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Let’s Talk, Sis: Creating Meaningful Conversations About Race

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Alexis Bradley and Chanté Stutznegger aren't just sisters, they are sistas. The Black biracial women grew up in Utah in a predominantly white community, encountering racism and all sorts of questions about their skin color almost their entire lives. As such, the two sisters are used to talking about their life experiences as minorities in America. The sisters genuinely want … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk, Sis: Creating Meaningful Conversations About Race

Finding Strength and Sisterhood with Women’s Wine Hiking Society

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Angelique Fish never guessed that her first backpacking trip would become a turning point in her life. Looking back, she recalls her sense of accomplishment after completing that first outdoor venture. “I hung my bear bag, cooked my food, and filtered my water,” she says. Her confidence rose as she embarked on more hikes and backpacking trips. “I can do this, and I’m good … [Read more...] about Finding Strength and Sisterhood with Women’s Wine Hiking Society

Treehouse Talks: Providing Connection and Understanding for Young Adults

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The pandemic hit everyone hard, but there’s one demographic that it hit in a unique and profound way—young adults. Whether living away from home for the first time, studying online as college students, or starting their first jobs, this group of people keenly felt the effects of being separated from the rest of the world. So, some of them decided to do something about … [Read more...] about Treehouse Talks: Providing Connection and Understanding for Young Adults

How One City Is Making Kindness A Core Part of Its Culture

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In early 2017, pro basketball sensation Jimmer Fredette was living in China when he became friends with Greg Cook, one of the founders of the essential oils company DoTERRA. Fredette told him about his anti-bullying initiatives that he had already helped foster in both Provo, Utah, and in Idaho, and they decided that it was time to expand the initiative with a focus on schools. … [Read more...] about How One City Is Making Kindness A Core Part of Its Culture