In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Rachel Garrett the executive director and founder of Common Thread. Common Thread is a non-profit serving teens in Utah impacted by trauma. Many of these teens have also been impacted by the foster care system. In this conversation, the two talk about what led Rachel to create this organization and how this work relates to her ambition story.

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Learn more about Common Thread: www.commonthreadut.com

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Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free

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