Cultural Fire Events

Grow the Flow Utah

Mike chats with Executive Director Dr. Ben Abbott. Grow The Flow Utah is a citizen-led initiative dedicated to restoring and protecting the Great Salt Lake by advocating for policies and water practices that return more water to the lake. An initiative of Conserve Utah Valley, it brings together community members, scientists, and leaders to raise awareness and support sustainable solutions that protect the lake’s environmental and economic future. GrowTheFlowUtah.org

Odyssey Dance Theatre - Shut Up & Dance!

Mike chats with Founder & Artistic Director Derryl Yeager about Odyssey Dance Theatre, a Utah-based professional repertory company dedicated to producing high-quality theatrical dance while supporting local artists. Their lively spring showcase, “Shut Up & Dance,” features a dynamic mix of styles and original works highlighting the company’s versatility and creative talent, and runs April 7–11 at The Grand Theatre. OdysseyDance.com

Dahlia's Hope

Mike chats with President and Co-Founder Cherstyn Stockwell, Board Chair Layne Thompson, and Executive Director Amanda Meyer. Dahlia’s Hope is a Utah nonprofit providing trauma-informed aftercare to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual violence. The organization offers holistic support—including therapy, housing, and life-skills resources—to help survivors heal and build independent lives, empowering them to reclaim their strength and resilience. DahliasHope.org

Community Nursing Services - Art & Soup

Mike chats with Marketing and Communications Manager Candida Benson & Featured Artist Erin Blundell. Community Nursing Services is a Utah nonprofit founded in 1928 that provides home health, hospice, and charitable care regardless of ability to pay. Its annual Art & Soup fundraiser runs March 10-12 at Mountain America Expo Center, featuring local artists and restaurant soups, with proceeds supporting CNS’s Charitable Care programs. CNS-Cares.org

Cultural Fire Events

Mike chats with Founder and Executive Director Jacob Crane. Cultural Fire Events Inc. is an Indigenous-led nonprofit in Utah that creates spaces for Native culture to thrive. They put on powwows and other community events, and they also organize support efforts like firewood drives for families on the Navajo Nation. Everything they do centers on strengthening Indigenous communities, celebrating tradition, and making sure Native voices lead the way. www.CulturalFireEvents.org