Nicole Holgreen is the Program Director at Bridle Up Hope, a foundation founded by Sean and Rebecca Covey that is dedicated to helping the lives of young women find hope through equestrian training. In this episode, Nicole discusses the impact the program had on her. This included leaving a job she was well respected at to take part in a mission to inspire hope, confidence, and resilience in young women.  She and her team have helped hundreds of young women to face and conquer their personal struggles.

At eight years old, Eric Rogers started to take drugs. It became 14 year addiction that led him to becoming homeless and hungry. Along the way, he met many people, both good and bad that helped him realize he wanted to become better. Wanting to right the wrongs he made, he has helped hundreds of people overcome their mental and physical maladies. Hear his story of going from “wanting to be accepted” to “accepting himself” as a catalyst for helping others.

Soniya Gokhale is the founder of “A Desi Woman”, a podcast where she interviews thought leaders from across the world. In this episode, we discuss what she has learned from her upbringing as a child of immigrant parents, working in a Fortune 100 company, and the power of curiosity and its power in understanding others and bridging differences.

Nathan Ogden has overcome many odds. At a young age, he became paralyzed. A year later another mishap led to further paralysis. Nathan shares how his wife, family, others, and is own learning over time helped him overcome debilitating mindsets and focus on what he could progress and what he could do to make a difference. As a result, he is now a sought after speaker and positively impacts lives by bringing wheelchairs and resources to those who need them across the world. Though he doesn’t seek trials, his attitude is “Bring it On”. Enjoy listening to his inspiring journey!

As Attorney General for the State of Utah, Sean Reyes tackles some of the toughest issues facing his state and the nation. Though this requires being tough and staying the course, we learn more about Sean and how his upbringing influences how he leads. In this interview, Sean shares what he learned from overcoming bullying from an unlikely here (Billy Zabka…a.k.a: Johnny Lawrence from the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai) as well as the power of family and honoring their legacy; the importance of mental health; and more. Sean’s easy going style and genuine concern for others is refreshing. His desire and focus to make a difference and improve lives is inspiring. Enjoy the show!

Elizabeth Nieto is the Global Head of Equity and Impact at Spotify. Prior to this role, she was the leader of Amazon's Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team as well as the Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Talent Management at MetLife. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has brought together diverse groups of people to create “atmospheres of understanding”. This understanding is the foundation of corporate culture and the bridge between commonalities and differences, which bridges strengthen, both the company and the individuals that work in them. In a world full of divisiveness, Elizabeth’s mantra of coming to conversations with respect has proven to be positively impactful to the bottom line of companies and the growth and satisfaction of their employees. We learned a lot from her and hope you do as well!!

Emily Soloby is a former attorney who represented disadvantaged women and children and is the founder of Juno Jones, which produces “fashion safety footwear” for women. In this episode, Emily shares her journey from an attorney helping disadvantaged women and youth to becoming an entrepreneur. Her energy and commitment to making a difference in the lives of women in the workforce and other good causes is inspiring! Enjoy the show!

Amy Forsythe is an “award-winning multimedia journalist and military combat veteran” who served three tours in Afghanistan and two tours in Iraq. During that time, she saw the ravages of war, and personal tragedies. At the same time, she saw the power of the human spirit and the deep rooted connections people can make as well as the positive influence that comes when individuals put aside differences and seek to help others. Amy’s is a powerful story of moving forward, despite the odds one might face and of making a positive influence in the lives of others. It was an interview that made us thankful for the freedoms afforded us by those who serve.

Thomas J. Vosper was working at a company in London when he was laid off by text message at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not being one to bemoan his fate, he co-founded an e-commerce business,  aisle 3 which focuses on “building the Universal view of Shopping that cares about the Shopper before the buy button”. He is also a TEDx speaker and musician who loves spending time with his wife and family. In this episode, he shares his insights on becoming a first time found at 40, balancing optimism and reality and why there is always another perspective.

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Jen Welter is the first female coach in the NFL. She is also an author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and overall incredible person!  Having come from a football family, she has loved the game since she was a little girl.  This love led to her to play on professionally, first in an all-women’s league and then becoming the first woman to play on an, up to then, all male football team.  Her grit and determination led to winning the respect of her teammates and coach, ultimately leading to a coaching career that has inspired millions! Come listen to her incredible journey and how she continues to make a difference in the lives of others.