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AZ BRANDCAST End of Year Show

December 13, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

AZ BRANDCAST End of Year Show

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AZ Brandcast End of Year Show

Curious about how Conscious Capitalism supports freedom?

Wondering how “brand” supports that?

Mike and Chris talk about how the freedom ethos of Arizona–we don’t like to be told what to do–works
hand-in-hand with the ideas of Conscious Capitalism to keep people both free and responsible. Branding is then how conscious companies influence the culture.

ABOUT AZ BRANDCAST

Branding isn’t just for companies. In fact, Arizona is its own brand. Every month, Mike Jones and Chris Stadler tap into Arizona’s rich community of thought leaders and business owners to find out how the state is developing that brand. Join them as they interview business and thought leaders from in and around Arizona about higher purpose in their companies and Arizona’s development as a brand. AZ Brandcast is powered by Conscious Capitalism AZ and Resound Creative.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

It’s Mike Jones‘ mission to see brands grow and succeed – to reach their full potential. He believes every brand, like every person, has DNA that’s remarkable, but not every brand knows how to act like it (and communicate it to the world). It’s not about what’s trendy, whatever consumers are demanding, or whatever will turn the fastest profit. It’s about the long game – building real relationships with your customers and your community.

Chris Stadler likes to see great plans executed. In a world looking for magic formulas, his stoic outlook tends to point people back to doing the basics really well. Accountability and measurement are his tools. In the past, Chris served as the staff copywriter for a large credit union, UX/human factors researcher at the University of Iowa and full-time teaching faculty, teaching design, copy and strategy at the University of Oregon.

Hans and Company Managing Partner Greg Hansen

December 12, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Hans and Company Managing Partner Greg Hansen

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Hans and Company Managing Partner Greg Hansen

Hans & Company is a boutique consulting firm that focuses on not-for-profit organizations. Specifically, they get nonprofits $10,000/month in free advertising, and then help manage those dollars effectively.

This helps nonprofits increase their online impressions by 50,000 to 75,000 every month and 5,000 to 10,000 more website clicks every month.

Greg Hansen is an entrepreneur, consultant, and somebody who reads two books every week. With a background in Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, startups, nonprofits, and venture capital, he has a passion for building, helping, and supporting great companies.

Having studied at San Jose State University, Trinity International University, Liberty University, and Stanford, he is well-equipped to provide the intellectual horsepower for any project. He has 18 certifications, more than 40 published articles, and has served on numerous boards for a variety of organizations.

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

THINK FIT GET FIT STAY FIT MAC6 Co-Founder Scott McIntosh and EOS Implementer Jon Deiter

December 12, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

THINK FIT GET FIT STAY FIT MAC6 Co-Founder Scott McIntosh and EOS Implementer Jon Deiter

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THINK FIT GET FIT STAY FIT MAC6 Co-Founder Scott McIntosh and EOS Implementer Jon Deiter

Following an early career focused on underground mining engineering, operations and construction, Scott McIntosh grew McIntosh Engineering to become a preeminent worldwide engineering, design and project management firm focused on providing deep underground mining services to large international mining companies. After growing to $50+ million in annual revenue and 280 worldwide employees, McIntosh Engineering was acquired in 2008 and Scott began his exploration for what’s next.

What’s next is Advocating Capitalism as a Force for Good through MAC⁶ and Conscious Capitalism Arizona (CCAZ).

MAC⁶ builds better communities where people and businesses thrive. Founded by Scott and his son Kyle in 2011. Current operations include a 10,000 ft² state of the art Conscious Workspace, 50,000 ft² of quiet occupancy office space, and a 38,000 ft² light manufacturing facility in support of early stage businesses that adopt the principals of Conscious Capitalism to achieve long term sustainable growth.
Conscious Capitalism Arizona was founded by Scott in 2012 as the 3^rd Chapter in the world, following only Chicago and Australia. Now CCAZ is part of a truly global movement with 40 total chapters including 10 international locations.

Conscious Capitalism Arizona (CCAZ)

We believe that free enterprise capitalism has served to lift more people out of poverty than any other socio-economic system ever conceived – empowering social cooperation, human progress, and elevating humanity. Globally, Conscious Capitalism is an idea, a movement, an approach to conducting business and an organization dedicated to advancing all of these. Conscious Capitalism exists to elevate humanity.

The future of business in Arizona lies with an upcoming generation of consumers, business leaders and employees preparing to make a difference in the world. We (CCAZ) are passionate about giving them the tools and principles they will need to become the generation that eliminates poverty and elevates humanity. Conscious Capitalism Arizona is working with business and academic leaders to:

Create a library of over 1,000 stories of business as a force for good.
Touch the lives and shift the thinking of 100,000+ students with our educational programs.
Develop Arizona programs that are replicated nationally and globally.

Follow Mac6 on Facebook and Twitter, and Conscious Capitalism AZ on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Jon Deiter has worked for over 30 years in leadership positions in privately held and family owned entrepreneurial businesses as well as smaller divisions of public companies. He earned an MBA in Finance from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois and he is a CPA with Accreditation in Business Valuation and Certified Global Management Accountant. He has held positions in a variety of industries as Tax Advisor, Consultant, Controller, Vice President, CFO, and President.

In 2014, Jon was working on the leadership team of a company which began implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®). Jon experienced first-hand the value and power of EOS and its simple tools to establish a clear vision, gain traction toward that vision, and grow a healthy team.

Jon came to realize his true motivation and passion ….. to help many more companies achieve great things through implementing EOS! He was trained as a Professional EOS Implementer and since 2015 has been working with organizations to help them implement EOS. He is no longer a practicing CPA and is focusing 100% of his time on his passion. He offers his implementation/coaching services through his company, Jon Deiter Solutions, LLC.

EOS is a people-centric management system that embodies successful, proven ways of working with people and a team. In addition to company growth and achieving the life you desire, implementing EOS has positive impacts to employees, culture and team health. Jon’s leadership career in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses, along with experience as both a user and implementer of EOS, give him a unique perspective to pursue his passion of helping business owners and leadership teams achieve all they want from their business.

Jon lives in Chandler Arizona with his wife Julie, having moved to Arizona from Chicago suburbs in 2003.

Connect with Jon on LinkedIn.

ABOUT THINK FIT-GET FIT-STAY FIT and SCOTT MARSH

Scott Marsh is the Founder and Owner of Mind and Body Strengthening which is the culmination of working in the Physical Therapy and Fitness Industry for 26 years. Scott is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach and a Professional Member of the Medical Fitness Network. Scott also donates his time to the New Warrior Program, which he started to help recruits with their nutrition and physical training before they leave for Boot-camp.

Two of Scott’s favorite sayings are “Change doesn’t come from just knowing what to do, it comes from consistent daily practice” and “You need to align the way you think with the results you want”. These sayings are the basis for Scott’s THINK FIT-GET FIT-STAY FIT radio show; and, the solid foundation and wisdom that Scott uses to help people achieve their goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle over the course of their life.

THE RESOURCE StaySeated Co-founders Dominic Saragaglia and Jonny Hunt with Blackshield Sentinel Founder Dioly Alexandre and Midas Touch and ‎Fysique Founder Terry Cargile

December 10, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

THE RESOURCE StaySeated Co-founders Dominic Saragaglia and Jonny Hunt with Blackshield Sentinel Founder Dioly Alexandre and Midas Touch and ‎Fysique Founder Terry Cargile

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THE RESOURCE StaySeated Co-founders Dominic Saragaglia and Jonny Hunt with Blackshield Sentinel Founder Dioly Alexandre and Midas Touch and ‎Fysique Founder Terry Cargile

Dominic Saragaglia and Jonny Hunt, Founders and Co-Owners of StaySeated. There is a new way for consumers to enjoy their favorite events and ensure they will never miss a memory in any stadium and arena.

Dioly Alexandre, Founder of Blackshield Sentinel is a techpreneur who is keenly focused on how to develop products and services to keep the world secure and educated on cyber attacks and online privacy.

Terry Cargile, Currently a junior at Arizona State University and the Founder of Midas Touch and ‎Fysique is developing a fitness app targeted for university students and youth. This app is designed to eliminate excuses for living a healthy lifestyle and condition the users to think positively and become secure about themselves.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Todd Davis speaks marketing( leads, solutions, strategy, and content) for Nonprofits, Lawyers, Realtors, Doctors, Financial Advisors, Startups, Kidpreneurs, and Mompreneurs. He’s also an evangelist for podcasting for professionals and the ultimate “Resource” for small business owners and start-ups.

Todd believes in utilizing social media channels to create a balance between traditional marketing and a Fluid Digital Marketing Strategy(DMS). His insights about the process of establishing the right social channels and developing the right social media programs helps to generate leads and understand the return of relationships.

iDeaology Consulting Group is a brand and business development company that takes a brand through its idea stage and to its launch. Todd and his team develop a specialized development and marketing methodology that creates ongoing growth for a small to large business. They teach and train marketing to individuals and businesses.

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

E20 Naomi Caietti from Naomi Caietti Consulting and Raoul Encinas from PhosLabs

December 10, 2018 by Karen

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Phoenix Business Radio

E20 Naomi Caietti from Naomi Caietti Consulting and Raoul Encinas from PhosLabs

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E20 Naomi Caietti from Naomi Caietti Consulting and Raoul Encinas from PhosLabs

In this special episode of Project Management Office Hours Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, and his guests Naomi Caietti and Raoul Encinas discuss Leadership and how to be a better Project Manager by improving your Leadership skills.

Naomi shares the details of her new book, Transform Your Project Leadership! She discusses the 10 key leadership competencies – Brainstorming, Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Interpersonal Skills, Listening, Negotiating, Problem Solving, and Team Building. We dig into these competencies and how they are beneficial to you, the Project Manager, to grow and advance your career. We also hear from Naomi some of her experiences as a consultant to capture her thoughts on the benefits of improving your leadership skills.

Raoul steps us through his experiences as an Executive Coach and utilizing Leadership exercises/techniques to assist clients on their Leadership Journey. Knowing we are not all at the same spot in our career, Raoul shares different starting points for improving leadership for a new Project Manager or a more season PM professional as well as for a PMO leader. A key for both Raoul and Naomi is to recognize that becoming a Project Management leader goes beyond just improving your technical skills. We must dedicate time to improving soft skills and leadership skills to advance our careers.

Listen in to the full episode to hear the details from both of these industry leaders. We covered so much on Leadership in this hour and I wish we had more time to dig even deeper. You can learn more about Raoul and PhosLabs by visiting https://www.phoslabs.com. To learn more about Naomi and her book visit https://www.naomicaietti.com.

Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders discussing a wide range of current topics and events! Our next show will be December 20th with Mark Price Perry and Don Hardenbrook.

The PhosLabs team of experts designs and delivers coach-facilitated workshops, events, and learning journeys that enable people to better respond to the dynamic needs of the business. PhosLabs’ clients are able to access the unique organizational wisdom that is trapped deep within their people and teams.

As the founder of PhosLabs, Raoul Encinas serves clients who crave fresh thinking, new ways of leading, and more meaningful work. As a credentialed executive coach, Raoul helps people distinguish themselves through their leadership craft. He leads a team that designs and delivers coach-facilitated learning experiences that transform the way teams work.

Raoul is the co-author and designer of a leadership development program for project managers that’s been used by Avnet, Comerica Bank, Charles Schwab, Insight, and several other corporations.

Over the past 10 years, more than 1,000 professionals have benefitted from his coaching and learning sessions. He has a BS-Business Management-IT from Western Governors University and is a certified coach through the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara.

Connect with Raoul on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Naomi Caietti Consulting (NCC) is a boutique consulting company that provides niche services to small, medium and large organizations in the area of project, program and portfolio management, performance metrics, and strategic planning. NCC assist organizations to realize business value through delivery of excellence in enterprise-wide projects, leadership, management.

Naomi Caietti is an award-winning business woman, widely respected global virtual thought leader in the project management community for over 25 years. She was an honoree in the 2018 Woman Kind book by Ferguson & Fox about the 2017 #CelebratingWomen Project. In 2014, Naomi founded her consulting company to meet virtual on demand business needs as a speaker, author and consultant. Naomi has been featured in national and international media/publications including the Project Management Institute, ProjectManagement.com, Workfront.com, Employee Engagement Network, Professional Woman Network, IT Metrics and Productivity Institute and ProjectManager.com. Find out more about her new book “Transform Your Project Leadership” at www.naomicaietti.com. Naomi’s passionately committed to making project leaders successful, to inspire women to lead, and be a voice for project leaders around the globe.

Connect with Naomi on LinkedIn and Twitter.

ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE HOURS SERIES

Project Management Office Hours is intended to provide Project Management professionals a place to drop in and discuss Success Stories, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned. Project Management Consultant Joy Gumz has shared with us, “Operations keep the lights on, strategy provides the light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.”

Each of us has a unique story to tell, but collectively we share a message that organizations who embrace Project Management Best Practices perform better than those which don’t. Organizations which align Projects to Strategy perform better. Organizations with Engage Executive Sponsors deliver better results. Organizations which measure Project Management performance outperform those which don’t.

During our Project Management Office Hours, we hear directly from Industry leaders how to make an impact in our profession. How we, collectively, will Advance Project Management Best Practices, One Listener at a time!

Project Management Office Hours is powered by The PMO SQUAD

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joe Pusz started THE PMO SQUAD to bring real world PMO Leadership experience to the consulting space and to advocate for Project Management through his blog PMOJOE.com. The old saying is “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Following this mindset Joe left Corporate America in 2013 to start THE PMO SQUAD and work with fellow Natural Born Project Managers to advance Project Management Best Practices.

THE PMO SQUAD focuses exclusively on PMO and Project Management consulting. Corporate America is full of Accidental Project Managers running projects who haven’t been trained to be PMs. To help solve this problem THE PMO SQUAD is on the Leading Edge with PMO As a Service. PMO As a Service allows our clients to focus on their respective core competencies while THE PMO SQUAD delivers Project Management expertise. Contact Joe at 678-591-7868. Follow The PMO Squad on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

JOURNEY RADIO Kellie Kongnso with Lash Factor Studio and Michelle Crawford with Cold Beauty

December 8, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

JOURNEY RADIO Kellie Kongnso with Lash Factor Studio and Michelle Crawford with Cold Beauty

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JOURNEY RADIO Kellie Kongens with Lash Factor Studio and Michelle Crawford with Cold Beauty

Kellie Kongnso, owner of Lash Factor Studio, and Michelle Crawford, of Cold Beauty, have taken on the beauty industry by force. Taking the leap of faith, these amazing women left corporate to develop businesses that enhance the beauty of their clients.

Learn how they enable their clients to be beautiful inside and out.

Cocktail & Networking Party

When: Saturday, December 15, 2018

Where: Lash Factor Studio 118 S. 5th Ave Tucson, AZ

Time: 6 PM to 10 PM

Fun! Food! Open Bar!

A portion of funds and donations will help “I Am You 360” to help support Foster Care and homeless youth.

RSVP by December 8, 2018 with a text to (520) 200-1520

Attire: Come Slayed! In your best black or white attire.

Lash Factor Studio has been operating for 8 years in Tucson and LA. We were voted #1 for Semi-Permanent Lash Extensions in Tucson. We are continuing our growth by adding innovative techniques that achieve radiant looks. Our various techniques include Lash Artistry, Permanent Makeup which includes microblading, stardust techniques, powered brows, ombre brows, lip enhancement, and eyeliner, we also have Corrective Skin Treatments, Botox, Filler, Lip Injections, and a very talented tattoo artist on staff.

Owner of Lash Factor Studio & Creator of Lash Factor Academy, Kellie Kongens has been in the beauty industry for 9 years. Kellie started out in a small room rental and then expanded to Lash Factor Studio, The Medical Spa- Lash Factor Studio Beauty Club, and LFS Academy in Downtown Tucson Arizona.

Kellie is a master lash artist and thoroughly certified semi-permanent makeup master who continues to expand her education by attending trainings all over the world. In 2011, she created her own technique in eyelash extensions, a strip lash inspired recreation, called Lash Flare.

Kellie has completed hundreds of hours of continued education and over a thousand hours on successful procedures, she has become a highly sought after artist and trainer in the industry.

Connect with Kellie and Lash Factor Studio at LashFactorStudio.com and Facebook, Instagram or via email.

Cold Beauty is an emerging cryotherapy strategic partner, catering to the top brands in different sectors where their services compliments those brands’ efforts and goals. With highly trained Cryo Beauty Specialist, they offer both Cryo Facials and Body Toning, while focusing on a safe, comfortable, and first-class overall experience for their clientele.

They offer Cold Beauty Pop Ups, which is a great way to offer this new age beauty and wellness treatment to your existing client base. Pop Ups are a great way to test the waters with Cold Beauty for a duration of time to see if their therapies are something you want to add to your product offerings and become a Cold Beauty provider.

Upon becoming a Cold Beauty Partner, they provide full training and certification on the brand and also detailed brand standard information and access to marketing and promotion as required. Stay tuned they are partnering with some amazing cutting edge wellness companies to pair their services with other wellness treatments.

Michelle Crawford is the Owner of Cold Beauty and oversees the business operations for Cryo Recovery Lab. After spending the last 13 years in the corporate America working in the education sector, she decided a mid-career transition to entrepreneurship was the next chapter in her life. Michelle completed her bachelors degree at New Mexico State in Mass Communications and Journalism while working in marketing and promotions. She then moved to Phoenix to complete her MBA from the University of Phoenix. Michelle has a passion for building strategic partnerships with others who share the same passion in delivering health and wellness services to their communities.

Connect with Michelle at Cold Beauty at Cryorecoverylab.com and on Facebook, Instagram and via email.

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.

CULTURE CRUSH RX Kate Rogers CEO of CoVibe and Melissa Lamson CEO of Lamson Consulting LLC

December 8, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

CULTURE CRUSH RX Kate Rogers CEO of CoVibe and Melissa Lamson CEO of Lamson Consulting LLC

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CULTURE CRUSH RX Kate Rogers CEO of CoVibe and Melissa Lamson CEO of Lamson Consulting LLC

In this episode of Culture Crush Rx, Deb is joined by Melissa Lamson, CEO of Lamson Consulting and Kate Rogers, CEO of CoVibe. The ladies get into a lively discussion about inclusion and diversity in leadership, how to honor company culture when developing global teams, tackling communication gaps and so much more. Tune in to learn how to be a more open-minded, growth-oriented leader and discover the importance of looking inward to notice how the stories we tell ourselves about who we are affect how we lead others.

CoVibe is an agency that partners with Founders/Co- Founders/CEO’s to build their companies with a people-first mindset. We pride ourselves in building and shaping companies through culture, developing and enhancing programs that empower people, building authentic teams and coaching new managers/founders as their businesses scale and grow. Simply put, we build companies that people love.

Kate Rogers is passionate about people, building companies & communities and inspiring others to harness their unique strengths and potential, both in and out of the office. She has been working with startups since 2005 in Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin, Denver, New York and Phoenix. Currently, as the Founder and CEO of CoVibe. She partners with CEO’s to build companies that employees thrive in. Along those same lines, Kate lends her time and talent to supporting many local nonprofit and community organizations or entrepreneurs. She is proud to be Co-Lead of PHX Startup Week for 2019.

Outside of her work, she is also the proud mother of a 5-year-old, who is a constant reminder of the importance of inspiring the next generations of future leaders and innovators and celebrating the daily joys of life. She’s known for her approachability, authenticity, enthusiasm and natural ability to bring out “the fun” in groups she is leading.

Connect with Kate on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Lamson Consulting LLC provides executive coaching, leadership and management training for individuals, small, mid-sized and large corporations. Lamson Consulting refines professional skills to transform behavior and accelerate business growth.

Melissa Lamson is a sought-after facilitator and coach, creating positive change in individuals and organizations. She works to develop inclusive leadership teams, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise, and up-leveling skills for the benefit of successful teamwork. Melissa’s personal mission is to make people happier at work. She has authored 6 books, including her most recent, The New Global Manager: Learning to Manage Well in a Complex Business Environment.

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

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.

Thomas Barr Executive Director with Local First AZ and Karen Nowicki CEO with Phoenix Business RadioX

December 8, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Thomas Barr Executive Director with Local First AZ and Karen Nowicki CEO with Phoenix Business RadioX

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Thomas Barr Executive Director with Local First AZ and Karen Nowicki CEO with Phoenix Business RadioX

Local First Arizona is a nonprofit organization that celebrates independent, locally owned businesses. We support, promote and advocate for a strong local business community and raise public awareness of the economic and cultural benefits provided by strong local economies. Local businesses contribute to a sustainable economy for Arizona and build vibrant communities we’re all proud to call home.

Thomas Barr is the Executive Director for Local First Arizona, the largest coalition of local businesses in North America. He advocates for a strong local business community that contributes to building vibrancy, equity, and prosperity across the state. A proud Arizona native and graduate of Arizona State University, Thomas leads the business coalition of Local First Arizona by advocating for the economic and cultural benefits provided by building strong local economies.

Thomas steers the strategic direction of LFA’s major programs and initiatives as well as the engagement of over 3000 businesses across Arizona. As Executive Director, Thomas guides a team of statewide senior directors overseeing the execution of LFA’s communication strategy, major initiatives and key partnerships, as well as the collaboration of over 30 staff implementing work in entrepreneurship programs, small business advocacy, local food initiatives, sustainability, urban development and community building. He frequently speaks to groups locally and nationally, presenting the impact of Local First Arizona and the importance of local economy work in building prosperity.

Outside of Local First Arizona, Thomas has participated in volunteering his time to many causes and organizations throughout the Valley including Young Nonprofit Professionals – Phoenix, Equality Arizona, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Arizona Commission on the Arts, Heritage Square and Phoenix Legal Action Network. Additionally, Thomas is a 2018 Phoenix Magazine 40 Under 40 honoree, alumni of Arizona Leading for Change, and current participant in Valley Leadership Institute’s 40th cohort.

Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Phoenix Business RadioX amplifies the voice of business, helping local business and professional associations get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, profession, and community.

For over 20 years, Karen Nowicki has been helping organizations and the people who lead them drive their business strategies more effectively and as a result her clients are happier, healthier and more successful. As studio partner for Business Radio X ® and host for the metro Phoenix network shows, Nowicki has the pleasure of working with the most innovative, passionate and driven people who make a difference in their community and are willing to help others do the same. She is also a published author, accomplished speaker, and trusted advisor to business owners, senior executives and educational leaders.

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and Twitter, and follow Phoenix Business RadioX on Facebook.

Our Guest Host

TALES FAILS and ALES Enterprise Client Partner Zach Anderson and Lisa Jensen with Mindful Talent Solutions

December 8, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

TALES FAILS and ALES Enterprise Client Partner Zach Anderson and Lisa Jensen with Mindful Talent Solutions

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TALES FAILS and ALES Enterprise Client Partner Zach Anderson and Lisa Jensen with Mindful Talent Solutions

Join Jennifer Burwell and Kyle McIntosh for the monthly rendition of Tales, Fails, & Ales . . . where we drink ales and tell tales about fails. We represent MAC6, a company dedicated to the success of entrepreneurs and sharing their stories. Our hope is by forcing these leaders to share their biggest fuck ups, that we can realize our greatness is always just on the other side of adversity. Tune in monthly and enjoy hearing from the latest fuck ups, and be inspired by their tenacity to push through and make it happen.

Zach Anderson is a seasoned enterprise account executive. He began his career working in consumer lending and has been in digital ad sales since 2011. His experience has ranged from selling to independent SMBs to executives at Fortune 50 companies.

Mindful Talent Solutions is a recruiting business founded on the principles of integrity, quality, and common courtesy. With more than 20 years’ industry experience, they serve as trusted advisers to business leaders who are building high- performing, culture-driven teams.

They specialize in placing Accounting, Finance and Information Technology professionals in businesses ranging from small, established startups to multi-national, large corporations.

Lisa Jensen embarked on her journey into the recruiting industry after ditching Iowa winters for Phoenix’s sun and palm trees in 1990. While she lacked formal work experience, a college degree, transportation, and money, she possessed a relentlessly positive attitude and the tenacity to create something from nothing.

It was in her first recruiting role with a mom & pop staffing agency that she’d successfully completed lots of projects, that she discovered the incredible opportunity to connect with people, make a positive impact and solve problems.

Since then, she completed her degree and began gathering “career capital” by taking on roles recruiting for, and managing client relationships on behalf of; staffing companies, niche search firms, and consulting firms serving professionals in the Accounting, Finance, IT, Engineering, Sales and Construction Management spaces. Additionally, she gained experience in resume consulting and career transition coaching.

Seeing a real need for an “uplift” in the reputation of the recruiting industry, Lisa’s experience, coupled with her natural inclination to connect with and help others, motivated her to start her own business and raise the bar in what people experience when they work with a recruiter.

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn

ABOUT TALES FAILS and ALES

Tales, Fails & Ales is brought to you by MAC6, Conscious Capitalism Arizona, Phoenix Business Radio X, Crush Craft Cider, and Lyft. Remember to keep your fuck ups in the board room and not on the road.

ABOUT YOUR CO-HOSTS

With a background in marketing, in various for profit and not for profit companies, Kyle McIntosh wondered, “How can I pair the passion and commitment to community progress of a non-profit with the sustainability and reach of a for profit company?” From this question and perspective a mission evolved to tear down the false distinction between the two sectors and to promote companies with Conscious Capitalism® business models through MAC6.

Kyle is the President and Creative Excitant of MAC6. Day to day, his main operational role is on the “spaces” side of the business, focusing on creating thriving communities in the commercial office buildings, the co-working space, and the co-manufacturing space. The other role that he plays is that of EOS implementer, working with clients to bring the Entrepreneurial Operating System, from the book Traction® to their businesses. Additionally, he sits on the boards of Conscious Capitalism Arizona, telling the stories of good businesses in Arizona, and The Tempe Chamber of Commerce, sustaining Tempe’s quality of life and keeping our community and economy vibrant.

Kyle loves Arizona and wants to see us all collectively find great success based on the awesome things that are happening here every day.

Follow MAC6 on Facebook and Twitter.

Jennifer Burwell, joined MAC6 in 2013. Jennifer is their VP and Director of Programs. She uses her experience in real estate, team development and management to seamlessly integrate each of the MAC6 business units to assure they are all focused on the long-term company vision. She is also a student of human behavior.

As a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, she uses her knowledge to facilitate culture focused leadership programs with organizations of all sizes to integrate the company’s values and create higher performing teams.

To learn more about MAC6 Communities, call 480-293-4075 or find them on Facebook