A willingness to accept and embrace what’s unfamiliar is something we all go through. Some understand this more than others. Adam Nugent and Kate Strong have an important conversation with Drew Armstrong and Brent Fisher of Dragon Dads, a group fighting to prevent teen suicide and to provide support and education to other fathers who want to show love and support for their … [Read more...] about Episode 80: Inspiring Greater Love with Dragon Dads
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Stephenie Larsen: Founder of Encircle
At our 2022 annual gala, Stephenie Larsen, founder of Encircle, spoke about the desire to make a positive impact on the world. She talks about the need to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and how community support is key. "I think that 95 percent of us all day long are working our hardest to have a positive impact on the world. And I’m grateful for people who are willing … [Read more...] about Stephenie Larsen: Founder of Encircle
How an Anonymous Note Brought a Community Together
On a hot July evening, Elizabeth Gardner was walking with her children in Cascade Park in Orem, Utah, when something caught her eye—a piece of paper lying in the grass. “I almost didn’t pick it up,” she recalls. But curiosity got the better of her. When Gardner inspected the paper, she discovered that it was an anonymous note from a lonely LGBTQ teen. The 15-year-old … [Read more...] about How an Anonymous Note Brought a Community Together
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 inaccurate. She had gone to school at BYU where she first earned a degree in family science, then earned her law degree. In Washington, D.C., she worked on … [Read more...] about From Attorney to Crusader: Stephenie Larsen of Encircle House
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 instrument. Richards chose the French horn as his second instrument and took private lessons. But as a child, he liked to draw monsters and … [Read more...] about Sharing Hope in Humanity Through Art
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