Mike Rowe: Don’t Call Her a Philanthropist with Kris Engelstad | The Way I Heard It

[@rexb1011]

Years ago, my wife and I splurged (we were pretty poor at the time) and went to LV and stated at Ralph's casino/hotel. When we checked in the front desk attendant saw that we were from North Dakota. She upgraded our room on the spot. When we asked she said Mr. Engelstad always wanted fellow North Dakotans to feel at home. We have never forgot his kindness.

[@charlieredeemed]

Sucks for us Arizonians😮..😅

[@bnjmnwst]

​@@charlieredeemedTotally the wrong way to look at it.

[@alymshep]

What a nice acknowledgment 💐

[@B-24Liberator]

Great story! Thanks for sharing it.

[@EnzoOrciuoli]

ohh lotta gambullers

[@BethSmith-ep9vm]

49:03 “Isn’t it funny how nobody burns a flag at a trade school?” Sums it up.

[@qantes]

And at my son's trade highschool they say the pledge of allegiance every day and at graduation

[@charlieredeemed]

Good observation!👍🏼

[@jenscheibner792]

Because their trade is valuable in comparison to many useless 4 yr degrees, so their future is bright!!!

[@EleuLee]

BINGO!!!

[@BuddhaKat1]

Now this is an impressive woman. Ms. Englstad, your father would be so proud of you.

[@jenscheibner792]

and mom....

[@SandraHiddleson-v5e]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊⁰

[@nickcarducci3413]

She was born into billions, she gives away her dead daddy's money, she aint that impressive.

[@lilly7187]

yes he would IS!

[@kenromaine2387]

I graduated in 1972 from a Trade School / VocTech Dixie Hollins high school in FLA. One teacher Mr. Vagal showed about 20 students per year the way to earn a great living in Industrial Electronics. After 50 years earning a very good living all based on the VocTech education. After retrying from high tech I now volunteer in a local high school as a safety guard but I am able talk to the students on the hallways about the "Trades" and college is not the way for all students. Last year a female student I had been talking to for 3 year just got her first job as a welder in the DFW area starting at $55 per hour. This one student telling me this made my year...!

[@gltff]

Back in the ‘60’s I spent a lot of time at my aunt and uncle’s house across the street from Dixie Hollis. I was attending Pinellas Park Junior High. Moved to Atlanta and graduated high school there. Many of my Florida friends graduated from Dixie Hollins.

[@leahsummerville3519]

Congratulations , people that are educated in different trades are hard to find.

[@mikeballard8404]

A friend of mine's son is now welding all over the country making good money with a good ethic.

[@JonnyLOV]

I was student body president at University of North Dakota when Ralph passed away. I attended his funeral to represent the students body. On that trip I learned about Engelstad's vast generosity to people who needed wheelchairs. I've only met Kris that one time, but I'll just say: Thanks for the things your family has done for North Dakota.

[@stacyjones6461]

Her dad reminds me of my dad. He had polio at 6. Was paralyzed from the neck down for months. Was the first patient in our county to use hydrotherapy. It affected his left arm and right leg in the end. He played little league and they told him he could have a pinch runner if he could make it to first base- so he learned to hit home runs. They told my mom not to marry him because a cripple wouldn’t be able to provide. My parent became millionaires and I never knew until I was married and in my late 20’s. I was taught to work - no entitlement - also an only child. He was diagnosed with lymphoma at age 80 and told he had 8 months. He told the doctor I’ll decide when I die. 2 years later and 3 clean pets later - he’s still kicking. They don’t make them like that anymore.

[@lindagardenlady]

What an amazing life... well lived and still kicking!!❤❤❤

[@NaveDelAmor]

@sracyjones....WOW,JUST WOW!

[@jseehowitsbeen3177]

What an amazing life and attitude God gave him! That’s wonderful.

[@bnjmnwst]

Kudos to your dad for everything he's done... except one thing. Why did they only have one child? It's too late for them, now, but we need people to have more than two kids, especially when they're all off enough for finances to not be an issue. This message is more for someone coming up who might read it. Have lots of kids!

[@stacyjones6461]

@@bnjmnwst unfortunately after me they were unable to have more :(

[@mnmomify]

Why can't we have someone like Mike as president?

[@marknyeste3604]

Because he's too good of a man for such a thing!

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

Because that room he was having dinner in was a just a drop in the bucket of the wealthy and much of the other drops like more and more and more money and they do that by buying the correct politicians.

[@Agrillot6]

Kennedy is the closest.

[@derschwartzadder]

In this climate, he can do more good here. without the .... "benefits" of the office

[@ParkDari]

He actually turned down a vice presidential invitation from a conservative presidential candidate a while back.😊

[@RobertEMuir]

I'm an upholsterer. I have been for over 49 years, since a child. And I'm extremely concerned about who will fill the roll of me and my colleagues in the craft. It's really diminishing to a concerning level. I try to teach, mentor, and train as I can. While I try to do the work I have before me.

[@donnajohnson3334]

I have often wondered where upholsterers learn their trade. I used to buybig rolls of raw (?) cotton in independence, Mo. I was still in bigh school. Being very creative, I was always creating puppets or padded frames, etc.

[@PamelaAnderson-bw9hs]

God will provide he has created a new generation of those who want to learn n understand how. It is all done. Those beautiful hand crafts .best I can say to u. Is open up a small place n teach this. They will come. Get the youth off the streets n help them use their hands. N their minds. Blessings. For yrs I sewed the pieces together for u all to use and I covered many things. Too xo love to all. Teach it blessings

[@jonhaskell9630]

I've got maybe 18 years under my belt, helping do the convertible tops at my buddy's shop. At this point, I'm beginning to free lance at other shops that can't find the knowledgeable second guy. I've got my own 1500 sq ft shop where I'm thinking about doing the full top frame restorations on the older classics. No competition up here in the north east. It's a dying breed. > If you want to find someone who's willing to work, and learn to do better, and make some money... go to the local fire house. Those folks are always looking for income when they're on days off. Even the young pups that are just getting into it would be a home run, if you're eventually looking to pass the torch.

[@Phyllis-st8dd]

As a little kid , I used to tag along with my dad. There was a man in Pomona California, his shop was called Louie's Top Shop. So interesting, wondering what ever happened to Louie.

[@waitemc]

Due to the lack of upholstery shops I had to learn very basic upholstery to do my boat my wife and I rebuilt . Its fun but I've spent my life being a welder-mechanic professional but having to learn 100s of small specialty fields cause I love learning how to do everything but I'm now just realizing . I can't be an expert in everything there is no time to do that. This has saddened me . All this knowledge and no real way to monetize but just a fraction of what I do . I want to create and I do but stuck into the 9 to 5 hoping I'll get the time to do my type of working fun .

[@richardmourdock2719]

What a fascinating interview I'd never heard of Ms. Engelstadt previously. Good to know that such an endowment is managed by a woman with such deep common sense. As one who strives to honor my own grandfather, I find this very inspirational.

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

When I watch Joe Rogan's long-form podcasts, I often screen out the discussions I want to view. I'm not into Martial Arts and I don't know many of the comedians he has on his show, so I filter them out. Mike starts the conversation without letting me know who this woman is or why I should spend an hour and a half watching. The only clue I have is that I trust Mike Rowe. So I listen as I work and Mike's instincts don't disappoint. She's not just someone in charge of foundations.

[@Gunter_Custom]

You learn a lot about bears watching rogan's show. 😂😂

[@B-24Liberator]

I agree! At the beginning I was thinking I’m not going to listen to the whole show. Then after a few mins I was hooked. It was so interesting I didn’t want it to end.

[@280zone]

I wasn't sure I had an hour and a half to watch this, but glad I did. Strong intelligent woman making her Father very proud!

[@jenscheibner792]

and mom..

[@bmurphy616]

Really makes me happy to know that there are people like Kris and Mike on this planet. Mike Rowe for president

[@thomasvega8247]

You're so right so many billionaires, they are one of a kind! Lead by example, and that's what they are working on. Maybe there's some hope in this world we are living in.

[@sandyseely5885]

Thank you Kris for trying to support education in the mental health field. When you were told that because of the stigma around mental health the university didn't want to include it in their cirriculum, so you pulled your funding and I just wanted to cheer. I am a mental health nurse in a psychiatric hospital and a mental health clinical instructor for a nursing school. Most of the students start off being afraid of the mentally ill patients. The students learn empathy and how prevelent mental illness is. Thank you for supporting a part of our society that doesn't have a voice and is misunderstood.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

One of the best, most inspiring interviews Mike has ever done. She is a gem among humanity. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👏👏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@nancyweaver7383]

Others should take lessons from these two people! Both have true values and want to truly HELP others!

[@sjs928]

FASCINATING ! I looked her up , and she’s the real deal … those “ Roy Orbison “ glasses are awesome ! What a gem of a person …

[@sherryweems8579]

You can see the results of good parenting in her. Parents pay attention closely, please!!!!!

[@M1N1Girl007]

Buddy Holly glasses and Harry Carrey

[@christopherforsyth5284]

Your kidding, right ? You LIKE those Glasses !! ???

[@TinaMarie869]

I have not looked her up because I just found out all I needed to know about her. I'm so grateful she is helping Mike help kids. I have no idea who she is or who her dad was but sounds like he was a good person

[@bethfrank1981]

I so love this! I am a Tech college graduate and have been working for 20 years as a Certified Medical Assistant. With out the hope and bell grant. Not sure what I would have done:). As a kid my dad said don’t know what you girls are going to do but your brothers will go to college. I am very proud of what I doing and it’s because of people like you ! (Beth)

[@chrishoff4729]

I know people that were attending the University of North Dakota when the name change was made. The VAST majority of students wanted to stick with the Fighting Sioux. Administration said the name WAS being changed and they could vote on what the new name would be. The students voted on H.A.W.K.S. as an acronym for "How About We Keep Sioux" That's the way I heard it 😊

[@debbieschmidt9316]

Awesome people, all of you! So down to earth and in charge of so much! I just watched your Riley Gaines interview and such conviction in both of their hearts to stand up for what is right is wonderful. More power to all of you!

[@tomiossi8092]

Probably the most grounded philanthropist that I’ve ever heard speak. ❤️

[@TX-biker]

As or the Corolla… For her Father to put the cost of the car on the seat… (And you know this…) Is a serious sign of RESPECT 😍 You now know what it takes to gain that asset - and you will care for it so much better😍 Been there🤠 I love your Father and the lesson he taught you about being “practical “ 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😍😍😍😍

[@ninaappelt9001]

Her dad did the biggest favor, making her work for what she wanted, just like my parents did. It gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment, character building. She's two years older than me. I get it.

[@JohnSmith-dh4gw]

I'm surprised how few of my contemporaries understand "stewardship." This was encouraging.

[@shawnaweesner3759]

As the teachings and practice of Christianity has diminished in the West, so has the practice of stewardship. There is a direct correlation.

[@ugoogletube8873]

Mike Rowe, A very remarkable and positive woman, Thank you for the podcast interview.

[@jseehowitsbeen3177]

I’ve never heard of Kris Engelstad before. Her dad sounds like he had such a good work ethic, and the fact that he passed it down to his daughter is a testament that he was a good dad who cared. The community that is named after her mother sounds great. I used to work with special needs kids and teens, and one of my aunts and uncles had two group homes for special needs kids and adults, and I wished they all had good families and friends and support systems.

[@robertedge6902]

Mike Rowe:It’s shows like this and a movie that really hit my soul that keep me going at 71 helping others. I’m paying it forward in a daily practical way in my own neighborhood with practical solutions to sometimes complicated problems. I’m standing up to the bureaucracy and bettering my community through persistent pressure on those who pretend to be doing something but really aren’t. It’s never too late to make a difference.

[@JackRyder-lh4ek]

She's a wonderfully, intelligent, generous and kind lady.

[@WeaselAcres]

Wow. I could have listened to six more hours of this interview.

[@gl2996]

Same.

[@mikewilliamson1539]

Excellent interview I hope Kris & Mike change a lot of lives. Those two can’t miss.

[@celinasalazar8389]

what a remarkable woman. thank you for the interview, Mike.

[@raywebb8215]

Bar none one of the best interviews I have ever watched. The reality was so refreshing. The problems are so real. My wife and I are starting a children’s home in her home country of the Philippines where we recently purchased 5.5 acres of land to build on. We are NOT a 501c3 and I’m always ask why… it’s simple. As a 501c3 you are inviting in people and layers of bureaucracy that over complicate and put barriers up that simply don’t need to be there. The donations we ask people for are $1, $5, $10 etc.. no one needs a receipt to donate such small amounts and we get to do the very simple task of caring for some of the 1.6 million homeless and abandoned children without the “attitudes” and complications. AMAZING INTERVIEW Thank You

[@patpozzuto4809]

What a wonderful human being, great parents, and a great life story.

[@donnamaddox7023]

Love this interview. You are carrying on a beautiful legacy. I cleaned when my kids were young so i could be involved in their lives, and me raise them.volunteering at school, field trips. We sacrificed..but I tell you. They are some of the most well-rounded people. My son has done very well for himself and he saw in one of the hotels he was working at a mom with her child cleaning the rooms... It reminded him of a lot of our lives. He gave her a nice tip.

[@ring-and-run]

I am a 60 year old automotive specialist, I thought I have seen it all… This discussion makes me reel about the facets of dignity and decency that exists in these times, August of 2024. I appreciate that there are conversations like this, that happen everyday, but dismayed that the conversations never rise to the “occasion” making them become locked into non-action. We are taking on a nearly impossible task, guiding people into action and self reflection, decency and compassion. Keep up the hard work, and always do the “right thing.”

[@douglasbidwell3229]

Thanks for all the Hands up, over the Handouts, I personally chose to start out early as a Welder, quit highschool at 15 yoa, and with the aid of a Pell Grant attended the D.J. Jacobeti Skilled Trades Centers at NMU Marquette MI, I was able to gain a real shot at good Life, I only hope You understand just how much I appreciate the sinserity of Your "Teach a Man to Fish!" Heart and Integrity! "Hand up!, not hand out! Mission! I wish this would have been around in 1974 when I was starting out! Thanks for all You do Mr. Mike! From an Retired Blue Collared Worker! Welder, Truck Driver, Army MP, Floor Sander, Armed Security Officer, Small Engine Service Technician, and general Jack of All Trades! Who actually believes that "Dedication and Perspiration are at the heart of All Success!"

[@mellodecember6654]

I love your ethics, dedication, and spirit Ms. Engelstad. I am a 50 y/o wife and mother that has started college with my kids. As a student doing research I have discovered that the baby boomers are all aging into senior citizen status and priced out of homes, rent is high, and the 65+ age group is the fastest growing population in homelessness. Many senior living complexes have 2+ year waitlists. Add to that the inaccessibility of most homes due to stairs or steps, lack of bathroom grab bars, narrow hallways that do not permit wheelchairs, lack of transportation, isolation, and poor quality. All of this leads to diminished quality of life. Our seniors need help. Housing disparities lead to health disparities. Housing is healthcare. If anyone wants to do something good and noteworthy, this is where to start. Afterall, we all become seniors. (I am not far off)

[@vanicee5142]

I really appreciate that she does her due diligence and holds those she gives money to accountable for how they spend it. If more would do that there would be less waste and misuse of funds. I'm glad she is helping those that can't help themselves and giving them a more productive and normal happy life. I also totally agree to put money into the trades since so many think working the trades is beneath them and look down on people doing them. My dad worked hard all his life and was a jack of all trades. He was always working on cars, fixing things, being the vet for our animals and making what ever was needed. They don't make them like that anymore but those in the trades are closer than most. Kris your story of the waitress and Mike's of the man and his son made me cried. You are both changing lives and should be very proud. They tried to change the Utah Utes but lucky the tribe spoke up and told them no and the people backed the tribe up.

[@micahjames5286]

The term "steward" is perfect for Ms. Engelstad, and since the foundatin is thriving, she is a very good one!! 😃

[@michellefrank8116]

You are so right! Steward is the perfect description of the "job!"

[@joyharmon1110]

I can't get used to the fact that they have to pay to become a lineman now. My dad started working as a lineman when he was about 18. It was WWII and there weren't many able-bodied men around. He just so happened to have missed the draft, gotten married before he was draft age, and had a baby before they started taking married men with no children. Long story short, they needed linemen. They sent him up a pole his first day. By the time I was old enough to understand that my dad was one of those men up there on poles, he could swing those hooks and run up a pole. He wasn't very happy with his life, but I do believe he liked his job and was proud of it. I think the highlight of his career was working on the towers that brought electricity across the Hudson River. We had movies of the men being lifted up on to the tower, while hanging onto a cable and being lifted by a crane. Two men at the ready waited for a helicopter to bring steel across the river, where they waited. They had three minutes to secure the steel because the helicopter could only hover for three minutes. I wish I had those films. But they were discarded by my family when he died just like a lot of other things. They did not have the appreciation to consider that those films that the guys on the crew took, might be historical. Thanks for letting me use this space to tell his story.

[@11chancer]

That is a very cool story and some great history for sure. Sorry you didn't keep the tapes to look back on.

[@alymshep]

Kris looks great for her age and her parents raised her right! How refreshing 🙏

[@cynthiahackett1956]

I’m watching this video and recalling the hard lessons from my parents. A mother with an 8 th grade education who by the age of 70 had 3 restaurants and a pizza shop. She made all 5 of us work like dogs with perfection at the forefront. Kris mentioned square corners!! That was her pet peeve! If a bed was not made properly she would take all the sheets off and we had to remake it over and over to her standards. But the lessons and hard knocks were a gift in the long run as all 5 kids were successful and productive in life. Only one became a millionaire that being my eldest brother. A musician with Tommy James and the Shondells. We have all been hard workers and servants for others. Her story made me miss my folks 🥲. I’m 67 and still working as a nurse and will never retire 😉

[@patsbeads]

Being from North Dakota. Your story really touched my heart. Thank you for all you do .

[@corleeashley8016]

This. I'm not sure why, but it really touches me. I am listening as I care for my adult daughter with profound autism and my grand children run through the room while asking for snacks, so I struggle focusing.... But I know that I will pray for Kris from now on and I will listen again later, knowing I will enjoy it even more.

[@yaelisme]

❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🙏

[@brendakeller9646]

This is one of the BEST suggestion to get our young kids getting there hands dirty. Our Infrastructure has to be rebuilt, replaced,and enlarged. Our skilled craft people are so needed including our farming industry. Love Kris bring her back in the future

[@jeffhaddock4238]

That was a wonderful interview. Thank you for talking to Ms. Engelstad.

[@jasont7940]

That gal Kris! Love her straight forward persona. Keep up the good works... both of you

[@ujona]

This episode is fabulous because I grew up with this mental work ethic and always moving forward. My father sounds very similar to Mr. Enggelstad but on the extremely fugal side and no vacations. He always reminded me that we have to take charge and depend on nobody. The sadness part was he had no faith in God period and followed after mammon. Life was miserable and never asked any handout from him because I want to make it on my own along with God's guidance. I pray for this generation to take charge and be responsible.

[@eugenefleming1614]

I knew that people were awesome 👍 but this lady is the best of people, I am so happy to hear about her foundation Ralph and Betty sound like great parents. I look back and think one of the smartest interviews ever 💛💛💛🙏🙏🙏👍😁

[@mikegillettify]

This was an amazing conversation. I didn’t want it to end.

[@bettyrubble9420]

Kris is a breath of fresh air, she has a true desire to promote the welfare of others. A genius with her approach in aiding others with a real future by building a foundation through education. I did not know about her and her work till today. My sons are both electricians, one loves it the other hates it. The one who loves his work decided his career by taking a course that was offered in high school. I’m very pleased with his hard work and success, he has his red seal now. The other let someone he admired talk him out of university for a bus admin degree and into a trade. Nothing wrong with that if that’s what you really want, but it wasn’t. I had no idea that this had happened, now he is 29 and wants to go back to school. I have encouraged him to go ahead and do what he wants. What is unfortunate is the money that was saved for his education is all gone now, spent on an education he didn’t want.

[@eawil-sunart]

As the house cleaner who primarily services, vacation, rental changeovers, and one who loves her craft, there are times it’s trying. I was one of those who could mess up a hotel room in a heartbeat. Is there a different perspective now. Thanks for bringing the light to value, as simple as linens really matters

[@cynthiahackett1956]

I love Ms Engelstads gusto. I hope she is a republican. We can use smart women like her in our party. She is honest, a hard worker and expects people to be accountable. I wish I lived in LV to work for her. Brilliant!!

[@tomiossi8092]

@@cynthiahackett1956 hah. Sounds like democrats need her even more.

[@bobmarch4280]

This is a great watch for me........ In the late 70's I coached a middle school tennis team where Andre Agassi dominated our best player. I taught metals at Western High and Votech......... After an economics degree at Michigan State and feeling unfulfilled I got certified to teach Industrial Arts. I resonate with this conversation completely.

[@clintharris1898]

As a director of a workforce development program, this is so good to hear! As a normal citizen, this is so good to hear!

[@mcculloughpk]

As a graduate of UND who got two essentially unsaleable degrees from the school but who actively opposed the name change, you need to be aware that the change from Sioux to "Hawks" was not instigate by the administration. The NCAA got a complaint from a small college in Minnesota who were forced to drop an "Indian" mascot and decided that if they had to do it, so did UND. The NCAA is the one who forced the change at the threat of NCAA sanctions on the teams. (As an aside, my degrees made me no money, but the nursing schools, both community colleges, I went to provided me with an marketable skill.)

[@tubbyrob]

Kris you are a gem. Great interview Mike.

[@tct855]

Mike, Team, and guests~, Wow! what an incredibly delightful woman (Kris) you interviewed with today. You always have great topics and guests. Thank you both for sitting down and talking character facts about the real country issues. 👍 I listened to every word spoken and the whole time I was listening, I was so thankful this country has people like you both here who have the means and understand all what you're doing to ensure this country can be better from within. I personally grew up in and learned, worked, and excelled at quite a few hardcore back bone jobs (which I loved all) only to eventually have to leave each of these great jobs because company after company, the caliber of moral diseased management progressing the same low caliber co-workers which always created a hostile work environment for anyone who took pride in their job and you might be surprised at how many (so called big & small companies) have such few, good moral fibered hard working people carrying the majority load only to be ridiculed, taken advantage of, suppressed, (simply backstabbed on a daily basis) for having character, conviction and that drive to want to do their best and strive to be/do better tomorrow. I've always stood out for excelling while the lazy corrupt only worked harder at trying to tear down and management seemed to give them a "get out of jail pass" over and over. While I now, only work for others (customers) by myself (self-employed) for a lot less. I work hard at keeping myself filled with the same passion, integrity, honesty, and attention to detail (holding myself accountable to my customers) doing what I love. I say thank you for giving a shit in a country that has so many in charge teaching others not to. I'm mostly an American Indian who loves this country and what it stands for and look forward to the day America gets to be America once again. Doing one well done job after another while being proud that I make a difference for someone else. Now I'm a self-educated Ferroequinologist. I simply build model trains for others to enjoy the thing that help build America~ Thanx Thom...

[@donnajohnson3334]

That's very neat !

[@marywilson2320]

I am so glad I found Mike Rowe's Podcast channel. I loved this episode.

[@larrystratmann624]

AMAZING LADY this is what America truly is about Mike and Kris and there many others who CARE, GOD BLESS them all.

[@dottyberendes5533]

I so wish your foundation would get into the long term care rhelm. I have been in nursing for over 40yrs and all my education came from the same trade school in Iowa. The last 11 yrs. Has been in long term care & before that was all hospital in many different areas. All the long term care I have seen the money seems to go to the big owners & none back to the residents. I am so disheartened over the care that can be given due to the organizations high level of not knowing what is needed from those in charge. Or should I say they know & don’t care as they are making profits off of a human being. In my wildest dreams I never thought nursing would ever come to this.

[@robinpesek3657]

Yes Dotty, I was thinking the same thing. Also mental institutions with BIG research associated with them.

[@scottdemers115]

I love your work and stories, Mike. I went to welding school, and it opened doors for me. I also have trained people who have had problems in life, and the most rewarding thing is when someone comes up to me and says, "I saved their life!" My mother raised three of us and with a diagnosis of manic depression and she taught us that nobody is better than others and always work for what you want! She will always be my inspiration to help others! Mental health is very stigmatized, and people never want to admit the problem. So with training and breath work meditation. They can come and train and get the help they need. I give them the tools to help themselves, and I just ask them to give others the tools that they learned! Now that I'm at retirement age, it's my dream to open a gym to train people with mental health or just having a hard time in their life! Very rewarding!!!!

[@joeflores9496]

The two stories of thank you from waitress and father brought a tear to my eyes. Thank you both for your work. God Bless and keep you Safe.

[@nanasofia]

Kris Englestad is the real deal of a good steward. Glad I listened to this podcast.

[@TinaMarie869]

I have no idea who this lady is but God bless her! She is the kind of person you want in your life NOT because of what she has but BECAUSE of the person she is. I'm so happy for you Mike that she is helping you help kids ❤

[@azsheri8]

So very grateful to have heard/watched this great interview! I so appreciate her point of view and great standards!! God Bless!

[@icepopstart]

Mike your interviews are great. There are very few (in fact none) interviewers I can watch without skipping ahead or dropping out before they are done. Kris Engelstad is quite a woman! You are both making a difference.

[@scrouss11]

I cannot love this interview more. Both of you seem like amazing human beings and more people should try to model themselves after both of you. Her Dad sounds like a great man and he did an amazing job with her. Thank you both for a great uplifting conversation. ❤❤

[@mikeydeighan]

Your Parents are so proud of you. Don't know who she is. Watched the whole thing. I wasn't sure I liked her. Now, I'm in Like with her. Love what she does. Love her personality. Love her world view. Thanks Mike. Thank you Mam for your love and common sense. ❤

[@RobertEMuir]

I would have loved to meet Ralph. He really seems like he was as genuine and authentic man.

[@JohnM-q1k]

I worked for him for years he was pretty funny ..good guy

[@hmg7871]

Bravo, Kris, bravo. Everyone learns differently, greater options for those that "build", can be a generational change for them, and those that will call them mom and dad. Great vision and the wheels to make a positive change.

[@dorthywade3580]

I think this is the most wonderful thing that you can do for our country and for our children is to give them the opportunity to use their hands because that is their mind. If they have a talent, they need to use it in school. My husband worked as a furniture upholsterer for 50 years because he learned the trade in high school, and there’s nothing made him happier so you can bring that to the kids with your help they can become something that we had

[@joanschneggenburger8823]

Thank you Mike and Kris! You are both a blessing to the world. God bless you both!

[@chrisstone6548]

As a person in the trades for the last 40 years, I am watching this with a tear in my eyes. I am not sure if I can renew my license and bond next year, due to prices doubling. I am sure I will figure it out, I always do, as my son's work with me. Thank you for what you stand for.

[@trsexton13]

Mike Rowe Kris Engelstad I really enjoy listen to you both. Thank you for all you do.

[@waltermckinney606]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jphanks]

Kris, thank you for your generous and honest interview. I resonate so much with your view of the world and am grateful for your advocacy, compassion and vision for your family's legacy.

[@nancykropf3809]

I think its great how you are helping so many people. Ive always wanted to do what you do. I understand your struggles, you want to do good but its a huge responsibility. I love volunteering and giving and seeing the difference. I live below poverty level but i still give when o can, no one needs to know. I was taught to volunteer from the time i was born, its extremely important to me to do it. Unfortunately i have major medical problems that really limit me. People really don't understand the feelings you get, the satisfaction you get. I would really love to work with a foundation like yours. God be with both of you.😊

[@kenyongray2615]

Mike's podcasts are almost always interesting to me because he has people on that I have never seen or heard of before. Mike is great.

[@chewbacca5986]

Great podcast! Thank you for sharing! LV is my hometown, I'm probably same age as Kris, and listening to her on this podcast find her very articulate, relatable, and unassuming. I have similar hard core work ethic and workaholic tendancies. Work makes me happy. Fabulous that she's not blindly giving UNLV funds, because they are too top heavy with administration and excessive ridiculousness, extremely arrogant, that does not benefit students or their education. Sadly same is true for CCSD. I'm a proud Vo-Tech, CCSN, and UNLV graduate, put myself thru school by working hard, took me longer to graduate but I'm very proud to have done so without asking my parents for one cent for school. You rock Kris!!! 👊❤👍❤👋

[@cmsbeth]

Oh wow! I love Kris Engelstad! YES! I was engaged to a very wealthy man! He never left a tip for hotel staff. I was mortified and shamed him by leaving tips myself! Thank you for giving to folks who are failed by the education system. Trade vocations are so important!

[@yolie32228]

Ms. Engelstad, is an Awesome Generous Intelligent Woman. What an Inspiration, her Family Legacy has left. Uplifting lives thru their generosity. Fulfilling educational opportunities, resulting in life changing endeavors!

[@Enhowsail]

Love, love, love you're pod casts. They point directly to what can and does make America Great. The good work ethic. It is the quintessential point. Without it, we are greatly diminished as an individual and a country. Stay the course, Mike Rowe.

[@brendapritchard9785]

Absolutely wonderful insight in this interview . Quality lady . God bless her .

[@lorimccalligan7142]

I LOVE this whole conversation. I wish Kris could come to dinner at our house monthly. Just to chat more. ❤

[@mistyaprilartist]

I'm an artist with loved ones ages 17 to 35 around me. I looked up one day and realized the kids i thought were well adjusted and had everything going for them ere struggling with physical and mental issues. Mike, Hearing your veiw points and your series in general helps me understand what we are dealing with and why. Thank you from the bottom of my soul . I can feel new synopsis firing and a balance of my emotions happening when I listen 😅

[@morgananderson9647]

Thank you Mike & Kris for this insight to how you follow your beliefs and passions!

[@dangell4401]

OH MY GOSH!!! I love Ms. Engelstad SOoooo much (and Mike too, of course). I could have listened for many many more hours. I wish she and I knew each other. This interview was so delightful, refreshing and filling yet left me wanting more. Thanks so much for the time invested.

[@joecoyne2255]

What a great way to spend 90 minutes. Please thank chris for me,and thank you so much for a little hope and motivation today. I worked my dad as a mason tender in the summer of 73 and on weekends. He was a great mason,and a poor carpenter. And thank god they closed the union hall in beaumont 6 months after i got my journeymans book,or i probably would never known that i have a natural talent as a carpenter. I love the ideas that the two of you shared on the podcast,and hope the very best for you. The rain has stopped and i can finally get busy building a tiny house for the homeless.god bless

[@hook880hanh]

Awesome talk. She's a rock star.

[@groovin2mytune285]

Awesome interview. Made me think of my favorite saying, "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, show him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Great approach and impactful. Thank you both for your work.

[@carnakthemagnificent336]

Very glad I watched this video, especially as a Nevada resident. If the leaders of a University see money as their greatest goal, that has been obvious, and it's horrific.

[@marmeone]

Really enjoyed this interview with Ms Engelstad. She is a very classy lady, well-spoken and intelligent. I also started out as a hotel maid in high school. It certainly gave me a solid foundation for my life.

[@robertmercersr3075]

I have had the pleasure of knowing three men that lived to 102+ and the thing they had in common was they worked and did things for their self including cutting firewood at 100. I have followed their example and at 86 work at doing something everyday, in good health, don't need medicine and enjoy life.

[@shawnaweesner3759]

You have been blessed.

[@RetiredFlip]

What a delightful podcast, thank you.

[@crazytrain7114]

My son(17) was offered a job at a prototyping and custom machine shop. His mom and I were totally on board with this, he loves machinery and how to operate them with his hands. His school flat out denied him ( Ct requires them to be involved). He was crushed, but will be 18 in 6 months. The build parts for all kinds of antique machinery, bowling alleys, farm equipment, Allison aircraft engines, ect. A hidden little gem.

[@waltermckinney606]

what a smart and informed LADY. If more were like her, the world would be better place.

[@RobertSherman-h9d]

Amazing when wealth doesn’t affect people’s grass roots !!! Her Dad was a great Person and so is Mike Rowe

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I never realized how much work running a philanthropic foundation takes. This podcast was very interesting. Thank you.

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

It was a pleasure watching this interview. I knew of the Engelstads having grown up in Las Vegas. I am happy to hear ms Kris acted accordingly with they university. When I was in HS, VoTech, I was in Varsity Quiz. the channel 10 broadcasts were done at Western HS, one 5 HS in 1978, excluding Bishop and Votech. I hope this new initiative works out well

[@davidcoursey5041]

Kris, a most charming, candid and encouraging example of the best we can be. Thanks for this presentation Mike.

[@gregorycross612]

Great job Kris and Mike! Wouldn't it be nice if there was more financial accountability within the federal government! No end to what could be done if greed and stupidity was reduced!

[@michaelfinley8540]

I visited her Dad's car collection at Imperial Palace Hotel several times. Best car museum ever. I went LVMS in 2001right after Dale Sr crashed in Daytona. Did Richard Petty Driving Experience 2 times at LVMS. Great interview, glad she is carrying on her Father's vision.

[@benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433]

I’ve remodled motels for 20 plus years. People treat the rooms like shit. I actually do most things differently from a home remodle so they can’t be destroyed as easily 😊always respect your maid!!

[@michaellane1316]

Mike. We have done pet animal rescue for over 25 years. Taken in, turned around and loved them all. Sometimes saying to my wife when another lost soul made it across our threshold, we can't save them all. I will say this though, if we don't try our best to give what we can.........who does? There seems to be many more out there that are making a difference in reaching out to those in need. Thanks to this podcast, I now know of another who is taking the time to reach out with a heart of gold. Thank you Kris Engelstad for your contribution to helping others. Thank you Mike Rowe for the endless hours you and your team take to make a difference in others lives as well. Thank you both for your devotion to helping the heartbeat of America become strong again.