Episode 9: A Boots on The Ground Approach

Episode 9: Turning Hope into Action

🎙️ Hosts: Erin Hubbard and Laurel Gregier

🎤 Guest: Kristin Andrus

📅 Release Date: 9/12/2025

🔬 Topic: Philanthropy, Family Values, and Building Stronger Communities

Episode Overview

In this episode of These Kids Can’t Wait, we sit down with Kristin Andrus—founder of Gathering for Impact, Sister Goods, and head of the Andrus Family Foundation. A passionate advocate for families, women, and vulnerable communities across Utah, Kristin shares her journey from growing up in a service-oriented home to creating platforms that mobilize thousands toward meaningful action.With honesty and warmth, she reflects on lessons learned from refugee mentorship, raising six children in a culture of giving, and why real impact often starts at the local level. Together, we explore how ph ...