Do Something More Podcast

15/01/2025

She’s been in media outlets all over the U.S. championing the ‘free range kids’ movement, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to feature Lenore Skenazy on this episode of the podcast.

Lenore shares how she became the standard bearer for this idea of helping parents foster growth in their kids by allowing them to have independent experiences. We also talk about the nonprofit she co-founded called ‘Let Grow.’ Its goal is to make it easy, normal and legal to give kids the independence they need to grow into capable, confident and happy adults.

Lenore obviously feels so passionate about this cause and I love how it comes through in this conversation. I was enlightened and felt empowered after our interview, and I know anyone who listens will be too.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-something-more/id1676139918?i=1000684081889

Let Grow

08/01/2025

As a culinary student at a school in downtown Salt Lake City, Jessica Lowe realized that instead of throwing out the food they prepared each week, she and her classmates could share it with the homeless people they often saw on their way to and from class. And that’s exactly what she started to do and continued to do for several weeks. After the class was finished, Jessica realized she wanted to keep serving food and meals, and her nonprofit 'A Little Too Kind' was born.

Now each Thursday, she serves 130 hot meals, hands out 100-120 sack lunches, and also delivers other necessities to her ‘homies’ as she calls them. She prepares the hot meals herself, and invites others to help with the sack lunches and other items.

I originally found Jessica on her Instagram account. The experiences she relates and her desire to share the love of God with all those she meets is so inspiring. Listen to this episode to hear more of her story and how she uses her experiences to share goodness in many ways.

Be a Little TOO Kind

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-something-more/id1676139918

22/12/2024

“No gifts will mean as much as acts of pure love you offer to the lonely, the worn-down, and the weary. These are gifts that remind us and them of the true reason for the season: the gift of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, who was born to cast out all fear and bring everlasting light and joy to all who follow Him.”

—Russell M. Nelson

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the ‘Do Something More’ podcast! 🎄

20/12/2024

The next couple weeks will be fun and busy for most of us. Whether you’re cleaning in preparation for visitors, baking in the kitchen, or traveling to visit family…having a good podcast to listen to can make it even better! 🙂

Here are some options for you with the 5 most listened to episodes this last year for the ‘Do Something More’ podcast. If you haven’t heard them yet, they are all great organizations and people I loved learning from, and I know you will too.

You can find any of them by searching for ‘Do Something More’ wherever you get your podcasts.

Loose Ends Project
Stitching Hearts Worldwide
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

17/12/2024

Cindy Trussel describes herself as a ‘doer’ and a hard worker. She likes to solve problems and has used that tenacity in many ways to serve and lift those around her. She came to the United States from Australia with her family as a young girl and knows what it’s like to navigate a new country and culture. After raising five biological children and then adopting three more, she felt pulled to the nonprofit world. She was involved in different ways and eventually found her life’s calling working with refugee and immigrant families. Now with the nonprofit she founded, Lighthouse Charities, their ultimate mission is to help the vulnerable and displaced be self-sufficient and empower them to achieve their own goals and dreams and be integral members of society.

Cindy talks about the workplace programs she initiated with her nonprofit that now function as full businesses to help refugees gain reading, writing, and job skills. She also shares some tender stories of women who have been displaced by war and, after coming to the U.S., found their way to Lighthouse Charities and were able to gain work and language skills through their programs.

As you can imagine, Cindy is an inspiring woman to talk to. You can feel the heart and passion for what she does. Listen to this episode to not only learn more about Lighthouse Charities, but to hear her own story and journey toward helping the thousands of people that have come her way.

Lighthouse Charities

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-something-more/id1676139918

15/12/2024

A favorite Christmas quote of mine. 🎄

11/12/2024

It’s the Christmas season! Many of us are busy with to do lists and hoping to make this time a fun and magical one for our families and those around us. But today I am going to be sharing simple ideas on how you can ‘Light the World’ with simple acts of kindness and service.

This isn’t meant to be another burden or thing to add to your to do list. This is meant to be a resource and a source of inspiration and joy as we all do our best to lift those around us this Christmas season. I especially love that these ideas are simple and doable for anyone at any stage of life.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-something-more/id1676139918?i=1000680007179

09/12/2024

I always love the chance to chat on another podcast and I especially loved doing this one because I got to talk about two things I’m passionate about…service and motherhood!

Candace ( ) is the host of the Thriving with 8 podcast. She is a mom of 8 kids and uses her show to give moms ideas of ways they can thrive in motherhood.

I love that at the end of this episode she encourages listeners to use to share ways you serve with your family this holiday season.

I wanted to give my own invite here too! This holiday season can be so busy but does provide many opportunities for us to serve with our families. And of course don’t forget that service to your family is beautiful service and that is too.

To any mom that needs to hear it, you are doing better than you think. Even if your season is a hard one right now. Please know that all the good you do for your family truly does matter, whether it feels seen or unseen. You matter and what you do for your family is the most important service you will ever give. ❤️

You can listen to this podcast by searching for ‘Thriving with 8’ wherever you get your podcasts.

08/12/2024

03/12/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday! A day dedicated in the busy holiday season to donating to charitable causes.

Since I’ve featured so many nonprofits on the podcast, I wanted to share some ideas if you’ve felt inclined to donate today. I’ve found people like to give to causes they especially feel passionate about, so I’ve organized them into different categories. These are all genuine nonprofits you can feel confident giving to.

And if you need some more ideas, feel free to scroll through the podcast episodes. Each nonprofit I cover is listed in the title. You can find it by searching for ‘Do Something More’ wherever you get your podcasts.

Happy GivingTuesday!

The Magic Yarn Project
Quinton Muir Ironman Q Foundation Inc.
Days for Girls International
CharityVision
People Helping People of Utah
Live Your Dream Foundation
The Refuge Utah
Family Haven
RODS Heroes
Utah Kids Foundation

01/12/2024

26/11/2024

Chauncy and Kelli Johnson experienced tragedy on Christmas Eve in 2010 after a snowboarder collided with Kelli and their five-year-old daughter, Elise, while they were skiing. Elise and the snowboarder both ended up passing away, and Kelli spent several months recovering from a traumatic brain injury.

It was because of these experiences and the passion they have had for skiing their whole lives that they decided to start their ‘Snow Angel Foundation’. With this foundation they began the campaign ‘Ride Another Day’ to encourage safety and awareness for skiers and snowboarders and others recreating in the outdoors.

They’ve taken their story and message around the country to ski resorts and classrooms to help educate others on the importance of being aware of personal behavior while recreating and being a good influence on those around you.

We’re starting ski and snowboard season and I thought this message was an important one to help share, but I also wanted to share Chauncy and Kelli’s story of resilience through tragedy and how they’ve decided to use their hard experiences to help teach and educate others.

Listen to this episode to learn more about them and the ‘Snow Angel Foundation’

Snow Angel Foundation Inc

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-something-more/id1676139918?i=1000678281239

25/11/2024

Last month our family had the opportunity to do a family night at a care center by our house. We told stories and sang songs with them, every member of our family helped or participated in some way. It was a great way to serve and spend time with each other.

With Thanksgiving coming up this week a lot of us are going to be spending time with our families. Whether you’re worried or excited about that, can I give a simple suggestion? Consider doing some service together! Whether it’s visiting a care center like we did, or collecting items to donate to a local nonprofit, or finding a project on JustServe.org.

Serving with our families is a great way to strengthen our relationships and enjoy our time with each other. Plus serving and giving back are universal! It is something everyone can agree on and work together for. Service really is a great way to bring any family together. :)

Happy Thanksgiving this week! Enjoy the day with your family…and I hope you all find a way to ‘Do Something More’ to lift, help, inspire, or make a difference.

22/11/2024

On the podcast episode this week I shared how you can express gratitude during this Thanksgiving holiday by telling someone in your life ‘thank you.’

I also share these three tips that can help you craft a truly impactful thank you that will stay with someone for a long time.

Every person needs to feel like they matter and make a difference. Use these ideas to serve someone in your life who you are grateful for.

I would love to hear anyone’s positive experiences of giving or receiving a thank you. Feel free to comment here or message me.

Also on the episode you can hear my own example on the thank you I put together…it’s Episode 77!

19/11/2024

Everyone needs to feel at times like they matter or that what they do matters. Expressing gratitude to those around us for the ways they have helped us and inspired us can be a beautiful way of helping others feel seen and loved…but it can also be a simple and profound way to serve.

Listen to this episode to hear my thoughts on how you can craft a sincere ‘thank you’ that can truly make a difference in someone else’s life.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-something-more/id1676139918?i=1000677503736

17/11/2024

14/11/2024

Last week I was able to attend another meeting. We heard from three nonprofits: Springville Museum of Art , Tammy Douglas Daybell Foundation , and Utah Girls Love You .g.l.y.scloset .

We also got to hear how our donation last quarter helped get phone equipment and other things necessary to keep their survivor hotline running.

I have only been part of this group for a year, but it has been so amazing to learn about all these nonprofits in Utah County and feel that in a small way we can contribute to their efforts and the good things they’re doing.

If you live in Utah County and feel like you might be interested in joining our chapter of 100 Women Who Care, let me know! I would love to tell you more about it.

100 Women is part of the 100 Alliance with chapters and giving circles all over the world. It’s a great way to get involved in the community and donate to organizations helping people right where you live.

Listen to Episode 26 of the podcast to learn more about it!

11/11/2024

Today we’re celebrating Veteran’s Day in the United States! Thank you to all our veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country.

If you see a veteran today or know one personally, reach out to them and thank them for their service. That simple thank you can be a beautiful way for all of us to serve someone today.