, the struggles of racism, and family strife, there were brief flashes when the light of Christ touched Ed's heart, instilling in him a desire to know and to be more. 

Ed and his wife Wanda share how a lifetime of struggles and hardships prepared them to receive the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Emmy Eaton is a 9-year-old journalist who hosts the popular online segment “7 Questions with Emmy”. Emmy has interviewed TV and movie stars, professional athletes, and church leaders. She’s also appeared on The Today Show, The Drew Barrymore Show, and other national TV programs. Emmy and her parents, Nate and Erica, share how the segment came about and some of their many experiences. Nate is the news director for EastIdahoNews.com, an online news service in Southeast Idaho.

Maria Eckersley is a stay-at-home mom of six by day and a sleep-deprived graphic designer by night. She has a passion for two big things, my family and my faith (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).

As much as I love my kid-filled day job, I also find a lot of mothering tasks to be a bit mundane. I tend to seek out tech, ideas, and products that make my mothering life easier. Many of my designs and posts focus on tips & tricks I have picked up over the last 17 years of mistake-riddled parenthood.

I'm also a big believer in the power of a good teacher...especially when it comes to building a core foundation of faith. The LDS teaching tips I post come from my desire to pass along what I've learned from my many years of teaching youth and adults in the LDS church. This site is a work in progress but I hope you enjoy it.

Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker, and educator. She has been published in The Washington Post, The Deseret News, Scary Mommy, and a host of other online publications where her pieces have been read millions of times. She writes avidly on her blog and Instagram page, @brookeromneywrites, where she has created a large, vibrant community of learning and growth.

Courtney Rich is a baker and cake maker whose culinary masterpieces have garnered her 180,000 Instagram followers under the cakebycourtney account. The success of her account, as well as her blog of the same name, has landed her on television shows like Good Morning Lala Land and KTLA 5 News.

https://cakebycourtney.com/

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Ganel-Lyn Condie is a popular motivational speaker—known for inspiring others with her unique honesty, authenticity, and spirit. Ganel-Lyn has experienced healing from a major chronic illness and is the mother of two miracle children. After the heart-breaking suicide of her sister, Ganel-Lyn is constantly working toward prevention. She lives with an open heart and feels passionate about sharing principles that will empower others to live life with more joy. Ganel-Lyn’s talks and books have encouraged thousands of people all over the world. She loves growing older with her husband, Rob.

John Fossum was born in Missouri and spent his early years until the age of nine in New Jersey. His formative teenage years were spent in Georgia where he developed a love for playing sports and catching reptiles. After high school, John served as a missionary in the Philippines. Following his missionary experience, he attended college where he met his wife, Sarah, in poetry class. On his way to earning both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in English, John worked in the construction industry and learned the value of manual labor. John has taught for the Seminaries and Institutes arm of the Church for 18 years, and he and his wife are the parents of five children and currently live in Pleasant Grove, Utah. John's hobbies include exercising and going to dinner and a movie with his wife every Friday night.

Jen Allen is an event management professional with over 15 years experience running large and small events, including logistics, catering, schedules, stage performances, marketing, broadcasting, design, sponsors, volunteers, and more.

Allen is a hometown girl who grew up in West Jordan, Utah, a small suburb about 25 minutes southeast of Salt Lake City. When she graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English, she says she “expected to teach high school English for the rest of [her] career.” It didn’t work out that way—but for Jen, that was probably a good thing. She has always had a passion for organization and management. In fact, if there had been an “events planning” major when she was in college, she would have been first in line to sign up.

Brock Blake is the CEO and co-founder of Lendio, the nation’s leading small business finance solutions provider. Brock believes that access to capital should be simpler and quicker for small business owners, and he’s built a successful company around solving this problem. Brock leads the team that has helped business owners access more than $10B in funding.

An Inc. 500 CEO, national keynote speaker, Forbes columnist, and Utah’s Emerging Executive of the Year, Brock’s dedication extends far beyond the boardroom. He has shaped a superior company culture with a humble and hungry team passionate about driving results and giving back. For every loan facilitated on Lendio’s marketplace platform, Lendio Gives, an employee-contribution, and employer-matching program, provides a microloan to a low-income entrepreneur around the world through Kiva.