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Dave Jensen is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sandlot Partners, an independent private investment firm. He also co-founded Beacon Data, an expert data strategy and implementation company serving the private equity community. Dave enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his wife Liz and their 5 children. In addition to being an avid golfer, skier, hiker, and movie watcher, Dave is a former professional baseball player (KC Royals 3rd round pick). Today Dave and I talk all about his life journey starting out with baseball and the pivotal lessons he learned playing the game. We talk about how his career path took him to play professional baseball, but then led to medical device sales and, a few years later, onto Wall Street, and now managing his private investment firm. But then we turn from talking about all his success, fame, and fortune to talking about something that so many of us can relate to, something that humanizes all of us because it's no respecter of persons: mental health. For the first time on a public platform, Dave opens up about his struggle with mental health for over 20 years and talks about why he's decided to start talking to people about it, and we just talk about why it's so important to bring these issues out of the darkness of fear and shame and into the light. Finally we discuss an incredible conference Dave's putting on with his business partner Casey Baugh called MW3 and how they plan to raise as much money as possible for Primary Promise, a foundation for Primary Children's Hospital in Utah and the personal development opportunity it will be for anyone attending.Time Stamps:[01:37] - Dave Jensen describes the different roles he embodies in his life and his early beginnings.[05:00] - Dave shares how his father became a huge advocate for him to play professional baseball.[08:09] - “I need to figure this stuff out.”[12:20] - Dave talks about how grit can open new opportunities.[16:13] - Dave went from doing sales in the medical field to going to business school. How did he make the transition?[21:48] - Dave brings his own perspective to mental health with his own experience.[26:23] - When you stop hiding the darkness of silent struggles, you take away a bit of its power.[32:07] - How can you have more compassion for yourself and others?[40:26] - Dave mentions his upcoming Wealth and Mindset Conference.[45:07] - “I’m trying to have more love for myself and more love for other people.”Supporting Resources:Learn more about the Wealth and Mindset Conference April 17th-18th 2023 in Provo Utah at Mw-3.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The heaviness of the Covenant School Shooting in Nashville is weighing heavy on our hearts, so we felt like God wanted us to process this out loud today, on our podcast, with you. We don't profess to be the experts, but we'll share our experiences and some of the writings and teachings from leaders both in our faith and other faiths that have helped us navigate hard times like these. If you've been feeling helpless and frustrated about what happened in Nashville last week, I hope this episode can provide a safe space to process those feelings and help guide you to the places where we've found peace and understanding.Time Stamps:[00:50] - Corrine and Neil switched today’s topic to have a real, raw conversation about the recent school shooting.[03:37] - Neil shares his first reaction to the news, especially as a parent himself and as someone who lost loved ones to traumatic situations.[07:55] - How do Corrine and Neil feel about mentioning the school shooting to their children?[10:23] - “Why would God not prevent this?”[14:10] - What about the small moments that change the outcome, like divine intervention?[16:22] - Is there any purpose of an imperfect world?[20:13] - Tragedy and beauty both exist in the world.[22:42] - Facing situations with thoughts, prayer, and action.[25:56] - Corrine talks about experiencing the power of collective prayer.[28:46] - Do these situations drive you away from God or closer to God?[34:40] - Remember to be kind and empathetic.[40:12] - Open yourself up to move with peace in your heart.[41:54] - Continue to pray, take action, and stay connected to God.Supporting Resources:"Tragedy or Destiny" From the life of Spencer W. Kimball."When Bad Things Happen to Good People" Book by Harold S. KushnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Fab Sagebin was born in the south of Brazil and grew up in Utah. He studied biology and chemistry at UVU before attending NYU School of Medicine. He trained in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Rochester with an emphasis in advanced heart failure and mechanical heart technology. In 2019, he was recruited to Southern California where he started Orange County's first mechanical heart program. In 2023, he and his wife launched Tche, a plant-based coffee and energy drink alternative. He lives in San Clemente with his wife and four boys and is one of my husband Neil's best friends from high school, which we'll talk about today. This episode is intensely entertaining, fun, and educational. If you've ever watched and enjoyed a medical TV drama, you will absolutely love today's interview with Fab where he tells some pretty wild stories from surgical residency. He shares his journey with us going from not even planning to get a college education to becoming a heart surgeon and why he chose that specialty. We also get to talk all about health and what you should actually be looking out for if you're over 30 and want to be heart healthy. And if Fab's drink Tche has changed your life like it has changed ours (Neil getting off energy drinks and me overcoming the energy low of postpartum depression), you'll also love hearing why and how he created Tche and the things he put into Tche as a doctor that he knew every adult needed on a daily basis. You're going to be seriously entertained and educated today and if you haven't tried Tche yet and want to, you can use our code mintarrow to get 15% off your order. Now onto the episode.Go to drinktche.com and enter code mintarrow to get 15% off your order of Tche.Time Stamps:[01:43] - Dr. Fab Sagebin and Neil are high school friends. What kind of fun did they get into?[04:30] - Fab says he barely graduated high school. What guided him to go to college and pursue science? (Hint: It was accidentally.)[07:11] - Fab recalls being a medical student at NYU in Manhattan. What was life like at that time for him?[11:41] - Fab describes the general checkpoints of becoming a medical professional based on his journey.[17:01] - Fab gives his thoughts on the importance of mentorship. What role did mentors play in his residency?[21:27] - What is an LVAD?[27:58] - How should people take care of their heart health? Fab starts with these three tips. [30:48] - Is cholesterol as important in heart health as people think?[32:32] - Corrine shares how she enjoys Tche. What flavors and drink recipes does she like?[36:06] - Changes in your diet can make significant differences in your body.[38:12] - What happens when you reset your body?[39:47] - What is Ozempic?[44:06] - Corrine shares what led her to start drinking Tche.[48:14] - Fab says he started looking for coffee alternatives, but couldn’t find what fit his needs.[49:55] - A smart coffee alternative: Tche.[52:03] - How does Tche add value?[54:17] - Tche inspires new energy.[56:46] - How much caffeine is in Tche? (Hint: You have 3 Levels to choose from.)[59:01] - Neil talks about switching from energy drinks to Tche.[01:02:55] - Remember the simple things in life that fill up your energy.[01:05:25] - Experience the fullness of life.Go to drinktche.com and enter code mintarrow for 15% off or your order!Supporting Resources:Follow along with Dr. Fabio Sagebin:YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/fabsageMDInstagram @fabsagebinmdTiktok @fabsagebinmdOrder Tchedrinktche.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're finally back! After taking a couple months off we are so happy to be returning with new weekly episodes, and this week we're sharing Bobby's birth story, how 5 total visits to Labor & Delivery ended in an unscheduled but successful c-section, the hardest hospital recovery I've ever had, why we had to stay an extra day in the hospital, but also some of the miracles and tender mercies we experienced including the update on how my postpartum depression has gone this time around. Time Stamps:[00:40] - Corrine and Neil are excited to be back![02:30] - Why was Christmas so important in Corrine’s pregnancy?[04:42] - Contractions on a Wednesday night.[06:37] - A nurse surprised Corrine and Neil. What happened?[09:05] - Corrine talks about what it felt like to go back and forth to the hospital amid chaos.[11:24] - Corrine experienced contractions on and off for an entire week. Did she have anything to help with the discomfort?[14:04] - “I think I have to call.”[16:24] - Corinne and Neil are Pros at this point.[18:01] - There were many possible complications. How did Corrine handle the information?[20:56] - “It’s time. Is everybody ready?”[23:54] - What did Neil feel right after Bobby was born?[26:15] - Corrine talks about the first 24 hrs after giving birth.[29:07] - How did the kids react to Bobby? [31:41] - Corrine shares how she felt when postpartum depression came back up, and what was different this time around. PART 1[34:20] - Corrine shares how she felt when postpartum depression came back up, and what was different this time around. PART 2[36:54] - “It’s okay to go ask for help.”[38:42] - If you persist in your belief, you will accelerate your spiritual momentum.[40:33] - “Things can get better, and do get better.” Supporting Resources: "The Power of Spiritual Momentum" Talk by Russell M. Nelson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How many kids is the perfect, ideal amount? What's the best family size? Is it wise to have a big family? These are some of the questions we'll explore today as well as tell our own story on how we decided to have 5 kids and what led up to that big decision! We're also sharing an announcement so stay tuned for that and we hope you know how grateful we are for your listenership and for being here as part of our Mint Arrow Messages family. Time Stamps:[00:33] - Corrine and Neil have an announcement to make. What’s the big news?[02:05] - Have you ever watched It’s a Wonderful Life?[04:15] - Corrine still has a picture of Neil changing his first diaper. Why does the photo make them laugh?[06:43] - Corrine originally thought the family would cap at three children until she felt a prompting.[08:59] - When did Corrine get a prompting to have another child? What did Neil think?[10:58] - Corrine and Neil thought four kids was definitely the final number.[13:03] - Corrine and Neil started feeling like someone was missing from the family. PART 1[16:00] - Corrine and Neil started feeling like someone was missing from the family. PART 2[18:52] - You think once you follow God’s plan he’ll make it easy. That’s not always true.[21:50] - Why has this recent pregnancy felt like a little miracle after a little miracle?[23:27] - God qualifies those he calls for his plans.[25:02] - What is the general idea of a “perfect” family? Does it matter?[27:28] - People can have different perceptions of what life looks like with their family.[30:28] - Corrine feels blessings are on the other side of following God’s plan.[32:14] - You will rise to the occasion when you need to.[35:04] - Corrine says it’s so awesome to see kids grow and become more self-reliant.[37:23] - When we put our trust in the Lord, he helps us be more than what we thought we could. Supporting Resources: “Americans, in Theory, Think Larger Families Are Ideal” Gallup article “Be Not Afraid, Only Believe” Talk by Jeffrey R. HollandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce Kayitare was born in Rwanda where he now lives with his wife and two children. He says, "I am a child of God born again after receiving Jesus Christ in my life, and I have seen the work of God through all my life." He is passionate about ministering and mentoring. Bruce has worked in leadership for about a decade working in factory operations, supply chain, production systems of luxury products, accessories and hand-crafted home décor. He's supervised large groups of various artisans and is compassionate in empowering women especially in rural areas. He also specializes in training companies on ethical compliance. He is currently working for All Across Africa/Kazi, a company based in California.Bruce and I met while I was on a trip to Rwanda in 2015, visiting Kate Spade's Rwandan artisan factory. He was working as a leader for Kate Spade's On Purpose collection, handmade by artisans in Masoro, Rwanda and we immediately connected over our love for God and family. I've kept in touch all these years and I've been so impressed by the way he champions women and their vital role as leaders and creators. I also have admired for years his consistent commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and wanted a chance to ask him more about the way his faith has impacted the rest of his life. Bruce and I have had conversations over the years about trust in God, forgiveness, and the role of our Savior in our lives and I am so grateful he would share that with us here today. Time Stamps:[01:34] - Bruce Kayitare is a champion for women.[03:29] - What did Bruce notice about how the women around him handle money?[05:17] - How do women influence the local economy in Rwanda?[07:11] - Bruce describes the impact of supporting women to uplift society.[09:56] - Bruce recalls his upbringing and how he got the name “Bruce.”[11:49] - “I was born again.”[14:38] - Bruce shares his story of forgiveness involving his mother.[17:04] - “I can’t tell you something that I can’t practice myself.”[18:55] - It’s all about love.[21:14] - Bruce talks about how prayer impacted his life. Does he have any specific story to share? PART 1[23:12] - Bruce talks about how prayer impacted his life. Does he have any specific story to share? PART 2 [25:47] - No one knows what everyone else is going through.[28:41] - What is Bruce’s greatest hope for the future?[30:53] - Corrine speaks about her experience of Rwanda and how full of love the people are in the community.[32:54] - Bruce shares what he thinks can make the world better.[34:35] - Thank you Bruce, and thank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you start your day out? Do you roll out of bed and let life dictate your plans, or do you do things every day that set your intentions, your mind and your spirit up for whatever success means to you? Today Neil and I are sharing how we go about our daily routines, or dailies as we call them, why they're so important, how to get started with them, and what you'll get out of making dailies a priority. Time Stamps:[00:28] - Neil describes what his mornings looked like before he added structure to his days.[03:21] - What was Neil’s first introduction to dallies?[05:52] - Starting dailies reduces the feeling of being a frantic responder. You feel calmer facing the day.[07:51] - Are you seeing things with an eternal viewpoint?[10:43] - Be sincere and willing when a prompt comes to you.[13:02] - Corrine talks about how prompting can be completely different from what you expect or are looking for?[15:06] - Dailies provide a spiritual foundation for day to day life.[17:58] - You can have an improvised version of dailies. They come in handy when life is unpredictable.[20:28] - Corrine shares her hack for checking if she is spiritually plugged into her day.[23:00] - Take inventory of each day.[25:53] - You can use a habit, routine, or ritual to replace habits you want to step away from.[28:28] - “It’s based off of actions.”[30:25] - Corrine shares the three-step-loop that builds habits.[32:20] - Neil talks about being honest with God during dailies to have a better start to the day.[35:35] - What works for one person doesn’t work for another person. Find what works for you.[37:48] - Spiritual actions become course correction for your day.[40:02] - Feel empowered to change things in your life. You are in charge of your life and routine. Supporting Resources: “Daily Restoration” Talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf ARP Manual “Addiction Recovery Program: A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Healing”“The Power of Habit: Why We do What We do in Life and Business” book by Charles DuhiggSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Casey Baugh is a 40-year-old investor, operator, board member, advisor, husband, and father of 5. During his 13 year tenure at Vivint, Casey played a critical role in sales leadership helping grow revenue from $30M to $1B. Later he Co-Founded & is a Managing Partner of Sandlot Partners, a private investment firm that has deployed over 350 million dollars since inception. Casey has also been involved in providing affordable housing to over 100,000 people while deploying $2.2 billion + across 260 communities in 19 states.Casey is also a Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Green Light Restaurant Group which invests in and helps build exceptional multi-unit franchise concepts like Cup Bop and select full service restaurants including Pizzeria 712, Station 22, Communal, Black Sheep Cafe, 5 Star BBQ, and Banderra BBQ. He has also advised and invested in the early stages of several successful operating companies like Pura Fragrances, Dental Intelligence, Divvy Pay, and Breeze Airways. Casey is regularly sought out by young professionals and students for his ability to mentor and help them navigate and optimize their own career path and enjoys teaching entrepreneurship as an adjunct professor at BYU to undergraduate students. I've personally known Casey since 2010 when I worked as an executive assistant at Vivint, and in the past couple of years, I noticed that each Sunday he would repost several people's Instagram stories, tagging him in their "Sunday planning sessions." I was super curious to know what this process was all about since so many people practice this and share it weekly. Casey graciously agreed to come on my podcast and share not only the process of his Sunday planning that he's taught over the years to so many people, but also the backstory of what led him in life to all of his success and some of the pitfalls that created pathways to what he wouldn't have chosen for himself, but led to greater things that God had in store for him. Time Stamps:[02:09] - Casey Baugh says he could have never guessed what his career has been.[04:05] - Casey recalls a major life lesson that shows sometimes the “worst thing” that could’ve happened is actually exactly what you needed.[06:58] - “I’m really grateful for it.”[08:43] - Is there any solution when something unfavorable happens and there’s not much you can do at that moment?[11:11] - Casey talks about the moment opportunities started coming to him more quickly.[14:10] - Casey gets honest about unexpected struggles he and his wife faced while building a family.[16:52] - “This is exactly how it’s supposed to be.”[19:14] - Casey is really big on planning.[21:08] - Casey mentions the Law of Two Creations.[23:44] - How does Casey typically plan his day?[25:54] - Rewire your brain to have a positive view of yourself.[27:59] - Do you remember what lights you up?[29:46] - Have you reconsidered the opportunities available to you?[32:39] - Casey explains why he writes a 1-page summary of his week.[35:18] - The most important things should never be at the mercy of the least important things.[37:17] - You don’t need to be perfectly efficient to get tasks done.[39:38] - “Getting things doesn’t make you happy.”[41:53] - Casey talks about why it’s important to pour into others.[44:11] - What you give comes back to you 10x.[46:18] - Thank you Casey, thank you for listening, and happy holidays! Supporting Resources:Casey’s IG @casey_g_baughCasey’s LinkedIn Sandlot Partners websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever been involved in some kind of charitable work or cause that afterward you realized maybe didn't do as much or the kind of good as you intended? I definitely have on a couple of occasions, and one super eye-opening moment for me happened on the beach in the North Shore of Oahu a couple of years ago where I met Lindsay Hadley and she broke down for me the basics of what she calls The Orphan Myth. In today's episode, Lindsay goes into depth about the many myths around orphans and how many of us have intended to help, but actually perpetuated a problem unknowingly around the world of separating children from their homes by way of funding many orphanages. Lindsay shares how this happens, why it happens, and what we can do instead to create better long-term solutions for children who need families and loving care to grow up around. This week’s episode is brought to you by Abide. The #1 Christian Meditation App that’s proven to reduce stress, improve sleep, and deepen your experience with the peace of God! Text promo code MINTARROW to 22433 to get 25% off your first year when you sign up for a premium Abide subscription. Time Stamps:[01:06] - Lindsay Hadley dedicates her time to the social entrepreneurship space and the Orphan Myth.[03:41] - Lindsay says she always felt her vocation would lead her to be an inspiration around the world.[06:00] - Lindsay recalls why meeting Deborra-Lee Furness impacted the way she helps vulnerable children.[08:37] - How can charities collectively boost a campaign?[11:05] - Lindsay shares that 80% of all children in orphanages are not orphans and have at least one living parent.[13:43] - Where is the real root of the concern? What’s a better solution?[16:38] - Vulnerable children need dependable consistent care.[18:27] - What if solutions are geared more towards empowering the entire family? PART 1[21:23] - What if solutions are geared more towards empowering the entire family? PART 2[24:57] - Most solutions are well-intended, but nothing replaces having a supportive environment, like a family or community.[27:46] - Lindsay urges everyone to ask thoughtful questions about the impact of the solutions they support.[29:35] - There are vulnerable children in your community you can help.[31:22] - The biggest change we can start with is becoming aware of the impact of our intentions.[33:29] - Corrine mentions the ripple effect of intentional empowerment when business models focus on building lasting systems.[35:09] - Lindsay talks about society sometimes nitpicking charity and humanitarian work on social media.[37:43] - No one has all the answers, but we can get to a solution together.[39:07] - “One of the greatest indications of self love is how you treat others.”[42:08] - Let’s be willing to ask ourselves “How can we do this better?”[45:05] - Lindsay talks about loving yourself to help spread more love.[26:47] - Thank you Lindsay, and thank you for listening! Supporting Resources:Lindsay’s IG @lindsayshadleyThe Orphan Myth website Lindsay’s Ted Talk “Shocking Truths about Orphans”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is one we've talked about literally for years, but it hasn't felt right until now. Over the past nearly 4 years, Neil has walked a difficult path through grief and trauma of losing his only full-living-brother to a homicide in January of 2019. The past couple of years have been especially difficult as he's tried to work through and cope with the anger part of grief, but has recently really found more closure and truly readiness to forgive. So that's what we're talking about today, the journey of finding and offering forgiveness to those who have wronged us, and how Neil was able to get there. We're also talking about how this can apply to anyone's life circumstances, even if there's not a situation in your life that demands the same level of forgiveness, and how offering forgiveness is ultimately a gift to yourself. This week’s episode is brought to you by Troomi Wireless, the safe phone that grows with your kids. Use code MINTARROW for $50 off the purchase of any Troomi device! Visit shop.troomi.com to order your phone. This week’s episode is also brought to you by Abide. The #1 Christian Meditation App that’s proven to reduce stress, improve sleep, and deepen your experience with the peace of God! Text promo code MINTARROW to 22433 to get 25% off your first year when you sign up for a premium Abide subscription. Time Stamps:[01:00] - “Finding healing and forgiveness.”[2:55] - Neil mentions the delayed reaction of grief.[04:31] - It can feel frustrating to not understand why traumatic experiences happened. Is there any peace to be found?[07:07] - What happens when sadness is followed by anger? [09:51] - There’s usually a deeper emotion beneath anger.[12:50] - Corrine commends the internal work Neil did over the years with his grief.[15:17] - Forgiveness is a gift to those around you, and most importantly, to yourself.[17:02] - Sometimes forgiveness is not instant despite knowing and believing in the power of forgiveness.[19:13] - Keep your heart open to the idea of forgiveness.[21:27] - “It’s time to forgive and move past it.”[23:50] - If you had to present forgiveness years after a traumatic event, could you do it? PART 1[26:09] - If you had to present forgiveness years after a traumatic event, could you do it? PART 2[28:41] - How did Neil start to work on his grief?[31:24] - Seeing others in the way that God sees them can open a path of compassion.[34:11] - “I forgive you.” [36:52] - Neil reflects on the difference between the start of his grief and the closure of this point in his journey.[38:21] - The same forgiveness that was extended to you should be extended to others.[41:01] - We all experience moments that test our forgiveness.[43:52] - Corrine discusses the realistic inner work around letting go of the need to judge or keep score of wrongdoings.[46:43] - “Let the atonement of Jesus Christ take over.“[49:03] - Neil talks about entering new levels of forgiveness throughout his journey. [50:56] - There’s no set formula or timeframe that tells you how to forgive. Everyone’s progression is different.[53:17] - The story of “Forgiveness Flour” for your bread.[55:28] - When Christ is the negotiator and mediator, it’s all perfect.[57:37] - Why is it so important for us to embrace forgiveness?[59:24] - You come out better on the other side. You become free. Supporting Resources: “On Measuring Flour and Forgiveness” Talk by Madison U. Sowell “The Power of Spiritual Momentum” Talk by Russell M. NelsonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.