The Next Chapter

"It just reinforced how I always lived my life.  Carpe Diem … seize the day.  And that is what I firmly believe." A family health crisis led to some major, life changing decisions for former TV News Anchor Tara Hitchcock.  In this interview, she talks to Carey about leaving her job as a morning show anchor, a near-death scare, and the search for her step-son's birth mother — why she felt she had t...

"If we don't get uncomfortable sometimes in our day to day life, when things do get uncomfortable, we don't know what to do." Master Lifestyle Coach Luke Kayyem talks about how we can shake out of our routines to find more strength and inspiration. Luke joins Jesse Holland who shares his personal story of injury, depression, weight gain then a total transformation. If you or someone you know needs...

  She built and sold a company by the age of 30. How? Codie Sanchez Baker talks to Carey about her rise as an entrepreneur and the 5 things she thinks every success-minded person needs to do.   Codie prides herself on building things people say aren't possible.   If you or someone you know needs a little motivation to stop being afraid, get a plan and go for it, watch and share this interview! The...

"He is a scumbag of the highest order."  Republican Strategist Marcus Dell'Artino sounds off.  He joins Democratic Strategist Barry Dill to talk about Anthony Weiner, emails (and more emails), the FBI …  and what could happen on election day that scares them the most. The post ELECTION 2016: BATTLEGROUND ARIZONA appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage .

"Setting goals, in my view, is the most important thing a person can do."  The former President of ASU, Dr. Lattie Coor, talks to Carey about climbing Mount Kilamanjaro on his 80th birthday with the Valley based K2 Foundation. They help people from all over the world push themselves to the limit, despite disabilities, fears, age, or condition.  If you are doubting yourself or need some inspiration...

In this episode, Carey Pena talks to Armando Contreras, the President & CEO of UCP National, and Corey Anne Lumen, an Ambassador Family for UCP of Central Arizona, about the mysterious medical condition that her daughter, Isabella, faced at a very young age. The Lumen's feared Isabella 'Bella' would never walk or talk, until they were advised to seek help from UCP of Central Arizona. Even though B...

The Modern Era of Work: How a financial company encourages employees to live their best life. The post How a Financial Company Encourages Employees to Live Their Best Life appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage .

David Lux has worked amongst some of the biggest names in Hollywood as a branding and PR professional. It wasn't until recently that he decided to leave Los Angeles behind, move back to Arizona and rediscover himself.   "Don't run  from something, run to something," David says.  It was a risky decision that led to an amazing new chapter. Now happily living in the desert, David shares his Hollywood...

Carey invited both sides of the issue to talk directly to voters. Each side tries to make their case about Prop 205 which would make recreational pot legal. A "yes" vote would allow individuals 21 years and older to privately use, possess, manufacture and transport marijuana. A "no" vote would retain the existing law, which prohibits individuals from using, possessing, growing or purchasing mariju...

It's not everyday a billionaire comes to town and wants to give you money. AOL founder, Steve Case, brings his entrepreneurial pitch competition, Rise of the Rest: Phoenix , to town. In today's episode, I talk with two of the finalists who could win $100k to fund their dream. Also, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton , who has been hanging out with Case, discusses how this competition uncovers the untapped...

She suffered a stroke at age 25 and it rocked her world. But Darlene Santore didn't stay down for long. Despite depression and health obstacles, Darlene figured out a way to turn that pain into purpose. Now she teaches others to do the same. The post Turning Pain Into Purpose with Coach Dar appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage .

"People can start over they don't need to spend all of this money for credit repair." This is the simple message Alisa Glutz is determined to bring to the masses.   Glutz, who has worked as a mortgage banker for 14 years, started in the industry just as it was about to boom. Prior to that, she was in Los Angeles where she had early success.  Out of college, Glutz moved from Arizona to California....

Shattering stereotypes: A startup magazine founded by three Arizona women is gaining a huge audience with its message. Luca Magazine wants you to know it's okay not to be perfect. In this episode of Carey Pena Reports, the founders of Luca talk about their own personal battles against racism, eating disorders and how they are now determined to empower others to make positive change. This month's c...

From Cheesecake to Diamonds. How Scott Berger went from baking cheesecakes to making custom jewelry, building a hugely successful fine jewelry company alongside his wife, Marla. Without ever advertising, the two built a big business and then had a life-changing thought about how together they can change the world. In this episode, the Bergers talk about how following their hearts, have led them to...

Letitia Frye's journey has taken her from being a world-class auctioneer to almost losing it all when a series of personal tragedies could have set her back forever. In this episode, I talk with Letitia about how she overcame a major brain injury, the loss of her husband and how she faced each fear placed in front of her. If you know of someone who needs a bit of inspiration, share this video to l...

"She would walk in the lunchroom and the girls would say 'oh we have to cover our eyes, you are so ugly and disgusting we can't look at you.'"   Renee Scherzer's daughter, a star student athlete, was in fourth grade when she became a victim of girls who were aggressive and relentless bullies.  It was so bad, Scherzer says, she and her daughter would drive to school each day "praying that the girls...

"We are a country built of entrepreneurs.  All of the biggest problems in the world are solved by entrepreneurs." Kevin J. Berk hopes he has the solution to a problem that many businesses face: How to improve customer service. Citing a recent study, Berk says, "80% of businesses believe they are delivering great customer service, but only 8% actually are.  You don't have to do  a whole lot.  Just...

When tragedies happen, we have to make a choice.  We can crumble.  Or we can persevere.  Bobbi Sudberry decided to persevere. It wasn't easy.  She suffered one of the worst tragedies imaginable. In 2008, Sudberry's 17 year old daughter, Kaity, was murdered by an out of control ex-boyfriend. At first, the Sudberrys thought Kaity's new boyfriend, someone she knew from high school, seemed very nice....

"All of us should pay attention to our emotional well being just like we pay attention to our physical well being." Barbara Van Dahlen, named to TIME magazine's 2012 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, is the founder and president of Give an Hour . The organization, founded by Van Dahlen in 2005, has mobilized mental-health professionals to volunteer over 185,000 hours of free co...

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"If you make more choices correctly, you begin to live a life with ease and live with more joy," says Laura Day, author, intuitive and well respected healer.  Day has worked with celebrities like Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and Demi Moore.  She works with movie studios and big companies who enlist her to help predict the future, as well as people around the world who are seeking to tap into their...

"It is truly amazing how this one concept of money and asking for it put me into a stratospheres I never thought possible," says Laura Fredricks, speaker and author of several hit books such as THE ASK and Money Wellness: Is Money Making You Sick? Fredricks began her career as a journalist before becoming an attorney.  She worked in the Philadelphia Attorney General's Office practicing civil litig...

"It's gonna get a lot worse.  People should be prepared and save the barf bags from the airplane," says Phoenix based political strategist Marcus Dell'Artino. Dell'Artino and Democratic strategist Barry Dill both from the firm First Strategic join us for the Week In Review on a week when there were a lot of big stories.   Here's what we talk about in this podcast: Donald Trump takes on a Federal J...

I t may seem crazy.  But then again dreams don't always make sense. "This idea is three women who really didn't know that this was going to happen," says Christine Robertson, CEO of Luca Magazine. With a background in fashion and branding, Robertson teamed up with Celestial Williams and Jennifer O'Bannon to launch Luca, a magazine that focuses on digital and social and has grown an audience of mor...

"You come out for an hour a day, it's just almost like torture in a sense.  You get a little crazy sometimes."  Leslie Merritt Jr. is talking about his seven months in solitary confinement.  The 21 year old was accused of being the I-10 freeway shooter in Phoenix, Arizona, arrested and locked up. His face splashed all over the news. "You live in a small little box," he says. "It is like being in a...