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This week on MOVE THE NEEDLE we’re at The Trophy Bar in Chandler, featuring conversations about medical wellness, youth sports and building a local food brand from the ground up. Thank you to our partners: • Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... • Ready Rooter: https://thevalley.readyrooter.plumber... • Brooklyn V’s Pizza: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ • Amy Richardson – Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ • Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits: https://vonhansonsmeats.net/ • Downtown Ocotillo: https://www.dtocotillo.com/ • Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ First, we sit down with Cally Smith, Founder & Nurse Practitioner at Advanced Medical Wellness, to talk about weight management, hormones, peptides, nutrition and helping patients take a more personalized approach to their health. Learn more HERE: https://www.advmedwell.com/our-team Next, Kacey Allen, Head Coach of the Chandler Bears, joins us to talk youth football, coaching, resilience and the relationships that have kept players and families connected long after their Little Bears days. Follow Kacey HERE: https://www.instagram.com/kacey.allen... Finally, Kristi Murray of Gunnar & Jake’s Pickles & More shares how her pickle business began, what makes her recipes different, and what it takes to grow a local food brand from farmers markets toward bigger retail opportunities. Learn more HERE: https://www.gunnarandjake.com/ 02:09 Cally Smith - Founder & Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Medical Wellness 22:06 Kacey Allen - Head Coach, Chandler Bears 44:42 Kristi Murray - Owner of Gunnar & Jake’s Pickles & More Subscribe to MOVE THE NEEDLE for more conversations with the people shaping Arizona’s businesses, communities and future! #movetheneedle #MTN115 #ChandlerAZ #ArizonaPodcast #MedicalWellness #YouthFootball #ChandlerBears #Entrepreneurship #ArizonaBusiness #LocalFood #SmallBusiness

Oct 31, 2026 MOVE THE NEEDLE PODCAST This week on MOVE THE NEEDLE we’re at HomeSmart Corporate in Scottsdale, featuring conversations about leadership, mental wellness, confidence, and giving back to the community.   Thank you to our partners: • PlumbSmart: https://itsjustplumbsmart.com/ • Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ • Amy Richardson – Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ First, we sit down with Brittany Truszkowski, COO of Grand Canyon Law, to talk leadership, company culture, supporting both clients and employees, and why community impact is such an important part of her work. Learn more HERE: https://www.grandcanyon.law/our-team/... Next, Dr. Mona Amini of Mon’Vie Mind Wellness joins us to talk about the connection between music, movement and mental wellness, including how DJing became part of her work and why being fully present matters. Learn more HERE: https://monaaminimd.com/ Finally, Lisa Moore of Lisa Moore Beauty joins us to talk confidence, personal style and helping clients look and feel their best, while also using her platform to support causes throughout the community. Follow Lisa HERE: https://www.instagram.com/lisamoore_b... 01:39 Brittany Truszkowski - COO, Grand Canyon Law 21:47 Dr. Mona Amini - Mon’Vie Mind Wellness 40:33 Lisa Moore - Lisa Moore Beauty Subscribe to MOVE THE NEEDLE for more conversations with the people shaping Arizona’s businesses, communities and future! #movetheneedle #MTN114 #ScottsdaleAZ #ArizonaPodcast #Leadership #MentalWellness #Confidence #GrandCanyonLaw #MonVieMindWellness #LisaMooreBeauty #Philanthropy #ArizonaBusiness

Oct 28, 2026 MOVE THE NEEDLE PODCAST This week on MOVE THE NEEDLE we’re at Craft 64 in Scottsdale, featuring conversations about local storytelling, building a business in the beauty industry, and expanding access to coding and computer science education. Thank you to our partners: • PlumbSmart: https://itsjustplumbsmart.com/ • Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ • Amy Richardson – Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/   First, we sit down with Nadine Bubeck, owner and publisher of Scottsdale & Paradise Valley City Lifestyle, to talk about her journey from TV news into local publishing, the stories behind the magazine, and what it takes to spotlight the community month after month. Learn more HERE: https://www.nadinebubeck.com/   Next, Savannah Manyfield joins us to talk about her journey in beauty, content creation and entrepreneurship, from helping clients feel more confident to building a following and navigating the pressure of always being “on.” Follow Savannah HERE: https://www.instagram.com/savannah.ma...   Finally, Diana Lee Guzman of Coding in Color joins us to talk about her path into software engineering, expanding access to computer science education, and how her program works with schools to create more opportunities for students. Learn more HERE: https://codingincolor.net/   01:29 Nadine Bubeck - Scottsdale & Paradise Valley City Lifestyle 20:37 Savannah Manyfield - Beauty Entrepreneur & Creator 37:49 Diana Lee Guzman - Founder & CEO of Coding in Color   Subscribe to MOVE THE NEEDLE for more conversations with Arizona entrepreneurs, community leaders and creatives making an impact #movetheneedle #MTN113 #ScottsdaleAZ #ArizonaPodcast #CityLifestyle #BeautyEntrepreneur #ContentCreator #CodingInColor #ComputerScience #STEMEducation #Entrepreneurship #ArizonaBusiness

This week on Move the Needle, we’re filming on location at Lucca Coastal Kitchen in Downtown Ocotillo, featuring conversations around ADHD, making family life in Arizona easier, and creativity in an AI-driven world. Special thanks to our partners for this episode: • Ready Rooter: https://thevalley.readyrooter.plumber... • Amy Richardson – Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ • Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits: https://vonhansonsmeats.net/ • Downtown Ocotillo: https://www.dtocotillo.com/ • Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... • Brooklyn V’s Pizza: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ • Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ First, we sit down with Meredith Carder of Hummingbird to talk about ADHD, late diagnosis and understanding the way our brains are wired. Meredith shares how her daughter’s diagnosis led her to take a deeper look at her own experiences, why ADHD can show up differently in everyday life, and how better understanding yourself can change the way you approach work, home and productivity. Learn more about Meredith HERE: https://meredithcarder.com/ Next, we’re joined by Lindsay Valerio of KidiZona, an Arizona resource helping parents find things to do with their kids across the Valley. Lindsay shares how KidiZona came to life, why parents need an easier way to discover local activities and events, and how getting out into the community can create connections for both kids and parents. Explore KidiZona HERE: https://kidizona.com/ Finally, Justin Crabtree joins us to talk creativity, branding and how technology is changing the design world. Justin shares his perspective on using AI as a creative tool, knowing when a brand actually needs to evolve, and why human perspective still matters in the creative process. We also get into his passion for off-roading and the experiences that help him step away, reset and come back to his work with fresh ideas. Learn more about Justin HERE: https://justin-crabtree.com/#gore-tex... 03:17 Meredith Carder - Founder of Hummingbird, ADHD Coach, Speaker & Author 22:18 Lindsay Valerio - Founder of Kidizona 45:10 Justin Crabtree -Designer/Creative professional Subscribe to MOVE THE NEEDLE for more conversations with Arizona entrepreneurs, community leaders and creatives making an impact! #MoveTheNeedle #MTN112 #ArizonaPodcast #ChandlerAZ #DowntownOcotillo #ADHD #MeredithCarder #KidiZona #ArizonaFamilies #JustinCrabtree #Branding #CreativeDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #Entrepreneurship

In this episode, we’re talking building a neighborhood hotspot, getting stronger without letting pain hold you back, and navigating the East Valley real estate market. Thank you to the partners of this episode: • Ready Rooter: https://thevalley.readyrooter.plumber... • Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits: https://vonhansonsmeats.net/ • Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... • Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/ • Brooklyn V’s Pizza: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ First, Miguel Galindo of Cork & Craft joins us to talk about transforming a quiet wine bar into a neighborhood gathering place. Miguel shares how he and his team created the atmosphere Cork & Craft is known for today, the challenges of entering the restaurant and bar business, and what could be next as the concept continues to grow. Learn more HERE: https://www.cork-and-craft.com/ Next, Dr. David Skolnik joins us to talk physical therapy, strength training and the importance of continuing to move as we age. A powerlifter and educator, David shares how his background allows him to approach both performance and injury, why there’s a difference between being hurt and being injured, and the mental side of returning to movement after pain. Learn more HERE: https://moorephysicaltherapy.com/staf... Finally, Gilbert real estate agent and entrepreneur Nina Pastore joins us to talk about navigating the East Valley housing market. Nina shares insight into what buyers are looking for, the realities of land and home prices across Gilbert, Chandler and surrounding areas, and how she helps clients find the right fit for their lifestyle. Learn more HERE: https://ninasellsaz.com/ 02:15 — Miguel Galindo – Cork & Craft 20:38 — Dr. David Skolnik - Physical Therapist 39:38 — Nina Pastore – Real Estate Agent & Entrepreneur Subscribe to MOVE THE NEEDLE for more conversations with the people shaping Arizona’s businesses, communities and future! #MoveTheNeedlePodcast #MoveTheNeedle #MTN111 #ArizonaPodcast #GilbertAZ #ArizonaBusiness #CorkAndCraft #LocalBusiness #PhysicalTherapy #StrengthTraining #Powerlifting #DavidSkolnik #ArizonaRealEstate #GilbertRealEstate #NinaPastore #EastValleyRealEstate #Entrepreneurship #Community