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Baking with love and cooking with purpose is what they do at BEG Bakery and PARM Italia in the Valley. BEG stands for no butter, no eggs, no gluten. PARM represents "plants are restorative medicine". Owners Rich and Michelle Bonura both live with dietary restrictions. They are both foodies. After Rich got sick a few years ago, he lived bed ridden for eight months and did a lot of research on the food he was putting into his body. He decided if he got better—which he did—he needed to eat healthier. At BEG Bakery and PARM Italia, the food is vegan friendly. The couple even created a dairy free ice cream. Learn more about their philosophy on plant-based foods and how they wanted to create a place where the family could eat together no matter their dietary needs—and have the meal still be delicious with generous servings! www.begbakery.com Instagram: @begfordessert / @eatparmaz…

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Daphne's Headcovers: Bringing flair to the golf course 40:39

14 days ago40:39

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In this episode, we meet Jane Spicer, the lady bringing fun and flair to your golf game. As a teenager, Spicer created and sold her first golf club headcover right here in Phoenix. Now with four decades in the business, Daphne's Headcovers is international, selling animal headcovers offering everything from alligator to zebra. While things are great now, she tells us there was a time in her career when she thought they were done. Hear the betrayal from within the company and how Spicer chose to fight to get her business back on course. Now, she's able to give back to the community; to both youth golfers in Arizona and charitable causes in Africa. https://www.daphnesheadcovers.com/…

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Wild Rye Baking Co: You can call her the Baking Ballerina 38:34

21 days ago38:34

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In this episode, we meet Sarah Chisholm of Wild Rye Baking Co. She spent her youth training to be a ballerina, and after a career ending injury at Ballet Arizona, she had to start over. She turned to a place she loved to be as a kid, in the kitchen, with a mixing bowl. We talk about Chisholm's transition out of dance to find her identity and creative flair again in the kitchen. And after years as a successful pastry chef in the Valley, she just launched a new line of elevated baking mixes from cakes to frosting that are now selling in Crate & Barrel nationwide. www.wildryebaking.com…

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Coach Dar: Living the life of your dreams 42:49

28 days ago42:49

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That's what Darleen Santore wants to help you do. In this heartfelt conversation, we talk to the board-certified occupational therapist, mental skills coach, and author about her career, her recovery after three strokes and her new book in which she shares the secret sauce on how to show up as a better YOU! She says it all starts with intention, mindset, and "reviewing the tape". In her book "The Art of Bouncing Back". Coach Dar walks you through key action points to sharpen your mental skills and emotional intelligence too. You'll love spending time with Coach Dar and hearing her inspirational story. https://darsantore.com/…

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AZ Detours: For the love of Arizona and travel 38:35

5 weeks ago38:35

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In this episode, we sit down with our resident world traveler Jared Dillingham here at Arizona's Family. He talks about the great sights to see not just in Phoenix but across Arizona. And even though Jared is a global traveler, he says his favorite place in the world is right here in our home state. Jared loves the outdoors and has some great Arizona recommendations for us. And if you're looking for international travel, he covers that too, telling us places to visit and pro-tips to plan your trip abroad. Plus, we'll dish a little about working here at AZfamily too!…

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Light and Bark Candle Co.: For the love of dogs, candles and community 49:04

6 weeks ago49:04

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We meet Valley native Jenni Pollack of Light and Bark Candle Co. She says her love of dogs sparked an interest in fundraising for the animals, so she started making candles. Those candles turned into a full-time business that now gives back to at least ten rescues in the Valley. Light and Bark Candle Co. is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. They offer build your own candle experiences, parties, or you can choose from what they've designed. Jenni tells us about the challenges of being a business owner, the new location, and the time they helped re-home an abandoned dog at a Valentine’s Day event. MORE INFO: https://lightandbark.com/…

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Tangled Root Botanicals: The healing power of plants 37:22

7 weeks ago37:22

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Herbal remedies like teas, tinctures, and oils are gaining new interest as people search for natural ways to improve their health. We meet an herbalist who’s always loved how plants can help us heal. MeriHelen Nunez owns Tangled Root Botanicals in historic downtown Glendale. It’s an apothecary where she loves working with plant medicine and empowering others to navigate their way through supporting wellness from nature. They carry more than 130 different, organic or wildcrafted bulk herbs that people use for remedies, crafts, or spiritual uses. They also offer many workshops from yoga to reiki. Make sure to check out their event calendar. Web: www.tangledrootbotanicals.com Instagram account: @Casa_Medicina_Az Facebook account: Casa Medicia Az…

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Cutino Sauce Co: A family recipe that brings the heat 34:30

8 weeks ago34:30

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We meet Jacob Cutino of Cutino Sauce Co. What started with one all-natural jalapeno sauce inspired by his step-father's homemade recipe has grown into a full line of hot sauce flavors. Early in the game, Cutino had to do a rebrand due to a naming conflict. He tells us how he luckily had world-renowned Chef Chris Bianco there to help him through it. In fact, Bianco became his very first retail account. Hear how Cutino's step father never gave him his own recipe and the challenges he's faced from labeling bottles to the benefits of building relationships. More on Cutino Sauce Co.: https://cutinosauce.com/…

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Belmont Kitchen and Cocktails: For the love of family hospitality 29:44

9 weeks ago29:44

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The best meats and cheeses from around the world paired with perfectly balanced cocktails. That’s what Phil Lewkowicz wants to deliver with the new Belmont Kitchen and Cocktails in North Scottsdale. We learn Phil’s family knows fine dining, as they own both Café Monarch and The Reserve. Phil says he’s always loved hospitality and Belmont Kitchen and Cocktails will provide a more casual way to enjoy a high-end meal. Plus, he drops some clues on his next project too. https://belmontkitchenandcocktails.com/…

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Practical Art: For the Love of Local Art 37:02

10 weeks ago37:02

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A lawyer with a love of art created a shop 17 years ago to support local artists. When Jane Reddin passed away from cancer, she left the store to an employee who she knew would love it as much as she did. Since then, former news photojournalist Lisa Olson, has poured her heart in making Practical Art a cornerstone for art in our community. If you're looking for wall art, prints, t-shirts, bowls, or a baby gift, Practical Art at Central and Camelback has it all. Lisa absolutely loves community and takes her artists’ treasures to sell at Uptown Farmers Market on Saturdays. When you see her, call her the crazy mug lady, and she'll love it. You must listen to the podcast to find out why! https://practical-art.com/…

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Arizona Event Season: For the love of golf and baseball 32:06

11 weeks ago32:06

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The WM Phoenix Open is this week and Spring Training is close behind. We talk to two pros when it comes to Arizona events: our own Scott Pasmore and Ian Schwartz. They tell some wild stories from covering the events and give some recommendations on restaurants to try while out and about with your friends.…

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Chula Seafood: For the love of fresh fish 38:57

12 weeks ago38:57

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From fresh off the fishing boat in San Diego to grilled on your plate in Arizona, we meet the couple behind Chula Seafood. Arizona native Jon Heflin’s family’s been in the fishing industry in San Diego for decades. His wife Mandy (who he met while at ASU) is from the Pacific Northwest and was craving fresh seafood here in the desert. They started by distributing to our Valley restaurants then created their own Chula Seafood restaurant locations in South Scottsdale, Uptown Phoenix, and Greyhawk in North Scottsdale. https://chulaseafood.com/…

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Chrissy May: For the love…of you! 46:58

13 weeks ago46:58

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We meet the inspiring Chrissy May. The serial entrepreneur, author and wellness advocate hosts Aligned and Alive podcast and holds Sacred Experiences retreats. She offers one-on-one coaching on creating breakthroughs and lasting transformations. May tells us about the power of resilience, the importance of self-love, and why we should get comfortable saying "no."…

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Scott's Training Systems 36:29

14 weeks ago36:29

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Scott Keppel of Scott's Training Systems is celebrating 20 years of guiding healthy transformations in people's lives. The personal trainer and nutrition coach aims to simplify your approach to food and exercise. Scott's trusted reputation in the Valley has earned him the ability to train many Arizona pageant girls and women as they prepare for their competitions. Hear how it was a twist of fate and his own kindness that won him that role. Plus, he helps us make some new food and exercise goals for ourselves and tells us how to prepare mentally so we can stick to our plan and get back on track when we don't.…

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Mixela 34:45

15 weeks ago34:45