Yakety Yak

Yakety Yak

Everyone has a story. A Podcast. Lessons Learned, Mentorship from Happy, Grateful, Blessed People.

  • 27 minutes 10 seconds
    Governor Spencer Cox: Utah’s 18th Governor- Let’s “Disagree Better”
    It's easy for us to assume that those who lead us are somehow different than us...I'm here to share that Spencer Cox, Utah's 18th Governor is one of us. He began his public service in Fairview Utah in 2004 with a population of 1200 residents, as an elected member of the City Council.   He went on to serve as Mayor, County Commissioner, State Representative, and Lt Governor.  In this episode we discuss how we can disagree better in our city and what it means to lead. Listen in to learn more about my Governor, Spencer Cox.
    30 April 2024, 6:16 pm
  • 19 minutes 35 seconds
    Ryan & Maddie Larkin: Larklean!!
    Meet Owners Maddie and Ryan Larkin of Larklean. Local business owners with a passion for CLEAN! https://larklean.com/pages/about-us About Us 

    Welcome to Larklean – your trusted source for safe and effective home cleaning solutions. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of a clean and healthy living environment for your loved ones.

    Our Story

    Our journey began when we, as parents ourselves, sought to find cleaning products that align with our family's values. Fueled by the desire to create a safer home for our children, we developed our signature effervescent cleaner and powerful disinfectant.

    Our Products

    Discover our innovative effervescent cleaner and potent disinfectant, designed to simplify your cleaning routine. With Larklean, you can trust that your home will be both spotless and free from harmful chemicals.

    Family Values

    At Larklean, we prioritize what matters most – your family's well-being. Our products are crafted with love and care, reflecting our commitment to safety and cleanliness.

    Meet the Founders

    We're Maddie and Ryan Larkin, parents and proud owners of Larklean. With a shared passion for creating effective and eco-friendly cleaning solutions, we're dedicated to delivering products of the highest quality.

    Real Results

    Don't just take our word for it! Our customers rave about the impressive results they've achieved with Larklean. See for yourself – check out their testimonials and before-and-after photos.

    Get in Touch

    Have questions or need assistance? We're here to help! Reach out to us at [email protected] for prompt and friendly support.

    Stay Connected

    Stay in the loop with the latest cleaning tips and updates. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on InstagramTikTok, and Facebook for valuable insights and special offers.

    Thank you for choosing Larklean for your home cleaning needs. We look forward to helping you create a cleaner, safer, and happier home.

    Sincerely,

    Maddie and Ryan Larkin, Founders, Larklean

    24 April 2024, 2:57 pm
  • 33 minutes 29 seconds
    Karianne Lisonbee: House Majority Whip HD 14, Champion for Criminal Justice Reform

    Rep. Lisonbee continues to effectively lead criminal justice reform for the state of Utah. 

    Listen in to learn more about Rep. Lisonbee.

    "Karianne graduated from Brigham Young University, where she met her husband of 30 years, Seth Lisonbee. They have six children and six grandchildren.

    Effective Leadership

     

    Karianne is the House Majority Whip. In the past she served as Majority Assistant Whip, Rules Vice Chair, and Judiciary Committee Chair. Karianne has served on Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee, Education Appropriations Committee, Business and Labor Committee, Education Committee, Revenue and Taxation Committee, and Health and Human Services Committee.

    Karianne is frequently asked to attend local and national think tank and policy meetings and present innovative conservative solutions. She has received many awards from these organizations.

    Service

    Karianne is currently serving a fourth term in the Utah House of Representatives. Prior to her legislative service, she served on the Syracuse City Council. She has served on several Non-profit Boards and is currently serving as a board member for Open Doors, UHEA, and Wasatch International Adoptions.

    Karianne is a hard-working and knowledgeable legislator. She has developed positive and collaborative relationships with her colleagues in the House and Senate and has tackled tough issues from the beginning of her service. Her number one priority is to represent her district. Karianne has worked collaboratively with elected officials at the local, state, and national levels to support economic growth and job creation in Northern Davis County.

    As your Representative she has worked hard to safeguard your wallets and protect businesses from onerous and costly regulation. Karianne champions the fundamental rights of all people to life, liberty, and property.

    Karianne is accessible, responsive, and helpful.

    Though it is never easy to hold public office, Karianne believes this is a particularly critical time in our nation’s history. She has proven herself to be an independent thinker who can and will make tough decisions.

    Patriotism

    Karianne is deeply patriotic and reveres the founders of our great nation and all who have served with fidelity. Each year Karianne organizes the Syracuse Memorial Day Service. She appreciates this event and the solemn thoughts and feelings that come as those who have given their all are remembered and honored.

    Dedicated Service

    Karianne has been invited to speak at naturalization ceremonies, Veteran’s associations, and other gatherings, sharing American ideals and the principles of personal responsibility and freedom.

    Karianne listens to the people she serves, and many of the bills she has proposed are in response to their concerns.

    Conservative Values

    Karianne serves on the Women in the Economy Commission where she advocates for conservative solutions to issues like childhood poverty.

    Karianne recently ran legislation creating a process for Utah residents to protect their personal information from being shared without their consent. She also sponsored several bills protecting victims and increasing accountability and transparency in the criminal justice system.

    Karianne worked with Utah agencies, family advocates, and stakeholders to pass groundbreaking legislation increasing parental rights and strengthening families.

    Karianne supported increases in education funding and teacher salary increases while expanding school choice options and lowering taxes on families and individuals.

    Leisure

    In her leisure time, Karianne enjoys spending time with her family, reading, doing family history work, hiking, camping, traveling, and writing."

     

    (https://karianne.org/get-to-know-karianne/)

     

     

     

    8 April 2024, 6:05 am
  • 47 minutes 29 seconds
    Dr. Nick Noble and Christopher Beer: Common Spirit Health in Kaysville

    Dr. Nick Noble and DNP Christopher Beer join me in this episode to talk about Common Spirit Family Health.

    Listen in to learn about weight loss, preventative health and this wonderful family clinic in Kaysville. They accept walk in's and scheduled appointments. 

    "Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients. Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit Health is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself" Dr. Nicholas Noble, DO 

    "Experienced Health Unit Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the Hospital & Health Care industry. Skilled in Lesson Planning, Leadership, Teamwork and team based leadership, Interpersonal Communication, and Intercultural Communication. Provide strong healthcare services, and professionalism with a bachelors degree in Health Society and Policy focused in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from University of Utah." https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-beer-584b49132/

     

     

    1 April 2024, 6:02 am
  • 35 minutes 47 seconds
    Ricky Hatch: State Auditor Candidate, Current Weber County Auditor/Clerk

    Meet State Auditor Candidate:  https://www.rickyhatch.com/about-ricky

    "Ricky has a passion for good government. Since his election as Weber Clerk/Auditor in 2010, his mission and purpose have been to operate the Clerk/Auditor’s Office with the highest degree of integrity and transparency. He often says, “My job is to protect your money and your vote.”

    That statement proves true in both the fiscal improvements he has made, and the recognition he has earned in guiding national governmental accounting standards and election policy.

    Ricky is a public servant in the truest sense of the word. He is always willing to hear and discuss the recommendations and concerns of Utah’s citizens. His expertise is evidenced by the many awards he and his team have earned, and the overwhelming outflow of support he has received across the state.

     

    After graduating with honors from Brigham Young University with a master’s degree in accounting, he worked as an information systems auditor and consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Los Angeles and Warsaw, Poland. He worked as a business analyst and project manager in Germany and Boston. In 2002, he established, ran, and taught at a private K-12 school in Ogden, Utah, later becoming CFO and COO of a chain of private schools throughout the western U.S.

    He has been honored by his peers as Utah’s County Auditor of the Year in 2013 and 2017 County Clerk of the Year in 2015 and 2022. He served as President of the Utah Association of Counties, President of the Utah Clerk and Auditor Association, and has chaired the Utah Clerk’s Legislative Committee for the past eight years.

    Ricky served as the chair of Leadership Northern Utah, the leadership development program for the Ogden Weber Chamber of Commerce. A devoted fan of the U.S. Constitution, he served ten years on the Constitution Day Committee of Utah. He’s also an Eagle Scout.

    Ricky has five fantastic children and three cute-as-a-button grandchildren. He speaks French, albeit slowly and with a funny accent.

     

    • Establishing an Internal Audit Function (700 attendees, Government Finance Officers Association, Minneapolis, 2014)
    • Audit Committees for Governments (Eide Bailly, 2015)
    • Best Practices for Public Sector ERP Modernization Initiatives (250 webinar participants nationwide, Eide Bailly, 2023)
    • Segregation of Duties and Best Practices (Utah Association of County Commissioners and Council Members, 2021)
    • Tax Sale Best Practices (Utah Association of Counties, 2018)
    • Conflict Resolution (Utah Association of County Commissioners and Council Members, 2020)
    • Citizens Academy (Weber State University, 2021)
    • Girls’ State (150 attendees, Weber State University, 2014, 2015)
    • Elections Cybersecurity (Utah Association of Counties, 2018)
    • Rotary Club (Ogden, 2012)
    • Community Service (Utah Military Academy, 2016)
    • National Elections Funding (U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Orlando, Florida 2017)
    • Drop boxes – Best Practices (Pennsylvania Election Officials, 2021)
    • Vote by Mail Best Practices (International Association of Government Officials, Nevada, 2021)
    • Vote Centers and Vote by Mail Best Practices (Maryland Association of Election Officials, 2017, 2023)
    • Vote by Mail and Cybersecurity (South Carolina Association of Recorders and Election Officials, 2018)
    • Utah’s Election-day Registration System (200 attendees, National Association of State Election Directors, Washington DC, 2019)
    • Administering Elections During COVID 19 (National Association of Counties, webinar, 2020)
    • Internet Voting, Possibilities and Warnings, (100 attendees, International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials, and Treasurers, Colorado, 2015)
    • Internet Voting, (50 attendees, National Association of County Recorders and Clerks, California, 2015)"
    18 March 2024, 6:08 am
  • 43 minutes 37 seconds
    Jan Williams: Hope Box Theater Founder/Director, 2024 Athena Award Winner

    "The Hopebox Theatre is built on the power of the performing arts to help people heal.  As a four time cancer survivor, our founder Jan Williams has known first hand the struggle and strain that cancer puts on an individual, their family, and their community. It was during her third battle with cancer during an especially difficult treatment that the vision of the Hopebox came to be. A group of her theater students had come to her doorstep one evening to sing some of her favorite broadway show tunes and provide love, support and the hope that Jan would have a better tomorrow. This event changed her life forever! It brought her hope... so much hope that suddenly she didn’t feel sick or even tired. In fact, that night she couldn’t sleep because she was so overwhelmed with the love and hope that she felt! 

     

    As a result, Jan was inspired to start the Hopebox Theatre. She wanted to be able to give back to those who were also struggling with cancer by paying it forward. Jan felt like that experience at her doorstep brought her new life, renewed joy and especially a bright hope for her future! So even though she didn’t know whether or not she was going to beat her cancer, she went out with her beautiful bald head and found an amazing partner Curtis Dalton, who also believed in her intended mission. “To Bring Hope to Families Battling Cancer through the Performing Arts!” Curtis' family had also felt the effects of cancer when his mother passed away from cancer when he was nine years old. This theatre has been a perfect way for him to honor and cherish his mother. So with a lot of faith, Jan’s experience with theatre and Curtis’ background in construction, these new partners purchased a vacant church building in Kaysville that Jan had been keeping her eye on. They knew the moment they walked into the space that this is where the Hopebox should be! A couple months later, as renovations were underway for the new theatre, another friend, Derek Raynor came aboard as the third partner in this new adventure. Derek brought unique expertise and experience in theatrical technical design and together they started a not-for-profit organization called "The Hopebox Theatre of the Performing Arts!" It was a dream come true for all of them!

    In Jan’s own words….

    ”At times I’ve questioned why God has kept me alive. I’m so thankful to be able to see my vision realized by being able to soften the effects of cancer to an individual and their family! It is truly a dream come true! There is no place I’d rather be, than working at this theatre! We may be small, but our mission is great and we are making a positive impact... one life at a time!  I feel so blessed to be helping families in our community find hope during one of the hardest times in their life!”

    Every person, every production, everything we do at the Hopebox Theatre is driven by our mission as we strive to bring hope and light into the lives of those who are battling dark times. We invite you to join us and be part of our Hopebox Family in whatever way you can. Whether that's on stage, as a part of a production team, behind the scenes, in the audience, or as a sponsor... we want to share our mission with you and those you love." https://www.hopeboxtheatre.com/home

    4 March 2024, 6:05 am
  • 31 minutes 44 seconds
    Rachel Terry: A Non- Politico Makes a Splash in the Race for Attorney General

    Rachel Terry is a lawyer more at home in the courtroom than in the dog-eat-dog world of politics. As a wife, mother of 13-year-old twins and practicing attorney of 20 years, her life took an unexpected turn when she decided to continue her decade-long work for the state of Utah by running to serve as its next Attorney General. She’s juggling it all right now: working full-time as the Director of the State Division of Risk Management, meeting family obligations and running a statewide campaign (which is more than a full-time occupation by itself!). Through it all, she remains committed to what she sees at Utah’s priorities: immigration, federal overreach and protecting children from criminals and big tech. Rachel knows that big corporations and bureaucracies only understand one language — and it happens to be a language she’s fluent in: litigation. Rachel will continue her successful litigation record for years to come as Utah’s next Attorney General.

    19 February 2024, 6:18 am
  • 41 minutes 22 seconds
    John Dougall: Lions & Tigers & State Auditor ’aka’ UT Congressional Candidate - Oh MY!
    Welcome to "Happy Grateful Blessed," podcast.. In this episode my guest who needs no introduction....is John "Frugal" Dougall, Utah's current State Auditor and a beacon of transparency and accountability in the political arena. In a field typically dominated by accountants and CPAs, John Dougall brings a refreshing perspective as an engineer with a deep-seated passion for transparency. Despite his impactful tenure as State Auditor, John has made the courageous decision not to seek another term, believing that Utah deserves a Congressional leader with a proven track record. Renowned for his strong leadership qualities and unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility, John Dougall's legacy is etched in Utah's political landscape. The Deseret News has even heralded him as "...Possibly the most impactful auditor in Utah history..." https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/1/12/24031550/utah-legislative-session-2024-early-filing-deadline But John's journey doesn't stop here. After ten years of dedicated service as State Auditor, he's now setting his sights on representing Utah's Congressional House District 3. With past experience as a Rep for Utah HD 27 and a longstanding dedication to volunteering with the UTGOP, John's commitment to public service is undeniable. Tune in as we delve deeper into The Man behind the moniker, "Frugal Dougall"      
    15 February 2024, 10:34 pm
  • 44 minutes 51 seconds
    Andrew Van Noy: "Where Some People See...Others Have Vision"

    Andrew Van Noy has an incredible life story. He's brilliant, genuine, and incredibly interesting. He's a successful CEO. Andrew founded DeepPower, Inc. in June 2022. Prior to DeepPower, he was the Chairman and CEO of AiAdvertising, Inc. from 2012 to 2022. From 2009 to 2011 Mr. Van Noy served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for PageTransformer, a company which provided web and software development for iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Mr. Van Noy has prior experience in digital marketing, private equity and investment banking. During his years at AiAdvertising, Mr. Van Noy led strategic efforts to rebrand and restructure the business and presided over the acquisition of a number of companies and capital raising efforts. Mr. Van Noy graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

    Listen in to learn why he is truly Happy, Grateful, Blessed!

    5 February 2024, 6:48 am
  • 51 minutes 4 seconds
    Hoang for House- District 23: Hoang Nguyen "We can Do Better"

    Hoang Nguyen’s personal journey paints the picture of the ultimate American Dream: an immigrant family escapes post-war Vietnam, where they are unsafe as a result of fighting for Vietnam’s freedom alongside Americans, and arrived in the United States in 1983 as refugees.

     

    Shortly after arriving, their father was killed during a robbery. Their mother was left to navigate through language and cultural barriers to try and make a life for seven young children. Despite immense hardship and the tremendous pain that comes with loss, the Nguyens overcame every obstacle placed in front of them to find success. “I firmly believe that every Utahn should have equal access to the necessities they need to succeed, as it is through these values that my family and I have thrived.” Hoang grew up on the west side of Salt Lake City in a community that felt far away from that on the east side just a few miles away. Now, as a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and co-founder of Sapa Investment Group, Hoang has become a recognizable public figure and community leader. 

     

    As a Utahn who has lived on both sides of the valley, Hoang knows that while progress has certainly been made, We can do better. Hoang seeks to inspire and help Salt Lake residents to build community by creating equity in education and providing opportunities that can be accessed no matter what side of Salt Lake you live on. Hoang is running for House District 23 to spark this change—to ignite conversations that move us into action, working together for the future of our city, our state, and our children. She wants to ensure that the American Dream is possible for all of us no matter who we are, what we look like, or where we come from.

    After all, our differences make us stronger. United, we can be the change we want to see.

    We can be better.

    1 February 2024, 11:46 pm
  • 36 minutes 53 seconds
    Rhonda Perkes: Hello 2024!

    Welcome, political enthusiasts and curious minds, to a podcast that dives deep into the heart of Utah's political landscape! I'm thrilled to introduce our esteemed guest today, a powerhouse in the world of politics who has navigated the intricate web of campaigns and elections with finesse. Join me in welcoming the incredible Rhonda Perks, a name that has recently become synonymous with political strategy and success.

    Best known as the brilliant mind behind Congresswoman Celeste Maloy's victorious campaign, Rhonda Perks is not just a political aficionado but a dynamic force that has shaped the political narrative in Utah. Her journey began as a humble campaign volunteer, catching the eye of Congressman Chris Stewart, who recognized her potential and invited her to join his team. Rhonda not only rose to the occasion but went on to manage Congressman Stewart's final campaign, leaving an indelible mark on the Utah political scene.

    But Rhonda's story is not just about campaign victories; it's a testament to the power of passion and dedication. A self-proclaimed political nerd, Rhonda Perks has not only earned her stripes in the political arena but also shared her knowledge as a teacher. Her love for learning and teaching has undoubtedly contributed to her strategic prowess and deep understanding of Utah's unique political culture.

    What sets Rhonda apart is her proven reputation for excellence. She is not just a campaign manager; she's a political strategist. A leader with a keen insight into the intricacies of Utah politics. Her established relationships and connections throughout the state are a testament to her influence and reach. Today, we'll unravel the layers of Rhonda Perks' journey, exploring the highs and lows of her political career and gaining valuable insights into the political landscape of Utah.

    So, buckle up,  as we embark on a riveting exploration of politics, strategy, and leadership with the one and only Rhonda Perks. This is a podcast that goes beyond the headlines, giving you an insider's perspective on the world of Utah politics.

     
    1 January 2024, 6:00 am
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