Tuesday Announcements: Chad Hopkins, Lots of Events this Week, Utah Pride, and This Week's "Authentic" Guest

Small Lake City

The sweltering heat of summer has arrived in Salt Lake City, but so have a wealth of exciting events to pull us outdoors and into community. This update brings you the perfect blend of local happenings and profound conversations that define the Small Lake City podcast experience.
We kick things off with a nod to our recent conversation with Chad Hopkins, the visionary behind Hopkins Brewing Company in Sugar House. More than just a brewery founder, Chad has become the unofficial ringleader for small businesses in the area, creating a gathering space that reflects his deep roots and passion for the neighborhood he grew up in.
The coming days are packed with opportunities to connect: Global Running Day at Sugar House Park offers the chance to find your running tribe through a creative bingo-style community mixer. Whether you're new to Utah's iconic trail running scene or a seasoned enthusiast, this Wednesday evening event promises community connections and potential prizes. For the shoppers among us, Lift Threads warehouse sale brings discounts up to 70% on athletic wear, while the Dia de los Churros celebration at Lehigh Harmons delivers free churros, prizes, and unexpected delights like an "itty bitty petting zoo." The weekend culminates with Utah Pride Festival downtown—a $20 per day celebration of authenticity and community.
But perhaps the most surprising element of this update is the preview of our conversation with Jacob Badsgaard, founder of Disruptive Advertising. What began as a marketing discussion transformed into a profound exploration of mental health, spirituality, and authentic living. Jacob's journey from the brink of divorce to self-discovery offers powerful insights about shedding the person others expect you to be in favor of your true self. His forthcoming book "Authenticity Wins" captures these hard-won lessons.
Ready for running, shopping, churros, pride celebrations, and conversations that might just change your perspective? Join us this week throughout Salt Lake City as summer's energy brings us together in celebration and growth.

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Chapters

1. Tuesday Announcements: Chad Hopkins, Lots of Events this Week, Utah Pride, and This Week's "Authentic" Guest (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Podcast Introduction (00:01:53)

3. Recent Episode with Chad Hopkins (00:02:17)

4. Global Running Day Celebration (00:02:58)

5. Lift Threads Sale and Churro Festival (00:04:11)

6. Utah Pride Festival Upcoming (00:05:15)

7. Preview of Jacob Badsgaard Interview (00:05:49)

8. Closing Remarks (00:07:09)