In this episode, we sit down with Utah-based indie singer/songwriter Alli Barker, a planner at heart and an artist by calling. Raised in Pleasant Grove as the eldest of four, Alli learns early how to lead, organize, and dream big—launching her first neighborhood business at just 11 years old, competing in tennis, and performing on stage through high school theatre.

But Alli’s story runs deeper than ambition and creativity. Despite serving an honorable mission and being married in the temple, she carries lasting trauma from both her mission experience and her now ex-husband—experiences that have profoundly shaped her personal and creative journey.

We talk about the unexpected moment that shifts her path toward music, how songwriting became a way to process pain and rediscover her voice, and what perseverance and faith look like when life doesn’t unfold as planned. Alli shares openly about navigating loss, rebuilding identity, and moving forward with honesty and hope—both as a person and as an artist.

You’ll hear the story behind the music, the resilience behind the melodies, and a glimpse of what’s next, as Alli prepares to release new music later this year.

What started as a simple question—“Is there a better way to go?”—became a groundbreaking invention that flipped bathroom habits upside down (or should we say, feet up?). From a moment of inspiration to viral fame, Judy Edwards, the creator of the Squatty Potty shows that innovation can come from the most unexpected places… even the bathroom.

Today’s episode is all about thinking outside the bowl and how Judy turned a bathroom problem into a world-famous solution with a product that proved good posture isn’t just for school pictures.

So get comfortable, put your feet up—metaphorically—and let’s dive in. Trust us, this story is number one… and number two approved.

Originally released in 2023, we are republishing this episode after our podcast platform host removed it since we played one of the group’s songs at the end of the episode without going through the proper copyright process. The song is now removed and the episode is uploaded again because it would be a shame to not have this available for all to hear. Enjoy!