Extraordinary Us

It was fun to sit down, catch up and have a compelling conversation with my former competitor and current Governor of Utah, Spencer J. Cox. In this eye-opening episode, Governor Cox shares personal struggles that he has experienced in life and opens up about how they have informed his leadership style. We discuss everything from growing up in Fairview, Utah to now leading one of the fastest-growing states in the country. If you are curious about who Spencer really is this episode is for you!

Today I got to sit down and have a fun and interesting conversation with Jess Toolson. She is the founder of Mixhers and they are everywhere! After living internationally with her young family for 12 years, Jess followed her dreams of creating a brand to help women feel more healthy and like themselves. She shares insights about being proactive, her passion for connection and community, and growing a company in the health space for women.

Today I got to sit down with a fellow venture capitalist Blake Modersitzki. Blake came from a small-town farm in Idaho and is now one of the big names in investing in Silicon Slopes and beyond. In this insightful episode he shares lessons he's learned throughout the years and the future he sees for entrepreneurs. We discuss everything from cryptocurrency to life on the farm. This is a fun episode you don't want to miss.

Today I got to sit down and have an intimate conversation with my favorite person. My wife, Sally Burningham. Sally grew up knowing that there were two passions she had in life. Being a mother, and being a teacher. She has been able to live both of those passions and approaches each new opportunity with boundless positivity and simplicity. She’s always teaching me something new and I learn from her every day. I hope you enjoy getting to know her a little bit more and will mourn with us at the recent passing of Sal’s dad.

Today I give you an inside glimpse into one of America’s most well known families; the Huntsman’s. Here are a couple of questions I ask Jon and Mary Kaye: 1. What’s it really like to be a Huntsman? 2. The role that faith has played in their lives? 3. How they decided not to run a write in campaign for Utah Governor 2020? Hope you enjoy this inside look!

I learned something new and insightful in my conversation with an old friend Gabe Reid today. Even he, a college star and NFL football player struggled with his self confidence. Learn how he built confidence and overcame his fears while famously fumbling in the Super Bowl, and why that mistake was one of the best things that ever happened to him.

Jeff switches seats for this episode and is interviewed by Michael Jolley. Jeff shares what he learned from running for governor, his big takeaways from his life experience thus far, and why he started the Us podcast.

Former Congressman Jason Chaffetz discusses politics, public service, and being a conservative. He emphasizes the importance of being the change you want to see and pursuing your passion. They touch on media appearances, the challenges of being a Congressperson, lack of engagement in politics, and the balance between politics and being a Fox News pundit. Chaffetz also shares his favorite activities and hobbies, including public speaking and wildlife photography. The podcast concludes with discussions on his future plans and gratitude for his impact.

Former Attorney and Founder of LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Resources Home Encircle, Stephenie Larsen, is interviewed by Jeff Burningham on season 2 of Extraordinary US. In this episode, Stephanie shares the founding story behind the mission at Encircle, the reality and struggles many LGBTQ+ individuals face every day, how family members can better support this community, and the importance of being kind and gracious to each other.

Greg McKeown, NY Times best-selling author of Essentialism and now Effortless, a leading public speaker, is Jeff’s guest on the latest episode of Extraordinary US. Greg discusses the role of mentorship in his life, essentialism, what it takes to create sustainable success and burnout. Throughout this episode, we are reminded of of what matters most, and are taught how to make doing those things effortless.