How a Military Widow Is Creating Her Own Legacy of Patriotism
When Jennie Taylor became a military widow, she was thrown into the spotlight as she and her seven children grieved the loss of their husband and father. Now, she is building upon her husband’s legacy of patriotism and service by investing in future leaders, honoring military families, and finding opportunities to bring the community together.
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10 Friendship Quotes to Make You Smile
Friendship is a beautiful thing! Here are 10 friendship quotes to celebrate those lifelong friends or those friends who we just feel like we’ve known all our lives. Thank you to those who help us celebrate the good times and navigate the bad times, to those who are there for us no matter how long it’s been since we’ve actually seen them. You make the world a better place!
Good News Moments of the Week: August 30-September 3
Labor Day weekend is upon us! And what better way to say goodbye to the summer season and welcome the beauty of autumn than with some good news moments to make us smile. In this week’s round-up, we have some adorable babies who remind us of the wonders around us, a hilarious cat, and some extra thoughtful neighbors and family members who have gone out of their way to honor others in unique and heartfelt ways. Enjoy!
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Building Up Structures, People, and Communities
With hard work, perseverance, and his own two hands, Glen Yates has built Colt Builders, a successful construction company with several locations across the United States. But his vision is about much more than physical structures—it’s about building up people and improving communities.
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Helping the Homeless to Care for Their Pets
If you find yourself walking around Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on a Sunday afternoon, you may come across a group of people handing out free supplies for pets and their owners. A nonprofit called Street Dawg Crew of Utah serves pets and pet owners in the homeless community as well as other vulnerable populations such as low-income veterans, domestic violence survivors, and seniors.
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Good News Moments of the Week: August 22-27
This week’s round-up of feel-good moments is all about going the extra mile! From siblings to teachers to service staff, your hope in humanity will be renewed when you see the touching ways that these people created a special experience for someone else. There’s also a video clip of a moose playing with a soccer ball because who doesn’t want to see that? Happy Friday to all!
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Purify Wellness: Helping Others Become Healthy, Strong, and Well
A Himalayan salt cave. Energy mapping. Magnetic therapy. Yoga. Hot Yoga. These are just some of the ways that entrepreneur Holly Draper is helping people to improve their minds and bodies at Purify Wellness in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
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Caring for Traditional Native Elders: One Nonprofit’s Inspiring Mission
One woman’s 30-year quest to reduce extreme poverty and hardship among traditional native elders of the Navajo Nation has grown into a nonprofit that serves more than 850 elders while respecting their traditions and treating them with dignity.
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Good News Moments of the Week: August 15-20
Good news, everyone—it’s time to kick off the weekend! And what better way to do that than with some positive moments to make you smile? This week’s round-up is filled with amazing people (and animals!) that are bound to make your heart a little lighter and set the tone for whatever plans you have in store. Happy Friday!
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The Power of Other People’s Opinions
Do you tend to give more weight to the opinions of people who doubt your ability to succeed? Or do you listen to your greatest supporters who are cheering you on?
Utah Business Raising $100,000 to Grant Children’s Wishes
ALV Mortgage in Sandy, Utah, believes in the power of hope. That’s why they are raising $100,000 for Make-A-Wish Utah to help grant wishes for critically ill children.
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Good News Moments of the Week: August 8-13
Uplifting moments can make us smile or cry, and this week’s round-up is guaranteed to do both! We have some fluffy friends to brighten your day, as well as some powerful moments that remind us how precious life really is.
Navigating Life Through Volleyball
At first glance, Club V appears to be a top-notch organization where teens can play volleyball or basketball. But its purpose goes much deeper. Club V uses sports as a means to help young athletes build character and learn important life skills.
How a Metallica Fan Club Is Giving Back to Their Community
When a group of people with battle vests, long hair, tattoos, and piercings get together, it may look like nothing good. But this group of Metallica fans is about much more than music—they are also hard at work serving their local community.
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Good News Moments of the Week: August 1-6
Good news moments are all around us if we just stop and look for them! In this week’s round-up, young children will inspire you with their enthusiasm and wonder. You’ll also be touched by some major life events caught on video, reminding us of the importance of family. With the first week of August in the books, we hope your weekend is filled with many great moments of your own!
What’s Your Money Story?
Your money story defines you—more than you may realize. Do you know why you feel the way that you do about financial matters?
7 Empathy Quotes to Inspire Us All to Do Better
What better way to help a person feel acknowledged and loved than seeking to understand what they are experiencing and walking a mile in their shoes?
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Good News Moments of the Week: July 25-30
What better way to say goodbye to July than with a fresh batch of good news moments! From a bucket-list baseball game to a one-of-a-kind pool party, these adorable and heartfelt moments are the perfect way to celebrate the summer before it slips away. Happy weekend, everyone!
Making and Keeping Meaningful Memories
With today’s families always on the go, it seems harder than ever to create meaningful photo keepsakes. But now there’s an easy way to make beautiful memory books with just a few simple clicks.
How an Anonymous Note Brought a Community Together
When Elizabeth Gardner found an anonymous note from a lonely LGBTQ teen, she knew that she had to act. And after sharing the note on social media, the local community responded in a unique and heartfelt way to show the teen that she was loved and supported.
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Good News Moments of the Week: July 18-23
Sometimes the world can seem like a discouraging place. The good news is that there are people (and animals!) who go above and beyond to help others and remind us of the beauty around us! Here are some good news moments from Instagram that will do just that. Enjoy!
A Heart-to-Heart Conversation About Disabilities
People often think there’s a right way and a wrong way to treat people with disabilities. Often times, they never stop to consider the best way, which is to understand that we’re just like everyone else.
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Utah Women Surprise Restaurant Staff with Thousands of Dollars in Tips—Every Month
One group of Utah women is striving to breathe life back into the pandemic-ravaged restaurant industry by holding monthly dinners at locally owned restaurants and surprising the staff with thousands of dollars in tips.
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Good News Moments of the Week: July 11-16
Need some good news to lift your spirits? We’ve rounded up seven good news moments from Instagram that will touch your heart and help start your weekend right!
30 Countries and 300,000 Smiles
Dr. William Magee Jr. and his wife, Kathy, started Operation Smile in 1982. Now, with the help of some 6,000 credentialed medical volunteers, Operation Smile is in more than 30 countries and has helped approximately 300,000 children and young adults with orofacial clefts to smile with confidence.
Finding Pets Forever Homes: The Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah has served the community for more than 60 years. And thanks to its comprehensive programs and dedicated volunteers, it has helped hundreds of thousands of pets find loving homes.
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Good News Moments of the Week: July 5-9
Another week of 2021 is in the books! Take some time to relax, soak up the summer sun, and find your happy place with these good news moments from Instagram. Sending good vibes and positivity your way!
Utah Woman Weaves Dream into Reality with Alpaca Farm
One night, 30 years ago, Linda Bergstrom dreamed about a woman spinning wool on a spinning wheel. Then she realized that the woman was a future version of herself.
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Connecting Heart to Heart Through International Travel
International travel is about much more than sightseeing. It provides us with opportunities to connect with people across the globe in ways that transcend language and culture.
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Localz Bistro: A Taste of Utah
With an exciting menu and welcoming atmosphere, this family-run bistro offers the perfect way for customers to reconnect with friends and family over a delicious plate of food.
10 Patriotic Quotes to Celebrate July 4th
Freedom. Hope. Opportunity. Patriotism. July 4th stirs pride in our hearts and reminds us of the ideals that the United States stands for. Here are 10 patriotic quotes to celebrate the American spirit. Happy Independence Day!
Good News Moments of the Week: June 27-July 2
Welcome to the holiday weekend! We hope your July 4th is filled with fun, family, and friends. To help get the smiles going, we’ve gathered some of our favorite good news moments from Instagram. Let the celebration of freedom and positivity begin!
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How the Stadium of Fire Changed One Teen’s Life Forever
Every year, the City of Provo, Utah, hosts a Fourth of July celebration called the Stadium of Fire. It was at this celebration that then-16-year-old Rob Shallenberger had a powerful experience that would change the trajectory of his entire life.
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What Is Patriotism?
Patriotism is personal. It promotes a special concern for the well-being of our nation, which changes the slogan “America—love it or leave it” to “Strengthen it or lose it.”
Father Completes 15,000-Mile “Journey of Hope” in Memory of Daughter Who Died of Cancer
Returning to Utah, after leaving 40 days ago, in completion of a 15,000-mile road trip across America is not only a personal milestone for Dave Fleischer but a momentous occasion for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) that is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
The National Parks: Utah Band Pursues Their American Dream
The National Parks is one of the hottest Utah bands around, and their popularity is growing like wildflowers.
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Good News Moments of the Week: June 20-26
Happy Friday! After a long, busy week, we wanted to share some of our favorite good news moments from Instagram. We hope these positive stories help set the mood for a great weekend. Enjoy!
Project Read: Changing Lives Through Literacy
In 1984, Project Read Utah launched with the goal of providing one-on-one tutoring services to adults with low-level literacy skills, thereby strengthening families, improving communities, and breaking the generational cycle of illiteracy.
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Follow the Flag: To Honor, Heal, and Inspire
When Kyle Fox decided to hang a giant U.S. flag in Grove Creek Canyon near his Pleasant Grove home in 2015, he had no idea that he would be creating a movement that would unite communities across the country and change his life forever.
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7 Quotes to Celebrate the Magic of Summer
Ah, summer! That magical time of year filled with barbecues, the smell of freshly mowed grass, walks on the beach, picnics by the lake, and lazy days by the pool. Here are seven quotes that perfectly capture the season.
5 Ways to Live More Fully in the Present
Are we so focused on the future or the past that we are missing the incredible moments that right now has to offer? Here are five tips for living more fully in the present.
Two Utah Moms Compete on “Lego Masters”
Jen Smart and Susan Earls, two mothers from American Fork, Utah, are out to show the world that Lego bricks aren’t just for kids. The duo competed on season two of Fox’s hit TV show Lego Masters, where their original creations were judged each week against the creations of other Lego enthusiasts.
Utah Mother of 7 Conquers Mt. Everest
On May 31, 2021, Jenn Drummond, a Utah mom on a personal quest to climb the Seven Second Summits of the world, conquered another mountain her list—Mt. Everest. One of the original Seven Summits, Mt. Everest is actually known to…
Thurl Bailey’s Championship Mindset
Few people can count the range and number of world-class accomplishments that Thurl Bailey can. He was an NBA first-round draft pick of the Utah Jazz and led North Carolina State in both scoring and rebounding in the season they…
Fit to Fat to Fabulous: Drew Manning’s Up-and-Down Journey
Fitness guru Drew Manning has a deeper understanding of and greater empathy for his overweight clients than ever before. By intentionally gaining weight, and unintentionally developing an emotional dependency on food, Manning knows firsthand that the struggle to lose weight is about much more than just diet and exercise.
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From Attorney to Crusader: Stephenie Larsen of Encircle House
When Stephenie Larsen (she/her) moved away from Provo to Washington, D.C., to work on Capitol Hill, she realized that she had been living in a bubble her whole life. She realized that she had views of the world that were…
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Jenn Drummond: One Utah Woman’s Quest to Set a World Record
Near-death experiences can be a wake-up call for a lot of people, leading them to quit their job or get that car or tell someone they love their true feelings. For Utah mom of seven Jenn Drummond, a car accident…
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Sharing Hope in Humanity Through Art
There is something magical about a newly stretched canvas for local artist J. Kirk Richards. Richards grew up in Provo. His parents are skilled musicians who insisted that their eight children each learn to play the piano and one other…
No Sides, Only Love: Encircle House
When love, purpose, and passion collide, miracles happen. Encircle is the brainchild of Stephenie Larsen, but it has come to fruition through an amazing team and community to support LGBTQ+ youth and families. As I spoke with some of Encircle’s…
TikTok Sensation London Lazerson
TikTok sensation London Lazerson has created over 500 videos with over 3 million followers that will keep you laughing and get you hooked. But there is more to his story than just hilarious videos. From as early as he can…
Meet Michael McHenry of Oak Wood Fire Kitchen
Entrepreneur. Restaurateur. Philanthropist. Community Engineer. Mentor. All-Around Fabulous Guy. If you see something worth doing, do it with excellence and jump! He’s like a Mary Crafts on steroids. I live in a pretty hyped world of positive thinkers, but by…
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How One Man Is Serving Fellow Seniors During COVID-19
A pandemic can already seem extra frightening for seniors, especially having to deal with the repercussions in isolation. One man in Provo, Utah, has made it his mission to help as many of these homebound seniors as he can with…
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Dan Clark: Inspiring Others Through an Extraordinary Life
Steve Jobs once toasted, “Here’s to the misfits, the rebels, the round pegs in the square holes, the ones who see things differently, who push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we…
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Mental Fitness for the Masses
With so much stigma around the topic of mental health, one nonprofit group wants to help shift the paradigm. Instead, they prefer to focus on mental fitness, which is something that everyone can benefit from. Trent Mano and Rachel Merrill…
Empowering Veterans to Succeed in Business and in Life
Words hold power; when combined with action, they can change the trajectory of our lives and those around us for the better. Five years ago, Jason B.A. Van Camp couldn’t have known that two simple questions would propel him to…
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Dealing with Unwanted Change
How many times have you heard that change is the only constant thing in life? Honestly, I used to be so. fearful of change. I am the a girl who orders the same food, goes to the same favorite restaurants,…
The Value of Potential: Understanding What It Takes to Know Your Worth
How do you value potential? Potential of great ideas, great companies, great leaders? While many businesses struggled through 2020, Zak Nugent and his valuation firm, Scalar, doubled their efforts to put the company on a strong growth trajectory and expansion.…
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Salsa Queen: Salsa to Die For
Thirty years ago, Salsa Queen (Yes, that is her legal name; she was formerly known as Marhaba Zapata) came to the United States from Monterrey, Mexico, with her family, a suitcase with a few clothes, and one or two pictures.…
John Frank: Finding Happiness Through Personal Challenges
Despite life’s challenges, former NFL player John Frank is happy and loves to share his joy with others. Contrary to popular opinion, he says 2020 has been the best year.
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Sean Bott: Mind-Bending Crusader for Connection and Empathy
Sean read my mind, and blew my mind, when he said the word “Sheltie.” Sheltie was my favorite pet, a collie I had when I was six years old. I hadn’t thought about that dog in years. We were sitting…
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20 In 20 With Jeanette Bennett
As we watch the leaves fall and welcome the crisp air, we are grateful for another season and that the year is starting to wind down. Two thousand twenty will be remembered for how the coronavirus changed our world. This…
Fed Up with Linzie Clawson
Linzie Clawson’s passion for healthy eating and lifestyle started early in her life. “My mom always expressed the importance of eating healthy and valued good health. I was raised that way, so I guess it’s always been a part of me,” she recalls. What Linzie didn’t expect is that her passion would lead her down an entrepreneurial path of starting a business, Fed Up.
Code Ninjas: Giving Kids with a Passion for Coding a Place to Learn and Grow
For entrepreneur and family man Brandon Robins, his life has been one of progression. “In my 20s, I was all about fun. In my 30s, I was trying to make money. In my 40s, I’m only doing passion projects that…
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Building a Better Wallet
One “Thread” wallet at a time After Colby Bauer, co-founder of Thread Wallets, lost his wallet into the ocean, he dedicated his life to creating a better rubber band. Why a rubber band, you ask? Because he used a thick…
Savoring Success While Helping Others Through Tough Times
Working in the food industry isn’t just a job for Shauna and Andrew Smith—it’s their passion. “Food is love, and our goal is just to spread love,” says Shauna. “Our business was born and bred in Utah, and we’re so…
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Alex Boyé’s Life Comes Full Circle
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” This oft-quoted advice from Joel A. Barker (author and businessman) beautifully illustrates the life of Alex Boyé. As a teenager,…
Josh Romney: In the Business of Helping Others
Meet Josh Romney. Businessman, philanthropist, and family man who just happens to be the middle son of Mitt and Ann Romney. Though he grew up just outside of Boston, he’s made the Beehive State his home and now devotes his time to making our state, and the world, a better place.
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CharityVision: Fighting Blindness Around the World
CharityVision International is fighting blindness around the world by providing cataract surgeries and vital eye care for those in need.
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