Kim Bowsher and her family have a philosophy: “You can’t know where this yes is going to take you, but you say yes and it starts to line up.” Saying yes to opportunities and challenges has made Kim a force in Utah business and a key player in Ogden’s future. Not bad for a Seattle transplant who knew no one when she moved to Utah in 2011. When she couldn’t find a company … [Read more...]
Utah Senator Luz Escamilla Headed into a Campaign to be Elected Salt Lake City Mayor
Utah Senator Luz Escamilla hardly broke stride as she exited her 11th legislative session last month and headed straight into a campaign to be elected mayor of the state’s capital city in 2020. In 2008, the odds were not in favor of a 29-year-old Mexican immigrant from the West Side of Salt Lake City to be elected to the Utah Senate, she said in an interview the day after … [Read more...]
Utah Women Having Fun Getting Things Done
It’s now official: There are more women graduating from universities than men and the gap is growing. Just 75 years ago this trend would have been hard to believe. At universities, women were very much in the minority. Most women didn’t pursue higher education but planned on a life of raising children without a career. Now two parents working is the norm. Still, kudos to all … [Read more...]
Rebirth by Junction Dance Company: Creating Urban-Fusion from a Melting Pot of Diversity
Rebirth They’re young, brash, and talented. And they know how to put on a show! "Rebirth"-- the latest production from innovative, new-kid-on-the-block, Junction Dance Company --simply ROCKS! Full of contagious, high-energy choreography that is seamlessly executed at every level, the show strives to create a one-of-a-kind “urban- fusion,” forged from a diverse mix … [Read more...]
Move Better Pilates Salt Lake City: Improving Strength and Mobility
Pilates Salt Lake City Whether you are a strong athlete or looking to overcome an injury or get back into shape, the Pilates method is a great method for anyone looking to build core strength, flexibility, and endurance. “It's a great system that targets the core, which stabilizes your spine,” said Camilo Jimenez, owner of Move Better Pilates and Training Studio in Foothill … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City Libraries Expand Mission Beyond Book Services
With the proliferation of online content and social media, people sometimes mistakenly believe that libraries are in decline. But according to Christina Walsh, the Teen and Adults Services Coordinator for the Salt Lake City Library System, “Our books, magazines, and collections are still the bread and butter of our libraries. But now we are also so much more. We … [Read more...]
Chili Beak Roasted Chili Oil: Add More Flavor to Your Food
If you’re looking for something a little different to give your seafood, pizza, hummus, potatoes, ceviche or eggs more pizazz, then Chili Beak Roasted Chili Oil is just what you need. The beginning Giselle and Jason McClure, owners of Chili Beak, started hand-making chili oil about five years ago (and selling it four years ago) when they ran out of the … [Read more...]
You, Too, Can Be a Social Media Superstar!
Chances are, if you are over forty, you have never heard of Casey Neistat, PewDiePie, Smile More, and other national YouTube sensations. But living in Utah, maybe you have heard of the father-son pair who travel everywhere with their What’s Inside Channel. Have you heard of Devinsupertramp? He makes high-budget short action thrillers on YouTube. The Piano Guys are pretty … [Read more...]
Circles of Caring: Program Moves Families from Poverty to Prosperity
“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” — Dalai Lama At 17 years old, Trevor, who was born with cerebral palsy, was diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness. “It's very difficult to describe the effect that kind of event has on your life,” explains … [Read more...]
Mobile Moon Co-op
The Mobile Moon Co-op is a community herbal apothecary housed in a converted bus. Think of it as first aid on wheels. Founded last year by Salt Lake City resident Erika Longino, the mission of the Co-op is to bring people together over herbalism, wildcrafting, and growing and using herbs from home gardens. The organization operates as a platform for free education, empowerment … [Read more...]
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