Beliefcast

Mitch Frei is dedicated and has a passion to make a difference in the lives of those he mentors.  Mitch is currently a VP of sales at Aptive which is the largest door-to-door pest control company in the nation.  Mitch graduated (kind of) from Snow Canyon High School, where he got expelled with 1 month to go.  He was a 3-sport athlete in high school playing basketball, football, and baseball.    Af...

Yvonne Rodgers has one most difficult stories I have listened to but her will and perseverance to prevail are awe-inspiring!  She is 57 years old and a survivor of domestic violence.  She is a mother of 3 children and has 3 wonderful grandchildren.  Yvonne has not always had things easy in her life but has always been a hard worker and supported herself.  One of her children dealt with meth and he...

Caloni Michelle lights up every room she enters and inspires us to be our very best.  The go-to PERSONAL BRANDING EXPERT and founder of Brandstrom – A Personal Branding Agency. She is an international speaker, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, event host, and an internationally recognized authority on personal branding.   Caloni has built noteworthy brands for clients who make less than 6 figur...

You probably have seen Big Budah on TV for almost 2 decades as the first Samoan Feature Reporter in Utah on the live mainstream news. Most people recognize him for his all-natural positive energy and genuine excitement but he has battled after battled, searching for years to find a way to smile through the dark clouds of his mind.    He has appeared in some feature movies like the RM & Forever Str...

Erin & Hayley Evans are two of the most inspiring people you will ever meet. After the death of their parents and Hayley overcoming addiction, they prove that you can overcome anything and help others in the process.     Erin left the comforts of home to chase her dreams in the big city of New York, where she received a degree in fashion merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Enco...

Cherice Nicole Ells has been through difficulties that would cause most of us to quit. Not Cherice!  She now holds her head high and shines bright for the whole world to witness.  Cherice is a daughter, granddaughter, co-parent, mother, and wife. She is an administrator for the non-profit Beyond Addiction Mosaic (B.A.M), an advocate for the unsheltered and addicted community, and the facility mana...

Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, and New Parent Educator.  Elizabeth personally knows how overwhelming pregnancy and the new motherhood process can be. She is a proud #IVFwarrior, and had her own difficult journey to becoming a mother over 40 to her three littles.   Since 2008, her mission has been to help people of a...

Lacey Swenson is a beautiful soul who makes this world a much better place.  You wouldn’t believe that Lacey was sexually abused as a child because her light shines so bright now.  Going through some of the most difficult trials as a child, she had thoughts that she will never survive.  Thanks to a friend that stepped in, the nightmare stopped.     Lacey is a diet Dr. Pepper addict and past surrog...

Rob Shaffer is a Self-Development Mentor who helps those who are lost feel connected.  Rob had a troubled childhood and carried many of those experiences into adulthood—which led to him making some dangerous decisions. When looking at him today, you would hardly believe that he had a felony charge at 18, a drug addiction that lasted 10 years, and had to come back from hitting rock bottom.    Today...

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery, Stephanie Wilkinson, Case Manager Director, and Ryan Decker, Marketing Director joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, we discuss the topic of why we do what we do.  One of the most difficult questions for our clients to answer is why they blow up their lives with drugs and alcohol.     If you or someone you know is str...

  Randi Neal has overcome some of the most difficult situations a person can go through and her story of triumph will blow your mind.  You would never believe that Randi was arrested for selling drugs, meth addict for 5 years, a 2-time felon, homeless for 2 years, and had daily thoughts of ending her life.  She would have never thought her first drink would be able to numb the pain the way it did...

Dani Shaw is on a mission to support kids in developing positive pathways early, for a confident future! Dani has 10 years of experience as a special education teacher in elementary school, and through her own personal struggles with self-doubt and life experiences, she realized that kids today are in need of the different types of education; education in belief systems, self-confidence, and most...

Chris Hardman is an inspiration and a walking miracle.  Chris served a mission in Perú and shortly after returning from his mission, he fell into a long hard 6-year battle with addiction.  After almost losing that battle, he decided it was time to change.     Chris was introduced to the idea behind belief systems and realized that his false beliefs had been seriously damaging him for a long time. ...

Chalese Stevens strength to move forward in life and be a force for good will blow your mind.  Chalese faced every mother’s worst nightmare in June of 2004. She lost her four-year-old son when he drowned in a water park swimming pool. From that day forward, her life transformed into a journey of healing her mind, body, and soul. This grieving mother has been able to face her deep loss by turning h...

Today I am joined by a few of my lifelong friends.  It has been said that a real friend has your back, especially when life feels dark.  These guys have had my back since day one!  Sean Michael Pratt, Scott Forbes, Drew Tovey, and Dean Thompson are the real deal.      In this exciting episode, we discuss growing up together, having fun and hard times, and losing close friends.  You will laugh with...

Andrew Pierce, MCAP (Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional), is a graduate of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. As a person in long-term recovery from multiple addictions, Andrew understands the addict’s mind.   His addiction journey has taken him from owning a multi-million-dollar corporate retirement plan consulting firm to camping without power in an abando...

As a serial entrepreneur, brain tumor survivor, and the youngest winner of NYU Stern’s business plan competition, Chris Mirabile is known for beating the odds. Chris’s success hit early with Hotlist, a startup that acquired nearly a quarter-billion people’s social plans and caught the interest of both Google and Facebook. But when another business’s underhanded dealings bankrupted his company and...

Christy Chavez and her daughter Nicole Apedaile will blow you away with how they handle adversity!  Christy is the mother of a 27-year-old 43-month recovering heroin addict.  She is very passionate about addiction recovery and recently completed my certification to be an Addiction Recovery Coach.  Christy is passionate about sharing her amazing story, highlighting the importance of a great support...

Ava Liv Mabry’s faith and confidence will bring joy to your soul and love to your heart!   Ava Liv is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter bent on loving the people that listen to her music.  Her influences range from gospel to R&B to country.  Her music fearlessly celebrates family, heartbreak, change, and God.    Ava Liv is not afraid to fail and being a superstar gospel and pop singer/songwriter she...

Colby and McKenzie Bauer are two of the most real, authentic, and brilliant people I’ve met.  Colby and Mckenzie are the founders of Thread Wallets, a company redefining the way you carry “you”, and making you look damn good doing it.  They also have created the Carry On Foundation which enables youth to take care of their mental health through participation in action sports and outdoor recreation...

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, Mark and I discuss sober softball and the importance of connection in recovery.  In an increasingly popular TED Talk, Johann Hari famously concludes that “the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is human connection.”   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, t...

Scott Gazzoli is the host of the Causing The Effect Podcast. Scott has always had the urge to help others and believes his podcast can transform people. The goal of the podcast is to change individuals’ mindsets by raising awareness and consciousness through a balance of the mind, body, and spirit. Scott has overcome his own battle with addiction and uses his passion now to help others.     Scott...

A beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute’s multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocki...

Coss Marte’s story is going to blow your mind!  You will not believe what happened to him in solitary confinement at the end of a 7-year prison sentence.  So, if you think you can’t change your circumstance or better your life, think again!   In 2009, Coss Marte was sent to jail as the ringleader of a multi-million-dollar drug operation. He was also grossly overweight and warned by his physician t...

Rachel Koontz is a kind, compassionate person who shines bright in this world.  Rachel is a writer, 4-time author, yoga teacher, ultramarathon runner, and master-level Reiki practitioner from northern California. She is a graduate of the Northwestern University creative writing program and writes the award-winning yoga blog ‘Alive in the Fire.’    Rachel's work touches on healing, empowerment, emb...