In this episode of The Elevated Hope Project, community leader and longtime team member Uriah Grissom shares how a mindset of steady positivity can break through resistance and help students see their potential. From being the sixth of eleven homeschooled children in rural Arizona to guiding at-risk teens in alternative education, Uriah unpacks lessons on resilience, setting the tone, and "mining for diamonds" in every student. He reflects on family, faith, and mentors, and explains why purpose often grows out of pain—and why leadership means doing your part, staying level under pressure, and believing in people even before they believe in themselves.

Timestamps

• 0:00 Introduction and Positive Outlook

• 0:47 Welcome to The Elevated Hope Project

• 2:25 Uriah Grissom's Background

• 3:38 Challenges and Opportunities in Education

• 10:14 Building a Career in Education

• 12:02 Impact on Students and Community

• 20:39 Personal Growth and Leadership

• 28:18 Philosophy on Education and Leadership

• 44:04 Influence of Mentors and Colleagues

• 46:24 Final Reflections and Gratitude