Susi Dalanhese - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Lehi, Utah (Full Length)

Meet Susi! She was born and raised in Brazil. She planned to live out her life there, but life did what it does. It presented humbling circumstances to her. Prior to learning she was pregnant with her fourth child, it was clear that drastic life change was headed her way. After several failed attempts to keep life together as she hoped, Susi made plans to come to the United States, gain an education, and build a new life for herself and her children. She knew very little English and just like the other obstacles that stood in her way, it wouldn't hold her back. Her goal was clear. You will not want to miss what she encountered when she initially tried to bring her children to join her! Her story highlights the added difficulties that immigrant families face…even when they want to be contributing members of society. Be inspired by the way Susi empowers herself as she insists on creatively building her life no matter what comes her way! Her journey to where she is today is truly remarkable. “Resilient” could be her middle name.

Favorite Susi Quotes:

“Stop Circling!” -Susi Dalanhese

“When I look back, my goal was bigger than whatever issues I had.” -Susi Dalanhese

Susi Dalanhese - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Lehi, Utah (Condensed)

Meet Susi! She was born and raised in Brazil. She planned to live out her life there, but life did what it does. It presented humbling circumstances to her. Prior to learning she was pregnant with her fourth child, it was clear that drastic life change was headed her way. After several failed attempts to keep life together as she hoped, Susi made plans to come to the United States, gain an education, and build a new life for herself and her children. She knew very little English and just like the other obstacles that stood in her way, it wouldn't hold her back. Her goal was clear. You will not want to miss what she encountered when she initially tried to bring her children to join her! Her story highlights the added difficulties that immigrant families face…even when they want to be contributing members of society. Be inspired by the way Susi empowers herself as she insists on creatively building her life no matter what comes her way! Her journey to where she is today is truly remarkable. “Resilient” could be her middle name.  

Favorite Susi Quotes:

“Stop Circling.” -Susi Dalanhese

“When I look back, my goal was bigger than whatever issues I had.” -Susi Dalanhese

Meet Daphne! She is the owner-operator of Cancun Cafe at Fort Union in Midvale, UT. After opening two Cancun Cafe’s in the area, Daphne and her previous husband divorced. At that time, she took over her own restaurant and learned to manage it alone. Consider the bumps and surprises she encountered! Additionally, she recently opened the Midvalley Guitar Gallery in Fort Union with her husband and she maintains her college fitness instructing all the while. You will be inspired by Daphne, her heart, and how she meets life!

Daphne’s Contact info is:

Facebook: Daphne Teigen Search

Quotes from Daphne: “Ice Cold Fact: If you don’t take a break, your body will take one for you. Even the most serious hustler has to chill now and then to re-boot and reset.” -Ice Tea

“I think being willing to take risks is a good thing and I would recommend it!” -Daphne

Yolandi Rademeyer - Midwife CPM, LDEM

Meet Yolandi! She was born in South Africa and lived in countries other than her own since she was a teenager. Her journey to becoming a midwife was not straight forward. You will love hearing what she did for a living before becoming a Midwife how the life she leads has resulted in her seemingly lived many lifetimes already.

She is a registered dietitian in functional medicine for women's health in South Africa. She's passionate about continuity of care and empowering her community to come back to the roots, the realness, and the ritual of being woman.

She's also a horse girl and has worked in Kentucky, New Zealand, and Australia. When she’s not at births, she's likely outside hiking or moon gazing or doing something else bizarre. You will love Yolo’s rich experience and perspective!

You can reach Yolandi:

Facebook: Yolandi Rademeyer @solbirths

Instagram: @yoloyols

https://www.midwifeutah.com

Amanda Ashby - Escrow Officer, Business Owner

Amanda is an escrow officer with Meraki Title. Her previous work allowed her to get her feet wet in the title industry prior to getting the license required to do what she does now. A business she created as a result of her little girl cutting her own hair became very successful and surpassed anything she ever expected it would become. Currently, Amanda has a side business decorating cakes. When she started that, that extra income was pivotal in getting one of her kids critical help they needed. You will love Amanda, her grit, and the theme she lives by.

Amanda’s Song on The Ruthie Podcast Playlist on Spotify: “Riser” by Dierks Bentley

The quote that Amanda lives by: “I’m a riser. I’m a get up off the ground don’t run and hider…” -Riser

You can reach Amanda:

Facebook: Amanda Ashby (https://facebook.com/amanda.wagstaff)

Country Sugar Bakery

801-471-7026

Heather Shelley - Utah

Heather Shelley juggles several professions. She is a real estate agent, an actress/performer, a college professor, a voice teacher, and mom. She lived internationally more than once, learned multiple languages and earned several degrees. We talk of her many professions and her personal transformation from a fixed-mindset to a growth-mindset…from being motivated by fear to being motivated by love and confidence. This change was, in large part inspired by a seeming harsh confrontation. You’ll love how her acting career has changed the way she sees and interacts with the term “failure”… meet Heather!

Favorite Quote: “The only failure is not to try.”

The Ruthie Podcast Playlist (Spotify): Brave by Sarah Bareilles

Referenced Topic Links:

Sarah Bareilles “Brave” YouTube music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4

Beth DeJong - Utah

Meet Beth…a charge nurse in ICU at a renowned Salt Lake City hospital. After one of the toughest years for those on the front lines, Beth’s still standing! She finds gratification in helping others not just leave the hospital, but in helping them return to the lives they led before they became sick. Her unit is known for their mobility care. Learn why Beth and her team stand out in the medical world, why doctors and hospitals all over the country come to shadow and learn how they produce the results they do, and why they have great success in helping their patients return home and actually live their lives again after grave illness and injury.

Beth climbed mountains and gained skills to help her in both her personal and professional life. There is a definite reason she works on a leadership team in her department… and don’t miss the jobs she did prior to becoming a nurse!

Check out the song Beth loves and would add to "The Ruthie Podcast" Playlist if it could be: https://youtu.be/S7A9WncZ9WY

Meet Dawn Stevens from Cottonwood Heights, Utah… She’s a seasoned real estate agent and newly made broker for Presidio Luxury Real Estate.  See how showing up, working hard, and determination all come together in Dawn’s life… You’ll love her story from how she came to do real estate to how she landed the places she’s lived. Is a “problem” really a “problem”?

You can reach Dawn at:

http://DawnMovesYou.com

@Dawnmovesyou on Instagram

Marie Jess - Utah - Part 2

This week Marie and I continue our conversation about the journey involved in addiction recovery and how working with those we love, especially our children who struggle with addiction is completely different than working with addicts in the public space.

We talk about another non-profit program that Marie runs. It’s WOWUtah.org, a year long transformative program for women who are out of crisis, but not yet in full motion with a constructive and creative lifestyle they hope for. We discuss in greater detail how this program facilitates increased personal awareness, respect, and confidence in participating mentees as they learn stronger interpersonal skills to empower them to meet life personally empowered.

Marie would appreciate you reaching out to connect.

www.ACEStreatment.org

www.WOWUtah.org

[email protected]

Marie Jess - Utah - Part 1

This week, as part one of two episodes, I’m interviewing Marie Jess. As the fourth of eleven children, she was raised in Texas, most often homeless, a lifestyle labeled as “another Gypsy Adventure” by her mother. After moving to Utah and California, Marie became no stranger to life’s hurts…but one tragedy struck deeper than all the rest. In processing her grief, Marie dedicated her life to the drug and addiction treatment and recovery space. She determined that whatever she did volunteer wise, it was not going to just check off the proverbial box that she volunteered. She insists on making a difference. Eventually her passion for volunteering led to a paid position as Director of ACES (Assessment Counseling Educational Services), her current position. We talk in this episode of Marie’s growing up, the traumas that changed her, and addiction and the recovery journey.

Additionally, Marie volunteers and runs WOWUtah.org, a year long transformative program for women who are out of crisis. In Part 2 (Next week’s episode), we discuss more about of how this program facilitates greater personal awareness, respect, and confidence of participating mentees so they might become familiar with stronger interpersonal skills to empower them to create a life for themselves that they actually want.

Marie would appreciate you reaching out to connect.

www.ACEStreatment.org

www.WOWUtah.org

[email protected]