Parrish The Thought

My guest today is Matt Garlick, owner of Northstar Survival in Utah County. IT'S NO SECRET that the world is in a bit of a scary place right now. With the numerous devastating wildfires, increasing numbers of earthquakes and hurricanes wreaking havoc across the world, and the continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2020, we are in a time unlike any other. It is clear, now more than ever, that NOW is the time to prepare. Despite the fact that countless people have come to this realization, the number of those who have actually taken measures to prepare is barely noticeable. As we looked deeper into why this is, we noticed a common problem. When it came to preparing for potential disasters and adversity, people just didn't know where to begin. He didn't start this company to simply sell survival kits. He started this company because he's seen the pain, chaos and stress that hit thousands of homes as unexpected disasters and pandemics wreak havoc across the nation, both in a temporal and emotional sense of the word. People need help preparing, and they need it now. Millions of families are so far from being prepared for what is to come, but they deeply desire direction and are in need of guidance. Because we are deeply passionate about helping these families, we built what we call a HUMAN GUIDANCE SYSTEM, which is going to be critical during future times of need. We aren't just selling survival kits. We are building human beings to be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared. #NorthstarSurvival #BePrepared #BeYePrepared #FoodStorage #72HourKits #PeaceOfMind #YeShallNotFear #Prepper #NotAPrepper #DoomsdayPrepper #EndOfTheWorld #NaturalDisasters #Floods #Earthquakes #Fires #Tornados #Hurrincanes #NationInTurmoil #HumanGuidanceSystem #AYearSupply --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Today my guest is author and License Clinical Social Worker, Nathan Sellers. We talk about his new novel/therapy book that reads like a Richard Paul Evans story. The life lessons learned by the story’s main character can connect with all of us as we play in the arena of life. Book Summary: Robert’s life as an art restorer is ripped away when he is blinded in an untimely accident. Depressed at the loss of his career and connection to his passion, he drowns in darkness. After his death years later, he is shocked to arrive in the afterlife still blind. Paradigms are shattered as he comes to understand that to have his sight restored he will need to challenge his pessimistic, myopic focus and “see” what he failed to see in life, even before he went blind. Will he spend eternity in a self-inflicted , or will he abandon his lifelong blindness to see Heaven? SIGHT takes you on a journey through pain, trauma, bitterness, and resentment to discover the power of forgiveness and healing by opening one’s eyes to the good that always exists in the world around you. Contact Nathan YouTube at Nathan Sellers - Author Facebook - Nathan Sellers Instagram - Nathan Sellers - Author Blog - Writing on Purpose - https://writingonpurpose.org Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/SIGHT-Nathan-Sellers/dp/B09KN63JN7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QPDXORD8HWTV&keywords=nathan+sellers&qid=1647993384&s=books&sprefix=nathan+seller%2Cstripbooks%2C168&sr=1-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

On this episode we switch up the mic's and I have the great privilege of being a guest on the I Am Salt Lake podcast hosted by Chris Holifield. I get to share my story and what my motivation was behind starting my own podcast called Parrish the Thought. We talk about the people I chat with on my podcast, and obstacles I've had to overcome with my show. We also dabble a little into what got me into real estate, what I enjoys about real estate, what I love about living in Utah, favorite local eatings spots, and everything else in between. Enjoy. #IAmSaltLake #IAmSaltLakePodcast #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #Talk #TalkToYourNeighbor #UtahRealEstate #UtahRealtors --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My next guest is Lauren Harigian, a 32 year old trans athlete. The genesis of her journey really began back in 2010 when she felt she could no longer be honest and live as a man. She has been undergoing hormone therapy for the better part of 5 years and as part of her journey she as also been the subject of a study by Arizona Public Televison and Arizona State University on how hormone therapy affects the body of trans atheletes. https://azpbs.org/catalyst/2020/12/catalyst-304-body-and-mind/ Lauren can be reached on her (IG) Instagram account at @fastgirlrunner23 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is retired Utah State Prison Correction Officer, Jason Gurney. He spent 24 years inside the prison system. Early in his career as a young 22 year old officer he played a small part in HBO’s documentary, Gladiator Days: Anatomy of A Prison Murder, The story of Troy Kell, now on death row for the murder of a fellow inmate back in 1996. We talk about the day to day experiences and the challenges of trying to make difference in the lives of our incarcerated brothers in an often thankless job and how he kept his humanity in the process. #UtahDepartmentOfCorrections #UDC #UtahStatePrison #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought #TroyKell #UtahDeathRow #PrisonRespect #PrisonHumanity #DraperPrison #GunnisonPrison #CentralUtahPrison --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My next guest is the owner of and life coach of a program called Venture, Chad Brown. It is a 6-month life coaching program for men. He helps them become the best version of their whole selves. As a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, he knows the challenge of chasing something bigger. He shows men how to achieve an integrated life, so they can be fully present in their work and their family. He thrives on adventure and risk-taking and also cries watching Disney movies with his kids. ( you, Coco). He loves spending every minute with wife while getting charged being around other men pursuing something bigger than themselves. He is a living contradiction, and so are you. Let’s go on this (ad)venture together. He and his family live at the foot of the Wasatch Mountain Range. (Utah is the most beautiful place in the world and he’ll fight you on that). We love to spend our days together camping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing… pretty much anything that can be done in the wild. text "risk" to (844) 479-0134 for 2 motivating and thought-provoking texts per month. www.chadlbrown.com My Youtube channel coming soon! Get my complimentary training "How To Get All The Sh*t Done" #ChadLBrown #Venture #BetterByDesign #BeingABetterMan #WorkLifeBalance #WorkLifeIntegration #ShowingUp #CoachingMen #LivingContradiction #BetterManByDesign #ParrishPodcast #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

One year ago this past September my next guest Kris Kristensen had life changing surgery that took the left side of his pelvis and entire left leg due to stage 4 bone cancer. Had he not had the surgery the cancer would have surely taken his life. 9 months ago I had him on the program to talk about how he was mentally and physically adjusting to his new life. He had just been fitted with a magic leg. Today he is back to share more of his recovery journey and how he has made friends with the leg but still struggles with some of the collateral damage since the surgery and most importantly some of the huge, ongoing takeaways and life observations. For regular updates visit Kris' blog at https://kriskristensen.com/blog/ #amputees #amputee #amputeelife #amputeestrong #amplife #prostheticleg #prosthetics #limbloss #amputation #amputeefitness #disabled #oneleg #lifewithoutlimitations #iamadaptive #legamputee #bionic #prosthetic #nolegsnolimits #amputeelifestyle #disabilityawareness #abilitynotdisability #pelvicamputee #ParrishTheThoughPodcast #ParrishTheThough #ServeEveryone #StopBeingBusy #FamilyPriorities #KrisKristensen

My guest today is the CEO of Vortechs Management based in Layton, Utah, Paul Burgon. He and his team of super smarty smart genius types are revolutionizing and putting the back into the recycling industry by making it so simple, even a teen-ager can do it. I mean, like, who wouldn’t want that. Vortechs Waste to Energy is a startup company that has nine patents pending for a "village scale," hyper-efficient recycling system that can recycle any hydrocarbon--any plastic, used motor oil, shredded tire, coal waste, or the car interior from a recycled car. We recycle where the waste is, rather than shipping hydrocarbon waste hundreds of miles to very large, very expensive facilities (which dramatically increases the carbon footprint). The Vortechs WasteNgine is a village-scale system that can be installed behind a retail distribution center, at an existing landfill, or on any half acre industrial or commercial site. We recycle any hydrocarbon waste profitably, without government subsidies, and without washing, sorting, or shredding waste prior to recycling. vortechsmanagement.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is a young man who, only three short years ago, was depressed, broke, rejected by family and friends. Drudging through dead end jobs, working himself to the bone for a meager $10/hour barely making payments on a Toyota Corolla. Since then he has risen, literally, to the top of the door to door sales industry ending his 2021 season with over a million dollars in sales and over 1200 accounts sold becoming THE number one sales agent in the industry. His reward. At age 23 he was able to pay cash for a Lamborghini Gallardo. He truly is in a league of his own. Please help me in welcoming Austin Pritchard as we take a journey from the dark spaces of the heart and mind to the pinnacle of his existence...at least for now. He is only 23. #AptiveSales #AustinPritchard #NeverGiveUp #10XYourLife #SalesGoals #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #NumberOneSalesAgent #SpeakItIntoExistence #ThereIsAlwaysMore #NeverEnough #GOAT #BuildYourself #Mentor #VisionBoards #Dreams #YourFirstMillion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Marvin Pratt is the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at California State University, Chico and has been heavily involved in government for the better part of 30 plus years beginning with his military career shortly after high school. We talk about the myths, realities, efficiencies and inefficiencies that is government. Some say it should be abolished while others say it's the solution to our problems. #ChicoStateUniversity #GovernmentIsTheAnswer #TheBiggerTheGovernmentTheSmallerTheCitizen #GovernmentSucks #GovernmentIsSometimesTheAnswer #BalanceInGovernment #GovernmentBeauracracy #ModelOfInefficiency #ActOfCongress #CSUHealthAndSafety #GovernmentIsNotTheAnswer #GovernementIsTheProblem #GovernmentSolution #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughPodcast #AnswerIsInTheMiddle #HappyMedium --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is the Communications Director for the Utah Hazara Association, Ghazanfar Ali. Until I attended a fund raising event one month ago, I too, knew nothing about the Hazara people nor the tremendous struggle they have endured for generations. Hazaras are Dari-speaking people, thought to be of the Turk-Mongol race and live primarily in the rugged central mountainous core of Afghanistan with an area of approximately 50,000 sq. km. They, much like the Jews, have been systematically marginalized, persecuted and brutalized for centuries simply because they exist. For whatever reason, because they want to live normal productive lives, like their neighbors, they are deemed a threat in Afghanistan and neighboring countries like Pakistan. Thousands upon thousands have fled for their lives to neighboring countries and, of course to Utah and other cities in the US. Ghazanfar Ali shares a brief history of his people internationally and how we can help locally as more and more refugees arrive in our community on a weekly basis, especially in the wake of the recent US Troop withdrawl and subsequent mass exodus from Kabul, for a better opportunity. America and Americans are welcoming, loving, generous and kind. If you're a Christian, the Lord said Love thy neighbor as thyself. These wonderful people ARE our neighbors and need our help. Also according to Ali, below are several immediate ways you can help these people have the basic freedoms and necessities to start their new lives here in Utah. Contact the Utah Hazara Association directly. Humanitarian Visas Personally meet them and ask how they are doing and how you can help them. They need help building a community center where the can gather, worship and support one another. Here are some local Utah organizations you can reach out to should you desire to help further. IRC - International Rescue Committee/Salt Lake City CCS - Catholic Community Services Many states in the US and countries around the world have their own chapters or associations. IRC - International Rescue Committee/Worldwide #UtahHazaraAssociation #HazaraLivesMatter #StopHazaraGenocide #HelpTheHazara #OurNeighborsTheHazara #BaFttF #LoveThyNeighbor #KindnessMatters #KindnessAlwaysMatters #DonateAndGive --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Back on the show for a third time, Jonathon Dunne is America's favorite Irishman who is passionate about the ideals behind American exceptionalism, and has been blessed with opportunities to reach millions promoting the importance of limited government, individual freedoms, and free markets. He is the host of the Freedom's Disciple podcast on the Blaze Radio Network, written for countless online websites and an inspirational keynote speaker devoted to America‘s founding principles. He arrived stateside September 7th for his 5th American speaking tour. This trip takes him to 15 different states, speaking with over 65 groups in 85 days about “Reclaiming America's Narrative", and explaining exactly WHY America is an exceptional & Unique Nation. If we are going to stop the continued erosion of our God-given rights and restore them, we must understand how America changed the world and helped us take a 5000-year leap forward. It didn't happen by chance, it happened because the pilgrims risked everything to escape a tyrannical king. Then, 156 years later, the founders risked everything to declare America's independence from England and redefine man's relationship with man; and man’s relationship with government Now, 240 years later, America and the world need to be reminded of those founding principles as the relationship between man and government has become extremely imbalanced. #FreedomsDisciple #ReclamingAmericasNarrative #JonathonDunne #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #AmericanExceptionalism --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Heidi is a former (20+ years ago) Salt Lake City radio talk show host turned podcaster. Her show is called Heidi's LemonAid Stand where she interviews everyday humans doing extraordinary things to turn their life's lemons into lemonade. She is on with me today to celebrate her 100th interview. We talk of the things she has learned and how her own life perspective has changed since starting her show. Pucker up and settle in for some great wisdom and insight. #BelowTheWaterLine #NoShoulding #CouldaShoulda #NotAloneInOurTrials #BAFTTF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest is Landon Pollard, an 18 year-old entrepreneur who has created a new clothing line called FNMB, For the Name on My Back. Your Name. Your legacy. Sit back and hear the why behind this new brand he created to help anyone and everyone become their best self. SHOP NOW #fnmb #ForTheNameOnMyBack #justdoit #ParrishPodcast #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought #LandonPollard #Pollard33 #YourNameYourLegacy #YourBestSelf #BecomeYourBestSelf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guests today are two registered nurses: Nan Pickowitz graduated from nursing school in 1996 and began her career and worked on a orthopedic/ neurological floor for about 20 years. She then became (ONC) Orthopedic Nurse Certified. After that she transferring to the Pre Anesthesia testing clinic where she currently serves as Nurse Manager at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. Nan has roughly 30+ years in the industry. She holds a bachelors of science degree in nursing and can be contacted at [email protected]. Reed Perkins is an RN at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah with 19-years of nursing and most recently 11 years as a neurosurgery nurse. Reed can be contacted at [email protected] I have them both on today to talk about what they are seeing on the front lines of the Covid pandemic and the importance, as they see it, of getting the vaccine. They’re only two nurses, two voices among many thousands around the country and world. Can they speak for all? Are they THE experts? I don’t know but today they are my experts so listen and do with it what you will. I'm going to listen with an open mind and heart. I have been on the fence about getting the vaccine and my purpose today was to see if they could talk me off. Lets see how this goes. #covid #hatecovid #getthevaccine #antivaccine #antivaxers #parrishpodcast #parrishthethought #trustthescience #donttrusthescience #conspiracy #personalfreedoms #govtlies #medialies #mediaspin #utahvalleyhospital #whatistruth #eisenhowermedicalcenter #ventilator #covidpandemic #loveOneAnother #trustTheExperts #deadlyvaccine #VaccineSideEffects --- 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 my daughter Emily. She has chosen to serve an 18-month service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, the Mormons). She joins me today to explain the why behind this crazy and wonderful decision to love and serve the people of the Bentonville, Arkansas area. S4: E15 - Emily Parrish | God wants me in Arkansas. When do I leave? My guest today is my daughter Emily. She has chosen to serve an 18-month service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, the Mormons). She joins me today to explain the why behind this crazy and wonderful decision to love and serve the people of the Bentonville, Arkansas area. #BAFTTF #churchofchrist #lovethyneighbor #bentonvillearkansas #bentonvillemission #godislove #selflessservice #ldsmissionary #ldsmissionaries #parrishpodcast #parrishthethought #loveeachother #loveoneanother #conversion #mormon #mormonmissionary #ldsmissionary #godsarmy #friendofthefriendless #iamamormon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Sergeant Rob Pickowitz, a 27-year veteran of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, which is the second largest sheriffs department in California behind Los Angeles County. During his career, he worked corrections, patrol, field training, special enforcement team, community oriented policing, school resource officer, public information officer, investigations and SWAT operator. He was awarded Deputy of the year and earned two medals of merit. As a supervisor, he supervised traffic services, administration, special enforcement, court services, recruitment & background investigations, public information and patrol. I am a husband and father of two. My father is a retired fire captain and brother is a 29-year veteran of law enforcement veteran. #policinginamerica #riversidecountysheriff #lawenforcement #thinblueline #parrishpodcast #parrishthethought #goodcops #racialprofiling #raceandlaw #salutetheblue #contentofcharacter #backtheblue #notallcopsareracist #copsincalifornia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

My guest today is Agent JP who has served as one of the 20,000 US Border Patrol agents for the past 20 years. He started his career right after 9/11 happened. That infamous day really set a tone for him about how he viewed security for our nation. He has worked in California, Arizona, Texas, and is currently assigned to the northern border in Washington State. He has done almost everything one can in the patrol: canine handler, undercover, simple working the line, ATV unit, specialty teams, worked with/assigned to FBI, DEA and DOD multiple times. Settle in for one agent's first hand perspective on immigration in the United States. Keeping the bad people out and getting the good ones in. #BorderPatrol #BorderCrisis #immigration #IllegalImmigration #dacadreamers #parrishpodcast #parrishthethought #mexico #southernborder #lawenforcement #guysingreen #UndocumentedImmigrants #undocumentedandunafraid #unnacompaniedminors #cartel #smugglers #humantraffickingawareness #Congress #doyourjobcongress #PathToCitizenship --- 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

On May 20, 2021, Bryan Woodcox tested positive for Covid-19. His only symptoms were a fever and body aches. They did a chest X-ray, and it looked completely normal. On May 22, he was having trouble keeping his oxygen saturation levels up, so he went to the ER at 9:30pm. A new X-ray showed that his lungs were “much, much worse.” A Covid Room was found at a different hospital, so he was transported there and admitted at 2:30am. The disease progressed such that in only 24-hours Bryan was unable to breathe on his own. Covid had inflicted extensive damage to his lungs. The medical team told us he had to be intubated, or he would die within the hour. They gave us time to say good-bye, because they did not expect him to ever wake up. We were told he only had a 5% chance of surviving. Bryan said “That’s still a chance.” He told me he was not ready to die, that he was going to fight, and to tell everyone to pray for a miracle. On May 24, 2021, at 4:30am, Bryan was intubated and placed on life support, in a medically-induced coma. We were told if he did survive, he would be on a ventilator for at least a month. After being placed on life-support, Bryan was transferred to U of U Medical Center, so that he could receive more advanced treatments. Our family asked everyone we know to pray for a miracle. Miracles began happening almost immediately. Within 24-hours his lungs had improved so much that his chance of survival went from 5% to 35%. Covid patients typically have good days followed by bad days, but Bryan never had a single bad day. He progressed so quickly that he was off the ventilator after just 5 days, and 5 days after that he came home! Miraculously, he is expected to make a full recovery, and he is well on his way there. This experience has been life-changing, and we are not sure exactly what the future holds for us, but we are so grateful he is alive, and we are ready for whatever God has planned for us. #covid #uofumedicalcenter #jordanvalleymedicalcenter #rewhipped #bryanwoodcox #parrishthethought #parrishpodcast #faithintrial #VaccinesBringUsCloser #prayerworks #miracleshappen #miraclesdohappen #covidvaccine #antivaxx #novaccine #mybodymychoice #chip --- 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 Kenny Wyland. Self proclaimed liberal, atheist, geek (software engineer and Star Wars fan) and capitalist. All the things Fox News warned us about and so much more. We sit down today to talk about the buzz and social panic that is gripping our nation regarding CRT (Critical Race Theory). We dive into what it is and a what it isn't. Should we shun or embrace it. Is CRT a way of understanding how American racism has shaped public policy, or a divisive discourse that pits people of color against white people? Liberals and conservatives are in sharp disagreement. Sources https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05 https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-inquiry/how-a-conservative-activist-invented-the-conflict-over-critical-race-theory. #crt #criticalracetheory #parrishthethought #parrishpodcast #racism #endracism #kindnessmatters #lovethyneighbor #bekindtooneanother #lovewinsalways #contentofcharacter #contentofourcharacter #MLKJr #MartinLutherKing #peacethroughunderstanding --- 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

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