Happy Hour #64: Kari Sowers

Happy Hour #64 is with my friend Kari Sowers. Kari Sowers is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of PLACE: a Conversation on Mentoring, Relationships and Reconciliation, and serves as In-House Counsel for The Mentoring Project. Kari is an avid gardener, previously tending an urban rooftop garden in Los Angeles and launching an organic teaching garden for the disadvantaged in inner-city Portland. Kari mentors young non-profit leaders and facilitates leadership retreats for female entrepreneurs, seeking to strengthen the innovative sisterhood. She is the author of the forthcoming book, River over Rocks: We Believe What We Repeatedly Hear. She is passionate about building leadership skills into girls and young women. She travels often, but lives in Oklahoma City, with her husband and their two daughters. On today’s show we discussed our love of Kanakuk + the work that her and her husband do through The Mentoring Project + how the police officers are doing amazing things in OKC + how mentoring can help prevent kids from getting trafficked + all things gardening + how we all want to create LINKS FROM THE SHOW Kanakuk Kamp The Mentoring Project A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller The Belmont Foundation started by Donald Miller John Sowers (Kari’s husband) PLACE Conference Love146 Bread & Wine Communities Church QUOTES “If you love leadership then you should be mentoring” Kari Sowers “If Jesus made it and a vegan would eat it then your garden will love it.” Kari Sowers CONNECT WITH KARI // Facebook (The Mentoring Project) // Twitter // Instagram // SPONSORS: THE BURLAP COTTAGE In our busy world, holidays are as special as you make them – this includes your home and your most special gifts. A gift of artistry and handmade craftsmanship that lasts a lifetime and bears precious memories is the hallmark of The Burlap Cottage. The finest burlaps, flannels and plaids, with the richness and warmth of Christmas’ past, with a nod to the current, create the perfect custom piece to give and cherish. Tree skirts, pillows, stockings, all personalized for that special keepsake. Visit our site at www.theburlapcottage.com, and listeners to the Happy Hour podcast use the code HAPPYHOUR will receive 20% Off today thru November 30. The Burlap Cottage — artistry that celebrates the special occasions of your life. 20% off through November 30th with the code HAPPYHOUR NOONDAY COLLECTION If you’re not familiar with Noonday, you should be! Noonday is a business that uses fashion to create opportunities across the globe. They work with Artisans in Uganda, India, Vietnam, and beyond to design and create the most beautiful handmade jewelry! I want to tell you the opportunity to earn an income and make an impact as a Noonday Ambassador. Noonday Ambassadors are stylists, storytellers and social entrepreneurs who make an impact in their communities and around the world. You can style your friends and create meaningful opportunity for Artisans across the globe! My Noonday Ambassador Krista is the best and I host a Trunk Show with her every season. I love having her style me and my friends and tell me the stories behind the collection. Together we’re empowering families around the world! Noonday has an exclusive offer for Happy Hour listeners who sign up to become a Noonday Ambassador. Visit: thehappyhour.noondaycollection.comfor all the details! SHE DOES JUSTICE She Does Justice is a lifestyle brand that empowers women to make a difference. It started as an adoption fundraiser and grew into a community that is passionate about giving back. Each month, 10% of SDJ’s gross sales go toward five different initiatives — supporting adoption, empowering young women, healthcare in Africa, orphan prevention, and fighting sex trafficking. The best part? YOU get to choose where the portion of your purchase goes, YOU are empowered to make a difference right from your computer! We’re excited to offer all Happy Hour listeners free shipping with promo code “HAPPYHOUR” and hope you’ll join us in making a difference today. The shop is full of stylish & affordable tees and accessories. Happy holiday shopping! Free Shipping: HAPPYHOUR