In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Blake Snow a Freelance Writer. Blake shares the story of how he discovered his love of writing and how he persists in doing the many tasks associated with being a writer and how he balances his work and family life. http://blakesnow.com/ The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios ..read more

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Marinda Ashman a teacher and one of my colleagues. She visited my class and shared her story about making career decisions as a woman. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios ..read more

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Ann Sharp a Professor of Elementary Education. She shared her education and career story with my students. It is a story of survival and overcoming trial and personal challenges. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Val ..read more

It took Kimie Snapp 20 years to complete her education while she worked, her husband went to school and while she raised her children. Though it took some time Kimie shares that it was worth it and that she learned important life skills along the way. She shares how she went through important decisions at each step along the way. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhi ..read more

Weston has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters of Business Administration from Notre Dame. He worked for several years in the telecom industry. A few years ago Weston decided to give full-time entrepreneurship a try. Weston shares why he went into corporate business and why he got out. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman St ..read more

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Mark Nance an Elementary Education educator as he shares his journey to becoming an excellent teacher and how that has lead him to BYU-Idaho as a Professor.  The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios ..read more

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Levi and Amber Dukes. Levi is a Chaplain and Amber is planning to eventually work in the Foreign Services. For Levi and Amber Dukes, the road to where they are now consisted of going one direction and then another until things came together for both of them. They share their story together and you will see how chance events and their own dogged determination and persistence have paid off. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies dep ..read more

Emily Harrison has a sweet story of how a high school internship experience and her older brother Scott influenced her decision to pursue work as a Speech-Language Pathologist. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is loc ..read more

Elizabeth Huff a Diabetes Doctor shares the story of how she ended up going to medical school and how she ultimately ended up as a Diabetes Doctor. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University. Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in O ..read more

Mary Crafts is the founder of Culinary Crafts a successful catering business. There is a lot to Mary Crafts. She shares her journey through sorrow, struggle, and sacrifice to how she became the woman she is today, focused on helping others heal. https://marycraftsinc.com/ The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University. Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Ut ..read more