Scottsdale Vibes

As a community who thrives on our small business, not everyone can afford to break into the business owner world on their own. That’s where franchise ownership helps entrepreneurs find their success as a small business owner. There are many around town from yoga studios, gyms and coffee shops to even my magazine Scottsdale City Lifestyle. A local one that I use often for my kids is Sit Still Kids....

Veronica Aguilar, an Arizona native and first-generation college student who holds a business degree and an MBA from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business. She is the Vice President of Recruitment at Teach For America (TFA) and the founder and chair of Young & Empowered Women (Y&E), a nonprofit uplifting diverse female leaders across Arizona. Veronica’s personal commitment to TFA’s mission to ensure...

We see them around town, you hear them and they can be very dangerous if not ridden properly. The E-bike craze has taken over and Scottsdale Police need your help. As parents we can’t be everywhere at all times. And while we may do our best to keep our kids safe, do we really know all the dangers out there? SPD wants you to know the pros and cons of those e-bikes in your garage. We SGT Tyler Johns...

Today we welcome back sponsor of the show and local real estate expert Shawn Shackleton for a deep dive into the current state of the Scottsdale housing market. With market headlines stirring anxiety, Shawn helps cut through the noise to unpack what’s really happening with home prices, inventory levels, and buyer demand across the Valley. Scottsdale’s market is transitioning into a buyer’s market...

Seven years ago Dr. Gerd took over as President & CEO of Scottsdale Arts. In that time he has revamped the Civic Center, brought in more festivals, shows and performances. Increased our outdoor art throughout the city and on our side streets. And today he’s going to talk about the importance of art when it comes to a thriving community. Calendar of Events Taste! April 12 @ Scottsdale Civic Center....

Scottsdale is definitely a foodie town. Which makes the Taste event even more delicious. Executive Council 70 is a local non-profit who provide grants to programs and nonprofit organizations focused on helping youth in Arizona overcome adversity and reach their full potential. They do this by hosting signature events throughout the year such as Cantina during Spring Training, Toast food and wine e...

Baseball has been America’s sport since I can remember. But what if your child had a special need and couldn’t participate in sports. Your child loved baseball but can’t keep up with the average child? Miracle League started in Conyers, GA and is now a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe, successful and enjoyable baseball experience for kids, teens and adults with disabil...

As a mom of 2 young kids, education is at the forefront of my mind. We are lucky to live in a state with school choice to make sure each of our kids get the education that works for them. One such school here in Scottsdale is the International School of Arizona. Starting from 18 months -8th grade, ISA is a French and or Spanish immersion school. They have their biggest gala of the year on March 29...

Family Promise is a community solution to family homelessness. They provide bedrooms for families in transition from homelessness to sustainable housing. Funded by donors like you, Family Promise has a 70% success rate of returning families to sustainable housing within 60 days of arrival. In their 25 year history, they have provided housing to over 3,000 families. In 2025, they expect to shelter...

You hear the sirens, you see the men/women in uniform, but do you know what it takes to really be a member of Scottsdale Fire & Police? I’ve done a training day with them and let me tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart. And while amazing men/women are taking care of us, their training facility was barely taking care of them. A double wide trailer track with a junkyard on the side. Not the bes...

CELEBRATE 200 Episodes! Jason Rosell, from Fat to Fitness Guru You might recognize him from his TV appearances, maybe you listen to his hit podcast, “Get Inspired with Jason Rowell” , saw him on the cover of Scottsdale City Lifestyle January issue or you’re one of his clients. Regardless, Jason Rosell is at the top of his game. That being his mental, emotional and physical game. He’s here to teach...

With Scottsdale Season in full effect, the economic impact is large. There’s Barrett- Jackson, WMPO, Arabian Horse show and now Spring Training is in full effect. Making sure Scottsdale stays on the map as a tourist destination takes a team and the community's commitment. Which is why I’m excited to have Rachel Smetana, Scottsdale’s Tourism & Events Director with us to talk about the real economic...

The Scottsdale Matchmaker is here to tell us how to find love this season. Cat Cantrill is a distinguished matchmaker, dating coach, and dating stylist who works with professionals across the United States. Cat dedicates her career to helping individuals find and foster lasting, meaningful relationships by guiding them through every step of the dating process. Might be a little too late for Valent...

Giddy up horse fans, the biggest Arabian Horse Show is coming to town. The Arabian Horse Show is celebrating their 70th Anniversary, this season, making this a year full of celebrations. This week we have Cathy Vecsey with the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona to tell us what’s going to make this year’s celebration so special and unique. Arabian Horse Show Information Calendar of Events WMPO Ha...

WMPO New and Improved for 2025 It’s time to Tee Up for the Greenest Show on Grass as the 2025 WMPO is about to be underway. Hopefully the weather will hold out for this year’s event but there are still lots of lessons learned from 2024 that have brought about big changes for this year’s event. Security changes, tickets pricing and information, additional entrances and more. Here to tell us how to...

Car enthusiasts are taking over the Valley this week with AZ Car Week and Barett-Jackson. But one local company is taking the car lovers' experience to the next level with AI. Isaac Bunick has loved cars since a young age. Buying, selling, tinkering and upgrading them all. After starting many successful tech companies, Issac, or The Wise Owl to many, moved to Scottsdale in 2022 needing a new adven...

Scottsdale has an amazing car scene that only grows during this time of year as Barett-Jackson gets ready to take over WestWorld starting this weekend. But Barrett-Jackson is the only event happening this week, Arizona Car week is happening all throughout our city too. Which is why President of Motorwerks Marketing, Darin Roberge, is here to talk about all things cars, events and his passion for a...