Joel Macey is a life long Salt Laker who recently completed a Master degree in Gerontology at the University of Utah. Joel gives his insight into aging and how to do it gracefully with the help of a village model. He is currently working on bringing a village model to his Wasatch Hollow neighborhood where neighborhood relationships allow residents to have the supports they need to age in place.  You can connect with Joel and learn more about the Village Model by visiting the Wasatch Hollow Village website at: 

www.wasatchhollow.helpfulvillage.com

Shurooq Al Jewari is an undergraduate student at the University of Utah who is studying Psychology. Shurooq is passionate about mental health and creating a culture where talking about mental health is less stigmatized and more accepted. Shurooq shares what it is like to be a part of Gen Z and how Gen Z has been approaching mental health. Shurooq advocates for our community to be better with mental health education and helping refugees adapt and integrate.

You can connect with Shurooq through instagram: @shurooqaljewari

Walaa Hmeida is an undergraduate student at the Utah State University who is in the final year of her undergraduate degree in Psychology. Walaa is hoping to go onto become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the goal of helping kids. Walaa shares her family’s incredible journey of fleeing war in her home country of Syria, living in Turkey for 3 years, before being invited to come to the USA as a refugee. Walaa pushes us to go out of our way to make relationships with people who are different from us.

You can connect with Walaa through instagram: @walaahmeida

Dusty Hulet is a filmmaker and producer whose work has ranged from projects in far-flung locations around the world, to localized efforts here in Salt Lake City––the place he’s called home for the past 12 years. Dusty shares insight into the nuts and bolts of filmmaking, while also speaking to the joy of bringing people together for local hangs and wilderness adventures. 

Get connected with Dusty by following him on Instagram (@dustyhulet), checking out his website (http://www.dustyhulet.com) or by renting his recent documentary, Bears of Durango (http://www.bearsofdurango.com.)

Episode Description: Lyndy Barnard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) who owns and operates the mental health practice, Mind and Strength, which uses a true holistic approach to health and well-being. Lyndy and her team focus on integrating all aspects of health and wellness with a focus on general mental health, body image and resiliency. Lyndy hopes that the community will become healthier as we develop resiliency and focus on preventive approaches to health and wellness. 

Get connected to Lyndy through her website: 

www.mymindmystrength.com

 and by following her on instagram @mindandstrength

Pacifique Missi shares his journey from Congo, to Tanzania to Salt Lake City. Pacifique talks about his parents fleeing Congo because of war, life being born in a refugee camp in Tanzania, and having to live in the refugee camp for 16 years before finally migrating to the USA. Pacifique shares his insights on adjusting to life in Utah as a high school aged youth and advocates for our community to do better at integrating refugee youth into all areas of our communities. 

You can keep up with Pacifique and follow his passions of fashion, soccer and staying fit through instagram: @roi_pacieh

Jason Stout and his family recently fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion. Jason and his family were living in Ukraine to be closer to his wife’s family, who are native Ukrainians. Initially, Jason wanted to stay in Ukraine and help with the war efforts but he realized his skills and abilities might be more useful in helping gather very needed supplies that he could help get directly to Ukrainians on the front lines of the war while keeping his wife and family safe here in Utah. Jason is volunteering his time to assist the Responsibility Foundation in procuring and delivering basic frontline military supplies such as armored vests and helmets. Jason would like to give special recognition to Ben Gochberg and the team at Redemption Tactical for their support in his efforts.

You can connect with Jason, help purchase frontline supplies for the Ukrainian volunteer soldiers and in general support Ukraine by visiting www.responsibilityfoundation.org

If you want to hear more about the family hiding in their basement for 3.5 months that was mentioned in this episode click the following link: https://bit.ly/3JVAvLR

Dr. Ana Antunes completed her PhD in Education at the University of Utah. Ana was born and raised in Brazil and then came to Utah as a student where she completed two Masters degrees before her PhD. Ana is a lifelong learner who hopes to help youth from diverse backgrounds get the educational opportunities they deserve. Ana and Pete explore what our community might improve on when it comes to challenging issues and topics related to education. Ana advocates for us all to do better in involving youth in conversations about how to help them, especially youth who move into our communities from refugee and immigrant backgrounds. 

You can connect with Ana on twitter @anaantunes