Tales With Taylor

Dr. Sharise L. Erby is an award-winning Non-Profit Executive, author, speaker, and transformational leader dedicated to helping people and communities unlock their fullest potential. As Managing Director of Per Scholas Phoenix, she leads the expansion of technology workforce development across Arizona, creating pathways to high-growth careers and economic mobility. She is the founder of the Phenom...

Changing Careers Transitioning between careers is a difficult change, but it is possible with the right planning and persistence Work on building the skills needed for your new career Develop as many relationships and connections as you can within in your current position, you never know who’s going to help you in your new career Parenting Let you kids be kids, they need to be free during their ch...

Stuart “Stu” Selbst is a community-driven technologist, entrepreneur, and the heart behind StuTech, where his mission is simple: help people feel safe, supported, and confident with their technology. With over 30 years in IT, telecom, and cybersecurity, Stu combines deep technical expertise with something far more rare — patience, relatability, and a genuine passion for helping others. What starte...

Kristin Cetone, Reading Specialist, educator, author, and founder of Nuts About Reading, joins us to talk about helping children become confident, capable readers. From understanding your child's reading level to identifying areas that need strengthening, Kristin shares practical insight for parents, homeschool families, and anyone supporting a child's literacy development. She also discus...

Alika Victor is a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Practical Wellness & Sustainable Performance Expert, speaker, and founder of Thrive Now Wellness. After more than a decade leading product strategy and operational excellence in healthcare technology, she now helps busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and caregivers reduce stress, prevent burnout, and build sustainable habits that fi...

https://thrivewithstevenorton.com/ Hi, I am Steve Norton-an Author, Speaker, Coach and passionate advocate for living well with a disability. My journey has been shaped by my experiences in the hospitality and event planning industry and my dedication to helping others thrive through food health and mindset transformation In 2012, I suffered a life-changing stroke that left me paralyzed on my left...

Jennifer M. Tersigni, MA, CFRE, is the founder of Raise the Bar Consulting and a seasoned interim executive who helps mission-driven organizations navigate pivotal change. Since 2009, she has partnered with 400+ nonprofits and helped secure more than $1.2 billion in philanthropic support by strengthening development strategy, donor engagement, and fundraising systems built for long-term sustainabi...

I’m Hana Alanis, Brand Strategist and Inclusion and Nonprofit Advocate. I’m committed to building brands that not only look exceptional, but operate with clarity, purpose, and measurable impact. Over the last decade, my branding and marketing work has helped clients achieve multi-million-dollar revenue growth, break fundraising records, and launch category redefining products. My approach blends r...

Louann Phillips: Louann Phillips, Special Events Manager, is a native Arizonan who has served as a nonprofit sector professional for more than 25 years. Among the amazing Arizona nonprofits she’s had the pleasure of working with are Downtown Phoenix Inc., Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Goodwill of Central Arizona, the Phoenix Symphony and Southwest Human Development. In her current position...

Kathleen Gramzay, Founder of Kinessage LLC , is a Body-Mind Resilience Innovator, Speaker, Neurosomatic Intelligence Practitioner & Facilitator, Author, and Developer of Kinessage® Applied Resilience and the Kinessage® Release Your Pain Self-Care System. Her lived experience partnering with her nervous system to end chronic muscular pain while a board-certified massage therapist and educator,...

I am a proud Arizona native, a true “zonie”. I have over 31 years of experience in the government housing industry, specializing in Section 8 and Public Housing. My career has been built on serving others with integrity, knowledge, and care. I am also a certified mentor with eXp Realty, where I have the privilege of guiding and supporting new real estate agents by sharing my experience and passion...

Storytelling Stories are essential for connecting with an audience of any kind Without a story, your product, event, or service is the same as anyone else's. Stories are what set you apart Even stories with basic structure can make a huge difference Know your audience, speak their language so you can connect with them Stories are more memorable than a list of features. When using stories it ma...

Anne McAuley Lopez is a content writer, nonfiction book coach, and ghostwriter based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She launched Agency Content Writer in Mesa, Arizona, in 2010 after leaving corporate America and has spent 15 years helping entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and thought leaders tell their stories through blog content, websites, and books. Anne is the author of We Don't Get to Rin...

How to Grow Food in the Desert. What if every yard had a garden and fruit trees? Schedule your complimentary strategy session now! https://bit.ly/FP_StrategySessionIn this episode of Tales with Taylor, Taylor sits down with Greg Peterson, founder of Urban Farm, co-founder of the Great American Seed Up, and host of the Urban Farm Podcast, to explore how growing your own food can transform your home...

Cheryl Clark has been a successful entrepreneur for more than 15 years, helping business owners grow through relationship marketing, social media, and proven business strategies. Her success is backed not only by the results she has achieved in her own businesses, but also by the many clients she has helped along the way. Cheryl believes in taking action, building genuine connections, and creating...

How do you protect your mental health when negativity seems to be everywhere? In this episode of Tales with Taylor, Carmen Payne shares practical strategies for maintaining a healthy mindset in today's digital world. From limiting doom-scrolling and taking breaks from upsetting content to focusing on what you can control, Carmen offers actionable advice for protecting your peace and improving...

In this episode, learn more about Stu’s journey, the values that drive his work, and how he continues to make a positive impact through technology and community service. Meet Stuart “Stu” Selbst, a community-focused technologist, entrepreneur, and the founder of StuTech. With more than 30 years of experience in IT, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, Stu has built a reputation for making techno...

In this episode of Tales with Taylor, Taylor sits down with talent advisory expert Jim Janosik to discuss the evolving world of recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent. With a career that began in hospitality and real estate development before transitioning into talent acquisition, Jim shares how the 2008 economic downturn unexpectedly led him into recruiting—and why understanding people rema...

Why Buying a Business Gives You a Head Start. In this episode, Dan Foley explains why acquiring a business can often be a faster, smarter, and less risky path to entrepreneurship. Dan shares how he accidentally got into banking after landing a college internship, earning his business degree, and continuing down a path that eventually led him into business acquisitions and entrepreneurship. He also...

Virtual Assisting Before it Was Cool with Alana Roberts. On this episode of Tales with Taylor, Taylor sits down with entrepreneur and executive concierge Alana Roberts to talk about virtual assistance, business growth, AI tools, and lifelong learning. Schedule your complimentary strategy session now! https://bit.ly/FP_StrategySessionAlana shares how she began her journey over 22 years ago helping...

What’s really holding your business back? In this episode of Tales with Taylor, we sit down with Paul Sim, founder of Gap View Business Advisors, to uncover the uncomfortable truths leaders often avoid—and how facing them can unlock real, measurable growth. With over 30 years of experience, Paul has helped businesses transform from struggling operations into profitable, scalable organizations—incl...

Flip Your Mindset and Master Public Speaking Confidence with Frank Kitchen. Schedule your complimentary strategy session now! https://bit.ly/FP_StrategySessionWhat if the key to confident public speaking starts in your mind? In this episode of Tales with Taylor, professional growth expert Frank Kitchen shares how shifting your mindset can transform the way you show up on stage and in life. From lo...

In this episode of Tales with Taylor, we sit down with author Mary Westheimer, who shares powerful (and often surprising) insights from her book What Nobody Tells You About Getting Older. From the impact of deep breathing to the importance of protein and collagen, this conversation is packed with practical tips for navigating life with more energy, awareness, and joy. Mary opens up about aging wit...

What if your business actually supported your life instead of taking it over? In this episode of Tales with Taylor, we sit down with Jess Hershey—work-life strategist, creative partner, and founder of Moca—to talk about building a business with intention, balance, and joy. From a funny and slightly scary story about falling into the ocean while chasing her dog, to deep insights on entrepreneurship...

In this episode of Tales with Taylor, we talk about what it really takes to grow a strong and successful team while becoming a confident leader. Hiring is more than just reviewing resumes. It is about getting to know people, understanding who they are, and finding individuals who truly align with your company culture. Soft skills often matter more than technical ability because skills can be taugh...