The People of Utah

Sofia is a recent BYU grad from Indiana. She is passionate about many things including makeup, her faith, and connecting with people. Get to know Sofia today!

Erik Hight is a Utah native currently working as a tattoo artist in Provo Utah. Erik talks about his passion for art and creativity and how he became a skilled tattoo artist. Erik also shares about his history of drug and alcohol abuse and advice for others. Get to know Erik today!

Davis is an entrepreneur from SoCal and moved to Utah to go to school here at BYU. He is currently studying manufacturing engineering. As a teenager he started and scaled a 3D printing business. Then after his mission in Peru he started a few other businesses that he maintains. One of which has grown to over $2MM. Get to know Davis today!

Originally from San Diego, Tim has lived in Provo, UT for almost 9 years. He talks about his food reviews on @provo.local.foodie and his thoughts on Provo, BYU, and Utah in general. Get to know Tim today!

Easton is a musician from Spanish Fork. He shares his experience growing up and his long history of musical talent and development. He shares experiences and lessons from his time in Africa and his love for languages. He talks about the transition from home school to public school Get to know Mason today!

🎖️👨‍⚕️🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Soldier, nurse, real estate agent, husband, father — and so much more. Aaron opens up about his incredible journey, the lessons he’s learned, and the stories that shaped him along the way. Originally from Las Vegas 🌆, Aaron shares his thoughts on life, family, and what he really thinks about the great state of Utah 🏔️.

Steel is from Spanish Fork, Utah. He was diagnosed with lukemia at age 18 and was declared cancer free at age 21. He talks about what it was like going through treatment while in highschool, how he got through it, and what life has been like since. He also shares valuable advice for all of us. Get to know Steel today!

Sawyer is a Spanish Fork, UT native. He talks about fitness, faith, and his life goals. Get to know Sawyer today!

Matthew is a Provo native. In this episode he talks about his experiences with mental health, faith, and obviously Utah. He has some funny stories to share too! Get to know Matthew today!

Ammon is a Las Vegas native who moved to Utah for college. From Snow college to BYU, he has competed in football and cheer. You may have seen him on social media highlighting his cheerleading experiences, humor, and utah niches. In this episode we talk about all these things and more. Get to know Ammon today!

Husband, father of 3, and business owner, Garret is alsways on the go. Having lived in several cities here in Utah, he talks about what he likes and what he has learned. He talks about food allergies and the real dangers that are constantly present in the lives of his children. Get to know Garret Today! Also be sure to check out his businesses Gooroo games and Luneli Cases!

California ➡️ Cedar City ➡️ Utah County Kelly is a wife and mother of 3. She is the general manager of the Orem Tucanos. She was a collegiate track athlete and spent time coaching highschool as well. She shares her thoughts and perspectives on a variety of subjects. Get to know Kelly today!

Half Mexican, half Honduran, FULL UTAHN! Moi talks about growing up in Utah and the struggles he had with the culture and the Church. After living in California and St. George he recently moved back to Utah Valley and loves it. Find out why! Along the way you'll hear some fun stories of high school, sales, and why he turned down the opportunity to join a professional soccer academy.

From Texas to Honduras to Colombia to Utah, Clay shares his journey so far and what he's learned along the way. At the time of recording, Clay has 179k followers on Tik Tok and 27k on Instagram. He talks about his journey as a content creator, some of his biggest videos, life goals, and of course his perspective on Utah. Get to know Clay today!

Jarom is a Payson, Utah native and he shares is views on a variety of things. He talks about mental health, his morning routine, and the things he's learned the last few years. He also streams videogames on Twitch, look up "backlogbros99"!

On this week’s episode of The People of Utah , we sit down with Nick—a true globe‐trotter whose journey has taken him from the vibrant streets of Brazil to the wide-open spaces of Lubbock, Texas at age 16, and finally to the mountains and valleys of Utah after high school. Nick fell in love with our state’s unique blend of adventure and community the moment he arrived, and he hasn’t looked back si...

Tommy grew up in Ogden Utah and currently lives in Provo. As a life long fan of music, Tommy enjoys playing guitar with Daniel Beddoes. They play shows regularly around Utah at a variety of bars and rodeos. You can stream them on Spotify and Apple music as well. Tommy is pursing a marketing degree from BYU and has already seen the benefits of applying that to his band. Join me as Tommy and we disc...

Shandon Bradford grew up in the small of Monticello, Utah, population 1,729. He loves the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and everything inbetween. He has a youtube channel and social media pages dedicated to his craft. He even hosts ice-fishing tournaments! On top of that he is graduating from pharmacy school soon. Join us as we chat about how his small-town roots and his love of wilderness and healt...

Cutler Castillow is a passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of ErgoCrest, a startup dedicated to developing innovative ergonomic solutions that alleviate back pain. A BYU student, Cutler honed his entrepreneurial spirit at the iHub Innovation Hub of Utah—where, after personally reaching out to many top Utah entrepreneurs, he joined the founding team of the ErgoSleep Pad venture—and went on to lau...

Join me in this episode as I sit down with my good friend James Rytting. We delve into what it was like growing up Black in a predominantly white state—sharing stories of family, culture, and the moments that shaped his sense of self. James also takes us behind the lens to explore his videography career: from early passion projects to professional shoots. Along the way, we cover everything from hi...

From South Africa to Utah – A Conversation with Kevin Mbaki In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Mbaki, who moved from South Africa to Utah five years ago. Kevin shares his journey of adapting to a new culture, building community, and finding his voice in a place far from home. We explore everything from the nuances of identity and belonging, to the unexpected lessons he's learned along the way....

In this episode, I sit down with Matt, whose path from coastal SoCal to the mountains of Utah shaped more than just his zip code. We talk about family, resilience, and the unexpected detours life throws our way. From early responsibilities to a career in sales, Matt shares reflections on growth, grit, and the moments that define us.

Sawyer is a Spanish Fork native with a passion for city planning, urban development, and trains. Sawyer shares his perspectives on a variety of subjects, including his austim diagnosis and his years spent working in downtown Salt Lake at the Church Office Building.

Originally from Michican, McKenna moved to Utah several years ago for college. Although we are not as green and our weather doesn't meet her standards, she loves living here and things it's the perfect place for a young adult to be. Listen to her story now!

Ben Schilaty is an openly gay Latter-day Saint who wears many hats—as a therapist, author, podcaster, and professor at Utah Valley University. He holds three degrees from Brigham Young University and earned a PhD in second language acquisition from the University of Arizona.