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Setting the Temperature with Uriah Grissom on Purpose, Positivity and Leadership
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In this episode of The Elevated Hope Project, community leader and longtime team member Uriah Grissom shares how a mindset of steady positivity can break through resistance and help students see their potential. From being the sixth of eleven homeschooled children in rural Arizona to guiding at-risk teens in alternative education, Uriah unpacks lessons on resilience, setting the tone, and “mining for diamonds” in every student. He reflects on family, faith, and mentors, and explains why purpose often grows out of pain—and why leadership means doing your part, staying level under pressure, and believing in people even before they believe in themselves.
Timestamps
- 0:00 Introduction and Positive Outlook
- 0:47 Welcome to The Elevated Hope Project
- 2:25 Uriah Grissom's Background
- 3:38 Challenges and Opportunities in Education
- 10:14 Building a Career in Education
- 12:02 Impact on Students and Community
- 20:39 Personal Growth and Leadership
- 28:18 Philosophy on Education and Leadership
- 44:04 Influence of Mentors and Colleagues
- 46:24 Final Reflections and Gratitude
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elevated Hope Project is a podcast by Elevated Education that shares real stories of students who have overcome challenging life circumstances to graduate high school. It highlights resilience, perseverance, and the power of education to create change.
The podcast is produced by Elevated Education, an organization dedicated to helping students succeed academically and in life. James Meehan, Chris Meehan, and Sarah Spangler are the hosts!
Our guests are students who have faced adversity—such as poverty, family struggles, or difficult environments—and found a way to persevere and graduate high school. Each episode features a personal journey of resilience and triumph.
The Elevated Hope Project covers topics such as:
- Overcoming personal and academic challenges
- The impact of mentors and support systems
- Strategies for staying motivated despite obstacles
- How education changes lives and creates opportunities
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