Featured Guests

Lacy Cowley is a wife and mother of 7 children, and a business owner of 10 years.  She grew up in Enterprise Utah and has resided there ever since. Lacy became a widow at age 23 and had to learn to navigate life as a single mother until she met her husband, Kurtis, when she was 26. Together, they have since moved twice and are looking at a third time to build their dream home. Lacy loves music, camping, and shopping. She absolutely loves running her kids to all their extra curricular activities and watching them all learn and grow in life. Lacy’s greatest lessons learned through life trials are that the Atonement applies to everyone, God’s reach is never too far, and his love for you is undeniable.

Pennie Bigelow is the mother of 8 amazing children and  grandmother to 35 even more amazing grandchildren, and two beautiful great grandchildren. She was a stay at home mom but she and her husband ran their own construction company up until David’s death in 2017. She has served in the church in R.S., Y.W., and primary. David and she served a mission in The Addiction Recovery Program. Most recently she taught institute in the program in Rexburg Idaho and presently she is back in YWs. She loves to cook for people who love to eat, and she loves to crochet, sew, quilt and craft. This life has been such an amazing gift! Every experience has brought more tender mercies and blessings than I can count.

Mike is a graduate from BYU in accounting, but his career shifted after college to software development and information systems. He added an MBA to his education path in 2015. His family, career, and the opportunities to travel within the states and abroad have helped him to make his for a fulfilling life. Family is central to his life, with six children and a growing number of grandchildren (12.22 grands with 10 girls and 2 boys and one TBD). He enjoys spending time with them, amidst the challenges they have faced, and loves all things family. Becoming a widow at the center of raising such a large family was a unique life experience and difficult to say the least, but embracing it brought both the joys and challenges by finding ways to thrive as life moves forward.He loves being physically active outdoors and especially when it involves time with family and close friends. He is finally becoming adept at managing his life as a single man while maintaining those strong family connections and enjoying the things that bring him peace and joy.

Brandon is a central Utah farm boy but always had a passion for finance.  He bought his first Microsoft stock shares in 1991 when he was just 17 years old and has enjoyed investment management in his personal and professional life ever since.  He is a Certified Public Accountant in tax and the longest tenured Investment Advisor Representative with BOSS Retirement Solutions out of Lehi, Utah. 

As a recent empty nester, in September of 2025 he moved to open a new office for the firm in Saint George.  His specialties are forward looking tax strategies for any financial situation but especially getting to a tax-free position in retirement—he manages over $250 million retirement assets.  Brandon has also been a long-time business owner involved in rental real estate and land development and he managed Norbest Turkeys as President and Chief Financial Officer. 

In 2001, only 3 months into his career as a CPA they discovered his first wife had primary brain cancer.  Instead of an 18-month prognosis, his wife lived 10.5 years leaving behind three beautiful children before passing in March of 2012. 

Brandon was married a second time for almost 11 years and has been divorced since April of 2023.  He is a grandfather to 5 beautiful grandchildren and loves his family.  His work helping people with tax strategies, serving in the gospel, any sport for exercise, and being with his family and friends brings his life’s greatest happiness!

Dennis and Nykele Leavitt have been married for 40 years and are the parents of 4 children and have 9 fantastic grandchildren,  His career has provided a wide variety of opportunities, including leadership as an educator, motivational speaker, author, general manager, and chief operations officer. He is currently the President and CEO of two non-profit organizations focused on educating youth and families in American history and civics to help empower youth to preserve their liberties. Dennis received his associate’s degree from Dixie College, a bachelor’s degree in political science from Brigham Young University, and a master’s degree in educational counseling from the University of Phoenix. Dennis currently serves as the Second Counselor in the Utah St. George Mission Presidency. He has been an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life, and has served in various capacities, including Young Men’s President, Bishop, and Stake President. The Leavitts enjoy travel and sports, and most importantly spending time with family.

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Dr. Denim L. Slade is a Ph.D.-level coach, speaker, and former therapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Known for his compassionate approach, Dr. Slade specializes in guiding people through transitions, healing from trauma, and building healthy relationships.

As the creator of C.O.R.E., a temperament and personality model, he empowers individuals to better understand what makes them truly unique in order to foster personal growth and connection with those around them. His Healthy+Happy Program combines proven therapeutic and coaching methods to help people move forward with purpose and hope.

Dr. Slade’s work is deeply informed by his own journey through loss, including the passing of his son and his father. These experiences have strengthened his commitment to helping others find resilience, hope, and renewal in the face of grief.