Move the Needle

This week, we're broadcasting from the vibrant heart of the Valley at HomeSmart in Scottsdale! Our first guest is Kendall Hospenthal from Friends of Ohana. Kendall shares the inspiring mission of this nonprofit, focusing on breaking historical cycles for foster youth. Discover their Life Launch program, which equips young adults with essential life skills, and learn about Hanai Coffee, their emplo...

This week, we're coming to you from the Foothills Golf Club in Ahwatukee! First, we want to give a shout-out to our advertising partners of this episode: Amy Richardson with Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ Keystone Montessori: https://www.keystonemontessori.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... Vero Chicago Pizza: https://www.vero...

This week, we're bringing you an insightful episode recorded on location at Craft 64 in Scottsdale, AZ, featuring three awesome guests!   First, we sit down with Aaron Auxier of "Story Of A Lifetime"! Known for his dedication to protecting his clients' privacy, Aaron has earned a reputation as the real estate world's Leigh Steinberg, representing some of the globe's most respected entertainers, CE...

This week, we're hanging out at Hair of the Dog in Gilbert, AZ, with another awesome lineup of guests! A big shoutout to our incredible advertising partners for this episode: Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/ Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-...   First up, we're catching up with the incredi...

This week, we're at Rock Lobster in Chandler, AZ, with a great lineup! Huge thanks to our advertising partners of this episode: Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Darwin Wall Real Estate: https://www.darwinwall.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-...   Let's dive in! First, we chat with Chef Chris George, accomplished chef, hospitality executi...

This week's episode, filmed at Brooklyn V's Pizza in Gilbert, features two inspiring individuals dedicated to empowerment and healing!   A big thank you to our advertising partners who made this episode possible: Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/ Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-...   First,...

This week's episode features three impactful women! Before we chat with today's guests, we want to thank our advertising partners for this episode: Savvy Real Estate with Amy Richardson: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-...   First, we talk with Christina Conte, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Neonatal The...

This week's episode was filmed on location at the fantastic Vero Chicago Pizza in Ahwatukee, Arizona! Before we get into today's guests, we want to thank our advertising partners who made this episode possible: Vero Chicago Pizza: https://www.verochicagopizza.com/ Savvy Real Estate with Amy Richardson: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.c...

This episode was filmed on-location at Belle Lacet Lingerie in Gilbert! Before we dive into today's guests, we want to give a shoutout to our amazing advertising partners: Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/ Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/   First, we sit down with Jayne Reynolds, a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist®. Jayne helps people balance their moods, boost e...

This episode was filmed on-location at Craft 64 Chandler! Before we dive into today's guests, we want to give a shoutout to our amazing advertising partners: Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Darwin Wall Real Estate: https://www.darwinwall.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-...   First, we welcome Gus LaZear, the VP of Ability360 - A Center...

This episode was filmed on-location at Brooklyn V's Pizza in Gilbert! Before we dive into today's guests, we want to give a shoutout to our amazing advertising partners: Belle Lacet, Darwin Wall Team, and Brooklyn V's Pizza!   First, we sit down with Teresa Porter, founder of Sirrine Yoga. Teresa reveals how Sirrine Yoga's transformative wellness programs are helping organizations reduce workplace...

This episode was filmed on-location at Bottle & Bean in Ocotillo (Chandler, AZ)!   Before we dive into today's guests, we want to give a shoutout to our amazing advertising partners: Brooklyn V's Pizza, for the best pizza in town: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Darwin Wall Real Estate, your trusted guide in the local housing market: https://www.darwinwall.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwat...

This episode was filmed on-location at Craft 64 in Scottsdale, AZ! First, we sit down with Sandy, a dedicated medical professional who has transitioned into holistic wellness. Sandy shares her journey from traditional Emergency Medicine at Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center to founding inLIGHTen Wellness. She discusses the various services offered, including Ketamine...

This episode was filmed in front of a live audience at Vero Chicago Pizza in Ahwatukee, AZ. First, we sit down with Brad Cox, President of the Tempe Diablos. Brad discusses the impactful work of the Diablos, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to supporting local charities and community initiatives. He shares insights into the organization's mission, the diverse range of projects they underta...

This episode was filmed live at HomeSmart in Scottsdale, AZ. We're joined by three incredible women making a real impact in their respective fields, from empowering individuals to fostering community support. First, we welcome Karianne Munstedt, a talented photographer and speaker. Kari shares her passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies and cultivate self-confidence through her phot...

This episode was filmed in front of a live audience at The Foothills Golf Club with partners 100+ Women Who Care. This week, we're diving deep into community support and the incredible work being done to help those in need, both human and animal. First, we welcome Jodi Polanski, the founder of Lost Our Home Pet Rescue. Jodi's journey is a testament to turning hardship into hope. She recounts the d...

WHAT AN EPISODE!  How did we get so lucky this week? We have a longevity doc, a grief counselor who just wrote a book on gun violence and one of the women involved with adaptive recreation for the city of Scottsdale.  First, we begin with Jill McMahon who has just typed up a new book about gun violence. This is NOT SOME POLITICAL conversation about guns, this is a book and conversation for people...

This week on our podcast Mathew and Priscilla get back together for their first recording since Mathew Blades left his radio show three years ago. It was GREAT to get them back on the mics together.  That’s how things started, then we just kept up the momentum with Luis DeLaCruz, the CEO of AZ Friends of Foster Care. Finally, we sat down with Jamie Heckerman, the President and CEO of Special Olymp...

This week on the podcast we recorded from the lobby of the Donor Network of Arizona.  Why? To promote the idea of becoming an organ donor. It’s a sensitive conversation for some, and a no-brainer for others and today we talk about the importance of signing up to become a donor.  First, we sit down with former PHX PD dispatcher and Director of Tissue Services Rhiannon Knueven, feel free to reach ou...

Today we sit down to podcast at a bistro in Chandler with a dog and 4 humans. While the humans were better at the interview portion, the dog crushed the eating part. Who let the dogs out?  We did - let's go.   Welcome to another episode buddy! Today we have Barb Savoy on the podcast to chat up Friends for Life Animal Shelter.   This no-kill shelter in Gilbert has dogs/cats and all kinds of communi...

If you live in the East Valley, the first twenty minutes of today’s podcast are going to be a pure history lesson from none other than Chandler Local Legend Bill Ryan. His family history dates back to the OG days of Arizona, and the stories about those people are fascinating. We also chat about his new restaurant adventure in Apache Junction, the Rusty Buckle.    The next segment gets a lot more s...

Welcome to another snappy episode of the Move the Needle podcast. Today, we have unexplained ’90s vibes. The truth is that we’re live from Rock Lobster, which makes us think of the song "The B52s," so there’s that.  Today, we have a full plate of sushi and two of Arizona’s gems stopping by. First, those familiar with PHX Business Radio X will know Karen Nowicki. She’s recently sold that business a...

The following episode was recorded live from the YMCA on November 21st. Mathew and Steve got caught up on Steve’s dating life, which perfectly paved the way for our first guest. Thanks for stopping by; please follow along using the links below.  Shelly Albetta, ALONE NO MORE (DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING & EVENTS) This was such a fun interview because we had dogs in the house! Yes, Alone No More le...

Today’s episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Hair of Dog in Gilbert.  First we sat down with Kelly Giesler from Cultivate Goodness. Kelly is a native Arizonan whose parents became foster parents when she was just 6 years old. Over 25 years, she was a foster sibling to 125 foster kids. She founded Cultivate Goodness in 2019 and hopes to inspire others to join her in serving those...

What a fantastic show for you today! We recorded this episode from the Homesmart headquarters in Scottsdale, where the 100+ Women Who Care meeting occurred. Today, we welcome Jennifer Kiernan, Pam Stelzer, and the beneficiary of the 100 + Woman Who Cares award winner, Angie Ramirez. First things first, we sit down with Jennifer Kiernan from Saving Amy . Mathew leads a statistics-based conversation...