Figure it Out

#74 Increasing Access to Healthy Foods with Elyse Guidas

March 12, 2018 11:45 - 52 minutes - 37.9 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Elyse Guidas. Elyse is the Executive Director of Fresh Express by Discovery Triangle. Fresh Express is a mobile produce market bringing fresh, affordable fruits and vegetables and providing community health resources to Phoenix and Tempe residents. Listen to learn 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 Elyse and what she’s working on at...

#73 Innovation and Leadership with Eric Miller (Live from GCU)

March 07, 2018 12:14 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week in a special live performance is Eric Miller. Eric is the Co-Founder of PADT, an engineering firm that helps people who make things, make them better. We covered innovation, automation, artificial intelligence, the future of work and his thoughts on leadership. You can find out more about Eric and what he’s working on at PADTInc.Com For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click her...

#72 Marketing and Entrepreneurship with Justin Gray (Live from GCU)

February 28, 2018 11:56 - 41 minutes - 36.9 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week in a special live performance is Justin Gray. Justin is the CEO of LeadMD as well as Six Bricks. You can find out more about Justin and what he’s working on at LeadMD.com, SixBricks.com Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

#71 Self-Management (From PHX Start Up Week)

February 21, 2018 11:56 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is are George and Sentari. The guys sat down in the podcast studio at PHX Start Up Week to share their thoughts on self-management as well as strategies and tactics for maximizing performance and managing time. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

#70 Youth Startup Weekend at CO+HOOTS

February 14, 2018 12:05 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week are Darrell Kidd, Roman Carrillo, Lisa Glenn and Larry Cummings. Sentari and I had a blast talking with these folks during the kickoff to Youth Startup Weekend this past Friday evening. You can find out more about Youth Startup Weekend and how you can get involved at CoHoots.com, Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

#69 Alignment in Education with Julia Meyerson

February 07, 2018 12:17 - 39 minutes - 34 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Julia Meyerson. Julia is the Founder and Executive Director of Vista College Prep, a K-5 charter school. We talked about how the #1 predictor of academic success is teacher quality, how she has been able to research and obtain best practices from schools all over the Country and how character can and must be taught. You can find out more about Julia and what she’s working on at VistaCollegePrep.org. For templates of letters/emails and or...

#68 Distilled Spirits with Jeff Smith (Live Event at O.H.S.O.)

January 31, 2018 12:30 - 48 minutes - 43.1 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Jeff Smith. Jeff is a distiller at O.H.S.O. Distillery in Scottsdale. We had a great time talking about the process for making their fantastic # series of Vodka, Gin and Rum as well as the process for their whiskey. You can find out more about Jeff and O.H.S.O at OHSOBrewery.com, Facebook and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

#67 Feng Shui with Ro Rusnock

January 24, 2018 11:16 - 51 minutes - 43.5 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Ro Rusnock. Ro is a certified Feng Shui consultant with Elements and Energy. We talked about what Feng Shui is, why people have been doing it for thousands of years, how you can apply it in your life and benefits you’ll receive from doing so. You can find out more about Ro and what she’s working on at ElementsandEnergy.com and Facebook. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” cl...

#66 Leadership with Roy Vallee (Live Show)

January 17, 2018 11:15 - 58 minutes - 51.2 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week in a special live performance at Grand Canyon University is Roy Vallee. Roy is the former CEO of the Fortune 200 company Avnet. We talk in depth about how he became CEO, his philosophies on leadership and management and his advice to anyone wanting to be successful in business. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

#65 Cryotherapy with Ashlynn Hall

January 10, 2018 11:35 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Ashlynn Hall. Ashlynn is the spa manager of Live Colder Cryo. Sentari and George got to try out Cryotherapy then learn about the history and health benefits that three minutes of sub-zero temps provides! You can find out more about Ashlynn and what she’s working on at LiveColder.com, Facebook and Instagram. For your free session, click HERE For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi...

#64 Chasing What Matters with Denise Logan

January 03, 2018 11:01 - 54 minutes - 46.2 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Denise Logan. Denise is the Chief Inspiration Officer at Chase What Matters, an organization that helps people focus on the idea that what you do, is more than how you make money. She provided a lot of great insight as well as great questions to ask yourself if you’re not happy with your current career. You can find out more about Denise and what she’s working on at Chase-What-Matters.com, and LinkedIn. For templates of letters/emails an...

#63 Improving K-12 Education with Jonathan Gelbart

December 27, 2017 12:08 - 50 minutes - 43.8 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Jonathan Gelbart. Jonathan was the former director of development for Basis Schools and is currently a candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Education. We talked about his philosophies on education, the challenges and opportunities for states and education and what parents can do to support their children’s education. You can find out more about Jonathan and what he’s working on at GelbartForAZ.com, Facebook and Twitter. For tem...

#62 Pursuing Your Passion with Michael Washington Brown

December 20, 2017 11:31 - 49 minutes - 41.5 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Michael Washington Brown. Michael is an actor, writer, storyteller, playwright and producer of “Black” his one man show. We talked about how the pursuit of his passion for the theater was put on hold for many years until it was once again rekindled and what the future holds for him and for “Black.” You can find out more about Michael and what he’s working on at MichaelWashingtonBrown.com, Facebook and Instagram. For templates of letters/...

#61 Drug Free Relief from Chronic Pain with Kathleen Gramzay

December 13, 2017 12:14 - 50 minutes - 42.5 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Kathleen Gramzay. Kathleen is a speaker, author and founder of the Kinessage method for reliving chronic pain. We talked about the many causes of chronic pain, the danger of opioids and how every one of us has the ability to live a pain free life. You can find out more about Kathleen and what she’s working on at KathleenGramzay.com, Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or si...

#60 The Necessity of the Arts with Jim Ward

December 06, 2017 12:26 - 47 minutes - 41.6 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Jim Ward. Jim is the President and CEO of the Phoenix Symphony Association. You can find out more about Jim and what he’s working on at PhoenixSymphony.org, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

#59 Health Through Diet and Movement with Rebecca Clements

November 29, 2017 12:14 - 34 minutes - 33.3 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Rebecca Clements. Rebecca is the proprietor of RC Online Coaching, which focuses on movement and diet programming. We talked about the health crisis a third of Americans are currently facing, what everyone can do to have a healthy diet and lifestyle and how best to evaluate trainers and coaches. You can find out more about Rebecca and what she’s working on at RCOnlineCoaching.com and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or ta...

#58 America’s Sex Problem with Rob Weiss

November 22, 2017 11:41 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Rob Weiss. Rob is a nationally recognized author and therapist. We talked about the sexual assaults in Hollywood, politics and everywhere else, how Americans do a poor job of talking about sex and what people can do to change their sexual behavior. You can find out more about Rob and what he’s working on at RobertWeissMSW.com, Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to...

#57 Restaurateuring with Lauren Bailey

November 15, 2017 11:48 - 51 minutes - 43.9 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Lauren Bailey. Lauren is the Co-Founder and CEO of Upward Projects, the proprietors of Postinos, Windsor, Federal Pizza and Joyride Tacos. We had a great time talking about how she got into the restaurant business, her daily mindset, being a female CEO and her advice to anyone thinking about opening a restaurant. You can find out more about Lauren and what she’s working on at UpwardProjects.com, Facebook and Instagram. For templates of l...

#56 Purpose Meets Execution with Louis Efron (Live Event)

November 10, 2017 14:39 - 49 minutes - 44.2 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week in a special live event with SHRMGP is Louis Efron. Louis is an award winning HR professional, author, speaker, consultant and entrepreneur. We had a great time talking about the necessity for organizations to be clear in their purpose and how best to implement it. You can find out more about Louis and what he’s working on at LouisEfron.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in...

#55 Mentorship

November 08, 2017 11:39 - 22 minutes - 18.7 MB

Sentari and George spend a good 20 minutes talking about the value of mentorship and how to be an effective mentor. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

#54 Patriotism

November 02, 2017 13:54 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MB

Sentari and George spend a good 20 minutes talking about what it means to be a patriot. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

#53 Strategic Redevelopment with Brian Cassidy

October 25, 2017 12:00 - 40 minutes - 34.2 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Brian Cassidy. Brian is the President of CCBG Architects and Chairman of the Phoenix Warehouse District Council. We talked about how the redevelopment of Phoenix’s historic Warehouse District came to be, focusing on the challenges and opportunities associated with historic buildings and what the future of the area will look like. You can find out more about Brian and what he’s working on at CCBG-Arch.com and PHXWD.com. For templates of l...

#52 The Psychology of Violence with Dr. Mark Goulston

October 19, 2017 11:52 - 45 minutes - 38.9 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is “Dr. G” Dr. Mark Goulston. Mark is the CEO of the Goulston Group, an author, podcaster, radio host and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review and The Huffington Post. We had a great conversation that focused on the psychology and root causes of horrible violence. You can find out more about Mark and what he’s working on at MarkGoulston.com, Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenc...

#51 Being Mindful with Nick Robbins

October 12, 2017 12:21 - 48 minutes - 41.4 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Nick Robbins. Nick is the cofounder of GiantGood, an app that promotes mindful living via small acts throughout the day. We talked about what it takes to truly develop positive habits, how best to audit our emotions and ourselves and how to avoid information overload. You can find out more about Nick and what he’s working on at GiantGood.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points reference...

#50 Community Building with Tim Kelley

October 05, 2017 12:16 - 46 minutes - 40.1 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Tim Kelley. Tim is the Chair of Entrepreneurship at Grand Canyon University (GCU), the Chairman of Canyon Angels and the Board Chair of Habitat For Humanity of Central Arizona. We talked about the unprecedented growth of GCU over the past several years as well as their successful partnership with Habitat For Humanity and the positive impact that partnership has had on the community surrounding GCU’s Campus. You can find out more about Tim...

#49 Free Speech on Campus with Jim Manley

September 28, 2017 13:06 - 44 minutes - 39.1 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Jim Manley. Jim is a Senior attorney and constitutional litigator with the Goldwater Institute. We talked about what kinds of speech the first amendment protects and doesn’t protect, due process on campuses, safe spaces and the model bill he helped to write. You can find out more about Jim and what he’s working on at GoldWaterInstitute.org, Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the sho...

#48 Entrepreneurship with Heidi Jannenga

September 21, 2017 12:24 - 48 minutes - 41.8 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Heidi Jannenga. Heidi is the cofounder and President of WebPT. We talked about her entrepreneurial journey, how hard they work at their corporate culture, her advice to potential entrepreneurs and a little bit on spirit animals. You can find out more about Heidi and what she’s working on at WebPT.com, Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #47 Cyber Security with Adam Levin

September 15, 2017 12:13 - 30 minutes - 29.7 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Adam Levin. Adam is the CoFounder of Credit.Com, Founder and Chairman of CyberScout and the author of Swiped. We talked about the recent Equifax Breach and what each of us needs to do in order to protect ourselves online. You can find out more about Adam and what he’s working on at AdamLevin.com, CyberScout.com, Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” clic...

Figure it Out #46 Homelessness with Jay Cory

September 14, 2017 15:56 - 50 minutes - 43.4 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Jay Cory. Jay is the President and CEO of the Phoenix Rescue Mission. You can find out more about Jay and what he’s working on at PhoenixRescueMission.org, Facebook, Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #45 Michael Seaver

September 07, 2017 12:57 - 57 minutes - 46.8 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Michael Seaver. Michael is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant and Speaker. You can find out more about Michael and what he’s working on at MichaelSSeaver.com, Facebook and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #44 Court Rich

August 31, 2017 13:10 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Court Rich. Court is an attorney and Co-Chair of Rose Law Group’s Renewable Energy Practice Area. We talked climate change, renewable energy and the adoption of solar energy at the state level. You can find out more about Court and what he’s working on at RoseLawGroup.com, Facebook, Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #43 Live Show with Catherine Alonzo

August 27, 2017 16:32 - 59 minutes - 53.7 MB

Helping 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.” You can find out more about Catherine and what she’s working on at Javelina.co, Facebook, and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #42 Kurtis Williams

August 24, 2017 12:23 - 44 minutes - 39.4 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Kurtis Williams. Kurtis is a Mixologist at the Gladly in Phoenix and the CoFounder of Artisan Ice. You can find out more about Kurtis and what he’s working on at ArtisanIceAZ.com and TheGladly.com, For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #41 Carlos Velasco

August 17, 2017 12:22 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Carlos Velasco. Carlos is the Founder of Velasco Consulting, a relationship development firm. We had a great conversation that covered the challenges and opportunities facing the Latino Community as well as how individuals and business can work with the Latino community. You can find out more about Carlos and what he’s working on at VelascoFirm.com, as well as Facebook, For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in ...

Figure it Out #39 Erica Boehle

August 03, 2017 13:28 - 47 minutes - 42.6 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Erica Boehle. Erica is a business owner and experienced traveler who has been to N. Korea. We had a great conversation that detailed her experiences during her visit there. You can contact Erica with questions via her email. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #38 Rick McCartney

July 27, 2017 14:27 - 53 minutes - 43.4 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Rick McCartney. Rick is the CEO of InMedia, a multi-media content development and delivery company. We had a great conversation that went from the history of content, to it’s current state and where it will be in the future. You can find out more about Rick and what he’s working on at InMediaCompany.com, Facebook, Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #37 Greg Stanton

July 22, 2017 00:00 - 21 minutes - 18.6 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Greg Stanton. Greg is the Mayor of the City of Phoenix. We had a great conversation that went from how he got into politics, to why he feels Phoenix is the greatest city in the world, to how you can get involved and be active in the City of Phoenix. You can find out more about Mayor Stanton and what he’s working on at Phoenix.gov, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email him at [email protected]. For templates of letters/emails and ...

Figure it Out #36 Melissa Brandle and Gabriel Ramirez

July 20, 2017 14:25 - 52 minutes - 46.1 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week are Melissa Brandle and Gabe Ramirez. Melissa and Gabe work with August United, an influencer marketing agency. We had a great conversation that covered the meaning and origin of influencer marketing, to it's current and future applications to how someone can become one and how a company can retain one. You can find out more about Melissa and Gabe and what they’re working on at AugustUnited.com, Melissa’s Twitter and Gabe’s Twitter. For t...

Figure it Out #35 JD Carlson

July 07, 2017 00:01 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is JD Carlson. JD is the CEO of Plan Design Consultants and host of the Retireholi(k)s podcast. We covered the challenges American’s are facing with retirement planning and how you can get the most out of your retirement account. You can find out more about JD and what he’s working on at PlanDesign.com , Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say ...

Figure it Out #34 Kevin Patterson

July 05, 2017 00:01 - 55 minutes - 45.9 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Kevin Patterson. Kevin is the Executive Development Director for Banner Health as well as a candidate for Phoenix City Council. We covered leadership development, adoption and his candidacy for City Council. You can find out more about Kevin and what he’s working on at PattersonForPhoenix.com and Facebook. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #33 David Garcia

June 28, 2017 13:13 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MB

#33 David Garcia Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Dr. David Garcia. David is an assistant professor at Arizona State University and candidate for Governor of Arizona. We covered his passion for education, his plan for helping Arizona’s economy through a better-educated workforce and why he’s running for Governor. You can find out more about David and what he’s working on at DG4AZ.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking point...

Figure it Out #32 Father Rob Clements

June 22, 2017 12:22 - 55 minutes - 47.4 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Father Rob Clements. Rob is the director of the Catholic Newman Center at Arizona State University. We covered his path with Catholicism, the challenges facing organized religion and Rob’s advice to people with religious questions. You can find out more about Rob and what he’s working on at ASUCatholic.Org. Have more questions or thoughts or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #31 Eric Miller

June 15, 2017 13:59 - 59 minutes - 48.7 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Eric Miller. Eric is the Co-Founder of PADT Inc, an engineering firm that helps people who make things, make them better. We covered 3D printing, automation, artificial intelligence and the future of work. You can find out more about Eric and what he’s working on at PADTInc.Com For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #30 Michael Church

June 08, 2017 12:08 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Michael Church. Mike is the Executive Director of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. We talked about the current state of Fraternities, the value they bring and how someone who is interested should evaluate becoming a member. You can find out more about Mike and what he’s working on at SigmaChi.Org. For any additional info referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #29 Lee Gerdes

June 01, 2017 12:57 - 59 minutes - 49.6 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Lee Gerdes. Lee is the founder and CEO of Brain State Technology, a company working on brainwave optimization. You can find out more about Lee and what he’s working on at BrainStateTech.com, Facebook and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #28 Naketa Ross

May 25, 2017 13:06 - 48 minutes - 40.1 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Naketa Ross. Naketa is the founder of ResilientMe a nonprofit serving foster children in Arizona. You can find out more about Naketa and what she’s working on at ResilientMe.com, Facebook and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #27 Tom Callinan

May 18, 2017 13:35 - 54 minutes - 44.9 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Tom Callinan. Tom is a former executive with Gannett and editor of the Arizona Republic. You can find out more about Tom and what he’s working on at ChairitableWords.com and Facebook. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #26 Matthew McKean

May 11, 2017 14:02 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Matt McKean. Matt is the CoFounder and Chairman of Frontier Applied Sciences. You can find out more about Matt and what he’s working on at FrontierAS.com, Facebook and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #25 John Salisbury

May 04, 2017 12:56 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is John Salisbury. John is a yogi and the proprietor of Modern Yoga. You can find out more about John, his practice and the studio at Modern.Yoga, Facebook and Instagram. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

Figure it Out #24 Marcus Dell'Artino

April 27, 2017 13:23 - 52 minutes - 42.9 MB

Helping us move from awareness to action this week is Marcus Dell’Artino. Marcus is a lobbyist and Partner with First Strategic. You can find out more about Marcus and what he’s working on at Firststrategic.com, email and Twitter. For templates of letters/emails and or talking points referenced in the show, or simply to say “hi” click here.

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