Bosses of the Valley™

From humble beginnings to a packed restaurant every weekend, Dana Dumas, founder of SugarJam The Southern Kitchen, opens up about what it really takes to turn a dream into a thriving business. ✨ Inside this episode: 🔥 The early grind of launching Sugar Jam from scratch 🔥 The risks and rewards of running a restaurant 🔥 How resilience, faith, and community shaped her journey This episode of Boss...

In this episode of Bosses of the Valley™, we sit down with Aiesha Beasley, a content creator who turned her passion into a personal brand that truly connects. Aiesha opens up about her journey—how she overcame fear, stayed consistent, and allowed her creativity to evolve into a thriving digital presence. Inside this episode, Aiesha shares:  How she embraced storytelling to grow her online presence...

Tatum Smith, co-founder of Smith Luxury Group, shares her journey to becoming one of Arizona’s top real estate professionals. With over $11 million in sales her first year, Tatum reflects on the lessons, discipline, and strategies that helped her excel in one of the most competitive markets. From working alongside her father a 35-year real estate veteran to building trusted relationships with high...

In this episode, we sit down with Sara Gullickson a powerhouse entrepreneur, multi-state cannabis license holder, and CEO & Founder of The Cannabis Business Advisors and How to Open a Dispensary. Sara shares how she built and scaled multiple businesses tailored to the cannabis industry, expanding her reach nationally and internationally. She opens up about navigating a rapidly growing market,...

From the basketball court to the restaurant scene, Serge’s story is one of drive, discipline, and bold flavor. After playing collegiate basketball at ASU, he took a leap into entrepreneurship bringing the famous Nashville Hot Chicken brand to Arizona. In this episode of Bosses of the Valley™, Serge opens up about launching a franchise, building a team, and learning the restaurant industry from the...

When you’re launching a business, the decisions you make in the beginning can shape your success for years to come. One of the most important and most overlooked is choosing the right structure. In this episode of Bosses of the Valley™, attorney Stephanie Fierro shares insights on LLCs, sole proprietorships, and what new entrepreneurs should consider when setting up their business. From tax implic...

Dan Homajiani didn’t come from the restaurant world — but that didn’t stop him from opening UNiQ Burger, now one of Scottsdale’s busiest vegan spots. In this episode of Bosses of the Valley™, Dan shares how he went from newcomer to running a packed plant-based restaurant, the challenges he faced, and the lessons every entrepreneur can learn from taking bold risks. If you’ve ever wondered whether y...

In this premiere episode of Bosses of the Valley, Rosa Harrison shares how she turned a simple idea into Lush Café & Lounge — now one of Tempe’s most vibrant destinations. Rosa opens up about the challenges she faced, the inspiration behind starting her business, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From navigating setbacks to creating a space that thrives in a competitive market, her...