Emmy Award winning host and producer of The Story Trek on BYU-TV which aired for 12 seasons joins me today. Todd and his team filmed 136 amazing episodes capturing random stories from some of the most average and great humans America has to offer. Using his 25+ years as a news anchor, reporter and TV host, he now coaches people how to tell and share their own stories. Visit storyempowered.com and check out these online courses from one of the best in the business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My next guest is in a class all his own. Dating back to his first season in at the Utah Jazz more than 25 years ago, he has performed at over 900 NBA games, has donated 16,000-plus hours of assistance in the community for more than 300 community organizations, and raised more than one million dollars for charity in the process. He has taken home more than 40 community and national awards, including eight mascot leadership awards, keys to two cities, been honored by three individual governors, been named Mascot of the Year in the NBA five times and Best Mascot in all professional sports nationwide twice. He has been inducted into the YMCA Hall of Fame, the Utah Summer Games Hall of Fame, and the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006. Please help me in welcoming a man who is smarter than your average bear, the original Utah Jazz mascot, The Bear, Jon Absey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest on the show today is my favorite Trump supporter Jamie Lamb. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Wrong or right, she, like millions of other Americans, felt they had a grievance during and after the 2020 presidential election. She, travled to Washington DC on January 6th of 2021 to see then President Donald Trump's keynote address at the Save America March sponsored by Women for America First. Settle in for a first hand witness on the events of that now infamous day in our nations' Capital from her perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Jennifer Yeo, principle broker and founder of Presidio Real Estate in 2011. She has 11 offices in the state of Utah and one in Idaho. Years ago, she read a Forbes magazine article that said that the top 3 most untrusted professions were 1. Car Salesman, 2. Lawyers and 3. Realtors. What a shock this was to her as she loved helping others dream of homeownership become a reality. She was at a large brokerage that had a few agents go to prison that year for mortgage fraud. She thought, these are my colleagues? It was disturbing to say the least, and she longed for something better. Somewhere that the "Good Guys" of the industry could thrive. So with a glimmer of hope and a lot of determination, she decided there was never a better time to start a brokerage. It's been her mission to "Raise the bar".

One week before the 2020 presidential election, I interviewed Carlo Barrera, a 28-year-old Dreamer, originally brought to the US when he was 6-years old from Queretaro, Mexico. I had him on the show for a couple reasons. 1, I wanted to know more about the Dream Act from a personal perspective and 2, to try and humanize policy. We, and when I say we I mostly mean I, often don't realize that legislation and policies enacted by our officials have consequences that affect people's lives. It's easy to dismiss the magnitute of such policies when we don't have a personal connection to them. Our 4th interview today is a follow up 4+ months post Biden inauguration to get a pulse on how he and 750,000 other similar Dreamers are feeling and what the next steps are as they hope for a pathway to permanent citizenship. The Democrats have control of the House, Senate and Presidency so one would think passing this legislation would be a slam dunk. No so much. Contact Carlo at [email protected] Check out these valuable resources to learn more and/or give support. Informed Immigrant https://www.informedimmigrant.com/ FWD.US https://www.fwd.us/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Spencer Ivey, a successful entrepreneur and owner of Ivey League Fabrication in Spanish Fork, Utah. His team creates some of the most amazing custom metal artwork, gates, railings and staircases in the state. Strap in for this wild story of trauma, depression, addiction, a failed suicide attempt and a dedicated climb to the success you see today. Shortly after high school he became heavily addicted to heroin and cocaine. After about 3 years of hard living he decided a sereious change was in order. No longer was he going to be controlled by this substance. After 18 months of an outpatient program he was able to get and stay clean. Holding a steady welding job he was able to pay off his past debts, legal fees and court fines. He tried a little college after earning his GED. The best thing he learned was that he was and is capable of doing anything with discipline and determination. He soon realized that business and entrepreneurship was his path. He quit his job, bought a new truck, signed a contract to pay $27K in business consulting then spent his last paycheck on a welding machine. Best investment ever. 5 months later he left college and started what is now Ivey League Fabrication. With nothing to lose, perseverance, and a relentless drive to prove he was not a worthless drug addict, he was able to make $1 million in revenue in the third year business. #iveyleaguefabrication #dontquit #nevergiveup #anythingispossible #ivyleague --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest on the show today is Kekoa Routt, my barber at The Fellas Chop Shop in Spanish Fork, Utah. Settle in for prose from the original pulpit as we get inside his brain to find out the magic behind the personal connection he has with his clients, friends and co-workers. #Fellas --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Parrish The Thought Podcast: S4, E4 Sky Pratt | I never felt right. My journey to find and be who I'm supposed to be. My guest today is my niece Sky Pratt, formerly Elizabeth Pratt who is a Trans Male. We talk about their lifelong battle with and now understanding who she/he/they is/are and is supposed to be. Cozy up with your favorite treat and get inside their mind. Ready. Go! Follow her on Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

After suffering for years with the grueling pain of Sciatica and only being given band aids to endure it, Kris finally complained loud enough to his doctor. An MRI was ordered. He was diagnosed with stage 4 Chondrosarcoma. Cancer of the connective tissues in the pelvis. A possible death sentence for a husband and father of 4 girls in his mid 50's. Swift surgery saved his life but at a huge cost. Settle in for this amazing journey down the rabbit hole of dispair to the pinnacle of selfless servant. Part 2 of 3 is Episode 96 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parrish-the-thought/id1348128086?i=1000542529688 Follow Kris' journey at KrisKristensen.com To donate to help with the astronomical medical bills please visit the GoFundMe page. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

One week before the 2020 presidential election, I interviewed Carlo Barrera, a 27-year-old Dreamer, originally brought to the US when he was 6-years old from Queretaro, Mexico. I had him on the show for a couple reasons. 1, I wanted to know more about the Dream Act from a personal perspective and 2, to try and humanize policy. We, and when I say we I mostly mean I, often don't realize that legislation and policies enacted by our officials have consequences that affect people's lives. It's easy to dismiss the magnitute of such policies when we don't have a personal connection to them. Our interview today is a follow up 3+ weeks post Biden inauguration to get a pulse on how he and 750,000 other similar Dreamers are feeling and what the next steps are as they hope for a pathway to permanent citizenship. Contact Carlo at [email protected] Check out these valuable resources to learn more and/or give support. Informed Immigrant https://www.informedimmigrant.com/ FWD.US https://www.fwd.us/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Josh Taylor is a filmmaker, writer, designer, and creative strategist, but at his core he is a Storyteller. When he's not writing a book/screenplay, putting images on film, or working on one of his personal creative endeavors, he helps companies in the midst of pivotal change/transformation moments, discover, craft and share their own stories, through creative content, experiences, and workshops, in order to help their employees and customers build a stronger emotional engagement and human connection to the business, its narrative, and its journey through change. He's also channeling some of his personal curiosity in the form of a new Podcast that he co-created and co-hosts which will release its first season end of Decemeber/early January called the Swell Podcast. The podcast asks three key questions "What does it take to create something that never existed before?" "What does it take to challenge the status quo" and "What does it take to change the world" and it features thought-leaders, world-builders, game-changers, disruptors, and other pleasantly rebellious humans and their stories, journeys, and experiences that shaped them, while they set out to shape the world. We talk about the reasons we tell stories. Ironically this interview became and interview of the interviewer at times. Fun chat. He can be found on Facebook @joshingtaylor and Instagram @joshingtaylor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Heidi Aldredge is the host of a new podcast series called Heidi's LemonAid Stand. She interviews people who have taken the lemons life has served up and made lemonade. Turning to currency. Just two days after Thanksgiving in 1989, when Heidi was 16 years old, the police came to the family home and announced that their dad had just killed himself. You have a few choices to make in that moment. Heidi decided to fight for hope and happiness, her mother and four younger brothers each chose different ways to cope with it. Fast forward a couple of years and Heidi was happily married and went on to raise three wonderful children and have several different careers. Heidi created and hosted a radio talk show about turning life's lemons into lemonade in Salt Lake City over 20 years ago. She interviewed inspirational people like Steve Makita, Richard Paul Evans, Art and Dallas Berg, Mrs. Utah, Brent Yorganson, and Anita Stansfield. Each interviewee shared experiences of how they turned a traumatic life altering situation into a beneficial more positive experience. Her show can be heard on the following podcast platforms Spotify Apple Podcasts Visit Heidi's website today for more info on her message and to book her for speaking engagements. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

One week before the 2020 presidential election, I interviewed Carlo Barrera, a 27-year-old Dreamer, originally brought to the US when he was 6-years old from Queretaro, Mexico. I had him on the show for a couple reasons. 1, I wanted to know more about the Dream Act from a personal perspective and 2, to try and humanize policy. We, and when I say we I mostly mean I, often don't realize that legislation and policies enacted by our officials have consequences that affect people's lives. It's easy to dismiss the magnitute of such policies when we don't have a personal connection to them. Our interview today is a follow up 3+ weeks post election to get a pulse on how he and 750,000 other similar Dreamers are feeling and what the next steps are as they hope for a pathway to permanent citizenship. I have learned, as I have had him in my home for the past 6 days, that he is a fine young man who has a track record of doing good and contributing to the greatness that is America. He is the embodiment of the merits of this legislation. Contact Carlo at [email protected] Check out these valuable resources to learn more and/or give support. Informed Immigrant https://www.informedimmigrant.com/ FWD.US https://www.fwd.us/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest toda is Emmy award-winning TV journalist veteran Dan Rascon. Dan is the weekend anchor for KSL TV in Salt Lake City. He has traveled the country and world for nearly 30 years, capturing some of the most compelling, heart-wrenching, and inspiring stories. He’s been a solid fixture in the Utah news market since October 1999. He has covered everything from the devastating fires and earthquakes in California to the Oklahoma City Bombing trial in Denver, to the 9-11 terror attacks in New York City, to the five-week Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping trial in Salt Lake to the devastating ambush of American women and children in Northern Mexico by the cartel. We talk about how there have been are still good decent people in the media despite its growing repuation for bias and corruption. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Carlo Barrera is a 27-year-old K-2nd Grade Science Teacher at the Speyer Legacy School in Manhattan. He was born in Queretaro, Mexico and his family immigrated to Austin, TX when he was 6 years old. “Mr. B”, as his students call him, majored in Economics at Kenyon College and, afterward, spent two summers interning for Ernst & Young. In his senior year, Carlo was offered a full-time job from EY but decided to turn it down and pursue his passion for teaching. After graduating, Carlo began teaching in the fall of 2015 at Success Academy in Brooklyn. That spring, he began as an Associate Science Teacher for grades K-4. After one year at Success Academy, he was offered the K-2nd Grade Lead Science Teacher role at Speyer Legacy School and is currently in his 3rd year at that school. One of his biggest passions is soccer: Carlo coaches the K-4th grade after school soccer program and the 7/8th-grade Varsity team in the Fall. During his free time, Carlo religiously follows his favorite soccer team: FC Barcelona. Contact Carlo at [email protected] Check out these valuable resources to learn more: Informed Immigrant https://www.informedimmigrant.com/ FWD.US https://www.fwd.us/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My next guest is the mother of 2 daughters and wife of 1 awesome husband. Business owner of a Jimmy Johns franchise for 3 years. Cake baker extraordinaire and recent contestant/medalist in two recent fitness shows at National Physique Committee. She went from 200+ pounds to 140 in 6 months on a strict Keto diet and easily maintained that for 4 years. She then changed to counting macros and working out consistently And dropped to 120 lbs. Today we talk about the big fat why behind her transformation and the dedication to change, the obstacles, challenges and rewards for her persistence in creating a healty lifestyle for her and her family. Marci can be found on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My next guest is the founder and chief storyteller of Issimo - A Utah based story agency. They believe in helping people be their best and helping mission driven organizations inspire their audiences and attract capital through social impact storytelling. Stop #othering. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is the mother of 3, wife of one, business owner, farmer, and all around great human. California State Assemblywoman, Megan Dahle. As a Republican, she represents the 1st State Assembly district which covers 9 rural counties in Northeastern California. Specifically, Modoc, Lassen, Shasta, Siskiyou, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, and parts of Butte and Placer. We go in-depth on the why behind her campaign to run for her husband, California Senator, Brian Dahle's vacated seat in 2019, the challenges and triumphs of being in office in these turbulent times. Connect with her on the following social media platforms and legislative pages: Facebook, Instagram, CA Assembly District 1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

It’s no secret that we have and are becoming a more divided people by the day. With every societal challenge and looming crises, we seem to construct more walls than bridges between us. I talk about how we got here and offer 5 ways to heal our neighborhoods and nation. Here is the article for those that prefer to read it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest for the second time is one of the greatest Americans I know, only he is Irish.  He has been a tireless cheerleader for the ideals and constitutional foundations that have made this country the shining city on the hill in spite of our flaws. He is the host of Freedom's Disciple that airs every Saturday on Blaze media and YouTube.  He has over 275 episodes talking about the principles that have made American such a beacon of hope that he has devoted more than 16 years of his life trying to legally become a citizen. He is also a keynote speaker and occasional writer for the Libertarian Republic and Glennbeck.com. We talk about how each one of us can embrace these ideas to do our part to change the world. Hint. It's by not fighting but being kind and loving to our fellow humans. Put a kettle on and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest is Jean Ramy Louis, a 54 year old black man currently living in the great state of Utah. Ramy moved to the states from Haiti when he was 14. He was living a colorblind life until a trip to New Orleans with some dear friends revealed an ugly part of our nation. A part that has come a long way but still needs healing. Pull up a chair and soak it in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Eight years ago Steve and Jolene Randall lost their 17 year-old son Jake to an accidental heroin overdose. We take a deep dive into the despair, the hope and healing in the wake of burying a child while continuing to nurture and care for the ones left behind. They can be contacted via Jolene's Facebook, Steve's Facebook or email at [email protected] if you need support because you or someone you know is going through a similar tragedy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

‼️You are more than the personality test may suggest‼️ My guest today is Dr. Benjamin Hardy, 🧠organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work.📗 His blog is read 👀by millions of people monthly and has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, Cheddar, Big Think, and many others and adds priceless value to people’s lives by helping them break free from the shackles of what is perceived as a permanent personality. His website gets hundreds of thousands of views monthly. From 2015-2018, he was the #1 writer in the world on Medium.com. His blogs have been read by over 100 million people and are published everywhere. He is a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today and one of the most popular writers on Medium. He 🎤speaks and trains at a wide range of events and the best and most important part of his story is that in 2018 he and his wife Lauren adopted 3 kids from the foster system; a month later, she became pregnant with twins and gave birth to daughters🤰🏼- It’s a miracle I was able to pull him from his world for a moment. #PersonalityIsntPermanent --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Connor Boyack. He founded Libertas Institute in 2011 and serves as its president. Named one of Utah’s most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor’s leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, drug policy, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of 20 books, he is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children’s series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. We do a quick dive into the genesis of his thriving, influential think tank. #LibertasInstitute #Libertas #LibertyForAll #LibertasUtah #ConnorBoyack #TuttleTwins #LatterDayLiberty --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest on the podcast is 28 year-old Quinsea Pratt, program director for Safe Place and the Resource Center at Butte College in Chico, California. She holds a Bachelors degree in social work from California State University, Chico in 2014 and a Masters degree from Dominican Republic University, Chicago in 2015. A successful transition to a life initially marred by abuse, neglect and eventually the murder of her mother. Because of sheer determination and the tireless support of her small town community she, her brother and sister are now giving back and making a difference in the world. Check out her YouTube Channel 📺 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCapbpgtNsHw46Q5zNihtv4g?view_as=subscriber. Instagram 📲 https://www.instagram.com/quinsea/ or you can catch her via email 📩[email protected]. ☎️ National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/help/ 1-800-799-7233 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest on the podcast today is Aaron Drussell. Trophy Husband to one, father to four, business coach, broker at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Influence Partners, speaker, comedic improviser and just an all around good dude. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest on the show today is none other than co-host of the infamous I Am Salt Lake podcast Chris Holifield. Chris and his wife Krissy are the stellar voices behind one of the most popular and loved podcast shows in Utah. 8 years and 426 episodes under their belts interviewing some of the most interesting people Salt Lake City has to offer. Everyone has a story and they want to hear it. #IAmSaltLake #IAmSaltLakePodcast #ChrisHolifield --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Today on the podcast my guests are Alli Bills, branch manager with Intercap Lending; Austin Ingersoll, branch manager with Security National Mortgage; Bruce Tucker, broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and Aaron Drussell, broker with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Each one of these local experts share their unique perspectives on the current state of the Utah housing market. So turn down the news and listen up. Things are much stronger and brighter than they may appear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest on the podcast today is Thiefane Magré, COO of @Prouduct. He and his team spend months each year traveling to China sourcing products for multiple clients around the world. We discuss the insights he’s gained from the relationships cultivated with his Chinese business partners and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guests today are Kip Landon; LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Chad Shubin; MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. Both working for Wasatch Mental Health, serving Wasatch and Utah Counties in the great state of Utah. We talk about how to recognize the emotions we gave and navigate our new world as we battle Covid-19 #COVID19 #2020Pandemic #PandemicMentalHealth #WasatchMentalHealth #MentalHealthUtah --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest on the podcast today is 17 year-old Emily Parrish, my daughter. She is an inspiration and example to me during these crazy times we are in. She is capitalizing on the social distancing and down time away from school to perfect her talents and crafts so when the light appears again she’ll be poised for excellence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Seth Larsen, owner of Canvas Cutter, manufacturers of some of the best weatherproof camping and hunting bedrolls on the planet. Sleep well my friends. #CanvasCutter #CanvasCutterUtah #Hunting #OutdoorsBedroll #OutdoorEquipment #REI --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Lisa Taylor, baking sculptor extraordinaire and owner of Taylored Tiers and her daughter and social media manager Raquel Dulaney. Move over Cake Boss. They’re coming for ya. #TayloredTiers #UtahCakeBoss #CakeBoss #UtahWeddingCakes #UtahCakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Heather Perkins, a 911 operator for the city of Provo, Utah for the past 20 years. We do a deep dive behind the scenes of the people that become our best friends when things take a turn for the worst in our lives. #911 #911Operator --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is destination wedding photographer and educator Eden Strader. She officially started her career 4 years ago after dropping out of college and quitting her "secure" job at the behest of her parents. She has grown her business such that she is booked 18 months in advance and has photographed weddings from Hawaii to Switzlerland with a stop or two in the flyover states. She has built a social media following of just under 40K fans and has amassed a client base of over 100 couples. Her style is bold imagery for the modern romantic and is kindof a big deal in the industry. #EdenStrader #EdenStraderPhotography #NotEdenStrader --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

On today's episode my guests are 4 average but not so average teenagers, Emily; 17, Camille; 16 and Landon; 16, all students at Salem Hills High School in Salem, Utah and Jenna; 19, at student at Utah Valley University. We sat down for a round table discussion on, high school, politics, dating, things that keep them up at night and the impact they want to have on the world. So like sit and chill and like listen. Like enjoy. #TeenagePerspective #Teenager #Teens #TeenTalk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Thiefane Magré, (pronounced TFN) is the Co-Founder and COO of PROUDUCT — helping entrepreneurs go from idea to market full service w/global sourcing and end-to-end supply chain.. We talk about the ins and outs, the highs and lows of getting products made around the world. We do a deep dive into the side of supply chain management Chinese style. Turn the lights down low and break out the champagne. You're in for a treat. Prouduct - http://www.prouduct.com/ Connect with Thiefane on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thiefaine.magre Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thiefainemagre/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thiefainemagre/?hl=en #ProductGuyPodcast #ProductGuy #SupplyChainWoes #SupplyChain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guests today are Heather Johnson and Misty Moore. Both of whom struggle with depression and, at times, crippling anxiety. They share their stories of how they are overcoming it. If you're dealing with these dark demons, know that you're not alone. It's not your fault and there is no shame. Reach out to anyone, someone at anytime. We all have challenges. It's called life and no one is exempt. Know that you are loved, you matter and have infinte worth. Misty: Facebook and Instagram Heather: Facebook, Instagram #Depression #Darkness #Anxiety #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Janet Croft. Visiting us today from Lincolnshire, England. She shares the life lessons and experiences learned about the people’s of our world by visiting 60+ countries. #ParkBenchInBeijing #China #ChinaTravel #Beijing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Today I sat down with Jeremy Brockbank, CEO of Ant Hill Retail. Considered one of the most influential players in US retail, he and his wife/business partner Jen, not only have built hundreds of brands but have also built the 'Fastest Growing' brand on the Inc 5000 and holds multiple 'Shark Tank' records. Jeremy has also consulted for Point 72 Private Equity (2016-2017) as well as was an Adjunct Business Professor at Utah Valley University (2015). While this is an impressive resumé of accomplishments, the real value in this conversation is talking about the how and why behind their successes and how absolute integrity is the key ingredient. #AnitHillRetail #Volcanic #AntHill --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is the one and only Chelsea Nye/Wolf. All of us have baggage in our lives from past hurts. That damage, whether deliberate or unintentional, can come from absent parents, failed relationships, abuse, abandonment, various trauma, fill in the blank, etc. We discuss psychology, spiritual healing, how these things affects people, and how we are living in a time where there are a lot of resources for those who want to better their lives. All forms of healing have their place. All our journeys are different yet similar. Sit down and get comfortable or uncomfortable:-) Contact Chelsea on Facebook @ChelseaNye and Instagram @thechelseanye  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Josiah Roueche. 35 year-old married father of 4. In 2007, only ten weeks into his new marriage, while riding the train home from work in a Dallas suburb he befriended a man and struck up a casual conversation. Thinking nothing of it, he said goodbye and headed to his car at his designated stop. The next six hours would prove to be the most harrowing of his, what he thought would be, short life. Hang on to your seat because Hollywood can't write this stuff. #KidnappedByTrain #GangInitiation #Gangs #ThugLife --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Phil Child. He is currently majoring in social work at Utah Valley University and director of the A capella group, Voiceline. Phil is originally from Jamaica Queens, New York. When he was 11 years old he and his family moved to Terre Haute, Indiana for the next 13 years until his move to Utah 6 years ago. He works at a treatment center for struggling teen boys in Orem Utah. I've invited Phil to the show today to talk about whether or not America is systemically racist, a statement I've heard many times for many years. He is black, living in predominantely white Utah. Lets dive into the mind and thoughts of this great man. #ContentOfOurCharacter #MLK #BlackInUtah #Racism #EndRacism #SystemicRacism #SystemicRacismMyth #AmericaIsRacist #NotAVictim --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guests today are new adopted grandparents (not really but I'd like to) Roger and Carol Haynie. They are both in their early 80's, married for 60 years, 6 children, 16 grandchildren and close to 22 great grandchildren. Pull up a chair and join me in their cozy living room, grandfather clock and all for a genuine perspective on this thing we call life. Perspective on life looking back from 80. #Marriage #HappyMarriage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Tom Coe. Tom grew up in small town northern California in a family of farmers. Taught to work hard, work a little harder and help those around him and after helping his family with the cows he decided to volunteer with his local rural fire department to help the humans. Thus began his long journey in the medical field as a volunteer EMT/firefighter, paramedic with local hospitals in Shasta County. Now as a flight medic with PHI Air Medical, Tom shares with us his experiences helping others in life and death situations and how it has molded him into the man he is today. Tom can be found on Instagram @tomcoe6264 #PHI #FlightMedic #CaliforniaFlightMedic #Paramedic #FarmerToFlightMedic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Four weddings and no cake! My guest today is my sister Renee Coe. I asked her to come onto the show to share her life long addiction story. Renee has had a food addiction for the better part of 40 years. For years we nagged and poked her to find out what the reason was. For years she pushed me, her husband and children away continuing to bury the bottled up hurt, shame and anger in an attempt to make it go away. The reason for all this. Between the ages of 6 and 7 she was repeatedly abused at the hands of an older cousin. Feeling ashamed, dirty and helpless, she turned to food, the one thing she could control. She told no one until a short 4 years ago and has been on the recovery roller coaster since. Sit back, hang on and be inspired by her new determination to rise above this pattern of perpetual self destruction. Follow her story on the following social media platforms: Facebook and Instagram Give her a shout out and some encouragement. She is losing the weight and planning to never find it again. #4WeddingsNoCake #SexualAbuse #ChildAbuse #SexualTrauma #EatingDisorders #BingeEating #Fat #MorbidlyObese #HealthCoach #100Pounds #LosingWeight #ChildhoodTrauma #TraumaRecovery --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

You know what “they” say right? I’ve always wondered who this invisible Committee of They was and who gave them the authority to tell the rest of us what we should or should not do. #CommitteeOfThey #SecretCommitteeOfThey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Matt Imus, a high school friend of about 35 years. On May 5, 2019 his 17 year-old son Connor drowned while attempting to save his dog who ended up in a canal in their western Colorado town of Montrose. Connor was truly an angel to his parents, siblings and community. Matt shares with me the heart-wrenching story no parent ever wants to share. Losing a child. Connor was every parent's dream. Excelled in sports, academics. Obedient and most of all a kind-hearted Christ-like young man whose dreams were cut short but whose impact on the world will be felt forever. To learn more about Connor visit ForeverMissed.com or to donate to a scholarship fund set up for youth please visit the GoFundMe page. Connor's funeral was filmed. If you'd like to see it click here. #ConnorImus #C4Imus #LosingAChild --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is one of my long time friends of 30+ years, Tami Poe. We talk about life after her divorce including the challenges and triumphs and how all those experiences have sculpted her into the woman and mother she is today. Follow her on Instagram @tamikpoe #ProtectYourMagic #LifeAfterDivorce #PostDivorce --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message