The Localist Project
The Localist Project
Kristen Lavelett & Richie T Steadman
Localists are a dedicated group of people that believe in supporting Utah’s economy, while building community and equity. Created by Local First Utah, The Localist Project is your guide to all things local, and your key to understanding why Utah truly is "the place." Are you a Localist?
Episode 4: Farm to Market to Table
Experiencing the quality of locally grown food is often how people begin their journey to becoming committed Localists. Listen as we chat with Alison Einerson about the 30 year history of the Downtown Farmers Market in Salt Lake City, the forthcoming...
Feb 24, 2021
23 min
Episode 3: Indispensable Indie Businesses with Senator Derek Kitchen
From their first days of selling hummus at the Downtown Farmers Market, to their brick and mortar location in Salt Lake City’s Central Ninth Neighborhood, listen as Derek Kitchen shares not only the story behind Laziz, but also how engaging with the...
Feb 17, 2021
24 min
Episode 2: Making Friends with Cheese with Britton Welsh of Beehive Cheese
Independent businesses are rarely stand alone successes. Rather, they are part of an interconnected, local economic ecosystem. We spoke with Britton Welsh, of Beehive Cheese about the unique ecosystem that supports their independent business. Listen as...
Feb 10, 2021
19 min
Episode 1: Building Lasting Community with Suzy Dailey of Grounds for Coffee
Locally owned businesses define our neighborhoods, and provide us with places where we can connect on a person-to-person level. We spoke with Suzy Dailey, the owner of Grounds for Coffee in Ogden, about her decades of experience behind the coffee bar...
Jan 31, 2021
22 min