Figure it Out
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWelcome to Figure it Out, the show that moves from awareness to action.
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The End of Killing with Rick Smith
May 25, 2019 00:01 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Rick Smith. Rick is the CEO of Axon (formerly TASER) and the author of The End of Killing. Listen to learn what led to Rick write this book, what he hopes it sparks and eventually, the impact it will have. You can find out more about Rick and what he’s working on at EndOfKilling.com, LinkedIn and Twitter. Get your copy of The End of Killing HERE Interested in starting your own podcast? Click HERE Please subscribe to the show and le...
HomeOwner's Rights with Tim Barnes
May 18, 2019 00:01 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Tim Barnes. Tim is a seasoned Arizona attorney who has recently been involved in a case involving a defunct golf course which was sold to developers who intended to redevelop. The case has been in the news and more cases involving the redevelopment of golf courses have been popping up across the country. Listen to learn about the legal process behind cases like this and what you can do should you live nearby a proposed redevelopment. Y...
Historical Fiction with Adam DeCollibus
May 11, 2019 00:01 - 27 minutes - 21.4 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Adam DeCollibus. Adam is the Founder of Third Lion Publishing and the author of the forthcoming book, Caravan. Listen to learn why and how Adam decided to open a publishing company, the source of his passion for historical fiction and how the world can benefit from a great appreciation of history! You can find out more about Adam and what he’s working on at Instagram. Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! Interested in st...
Arizona Craft Beer with Rob Fullmer
May 04, 2019 00:01 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Rob Fullmer. Rob is the Executive Director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. Listen to learn about what the Guild does, how they’re working to educate and advocate and what you can do to get involved! You can find out more about Rob and what he’s working on at ChooseAZBrews.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thinking about starting your own podcast, click here! Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! Learn mor...
#118 UAT's Innovation Challenge
April 27, 2019 14:05 - 28 minutes - 25.4 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week are three students from the University of Advancing Technology (UAT). Each year, students participate in the Innovation Challenge, creating projects to impact the world! You can find out more about UAT, the Innovation Challenge, Perimeter83 and what’s happening at UAT at UAT.edu, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! Thank you to PADT Inc for their partnership through sponsorship! Int...
Qwick with Jamie Baxter
April 20, 2019 00:01 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Jamie Baxter. Jamie is the CoFounder and CEO of Qwick, a company connecting food and beverage professionals who want on demand work with businesses who need them. Listen to learn how Qwick is disrupting the industry, what their plans on for the future and the three biggest things Jamie’s learned over the past three years! You can find out more about Jamie and what he’s working on at Qwick.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram...
#116 Building Sustainability with Jarrett Ransom
April 13, 2019 00:01 - 26 minutes - 19.6 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Jarrett Ransom. Jarrett is the CEO of the Rayvan Group, a consulting firm helping nonprofits become sustainable. Listen to learn the key things organizations can do to become more successful, what they should stop doing, and why, if you’re thinking about starting your own nonprofit, maybe you should think again! You can find out more about Jarrett and what she’s working on at TheRayvanGroup.com, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Please...
#115 ASU Public Service Academy with Brett Hunt
April 06, 2019 00:01 - 33 minutes - 28.4 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Brett Hunt. Brett is the Executive Director of Arizona State University’s Public Service Academy, an organization answering our nation’s call for a new type of leader, a character driven leader armed with the courage to cross sectors, connect networks and ignite action for the greater good. Listen to learn about Brett’s background, his thoughts on what makes this program valuable and impactful as well as the three biggest things he’s le...
#114 SOUNDS Academy with Kirk Johnson
March 30, 2019 00:01 - 33 minutes - 27.6 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Kirk Johnson. Kirk is the Founder and Executive Director of SOUNDS Academy, an organization giving instruments and weekly musical instruction to students. Listen to learn about Kirk’s work in launching this program, his thoughts on what makes this program valuable and impactful as well as the three biggest things he’s learned over the past three years. You can find out more about Kirk and what he’s working on at SoundsAcademy.org, Face...
#113 The Canyon Challenge (Live from GCU)
March 23, 2019 00:01 - 36 minutes - 32.7 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week are the participants of Grand Canyon University’s Canyon Challenge. We were joined by Tim Kelley Chair of Entrepreneurship at GCU, Andrew Flowers and Connor Keene of Greatr Media, Isaac Bills of Bills Bowls, and Malik Rivers of TRVO!. Listen to learn about their businesses, how they got started and how the resources of GCU and the IDEA Club have helped them make their dreams a reality!! Learn more about the Canyon Challenge! Thank you...
#112 Beer School with Josh Goodstein (Live show)
March 09, 2019 12:46 - 32 minutes - 27.6 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Josh Goodstein. Josh is the Production Manager at OHSO Brewery in Gilbert. Listen to learn about Beer School, a fun program designed to educate and raise money for the Blue Pint Society, why OHSO is committed to supporting nonprofits as well as the recent Bud Light Super Bowl commercial. You can find out more about Josh and what he’s working on at OHSOBrewery.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about Beer School and ...
#111 Pipeline AZ with Katherine Pappas
February 16, 2019 00:01 - 33 minutes - 24.6 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Katherine Pappas. Katherine is the Director of Workforce Strategy at Pipeline AZ, a first in the nation technology platform for workforce career mapping and matching. Listen to learn about Katherine’s work in launching this program, her thoughts on what makes this program so unique and the three biggest things she’s learned over the past three years. You can find out more about Katherine and what she’s working on at PipelineAZ.com, Fac...
#110 The Sheriff of Maricopa County Paul Penzone
February 09, 2019 00:01 - 32 minutes - 28.8 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Paul Penzone. Paul is the Sheriff of Maricopa County. Listen to learn about Paul’s transition over the past two years, his thoughts on the the most important challenges facing Maricopa County and the three biggest things he’s learned over the past three years. You can find out more about Paul and what he’s working on at MCSO.Org, Facebook and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! For templates of letters/emails and ...
#109 Portland Homeless Family Solutions with Brandi Tuck
February 02, 2019 00:01 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Brandi Tuck. Brandi is the Executive Director at the Portland Homeless Family Solutions, an organization empowering homeless families with children to get back into housing. Listen to learn about the work they’re doing, the three things she’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Brandi, what Portland Homeless Family Solutions is working on and how you can ...
#108 Marketing and Branding with Catherine Alonzo (Live at GCU)
January 26, 2019 00:01 - 51 minutes - 43.9 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Catherine Alonzo. Catherine is the CEO of Javelina, a Phoenix branding agency whose tagline is “Bring your story to life. Change the world.” In this special live event at Grand Canyon University, we talk about the opportunity that organizations have for impacting the world through living their values! You can find out more about Catherine and what she’s working on at Javelina.co, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. For templates of letters...
#107 Hands on Greater Phoenix with Chris Helmuth
January 19, 2019 00:01 - 28 minutes - 22.4 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Chris Helmuth. Chris is the Vice President of HandsOn Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit volunteer management organization. Listen to learn about the work they’re doing, the three things she’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Chris, what HandsOn Greater Phoenix is working on and how you can get involved at HandsOnPhoenix.org, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and...
#106 A Walk On Water with Sean Swentek
December 21, 2018 00:01 - 27 minutes - 20.7 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Sean Swentek. Sean is the Executive Director of A Walk On Water, the fastest growing surf therapy nonprofit in the US!. Listen to learn about the work they’re doing, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Sean, what A Walk On Water is working on and how you can get involved at AWalkOnWater.org, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....
#105 Sentari and George Reflect and Look Forward
December 08, 2018 13:08 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MBThe guys sit down and reflect on their first 100 shows and talk about what the future has in the store! Thanks, as always, for listening! Please take a moment to leave a review on iTunes!
#104 ALS Association with Taryn Norley
November 16, 2018 00:01 - 21 minutes - 19 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Taryn Norley. Taryn is the Executive Director of the ALS Association Arizona Chapter. Listen to learn about the work they’re doing, the three things she’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Taryn, what the ALS Association is working on and how you can get involved at webaz.alsa.org, Facebook, or call 602-297-3800. For templates of letters/emails and o...
#103 Arizona's Climate with Nancy Selover
November 09, 2018 12:06 - 30 minutes - 23.1 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Nancy Selover. Nancy is the Arizona State Climatologist and a Research Professor at Arizona State University. Listen to learn about what Nancy thinks about the the future of Arizona’s climate and water resources, and how you can get involved with the sustainability process. You can find out more about Nancy and what she’s working on at ASU.com. Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! For templates of letters/emails and or tal...
#102 MidTerm Elections with Marcus Dell'Artino
November 02, 2018 00:01 - 29 minutes - 21.9 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Marcus Dell’Artino. Marcus is a Partner with First Strategic, a Communications and Public Affairs firm. Listen to learn about what Marcus thinks about the upcoming midterm elections, and how you can get involved with the political process. You can find out more about Marcus and what he’s working on at FirstStrategic.com, Facebook, and Twitter. Please subscribe to the show and leave a review! For templates of letters/emails and or ta...
#101 Arizona Talks with Carlos Alfaro
October 26, 2018 00:01 - 21 minutes - 16.6 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Carlos Alfaro. Carlos is the Founder and Program Director of Arizona Talks, an organization that pioneers ways to create conversation and promote finding common ground. Listen to learn about what Arizona Talks is working on, how they’re doing it, what the future holds, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Carlos and what he’s working ...
#100 O.H.S.O Brewery with Jon Lane
October 19, 2018 00:01 - 35 minutes - 29.9 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Jon Lane. Jon is the Founder and Leader of Happiness at O.H.S.O Brewery, Restaurant and Distillery. Listen to learn O.H.S.O’s origin story, their journey over the past 8 years and the the charitable work they have planned for 2019! You can find out more about Jon and what he’s working on at OHSOBrewery.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
#99 Equality Arizona with Michael Soto
October 12, 2018 00:01 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Michael Soto. Michael is the Interim Executive Director of Equality Arizona, the leading statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization for Arizona. Listen to learn about what Equality Arizona is working on, how they’re doing it, what the future holds, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Michael and what he’s working on at EqualityArizona.org...
#98 Operation Christmas Child with Robin Earle
October 05, 2018 00:01 - 32 minutes - 24.4 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Robin Earle. Robin is the Area Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, an organization providing Christmas boxes to children all over the world. Listen to learn about what Operation Christmas Child is working on, how they’re doing it and what the future holds. Also, hear the top three things she’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Robin and what sh...
#97 Lead For Change with Patrick McWhortor
September 28, 2018 00:01 - 26 minutes - 19.9 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Patrick McWhortor. Patrick is the President of Lead For Change, an organization inspiring leaders to change the world. Listen to learn about the future of Lead For Change, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Patrick and what he’s working on at LeadForChangeNow.com, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Please subscribe to the show and ...
#96 Planned Parenthood with Bryan Howard
September 21, 2018 00:01 - 27 minutes - 20.6 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Bryan Howard. Bryan is the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Arizona. Listen to learn about the future of Planned Parenthood, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Bryan and what he’s working on at PlannedParenthood.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Email Bryan here or call at 602-277-7526. Please subscribe to th...
#95 Furnishing Dignity with Erin Cornelius
September 14, 2018 12:45 - 27 minutes - 20.4 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Erin Cornelius. Erin is the Executive Director of Furnishing Dignity. Listen to learn about the future of Furnishing Dignity, the three things She’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Erin and what she’s working on at FurnishingDignity.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in th...
#94 Building Capacity and Sustainability with Bruce Weber
August 31, 2018 13:50 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Bruce Weber. Bruce is the CEO of the Weber Group. Listen to learn about the work they’re doing, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Bruce and what one the Weber Group is working on at WeberGroupAZ.com For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.d
#93 one.n.ten with Nate Rhoton
August 24, 2018 11:49 - 25 minutes - 18.8 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Nate Rhoton. Nate is the Executive Director of one.n.ten. Listen to learn about the future of one.n.ten, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Nate and what one.n.ten is working on at OneNTen.org, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “...
#92 The Phoenix ToolBank with Jana Smith
August 03, 2018 00:01 - 30 minutes - 22.7 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Jana Smith. Jana is the Executive Director of the Phoenix Community ToolBank. Listen to learn about the future of the Phoenix Community ToolBank the three things she’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Jana and what the ToolBank is working on at PhoenixToolBank.org, Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing or calling 602-692-2473. For templates of letters/...
#91 The Million Dollar Teacher Project with Lloyd Hopkins
July 27, 2018 00:01 - 26 minutes - 20.6 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Lloyd Hopkins. Lloyd is the founder and Executive Director of the Million Dollar Teacher Project. Listen to learn about the future of the Million Dollar Teacher Project, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Lloyd and what the Poundation is working on at MDTProject.Org, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails ...
#90 The LifeFlight Foundation with Thomas Judge
July 10, 2018 01:36 - 30 minutes - 25.3 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Thomas Judge. Tom is the Executive Director of the LifeFlight Foundation. Listen to learn about the future of LifeFlight Maine, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Tom and what the Foundation is working on at LifeFlightMaine.org, Facebook and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or ...
#89 The Main Street Learning Lab with Pamela Slim
June 25, 2018 00:01 - 34 minutes - 29.2 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Pamela Slim. Pamela is an author, speaker and Founder of the Main Street Learning Lab at K’e’. Listen to learn about the future of the Main Street Learning Lab, the three things she’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Pamela and what she’s working on at PamelaSlim.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn. For templates of letters/emails and ...
#88 Goodwill with Tim O'Neal
June 19, 2018 00:01 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Tim O’Neal. Tim is the CEO of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. Listen to learn about the future of Goodwill, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Tim and what he’s working on at GoodwillAZ.Org, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. To take a tour of the Goodwill Facility, click here, or by calling 602-535-4000.
#87 YNPN with Jamie Smith
June 12, 2018 00:01 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Jamie Smith. Jamie is the Executive Director of YNPN. Listen to learn about the future of YNPN, the three things she’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Jamie and what she’s working on at YNPN.org, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.
#86 Local First Arizona with Thomas Barr
June 05, 2018 00:15 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Thomas Barr. Thomas is the Executive Director of Local First Arizona. Listen to learn about the future of Local First, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Thomas and what he’s working on at LocalFirstAZ.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to s...
#85 Four Five Six with Halisi Tambuzi
May 28, 2018 00:01 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Halisi Tambuzi. Halisi is the Founder and Executive Director of Four Five Six, a benefit corporation created in order to simplify the complexities of a traffic stop. Listen to learn about the future of Four Five Six, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Halisi and what he’s working on at FourFiveSixWallet.com and Instagram. For templ...
#84 The Children's Health Fund with Dennis Walto
May 21, 2018 01:00 - 31 minutes - 26 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Dennis Walto. Dennis is the CEO of the Children’s Health Fund, an organization whose mission is to bring health care directly to homeless and low-income children and their families. Listen to learn about the future of Children’s Health Fund, the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Dennis and what he’s working on at ChildrensHealthFund.or...
#83 The Better Business Bureau with Matthew Fehling
May 14, 2018 01:00 - 30 minutes - 25.2 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Matthew Fehling. Matthew is the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest. Listen to learn about the BBB’s Mission and vision for the future as well as the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well and the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Matthew and what he’s working on at BBB.org, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitterand Instagram. For templates of letters/emails a...
#82 Story Telling with Troy Pottgen
May 07, 2018 01:00 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Troy Pottgen. Troy is the cofounder of Narwhal Stories, a content production and branding company. Listen to learn the three things he’s learned over the past three years, how for profit and not for profit organizations can more effectively craft their stories, as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Troy and what he’s working on at Troy-Pottgen.squarespace.com, Facebook, Twitter. For templ...
#81 Life in Politics with Michele Reagan
April 30, 2018 01:00 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Michele Reagan. Michele is the Secretary of State for Arizona. Listen to learn the three things she’s learned over the past three years, what the Secretary of State does, what she’s working on as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Michele and what she’s working on at VoteReagan.com,Arizona.VoteFacebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter For templates of letters/emails and or talking points ...
#80 Running for Mayor with Moses Sanchez
April 23, 2018 01:00 - 29 minutes - 25.5 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Moses Sanchez. Moses is a Veteran of the United States Navy, small business owner and former elected official. Listen to learn the three things he’s learned over the past three years, why he’s running for Mayor of Phoenix as well as the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Moses and what he’s working on at MosesSanchez.com, Facebook, Twitterand Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking p...
#79 Protecting Democracy with Adrian Fontes
April 16, 2018 01:01 - 23 minutes - 20.1 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Maricopa County Recorder, Adrian Fontes. Amongst other things, the Recorder is tasked with making sure our elections run smoothly and fairly. Listen to learn the three things he’s learned over the past three years as well as the biggest opportunities and challenges he’s working on and the one plea he’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Adrian and what he’s working on at Maricopa.vote, Facebook, Twitterand LinkedIn. ...
#78 Trustworthiness and Transparency with Michelle Tinsley (Live from GCU)
April 09, 2018 01:00 - 31 minutes - 26 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Michelle Tinsley. Michelle spent 25 years with Intel in various roles and now serves on the Board of Directors of three companies including QuickTrip. Listen to learn the three things she’s learned over the past three years, her insights on working at a Fortune 50 company, as well as the one plea she’d like to make to the world. You can find out more about Michelle and what she’s working on at TinsleyRetailInsights.com, Twitter and Linked...
#77 Diversifying the Workforce with Lisa Glenn Noble
April 02, 2018 11:29 - 42 minutes - 37.3 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Lisa Glenn Noble, the Executive Director of the CO+HOOTS Foundation, a nonprofit focused on diversifying the workforce through ongoing education, sponsorship and strategic partnerships. We talked about their areas of focus and how they're successfully carrying out their mission. You can find out more about Lisa and she and CO+HOOTS are working on at COHOOTS.com, Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter.
#76 Achieving Optimal Health with Yasaman Tasalloti
March 26, 2018 11:58 - 51 minutes - 42.3 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Dr. Yasaman Tasalloti. Yasaman is a naturopathic physician who is focused on treating the entire patient. We talked about the importance of healthy eating habits, which foods to add to your diet and which foods to avoid. You can find out more about Yasaman and what she’s working on at DrYasND.com, Facebook and LinkedIn. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.
#75 State Government with Reginald Bolding
March 19, 2018 11:54 - 36 minutes - 31.9 MBHelping us move from awareness to action this week is Representative Reginald Bolding. Reggie is serves District 27 in the Arizona House of Representatives. We talked about his path into politics, the biggest challenges and opportunities he’s working on and his advice to anyone interested or frustrated by the political process. You can find out more about Reggie and what he’s working on at ReginaldBolding.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking p...