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Growing Confidence And Finding Your People Through the Arts
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- Mar 13, 2026
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🎠Small-Town Roots, the Arts & Finding Your People | Community, Confidence & Creativity | Highlight Reel What role do the arts play in shaping confidence, friendships, and lifelong opportunities? In this highlight from Roots & Branches of Lehi , Jean Hatch reflects on growing up in a small farming community where family, traditions, and simple moments—like walking home from movies or sharing neighborhood stories—helped shape a deep sense of belonging. From helping organize community pageants to participating in theater productions, Jean shares how creative spaces give young people the opportunity to discover their voices. Whether learning to speak confidently on stage or working together behind the scenes, these experiences build skills that extend far beyond the arts. Along the way, the conversation touches on memorable childhood stories, the importance of teamwork learned through theater, and how artistic programs can unlock potential in unexpected ways—like a former participant who went on to become both an attorney and performer. Jean also reflects on how communities evolve over time. As cities grow, preserving traditions, encouraging creativity, and helping people find their passions remain essential to keeping that sense of connection alive. Because sometimes, finding what you love—and the people who support you—can change the course of a life. 📌 Love stories about community, creativity, and the people who make Lehi special? Subscribe for more highlights and full episodes of Roots & Branches of Lehi , brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage. 🏡 At Work Hard Mortgage, we believe in that same principle: stronger communities are built when people invest in each other and put down roots where they live. ⸻ ⏱ Key Moments in This Highlight Reel • 00:00 – Sma…