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Tune into this enlightening conversation with Evan Anderson, owner of Drinking Horn Meadery to learn all about this fascinating spirit. Created from fermented honey, mead is the believed to be the oldest produced alcoholic beverage. Evan got into making mead when he made a batch for his wedding which evolved into an interest that led to Flagstaff's first meadery. The Drinking Horn Meadery is locat...

Northern Arizona Luxury Living wants to help its readers achieve their aspirations and to celebrate all the things that make their lives richer. Jayne Hayden, local Account Executive for ROX Media, which produces Luxury Living Magazine, dives into topics featured in the publication such as Art, Travel and Wellness. Luxury Living prints 15k copies of each issue which are directly mailed to the most...

If you're looking for something fun to do in Flagstaff, look no further! FlagTag offers laser tag, axe throwing, arcade games and pizza so every base is covered if you're looking to bring the family or a group of friends out for a day of good times. Owner Scott Sawyer opened FlagTagAZ after leading a successful career in IT that took him all over the world. Wanting to be rooted in Flagstaff, Scott...

Kids grow like weeds, and that's why the Kid's Closet and More is such a great idea. Who wants to go out and spend full price on clothing that a growing child will wear for a month? Bridgett Hammons, co-owner, talks about how they came upon their business concept from their own family, passing articles of clothing down from child to child until they ran out of options. Combined with a natural love...

Tasha Vigil, Community Outreach Director of the Bluffs of Flagstaff talks about this highly-anticipated resort style facility which has just opened its doors. What really sets the Bluffs apart are the unique amenities they offer: a dog park, dog spa, pub, an on-sight 5 star chef, and a movie theater. Every day is truly an adventure at the Bluffs, where residents can kick back and enjoy their morni...

IV therapy is a treatment option for those suffering from illness, excessive exertion or simply those that want to increase performance. Mobile IV Nurses is one of the top rated mobile IV therapies in Flagstaff. They use high-quality ingredients in their IV treatments which give your body all the vitamins, minerals and fluids it needs for peak performance. What sets Mobile IV Nurses apart is their...

Today we talk with Mariah Zavala and Abby Sanchez of North Country HealthCare. Topics covered in this discussion include NCHC's outreach and enrollment plan and the of assistance they provide such as affordable health insurance, foods stamps and cash assistance. We also discuss the HealthCare Marketplace and the enrollment process and aspects of the Marketplace including the special enrollment per...

On June 22nd, we sat down with DeAnn Mendoza Engelthaler Founder and CEO of LEAP Groove to get the scoop on what this new Flagstaff business does. Leap stands for; Laughter, Emotional Management, Purpose. Leap Groove programs are mobile classes and workshops for youths and adults that are specifically crafted to meet the needs of your organization. Each program is designed to support healthy devel...

Hub International Arizona is a top global insurance brokerage serving Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tucson. Hub insures businesses and homes for risks such as wildfires and hail storms. Hub also provides services to nearly every vertical industry, from construction to hospitality, real estate and transportation - to name a few. In addition, Hub provides retirement and wealth management services...

Today we talk with Glenn Leest from WT Wealth Management to get answers to some of the big questions that investors are asking these days. With soaring gas, food and just about everything else it's critical to your portfolio to stay ahead of inflation. WT does this by investing in the very commodities that inflation has hit hardest. Why use WT Wealth Management over one of the larger, national fir...

Eric Boatner has gotten to know many local families as an Allstate agent in Flagstaff. He enjoys being a part of the community and building local relationships is one of the best parts of his job. Eric is committed to helping Flagstaff residents assess their immediate and long term needs and choose options that will help them achieve their goals. When you'd like to explore your options for protect...

Located on 4th Street, the Lite Company is a Flagstaff home furnishings institution. Come into their showroom and witness the creative vignettes that co-owner Stacy McSwain has created. Everything on the floor is for sale, representing the spectrum of styles to suit the needs of the Flagstaff community. If you don't see what you're looking for, the Lite Co. also offers custom design alongside in-h...

Cheryl Pahl of Your Investment Solutions sits down with Julie to talk about some key topics that small businesses should be award of notably the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Congress changed the qualification parameters for this key tax credit making it easier for businesses who are challenged with staffing issues to find relief. Find out more about the ERTC as well as R&D tax credits, estat...

Owner Beth Frost started Foresite Learning Center in 1993 as has since been offering an individual-based, Arizona Early Learning Standard curriculum to children ages 2-16. Jini Maxwell, a teacher with the Foresite was introduced to the program while her children attended, fell in love with the program and decided to become a part of it. Tune in to learn more about this remarkable learning center,...

In this special episode, we flip things around and get a glimpse of what's going on at your local Chamber. Board member and Greater Circle Media owner/director Clay McCauslin sits down with GFCC President and CEO Julie Pastrick to talk topics such as the Chamber's work with the Education and Workforce Division, the latest Chamber initiative, the Green Business Certification, as well as events like...

Logan and Martha Harding opened Equilibrium Medically-Directed comfort to address health care through addressing the mind body balance. Logan has been a board-certified anesthesiologist for 15 years. Martha is an intensive care nurse practitioner. Together they contribute to the holistic approach to Health that Equilibrium uniquely offers. Services include ketamine therapy to address depression, a...

In this show we learn more about a Flagstaff business all can appreciate, Mozelle's Downtown Bakery. Named after co-owner Andrea Knott's grandmother, Mozelle's started out seven years ago in a 300 square foot location on Aspen before moving to their current location in Heritage Square. Mozelle's takes great pride in making their cookies, cakes and other decadent baked goods from scratch, check the...

For the Flagstaff foodie, Satchmo's is a restaurant that needs no introduction. Notorious for their amazing BBQ and Cajun, Satchmo's has been serving up the goods for 11 years. In this episode Julie talks food with owner and guy with a cool last name, Jamie Thousand. Jamie grew up in a big Italian family with cooking as a focal point of life and thus Satchmo's was born. Tune in to learn about this...

Michelle Shrader opened her first Firehouse Subs location in Show Low, Arizona and eventually expanded to Flagstaff at their current Woodlands Village location. Not only compelled by a delicious sandwich and a great business model, Michelle was also attracted by Firehouse's commitment to give back to the community through the Firehouse Public Safety Foundation, which to date has contributed $67.5...

Today we sit down with Armando Bernasconi of Quality Connections, perhaps better known as QC. QC's mission is to help those with mental disabilities get out in the community and has an amazing success rate of 90%, QC is proud to announce the opening of their new preschool Evergreen Academy. Evergreen Academy Preschool is designed to give young children the experiences they need to become successfu...

Wallick and Volk is a mortgage company with deep roots. Established 90 years ago in the Great Depression era, they've weathered tough markets and have established a reputation of being able to get tough deals done. Tune in to this episode and learn more about Wallick and Volk, including the importance they place on community by giving discounts to first responders, those that work in the medical,...

Jason Morrett of Angels Care Home Health speaks to the benefits of providing in-home, skilled nursing services to ensure the best possible care for his clients. Angels Care works in coordination with their patients, their patient's physicians and medical providers to offer services that take into account the full needs of each client. By treating in-home they have the ability to assess and provide...

In this episode, Julie is joined by NAH Orthopedic and Spine Institute Administrator, Matt Kraemer and Uri Farkas of NAU Athletics to discuss an exciting new partnership. Spoiler Alert: NAH Orthopedic and Spine Institute is now the official health care provider of NAU Athletics. Tune into this episode to learn more on the collaboration of these world class organizations.

After a career in teaching at the high school level, Mark Dessauer, owner of New Pathways, knew there was still more he could do to positively influence people, so he embarked upon a career in Hypnotherapy. Wanting the best training available, Mark entered the intensive and extensive program at the Hypnosis Motivational Institute (HMI). After graduating with honors, Mark became a member of the Ame...

House Manager Travis Anderson initially came to Flagstaff to embark on his own healing journey. This lead him down the path to becoming involved in Flagstaff's recovery community and a leading role at Mountain House Recovery. Mountain House Recovery is a 12 step program that is set apart by their integration of outdoor adventure into their culture and programming. Tune in to learn more about Mount...