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CTWJ Ep17: Teri Keefe, owner of TAKE CHARGE!

March 11, 2020 by Sam Harrell

TAKE CHARGE!℠ provides safety training and tools for women who may feel threatened or those who simply want to be prepared and in control of their own personal safety.

Teri Keefe is the owner and lead instructor at TAKE CHARGE!, the reliable resource for women who want to learn about a variety of options for personal safety. She will be sharing information on how you can avoid being a “soft target” to a criminal. She will introduce us to pepper gels and pepper sprays and demonstrate how to correctly use them to ward off an attack. Plus, she’ll provide information about upcoming firearms classes specifically for women

Teri Keefe, your Certified Instructor, advocate, and coach

Certified Personal Safety Academy Instructor
AAU Ms. USA, Ms. America, Ms. Universe 1988-92
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
IDPA, USPSA Competitor
Regional Defensive Pistol Champion
Range Safety Officer
Spokeswoman for Refuse to Be a Victim

Don’t worry. You’ve come to the right place for guidance. We will start you at the beginning and teach you at your own pace in a safe and supportive environment. Don’tworry if pistol shooting is not your thing. There are options. There are life skills we teach that can give you the skills and confidence you need to walk tall through your day, always ready.

More about Teri

Teri grew up in a small town in Kansas where she didn’t give her personal safety much thought. She relied on her Dad and 2 big brothers to keep her safe. She moved to Tucson, AZ in 1987 after winning the AAU Bodybuilding Miss Universe title, where she met her husband. Following a traditional path, Teri married and had two children, now teenage boys, Sean and Patrick. They travel to their ranch in South Dakota in the summers, where they work on the family farm. “Family time, hard work and conservation is a big part of the legacy I want to share with my boys.”

Teri’s life took a detour when she found herself a victim of a home invasion and assault. This is when Teri decided to do everything she could to never find herself unprepared and in a similar situation again. She has earned certifications in personal safety instruction as well as being a certified firearms instructor. Additionally, she is a nationally recognized competitive shooter and spokeswoman for Refuse to Be a Victim. In the process of educating and training herself, she realized the need for women instructors, so her personal safety and pistol classes are for women and taught by women – because women really do learn differently than men. Today, Teri is fully committed to training her students to be confident self-protectors and to never find themselves in a situation for which they are not prepared.

About Your Host

Jaime Overturf
Farmers Agent, Entrepreneur
2555 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-2900
joverturf@farmersagent.com

As a local Farmers® agent in Tucson, AZ, Jaime Overturf helps customers identify the insurance coverage that best fits their needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make them more informed about their insurance options.

Jaime has the knowledge and experience to help customers better understand their coverage options–whether that Jaime has the knowledge and experience to help customers better understand their coverage options–whether that’s auto, home, life, business insurance and more. You can connect with Jaime on Facebook.

TMBS E67: Dr Villalobos, M.D., and Sandra Griego

March 10, 2020 by Sam Harrell

GUESTS:

VICTOR VILLALOBOS, M.D., Ph.D., an oncologist, and sarcoma specialist with the University of Colorado school of medicine, and SANDRA GRIEGO, an epithelioid sarcoma patient.

ABOUT DR.VILLALOBOS AND SANDRA*

Victor Villalobos, M.D., Ph.D. is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment and management of soft tissue, and bone sarcomas. His clinical research focuses on the development and participation in clinical trials for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. He is the Director of Sarcoma Medical Oncology and Assistant Professor of Medicine-Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Villalobos received his M.D. and Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2008.

Sandra Griego first noticed something was wrong when she lost the use of her left arm, which impacted her job as a daycare provider for young children. She was diagnosed at Stage 3, with a rare cancer called epithelioid sarcoma. Sandra lives in the greater Denver area.

TMBS E66: Andy Vicari, Senior Director at Eli Lilly

March 8, 2020 by Sam Harrell

LILLY EXPANDS INSULIN AFFORDABILITY OPTIONS Lower-priced insulins and other options for people with diabetes who need help affording their Lilly insulin.

Millions of Americans with high-deductible insurance plans are facing high out-of-pocket costs because their plans reset at the beginning of the year. Individuals on these plans are sometimes forced to make tough decisions when it comes to their health. Well, there is some hope, there’s one company committed to helping those who face the higher out-of-pocket costs afford their Lilly insulin.

GUEST:

Andy Vicari is Senior Director & U.S. Brand Leader for the Insulins portfolio at Eli Lilly and Company. In this role, Andy leads the brand teams in developing and executing cross-portfolio marketing strategies across various insulin brands at Lilly. Andy has held several leadership positions in sales and marketing. Outside of work, Andy serves on the Board of Directors for the American Diabetes Association. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

TMBS E65: Lisa Gable, CEO of FARE

March 4, 2020 by Sam Harrell

GUEST:

Lisa Gable is the CEO of FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)

Lisa Gable has served four U.S. presidents and two governors, counseled Fortune 500 CEOs, and represented global public-private partnerships and nonprofits with an end goal of moving organizations to higher levels of performance. As the former President of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, Lisa created and led a coalition of food and beverage industry corporations and public health and government agencies resulting in the reduction of 6.4 trillion calories from the American diet.

Lisa was appointed the first female U.S. Commissioner General to the 2005 Aichi World EXPO, holding the personal rank of Ambassador, served as a U.S. Delegate to the United NationsCommission on the Status of Women and served in the ReaganWhite House and Defense Department. She is a graduate of University of Virginia and holds an MA from GeorgetownUniversity

TBO E5: The Business of Family & Youth Recreation

March 4, 2020 by Sam Harrell

GUESTS:

(520) 792-9985

hilary@childrensmuseumtucson.org

www.childrensmuseumtucson.org

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook |Instagram | Twitter |

Hilary Van Alsburg serves as the ExecutiveDirector at Children’s Museum Tucson/Oro Valley, where interactive play is the core mission. She holds a JD from the University of Arizona College of Law and a BA in Sociology from Northern Arizona University, as well as having earned certification as a K-12 educator. Hilary was a 2019 fellow with the Public Voices OpEd Project and was honored as the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2018 Fundraising Executive of the Year for Southern Arizona. She previously led the philanthropic programs at UniversityofArizona Libraries and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Hilary has a diverse background as an attorney, elementary teacher, and gallery owner. A native Arizonan and spelling bee fan, Hilary is active on committees with organizations focused primarily on education, the environment and philanthropy. When not at the Children’s Museum, Hilary enjoys playing with her family at their cabin in Elgin.

John Winchester, Executive Director
YMCA of Southern Arizona
7770 N Shannon Rd., Tucson AZ 85741
520-229-9001
johnw@tucsonymca.org
www.tucsonymca.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

John Winchesteristhe Executive Director of the Northwest branch of the YMCA of Southern Arizona,a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential through the development of Spirit, Mind, and Body. These goals are accomplished through programs in health and wellness, youth development, youth sports, aquatics, and a host of community partnerships that bring our community together in a physical space.

After spending the last decade working in community outreach, communications, and nonprofit and public management, John understands that through collaboration and partnerships we build stronger ties and stronger communities.

John worked to build one of the leading and most active grassroots student organizations in the country with Christians United for Israel. He also expanded the outreach program for The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies to be the largest in the country among similar academic units and one of the foremost at the University of Arizona.

John is a native of Tucson where he lives with his wife Fernanda and four beautiful children. He has received several recognitions for his work in the community and was named one of Tucson’s40 under 40 by the Arizona Daily Star and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2016. He is a Flinn-Brown Fellow through the Arizona Civic Leadership Academy and is a member of the Emerging Leaders Council though the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce. He holds a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Arizona

Sierra Boyer, Community Promotions and Marketing Manager
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
900 S. Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-837-8032
Sierra.boyer@tucsonaz.gov
www.tucsonaz.gov/parks
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter |

Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. I graduated from Sabino High School and went to college on a softball scholarship to Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where I was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. I got a Bachelors’s degree in Sports Management and Marketing. I began my career in Parks and Recreation in Huntersville, NC. I moved back to Tucson in 2012 when I became the Community Promotions and Marketing Manager for Tucson Parks and Recreation. I have a husband, a 3-year-old son, and a 1-year-old daughter.

HOST:

Heather Wuelpern
Director of Communications
Tucson Metro Chamber
(520) 792-2250 X127
hwuelpern@tucsonchamber.org
Website: https://www.tucsonchamber.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTucsonChamber/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hwuelpern/

Heather’s the driving force behind most anything written at the Tucson Metro Chamber including the Chamber Edge magazine, print ads, radio spots, social media posts, press releases, event speeches, newsletters and more. She comes from a publishing background where she wrote features, edited the work of freelance writers, and managed online content and official visitor guides for clients in the tourism industry across the United States.

Heather hails from Maryland and graduated from the University of Arizona after she transferred from Boston University where she was too darn cold. And now that she’s lived in Tucson for 30 years, she considers it home.

CAW Ep2: Paula Register-Hecht, CEO Tucson Orthopaedic

March 4, 2020 by Sam Harrell

GUESTS:

Paula Register-Hecht, CEO
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
333 E Wetmore Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
520.784.6400
pregister@tucsonortho.com

Paula Register has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the health care and public education industry. Paula has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as Physician Group operations and leadership development work having worked as a CEO/Senior Vice President of both Hospital owned Management Services Organizations and large Physician Enterprises with Catholic Health Initiatives and Ascension Health. In addition, she participated nationally in leadership groups which shaped the Physician Enterprisestructure for both CHI and Ascension. She was listed in Becker’s 2011 List of Most InfluentialWomen to Know Healthcare.

Paula graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and a major in Accounting. She has held numerous leadership roles throughout her career in her church and in various community organizations including the American Heart Association, United Way and Junior Achievement. Most recently she served as the Community Chair for the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run in December 2017.

About Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute is one of Southern Arizona’s leaders for high quality, specialized orthopaedic care. The fellowship-trained physicians at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatment, specializing in total joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, elbow, hand, and shoulder, foot and ankle, and pediatric orthopaedics.

Host

Matt Nelson: Senior Vice President, Crest Insurance Group
Matt is a Senior Vice President at Crest Insurance Group in Tucson, consulting with companies to identify and implement insurance, risk management, and employee benefits solutions. With more than a 15 years of industry experience, he has served as a keynote speaker on the healthcare industry, leadership, workplace culture and risk management for professional organizations throughout Southern Arizona, including the City of Tucson, Greater Tucson Leadership, the Financial Executives and Affiliates of Tucson, and the CEO Roundtable of Tucson.

Matt is an active member in the Tucson community, having served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Arizona Army National Guard and volunteering with multiple local organizations, including as Treasurer and a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Arizona, a volunteer with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Chair of the Pima County JTED’s Business and Industry Council, a builder with Habitat for Humanity and many other local youth charities.
Email: mnelson@crestins.com
Phone: 520.784.7636
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattrnelson2

SBBV E15: Sarah Cotten & Stephanie Stark talk Health

March 3, 2020 by Sam Harrell

GUESTS:

Sarah Cotten is an Integrative Health Specialist and founder of Gut Instinct Wellness. The art and science of healthy living has been her lifelong passion. At an early age, she clearly noted the mental and emotional roots in her mother’s struggle with Crohn’sdisease and other illnesses. The quest for a deeper understanding of that stress-disease link inspired her work in SomaticExperiencing trauma resolution and Functional Nutrition. She has been in private practice since 2012.

Dr. Stephanie Stark is a licensed Naturopathic Physician. After interning with a variety of practitioners, she was inspired to make a true difference in people’s lives. Stephanie received additional training in Primary Care and enjoys seeing patients of all ages and backgrounds. She is especially adept with women’s health, allergies, and thyroid issues. She and her husband Ardeschir, whois also a Naturopathic Physician, started Blue Oak Clinic in 2007and have since grown a loyal following.

About Your Host, Stephanie Rising

A business coach and author, Stephanie Rising has helped over 100 small business owners achieve greater proficiency, profitability, and sanity. She specializes in navigating the complexities of family-owned companies and partnerships with 5 to 25 employees. An expert small business advocate, she provides objective problem solving and accountability that has led many of her clients to award-winning achievement. Her clients have represented a total of over $60M in annual revenues and 1,000 employees.

Stephanie specializes in DISC behavioral analysis and her book, DISC: Leverage Your Nature, Increase Your Sales, is available on Amazon. She outlines step-by-step tactics for building a marketing plan that is sustainable for each reader’s personality and speaks to their specific target market. Stephanie has led numerous well-received workshops on DISC-based marketing and applying behavioral analysis in business.

As an extension of her belief in promoting an educated and healthy community, Stephanie is a monthly sponsor of Youth On Their Own, which provides stipends, supplies, and mentorship to Tucson teens who are homeless through no fault of their own.  She also supports Temwani Children’s Foundation, which provides education, food, and hope to orphaned children impoverished by the effects of HIV/AIDS in Lusaka, Zambia in Africa.

Stephanie’s podcast, Small Biz, Big Voices, is broadcast monthly on Tucson Business Radio X. Show notes, interview questions and additional coaching tips can be found on her small Biz, Big Voices Facebook page.

Stephanie is available for executive team coaching, strategic planning retreats, and public speaking.

TMBS E64: AJ Barkley BofA, 1st Time Home Buyers

February 28, 2020 by Sam Harrell

SPRING IS ON THE WAY, AND IT’S ALL ABOUTHOMEBUYING.

Mark Bishop’s guest is a HOMEOWNERSHIP EXPERT discussing HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY and the hurdles many first-time homebuyers face along with details of the bank’s home buyer grants and First-Time Homebuyer Online Edu-Series™.

Guest:

AJ Barkley, SVP, Neighborhood Lending Executive at Bank of America

AJ Barkley is the Neighborhood Lending Executive for Bank of America, responsible for identifying opportunities to drive successful homeownership among low-to-moderate-income borrowers, underserved communities, and multicultural borrowers across the economic spectrum.

According to Bank of America’sHomebuyerInsights Report, most homeowners (88 percent) say that buying a home is the best decision they have ever made, however,95 percent of prospective homebuyer’s face barriers to owning, including 42 percent who feel they lack support/advice and don know where to start.

To set buyers in the right direction, Bank of America offers a wealth of resources and programs, including its recently-launched first-time homebuyer on-demand video series and significant grant programs that are helping buyers with some of the upfront costs of homeownership.

The Bank of America Community HomeownershipCommitment™ is a $5 billion initiative to help eligible homebuyers purchase a home affordably. AJ says, “Loans requiring a down payment as low as 3 percent, some with no mortgage insurance required. Through a Down Payment Grant program is available in nearly 50 cities, the bank will give–no repayment necessary–eligible homebuyers 3% of the home purchase price (up to $10,000) to be used for a down payment.

Qualified homebuyers may also be eligible for the bank’s closing cost grant program, a lender credit through which they could receive up to $7,500 toward non-recurring closing costs or, in some instances, to buy down their interest rate.

Bank of America has launched a new educational video series designed to simplify the homebuying process for prospective first-time buyers. First-Time HomebuyerOnline Edu-Series™features Bank of America experts providing guidance and tips on homebuying, and is the Company’s latest effort to help more individuals and families pursue sustainable and affordable homeownership. The six-episode, on-demand series, hosted by BuzzFeed’s Hannah Williams, covers key aspects of homebuying and teaches viewers smart strategies to shift attitudes from “How do I do this?” to “I can do this.”

TMB E32: Venture Partners, Business Advisors & Space

February 28, 2020 by Sam Harrell

SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn |

Born and raised in Tucson, Andrew is a native Tucsonanand is what is known as a “boomerang”. Andrew moved away in 2008 when he graduated from the U of A, but found his way back to Tucson in 2018 when he turned down a job offer from Amazon to join their Seattle headquarters. Instead, Andrew decided to move back to Tucson and help launch BlueStone Venture Partners with BlueStone co-founders Mara Aspinall and Tom Nickoloff.

After moving away, Andrew received his Master’s degree from USC in 2009 and soon after began his career with Ernst &Young’s M&A Transaction Support team in San Francisco. In2012 he joined a Palo Alto-based private equity firm where he invested growth capital into a variety of private companies across a diverse set of industries.

BlueStone Venture Partners is a Tucson-based venture capital fund capitalizing on the strength and innovation found in entrepreneurial companies in the Southwest.BlueStone invests in early-stage life science and healthcare startups based in the “NATO” states (New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma).

We seek companies that have developed transformative platforms or disruptive technologies, are protected by strong intellectual property and will have a meaningful impact on healthcare. Our preference is for companies residing in the NATO States (New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma), however, as a return-driven fund, we will make investments regardless of geography if they fit our “Southwest-like” metrics.BlueStone provides growth capital and strategic support to our portfolio companies in addition to privileged access to strategic partners including investors, customers, and other partners residing within the supply chain.

Jim Cantrell, Executive Vice President

R2 Space

Email:jim@r2space.com

www.jimcantrell.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn |

Jim is the founder of several entrepreneurial start-ups, including vector, StratSpace and Vintage Exotics Competition Engineering.

He was on the founding team of Moon Express and SpaceX and has worked closely with Iceye, Skybox Imaging, PlanetIQ, PlanetLabs, and Rocket Lab.

He has worked on 45 satellite missions including iridium Next, the Pluto mission, Osiris-Rex, and Lightsail. Jim also served as CEO of IDair, a bio-metrics company.

He holds Board and Advisory positions at The Planetary Society, ATLAS Space, Morf3D, York Space Systems, Infinite Composites, Iceye and the Sports Car Club of America and is an active angel investor.