Bridle Up Hope

Back in 7th grade, I stumbled upon a book in my school library filled with incredible stories of girls achieving extraordinary accomplishments—climbing mountains, flying planes, and sailing oceans. These stories ignited a spark in me: if they could do it, so could I! That sense of hope and possibility stayed with me and shaped the ambitious, adventurous spirit I carry today. However, the reality for many young girls and women is often different. According to the CDC, nearly 3 in 5 U.S. teen girls reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless in 2021—twice the rate of boys. That’s why I’m grateful to be part of the team at Bridle Up Hope, where we combat these feelings and instill a sense of empowerment. The program uses the healing power of horses and blends that with the proven concepts of the '7 Habits of Highly Effective People.' As a horseback riding instructor, I have the privilege of mentoring young girls through the habits and horses. Witnessing their growth and confidence has been nothing short of inspiring. It's like reading a chapter from that book that inspired me long ago, but now I see the impact through a different lens. Let’s continue to uplift and empower young girls to embrace their authentic selves and pursue their dreams! Photos: These Captured Hearts Photography

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Can a paradigm shift transform your life? Listen to NFL Hall-of-Famer Steve Young as he shares how the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People shaped his journey, both on and off the field. Discover how these timeless principles can elevate your personal and professional life. https://bit.ly/3Y6SBmZ #7Habits #Leadership #PersonalGrowth

Do you have a personal mission statement? Most organizations have a mission statement. A credo of why they exist, what their purpose is. However, in our work with leaders around the world, we find that many haven't taken the time to write a personal mission statement. What your why is. The type of person you want to become. A vision of how you want to contribute to your family, your friends, your work, your community, your world. Writing a personal mission statement will provide guidance and power in every role of your life, as it has for me. It will impact your leadership journey. You can start writing today with our free (and fun) Mission Statement Builder tool. Link in the comments below. Feel free to re-post. I'd love to hear how you've gone about writing your mission statement, and how that has impacted you.

Sept 6th is a tough day for our family. On this day 12 years ago my younger sister, Rachel, passed away from the effects of depression, which she had battled with for several years. ? Rachel was kind and full of life. She loved her family, friends, home-made salsa, FIJI Water?, and all things tropical. She also loved animals, and at one point owned a dog, a cat, chickens, lizards, a chinchilla, and several horses. ? Today is also a beautiful day, because 12 years ago was the start of Bridle Up Hope, a nonprofit organization created in Rachel's memory--with a mission to inspire hope and resilience in young women who struggle with mental health. This mission is accomplished through a unique program that combines equestrian and leadership training. Bridle Up Hope has since changed the lives of 2,000+ young women, 65% of whom are from low-income households, and this nonprofit program is now expanding to equestrian centers across the world. ? As I think about Rachel, she was one of those people who would light the flame of hope in others. Today I'm grateful for the many leaders and good organizations around the world who do just that. ? "In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." - Albert Schweitzer

40 Under 40 Spotlight — Victoria Covey Simkins, Co-Founder of Bridle Up Hope: The Rachel Covey Foundation ?? Bridle Up Hope does exactly what it claims to, combining horses with the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” to nurture confidence, hope and healing in girls and women. Victoria Covey Simkins’ family founded the organization in honor of Victoria’s sister Rachel, who battled with depression but found comfort in equestrian training. Now, over 3,000 girls and women across 12 locations (including the most recent in Ukraine) have completed the Bridle Up Hope program. Victoria serves as the general marketing director and the marketing director of expansion, putting new Bridle Up Hope locations on the map around the world. Victoria has a big heart for people and horses (pictured is Kokomo!). Her motivation? “When you save a girl, you save generations.” Photo by Dani Corbett at Bridle Up Hope. Visit businessqmag.com to view her full article! #uvbizq #40under40 #bridleuphope #equestriantherapy #7habits #utahvalleybusiness?

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Genna Lasko, Co-Founder at Collaborative by Design Collaborative by Design, focused on impact events and strategic partnerships, is a culmination of Genna’s passion for fostering social change and her background in theater and film direction. In Collaborative by Design’s lifetime, it has raised over $10 million in funds for festivals, conferences and non-profit programs — including Utah Governor’s Galas, Unified Sports Tournaments and many more. Through it all, the legacy Genna hopes to leave is “to be remembered for fostering a sense of community and warmth, where every gathering, meeting and interaction reflects our shared humanity and the power of connection.” Comment “40 Under 40” for a link to Genna’s full feature! Photo by Dani Corbett at Bridle Up Hope. #40under40 #communityimpact #impactevents #utahgovernorsgala #unifiedsports #uvbizq40

Yee-haw! BusinessQ Magazine recently rounded up 40 under Forty entrepreneurs who are conquering new frontiers to recognize their accomplishments. Hosted at Bridle Up Hope, this country-chic luncheon brought together honorees from a variety of professions, highlighted newsworthy milestones in their careers, and celebrated their meaningful contributions to the Utah Valley community! We tip our hats to you. ?? #40under40 #utahvalleybusiness #uvbizq #utahentrepreneur #bridleuphope #uvchamber

COVER REVEAL This town ain’t just big enough for the two of us … it’s large enough for 40. Our annual 40 Under 40 has lassoed business outlaws who go against the grain to bring their professional concepts to life — to make a difference in Utah and across the world with their professional aptitude and grit. Utah may be a desert, but professional talent and entrepreneurial creativity is nowhere near drying up. So how was the west won? Saddle up — the thinkers and creators of Utah Valley have the answers. Adam Frederico, President at Frederico Outdoor Living Alixandra Lewis Burrows, Co-CEO at LitJoy Crate Amanda Christenson, Owner + Licensed Therapist at Hope Therapy Amy Worthington, Director of Product at BambooHR Andrew Roach, CPA, Sr. Director of Strategic Finance at PCF Insurance Services Braden Oswald, Owner and Founder at Better Voice Brooke Gledhill Wood, Chief of Staff at The Policy Project Cassandra Moore, Senior Designer at Savory Fund Cassidy Gonzalez, SVP of People and Culture at Nectar Chad Pollard, Co-Founder and CEO at Renew Biotechnologies Cierra Clayson, Brand Manager at Minky Couture Designer Blankets Emma (Corbett) McBrier, Director of Talent Acquisition at Entrata Emmanuel Nnah, Owner at CarGuyz Motors Genna Lasko, Co-Founder at Collaborative by Design Isabelle Kaul, CEO and Founder at ZMD Zs Mobile Detail Jacob Baadsgaard, Founder and CEO at Disruptive Advertising Jake Hadlock, CEO at Nutriient Kathleen Leavitt, President and CEO at Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Lamè Kinikini, Owner at Elk Ridge Management Marni Hassan, Marketing and Comm. Manager at Brigham Young University David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies Matt Clayton, Founder at Slope School Matthew Potts, Associate Athletic Director - External Operations at Utah Valley University Maysen Rollo Minor, Owner at Beadology Michael Sorensen, CEO at Trove Brands Natalie Taylor, Owner at Creative Signs and Graphics Nate Monson, Executive VP at Colliers and Co-Founder at Alpine Management Nate Richard, Chief Revenue Officer at Tech9 Paighton Moffitt, Project Manager at RevRoad Ryan LeCheminant, Executive Director - Ambulatory Operations System at Shriners Children’s Ryder Olsen, CEO and Founder at Modwella Sun Choi, President and Co-Founder at Yummy’s Korean BBQ Sydney Bledsoe, Co-Founder at Pip Pop Post Tasha Brown, Co-Founder at Ayara Trevor Crump, Co-Founder at Bestie AI, Bestie Media and LOR Jewelry Trevor Davis, Sr. Director of Research and Development at Pura Tyler Folkman, Chief Technology and AI Officer at BENlabs Tyler Hogge, Venture Partner at Pelion Tyler Sommer, PA Program Director and Dept. Chair at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Victoria Covey Simkins, Co-Founder at Bridle Up Hope Victoria Vergara, CEO at Wilkinson’s Cover Photo: Lake City Photos Photo Location: Bridle Up Hope #40under40 #utahvalleybusiness #uvbizq40 #uvbizq #utahentrepreneur #bridleuphope