The Next Chapter

Scott and Marla Berger, founders of Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry , did not expect to create the movement but they did. By designing the Tree of Life Intention Stick in an effort to unify humankind and allow people to heal themselves, the Tree of Life Movement was born. The Tree of Life Intention Stick is said to be more than just a necklace. Scott and Marla Berger believe it to be a healing tool. S...

"Every 25 minutes, a baby is born addicted to opioids." Staggering numbers for sure. Tara Sundem, co-founder of Hushabye Nursery, says she is on a mission to provide new ways to care for this fragile and explosive population which is rapidly increasing due to the Opioid Epidemic. She believes compassionate, professional care could change the course of their entire lives. Tara has been a neonatal n...

Kelly Woyan, Hollywood filmmaker, successful cookbook author and blogger, did something unexpected, and she says it saved her life. After going through a divorce and suddenly becoming a single mother of five, Woyan was at her lowest. She felt worthless and that she had nothing to offer. She was invited to volunteer and help others but didn't know it would save her too. From childhood, Woyan always...

If there is a door, walk through it. Otherwise it is just a wall. This bit of encouragement comes from a life coach I interviewed on my podcast. She encourages people to embrace change and push past their fear of the unknown. In other words, walk through the door. Valley mom Paula Wichterman walked through the door and it changed her life. Wichterman is well-known in philanthropy circles. She is o...

Dave Cooke, a Valley business coach and founder of 100Pedals, discusses how 100 days totally changed his life, and ultimately helped his son. "Some people choose to embrace the darkness. I choose to look for the light" Over six years ago, Dave Cooke had hit rock bottom while trying to save his youngest son from addiction, and in doing so, Dave's own life was out of control. Dave thought and prayed...

Today Kevin Cherilla, co-founder of K2 Adventures, shares with us an amazing journey to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, inspired by a young man, a star athlete and cancer survivor, who is blind. Kevin is on a mission to help others. Recently, he celebrated his own 10 th anniversary of climbing Mt. Everest, a goal he had set for himself when he was just 8 years old. Kevin talks about how it felt 10 yea...

In studio with us today we have model, spokesperson and MS advocate, Camerone Parker, who just recently started talking about her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and her career comeback against the odds. Camerone's journey with MS started the day she and four other models became seriously ill. They were rushed to the hospital with meningitis. Camerone was treated for weeks for spinal meningitis, an e...

An inspirational and heartbreaking story of David Gilkey, award-winning photojournalist, who sacrificed his life in the name of journalism. David was killed on June 5, 2016, while on assignment with NPR in Afghanistan. One of his closest friends, Rick McCartney, is here today to share his story. Rick describes David as "a truly authentic man. He was who he said he was. When he went into these war...

Retired Phoenix Police Officer, Jason Schechterle, is here with one of the most inspiring personal stories you will ever hear. It's a miracle he survived after his patrol car was rear ended by a taxi traveling 100mph. Jason's car burst into flames trapping him inside. The incredible teams at Maricopa Integrated Health System and Arizona Burn Center saved his life. Today, Jason is a Keynote Speaker...

Louis Dolgoff lost the first love of his life to brain cancer. Today he talks about this loss and how he found a way to make sense of it all. Louis put his love and knowledge of craft beer to work, building the Beer for Brains Foundation that has raised more than $200,000 for brain cancer research. "It's all in your mind. You can make it a good day or bad day. I choose to make every day a good day...

Lea Haben Woodford, CEO of SmartFem Media Group, proves it's never too late to make your dreams come true.  Woodford began her dream career at age 50. She has had an incredible journey that changed her life. Diagnosed with cancer in 2011, Lea Woodford had surgery to remove cancer from half of her face. She endured 11 hours of surgery not knowing what was to come. "I had some pretty dark thoughts,...

  Rising country music star and fifth generation local Arizona boy, Austin Burke, has overcome some hard times. His dreams are finally coming true. An up and coming new artist in Nashville, he recently signed with the William Morris Agency. Burke and his family struggled with financial issues when he was younger. His father, Shawn Burke, says they were just living day to day after his business got...

"Never did I think I'd be showcasing health and hope in a bikini — as a grandma!" Angela Doonan beat cancer and lost 100 pounds. She talks to Carey about how she lost the weight and had a total life transformation. Today we hear her incredible story about being a two-time cancer survivor and mother. Angela's daughter was born with a rare brain disorder, Joubert's syndrome, which left her daughter,...

Tyler Butler, founder and principal of 11Eleven Consulting, talks with Cary Pena about being fearless and authentic. She helps companies like Microsoft and GoDaddy create more community connection. Butler is a trail blazer in corporate responsibility. "It is a full circle view about being a playmaker in society and doing something for the betterment of the world". Working in non-profit for years g...

Radio star, Johnjay Van Es, has been targeted by bullies throughout his life. Recently he became a target once again.   "I had several bullies all throughout my life, all the way up until last week." Johnjay says.   He is teaching his three children to have thick skin when it comes to bullies. He was bullied by kids growing up, and always tried to react with a joke to make the bullies laugh.   "My...

Teri Bode, former Cardinals Cheerleader turned second grade teacher, has overcome obstacles of cancer, and fights every day to defy the odds with positivity and living an intentional life.   She says, "Being positive completely changes the way you feel internally and the way you look outside." In 2000, Teri Bode was diagnosed with breast cancer, and after surgery she was told it was all clear, but...

Founder of Pro Athlete Advantage, Matt Phillips, says the world's greatest leaders have one thing in common: Mental Toughness.   Phillips teaches athletes and business leaders around the country to have mental toughness. As a former athlete turned entrepreneur, Matt teaches people mental toughness by beginning with their core foundation. His concept, called 'Build your Stand', is based off a book...

"Starve the ego feed the soul." Tony Felice says. Tony Felice is an expert on how to build a better brand and is the Founder of a Phoenix based Brand and Marketing Firm, Felice and Whitney. Before becoming a huge success Felice had an unexpected battle with a health mystery that nearly took his life. Felice was diagnosed with Lyme disease after a two year struggle of specialist doctors telling him...

"When our brains are happy, when they're relaxed and mindful and focused, we perform better." Joelle Hadley says. Joelle Hadley-Alexander, President of the Culture Coaches, has all the tips for living a mindful, happy life and shares her tools to maximize the time you have by being intentional. Hadley had "re-potted" herself as a Culture Coach after being the in the media for many years. The idea...

"Believe in miracles because they happen and they're real." Tim Hattrick says. Tim Hattrick, KNIX Morning show host, stays positive in the lowest points, even after loosing his entire life savings. Hattrick started his career knowing exactly what he wanted to do ever since a young age, he wanted to be a radio host. He was a well-known radio personality in the Valley with his co-host and friend Wil...

"It starts with YOU!" Luke D. Kayyem says. Luke D. Kayyem, master lifestyle coach hasn't always had the easiest life but he has changed his own life and many others by showing people they can become anything they want to with purpose and passion and positivity. Kayyem's recent trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro was very powerful and impactful, he says. He was at the top screaming "Daddy made it!" to his kids...

Coach Darlene Santore's (Coach Dar) life was flipped upside down when she suffered a stroke at age 25 but she learned to talk positivity back into her life and now teaches others to do the same. From the mental game to the physical game, Coach Dar realized she was going to have to start taking the advice she was giving to her patients and apply it to her own life. After the stroke, finding out she...

Jane McCann's son was diagnosed with Dyslexia and ADHD. McCann was seeking a solution that didn't involve medications. McCann first learned about mindfulness while in labor for 35 hours without medication. She had to allow mindfulness to overcome her through the harshest of times. "I have never experienced as much control as I had at that time." McCann says. Jane McCann has since taught her son mi...

"At the end of the day only we know what we are capable of, it's important that everyone spends every day on this earth finding their purpose and intention in this world and really living full out." Jessica Starr, founder of MusEffect, defied the odds in her own life and created a social movement that has gone viral. She talks to Carey about overcoming fear and living a purpose driven life. To wat...

A 7 year old's fight for life inspires people all across the country. In this interview, Carey talks to Melissa Mazzella DeLaney a successful political operative, about finding new focus and meaning in life after her daughter, Anna, came down with a mysterious illness. It showed this family exactly what they are made of. If you or someone you know is facing a challenge and could use some strength...