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"Practicing with Integrity" Episode 5 - Dr. Scott Perkins Host Dr. Daniel Galindo interviews Dr. Scott Perkins, a prosthodontist with nearly 40 years experience in academia, private practice, group practice, and mentoring. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on restoring and replacing teeth and oral tissues, specializing in procedures like dental implants, dentures, […] The post Ep...

"Practicing with Integrity" Episode 4 – Collaborating with Integrity Host Dr. Daniel Galindo discusses periodontics, dental implants, wine, greek cuisine, and plenty more with his guest Dr. Aristidis Pontikas, owner of Pontikas Implants & Periodontics. CLICK HERE to watch the video of this epiosde. About The Podcast Series "Practicing with Integrity" shines a light on […] The post Collaboratin...

Defining Good Jobs EP30 Explore the evolving definition of a "good job" through the lens of inclusivity and personal fulfillment with Chris LaFollette, President and CEO of Arizona Industries for the Blind. This episode of "Changing the Perspective of Blindness" with host, David Steinmetz delves into how modern career paths shift from traditional stability to […] The post Defining Good Jobs EP30 a...

Combating Loneliness and Strengthening Workplace Culture Through Authentic Connection In this "Culture Crush" episode, host Kindra Maples talks with Charley Lapomarda, Founder of Sparkleworks, and Hansen Hunt, Connection Designer of Connection Crew by Covve. The discussion revolves around how meaningful interactions and community building can enhance company culture, especially amid challenges lik...

The Power of Intentional Culture: Building Better Workplaces Through Connection In this episode of the "Culture Crush Business Podcast", host Kindra Maples speaks with Toby Kheng and Emilie Forrest, co-founders of Freeformers, about the importance of intentional workplace culture. Their discussion highlights how contrasting personalities can enhance business strategies, emphasizing relationship-bu...

From Humble Beginnings to Bold Advocacy: Tyler Copenhaver-Heath on Entrepreneurship and Social Impact In this episode, Karen Nowicki hosts Tyler Copenhaver-Heath, founder of Glaive, who shares his journey from modest beginnings to advocating for small businesses. Known for helping "underdogs," Tyler describes his passion for supporting entrepreneurs through Glaive, a platform designed to demystify...

Inspiring Future Environmental Leaders: Advice from Matrix New World's Team On this Phoenix Business RadioX episode, host Karen Nowicki welcomes members of Matrix New World Engineering, including Laurie LaPat-Polasko, her daughter Alexandra Polasko, and Bridget Hoagland. Laurie, Matrix's VP of remediation, shares her journey from marine biology to environmental engineering with career highlights l...

Removing Barriers – Autonomous Vehicles E28 In this episode of "Changing the Perception of Blindness", host David Steinmetz is joined by guests Amanda Ventura from Waymo and Steve Tepper from the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. They explore the pressing issues of transportation accessibility and the empowerment of those with disabilities. Amanda […] The post Removing Barriers –...

Helping Businesses Thrive: Venture Employer Solutions' Unique Approach to HR In this episode of Phoenix Business Radio, Karen Nowicki chats with Walter Sabrin and Brandon Caltabiano from Vensure Employer Solutions, discussing the company's expansion into Arizona with a new Chandler office that embodies their hands-on, in-office work philosophy. Walter highlights how this fosters collaboration and...

Start With The End In Mind E15 In this episode of Financial Footsteps, host Chad Dean explores the career journey of Ryan Boen, CFO EVP of Cambridge Investment Research, who grew up in a small South Dakota town and transitioned from his family's lumber business to a successful finance career with top firms like Deloitte […] The post Start With The End In Mind E15 appeared first on Business RadioX...

Achieving Rapid Growth During Challenging Times E1 In this episode of The Confidence Curve, hosts Ashley and Rick Bowers welcome Jenn Folk, of TriPointe Connect, who shares her 20-year journey in the mortgage industry and the importance of communication and trust in building a collaborative company culture. Jenn discusses the challenges of scaling a business, […] The post Achieving Rapid Growth Du...

Connecting with the Compost Crowd E53 In this episode of Arizona Good Business Radio, Thomas Barr chats with Kathleen Ventura, founder of Compost Crowd, about her journey from seeing compost pickup services in Columbus, Ohio, to launching a similar service in Northern Arizona in 2018. She shares how she and her husband started with just […] The post Connecting with the Compost Crowd E53 appeared f...

The Stages of Success E7 In this episode of The Future of Work, hosts Al Loveland and Kyle McIntosh explore the "Stages of Success" with guests Julie Martin, Vee Luna, and Claudia Moreno. Julie discusses her experience purchasing an insurance agency, while Vee and Claudia share the challenges of growing their business, Moxie Girl, all […] The post The Stages of Success E7 appeared first on Busines...

Empowered Workplace: Career Insights and Culture Boosts E44 In this episode of the Culture Crush Business Podcast, host Kindra Maples and co-host James Christensen engage with career transition coach Brenda Mariah in a discussion about leadership, employee investment, and proactive career management. They explore the significance of supporting employees, even during transitions, and the importance...

Building Together with Integrity E3 We take pride in the work we produce, and we proudly make it in the USA with the highest quality materials available. We have assembled a team of true professionals that understand these values and love what they do. USA-made products and our team of professionals are the recipe for […] The post Building Together with Integrity E3 appeared first on Business Radi...

Preserving Arizona's Future through the Verde River E52 In this episode of "Arizona Good Business" with host, Thomas Barr welcomes David Gressly and Isaac Dudley with Friends of the Verde River, discussing their work to protect and preserve the Verde River in Arizona. They shared how their organization employs a scientific approach, such as implementing […] The post Preserving Arizona's Future thr...

Leadership, Growth, and Innovation at Arizona Custom Blends In this episode, Karen Nowicki talks with Jeff Weintraub and Gina Benninger from Arizona Custom Blends, a company specializing in manufacturing nutraceutical powders and capsules for other brands. Jeff shares his journey from public accounting to healthcare and ultimately to the nutraceutical industry, emphasizing the company's focus […]...

The Next Frontier: How Black Star Orbital is Leading Space Exploration In this episode of Phoenix Business RadioX, host, Karen Nowicki interviews Christopher Jannette, co-founder and CEO of Blackstar Orbital, about the company's mission and Christopher's journey in aerospace. He discusses their plans to move operations to Sierra Vista, Arizona, and their focus on developing […] The post The Next F...

Building Stronger Communities with Arizona Credit Unions In this episode of Phoenix Business RadioX, host Karen Nowicki welcomes back leaders from several Arizona credit unions to discuss the growth of Arizona Credit Union Week. The representatives Monica Meyerand of OneAZ Credit Union; Brian Lee of Landings Credit Union; David Krexel of Arizona Financial Credit Union and Mike Waldron of […] The p...

Personal Growth Journey's S2E6 In this episode of "The Future of Work," hosts Kyle McIntosh and Al Loveland engage in a compelling conversation with guests Dilshad Mint and Karen Nowicki, who share their unique business and personal growth journeys. Dilshad, the owner of America's Swimming Pool Company of Tempe, opens up about his move from […] The post Personal Growth Journey's S2E6 appeared firs...

Leadership in the Hospitality Industry E51 In this episode of Arizona Good Business, host Thomas Barr sits down with Christin Marvin, the founder of Solutions by Christin, to discuss her inspiring journey from the restaurant industry to entrepreneurship. Christin shares her story, starting as a line cook at 15 years old and rising to managing […] The post Leadership in the Hospitality Industry E51...

Stay True to Yourself E14 In this engaging episode of "Financial Footsteps," host Chad Dean sits down with Claire Janssen, CFO of Ensemble Investments, to explore her dynamic journey from aspiring marketer to accomplished financial executive. Claire shares candid reflections on her career, from her start in public accounting to navigating industry roles, and underscores […] The post Stay True to Y...

Navigating and Transforming Toxic Workplace Cultures E43 In a recent episode of the Culture Crush Business podcast hosted by Kindra Maples, Catherine Mattice, CEO of Civility Partners, and Danielle Pener, Principal Attorney at Alta Employment Law Workplace Investigations, collaborated to illuminate the intricate dynamics of tackling toxic workplace cultures. Throughout their engaging dialogue, Cat...

Partnering with Integrity E2 In this episode of "Practicing with Integrity," Dr. Daniel Galindo interviews Dr. Caesar Butura, discussing his journey to becoming a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the importance of strong professional relationships for providing optimal patient care. Dr. Butura shares how his practice has evolved with new technologies and patient needs, […] The po...

Train the Teacher Improve Educational Outcomes E28 In this episode of Changing the Perception of Blindness, David Steinmetz engages with Niraj Parikh from the Center for Assistive Technology Training (CAT) to discuss the crucial role of assistive technology in education. David recounts his personal experiences as a blind student and the challenges faced in the […] The post Train the Teacher Improv...