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Scottsdale Vibes, a podcast to discover more of your favorite community. From Troon North to South Scottsdale, I’ll introduce you to the people and places that make up The West Most Western Town. Each week I’ll spotlight a person, place or event here in Scottsdale. We’ll talk golfing, staycations, delicious restaurants and SO much more. I’m a southern girl in a western world, learning the ropes as I go.
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Not everyone can make history hip, but Marshall Shore sure can. His passion is uncovering the weird, the wonderful, and the obscure treasures from our past: the semi-forgotten people, places, and events that have made us who we are today. Developed an almost cult like following for his sharing of history through virtual and in person events Calenda…
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When people first come to Scottsdale, I always tell them, it’s like a small town with a big city feel. It has grown from a simple Main Street to far Troon North. But that Old Town Vibes is something on its own and James Beech, one of the hosts from Only Old Town knows this all too well. James moved around the country as a child before settling in S…
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You ever want that perfect glamping, picnic or pool cabana set up but don’t want the headache? How about that picture perfect social media post. Well, Dana Maciag (May-See-ag) of AZ Sleepy Teepee is here to make all those dreams come true. From kids themes to adults, there’s nothing she and her team can’t do. And with National Sleepover day coming …
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International Jazz Day is April 30th and there’s no better way to celebrate it than a Jazz festival here at Scottsdale Civic Center. International Jazz Day AZ is a music education foundation that works to promote, preserve, perpetuate, and encourage the music, culture, and heritage of communities in Arizona. They strive to create a supportive envir…
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One of the biggest events of the year is right around the corner. Bringing in some of the largest names in Hollywood and beyond. Celebrity Fight Night is happening April 27th at the Fairmont Princess. Cancer seems to affect us all in some way whether going it through it yourself or supporting a friend or family member. But that’s why this gala is s…
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Anyone in Scottsdale knows about our small but mighty airport. It actually was used as a WWII training site for flights. Has a history like no other. And it’s still just as important as it was during those training missions. But now the missions are to save lives. Angel Flight West provides individuals access to healthcare through donated flights. …
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Dr. Jesse Greer is a Scottsdale native who graduated from Saguaro HS. He has always been passionate about health and made sure to live his healthiest life. Jesse joined the military where he was deployed to Afghanistan as a US Special Forces physician and Green Beret. He earned his M.D. helping fellow soldiers at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethe…
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Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart. As a woman who owns two businesses, raising a family and still really enjoys life’s adventures, it takes a lot. But man do I love seeing my hard work come together and take off. Allan Draper came from a town of 2,000. Put himself through law school where he found great success but with success didn’t n…
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James Patrick is an award winning photographer, best selling author, business coach and media specialist based in Phoenix, AZ. He’s the founder of Get Published LIVE, an international annual conference for entrepreneurs to earn media as well as the publisher of ICON/REFINED, a media network celebrating the modern entrepreneur which includes a digit…
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While football season is now officially over, I know I’m super sad too, the power of the Fiesta Bowl is a year round here in the Valley. The first game was in 1971 with FSU vs ASU. It has grown in size bringing in an average attendance of around 70,000. Kristina Chumpol joined the Fiesta team in 2019 and quickly climbed the ranks to her current tit…
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A small town girl out of Illinois, Becca Valcik had the entrepreneur bug bite her at an early age. She moved to our beautiful state some 20 years ago and had her first business of hair extension at the age of 17. As she grew, so did her business. After working in the hair and makeup industry for almost 20 years, Becca and her husband decided to sta…
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The crack of the bat, peanut shells on the ground and a nice cold drink under the clear blue skies. That only means one thing is town and that’s Spring Training. A time for us to gather with our family and friends to watch the greatest game in America. Watching some of these players try to make it to the next level while watching some of our favori…
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When we talk about whole health it really starts from the inside out. The stats are terrifying when it comes to suicide and our mental health. Especially for our teenagers. Solari is a local non-profit who takes those calls to help people in need. They are the largest crisis call center in the USA. Here to talk about Solari and how we can take care…
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The West Most Western Town is getting ready to saddle up for this year’s Arabian Horse Show. This is one of, if not the top show in the WORLD for Arabian Horse lovers. From breeders, to riders and all horse lovers, this is the event of the year for you. Happening Feb 15-25 at WestWorld, the Arabian Horse show is an event for all. Arabian Horse Asso…
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The Greenest Show on Grass has officially begun! Thousands of people are taking over TPC golf course where there is probably more drinking than golf watching. With massive amounts of people, parties and a little golf comes months of safety planning & preparations. Scottsdale Police Veteran Officer Robert Katzeroff is here to tell us how to stay saf…
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The West Most Western Town is celebrating our history starting Saturday Jan 27-Feb 4th. Events happening every day to peak your interest ending with the Hashknife Pony Express and Parada del Sol parade on Saturday. The City of Scottsdale does a great job bringing our history to life and Karen Churchard from the city is here to tell us about all the…
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Peter Volny was a kid in Australia who had a passion for cars. Skipping college to try his career as a race car driver may not have lasted long, but that passion and love for cars continued to grow. After a lackluster performance in the ad agency world where Peter brags about never winning a single award and never falling for any of his own gimmick…
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As we start 2024 and think about our goals, resolutions and the future, one thing that may not be on your mind is planning for your kids future when it comes to your will, estate planning, finances and more. But what if you have a special needs child that needs extra help while you’re their guardian? Have you thought about what could happen when th…
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Scottsdale Vibes has been around for almsot 3 years. But what do you know about the host Alicia Haygood. This week Alicia is on the mic answering all your burning questions. From how to she got into podcasting, her history of working in the news buisness and how Scottsdale became home. Calendar of Events Blue Zones Scottsdale Kick off EventSaturday…
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As we start off the New Year, I wanted to bring back some of our favorite guests and hear what their favorite Scottsdale Vibes were. We are so lucky to live in this incredible city with so much to do. Listen to hear if there’s something mentioned that maybe you haven’t discovered yet yourself. Calendar of Events Blue Zones Scottsdale Kick off Event…
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This week we hear from each of our amazing sponsors about thier favorite holiday memories. From growing up to parents and how the magic never fades. Calendar of Events Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas to all who celebrate. Stay safe over your New Year’s events. Remember to ride share, stay there or stay here right in your own home. Guarantee…
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In September of 2022, we had Michelle Pabis of Honor Health talking about the initiative of getting Blue Zones off the ground. In a short time of about 2 years, we’ve gone from initiative to kick off and I’m excited to have Executive Director of Blue Zones Scottsdale Sarah Kearney with us this week. Sarah comes to Blue ZOnes with an EXTENSIVE love …
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During this time of year, we all tend to give a little more. Whether it’s presents for our kids and family. But many people need the basics of life such as food & shelter. And that’s where Executive Director Leigh Zydonik and her team at Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center are here to help. Foothills Food Bank has been working to end food poverty…
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You might recognize the face before the name but Courtney Fox is no stranger to the limelight. Quitting corporate America in 2015, Courtney decided her passion was going to become her purpose and became a full time yoga instructor.As a former state champion competitive gymnast, Courtney understands the balance between effort and surrender. She want…
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When we talk about education we all agree that we want the best for our kids. But sometimes kids need special attention and can’t fit into the general education system. Kids that high-functioning autistic kids or children with asperger's syndrome. That’s where Robin Sweet & Anthony Terrill of Gateway Academy are here to help. Robin started this sch…
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This week we hear from our sposnors on their favorite Thanksgiving traditions, what their plans on for this year and more. We also have Shawn Shackelton check in with us on how the real estate market is going. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hope you spend it with friends and family and enjoy the time together. Christmas at the Princess It's a magic…
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St. Vincent de Paul of AZ started in 1946 with a mission to feed, cloth, house and heal individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help all while providing meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion. Ryan Corry was 10 yrs old when he was volunteering with St. Vi…
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Let’s face it, we are one of the luckiest people to live here in beautiful Scottsdale. Especially now that the temps have dropped, we get to spend late nights outside and the city is thriving with events, parties and more. One person that know how Fabulous this city can be is none other than Cynthia Sassi of Fabulous AZ. Cynthia Sassi. Cynthia star…
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If there is ONE thing that most people can agree on, it’s quality education for all. And Arizona seems to always be in the news when it comes to our education system. Lloyd Hopkins is an author, philanthropist and organizational leader with extensive experience in community and nonprofit work. He has worked in and around education for 18 years. He …
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Scottsdale’s Season is about to kick off with the annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Match happening Nov 4th at WestWorld. The hats, fashion and who’s who’s brings a lot of attention to the day, but there is a big match going on and we wouldn’t be there without the amazing players and teams that travel from all around the world. One of those being the …
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I’d say many of us like to live life to its fullest. That could be an adventure, time with family, a good trip or maybe a new Packard car if you’re Janet Cussler. Janet Cussler worked in the fine arts industry before meeting her husband, NYT best selling author, Clive Cussler. Clive was known for his adventure seeing character Dirk Pitt. But Janet’…
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With the weather cooling down that can only mean one thing for Scottsdale, it's event season! Kicking it off a coupel weeks ago with Scottsdale Fashion Week, we are so excited for all the fun events, parties and more to begin. This week we have Macaroni Kid, Veronica Leon at the table to tell us about all the exciting things happening this month. I…
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Growing up in Long Island, NY Adrianna Licitra knew she wanted to be an actress since she was a little girl. She secured some jobs as a child but as she grew up, her fear and lack of confidence took the best of her. She gave up her childhood dreams and went to journalism school instead. But it was that nagging desire of her childhood dream to be th…
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Emmy Couture Designs is a luxury interior design firm located in Scottsdale AZ that focuses on luxury new construction, full home renovations as well as furnishings and accessories. And the women behind these one-of-a-kind design is none other than Emily Marek. Emily graduated Summa Cum Laude from NAU where she went on to work at an architectural f…
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Scottsdale Fashion Week runs Sept 28-Oct 1. The state’s most high-end series of fashion shows is a star-studded annual event with a calendar of activities sure to attract thousands of attendees. The week of events brings together designers, buyers, media, stylists, celebrities, VIPs and special guests. This week we have Scottsdale Fashion week co-f…
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When you think of little girls you may think of dolls, playing house and pretty bows. But if you’re like my daughter and Candace Chen, you want to play outside, learn and build legos. Candace is a graduate of MIT with a degree in mechanical engineering and product design. She started her career in the golf industry where many of you golfers are pro…
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When we talk about education we all agree that we want the best for our kids. But sometimes kids need special attention and can’t fit into the general education system. Kids that high-functioning autistic kids or children with asperger's syndrome. That’s where Robin Sweet & Anthony Terrill of Gateway Academy are here to help. Robin started this sch…
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You might recognize the face before the name but Courtney Fox is no stranger to the limelight. Quitting corporate America in 2015, Courtney decided her passion was going to become her purpose and became a full time yoga instructor.As a former state champion competitive gymnast, Courtney understands the balance between effort and surrender. She want…
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Josh Utterback is an Arizona native who spent more than 10 years in the private sector including work in commercial real estate development, property and asset management before shifting to the public sector. He has been at the City of Scottsdale for 5+ years and now serves as an Economic Development Program Manager, primarily focused on working wi…
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You see them around town or maybe you don’t but Scottsdale Police is here to talk about all the good things happening in our city. Scottsdale is broken up into ??? Districts with each one having a different Commanding officer. Here in the Foothills district we have a new face in the position, but not new to the force, Commander Chris Watson. Watson…
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Blake Rhodes grew up here in Scottsdale. He went on to join the Navy before coming back home where he is now an elementary school teacher, here in Scottsdale. It was when he was in elementary school that his dad got him into skateboarding. As Blake grew into adulthood, skateboarding went away. It wasn’t until Blake became a father himself, that the…
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The new school year is right around the corner. While many parents, like myself, are ready to see our kids back in school, no is more excited than Dr. Scott Menzel. This school year is all about getting back to what's most important, our kids. We talk about expectations for students and the distrcit as a whole as well as what Dr. Menzel's expectati…
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Eco-Chic Consignments consists of 27 stores between Arizona & Southern California. You may know them as My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic & Well-Suited. Co-Founder & CEO Ann Siner started her career in corporate America selling pet supplies. It was in 1991 that she and her sister decided to take a huge leap and start their own business. Turning…
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Have you had a chance to check out @eat.birdcall in Scottsdale? 😋 Birdcall is an all-natural, 100% locally sourced chicken restaurant with local brews and delicious cocktails too. They are located at Shea and Scottsdale road. 🐔 On this week's episode we are chatting with Peter Newlin, Co-Founder of Birdcall. We are so happy to have them here, and g…
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When life starts to feel overwhelming, we constantly hear “take a break to just stop and breath” Breathing helps, calms the heart rate, helps you think clearer and reduce stress. Susan Ginsberg is the owner of Stop and Breath. Susan does 1:1 sessions or corporate sessions too where she helps high level employees reach their full potential through v…
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Go check out Sheri and the rest of the ladies at Jazzercise N. Scottsdale You will not be disappointed. The encouragement, laughter and fun I had working out with these ladies really started my day off right. I went in with no expectations and not knowing what Jazzercise was anymore. I was so happy I went, danced my little heart out and had the bes…
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Golf. Hard to believe there are other sports played here in The Valley as everywhere you look is a golf course. But one organization in particular is celebrating 100 years this year, the AZ Golf Association. The AZ Golf Association serves as the official governing body of amateur golf in Arizona. What started as a small group of golfers who got tog…
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For all you parents out there still wondering what to do with your kids this summer, listen up as this episode is for you. Summer camps are all the rage but picking the right one for your kid can be overwhelming. That’s why I’ve put together this special summer camp edition of Scottsdale Vibes. But first, let's hear from our favorite Scottsdale Rea…
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We all love Scottsdale. From the beautiful weather, the rich history and all that comes with it. But do you really know about the architecture, the history of what happened in that building before our generation? Most of us would say no. Which is where Scottsdale residents Irina and Igor Ilyinski are to help. These two entrepreneurs launched Listen…
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Tequila is the game and Tezcazul is the name. A new brand of tequila is in town and I’m here to introduce you to one of the men behind the brand, David Fox. David’s friend Mike Rowe has always had a passion for tequila. Between Mike’s passion and David’s expertise in distribution, the two came together to bring us, Tezcazul. A handcrafted, artisana…
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