Sam Ricks is an artist, award winning illustrator, and Vice President of Creative Design at Cotapaxi. Sam certainly did not know that he wanted to be where he is now when he started his college education. Sam shares his story about the challenges he has been through and how he got to where he is now.

McArthur Hafen has a PHD in Marriage and Family Therapy and works for the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a Professor and Director of Counseling Services. How does a therapist end up at a Vet school? That is what MaCarthur shares. Have a listen.
The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.
Music by Christopher Wease. Edited by Eden Black. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Mary Crafts is the founder of Culinary Crafts a successful catering business. There is a lot to Mary Crafts. She shares her journey through sorrow, struggle, and sacrifice to how she became the woman she is today, focused on helping others heal. https://marycraftsinc.com/

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Courtney Davis is an Art Historian and Dean of the Utah Valley University School of the Arts. Courtney's journey to where she is now went through the arts, a dabble in the law, and back to the arts again. Courtney addresses her experience, leadership, being a woman, and taking all of the past experiences, including law, in making a meaningful contribution in the present.

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Kristen Chandler is an Author she shares her experience with personal struggle including learning disabilities and how a special needs son blesses her life. Kristen has great advice for women who are questioning whether education is worth the time and sacrifice. This recording took place during the 2021 UVU For the Love of Reading Conference.

https://www.kristenchandlerbooks.com/

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Paul Cartwright had many who cautioned him about the instability of a career in the arts. Now as an actor, voice actor, author, and entrepreneur he is making it work. Sure there is instability, but there is a way to make it work. Listen as Paul takes us on his journey.

Visit Paul's Website: https://www.paulcartwrightvo.com/

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.

Chris Wallace is a Therapist. He has the degrees and the requisite training, and he has developed an approach to counseling, which helps him see his clients as people as he helps them them through the challenges they face. Chris shares his love of learning, his own personal challenges, and the important influences that have contributed to his counseling approach.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.

Margaret Peterson Haddix is a well known and beloved author. Shortly before this interview took place my own children declared Margaret their favorite author of all time. Margaret shares the personal side of what it is like being Maraget Peterson Haddix. This interview took place during the 2021 For the Love of Reading Conference.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.

Lesa Cline-Ransome is a writer, author, wife, and mother. She shares her story of becoming a writer as an African American Woman. Part of Lesa's motivation is that she wants to make sure women's stories are told and not erased from history. Lesa shared her story during the 2021 For the Love of Reading Conference.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.

Krista Edwards is a Falconer and an English Teacher and she is passionate about both. In this episode you will learn how Krista has developed the side gig of Falconry and even brought her falconry into the classroom, while being allergic to birds.