Roots and Branches of Lehi: The People and Stories of Our City

🌎  From First Deal to Shady Acres: How One Family Built Wealth with Mobile Home Investing | From Rents to Roots Highlight Reel What if your first investment property didn't require hundreds of thousands of dollars? In this highlight from  From Rents to Roots , Christina Haws shares how curiosity, education, and creative thinking helped her family build wealth through real estate—starting with...

Here is your highlight reel written in the  same Roots & Branches of Lehi format, tone, and structure —storytelling first, community connection second, and a soft Work Hard Mortgage tie-in at the end. 🎓  34 Years in School Counseling | Mentorship, Mental Health & Raising Resilient Kids | Highlight Reel How do mentors shape the lives of young people? In this highlight from  Roots & Bra...

Helping Students Thrive | Lynn Meek on Counseling, Mental Health, and Mentorship in Lehi Schools | Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast How do caring mentors, strong families, and supportive schools help young people navigate an increasingly complex world? In this episode of  Roots and Branches of Lehi , host  Ryan Harding  sits down with longtime educator and counselor  Lynn Meek , whose 34-year ca...

🏛️  Lehi City Up Close | Community, Budget Realities & Local Government That Responds | Highlight Reel How much impact can local government really have on everyday life? In this highlight from  Roots & Branches of Lehi , Paul Binns shares why community involvement at the local level often creates the biggest and most immediate changes. Drawing on small-town values and a belief in giving ba...

Serving a Growing City | Mayor Paul Binns on Leadership, Local Government, and Lehi’s Future | Roots and Branches of Lehi What does local government actually do—and how can everyday residents help shape the future of their community? In this episode of  Roots and Branches of Lehi , host  Ryan Harding  sits down with  Mayor Paul Binns  to discuss leadership, civic service, and the opportunities and...

📖 Preserving Lehi’s Forgotten Stories | Family History, Community & Local Legends | Highlight Reel Who keeps a community’s stories alive? In this highlight from Roots & Branches of Lehi, Lee Anderson shares why preserving everyday stories matters just as much as recording major events. Born at the old Lehi Hospital when the town was still surrounded by farmland, Lee reflects on growing up...

Every Family Has a Story Worth Preserving | Lee Anderson on Lehi History, Family Stories, and Preserving Roots | Roots and Branches of Lehi In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with lifelong Lehi resident Lee Anderson to explore how personal stories, family history, and local archives come together to preserve the identity of a growing city. From Lehi’s days a...

🌎 From Small-Town Roots to Environmental Leadership | Service, Brownfields & Protecting Utah | Highlight Reel What does it mean to dedicate your career to protecting both people and the places they call home? In this highlight from Roots & Branches of Lehi, Brent Everett reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, service, and a deep commitment to community. Growing up in a small agricultural...

How do everyday public servants quietly shape the health, growth, and future of a community? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Brent Everett to explore a career built around environmental stewardship, civic responsibility, and education. From growing up in Fresno, California, to studying geology at BYU and building a lifelong career in Utah, Brent shar...

💛 52 Years of Marriage, Motherhood, Nursing & Faith | Service, Family & Finding Home | Highlight Reel What creates a life centered on service, faith, and lasting connection? In this heartfelt highlight from Roots & Branches of Lehi, Joan Collett reflects on a lifetime shaped by family, caregiving, and trusting God through every season of life. From growing up in a small town and on Wh...

Faith, Family, and Lifelong Service | Joan Collett on Nursing, Missions, and Finding Home in Lehi | Roots and Branches of Lehi What does it look like to build a life centered on faith, family, and service—across decades, careers, and continents? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Joan Collett, whose journey from Whidbey Island, Washington, to Lehi refle...

🎬 From Small-Town Roots to Angel Studios | Fighting Disney & Reinventing Entertainment | Highlight Reel What happens when a small-town idea challenges some of the biggest studios in the world? In this highlight from Roots & Branches of Lehi, Jordan Harmon shares the unlikely journey from growing up in Burley, Idaho to helping build Angel Studios—a company reshaping family-friendly enterta...

From VidAngel to Angel Studios | Jordan Harmon on Lawsuits, Storytelling, and the Angel Guild | Roots and Branches of Lehi In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Lehi resident and entrepreneur Jordan Harmon, co-founder of Angel Studios, to explore a journey defined by risk, resilience, and reimagining how stories reach audiences. From growing up in rural Id...

🎓 From Small-Town Roots to Global Education Access | BYU–Pathway, Resilience & Opportunity | Highlight Reel  How can education open doors—not just locally, but across the world? In this highlight from  Roots & Branches of Lehi , Melissa Everett shares her journey from small-town beginnings to helping build a global education program that’s changing lives.  After leaving Wyoming and transi...

Expanding Access to Education Worldwide | Melissa Everett on BYU Pathway Worldwide and Lifelong Learning | Roots and Branches of Lehi What does it look like to make education accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with educator Melissa Everett to explore the mission and rapid growth of BYU–Pathway Worldwide. From her...

🕊️ Faith, FamilySearch & Finding Purpose | A 52-Year Love Story & Life of Service | Highlight Reel How do faith, family, and shared purpose shape a lifetime? In this highlight from *Roots & Branches of Lehi*, Reid Madsen and Katie Madsen reflect on a journey defined by devotion, resilience, and meaningful connection. From early life in Compton to building a life in Orange County after...

Faith, Family, and Finding Your Roots | Reid & Katie Madsen on FamilySearch, DAR, and Legacy | Roots and Branches of Lehi  What does it mean to preserve the past while building a meaningful life in the present?  In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Lehi neighbors Reid and Katie Madsen to explore a life shaped by faith, family history, and service. Aft...

🍞 Building Community One Loaf at a Time | F'kosh Bakery, Family & Main Street Lehi | Highlight Reel  What starts as a simple idea can sometimes grow into something that feeds an entire community. In this highlight from  Roots & Branches of Lehi , Brent Knudson shares how a “crazy idea” turned into F'kosh Focaccia Bakery—now a beloved staple on Lehi Main Street.  What makes F'k...

From Focaccia to Family Business | Brent Knudson on F'kosh Bakery and Starting Over in Midlife | Roots and Branches of Lehi  What does it take to start over in your 40s — and build something your community can’t get enough of?  In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Brent Knudson, co-owner and head baker of F'kosh Bakery on Lehi’s Main Street. Brent...

🎭 Small-Town Roots, the Arts & Finding Your People | Community, Confidence & Creativity | Highlight Reel  What role do the arts play in shaping confidence, friendships, and lifelong opportunities? In this highlight from  Roots & Branches of Lehi , Jean Hatch reflects on growing up in a small farming community where family, traditions, and simple moments—like walking home from movies o...

Preserving Lehi’s Traditions | Jean Hatch on Miss Lehi, Community Arts, and Growing Up in Old Lehi | Roots and Branches of Lehi  What was Lehi like before the rapid growth — when dirt roads, canyon picnics, and small-town traditions shaped everyday life?  In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with lifelong resident Jean Hatch to reflect on growing up in what ma...

🚑 From Small-Town Roots to Trauma Nursing & Fire/EMS Leadership | Service, Sacrifice & Resilience | Highlight Reel  What shapes someone into a lifelong first responder? In this powerful highlight from  Roots & Branches of Lehi , we hear the story of Rick Howard, a Southern California–born, Hawaii-raised nurse and Fire/EMS leader whose life was shaped by early loss, deep family bonds,...

Rick Howard on EMS, Fire Service, and Teaching the Next Generation | Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast  What does a lifetime of service look like — and what does it cost? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with longtime firefighter, nurse, paramedic, and educator Rick Howard to reflect on decades spent serving others in moments that matter most.  Rick share...

🍎 The Heart of Teaching | Small-Town Roots & Lasting Impact | Highlight Reel  What happens when a small-town upbringing shapes the heart of an educator? In this highlight from  Roots & Branches of Lehi , we hear the heartfelt journey of a teacher whose life was deeply influenced by community, connection, and a desire to make a difference.  Growing up in a close-knit town, she formed lifel...

Teaching, Tradition, and Giving Back | Becky White on Education, Service & Community | Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast  What does it mean to truly grow up—and grow old—in service to a community? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with lifelong Lehi resident and educator Becky White to reflect on deep roots, meaningful traditions, and a career devoted...