Vale's Now U Know Podcast
Local Utah influencers, businesses, and neighbors all share their stories to inspire and move our Utah community forward. Listen in and learn from the insights of our local high performers. Let's build our local ecosystem as we connect and grow with each other.
Episodes
32 episodes
Doug Fiefia - Building Community
Embark on an enlightening journey with Doug Fiefia, a Utah native whose diverse background—from football athlete to Google leader to State House candidate—reflects his unwavering commitment to community and progress.In our conversation, ...
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1:03:31
Feli Ika - Vocalist, Influencer, Family Girl
Dive into the melodic world of Feli Ika, Utah's very own musical sensation, on this episode of "Now U Know." With millions of views and over 300 thousand followers on social media, Feli's voice has not only captivated local hearts but also garn...
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1:08:16
Ala Brown - Coding Waves, Family Tides
Meet Ala Brown - A trailblazer in the world of software development, breaking barriers in the Polynesian community. Despite being a man of few words, Ala is incredibly humble and intelligent. He's not just a coding genius, but also an amazing f...
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1:12:14
Sione Pouha - Leading On & Off the Field
Discover the incredible journey of Sione Pouha in this podcast episode. From being a football star at the University of Utah to becoming an NFL captain for the New York Jets, Sione's story is both inspiring and powerful. But he's not just about...
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1:14:36
Rob Poleki - Washie
Have you heard of a smart toilet seat? It's a special seat that helps make going to the bathroom easier and more hygienic. The Inventor? Our guest, Rob Poleki! He noticed that even with all the fancy gadgets in public restrooms, they s...
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1:07:04
Edgar Carreon - Cultural Intelligence / Founder of Dree
As a child Edgar Carreon migrated with his family from Mexico to America, forcing him to adjust to a new culture, language, and way of life. While that adjustment would take a toll on any child, Edgar has used those hard times as fuel to help b...
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1:03:18
Calyann Barnett - Celebrity Stylist
She's worked the likes of Dwayne Wade, Shaggy, Nicki Minaj, and of course our Utah Jazz!Calyann Barnett has pioneered the merging of 2 major industries: fashion and professional sports. And true to form, she has done it with...
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Joe Hansen - Resilience
Joe Hansen and his wife Jenna are the founders of Awaken Studios. A class based fitness studio here in our lovely state of Utah. With 2 current locations, Awaken Studios continues to grow and is on track to make a much larger footprint in...
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1:17:18
Star Lotulelei - Family Man & Football Standout
It doesn't take an NFL recruiter to know that Star Lotulelei has what it takes to dominate at the highest level of football. Since he started playing in high school, Star has always been touted and talked about as one of the state's best ...
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1:07:01
Stuart Edge - Porta Potty Cleaner to YouTube Star
With millions of views and subscribers on YouTube, Stuart Edge has become one the most notable icons on the video platform. His viral success led to traveling around the world, appearing on Jimmy Fallon, and connecting with many mor...
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1:11:42
Chris Kesler - Million Dollar Side Hustle
Chris Kesler like many has a job. And still like many he also has a "side hustle"; an idea turned project turned small business on the side. What separates Chris from the crowd is that with only his 3rd year in the market his business Bad...
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1:11:31
Cameron Manwaring - Virality & Ideation
Whether you know it or not Cameron Manwaring is behind some of the most viral videos on Youtube. After working on projects that collectively rack up hundreds of millions of views, Cameron realized there was something that he knew about ma...
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1:32:48
Mary Lake - Volleyball All Star
Mary Lake has achieved what many aspiring young athletes dream of. Every volleyball record at BYU regarding her position requires you to take notice of her career. With opportunities to continue playing on a national level, Ma...
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56:23
Dan Young - Millionaire Code
Through the years Dan Young has become a household name to the Utah business community. Dan's earliest years started in California, where he began developing his entrepreneurial craft at beaches selling t shirts. After moving...
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49:34
Heber & Erica Rivera - Chef Heber
Heber and Erica are the masterminds behind Chef Heber, the brand. Together they provide a blueprint of how to navigate through family, business, and good food.With the new year upon us, we all have set goals to eat healthier. For ...
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1:32:07
Jordan Pendleton - Discipline & Leadership
Jordan Pendleton's athletic ambitions were clear as early as 5 years old, he was going to be a professional athlete. He certainly understood the price that he needed to pay and consistently demonstrated that he was willing to pay it...
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1:14:51
Reno & Sunny Mahe - Growing Through Grief
Top tier athletes, like the Mahe's, often achieve public notoriety because of their prowess on the court or field. For Reno & Sunny however, athletic accolades only scratch the surface (this includes Reno's time in t...
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1:16:06
Audrey Burton - Non-Profit Expert
Audrey Burton is a nonprofit organization expert. Today she lets us in on the mission of one of our local nonprofits that has a worldwide footprint, Interweave Solutions. She'll share her experiences in learning and understand...
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59:54
Moana Wolfgramm Feinga - Fame, Family, & Music
What would it be like to hear your song on the radio? For most of us, we'll never know... Lucky for us our guest Moana Wolfgramm Feinga fills us in. Her family band, better known as The Jets, filled the radio waves around the ...
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57:57
Sunia Tauteoli - Successful Teams
As a life long athlete, Sunia Tauteoli certainly has been a part of many successful teams. However, you'll find that his off the field team is just as important. Tauteoli's family support system has always played a big role in his success...
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1:00:05
ELENYI - Music for the Soul
With millions of views on social media, the positive impact that ELENYI has made is global. Sisters Seli, Desi, & Ari are the faces and voices of the musical group but they let us know that the rest of the family also plays a crucial role i...
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1:01:16
Setefano Taukafa - Leaving Professional Rugby for the USA
While fulfilling his dream in playing for the National Rugby League in Australia, Setefano Taukafa abruptly pivoted his life and moved to America. This move may have surprised many in the NRL community, but for those close to Setefano it was ju...
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1:09:52
Austin Childs - No Coding? No Problem
Literally from birth, founder of software company AusMark, Austin Childs has been breaking stereotypes. Born in the Pacific and adopted to a sweet family in Utah, Austin was destined to have a unique outlook on the world. Today Aust...
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