In this episode, CEO and founder of Pure Water Solutions, Ryan Bowen, gives an extraordinary inside glimpse into the art and science of selling and the investment strategies that have made him a multi-millionaire and world community icon.
About Ryan Bowen: Utah native Ryan Bowen has been an entrepreneur since a very young age. Before he had a driver’s license, he was buying and selling cars and looking for a way to move ahead in this world. He knew early on he had to be different and find a different product or business that he could pioneer with his energy and drive in a new and or emerging market. In 1996, at the tender age of just 19 years old, Ryan saw the future of the employee drinking water industry and immediately made an impact by tirelessly educating business customers on the advantages of a “bottleless” water system vs bottled water in the marketplace. Over the years, this tireless pursuit lead to the establishment of Pure Water Solutions of America, which is the largest independent bottleless, water company in the world today. Based out of Salt Lake City Utah, Pure Water Solutions of America services it’s customers in Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Washington, and Nevada with the highest quality drinking water and ice products in the marketplace. What separates Pure Water Solutions of America is its relentless pursuit of “customer happiness” by doing whatever it takes to service their customers quickly and efficiently with a great attitude. This culture starts at the top with Ryan Bowen drawing from his contagiously positive attitude and grand vision for life. Today, Pure Water Solutions of America is an industry leader in the bottleless water community and Ryan is a much sought-after expert in this field. Just as Ryan saw the future of employee drinking water in 1996, Ryan also recognized the need for high quality ice in the marketplace but traditionally the ice business had been dominated by restaurant supply companies with a business model that includes paying cash for the systems, never purifying the water entering the systems and then disposing of the systems once they became too service intensive. What Ryan did was “change the model” and start to purify the water going into the systems and then instead of paying cash for ice systems, he simply leased customers the systems while maintaining and servicing the product. This “change in model” and industry vision has led to an entire industry following the same process in order to service the customer better while at the same time extending the life of products and enhancing revenues. Ryan has a unique knack of looking at any industry with an unencumbered fresh perspective. This perspective generally gives him a clear vision and path to industry leadership in that particular marketplace or channel. Ryan also owns Bowen Investments, which was formed over 25 years ago. He started with flipping cars and homes. Bowen Investments was one of the largest and best flipping companies in the West Coast in the 90’s. When the world started doing the same thing he pivoted over to hard money loans and real estate developments. Over the years he has focused on scaling companies. He is currently invested in over 25 amazing companies and is always looking for other great investments. Whatever industry gets Ryan’s attention next will be lucky to have his tireless energy, vision, help and drive to take it to the next level of success.
Governor signals openness to Red Flag law discussion.
Utah Drought: So far, no sign of a special session.
Do we need an executive order to save water? Would it do any good?
Some cities are offering cash if you flip your strip: South Jordan- “A cash rebate of $1.00 per square foot is available to residential customers who convert the landscaping in their park strips from lawn to a water-efficient design. Program participants who attend a free park strip class will receive $1.25 per square foot of grass removed and replaced with water-efficient landscaping.”
HB242, $250 million in grants to fast-track metering of secondary water- that has until now been a free for all.
HB410, puts the Utah Department of Natural Resources in charge of the selection process for a conservation/trust and award money
US Senate Race: Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved Utah’s U.S. Senate race from “Safe Republican” to “Likely Republican” after a recent DesNews Hinckley Poll putting Lee at 41% McMullin 37%
Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved Utah's U.S. Senate race from "Safe Republican" to "Likely Republican" after a recent DesNews Hinckley Poll giving @SenMikeLee a small lead 41% – 37% over Independent @EvanMcMullin. Good news for McMullin fundraising. First we have a primary#utpolpic.twitter.com/KYh1AVaxnA
After children learn to crawl they start to pull up into standing position. This indicates that they could be getting ready to start walking.
Jade Elliott spoke with Jackie Swan, Early Intervention Program Director, Summit County Health Department, to discuss how parents can help prepare their child to start walking on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast.
Babies pull to stand typically at the couch and learn to cruise by moving side to side against the couch. Placing something they want on the couch helps encourage the child to pull into standing position. Also, taking off the cushions of the couch allows for a lower surface for their height.
After the child is cruising they learn to bridge between two surfaces (couch and small table). Children use push toys for balance and standing by themselves. They will stand at small tables to play with toys. They learn to stand by themselves and stand in the middle of the floor when they learn balance skills. They want to learn to move around their environment.
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
In this episode, Dan Farr – husband, father, entrepreneur, creator, and producer of FanX, shares his life filled with child-like wonderment and climb to the top of the celebrity fan experience.
About Dan Farr: Dan Farr is an entrepreneur, known for co-founding DAZ 3D, a 3D content and software company, and for founding FanX® Salt Lake Comic Convention. DAZ 3D is a company that develops and publishes 3D digital content and software for creative professionals and hobbyists. In 2005 Farr authored and created (along with his partner and team at DAZ 3D), an illustrated Christmas book entitled Mr. Finnegan’s Giving Chest using DAZ 3D’s products and featured actor Dick Van Dyke. The book sold over 100k copies. Shortly after leaving DAZ 3D in the spring of 2012, Farr began planning FanX® Salt Lake Comic Convention, a comic book and pop culture convention. The inaugural event (Sept 2013) had approximately 70,000 attendees, which is the North American record for a first year of that type of event. FanX® Salt Lake Comic Convention has continued to grow to having 80-100k attendees annually. Many of the celebrity guests who have attended the events can be quoted to say that the Salt Lake show is the best and their favorite to attend of any convention of its type. In 2021, Dan Farr Productions and JWright Productions (Jeff and Abbey Wright) acquired Imaginarium Inc. which produced Comic and Pop Culture conventions in Tampa, Atlanta and Indianapolis, expanding their portfolio of successful events. Dan lives in Draper with his wife Stephanie and their 3 children.
It can be very difficult to get a good night’s sleep when you’re pregnant.
Jade Elliott spoke with Hannele Laine, an OB/Gyn from Intermountain Healthcare, about the reasons many women experience sleep challenges during pregnancy and some strategies to help you get a better night’s sleep.
Sleep disturbances are common in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester as your baby grows larger and it’s harder to get comfortable. Common problems include difficulty falling asleep, increased waking at night, experiencing lighter sleep and shortened sleep intervals of deep sleep, which can all leave you feeling less rested.
This is likely due to a combination of factors including hormonal, physical and emotional changes as well as medical issues related to pregnancy.
According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 1998 Women and Sleep poll, 78 percent of women report more disturbed sleep during pregnancy, than at other times. Another study found that 97 percent of women had an average of three wakings per night in the third trimester. Lastly, there is some evidence that inadequate sleep – less than five to six hours, may negatively impact pregnancy and labor as well.
Physical causes of sleep problems during pregnancy:
Nausea
Heartburn/reflux
Difficulty in finding a comfortable position
Increased nighttime urination
Restless legs
Leg cramps
Low back pain
Sleep apnea
Emotional reasons sleep may be more difficult during pregnancy:
Many women worry about the birth, balancing motherhood and work, adding another child to the family, relationship changes and more. In addition, anxiety and depression are more common in pregnancy and the postpartum period and are frequently associated with sleep disturbances. And the current COVID-19 pandemic has added additional worries for pregnancy, delivery and motherhood.
But, there is hope! There are many things you can do to improve your sleep, including behavioral strategies, counseling and sometimes medication. Be sure to discuss sleep concerns with your doctor, especially if it’s impacting your normal functioning at work or with your partner or family. If you are having depression or anxiety, there is good evidence that treating it during pregnancy improves outcomes for women and their babies.
Tips for better sleep hygiene:
Keep a regular sleep schedule.
Create a relaxing bedtime routine – dim the lights, take a warm bath/shower, practice mind-quieting techniques.
Reduce stimuli – no screen time on TV, phone, or computer for two hours before bed.
Practice mindfulness or meditation.
Exercise for a minimum of 20 minutes per day, but not close to bedtime.
Avoid naps late in the day.
Avoid caffeine in the afternoon or evening.
Create a comfortable sleep position with extra pillows for cushioning (between legs, under your tummy or back).
Plan for 7-9 hours of sleep.
Tips for pregnant women to improve their sleep:
For increased nighttime urination – decrease fluid intake in the evenings.
For heartburn/GERD – avoid food that are spicy, acidic or fried. Take an over the counter antacid such as Tums.
For leg cramps – avoid soda/carbonated drinks. Add a calcium supplement like Tums.
For restless legs – if your iron level is low, ask your doctor about an iron supplement.
For sleep apnea — if you snore three or more times per week or your partner reports you stop breathing during sleep, talk to your doctor about testing.
Discuss any herbal supplements or over the counter medications with your doctor.
If sleep issues don’t resolve, talk to your doctor about when sleep medications such as Unisom, Benadryl, or melatonin can be used during pregnancy.
Sleep post-partum is also an issue:
Babies wake every three hours on average. So even though the sleep you get tends to be better quality, it is very disrupted and therefore easy to have inadequate sleep.
Continue to practice good sleep hygiene postpartum.
Go to bed at the same time as your baby if possible.
Consider a morning walk to help with day/night rhythm.
Sleep when the baby sleeps during the day.
Ask your partner, friend or family to help you prioritize sleep. (They could watch the baby, or do laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, etc.)
Contact your doctor if you note increased anxiety or depression.
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
In this episode, real estate sales champion and influencer, Jimmy Rex, shares how service for others enabled his climb to the top of his profession.
About Jimmy Rex: Jimmy Rex is best known for his top-rated podcast “The Jimmy Rex Show” and his best-selling book “You End Up Where You’re Heading.” But his life is so much more than that. He is a real estate expert having sold over 2500 homes in his career, an angel investor in over a dozen businesses including a seed round investor in Nikola motors, entrepreneur, adventurer, and family man. Jimmy is also an adrenaline junkie and loves to give back, always looking for the next great story. Whether it is swimming with tiger sharks, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, running with the bulls, or working undercover to help rescue kids being sex trafficked, Jimmy is never bored. Recently he returned back from his 70th country visited. His mission is to share love with all and to show everyone around him how to live an extraordinary life.
Host: Heidi Hatch
Guests: Greg Hughes, Former Utah House Speaker & Maura Carabello, Exoro Group
Utah GOP held their own debates: Party leader Carson Jorgensen was the moderator.
Utah’s Primary Debates with the nonpartisan debate commission: Who ditched and why?
Utah County Ritualistic Sex Abuse Investigation Nightmare
TUESDAY: UT County Sherriff’s office announces “Ritualistic Sex abuse” investigation
WEDNESDAY AM: UT County DA calls a news conference says, “I learned that my wife and I were part of those allegations, allegedly that we were guilty of cannibalizing young children, and murdering young children,” Leavitt said. Allegations he said they were cleared of years ago. Calls on the Sherriff to resign.
WEDNESDAY PM: Sherriff holds news conference to say he and multiple other agencies are dealing with a serious case of sexual abuse, never said DA Leavitt’s name and no he won’t resign.
THURSDAY: Adam Pomeroy is dropping out of the Utah County Attorney race- clearing the way for his opponent Jeff Gray.
FRIDAY: Leavitt defends record on sex crimes prosecutions.
When you’re pregnant and you think about delivering your baby, you might worry about the pain during childbirth. But many women might not think too much about the pain that can continue after childbirth. Right after you have a baby, whether you’ve had a regular vaginal delivery or if you’ve had a Caesarean section, which requires abdominal surgery, women typically feel very tired and pretty sore for a few days.
Jade Elliott spoke with Kim Compagni, a pharmacist and executive operations director of pain management services for Intermountain Healthcare and Amy Campbell, a nurse and the Interim executive director for the women’s health clinical program at Intermountain Healthcare, about the things you can do to manage the pain after childbirth.
How does the pain after childbirth vary depending on the kind of delivery you have? What’s typical for a vaginal delivery?
Uterine cramping is the most common pain women experience after childbirth. The body releases oxytocin after your baby is born to begin the process of shrinking the uterus back to its pre-pregnancy size. There is also pain as the uterus begins to contract and tighten back up. This also slows post-partum bleeding. This cramping pain may also increase during breastfeeding. Uterine cramping is typically described as dull, aching pain. Women typically also have perineum pain and some swelling. Most women describe it as a stinging type pain, sometimes throbbing pain. It’s common to have pain in the vaginal wall from an episiotomy or tearing of the perineum.
And what about if you have complications like delivering by Caesarean section, how can that affect your pain level?
Uterine cramping is normal after a Caesarean section as well. A C-section procedure is done by making a horizonal incision just above the pubic bone. The pain from a C-Section is incisional pain or surgical pain in that lower abdominal muscle. Women describe this as stinging, throbbing or sharp shooting pain.
How does pain tolerance vary from woman to woman?
Pain tolerance varies from person to person. Every woman is different and the trauma to the mother’s body varies during every birth. Typically, when it’s a second or subsequent birth, women have more cramping and after pains. Pain varies from woman to woman by her ability to cope and her endurance for pain as well. Rest is so important to improve pain tolerance. Many women have adopted the practice of meditation and hypnosis to prepare for the birth experience, and these same methods can be used after birth. Pain tolerance can be improved greatly with these practices.
In childbirth, the amount of after pains depend on if it’s your first birth. Typically, when it’s a second or subsequent birth, women have more cramping and after pains.
What should new moms know about alleviating pain after childbirth?
Pain is part of childbirth. It’s normal. Have realistic expectations afterward. Talk to your doctor, midwife and pharmacist to help determine if you might need pain control after childbirth.
Your postpartum nurses can help teach you simple ways to help alleviate postpartum pain. Positioning your body is important. You can use pillows for your back, or under your arms or knees. Ice packs placed on your perineal area or Caesarean incision are very helpful. Witch hazel pads help both soothe perineal pain and keep the area clean. Lidocaine spray or gel can be applied for instant topical pain relief.
5 Simple Ways to Relieve Pain After Childbirth
Use ice packs for soreness
Apply topical Lidocaine spray or gel
Use witch hazel pads to soothe and clean the perineal area
Use over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen
For complications, use non-opioid prescription pain relievers.
What types of pain relief may be used?
The key to pain management is to take scheduled acetaminophen and Ibuprofen around the clock for 2-3 days postpartum. The scheduled doses of medications will allow for an opioid free postpartum period. Rotate every 3-4 hours taking 1000 mg acetaminophen and alternating with 600 mg of ibuprofen. Ibuprofen also reduces swelling. You should only rarely need an opioid after childbirth and usually only for one to two days.
After childbirth is a time period where constipation can be troublesome, and opioids compound the problem. Taking stool softeners, drinking plenty of fluids and getting a short walk in each day can alleviate the constipation.
Over the counter topical medications such as dibucaine ointment and witch hazel can provide some additional pain relief and can help with swelling. We want women to be comfortable, so discuss on-going pain issues with your provider.
Why might postpartum women be at risk for becoming addicted to prescription pain relievers?
Childbirth is difficult. You’re tired, you’re in pain, especially with a c-section. Your hormones are fluctuating. It’s a big life change and adjustment. The combination of all those things could lead to postpartum depression, anxiety or addiction.
In the past, opioids were a common solution for pain. But now, we know more of the risks about opioids and about many opioid alternatives.
Are opioids safe for your baby if you plan to breastfeed?
When you’re nursing, medications can end up in your breastmilk and affect your baby. Check with your provider or pharmacist about what medications are safe when breastfeeding. If opioids are used by the mother, the infant should be monitored for sedation and respiratory depression. Withdrawal symptoms can occur in breast-fed infants when moms stop taking an opioid or when breast-feeding is stopped.
Is it safe for moms to take opioids short term after delivery?
In recent years, we’ve become much more aware of the risks of prescription opioids and opioid addiction. We recommend not taking opioids for more than three days after childbirth. If you have an opioid prescription and it says you can take it every four hours, you don’t need to take it every four hours. As your pain lessens, you should cut back the dose and frequency.
Why is it good to avoid opioids?
A side effect of opioids is drowsiness. Women have oxytocin in their body naturally after delivery and that makes you tired. So those things combined, can make it hard to take care of your baby. Your baby needs your full attention.
Opioids can be highly addictive. Taking opioids can lead to addiction, which can lead to other problems that could interfere with your ability to take care of your baby or family, maintain relationships, make good decisions, keep yourself and your baby safe, go to work or school or achieve your goals.
What is the potential for opioid addiction?
Physical dependence typically takes about seven days. The likelihood of developing opioid use disorder increases with time and dose. That is why it’s best to try to limit the number of opioids prescribed.
If your pain continues or increases after you get home from the hospital, when should you call your provider?
It’s normal to have perineal pain or C-section incision pain. But call your provider if you have chest pain or a hard time breathing, or pain or a lump in your legs or if you notice any redness, swelling, or heat on your body.
For more information about women’s health services and postpartum care at Intermountain Healthcare visit:
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
In this episode, musical duo Joel McClausland and Kevin Peay known as Afterglow, share how friendship turned into a climb to the top of their profession.
About Joel & Kevin: Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay are better known to thousands of loyal fans around the world as the musical duo AFTERGLOW. Joel and Kevin began their musical career together over 40 years ago in Pleasant Grove, Utah. As Juniors in High School they began singing together at school assemblies and performing for community groups and at local fairs. They eventually presented LDS firesides and concerts in the United States prior to their missions in Japan and St. Louis in 1980. In 1984 AFTERGLOW signed a recording contract. They have since recorded 17 albums for Deseret Book, five of which were recorded in England with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
