“The thing that makes Clementine Ranch so special is the people who volunteer and run this place. As soon as you step foot into it, you can feel [the love that everyone has for the animals],” Kylie Wack, volunteer at the ranch, says. There is truly something special about Clementine Ranch, an animal sanctuary for around 200 different animals including pigs, chickens, cows, … [Read more...] about Clementine Ranch: An Animal Sanctuary of Peace, Love, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Positively Utah
How Two Former Gang Members Are Giving Back
For former gang member Samson Phommabout, the dark part of his life started as early as elementary school. Growing up in the “bad part of town” near Salt Lake City, he was surrounded by gangs. As the only Asian in his school, he was also a prime target for bullies. “I just ignored it. Then they started trying to fight me. I’m like, ‘All right, cool. Let’s go. I’m never going … [Read more...] about How Two Former Gang Members Are Giving Back
Uniting to Help Ukrainian Refugees
When war broke out in Ukraine in February 2022, we saw heartbreaking pictures of displaced Ukrainian refugees, destroyed cities, and scores of the wounded and dying. In the midst of all this, many of us wondered what we could do, if anything. It is often difficult to know which charities to give to so that your donations have the greatest possible impact, and with a country … [Read more...] about Uniting to Help Ukrainian Refugees
Episode 76: Forging Courage with Leslie Zimmerman
Sometimes, the more you work on yourself, the more you realize that there are others who are going through what you are as well. That's when you step into action and help. Adam Nugent's guest, Leslie Zimmerman, did just that. She is a combat veteran who suffers from PTSD but has been able to help others cope with it along with other disabilities. In today's episode, learn more … [Read more...] about Episode 76: Forging Courage with Leslie Zimmerman
Preserving Petroglyphs with Drone Photography
The Utah wilderness holds many secrets and glimpses into the past. Ancient tribes, such as the Pueblo and the Freemont, left behind evidence that they were there, including petroglyphs, which are scenes or pictures that have been carved directly into a rock surface. Different from pictographs, which are pictures that have been painted on rocks, these ancient artisans used … [Read more...] about Preserving Petroglyphs with Drone Photography
