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BUSINESS SCORECARD Broadcaster and Lecturer Jonathan Horowitz and Evangeline Downs Racing Announcer Michael Chamberlain and Jacob Fann with Fanntastic Media

February 4, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

BUSINESS SCORECARD Broadcaster and Lecturer Jonathan Horowitz and Evangeline Downs Racing Announcer Michael Chamberlain and Jacob Fann with Fanntastic Media

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BUSINESS SCORECARD Broadcaster and Lecturer Jonathan Horowitz and Evangeline Downs Racing Announcer Michael Chamberlain and Jacob Fann with Fanntastic Media

“Colorado Prep Spotlight” is a TV show about high school sports broadcast on Altitude Sports in the Rocky Mountain Region. 11:00 AM. The University of Denver is one of the most successful non-football Division 1 athletics programs in the country with recent national championships in men’s ice hockey and men’s lacrosse. Arapahoe Park is a Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racetrack that operates in Aurora, Colorado during the summer. The Arabian Jockey Club is the governing and promotional body for Arabian horse racing in the United States. The Sport Management department at Metro State University, based in Denver, is the only program in Colorado and one of only 32 Bachelors programs in the United States to achieve Commission on Sport Management Accreditation.

Jonathan Horowitz announces, writes about, and produces social and digital media for sports. An Emmy Award finalist for “Sports Play-by-Play” in the Heartland region for 2015 and 2016, he is both a play-by-play and public address announcer for basketball, football, horse racing, soccer, and more. He has produced sports stories for Altitude Sports & Entertainment, AT&T SportsNet, and AuroraTV in the Rocky Mountain region.

Horowitz has also authored books for the Publishing Office at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. He currently teaches in the Sport Management Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

In addition to broadcasting horse racing, Horowitz is an aspiring eventer competing on an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred he used to announce.

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Evangeline Downs is a full entertainment complex located in Opelousas, Louisiana (outside of Lafayette), which includes a casino, racetrack, hotel and Eeventcenter. The casino is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Michael Chamberlain has been the Racing Announcer at Evangeline Downs since March 2015. Prior to that, he worked as Announcer at Sam Houston Race Park, Turf Paradise, Vernon Downs, and several other racetracks as well.

Michael has been working in the racing industry since 1997. In addition to his announcing duties, he has also been an oddsmaker, track handicapper, media personality and writer.

Michael was the Voice of the NTRA Great State Challenge in 2002 at Houston and has been a 3- time participant in Breeders’ Cup All-Star Announcers’ Day (in 2002 at Arlington Park, 2004 at Lone Star Park and 2006 at Churchill Downs).

Connect with Michael on Twitter and follow Evangeline Downs on Facebook.

Fanntastic Media, located in Scottsdale, AZ, specializes in growing small businesses by professionally creating powerful brand presence, capturing new customers, and targeting untapped markets thus dramatically increasing sales.

In 1963, Jacob Fann’s grandfather Floyd and his brother Don owned Fann Toyota, and in their commercial they would state, ” My Toyota is FANNtastic.” The Fann legacy holds tradition for respected ethical practice, trust, and valued work. As a 22 year old college graduate, Jacob founded Fanntastic Media based on those same principles.

Jacob has been involved in working with small businesses his whole life, and noticed the complete lack of professional internet and social media marketing. His mission is to help businesses increase revenue and build a stronger relationship with their customer base.

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ABOUT BUSINESS SCORECARD AND YOUR HOST

Daniel Liguori is currently a graduate student at Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business and the Studio Ambassador / Production Intern here at Business RadioX. Daniel graduated from The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in 2012 with a Bachelors Degree in Broadcast Journalism. Daniel went on to work for The Arizona Diamondbacks in the merchandise department and was awarded the 2013 MVP of The Arizona Diamondbacks team shop and was presented an award by Arizona Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall and former Diamondbacks player Luis Gonzalez. Daniel also has experience working for the Arizona Cardinals Inside Sales Department.

Daniel has followed Arizona Sports since childhood and has a strong passion for the local teams and the current trends going on in Arizona Sports. Daniel has launched a new show called Business Scorecard on Phoenix Business Radio X. The show airs on Tuesday afternoons at 1pm. Business Scorecard takes an approach to Arizona Sports and the business and fan side of sports. Some featured guests to the show have been Arizona Diamondbacks play-by-play announcer Mike Ferrin and former NFL player Edward Smith.

Daniel has a passion for helping people and connecting the business community in Arizona.

Perimeter83 and Juuice with University of Advancing Technology

February 1, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Perimeter83 and Juuice with University of Advancing Technology

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Perimeter83 and Juuice with University of Advancing Technology

Perimeter83 at University of Advancing Technology is a one-of-a-kind corporate training and technology startup coworking space nestled on the UAT campus in Tempe, Arizona. Perimeter83 provides vibrant events and lecture series, access to a wider breadth of technology and tech-focused mentors, as well as elite training from the regionally accredited University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, AZ. We offer coworking space for those companies that need to grow wisely and affiliate memberships to those larger businesses looking to “plant their ag” at UAT with students and the amenities on campus such as: Cyber Security War Room, VR/AR labs, Robotics lab, Makers lab, digital studio, etc.

Russ Yelton is President/CEO of Yelton and Associates. Yelton and Associates is a consulting firm that provides community development services to municipalities and scaling businesses. Utilizing extensive business incubation experience and professional contacts, the firm assists business incubation projects, as well as private companies, to scale to obtain angel investment, private equity, as well as venture capital.

Previously, Yelton served as Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Transplant Technologies (PTT). PTT is a regenerative medical company, which operates a human tissue bank. PTT develops allograft tissue for transplant, along with an amnion fluid product line. Yelton was responsible for strategic direction, corporate culture and overall growth management. Under Yelton’s leadership, PTT scaled from 20 to over 100 associates, grew to distribute products in every state in the United States, as well as 19 countries, increased processing and administrative space from 25,000 to 40,000 sq. ft. and grew revenues from $3.6m to over $18.5m. PTT also was named to the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and 2017. Russ currently sits on the Advisory Board for PTT and retains an ownership interest.

Prior to PTT, Russ was President/CEO of the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET). At NACET, Russ oversaw the development of multiple business incubation sites across the State of Arizona, including the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at Gateway Community College (CEI), the Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship (MCE) in the City of Maricopa, as well as the Native American Incubation Network (NAIN). Upon his departure, 62 companies were in the current portfolio, and clients raised over $82 million in capital in 4 years. He also served as the founding President of the Arizona Business Incubation Association (AzBIA).

He has also worked with a community college in North Carolina to convert an abandoned 141,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility into a mixed-use incubator consisting of an FDA approved commercial food kitchen, biotechnology research labs, light manufacturing, and executive offices. The program also established agreements with seven incubators in six foreign countries, which led to its recognition by the International Business Incubation Association (INBIA) as the second most innovative program in the world in 2008. Yelton has served as President and Vice-President of the North Carolina Business Incubation Association (NCBIA), Chair of the Mountain South Incubator Alliance, past Founding President of the AzBIA, former Chair of AzBIO from 2015-2017, and currently serves as Past Chairman of the Board of AzBIO, Chair of the Flinn Bioscience Entrepreneurship Committee, a Member of the Arizona District Export Council (DEC), a Member of the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee as well as several others. Russ has performed feasibility studies for multiple municipalities and groups ranging from business incubations to co-work spaces to specialized programs such as the processing of native herbs.

Russ received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Appalachian State University and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Carolina University, where he also completed continuing doctoral coursework. He also completed Economic Sustainability training from the Vienna School of Economics, and he is a Flinn-Brown Fellow.

Carolyn Vasos is the Director of Business Development for Perimeter83 inside the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, AZ. Vermont/Scottsdale, AZ born and raised, Carolyn attended the University of Arizona majoring in Communications/Radio/TV. She worked for eight years in the Phoenix Broadcast Talk Radio market as their Business Manager. This put her into the conversation with many Valley leaders and politicians. She also helped implement the first Bloomberg radio affiliate nationwide at KFNN Business Talk Radio and a national financial trade show.

Carolyn moved into the emerging sector of Global Branding for SHR Perceptual Management in Scottsdale, AZ supporting client brands: Coke, General Mills, Boeing, Starwood, Mattel, BMW, Ford, etc. And helped with their Arizona Innovative Thinking (IT) Conference, similar Ted Talk Conference. Carolyn, then helped co-found Brian Fidler Interactive Web Design & Development, which was recognized by Tauchen as One of the 1000 Best Websites globally. Clients included: MGM Grand Hotels, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Robson Communities. She expanded into Social Media Sales by joining Yelp.com, as they expanded into the Scottsdale market.

Along the way, she is Boys Team Charity Board Member, a key parental leader of Villa Montessori School, a leading Pi Beta Phi Alum and an active member of the Brophy College Prep Mothers Guild. She supports many activist causes in our Phoenix community every single chance she gets.

Carolyn brings her unique insight to create a lively and active community at Perimeter83. She’s a Tech Evangelist, mentoring and managing P83 clients to develop unique pathways to success. It’s the access and synergy of a coworking space and Carolyn enjoys advising and adding to the Tech Ecosystem. The ultimate goal? Growing our robust Tech Sector for Arizona. So go ahead, imagine it and Carolyn will make it happen. Eventually, She’ll meet everyone on the planet, share the story of your brand and get the word out-it’s that simple. Quote for a recent client, “watch her, she’s going to meet everyone in this room.”

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Mobile people need access to mobile power. Juuice is “extending the power grid” by rolling out portable, battery-powered phone chargers — at scale — throughout cities.

Stephanie Hockridge is a native Texan who moved to Arizona 7 years ago. She’s an Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist, who spent the past 15 years as a news anchor. This year, she joined the Juuice team to establish strong, strategic partnerships in the community… in order to push forward the company mission: to ensure everyone has access to affordable power on-the-go.

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The University of Advancing Technology is the technophile’s college experience—a community uniquely suited to provide students passionate about technology an ideal place to live and grow. UAT is a private and family-owned University that merges the values of the traditional academy with the modern technology campus, a fusion that enhances our ability to fulfill the mission of educating students in the fields of advancing technology who innovate for our future.

Provost Bolman has focused his career upon addressing the profound need within Arizona and the nation for a substantial and diverse creative class workforce. As its long standing provost Dr. Bolman has built the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) into a unique all-STEM institution that marries the best of traditional small private college learning with the genetics of innovation that come with agile technology organizations. As an educator, he has focused on cultivating a base of technology students and future inventors who are as diverse as the people who ultimately use their creations. As a technologist, he has worked to create a university where the culture of innovation and creation is so regular and celebrated that the goal for each student is to graduate having routinely worked on numerous teams and built again and again complete solutions using the technologies that excites their imagination.

As an advocate for Arizona as a remarkable state where innovation is encouraged in all spaces, including education, Dr. Bolman has grown UAT from a single classroom of 13 students into a STEM private college campus that is unique not only to Arizona but also the country. UAT and its community are dedicated to advancing society through students who learn the tools, techniques, concepts, and responsibilities of applying technology in ways that lift up human society. Dr. Bolman has researched, written and spoken on the nature of technology as a foundational human force and how to successfully lead innovation. He is an alumni Valley Leadership and currently serves as its Past Board Chair. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Technology Council. He is an alumni of the FBI Citizens Academy and serves on the AZPBS community board.

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Alejandre Richards of Matrix Media Consulting Group with Karen Loomis of No Moss Brands and Lisa Guice of Lisa Guice Global-Vision

February 1, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Alejandre Richards of Matrix Media Consulting Group with Karen Loomis of No Moss Brands and Lisa Guice of Lisa Guice Global-Vision

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Alejandre Richards of Matrix Media Consulting Group with Karen Loomis of No Moss Brands and Lisa Guice of Lisa Guice Global-Vision

Matrix Media Consulting Group offers a comprehensive suite of interactive solutions to help your organization succeed online and in general. Our solutions combine leading-edge technologies, interactive design, and our team members’ expertise, creativity and experience. Our specialty is Branding & Visibility.

Alejandre Richards is the CEO and Owner of Matrix Media Consulting Group. She is the Founder and Chair of the Annual Women In Business Conference. Richards brings 200+ women together to learn how to master their businesses and sustain longevity in a continually failing economic society.

Alejandre is a product of New York City. She was born to immigrants from the island of Barbados in the Caribbean. She was a professional athlete playing soccer, field hockey and rugby nationally and internationally. She subsequently owned three semi-pro soccer teams: The Orlando Falcons women’s soccer team which played in the WPSL, The Orlando Falcons men’s soccer team – which played in the PMSL and the Thomasville Lay Jackets, which later became the South Georgia Jackets.

Her career spans far and wide including Dr. of Optometry, Director of Marketing, Officer in the USAF and now owner of her business for 22+ years. She’s most passionate about helping women understand how business works and know how it can advance their growth. “I have done a lot of things in my life, been a lot of places, and there is not one thing that I have ever wanted to do the I have ever hesitated to do!”

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No Moss Brands specializes in creating a memorable brand that will be remembered by your prospect in their time of need. Memorable brands increase your brand awareness, leads, and sales, leading to doubling or tripling of annual revenue. I creatively execute your new brand via your logo, tagline, website and other marketing and advertising materials (videos, radio, TV, print ads, brochures, etc).

As a business owner, Karen Loomis spent 18 years in the fitness industry followed by a major career shift into the marketing and advertising industry. After a two year stint with an advertising agency, she spent 10 years as the Creative Director of a $1.5b local retail company with 114 stores in the U.S. In 2012, No Moss Brands was formed…a branding and marketing company.

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow No Moss Brands on Twitter and Facebook.

Lisa Guice Global-Vision, LLC is a transformational coaching company that focuses on bold success through self-realization which connects personal elevation and business achievement resulting in maximum profits.

Lisa Guice is America’s number one Self Relationship Expert™, International Speaker and Greatness Strategist who partners with CEOs, entrepreneurs and those looking for personal and professional next-level breakthroughs. After uncovering the true power that self-belief has on an individual’s success outcome, Lisa embarked on a journey to live out her true passion of uplifting others and teaching them how to solidify a positive relationship with the most valuable person there is, YOU. Understanding that how we feel about ourselves will continue to be the basis of what we attract to us, feel we deserve and propel or stunt our success, she developed empowering workshops and business programs teaching women how to walk into, leverage and monetize their greatness power.

Lisa studied business, and earned certifications in human management, seminars and presentations. She has become an Empowerment Specialist, Be Great Now Academy creator ,but prides herself on her ability to help others breakthrough what has held them back from reaching their highest potential and purpose. Lisa has received awards as an outstanding leader of women, which led to her becoming the program coordinator of the mentoring program at one of Arizona’s top women’s foundations.

Lisa has been featured in several national publications to include the Huffington Post and Forbes. Her dynamic work landed her an invite to become a business coach for the prestigious Forbes Coaches Council. Lisa is committed to helping those with the desire to be bold and live their greatness out loud. She provides training and a road map for the willing by guiding, empowering and elevating them to their God given purpose. Lisa’s personal mantra is “Walking in your greatness is your obligation, not your option™”.

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

HIGH HOPES Future Workforce Foundation Co-founder and Executive Director Joe Imamura

January 31, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

HIGH HOPES Future Workforce Foundation Co-founder and Executive Director Joe Imamura

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HIGH HOPES Future Workforce Foundation Co-founder and Executive Director Joe Imamura

Future Workforce Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit created to provide K12-aged youth with the means to make informed decisions about their future’s through workforce & career training and/or education. Our organization will produce a nationwide series of expos that connect students in under-served & underfunded school districts with national and regional employers and educators.

Joe Imamura is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Future Workforce Foundation. He is also in charge of business development at F2F Events. He has had the privilege to work for companies like Nike, Ricoh, and Zones.

Joe is a husband, father of 2 (human) kids and 4 dogs. He enjoys all things tech, sports, playing his guitars, and riding his motorcycle.

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About your Host

Angela Felix has been in technology for over 15 years, but her passion is and always will be helping people. She believes wholeheartedly that there are people you must meet….and people you must experience. She recognizes the fact that technology pays the bills…or in her words “buys food and toilet paper”, but the real reward is the fulfillment she finds in helping others accomplish their goals. And after nearly losing her sister in April of 2018, Angela realized just how important having hope is, and how sometimes hope is the ONLY thing you have. But it’s that hope that carries us through those dark times. And sometimes, when we’re lucky, someone amazing comes along and shares their hope with us.

About the HIGH HOPES Podcast

With the help of technology, Phoenix Business RadioX, and some dear friends, Angela introduces you to people who are making a positive impact in the world. High Hopes guests are passionate about helping others. They are individuals who’ve run with an idea because they saw a need and want to be a part of the solution, not the problem. Angela believes these folks are out there making a real difference for our youth, homeless, education, veterans, and entrepreneurs; and with that in mind, Angela knows you need to get to know them too. Who knows? Maybe you will be inspired to get involved in some way; or, even kick your own “high hopes” into action.

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JOURNEY RADIO Sol and Skin Laser Lindsay Sorr with Opex North Scottsdale Strength Coach Daniel Jones

January 31, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

JOURNEY RADIO Sol and Skin Laser Lindsay Sorr with Opex North Scottsdale Strength Coach Daniel Jones

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JOURNEY RADIO Sol and Skin Laser Lindsay Sorr with Opex North Scottsdale Strength Coach Daniel Jones

SOL Skin & Laser sets itself apart by focusing on the relationship between regenerative and functional medicine with advanced aesthetics and laser treatments. Skin concerns and conditions are targeted with the use of professional products to achieve the skin care goals that individuals are seeking. Lindsay Sorr, LE, CLT has the knowledge and professional experience to customize therapies to specifically treat the concerns and conditions for individuals to achieve optimal results.

Lindsay Sorr is a dedicated Licensed Medical Aesthetician and Certified Aesthetic Laser Technician. She prides herself in offering result-oriented skin and laser treatments for patients, as well as emphasizing the importance of education during her services.

Lindsay has extensive product knowledge and training throughout the aesthetic industry and has worked with top plastic surgeons and dermatologists across the country. Her advanced skills, techniques, and patient-centered communication provide high-quality care, results, and professional relationships built on trust and loyalty.

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At OPEX North Scottsdale, we challenge your beliefs and help you re-think what’s possible. We encourage you to embrace where you are, while engaging in growing relationships. Commit to the journey. Be resilient. Live a LARGER LIFE!

Dan Jones has been coaching in some form for the past 8 years. At 20 years old he was hired as the Head Strength and Speed Coach for Efficient Movement. He has also worked as a Physical Therapy Technician, learning how to work with people post injury and has been trained to do Advanced Physiological Testing at one of the most advanced recovery facility’s in Scottsdale. He has worked with everyone from professional athletes, highly successful entrepreneurs, to grandmothers who want to keep up with their grandkids. Coach Jones believes that fitness is only one part of your life and should enhance everything else in your life. He also understands that everyone has different goals, which means their training needs to be as unique as their goals.

When not coaching you can find Dan diving deeper down the rabbit hole that is coaching, adventuring with his dog, or enjoying a juicy burger.

Connect with Dan on Instagram.

ABOUT JOURNEY RADIO

Tune into Journey Radio to learn from successful professionals who will provide you with a roadmap for your own Journey to success. Our guests are individuals who want to share stories, tips and guidelines based on their own journey. Listeners will be encouraged to stay the course after learning that a journey that ends successfully is not a straight line but is a winding road of experiences that teaches life lessons that can be built upon, providing us grit and knowledge to complete our Journey.

Journey Radio’s mission is to ensure all listeners have the opportunity to learn from guest’s experiences, failures and successes enabling Journey listeners to complete their “Path to Success” at a faster pace, with fewer failures. Every lesson learned does not need to be through experience, but can be learned by listening and learning from other’s experience. Journey Radio connects listeners with guests who have completed the journey that the listener is on.

Journey Radio is powered by Divinity Beauty Bar

Tucson’s Leader in Extensions, Color, Healthy Hair and All your Spa Needs. Connect with Divinity Beauty Bar on Facebook and Instagram and via email.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Journey Radio’s host and sponsor Enid Moore-Cranshaw is a consummate business professional. Enid holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounting from Regis University. She is the Immediate Past District Director of Toastmasters International, District 3 (state of Arizona) with a membership of over 4,000. District 3 Toastmasters is ranked seventh in Arizona’s networking and is one of the top organizations for communication and leadership development in the world. She is a Financial Professional and owner of Divinity Beauty Bar. Divinity Beauty Bar specializes in nails, hair styling, wigs, hair extensions, maintenance and growth. Enid is the Immediate Past Board President of Child Parent Centers (Headstart). Child Parent Centers is a leader in early childhood development and serves Southern Arizona’s underprivileged children. Her passion is early childhood development, community service, personal development, effective communication and empowering others to realize their full potential.

SCOTT-FOUNDATION THOUGHT AND SERVICE LEADERS Personal Responsibility

January 31, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

SCOTT-FOUNDATION THOUGHT AND SERVICE LEADERS Personal Responsibility

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SCOTT-FOUNDATION THOUGHT AND SERVICE LEADERS Personal Responsibility

Autumn Wilson has proudly stepped into the Community Relations Specialist position with Scott Foundation as well as continued work as a Thought & Service Leader and Mentor.

Having been in the foster care system since she was 3, she began her Scott Foundation journey at 15 and her passion is “helping others”. Things that make her the happiest is her sisters, helping people and “knowing” she will never be like the people who hurt her.

She describes herself as brave, courageous and kind. Her challenge is trust, very hard to do, and her biggest fear is being left alone, being lonely and empty.

Her direction in life has always been very clear for her since she was little, with a dream to be an Inspirational Public Speaker and possibly a Therapist advocating for kids in foster care. She’s grown a lot since she’s been with Scott Foundation and very quickly declared her wish to take the Founder & CEO of the Scott Foundation’s position, Colleen Walski.

If she could make one rule that everyone in the world had to obey, it would be – “Everyone would be caring.”

When asked how she wants to help the world, Autumn shares, “I want to make it safer, better for us to live in. I want everyone to know there are people that are out there and care about them.”

Her future is bright with career interests of being a Thought & Service Leader, Public Speaker, helping others use their voice, being there for others, making her mark on the world and by making Scott Foundation’s worldwide and breaking the cycle of foster care.

Rosa Ibarra, Thought & Service Leader & Mentor. Her Scott Foundation journey began at 14 and her passion as makeup and music. Being with her siblings makes her the happiest. She describes herself as pretty, confident, strong, caring and stubborn. Her challenge is learning to get along with new people, and her biggest fear is being alone and the dark.

Her wish for the future is to own her own business working with makeup and to even create her own brand. When asked how she wants to help the world, Rosa shares, “I want to help give people confidence.”

Heading into her third year as a growing leader, her gift of “creativity and love for animals” is guiding her journey to help both herself and others find inner peace and beautify.

SarahAnn Goree, Thought & Service Leader & Mentor. Her Scott Foundation journey began at 14 and her passion is helping others in need, drama club and writing. She is happiest when she is helping her siblings and others; and loves being together with them.

She describes herself as nice, funny, caring, loving and terrific. Her challenge is depression and bad memories along with her eye sight. Her biggest fear is not being able to feel and control her emotions.

Heading into her third year she has found her gift of “love that guides her to stay strong as a growing leader. Her future is bright with career interests of starting a band, dancing, singing and acting, writing, public speaking and helping other foster kids. Her wish for the future is to be successful and help others. She wants to be an actress with a message of peace and nonviolence.

Efrain Ibarra, Thought & Service Leader & Mentor. His Scott Foundation journey began at 16 and his passion is soccer, running, learning about space and finding life on different planets. He is happiest when he is listening to music. He describes himself as relaxed, happy and stable. His challenge is his grades, mostly in math and his biggest fear is not being able to be with his family.

Heading into his third year, Efrain has grown tremendously over the years and become very clear about his passion to own his own clothing company, designing shoes, hats and clothing. He’s also an avid gamer with a wish do this professionally. Efrain has a wish to help others in many ways, clothing, providing clean water and housing, stop racism and most anything that has to do with art or helping others.

LOVE, PEER SUPPORT & SENSE OF FAMILY

Scott Foundation has big aspirations and a different path for Arizona foster youth. They imagine a journey that changes the face of humanity and inspires their kids to be their absolute best today while making tomorrow’s world a much better place for all. They imagine an education and societal system focused on the power of community rather than competition; and they imagine a world where children are taught we are not separate, but instead, we are all a part of something much bigger than ourselves – we are one.

Scott Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in the future of Arizona foster youth who wish to make the world better than they found it. The foundation produces year-round experiential programming that highlights, inspires and educate youth on the importance of social emotional well-being, while mindfully developing their heart and purposeful career path.

WHAT DO YOU LEAVE BEHIND? What kind of person do you want to be? Life/Legacy Plan – What is the history of your future? How can you make the world better than you found it?

Motivated by tragedy, youth transform to find their true self and become self- supporting, successful, community-minded, “compassionate people”.

Colleen Walski, Former Intel Manager, turned entrepreneur, who’s founded a philosophical service learning organization that also serves the social emotional well-being of youth in the Arizona foster care system; free of charge.

Colleen’s soulful story of resilience and purpose began on her intended journey of re-building hope after her only son, Scott tragically passed. The transformative power of selfless service is revealed as she finds the Universe has oddly aligned the destiny of many to make an inspiring impact that continues to unfold and enrich the fortune of Scott’s legacy and her own!

Frustrated by traditional thinking of the nonprofit business model, health and crisis intervention statistics at an all-time high, a failing education system, and inadequate support for children’s social services, Colleen mindfully surrounds herself with present Thought Leaders, Change-Makers, Philanthropists and Executives that like to take action, and begins serving the market in a way that it’s never been served before.

Colleen is as a very results-driven and active community member, providing ongoing leadership in humanitarian services to local youth programs with ongoing commitment to increase awareness for peace and support of community partnerships.

Connect with Colleen on LinkedIn, and follow Scott Foundation on Facebook.

City of Phoenix with Michael Hammett and Downtown Phoenix Inc with Alison Sipes and Sara Lynch E15

January 31, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

City of Phoenix with Michael Hammett and Downtown Phoenix Inc with Alison Sipes and Sara Lynch E15

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City of Phoenix with Michael Hammett and Downtown Phoenix Inc with Alison Sipes and Sara Lynch E15

Collaboration and volunteerism took center stage in this segment of 3C Amplified with host JacquelineDestremps and her guests Chief Service Officer of City of Phoenix Michael Hammett and Director of Events, Alison Sipes, and Events and Marketing Coordinator Sara Lynch of Downtown Phoenix. They were presented with the idea of hosting a Volunteer Fair by Charlie Levy, owner of local music venue favorites like Crescent Ballroom , The Van Buren and Valley Bar, and set their sites to make it a reality.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, but you aren’t sure where to start, then this segment is for you. You’ll not only hear more about the Phoenix Volunteer Fair, taking place February 10 at The Van Buren, but how volunteerism can impact not just a nonprofit or the people it serves, but your life as well.

The Volunteer Phoenix Office leads volunteer opportunities across 20 City departments for maximum, measurable impact for our residents. The office directs the City’s National Service program, including AmeriCorps opportunities in City departments. More than 40,000 volunteers contribute 500,000 hours of service each year.
Opportunities are available at Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Municipal Court, Neighborhood Services, Parks, Arts & Culture, Police, Fire, Human Services, among others. Check out our searchable website to find the perfect opportunity for you at Phoenix.gov/volunteer.

Michael Hammett is the Chief Service Officer for the Phoenix City Manager’s Office. Hammett holds a B.A. in Broadcasting from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and a M.S. Global Technology and Development from the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, both at Arizona State University.

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The sensory experience on the ground floor of any urban environment helps define the culture of a city, what people think about it, what they remember and what they love. That’s why improving the sidewalk experience is just one of many initiatives Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) has created to cultivate a better downtown.

And we’re not alone. In addition to focusing money and manpower on sidewalk activation through marketing, events and the amazing work of the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors and Streetscape Team, we’re working with business leaders from our membership organization, Phoenix Community Alliance, and a host of volunteer and community organizations to create a more walkable, interesting and vibrant community.

Alison Sipes is the Director of Events for Downtown Phoenix, Inc. where she has led the events team since 2016. She is focused on bringing as many events as possible to Downtown Phoenix. Her current passion projects are Flying Burrito Festival, Phoenix Volunteer Fair, Howl-o-Ween: A Dog Costume Parade, Fried French Fry Festival, and too many more to name. You can spot Alison on event day as she’s always wearing her signature gold fanny pack.

When she’s not taking charge on event day, Alison spends most of her free time with her two lovable dogs, Franklin and Rocky.

Connect with Alison on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sara Lynch is the Event and Marketing Coordinator for Downtown Phoenix, Inc. Having an immense love for Downtown Phoenix, Sara works, lives, plays, and breathes all things DTPHX. She started working for Downtown Phoenix Inc. as the Events & Marketing Coordinator in October 2017 but before joining the team at DPI she spent a year at Valley of the Sun United way working as the Community Impact Coordinator for Project Connect.

Sara loves community, serving, and magical moments. Getting into the event industry has amplified everything she’s ever dreamed about. Her favorite events, that she’s been able to work on thus far, are 8123 Fest, Flying Burrito Festival, Howl-o-ween, and the Volunteer Fair.

Catch Sara at any local Arizona coffee shop, a show at The Van Buren, or at the dog park!

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About 3C Amplified

3C Amplified is a space to highlight businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals collaborating to amplify their impact in the community. We share real world examples for how partnerships allow for growth both within our businesses and our communities. Listen in as we share how others are connecting, creating and collaborating and how you can be part of something greater.

About Jacqueline Destremps

Jacqueline Destremps is a creative marketing strategist and founded Another Hand Advantage, LLC in 2014 to help community minded small business owners and nonprofit professionals move forward more confidently with their marketing strategy. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Psychology, she has spent her professional career working in both the nonprofit and for-profit sector.

She now enjoys being self-employed and the flexibility it provides to allow more time to volunteer, serve on nonprofit boards, choose pro-bono projects, run 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun (which she co-founded in 2014) and travel the world. Jacqueline believes in creating connections between businesses and nonprofits in the community to stimulate growth and collaboration.

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Sharise Erby with Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Network and OD Harris with Wisdom Tax and Business Consulting

January 25, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Sharise Erby with Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Network and OD Harris with Wisdom Tax and Business Consulting

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Sharise Erby with Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Network and OD Harris with Wisdom Tax and Business Consulting

Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Network’s (PWEN) mission is to meet women right where they are personally, professionally, and spiritually to provide them with the resources and tools to take their success to the next level and be emPOWERed, encouraged, equipped, and elevated.

PWEN achieve’s their mission through around the year programming, which consists of workshops, seminars, conferences, webinars, coaching and mentoring. Since 2013, PWEN has had the privilege of being part of the next level success of just over 11,000 women and a growing population of men.

PWEN enjoys serving the entrepreneurial movement through bootcamps, workshops, coaching and mentoring. PWEN has also added specific career training to our development mission and now are positioned to help women who may be struggling with finding work or a career to become a vibrant business owner while creating their own economy.

For over 25 years Sharise L. Erby-Castle has been coaching, leading, teaching, ministering, and speaking into the lives of women and a “few good men” in her community, her church, at conferences, on her job, in a parking lot, or wherever she feels the tugging of her spirit. Her mission is to speak next level success into the lives of those within her sphere of influence. She has a unique way of getting your attention and speaking to your heart! Sharise is the visionary founder of Go Tell It Communications & Publishing, LLC., the Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Network Inc. with chapters in Phoenix, AZ and Tulsa, OK, which hosts the Annual Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Conference, she is the Economic Development Co-Chair for the Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP, and has now authored two powerful inspirational books, Just Do You and Whole Women Win, Unleashing the Winner from Within, and the Social Media Come Up For Entrepreneurs workbook.

She has been recognized as a “Woman Rising Up” by Women on a Mission, and is the recipient of the 2016 Black Wall Street’s Community Leadership Award. Sharise has been seen and heard on KGUN, TV7, RightThisMinute, Carrying the Message Talk Show, Cz the Day w/ Susan F. Moody, and a host of prominent radio shows. It’s time to level up with Sharise L. Erby-Castle.

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Ready Set Go Foundation helps entrepreneurs start their business. Wisdom Tax & Business Consulting helps business and owners maximize their deductions to minimize their tax liability.

OD Harris is an entrepreneur, an author, philanthropist, an award-winning authority in business leadership, and has served as an advisor for small to large businesses for the past 20 years. As veteran of the United States Army, OD has discovered the keys to unlocking his life’s purpose. He has the unique ability to synchronize faith and financial freedom personally and for those he develops. The scope of OD’s expertise is capacious, ranging from formation and development of business, to the advancement of individuals through personal and spiritual mentorship.

Mr. Harris has nationally impacted the lives of many as the CEO of the nationally awarded Ready, Set Go Foundation (RSG) which focuses on changing the status quo in business and entrepreneurship by closing the gap on economic depravity; offering programming that builds economic development. Ready, Set Go Foundation has helped over 700 veterans and entrepreneurs establish and execute their businesses and has given over 1 million dollars in financial service scholarships to assist with necessary requirements for business start-ups. Platinum Recording Artist Adina Howard praises RSG and OD for the work he does in the community and how she was a beneficiary of his program. RSG has been endorsed by AZ Representative, Reginald Bolding and US Congressman, Ruben Gallego.

OD Harris Media is a cutting-edge media company offering the trifecta of mass communication with an emphasis on providing meaningful content to audiences that encourages and inspires. OD Harris Media has covered major media productions from the Grammys to the Golden Globes; and has created content for 20th Century Fox, and StARZ. Red carpet events, radio, television, photography and film, this company provides stellar services to its clients.

As the 2018 40 under 40 award recipient, OD Harris has been acknowledged both publicly and privately for his work in the community and business. His book, Unlocking Your Purpose takes its readers on a journey through the life of Mr. Harris, and provides tips and tools on how he built a successful accounting business- Wize Tax and Accounting, in 2003, with zero working capital. Within its first year, Wize Tax and Accounting grew rapidly by OD acquiring national and global clientele- successfully breaking even the first year. This led to a profitable second year, allowing OD to open multiple offices. In 2012, OD decided to sell his operation (34 locations & 7 States) to his office managers and a private equity firm. He later changed his business model to create a Home-base eco-system that uses innovation to assist individuals looking to start their own accounting practice; and used it to expand his platform to revolutionize the world of business and entrepreneurship.

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CULTURE CRUSH RX Sheila Keitel and DeeAnn Palin of OnPoint Business Solutions with Matt Altman of Sportiqe

January 25, 2019 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

CULTURE CRUSH RX Sheila Keitel and DeeAnn Palin of OnPoint Business Solutions with Matt Altman of Sportiqe

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CULTURE CRUSH RX Sheila Keitel and DeeAnn Palin of OnPoint Business Solutions with Matt Altman of Sportiqe

In this episode of Culture Crush Rx, Deb chats with Sheila Keitel and DeeAnn Palin of OnPoint Business Solutions, along with Matt Altman, co-founder and CEO of Sportiqe. The crew talks about some of the valuable tools for assessing culture fit when hiring, how to create positive shifts in a troubled culture, and how to measure the success of a company’s culture. Tune in for some excellent insights into how your business could be functioning even better!

OnPoint Business Solutions is a company designed to help businesses grow and transform. They provide consulting services and tools, from Executive Coaching to business process improvement, project management, organization restructure and all types of learning (also known as training). The consultants focus where attention is needed, from Board relationships and governance to front line employee hiring and engagement. At the core of all this work, alignment in culture is critical to business success.

Sheila Keitel’s expertise spans over three decades in organization and talent development. She designs solutions for learning, growth and change, bringing experience from diverse industries such as power generation, insurance, non-profit and manufacturing. Sheila holds a Masters in Human Resources from Ottawa University, with emphasis in Change Management and is certified in several assessments, as well as change and project management. She leverages this expertise to provide solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, increase engagement and transform culture.

Ms. Keitel is an expert at equipping organizational leaders with essential tools and skills through coaching and learning that increases their ability to lead and retain high performing team. She partners with executive level leaders in the implementation of enterprise-wide strategies for leadership development, performance management and change.

Her ability to assess and build learning cultures that accelerate organizational growth and facilitate change has been breakthrough for many organizations, including having launched management development and succession planning development tracks for major companies. She has successfully consulted with leadership in diverse industries to architect learning strategies that transformed culture, aligned values, goals and competencies, and bringing best practices in the integration of culture and values with onboarding, performance management, recognition and succession planning.

Sheila is recognized for outstanding facilitation of adult learning, and flexes her style to fit the culture and needs of the business. She has numerous training certifications in problem solving, team building, decision making, communication, and leadership development.

DeeAnn Palin brings over twenty-five years of business and executive leadership with expertise in helping businesses grow and scale, honing-in on problem areas and setting a clear path to excellence. She takes pride in identifying and solving key business issues and creating game changing strategies, from restructuring operations to implementing various technologies, and revamping pay for performance and key operating processes.

DeeAnn Palin has extensive experience in organization development and culture change, and complements that with exceptional operations and results management. She has leveraged these skills across large companies, in start-ups, and in for-profit and nonprofit Boards and operations. She has worked in a multitude of industries including high tech, insurance, retail, private education, healthcare, and sports & entertainment. Ms. Palin is a project and change management professional and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication from Northern Arizona University.

Ms. Palin coaches businesses and key executives through personal and organizational transformation, teaching executive leadership skills to manage both people and operations excellence to accelerate business growth. She works with the CEO and team to set or improve metrics and operating processes as well as establish effective decision-making processes. She works with the senior team individually and as a group to create high performance work teams, an effective culture and operation excellence.

She works as consultant, interim executive and/or coach, depending on the needs of the business. Ms. Palin has served in leadership roles on several boards, including Chair of the Northern Arizona University Foundation Board.

Sportiqe Apparel is a lifestyle apparel company that was established in 2006. Our vision was to build a company that gave our clients a more unique and comfortable experience when looking for custom apparel.

Our goal in building our brand was to help our clients build theirs. By offering the highest quality products, with the most innovative and on-trend designs, we strive to allow clients the opportunity to elevate their brand.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Matt Altman attended the University of Arizona where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business. He began his career in merchandising with the Phoenix Suns. Over a 12-year span he was Director of Merchandise for the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, and oversaw retail operations for what is now Talking Stick Arena and Chase Field

In 2006 Matt Co-Founded the brand Sportiqe, a lifestyle clothing company with a niche of providing lifestyle custom apparel for the destination retail market. He serves as CEO of the company with a mission to help people feel comfortable. To date Sportiqe collaborates with some of the most recognizable brands in the world. From the likes of the NBA, Nintendo, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame to Warner Bros., The Grand Ole Opry, and the Dave Matthews Band.

Matt has a lifelong passion in helping people, namely supporting people, their dreams, and being the best version of themselves. He serves on the board of a global NGO, which serves to address fundamental human needs of food, water, and peace (tprf.org). Matt is a member of Entrepreneur’s Organization and participates as board member for the Arizona Chapter

Married with a daughter, Matt enjoys skiing, yoga, travel and the life goal of always learning.

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ABOUT CULTURE CRUSH Rx

Culture Crush Rx is an exploration of what makes a great company culture, how successful leaders create it, and how it affects the overall success of the company. We highlight the companies in our community who are crushing it with culture and get practical tips from local experts on how to do the same.

Each episode, we dive into real-life experiences, tips, and best practices for creating a healthy work environment in which everyone is functioning at their highest level and finding joy and satisfaction in their work. Whether you’re a top-level leader, a startup entrepreneur, or part of team, we aim to provide you with valuable insights to help make your work enjoyable and your life well-rounded.

If company culture isn’t consciously created, it will still be created.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Deb Caron is the owner and principal consultant of Anahata Marketing, a Phoenix-based marketing and brand communication consultancy that focuses on empathic listening and content creation to foster real connection between businesses and the customers they serve. She hosts Culture Crush Rx as part of her personal passion for helping people live healthier, more fulfilling, well-rounded lives. Deb is also a registered yoga teacher and she truly enjoys sharing her knowledge and love for the practice with her community. Deb can be reached at deb@anahatamarketing.com and on Linkedin.