Empowering (You)th Podcast

Maesa Whitaker follows in some very big footsteps. Her dad, Mike Whitaker not only took on the family construction business and built it into the empire it is today, but also sits on the BUY board alongside his daughter. She is an integral part of this charity and of the day-to-day at Whitaker Construction. Sit down with us to hear about her journey up to now and what's ahead.

BUY Board Member JJ Chojnowski opens up in this episode to talk about his life story, how his involvement with our charity transforms his life, and about his WHY in life.

Carson's brother Mason was on a previous podcast. Now, he sits down to walk through how Building Utah Youth has transformed his life.

It is Jonah Devera's turn to sit down and discuss his life experiences before and after attending the Building Utah Youth training program. His mom and stepdad join the discussion.

The Froerer family has quite a history in Ogden. They have also been one of Building Utah Youth's biggest supporters. Mason Froerer, son of Ryan and Tonya steps up to the mic with BUY board members Brett Johnston, Maesa Whitaker, Preston Gladwell and graduate Zen Anderson to talk about his experience.

The "OG" himself, one of the many behind the founding of Building Utah Youth, Mike Whitaker joins us to give a glimpse into his past, his influences along the way and how Rapport Leadership aided along the way. Mike is CEO and Operations Manager for Whitaker Construction Company, Inc. and father of BUY board member Maesa Whitaker.

BUY Board Member Dan Tanner is one remarkable individual! Learn more about him as he sits down with the team, Brett Johnston, JJ Chojnowski, Jeff Gaetano, Maesa Whitaker and more!

Dan Beatty is someone that has been a part of Building Utah Youth for a long time. Brett Johnston joins JJ Chojnowski, Jeff Gaetano, Preston Gladwell and Maesa Whitaker to chat with one of his best friends. The group is joined by Dan's daughter Ab and they both have quite a story to tell!

Bryndon Gambles, daughter of BUY Board Member JJ Chojnowski sits down for a chat with dad, Brett Johnston, Jeff Gaetano and the team.

Karson Kirby is inspirational in so many ways. He applied the skills he learned in his Building Utah Youth training and used it to propel himself financially by starting his own business!

He was and continues to be instrumental in the establishing and development of Building Utah Youth: Brett Johnston sits down at the mic in this episode to kick off Season 2 of The Empowering Youth Podcast with fellow board members JJ Chojnowski, Jeff Gaetano, Maesa Whittaker, and Preston Gladwell.

Fellow BUY Board Members, Jamie & Tucker Doak and their children McKlay and Rylan join Brett Johnston and JJ Chojnowski. They talk about their life before BUY, little Tuck and how our programs have helped them individually and as a family unit.

BUY Board Members including Brett Johnston and JJ Chojnowski interview members of the amazing Bonneville Soccer team.

Tim, Stacy, Colton, Preston and Parker have not only attended BUY or Rapport classes but have life experiences that relate to the special training they provide. Join Brett Johnston, JJ Chojnowski, Jeff Gaetano and Maesa Whittaker as we spend some time with this AMAZING family!

Abigail "Chuck" Robison jumps in the hot seat to talk about how Building Utah Youth has made a difference in her life.

BUY board members Brett Johnston and Maesa Whitaker sit down with Bret Lewis and his daughter Brooke to discuss how Building Utah Youth and the Rapport Program improved their lives.

Dax and Jaxden Beaudoin sit down with the BUY team to talk about the life-changing effects of the program. Any amazing story from yet another graduate that has taken what he has learned and made a difference!

It's teen Leadership Breakthrough graduate Janessa Coleman's turn to tell her amazing story! She's joined by BUY board members Brett Johnston, JJ Chojnowski, Rebecca Reeves, and Bradley Briggs.

Brett Johnston spends time talking with BUY Board Member Jeff Gaetano, his wife Abbi, and Zen, Olivia and Dayne.

Brett Johnston, Jeff Gaetano and JJ Chojnowski are joined by Branson Yeager and Baylee Blanchard to talk about Branson's experience with Building Utah Youth.

BUY Board Members Brett Johnston, JJ Chojnowski & Jeff Gaetano are back! This time with BUY and Master Grad Cooper Perkins, who shares his amazing, inspiring story of personal growth and success that all started with Leadership Breakthrough 1 years ago.

BUY Board Members Brett Johnston, JJ Chojnowski & Jeff Gaetano catch up with graduate Preston Gladwell, now the owner of Gladwell Construction.

Continuing the conversation with Brandon, Meg and Baylee as they chat with BUY board members Brett Johnston and JJ Chojnowski about their lives before and after training.

Brandon, Meg and Baylee chat with BUY board members Brett Johnston and JJ Chojnowski about their lives before and after training.

BUY board members Brett Johnston, JJ Chojnowski & Jeff Gaetano sit down for an inspiring life story with Graham Henry, a graduate of our program.