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Debbie Marriott Harrison shares the remarkable life and legacy of her father J.W. Marriott, co-founder of the world’s largest hotel conglomerate. Known for his unparalleled business success, Bill Marriott’s journey has been deeply rooted in his faith, humility, and a commitment to serving others. From placing over 1.3 million copies of the Book of Mormon in hotel rooms to fostering positive relations for the church worldwide, his influence extends far beyond the hospitality industry. We delve into how his faith has guided him through pivotal moments, including a near fatal boat accident and near-financial collapse during the real estate recession and what he hopes his legacy will be.
Bio
Debbie Marriott Harrison was born in Washington, DC and grew up in the DC area. Her parents are John Willard Marriott, Jr and Donna Rae Garff. She had 3 younger brothers. Debbie raised 5 children and when the youngest was a Junior in High School she went back to work at Marriott International as the leader of the Government Affairs Office as one of the lobbyists for the company. After her brother Stephen passed away in 2013, she took over his job as the Culture Officer and was in charge of the Business Councils. She retired from Marriott in 2019 but still serves on the Board of Directors for Marriott International. She is a trustee on the J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation, the Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation, Bridges from School to work and the Wilmer Eye institute board, associated with Johns Hopkins.
One of her passions is being an advocate for those suffering from mental health issues and she has been a member of several mental health nonprofits over the years including the National Institute of Mental Health.
She is married to Ron Harrison. They have served as Mission leaders in the Brussels Belgium Netherlands Mission from 2000-2003. She worked in the Young Women’s organization for over 33 years and is continuing to be the ward organist and temple prep teacher in her ward. Ron and Debbie have 5 adult children and 16 grandchildren.
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Join me as I speak with Jean Tanner as she shares her journey as a successful single woman in a family centered church. Jean shares how she overcame her insecurity and decided to show up in her life and in her ward in productive ways. Jean shares the 4 rules she lives by that keep her active and engaged and her advice for how to address feeling lonely and discouraged in a family centered culture and how the Lord has guided her throughout her life.
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Join me as I speak with Karalynne Call, a certified nutritionist, health advocate, and founder of Just Ingredients, a wellness brand dedicated to products made with real ingredients, free from artificial additives and added sugars. Karalynne’s journey began when she struggled with severe depression and survived a suicide attempt. From that turning point, she sought help and learned how to support her mental and physical health through proper nutrition. Now, with a renewed purpose, Karalynne dedicates her life to educating others on the power of natural ingredients for holistic wellness. In this insightful episode, she shares practical tips on avoiding harmful additives, nourishing our gut for optimal brain function, and making simple, impactful swaps for a healthier lifestyle.
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Join me as I speak with Rob Ferrell, a recently released mission leader to Peru and former YSA bishop and stake president shares his valuable insights on what he has seen work—and not work—when it comes to supporting today’s young single adults.
Rob discusses what every leader needs to know to inspire and retain young single adult members and how to better connect them with Christ.
His deep love and commitment to the young adults of the Church is truly inspiring, and his passion for this topic is contagious!
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Join me as I speak with renowned marriage and relationship counselor, Matt Townsend, as he shares his 30 years of experience to help couples who are facing and navigating divorce. Matt shares the essential steps to take before getting divorced, how to know if you’re making the right decision, how to tell the kids, how to manage reactions, how to get over the fear of being single in a family centered church, coping strategies for facing the future and so much more! Anyone considering or moving forward with divorce needs to listen to this episode!
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Join me for a conversation with youth leader Scott Foulger, where he shares essential insights for leaders on building meaningful, trusting connections with youth and supporting them as they transition into life away from home while staying spiritually grounded. Scott also opens up about how he and his wife remain anchored in the gospel, even as many of their peers in their 30s and beyond are stepping away from their faith, offering thoughtful advice on how to support loved ones on their own faith journey.
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Join me as I speak with Shima Baughman, Iranian immigrant and Professor of Criminal Law and Distinguished Fellow at the Wheatley Institute at BYU. Shima shares the many miracles she has witnessed in her life starting with her families miraculous escape from Iran in 1986 followed by her families conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ, putting them at significant risk to return to their native country of Iran and separating them from their family for over 15 years. Shima shares how her mother’s experience as a political prisoner in Iran inspired her to pursue a career in criminal justice and why she has chosen to openly share her testimony of Christ on social media. Her story is inspiring!
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Join me as I speak with Andy Reid, head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and three time Super Bowl champion, as he shares what keeps him grounded in a demanding and stressful coaching career and who his biggest mentor has been throughout his professional coaching career. Andy shares how prioritizing his faith has benefited his career and his family and what keeps his marriage so strong. Andy also shares how he has handled the ups and downs that life presents and what he wants his true legacy to be.
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Join me as I speak with Amber Pearce about her parents remarkable conversion after they were taught the gospel in a hippie commune. Amber shares what it was like living in an unconventional home without the modern conveniences of electricity and indoor plumbing by parents who embraced the hippie lifestyle. She shares how the church brought peace, stability and security to her life and how she was able to evolve into a more conventional life as an adult. Her personal spiritual journey is inspiring!
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Join me as I speak with Kurt Francom, Host of the Leading Saints podcast and author of Is God Disappointed in Me? where he shares how to remove shame and build healthy relationships that allow for more productive spiritual, and behavioral outcomes.
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Join me as I speak with Kirtland historical expert, Joe Jackson, as he shares several detailed appearances of divinity in Kirtland and what was happening in the church when these miraculous appearances occurred. Joe also shares firsthand descriptions of the Savior as well as additional resources for learning more about documented witnesses of divinity in Ohio.
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Join me as I speak with United States Navy Lieutenant, Ridge Alkonis. On May 29th 2021 Ridge lost consciousness while driving his family home from their hike on Mount Fuji, resulting in a fatal car crash causing the death of two Japanese pedestrians. In 2021 a Japanese court found Ridge guilty of negligent driving causing death and sentenced him to a three-year prison term. After over 509 days of incarceration in a Japanese prison, Alkonis was transferred to US custody and released 28 days later. Ridge talks about his spiritual wrestle and how he survived his darkest days.
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Join me as I speak with Svitlana Miller, Founder of To Ukraine With Love, as she shares how the Lord is guiding her through every step of her miraculous journey to bring hope, opportunity and healing to war torn Ukraine. Svitlana shares how her 13-year-old son inspired her to create a housing initiative that has now been recognized as the leading housing provider in Ukraine through the generosity and support of interstate community members and organizations who want to restore hope and dignity to the people in Ukraine, whose lives have been destroyed by war. Tune in to this inspirational episode, highlighting the power of the human spirit to affect meaningful change.
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Join me as I speak with Kirtland historical expert, Joe Jackson, where he shares the miraculous events that happened in Kirtland Ohio, including the formal leadership of church authorities, the reception of 64 revelations in the D&C and 18 recorded events of diety appearing to Joseph Smith and other church leaders and so much more!! Joe shares the scourge of the Lord on Kirtland after Joseph Smith’s departure in 1838 and how that scourge was lifted, restoring vitality and growth in Kirtland after 140 years of dormancy and how the church was able to build trust with the Community of Christ.
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Join me as I speak with Dr. Julie Fraumeni-McBride as she shares what parents can do to identify early pornography use with their children and young adults and how to start a disarming conversation that leads to effective solutions. Julie also shares how soft pornography portrayed in cartoon form, written literature, and suggestive music can be harmful and how consensual marital pornography, can damage marital intimacy and stability. Julie also shares her revolutionary pornography treatment program for parents, children and adults. So many helpful insights and resources.
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Join me as I speak with Michelle Craig, former First Counselor in the Young Woman General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as she shares her experience as a general leader and what she sees as some of the most pressing needs of our youth today and what we can do to strengthen our faith, identify and magnify our gifts and connect with others in meaningful ways.
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Join me as I speak with Candice Gardner, Associate Vice President of Development at Utah Valley University, about how she returned to college 15 years after getting married at the young age of 18 and leaving school when she was 20 to care for her newborn child. Candice shares how she gained the courage to go back to school as an older student, and how she managed the challenges of balancing home, work and school life and the influences that helped her succeed! Her story is inspirational!
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Join me as I speak with Elizabeth Smart about her harrowing experience with being kidnapped from her home at the vulnerable age of 14 and how she survived nine months of captivity and sexual assault. Elizabeth shares what brought her comfort and hope during her captivity and how she has been able to move on with her life and find joy again. She shares how she is using her public platform as a survivor of sexual assault to educate and empower children and adults nationwide.
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