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Danielle Casey, President & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, joins Dennis and discusses finding your path in economic development. How do you find the right fit? How do you know when to move to the next position? Is working your way up in one organization preferable, or is there value in working for multiple organizations? Is there a tipping point when it makes more sense to stay with an organization? Are there red flags when looking at joining an organization? Are there some dos and don'ts people should be aware of when interviewing? Ms. Casey brings extensive and diverse experience in leadership, public administration, marketing, business development and retention, and strategic planning as the leader of AREA, a nonprofit organization working to create a prosperous and diverse economy for the four-county Albuquerque metro region. She joined the organization in October of 2020. Previously, she served as the Executive Vice President for the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and oversaw the organization's business development, marketing and communications, investor engagement, research, and strategic initiatives critical to advancing economic growth in Greater Sacramento. She oversaw the comprehensive launch and execution of a best-in-class national site selection consultant strategy and established first-ever memorandums of understanding with seven local commercial real estate brokerage offices, receiving a Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council in 2020 for a joint publication she spearheaded with CBRE. She established critical internal efficiencies with revisions to all organizational practices from database management to budget development and oversight. Even in the wake of COVID-19, the organization succeeded in meeting all its annual metrics and job creation goals and launching a regional business retention and expansion outreach program. From 2013 – 2018, Danielle served the well-known City of Scottsdale, Arizona as its Economic Development Director. Under her leadership, the department received six awards of excellence from the International Economic Development Council, status as an Accredited Economic Development Organization, the 2015 ‘Large Community Economic Development Organization of the Year' award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development, and unanimous Council approval of a Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan – the first for the community in more than 15 years. During her tenure, the department was directly involved in projects accounting for more than $24 million in 5-year direct revenue impact to the city, $7 billion in 5-year total economic impact, 4,428 or more new jobs in the first 12 months of business operation alone and $160 million in new capital investment. Ms. Casey served in various executive roles at the City of Maricopa, Ariz. since 2005, lastly as the Assistant City Manager. Departments under her oversight included economic development, community and development services, capital improvement, public works and City-wide marketing and communications activities. She managed several noteworthy tasks in the establishment of the City's economic development office, such as the creation of an Industrial Development Authority, the City's first Redevelopment District and Area Plan, the establishment of a local economic development 501 (c) 3 (the Maricopa Economic Development Alliance), City-wide branding and Economic Development Strategic Plan. Prior to her time in Maricopa, she attained significant experience in the non-profit sector working in fundraising, marketing, and event and membership management at the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art in Phoenix, Arizona and at Save The Bay in Providence, Rhode Island. Ms. Casey received her bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and Master of Administration from Northern Arizona University. She is both a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) as well as a certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP). She is a member of the International Economic Development Council and serves on its Board of Directors Governance Committee. She also serves as an instructor at the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute and serves on its Board of Directors and as a Mentor. Danielle is a proud Past President of the Arizona Association for Economic Development, a statewide professional association with more than 480 public and private members, and an active board member with New Mexico IDEA. In May 2010, Ms. Casey was the honored recipient of the ‘Economic Developer of the Year – Small Community' award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development and in January 2017 she was recognized as a national top ‘40 under 40 Rising Star' in economic development by Development Counsellors International. In addition, she is co-founder of the Arizona Chapter of Women Leading Government which in its sixth year draws more than 400 participants. An Air Force brat, Ms. Casey has had the great privilege of living in Texas, Ohio, Alabama, Louisiana, Utah, Rhode Island, Arizona and California throughout her life and is thrilled to now call Albuquerque home, along with her trusty English bulldog Sophie, heeler/cattle dog mix Persie, and her amazing and supportive husband Steve.

Episode: 238 Released on October 28, 2024 Description: In this episode, Jason Elder sits down with Jesus Varela, a Criminal Intelligence Analyst at the Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN). Jesus shares his journey from contemplating law school and starting as a bailiff to becoming an influential intelligence analyst. We explore his work on complex cases, including a chilling attempted homicide investigation, and dive into the unique challenges of digital evidence analysis. Jesus also reflects on the invaluable connections and insights he's gained through the Arizona Association of Crime Analysts (AACA) and the recent IACA conference, highlighting the importance of ongoing learning and networking in the field. Whether you're a seasoned analyst or just curious about the profession, this episode offers a compelling blend of personal stories, professional tips, and in-depth case discussions that redefine what it means to be a law enforcement analyst. [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] This episode contains the call-in segment, Favorite First Jobs. Patrick Servey (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-patrick-servey-analyst-as-a-resource/) Dallas Knight (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dallas-knight-vp-of-chaos/)  Pamela Miller (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-pamela-miller-more-than-just-a-degree/)  Dr. Andrew Dasher (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dr-andrew-drew-dasher-%c2%a0voodoo-puzzles/)  Peter Africano (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-peter-africano-a-novel-idea/)   CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $75 gift card from us. Happy hunting! *** Episode 6 of Cocktails & Crime Analysis - IACA Conference Preview - Presenters Edition https://youtu.be/FS6qqCQfcJI  *** Name Drops: Karien Sciarrotta (00:02:33), Erin Wickersham/Brittany Winslow/Sean Rambaran/Mindy Duong/Patrick Smith (00:03:37), Vanessa Martinovici (00:43:43) Public Service Announcements: Related Links: https://www.riss.net/centers/rmin/ https://www.arizonaorca.org/ https://www.alphagroupcenter.com/ https://cellebrite.com/en/home/ https://leadsonline.com/products-services/intel-products/nighthawk Association(s) Mentioned: AACA, IACA Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: jvarela@rmin.riss.net  Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/26jyfu2hnwadpg6d/JesusVarela_Transcript.pdf  Podcast Writer:   Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Jesus 00:05:43 – Courtroom Assistant/Bailiff 00:09:18 – RMIN  00:14:00 – ABS:  Attempted Homicide:  Uncooperative Victim 00:25:33 – ABS:  Vehicular Homicide:  Distracted Driver 00:32:18 – Training 00:41:36 – Advice 00:45:52 – IACA Conference 00:52:29 – Favorite First Jobs 01:01:31 – Words to the World

In this episode, Hal and Jim sit down with Joanna Conde, President of the Arizona Association of Real Estate Appraisers (AAREA). Joanna dives into the impact of Artificial Intelligence on real estate appraisals. Many appraisers are wary of AI, but Joanna has embraced it to transform her business. She shares how listeners can use ChatGPT to create, manage, and market their own niche businesses, offering valuable takeaways for those looking to stand out in their areas.Plus, Joanna highlights an upcoming educational offering that you won't want to miss! Learn more or register here: AzAppraisalClasses.comAt The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!

Jeff is the Owner of Hockett Tax and has been doing taxes since 1993. As an EA, Jeff has helped clients save money on taxes, negotiate offers in compromise, provided audit services, and helped many companies get started. Jeff has been a member of several organizations over the years and has always donated his time too many volunteer positions. Jeff is Past President of the West Valley Nation Association of Property Managers (NARPM), Past Treasure for West and SouthEast REALTORS of the Valley (WESERV), served 8 years as Arizona Association of REALTORS Professional Standards Committee (AAR), as a Mediator for the Arizona Association of REALTORS (AAR), Current member of National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), Current member of American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), and a consultant for many small businesses and Brokerages. Connect with Jeff Hockett:Website: http://www.hocketttax.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hocketttaxandpayroll/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hocketttax/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hocketttax Podcast, More Money in Your Pocket:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-money-in-your-pocket/id1656050908 TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

Balancing Priorities in School Psychology: Utilizing Humor and Self-Care with Matthew Moix In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, I welcome Matthew Moix, an experienced school psychologist and education leader. With over two decades in the field, Matthew discusses his early involvement in the Arizona Association of School Psychologists and his journey to becoming its president. He highlights key initiatives, including professional development, special education evaluation processes, and school safety. Matthew also shares valuable advice for new school psychologists, emphasizing the importance of organizational skills, networking within schools, and understanding behavioral interventions. Additionally, the episode explores strategies for effective leadership within school districts and state associations. Finally, Matthew talks about the significance of self-care through physical activities like running to manage stress. Follow the Arizona Association of School Psychologists on social media for updates on upcoming events and virtual workshops. Resources: Arizona Association of School Psychologists: https://www.aasp-az.org/ Arizona Association of School Psychologists Social Media Accounts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arizschoolpsych/channel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArizSchoolPsych X: https://twitter.com/ArizSchoolPsych The Ethics of Using AI in School Psychology Practice: Questions Answered Featuring Dr. Byron McClure https://www.aasp-az.org/event-5781017/Registration ---------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe now and join our community of dedicated School Psychologists committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering school environments for every child. Let's embark on this journey of professional growth and student-centered advocacy together! Follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: Instagram: @jennyponzuric

As agents, building a database and adding value to our sphere has been drilled into us. We took that same mindset and strategy, and applied it to our peers and agent relationships. Just like we're told to host events and send gifts to our top clients, we do the same for the agent community.  We can attribute getting into this business and succeeding in it to the different agents and entrepreneurs who advised us. Now we get to give back to the same community and show people that there are many different ways to succeed in this business.  We also have to attribute our real estate business and successful partnership to dumb luck and many things that just fell into place and put us in the way of luck. Today, I sat down with our good friend, mortgage industry leader, business coach, and VP/Branch Manager of Nova Home Loans, Greg Gale. We talk about our business journey and all the things we've managed to build.  Quotes  We've never once fought over a dollar. We disagree, we have different opinions but we never fight over it. What's more important is where we're going and our end goal. -Kevin Kauffman   The word mastermind has been bastardized by our industry. What many call masterminds are actually classes. -Kevin Kauffman   If you do your business towards what you're built for, it's going to be way better. -Greg Gale Guest Info Greg Gale is a mortgage industry leader, business coach, and VP/Branch Manager of Nova Home Loans. Greg joined the mortgage industry in 2005. Prior to that, he was a personal trainer and martial arts instructor for 17 years. Greg notes that 20 years of martial arts, where persistence, honor, and integrity are the heart of daily practice, was a perfect lead into his role as financial advisor in the mortgage industry. The Gale Team at NOVA Home Loans is a full-service loan origination service, committed to providing innovative mortgage solutions and real estate strategies. In his role as team leader, Greg stresses the importance of integrity, a positive attitude, patience, creativity, and respect for all things.  This team defines communication as one of the single most important elements in a successful loan transaction. They are committed to returning calls promptly, providing regular status updates, and being available as needed throughout the process. Greg and his team really listen to clients' needs and then seek the best possible solutions, more often than not exceeding their client's expectations. The team's priority is to provide exceptional and memorable service. On a personal note, Greg is absolutely passionate about helping other people and is a regular contributor to the American Heart Association and Susan G. Komen Foundation. Greg is also a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers and the Arizona Association of Mortgage Brokers.  Follow @greg_gale_ on Instagram.   CTA ​​Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/nla

Jen Marson talks to Mike about her concerns regarding Arizona's primary election.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Eileen Baden, a certified planner specializing in environmental and park planning  about Collaboration, Planning, and AZAEP.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:55  Nic & Laura discuss being a conversationalist18:04 Interview with Eileen Baden starts24:53 AZAEP28:49 Collaboration36:23 Planning42:21 Field NotesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Eileen Baden at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenbadenaicp/Guest Bio:Eileen Baden, AICP, has over 13 years' experience in environmental and park planning, public outreach, and higher education. She holds a Master of Urban and Environmental Planning degree from ASU and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Virginia Tech. She has been involved with the Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals (AZAEP) since 2013. As the Park and Open Space Planner at Maricopa County she was responsible for park, trails, and open space planning for one of the largest counties in the country. As a Senior Program Coordinator she also taught environmental planning at ASU. In 2023 she was appointed to the Arizona BLM Resource Advisory Council.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Jeff Hockett is the Owner of Hockett Tax and has been doing taxes since 1993. As an EA, Jeff has helped clients save money on taxes, negotiate offers in compromise, provided audit services, and helped many companies get started. Jeff has been a member of several organizations over the years and has always donated his time too many volunteer positions. Jeff is Past President of the West Valley Nation Association of Property Managers (WESERV), served 8 years as Arizona Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee (AAR), as a Mediator for the AAR, current member of American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), and a consultant for many small businesses and brokerages. Along with running Hockett Tax, Jeff has also been a licensed realtor since 2004 and runs the Hockett Team as well as West Valley Management and has received many awards along the years for top Gross Commission Income both as an individual and as a team. In 2007, Jeff was in the top 10 of all RE/MAX agents for the Southwest Region, and in 2008 Jeff was inducted into the RE/Max Hall of Fame. Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Jeff Hockett about using tax strategies to keep more money in your pocket. Here is what to expect on this week's show: - How it's a mistake for business owners to remain as a sole proprietors for too long. - Why you should incorporate an S corp when your net income reaches $50,000. - How an S corp can save business owners thousands of dollars in taxes while making the same income. - How paying your children for work-related tasks can be a tax efficient way to support their college education. - Why writing a book gives the author credibility and allows you to connect with top producers in other regions. Connect with Jeff: Links Mentioned: hocketttax.com Instagram @hocketttax Facebook facebook.com/hocketttaxandpayroll LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/hocketttax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores the developing trend of converting hotels into new multifamily properties with Ryan Bodine and Kishan Gohel of NewGen Advisory.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis sits down with Ryan and Kishan to cover the current landscape of hospitality-to-multifamily conversions, where opportunities lie in waiting, how public and nonprofit entities are helping drive more affordable housing, and much more. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Introductions and early steps along their CRE career pathsKey mentors and important lessons learned that set them up for future success.The importance of treating each client as a unique case, being able to pivot,  and how to create meaningful value in business relationshipsWhat makes hotels such well-positioned assets for conversions and adaptive reuseWhere investors are currently focusing from a market and growth perspective on adapting hotelsWhat goes into the conversion process and how to evaluate whether an asset fits the criteria for a good conversion projectComparing potential upsides and challenges when converting hotels to multifamily or other adaptive reuseIncentives for pursuing hotel conversions, including tax credits and other funding opportunitiesThe most important advice investors should consider when evaluating a hotel conversion.Rapid-fire questions and sign-offs.And much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Ryan Bodine:As SVP at NewGen, Ryan Bodine primarily focuses on representing and identifying hospitality investment opportunities nationwide for his domestic and international partners.Before NewGen, Ryan sourced foreign direct investment for Green Card Fund, an EB-5 Invest to Immigrate Regional Center, worked as an Executive Consultant for an education reform organization, and owned an international promotional product company.Ryan attended college at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Roehampton University in London, and finished his degree in International Business from Arizona State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.He is a member of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, Arizona Lodging Tourism Association, Urban Land Institute, Arizona Association of Economic Development, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Global Shapers Phoenix HUB Community.About Kishan Gohel:Kishan is a W. P. Carey School of Business graduate at Arizona State University. He brings a wealth of business management knowledge from being around a hard-working family that owned various businesses while growing up.Kishan has spent much time in hotel brokerage curating new relationships and building existing client friendships. He has extensive experience in market research, which sets him apart when he secures a buyer for his listings and helps his clients find the next business opportunity. When the world endured the pandemic in 2020, travel demand fell, and the need for affordable housing increased. With government relief funds distributed through multiple channels, Kishan and his partners saw an opportunity to help clients sell their hotels as a conversion to an alternative use. He has successfully assisted non-profit organizations and investors to convert hotels to market-rate apartments, affordable/transitional housing, and behavioral health.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, going to car shows, and being outdoors in Arizona's beautiful 300+ days of sunshine.

Today we are talking about a topic that we all need to pay attention to. Many of us don't like this part of our business. Our guest, Holly Mabery, is going to break it down to a simple plan for us to follow. What's the topic? Marketing! Holly brings this huge concept to a manageable part of your business. She is also one of the subject matter experts for NAR's Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation course. Let's join Holly for some great information on marketing and a few laughs about this potentially overwhelming topic! [3:38] The most successful agents are the ones who show up with value and substance to their clients. That's the key to building your business.  [4:00] Before selling a house, you have to figure out how to market yourself to get listings, how to market the listings, and then how to re-sell the house each time the buyer goes back to it. Clients will come to you because of how you show up and the consistency with which you show up. [9:17] Holly coaches new agents to know the purchase contract better than anybody in the market.  [12:33] Holly discusses three things to help with marketing.  [22:02] If you spend a dollar, you should back that up in free ROI tenfold. If you can't do that, don't spend that dollar. [24:08] Every time you earn a designation, like the Accredited Buyer Representative, put that certificate on LinkedIn and promote yourself. Every time you do an educational video put it on LinkedIn. [24:55] Your phone is your second biggest tool, after your resume. Start using your phone!  [26:54] Do a quarterly e-newsletter with a calendar. Spotlight a specific business. Include one real estate stat.  [29:35] Google will let you send out 500 emails daily. Use MLS drip campaigns for targeted marketing. Look for opportunities to help people. [35:01] Don't be overwhelmed by the number of platforms. Pick one to start and focus on using it for 30 days.  [36:36] If you can explain to your buyer or seller the ways they can get out of a contract, that builds trust. [37:57] Ask for reviews. Ask people who loved you to talk about it. Rate My Agent is a great tool to use.  [43:47] Your value proposition is to earn the trust of your client and take care of their needs. Identify what job your client is hiring you to do while you treat everybody equally.  [53:07] Find your specialty; residential resale or new homes? Find that nuance. Where are you already showing up online? Accentuate that. [55:35] Always be yourself! Be yourself authentically because people want to work with you. They want to refer you. If you're anything but yourself, that will take more time, energy, and effort and burn you out faster. So always be yourself and show up in that way. Tweetables: “When you start to think of marketing, it's huge, it's nuanced, and it's layered. My best advice to everybody out there right now is to take a deep breath; inhale and exhale. It's going to be fine. You can do it. Find your niche and be authentically yourself.” — Holly Mabery “Show up. One thing at a time. Learn your contract first. Period.” — Holly Mabery “You are the glue that puts the pieces together. [Your client] has all the pieces. You are the glue that pulls it together and helps them understand how it works.” — Holly Mabery Guest Links: Holly Mabery, VP of Operations at eXp Realty eXprealty.comHolly Mabery on LinkedIn Rate My Agent Related Episodes: “Lead Generation Through Relationships with Sean Carpenter” “The Champlain Towers Collapse: What REALTORS® Can Learn” “What Are You Selling? How to Know Your Product and Communicate Your Expertise with Josh Cadillac”   NAR Resource Links NAR.realtor/technology   Additional Links: Microcourses found at Learning.REALTOR. Use the coupon code PODCAST to obtain 15% off the price of any microcourse!   CRD@NAR.REALTOR Crdpodcast.REALTOR Learning.REALTOR — for NAR Online Education Training4RE.com — List of Classroom Courses from NAR and its affiliates CRD.REALTOR — List of all courses offered Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com MonicaNeubauer.com FranklinTNBlog.com Monica's Facebook Page Facebook.com/Monica.Neubauer Instagram Instagram.com/MonicaNeubauerSpeaks   Guest Bio Holly Mabery brings a contagious enthusiasm for all things real estate. A full-time REALTOR® since 1998, her passion for our industry led her to serve as the 2012 President of the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and she remains active on state & national committees. Holly is a VP of Brokerage Operations for eXp Realty and a former state-designated broker of Arizona supervising & training over 1800 agents. Holly is the Co-Creator of the Arizona REALTORS® Leadership Training Academy, a strategic planner, industry speaker, and instructor whose goal is to build strong communities with each transaction working with clients, REALTORS®, and associations. Hollymabery.com

Nancy Williams has a great professional background to lead the Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents (AZAFAP). She has 30 years' experience in education, a master's degree in Special Education, and decades of working with students and families. But all of that pales in light of her experience as a mom of eight children, an adoptive parent, and fostering 50 children over 26 years with her husband. Nancy was one of the original founders of AZAFAP 20 years ago, serving the foster, kinship, and adoptive families who care for Arizona's most vulnerable children. The board of directors are all volunteers, and all are foster, kinship and adoptive parents. The organization supports families in many ways, including giving away shoes, jackets, other clothing and supplies for families, and providing Family Camps for children and adults. Click here to learn more about the Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents:  https://www.azafap.org/ Original air date September 28, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending 25 years at the Novi, Michigan, Police Department alongside none other than host Michael Warren, this week's guest, Kevin Rhea, now finds himself as the Accreditation Program Director for the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police.Having been instrumental in gaining and keeping accreditation for the Novi agency, Rhea was constantly focused on meeting those high standards through training and accountability.Since retiring from his law enforcement career, Rhea has carried his expertise to Arizona where he built an accreditation program from the ground up in three months and continues working to improve the state of modern policing.Visit www.betweenthelineswithvirtualacademy.com for more info about this episode. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

Please enjoy this pre-recorded session from our 2023 Student Conference. "Finding Your First Job As a CRNA School Grad" - Dr. Joseph RodriguezJoseph A. Rodriguez, DNAP, CRNA, has been in practice for 10 years while currently focusing on business and operations for Guide Healthcare.Dr. Rodriguez is the former president of the Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and has served on the board of directors for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.  He has led several reforms at the state and federal levels.  He maintains a faculty position at National University and has written for The Washington Times, Anesthesiology News, The Arizona Capitol Times, and Outpatient Surgery.  He speaks nationally on business and leadership.Thank You to Our 2023 Conference Sponsors: Independent Anesthesia ServicesWellspan HealthLocums At HeartAssociated Anesthesiologist Support the showTo access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com

Chief Michael Soelberg was appointed as the Gilbert Police Department Chief of Police in June 2017. Chief Soelberg began his law enforcement career with the Mesa Police Department in 1995. With the Town of Gilbert, Chief Soelberg has placed emphasis on keeping up the Department's growth with the growth of the community, which is now over 282,000 residents. Chief Soelberg graduated from Weber State University (Ogden, UT), earning a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education degree from Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ). In 2009, Chief Soelberg completed a six-month research Fellowship with the Police Foundation in Washington, DC. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session #258, in Quantico, VA, and Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) Police Executive Leadership Institute (PELI), Class #4. He currently serves on the AZCEND Board of Directors and previously was on the United Food Bank Board of Directors for six years. He is currently on the Executive Board of the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy

In this episode, we are joined by Mandy Neat who is going to discuss commonalities in homebuying trends with Generation Y (Millennials) and Generation Z. With significant cultural changes happening at increasingly fast speeds, we see notable differences in these generations. While we never want to generalize, there are some markers with these generations that can help us understand our clients better. In this episode, we learn more about these generations and how we can manage their expectations with preparation and communication. We want to help you be able to help them!   [5:20] Mandy discusses the different generations. She brings up a conversation with a Gen Z about what he would want in a house.  [7:33] Gen Y is the next largest home-buying group after Baby Boomers. [11:06] Mandy sees that people are not going right to college from high school. They see housing as an asset. Some are buying investment properties.  [15:46] Younger Millennials are becoming first-time home buyers. They are trying to pay off their student debt, while Gen Z is avoiding going into student debt. [18:55] COVID-19 changed house-buying habits. At the beginning of COVID-19, Younger Millennials and Gen Z-ers jumped into the market without fear. [21:48] Gen Y and Gen Z want everything to be easy to understand. Home buying is potentially complicated and may take time. Mandy discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as a resource. [27:55] Younger people go to an app on their phone to get information. Real estate professionals need to get in front of technology trends. [30:11] Mandy talks about DPA (Down Payment Assistance) which can help clients buy a house. She also discusses knowing your Confirming Loan Limit. [34:44] Mandy shares that a lot of Gen Z-ers are using family gifts. There are All-In-One Loans where the home buyer can set up a GoFundMe account to be applied toward a down payment. Lenders are coming out with products to help young borrowers. [37:11] TikTok and YouTube make everything look so easy when it comes to home updates. People are opening their minds as to what is possible. [41:12] Mandy is seeing more people buying homes with spaces to work from home and have a social life at home. There is a lot of openness in floor plans. [44:19] Millennials care more about walkable city living rather than their apartment. Gen Z-ers are buying out of the city in more affordable growing areas.  [47:35] Mandy comments on what she observed recently in Wichita, Kansas, with a community full of Gen Z-ers, built around diversity.  [51:56] Mandy hopes that all generations will allow Gen Z and the younger Millennials to get in the conversation of infrastructures, jobs and how to make a difference. [52:40] If you enjoyed this episode, there are classes you can take to enhance your knowledge: ABR® (Accredited Buyer's Representation), and the Buyers by Generation: Success in Every Segment course. Tweetables:   “It's just how their brains are wired. They have so much information. At 18, there's no reason not to go out and purchase, instead of paying all this tuition money, and build your legacy for your wealth in the future. It's an amazing generation.” — Mandy Neat   “We need good loan officers. We need to empower the mortgage industry to take time with people … and show them the numbers … and … professionals in the real estate community that are willing to … go over it with them to make sure all their questions are answered.” — Mandy Neat   “You can obtain a Down Payment Assistance Program and offset your down payment. Try to negotiate closing costs with the seller. You can come in with a minimal amount and own a half-a-million-dollar asset. What other country can you do that in?” — Mandy Neat   “Gen Z and Millennials have this great thing where lenders are coming out with products to help them collect money to buy a house.” — Mandy Neat   Guest Links:   Mandy Neat, REALTOR® Deputy Commissioner, Arizona Department of Real Estate Mandy Neat Mandy Neat at Realty One Arizona Association of REALTORS® WeSERV Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)   NAR Resource Links The ABR Designation The CIPS Designation Buyers by Generation   Additional Links:   Micro courses found at Learning.REALTOR. Use the coupon code PODCAST to obtain 15% off the price of any microcourse!   Crdpodcast.realtor   Learning.REALTOR -  for NAR Online Education Training4RE.com — List of Classroom Courses from NAR and its affiliates CRD.Realtor - List of all courses offered If this conversation has helped you realize that perhaps more conversation about generations would be helpful, there are classes you can take: the ABR® and an elective, Buyers by Generation: Success in Every Segment. crd.realtor Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com MonicaNeubauer.com FranklinTNBlog.com   Monica's Facebook Page Facebook.com/Monica.Neubauer Instagram Instagram.com/MonicaNeubauerSpeaks   Guest Bio   Mandy Neat Mandy Neat is the 2023 Treasurer for the Arizona Association of REALTORS®. She serves on committees and as a member of the board of directors for the local association WeSERV, which is the West and Southeast REALTORS® of the Valley, where she is also a Past President. She serves with the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. She obtained her license in 2004 and has continued to serve her community as an advocate for home ownership as well as assisting other professionals to succeed. She truly believes in her value statement of making you matter. As a current managing broker of Realty One Group, she puts her agents' needs and their clients first, daily.

 Eric Gibbs, president of Arizona Association of REALTORS, talks about residential real estate trends in Arizona.

A visit with NAGC with Donna Campbell, Chair of NAGC Public Policy & Advocacy Committee  Donna has worked in gifted education for over 40 years. As a teacher, program coordinator, professional learning and consultant in schools across the country. She is a past president of the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented ..... AND....... David Cutler,  Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for NAGC. David leads the Association's policy, advocacy, and communications initiatives, while also working with its 40+ affiliates across the nation.   Yes – https://nagc.org/page/state-of-the-states-report  

A visit with NAGC with Donna Campbell, Chair of NAGC Public Policy & Advocacy Committee  Donna has worked in gifted education for over 40 years. As a teacher, program coordinator, professional learning and consultant in schools across the country. She is a past president of the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented ..... AND....... David Cutler,  Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for NAGC. David leads the Association's policy, advocacy, and communications initiatives, while also working with its 40+ affiliates across the nation.   Yes – https://nagc.org/page/state-of-the-states-report  

Arizona GOP moving variety of conspiracy-fueled voter suppression bills | Bill authorizing universal youth mental health screenings at school is moving in Colorado legislature | New Colorado GOP chair is a fringe character, prominent conservatives announce they're leaving the Party | VP Harris announces Biden Administration disbursement of $200 million in wildfire preparedness and mitigation funds | Billy Idol in DenverSong playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: ARIZONA MIRROR:Conspiracy theories still dominate Arizona Senate Elections CommitteeBY: JOE DUHOWNIK/COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE - MARCH 21, 2023 4:18 PMNearly a month after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released documents further disproving claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Senate Republicans continue to make the same claims in the election committee.The most recent tantrum came during testimony regarding HB2415, which would remove people from the active early voting mailing list if they go a full year without participating in an election. Republicans said it's a way to declutter the list.Opponents argued that the bill would only disenfranchise voters, as many only vote in presidential elections every four years, and could be removed from the mail ballot list without knowing it.“Conspiracy theories” also came up again later in the committee meeting, this time in regard to HB2591, which would prohibit voters from using ballot drop boxes outside the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and would require that drop boxes be inside or attached to county buildings and be under 24/7 video surveillance. Bill sponsor Gail Griffin, a Republican state representative from Tucson, said she's seen video of “people with boxes coming and dumping ballots,” though she maintained that “2,000 Mules” - a propaganda film about imagined “ballot mules” stuffing ballots in the 2020 election. The fantasy about ballot mules is a cornerstone of the bigger fantasy that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election, even though he won by 3 full percentage points and 7 million votes.Democrats said restricting the times when voters can drop off ballots will make it harder for some to cast their vote. Republicans' only response was that those folks would need to use one of the less accessible options that remain if they want to vote. Cool. The Republican-dominated committee supported five more measures they say will increase election integrity. Republican state Representative Austin Smith sponsored HB2552 to preemptively prohibit ranked choice voting in Arizona. A companion bill already passed through the Senate in February.Jodi Liggett, a lobbyist representing the Arizona League of Women Voters, said more than 60% of Arizona voters support ranked choice voting, which is used in Maine, Alaska, and multiple cities like New York and San Francisco.“There should be no reason to preemptively silence the voice of your own constituents,” she told the committee.The committee ended with discussion on HB2613, which would require that all vote recording tabulation machines be 100% sourced from and built in the U.S. in response to fantasies about foreign tampering of voting machines in the 2020 election - where Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden by 3 full percentage points and 7 million legally cast votes. Jen Marson, representing the Arizona Association of Counties, said the machines used now are already manufactured in the U.S., but some parts, like plastics and electronics, are sourced from other countries.The bill's GOP sponsor said he doesn't know that U.S. companies have the capacity to completely home-grow the voting machines, but “if there is a need, I do believe that the American engineering mindset would step up.”For my part - I'll just say his point makes absolutely no sense.This article was first published by Courthouse News Service and is republished under their terms of use.UCLA HEALTHSuicide rate highest among teens and young adultsMarch 15, 2022By Sandy CohenNote: This article was updated Feb. 23, 2023.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Recent weeks have brought heartbreaking examples of this trend, including the March 1 death of Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer, 22; and Ohio State football player Harry Miller's revelations that he attempted suicide, shared his struggles with his coach and got help. Miller announced his medical retirement from football on March 10 in a Twitter post that's been shared more than 10,000 times.“This is not an issue reserved for the far and away,” wrote Miller. “It is in our homes. It is in our conversations. It is in the people we love.”Carl Fleisher, MD, who specializes in adolescent and child psychiatry at Boston Child Study Center in Los Angeles said “Teenagers and young adults have had rising rates of suicide compared to 10 or 15 years ago, Young people are particularly vulnerable to suicide. The things that make them vulnerable are where they stand socially and where they stand developmentally.”Developmentally, their judgment and decision-making abilities are still coming online. The prefrontal cortex — the brain's executive control center — doesn't fully develop until one's mid-20s.That makes young people more impulsive "They're not going to weigh risks and consequences in quite the same way older folks will.”Socially, teens and young adults don't have the same connections older adults do. Someone who is married, has a long-term partner or has children or grandchildren is in a different place socially than someone who is just coming into their own, living with roommates or alone.The isolation of the pandemic exacerbated social disconnection even more.So it's good to hear that a bill that would make it easier… Colorado Newsline article followsCOLORADO NEWSLINE:BY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 20, 2023 2:54 PM…  for schools to provide mental health assessments, and connect students to therapy, passed the Colorado House of Representatives on Monday.House Bill 23-1003 would allow public schools to participate in a voluntary mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth graders and refer them to treatment if needed, primarily through the state's existing free youth therapy program, called I Matter.Bill sponsor Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Commerce City Democrat, said she was motivated to run the legislation after alarming statistics from the Colorado Healthy Kids Survey that showed nearly 40% of Colorado youth reported feeling depressed for at least two straight weeks.“That's a pretty significant indicator for severe depression,” she said. “I wanted to come up with a way for kids to learn about therapy and access to therapy through screenings in school. We have the I Matter program, so we have somewhere kids can go for help.”In a post-pandemic environment in which Children's Hospital Colorado declared a state of emergency for youth mental health, Michaelson Jenet said screening can be a powerful preventative tool for students under profound pressures.Parents could opt their child out of the assessment, but students 12 years and older would be able to participate even if their parents don't want them to.Under the program, if the provider finds that a student could benefit from treatment, their parents will be notified and given information about the I Matter program, which has provided free therapy services to over 5,500 Colorado youth since it launched in October 2021.If the assessment provider finds that a student is in crisis — at-risk for attempting suicide, physical self-harm or harming others, for example — the school would follow its crisis response protocol.The Colorado Health Institute endorsed the concept of universal mental health screenings in schools in a report published earlier this month.The report authors wrote “Schools are uniquely positioned to help address this (mental health) crisis by meeting youth where they already spend most of their day. Screening all students for social and emotional needs strengthens prevention, detection, and early intervention.”Organizations including the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Research Council, the Institute of Medicine, the Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America also recommend screening all students.Republicans in the House opposed the bill on the grounds that a program where students could participate even if parents opt out violates parental rights. Most of the floor debate centered on whether 12 years old is too young for students to decide whether to undergo a mental health assessment. Existing Colorado law allows minors 12 years and older to seek therapy without their parent or guardian's consent.Democrats hold healthy majorities in both the House and Senate this session.The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it is sponsored by Democratic Sen. Lisa Cutter of Littleton.COLORADO SUN: and on the other side of the aisle: The new chair of Colorado's GOP says people concerned he will end all hope of Republicans winning here, should “relax”.Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish3:20 AM MDT on Mar 16, 2023Dave Williams' election as Colorado GOP chair has prompted prominent Republicans to announce they are leaving the party and heightened the possibility that unaffiliated Coloradans, who make up nearly half of the state's electorate, could be shut out of the GOP's future primaries.Mandy Connell, a conservative talk radio host, tweeted her exit from the GOP on Saturday just after the election denier and former state representative was chosen to lead Republicans for the next two years.Connell told The Colorado Sun, “I hoped the Republican Party could move beyond Donald Trump and looking backwards at the 2020 election. With the election of Dave Williams for the Colorado chairmanship, it is apparent that they are not ready to do that. And I am.”The GOP has steadily lost registered voters in Colorado over the past two decades, a slide that accelerated after Trump took office. The share of registered Republicans declined to 24.2% in January from 31.1% in January 2016. There are no statewide elected Republicans, and the party is in a big minority in the legislature and in the congressional delegation following a disappointing 2022 election cycle that only saw the GOP lose more political power.Some in the party fear Williams, who beat six other chair candidates, may lead to further decline. Dick Wadhams, who was Colorado GOP chair from 2007 to 2011 and now works as a Republican political consultant, worries the “party will have no credibility” if Williams pursues the agenda he campaigned for chair on.Williams says his detractors should “relax.”“I can understand why some people are concerned, especially because of the fearmongering of Dick Wadhams,” Williams said. “But the truth is I'm only here to go attack Democrats, and if they can't get behind that then I'm not sure what else is going to unite us.”Williams, who vowed to be a “wartime” leader of the Colorado GOP, was a divisive figure during his time in the state legislature - and last year he lost a primary challenge to Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn by just shy of 20 points.Williams was elected chair by the Colorado GOP's state central committee, which is made up of about 400 people. During the event Saturday in Loveland, Williams focused his message on defending Donald Trump and preventing unaffiliated voters from participating in GOP primary elections, something Colorado voters approved in 2016. Ari Armstrong, a columnist for Complete Colorado, tweeted that he is leaving the party. “Colorado GOP leaders have made abundantly clear that theirs is the party of conspiracy mongering and petty bigotry,” he said. “The state party is not serious about winning elections or helping to guide policy. Enough.”Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer also hinted on Twitter at a switch: “I think I'll be doing the same (as) Mandy Connell. When I rejoined the party I had hoped it was changing. It is in other states but not here. The lunatic fringe is ascendant.” and speaking of the lunatic fringeCOLORADO NEWSLINE:Feds to send nearly $200 million to help communities prepare for wildfiresBY: JACOB FISCHLER - MARCH 21, 2023 4:30 AM     Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials said Monday that the Biden administration will send $197 million from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law to help communities prepare for wildfires this summer.The funding represents the first round of a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program authorized under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that President Joe Biden signed in 2021. Grants in the first year of the program would be available for more than 100 projects in 22 states, according to a White House fact sheet.The funding is meant to help communities prepare for wildfires, which Harris said was preferable to responding to fires already wreaking havoc.“The best time to fight a fire is before it starts,” she said on a Monday call with reporters.The funding announced Monday can be used to write or update wildfire preparedness plans or on other mitigation efforts, such as clearing highly flammable brush.Among the largest grants was a $9.9 million disbursement to the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District in eastern Oregon to clear hazardous fuels from evacuation routes on county roads.The New Mexico nonprofit Cimarron Watershed Alliance also received $8 million to create defensible space around homes and fuel breaks designed to stop a fire's spread.Archuleta County, Colorado, will receive $1.1 million to remove hazardous fuels over 600 wooded acres.Gila County AZ will receive $341,000 for evacuation planning and clearing flammable brush around buildings Communities in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Wiscons, North Carolina and Georgia will also receive grants.A full list of grants announced Monday is available here.The Vice President said the remaining roughly $800 million will be released over the next four years.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said “This is an initial round of funding - a critical down payment.”The Forest Service, which is part of the Agriculture Department, judged grant applications on three criteria: communities that have experienced a severe disaster, are at high risk of a wildfire and are low income. All grants announced Monday met at least two of the three criteria and most met all three, he said.Wildfires have become more destructive in recent decades for a variety of reasons, including hotter and drier weather because of climate change, as well as increased development in areas at high risk of fire.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: You might know him from the movie “Big” - it's Billy Idol! Mission Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday April 4th at 8pm - that's election night and that's also a kickass venue to see rock and roll giant like Billy. Information at billyidol.net - and don't use .com because there is no redirect.Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Arizona Mirror, Colorado Newsline, Courthouse News Service, UCLA Health, Colorado Sun, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Arizona GOP moving variety of conspiracy-fueled voter suppression bills | Bill authorizing universal youth mental health screenings at school is moving in Colorado legislature | New Colorado GOP chair is a fringe character, prominent conservatives announce they're leaving the Party | VP Harris announces Biden Administration disbursement of $200 million in wildfire preparedness and mitigation funds | Billy Idol in DenverSong playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: ARIZONA MIRROR:Conspiracy theories still dominate Arizona Senate Elections CommitteeBY: JOE DUHOWNIK/COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE - MARCH 21, 2023 4:18 PMNearly a month after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released documents further disproving claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Senate Republicans continue to make the same claims in the election committee.The most recent tantrum came during testimony regarding HB2415, which would remove people from the active early voting mailing list if they go a full year without participating in an election. Republicans said it's a way to declutter the list.Opponents argued that the bill would only disenfranchise voters, as many only vote in presidential elections every four years, and could be removed from the mail ballot list without knowing it.“Conspiracy theories” also came up again later in the committee meeting, this time in regard to HB2591, which would prohibit voters from using ballot drop boxes outside the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and would require that drop boxes be inside or attached to county buildings and be under 24/7 video surveillance. Bill sponsor Gail Griffin, a Republican state representative from Tucson, said she's seen video of “people with boxes coming and dumping ballots,” though she maintained that “2,000 Mules” - a propaganda film about imagined “ballot mules” stuffing ballots in the 2020 election. The fantasy about ballot mules is a cornerstone of the bigger fantasy that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election, even though he won by 3 full percentage points and 7 million votes.Democrats said restricting the times when voters can drop off ballots will make it harder for some to cast their vote. Republicans' only response was that those folks would need to use one of the less accessible options that remain if they want to vote. Cool. The Republican-dominated committee supported five more measures they say will increase election integrity. Republican state Representative Austin Smith sponsored HB2552 to preemptively prohibit ranked choice voting in Arizona. A companion bill already passed through the Senate in February.Jodi Liggett, a lobbyist representing the Arizona League of Women Voters, said more than 60% of Arizona voters support ranked choice voting, which is used in Maine, Alaska, and multiple cities like New York and San Francisco.“There should be no reason to preemptively silence the voice of your own constituents,” she told the committee.The committee ended with discussion on HB2613, which would require that all vote recording tabulation machines be 100% sourced from and built in the U.S. in response to fantasies about foreign tampering of voting machines in the 2020 election - where Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden by 3 full percentage points and 7 million legally cast votes. Jen Marson, representing the Arizona Association of Counties, said the machines used now are already manufactured in the U.S., but some parts, like plastics and electronics, are sourced from other countries.The bill's GOP sponsor said he doesn't know that U.S. companies have the capacity to completely home-grow the voting machines, but “if there is a need, I do believe that the American engineering mindset would step up.”For my part - I'll just say his point makes absolutely no sense.This article was first published by Courthouse News Service and is republished under their terms of use.UCLA HEALTHSuicide rate highest among teens and young adultsMarch 15, 2022By Sandy CohenNote: This article was updated Feb. 23, 2023.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Recent weeks have brought heartbreaking examples of this trend, including the March 1 death of Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer, 22; and Ohio State football player Harry Miller's revelations that he attempted suicide, shared his struggles with his coach and got help. Miller announced his medical retirement from football on March 10 in a Twitter post that's been shared more than 10,000 times.“This is not an issue reserved for the far and away,” wrote Miller. “It is in our homes. It is in our conversations. It is in the people we love.”Carl Fleisher, MD, who specializes in adolescent and child psychiatry at Boston Child Study Center in Los Angeles said “Teenagers and young adults have had rising rates of suicide compared to 10 or 15 years ago, Young people are particularly vulnerable to suicide. The things that make them vulnerable are where they stand socially and where they stand developmentally.”Developmentally, their judgment and decision-making abilities are still coming online. The prefrontal cortex — the brain's executive control center — doesn't fully develop until one's mid-20s.That makes young people more impulsive "They're not going to weigh risks and consequences in quite the same way older folks will.”Socially, teens and young adults don't have the same connections older adults do. Someone who is married, has a long-term partner or has children or grandchildren is in a different place socially than someone who is just coming into their own, living with roommates or alone.The isolation of the pandemic exacerbated social disconnection even more.So it's good to hear that a bill that would make it easier… Colorado Newsline article followsCOLORADO NEWSLINE:BY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 20, 2023 2:54 PM…  for schools to provide mental health assessments, and connect students to therapy, passed the Colorado House of Representatives on Monday.House Bill 23-1003 would allow public schools to participate in a voluntary mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth graders and refer them to treatment if needed, primarily through the state's existing free youth therapy program, called I Matter.Bill sponsor Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Commerce City Democrat, said she was motivated to run the legislation after alarming statistics from the Colorado Healthy Kids Survey that showed nearly 40% of Colorado youth reported feeling depressed for at least two straight weeks.“That's a pretty significant indicator for severe depression,” she said. “I wanted to come up with a way for kids to learn about therapy and access to therapy through screenings in school. We have the I Matter program, so we have somewhere kids can go for help.”In a post-pandemic environment in which Children's Hospital Colorado declared a state of emergency for youth mental health, Michaelson Jenet said screening can be a powerful preventative tool for students under profound pressures.Parents could opt their child out of the assessment, but students 12 years and older would be able to participate even if their parents don't want them to.Under the program, if the provider finds that a student could benefit from treatment, their parents will be notified and given information about the I Matter program, which has provided free therapy services to over 5,500 Colorado youth since it launched in October 2021.If the assessment provider finds that a student is in crisis — at-risk for attempting suicide, physical self-harm or harming others, for example — the school would follow its crisis response protocol.The Colorado Health Institute endorsed the concept of universal mental health screenings in schools in a report published earlier this month.The report authors wrote “Schools are uniquely positioned to help address this (mental health) crisis by meeting youth where they already spend most of their day. Screening all students for social and emotional needs strengthens prevention, detection, and early intervention.”Organizations including the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Research Council, the Institute of Medicine, the Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America also recommend screening all students.Republicans in the House opposed the bill on the grounds that a program where students could participate even if parents opt out violates parental rights. Most of the floor debate centered on whether 12 years old is too young for students to decide whether to undergo a mental health assessment. Existing Colorado law allows minors 12 years and older to seek therapy without their parent or guardian's consent.Democrats hold healthy majorities in both the House and Senate this session.The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it is sponsored by Democratic Sen. Lisa Cutter of Littleton.COLORADO SUN: and on the other side of the aisle: The new chair of Colorado's GOP says people concerned he will end all hope of Republicans winning here, should “relax”.Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish3:20 AM MDT on Mar 16, 2023Dave Williams' election as Colorado GOP chair has prompted prominent Republicans to announce they are leaving the party and heightened the possibility that unaffiliated Coloradans, who make up nearly half of the state's electorate, could be shut out of the GOP's future primaries.Mandy Connell, a conservative talk radio host, tweeted her exit from the GOP on Saturday just after the election denier and former state representative was chosen to lead Republicans for the next two years.Connell told The Colorado Sun, “I hoped the Republican Party could move beyond Donald Trump and looking backwards at the 2020 election. With the election of Dave Williams for the Colorado chairmanship, it is apparent that they are not ready to do that. And I am.”The GOP has steadily lost registered voters in Colorado over the past two decades, a slide that accelerated after Trump took office. The share of registered Republicans declined to 24.2% in January from 31.1% in January 2016. There are no statewide elected Republicans, and the party is in a big minority in the legislature and in the congressional delegation following a disappointing 2022 election cycle that only saw the GOP lose more political power.Some in the party fear Williams, who beat six other chair candidates, may lead to further decline. Dick Wadhams, who was Colorado GOP chair from 2007 to 2011 and now works as a Republican political consultant, worries the “party will have no credibility” if Williams pursues the agenda he campaigned for chair on.Williams says his detractors should “relax.”“I can understand why some people are concerned, especially because of the fearmongering of Dick Wadhams,” Williams said. “But the truth is I'm only here to go attack Democrats, and if they can't get behind that then I'm not sure what else is going to unite us.”Williams, who vowed to be a “wartime” leader of the Colorado GOP, was a divisive figure during his time in the state legislature - and last year he lost a primary challenge to Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn by just shy of 20 points.Williams was elected chair by the Colorado GOP's state central committee, which is made up of about 400 people. During the event Saturday in Loveland, Williams focused his message on defending Donald Trump and preventing unaffiliated voters from participating in GOP primary elections, something Colorado voters approved in 2016. Ari Armstrong, a columnist for Complete Colorado, tweeted that he is leaving the party. “Colorado GOP leaders have made abundantly clear that theirs is the party of conspiracy mongering and petty bigotry,” he said. “The state party is not serious about winning elections or helping to guide policy. Enough.”Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer also hinted on Twitter at a switch: “I think I'll be doing the same (as) Mandy Connell. When I rejoined the party I had hoped it was changing. It is in other states but not here. The lunatic fringe is ascendant.” and speaking of the lunatic fringeCOLORADO NEWSLINE:Feds to send nearly $200 million to help communities prepare for wildfiresBY: JACOB FISCHLER - MARCH 21, 2023 4:30 AM     Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials said Monday that the Biden administration will send $197 million from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law to help communities prepare for wildfires this summer.The funding represents the first round of a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program authorized under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that President Joe Biden signed in 2021. Grants in the first year of the program would be available for more than 100 projects in 22 states, according to a White House fact sheet.The funding is meant to help communities prepare for wildfires, which Harris said was preferable to responding to fires already wreaking havoc.“The best time to fight a fire is before it starts,” she said on a Monday call with reporters.The funding announced Monday can be used to write or update wildfire preparedness plans or on other mitigation efforts, such as clearing highly flammable brush.Among the largest grants was a $9.9 million disbursement to the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District in eastern Oregon to clear hazardous fuels from evacuation routes on county roads.The New Mexico nonprofit Cimarron Watershed Alliance also received $8 million to create defensible space around homes and fuel breaks designed to stop a fire's spread.Archuleta County, Colorado, will receive $1.1 million to remove hazardous fuels over 600 wooded acres.Gila County AZ will receive $341,000 for evacuation planning and clearing flammable brush around buildings Communities in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Wiscons, North Carolina and Georgia will also receive grants.A full list of grants announced Monday is available here.The Vice President said the remaining roughly $800 million will be released over the next four years.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said “This is an initial round of funding - a critical down payment.”The Forest Service, which is part of the Agriculture Department, judged grant applications on three criteria: communities that have experienced a severe disaster, are at high risk of a wildfire and are low income. All grants announced Monday met at least two of the three criteria and most met all three, he said.Wildfires have become more destructive in recent decades for a variety of reasons, including hotter and drier weather because of climate change, as well as increased development in areas at high risk of fire.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: You might know him from the movie “Big” - it's Billy Idol! Mission Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday April 4th at 8pm - that's election night and that's also a kickass venue to see rock and roll giant like Billy. Information at billyidol.net - and don't use .com because there is no redirect.Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Arizona Mirror, Colorado Newsline, Courthouse News Service, UCLA Health, Colorado Sun, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Episode: 00151 Released on March 20, 2023 Description: Right place, right time, and right computer skills. In this episode, Jennifer Hill shares how she got her first analyst role by volunteering with a local police department that happened to have a position opened while she was there. Jennifer explains how a partnership between the police department and fire department works, leading into her badge story about arson and false reporting. Her work on this case won an award for best product with the Arizona Association of Crime Analysts (AACA). Her jurisdiction also recently hosted the Super Bowl, and Jennifer outlines her role as an analyst for special events. Jennifer is currently a Management Assignment II / Criminal Intelligence Analyst for the City of Phoenix.  This episode also features the call-in segment, Favorite First Jobs. Got one to share? Contact us at leapodcasts@gmail.com. Bevery Lewis (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-beverly-lewis-the-cost-effective-analyst/)  Shawna Gibson (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-shawna-gibson-the-what-now-analyst/) Barry Fosberg (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-barry-fosberg-the-data-czar/)  Dawn Reeby (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dawn-reeby-the-ceo-analyst/)  Jessica Elsmore (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jessica-elsmore-the-hustler/)  CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting! Name Drops: Jessie Phillips (00:02:29), Jessica LeBlanc (00:24:03), Vanessa Brewer (00:38:40), Steve Gottlieb (00:51:04) Public Service Announcements: Josie McNeely (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-josie-mcneely-the-analyst-you-know/)  Rachael Songalewski (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-rachael-songalewski-leading-with-intention/) Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/) Related Links: https://www.aacaonline.org/ https://www.azhidta.org/ https://www.phoenix.gov/fire https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/02/07/dhs-teams-state-and-local-officials-secure-super-bowl-lvii Association(s) Mentioned: AACA Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hill-5889b112/  Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qb8y4p/JenniferHill_transcript.pdf  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/g-rc4XtoC-E  00:00:17 – Introducing Jennifer 00:11:27 – Criminal Intelligence Analyst 00:21:59 – Fire Department Analyst 00:29:22 – Arson Task Force   00:33:38 – Break:  Josie McNeely, Rachael Songalewski, & Jennifer Loper 00:35:41 – ABS:  False Alarms 00:45:28 – Super Bowl 00:50:55 – Favorite First Jobs 01:00:05 – Personal Interest: Mini Donkeys 01:02:53 – Words to the World 

Mr. Tilque is currently semi-retired and the President of GK Tilque Enterprises, a consulting firm specializing in the fields of economic development (domestic & international), project management, and business development. He most recently served as Senior Economic Development Manager for the Greater Phoenix Chamber where he was responsible for the business retention and expansion program. Prior to the Phoenix Chamber, Mr. Tilque spent two years with a start-up management-consulting firm, Execute to Win (ETW). The majority of his career (25 years) was spent with the Town of Gilbert, most recently as the Development Services Director, where he was responsible for the Planning Services, Engineering Services, Permits & Licensing, Inspection & Compliance, and Economic Development divisions. Before serving in the Development Services Director role, Mr. Tilque was Gilbert's Director of Economic Development for 19 years, where he was responsible for the attraction of new business and industry to the community, strategic planning, downtown redevelopment, and the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Prior to his employment with the Town of Gilbert he was the Executive Director of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Greg is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a past recipient of the “Economic Developer of the Year” award and the William Lampkin Award for Long Term Excellence in Economic Development from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) for his contributions to the economic development profession. He received both his Bachelor's Degree and MBA from Ottawa University and, in 1995 founded Gilbert Sister Cities, where he currently serves as President. In October 2017 Greg was bestowed the honor of being the first Honorary Citizen of the Borough of Antrim & Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland for “serving with distinction” for his involvement with Antrim & Newtownabbey through his work with the Gilbert Sister Cities program. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy

Executive Director, Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED).  Carrie Kelly joined the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) in April of 2020, after more than 15 years of working with nonprofits and governmental entities on economic development issues, government relations and advocacy, and strategic support.  With the direction and support of AAED's members, Kelly completed the organization's first long-range strategic plan, revamped the organization's certification for economic developers, debuted new programs including Economic Development for Elected Officials, and won the highest honors from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their Economic Development Week campaign in 2020 and 2021. In addition, she was named a 2021 Public Policy Leader of the Year from the Arizona Capitol Times, a 2022 AZ Business Leader in Economic Development,  and 2022 Most Influential Women in Arizona by AZBigMedia. Kelly came to the Arizona Association for Economic Development from Downtown Santa Barbara (DSB), where she served as Executive Director.  During her time at DSB, she spearheaded a public-private partnership to conduct an economic development asset mapping of Santa Barbara.  This study led to a transfer of “clean of safe” activities from DSB to the City of Santa Barbara and increased funding from the City to DSB for marketing and special events.  She was also named a 40 Under 40 by the Pacific Coast Business Times.  Before Downtown Santa Barbara, she was the Executive Director of the Mohave Community College Foundation, where she secured the largest donation in the college's history and established the Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student Award - a first-of-its-kind award, gifting $10,000 annually to a Mohave Community College graduate.    Originally from Indiana, Carrie worked as Local Government Services Director at McGaughey & Sosbe Law Offices for 11 years, leading economic development efforts and advising local governments on ordinances and policies.  She also worked as a nonprofit consultant in Indiana, assisting with fundraising, strategic planning, and rural community development. She holds a B.A. in Art History and Master of Public Administration from Indiana University.https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-kelly-mpahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/arizona-association-for-economic-developmenthttps://www.instagram.com/aaed_azhttps://www.facebook.com/ArizonaAssociationforEconomicDevelopmentMac and Bleu is the hot new podcast dedicated to all things related to building Arizona. Topics discussed range from construction, economic development, supply chain, and market segments.Mac & Bleu also includes diversity in construction, local politics affecting construction, women in construction, construction technology, and more.The host JJ Levenske of Bleuwave have their finger on the pulse of the people building Arizona.The show brings in the brightest minds in their perspective positions and industries and JJ has the unique ability to touch on the subject matter that you want to hear.If you want to know who's building Arizona, tune in and subscribe to Mac and Bleu today!___________________________________________________________________________________JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors.From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.

It's a new year, and with it comes new opportunities, new challenges and new state leadership.  The results of the 2022 Arizona general election propelled a new Governor and over 40 new legislators (which is nearly half of the entire legislature) into state office.  This political shakeup can also be felt on the policy front as new state agency directors and advisors are settling into their positions. Today, we welcome two outstanding individuals to give us perspective on these changes in state leadership; what it means for policymaking over the foreseeable future, and what stakeholders can do to harness these changes for a better Arizona. Here's our conversation with the former Chief Public Policy Officer of Valley of the Sun United Way, Penny Allee Taylor, and former State Representative and former Executive Director of the Arizona Association of Health Plans, Deb Gullett, discussing a new year and new state leadership.

Episode: 00134 Release Date: November 21, 2022 Description: Jennifer Loper, one of the driving forces that gave us two amazing websites: the Arizona Association of Crime Analysts (AACA) and IACA! In this episode, Jennifer gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how each of these websites were developed, how they're maintained, and their current functionalities for their members. Jennifer's badge story involves pattern identification, one of the most important skills for an analyst, and how it led to the apprehension of a male subject who was targeting older women's purses at grocery stores. Jennifer and Jason discuss the benefits of getting involved with professional associations, or at least being active, not just having that tick on your resume stating you're in an association. Jennifer is currently a crime analyst with the Peoria (AZ) Police Department.  CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting! Name Drops: Lawrence Cohen (00:01:30), Mike Self (00:13:22), Manny San Pedro (00:51:36) Public Service Announcements: Barry Fosberg (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-barry-fosberg-the-data-czar/) Jim Mallard (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jim-mallard-the-analyst-in-the-shadows/) Related Links:  www.iaca.net, https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/police Association(s) Mentioned: Arizona Association of Crime Analysts (AACA), IACA Vendor(s) Mentioned:   Contact: webmaster@iaca.net Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5mciez/JenniferLoper_transcript.pdf  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/An4nIRvDQ1Q  00:00:17 – Introducing Jennifer 00:07:29 – Budgets, Grants, and Asset Forfeiture 00:10:11 – First Time Walking in the Door 00:17:09 – ABS: Elderly Purse Theft 00:26:20 – Break: Barry Fosberg & Jim Mallard 00:27:11 – AACA  00:35:32 – IACA Website 00:58:04 – Personal Interests: Concertgoer & a Twin  01:07:13 – Words to the World

Ellen Bashor, 29, is the Education Director for an intergovernmental agreement between Prescott Unified School District and the City of Prescott's Community Nature Center, and has been an Environmental Education instructor at Prescott College for 5 years now. She holds both a Bachelors and Masters in Education, with emphases in Early Childhood Education and Environmental Education. In addition, Ellen serves as board president for the Arizona Association for Environmental Education, and as a board member for the Greater Prescott Outdoors Fund and the Prescott Audubon Society. In 2019 they were selected as an ee360 Fellow by the North American Association for Environmental Education, in 2020 they were awarded Arizona Environmental Educator of the Year, and in 2021 they were honored with the international Environmental Education 30 Under 30 award. Ellen's career and service work is deeply embedded in her commitment to equitable access to the outdoors, environmental learning, and opportunities that cultivate a more healthy, just, and sustainable world for all. @pinyonpineranger @communitynaturecenter @natureniñosprescott www.prescottcommunitynaturecenter.org www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/programs-special-events/programs/nature-ninos/ Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions DRW Guest: Ellen Bashor Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019 Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams Children's Book: Sweet Potato & Mud Pies https://a.co/d/hRu3fvP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

Please enjoy this pre-recorded session from our 2022 Student Conference. "Finding Your First Job" - Joseph Rodriguez DNAP, CRNAJoseph A. Rodriguez, DNAP, CRNA, is co-founder and managing partner at Arizona Anesthesia Solutions, a multi-state group over 100 CRNAs and MDs, based in Phoenix, AZ.  Dr. Rodriguez is the former president of the Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and currently on the board of directors for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.  Dr. Rodriguez has led policy reform at the state and federal level, and led significant reform within the association itself.  He currently lectures at National University, and has written for the The Washington Times, Anesthesiology News, The Arizona Capitol Times, and Outpatient Surgery.  He speaks nationally on business and leadership.  Support the show

The housing market is changing ever so slightly in terms of prices. But overall, it seems to be going back to normal. Sindy Ready is a board member for the Arizona Association of Realtors and breaks down where the market is heading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To connect with me, Heather McClaren, Realtor for more specific questions, click here To connect with our guest, Jeannie Davis, Senior Loan Officer click here Jeannie Davis Team NMLS #1106965 4280 N Campbell Avenue, Suite 107 Tucson, AZ 85718 jeannie.davis@myccmortgage.com Tel Phone(520) 282-4269 Cell phone(520) 991-9443 Fax520-282-4269 When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions about Xeriscape Landscaping in your area, click here. Denver Water: 7 Basic Xeriscape Principles Low Water Use Drought Tolerant Plant List for Arizona - from the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center AMWUA: One for Water - working with 50% of the state's population in the Phoenix area Coconino County: Xeriscaping Image Courtesy of Tucson Local Xeriscaping Landscapers: Sonoran Gardens Landscape & Design Construction When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions about iBuyer Fast Cash for you Home vs. Traditional Sales click here. For more on the iBuyer Program I work with and can guide you through click here. When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) #iBuyer #iBuyerprograms #fastcashforyourhome #quickbuyoffers #conveniencefactor #azhomes #azrealestate #azrealtor Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

On this week's episode, we're going to speak with Carrie Kelly. She's the Executive Director for the Arizona Association of Economic Development, it's a statewide organization advocating for responsible economic development since 1974. They were recently in Tucson at a convention and took a tour of downtown. We're going to get all of the details here in just a few minutes. Today is June 5th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A Mountain to UArizona and all stops in between. You get the inside track- right here on 99.1 FM, streaming on DowntownRadio.org- we're also available on your iPhone or Android using our very own Downtown Radio app. Reach us by email contact@lifealongthestreetcar.org -- interact with us on Facebook @Life Along the Streetcar and follow us on Twitter @StreetcarLife--- And check out our past episodes on www.lifeAlongTheStreetcar.org, Spotify, iTunes or asking your smart speaker to "Play Life Along The Streetcar Podcast." Our intro music is by Ryanhood and we exit with music from The Stripe, "Economics."

To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions about Caliche & homeownership click here. More on Caliche, here Photo by, these folks Managing Caliche in the Home Yard, here When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) #ArizonaSoil #Caliche #ArizonaWater #Poolconstruction #Rainwaterharvesting #AZliving Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions about Arizona Water click here. Arizona Dept. of Water Resources here CAGRD here CAP here University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center here When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) #ArizonaWaterSupply Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions click here. When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

For more information on Tucson City Rebates and Incentives to utilize Rainwater & Gray water systems, look here For more information on Rainwater Harvesting please contact me here When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions click here. Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

Dane Carlson talks to Carrie Kelly, the Executive Director of the Arizona Association for Economic Development. They discuss: The economic development landscape in Arizona Is Carrie an economic developer or an executive of a membership organization The economic development stars in Arizona Mentors and mentorships How Carrie wants to make BR&E sexy Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://ratethispodcast.com/econdevshow/) — even one sentence helps! Consider including your name or Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! Special Guest: Carrie Kelly.

Will home prices in the Valley ever come down? Sindy Ready from the Arizona Association of Realtors joined us to talk about Arizona's market and our problem with having more buyers than homes available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach talks economic development and checks in with the Arizona Association for Economic Development Conference to talk with Tucson Dept of Economic Development Initiatives Director Amanda Bruno. In the fourth segment Zach talks economic development with Greater Tucson Leadership CEO Justin Lukasewicz.

To read the NAR 2021 Home Buyers and Sellers Whose Buying Guide, click here. When you listen to me you are listening to a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions in Arizona or around the globe, click here. Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

For more on Capital Gains exclusions on home sales I refer you to the IRS: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p523 When you listen to me you are listening to a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for a 1031 exchange expert to meet your needs or just more on investing in AZ or for more specific questions in Arizona or around the globe, click here. Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

To read the NAR 2021 Home Buyers and Sellers Whose Buying Guide for data I referenced in this Podcast, click here. When you work with me you are working with a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions click here. Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

Sindy Ready from the Arizona Association of Realtors joined us to talk about Mesa being the number one city in the country for a percentage of homes listed at $150,000 or less.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Association/Coaching QualificationsClinician for members of the association at various meetsLead instructor and organizer for Coaches Education Level I schools in Texas Member of the original Coaches Ed curriculum program in 1980 in Long Beach, CABegan the women's track & field program at Arizona State University, 1975Have coached over 200 AIAW/NCAA Division I All-American athletesMember of The University of Texas staff whose teams won 4 NCAA National Team Championships in five yearsMember of The University of Texas staff whose 1986 Women's TF Team won the First NCAA Women's Triple crown (Indoor, Outdoor, Cross Country)South Texas Association President, 2010-2014, 2016-2018South Texas Association Secretary, 2014-2016South Texas Association Vice-President, 2006-2010Co-chair of organizing committee for USATF 2013 Youth National Cross Country Championships hosted in San AntonioRepresentative of South Texas at USATF National Association Workshops, 2009-2018Master Official registered in South Texas, Southern California, & ArizonaCommittee to update Association Bylaws and GovernanceMember of South Texas Association since 1984Member of Southern California Association, 1981-1984Member of Arizona Association, 1973-1981President of Arizona USATF Association, 1978-1980President of Arizona Women's Track Coaches Association, 1975-1980National QualificationsChairman of Women's Track & Field National Committee, 2008-2016Co-meet director of the 2012 & 2016 USA Olympic Trials in Eugene, ORCo-meet director of the USA National Championships, 2009-2015Member of USATF's Women's Meet Management 1990-2019Member of USATF's Law & Legislation Committee since 2018Member of USATF's Coaching Education Committee since 2018Member of International Competition Committee for USATF,  1980-2000USATF/TAC/AAU National Convention attendance, 1973-currentHead Women's USA Olympic Coach, 2004Assistant Coach for Women's USA Olympic Team, 1996Coach of Olympic Gold Medalist, Charles Austin, in the 1996 High JumpHead Manager for the USA Women's Olympic Team, 1992Field Event Referee at USATF National Championships/Olympic Trials, 1996-2003Texas Track and Field Association Informative website for all things Texas Track and Field4Throws.com Family owned business offering all quality implements at reasonable prices. Code Talkinthrows10ReadyUp Athletic Development ReadyUP offers team consulting, semi-private & private strength and conditioning in the Austin area.Porta-Circle Making Throwing more accessible. Use the code“TEXAS4EVER” for 10% off.Big Frog of Colleyville Handles all printing and embroidery. FiberSport Discus We are taking the guess work out of discus selection. It is not just about rim weight.

Today we are talking a bit about Family. For some, it may be the lack of family. Many of us take family for granted. Others wish they had family to be around. Here to talk more about family is Nancy Williams. She is the Executive Director of the Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Seven: Nick and Stephanie speak with the one and only Chris Camacho, President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) one of the longest-standing public-private partnerships for economic development across the country. A proven leader with more than 15 years in executive management roles, Chris Chris served as the organization's executive vice president from 2008-2014 before being named president & CEO in 2015. As chief executive, he has been instrumental in the region's technology and advanced manufacturing sector growth and led the attraction of more than 460 companies during his tenure, creating nearly 85,000 jobs and $24 billion in capital investment. Some notable projects include TSMC, Apple, Silicon Valley Bank, Microsoft, GoDaddy, Yelp, Amazon, Garmin, General Motors, ElectraMeccanica, Zoom, HelloFresh, and headquarters including Benchmark Electronics, Carlisle Companies and Rogers Corporation. Chris leads the development and execution of the region's strategic economic strategy, oversees domestic and international business development, and ensures the market position remains competitive through coordination with partner organizations, private sector leaders, and municipal and state leadership. He has particular expertise in emerging technology, tax policy, and international economic development.In October 2021, Chris led GPEC to be recognized as the top economic development organization globally by the International Economic Development Council a year after being named the top EDO in the U.S. in 2020. Chris was recognized as one of ‘North America's Top 50 Economic Developers' by Consultant Connect in 2015, 2016, and 2021. In 2018, he was honored as ‘Man of the Year' by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and named ‘Most Admired Leader' by the Phoenix Business Journal. In 2013, he was named among an international group of ‘40 Under 40' by Development Counsellors International, a New York-based firm recognizing rising talent in economic development. And in 2012, he received a ‘40 Under 40' award from the Phoenix Business Journal, which identifies talent throughout Arizona each year. Chris is the past president of the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), and in 2011, AAED named him ‘Economic Developer of the Year.'His professional affiliations include serving on the boards of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the International Economic Development Council, Partnership for Economic Innovation, and Valley of the Sun United Way. Since 2016, he has served on the U.S. Investment Advisory Council to advise the Secretary of State on foreign direct investment policies and strategies. Chris is also an Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base and a member of The Thunderbirds.About The Honest Truth Podcast:Hosted by brilliant minds behind Venn Construction, The Honest Truth About Commercial Construction and Real Estate aims to bring a new insider's perspective of the commercial construction and real estate industry. Regardless if you are a fresh construction project manager or tenured real estate broker, this podcast will crack into up-and-coming industry trends, tried and true formulas, and success stories. . . Visit us online at: https://www.Venncomapnies.com  Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Venn_construction Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/VennCompanies Linkedin: https://www.Linkedin.com/company/Venn-construction

Parenting Mindset with Cindy Brown It's utterly crushing when we hear our children speak negatively of themselves or fixate on something that they think they didn't do well enough.  We swoop in as their biggest cheerleaders with loads of positivity and evidence that they are worthy and amazing.  We react to these moments whenever they pop up and put the sunniest bandaid on that moment hoping it's enough.  As a veteran educator and family mindset coach, Cindy Brown shares that these moments stem from the child's internal thoughts and beliefs that come from their experiences and the messaging they receive.  Even if they are surrounded by cheerleaders and loving adults, their internal thoughts can often be fixed and negative. Cindy explains that unless we work on developing a mindset as a family, the supportive parenting strategies may not be as effective. Family mindset is a common language, shared values, and a practice that is a foundation for encouraging our children's confidence and grit.  From the adults all the way to the littlest of children, everyone has the tools, understanding, and safe space to practice exploring, experimenting, and sharing experiences and emotions rather than expectations.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Hear how Cindy pivoted from being in education for 30 years to creating her business at the beginning of the pandemic. As a result of everything going online, she was able to extend her reach well beyond her network and community.   Discover strategies to relieve the stressful tension around expectations and assumptions in us and our children as we move back into the classrooms. Be inspired by Cindy's mindset and practices around being in the early stages of development as an entrepreneur. Resources: My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible. Grab your copy now! Subscribe to my mailing list on my website Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Connect with Cindy on Instagram Check out Cindy's Right Now is Your Tomorrow  website  Check out Cindy's private Facebook group The Parent's G.A.M.E. of Life (Grit, Attitude, Mindset, Emotions) Episode Highlights: E is for Entrepreneur After 30 years in education as a classroom teacher, teachers' coach, and speaker for PTOs and school districts, Cindy retired in the first spring of the pandemic. In the last seven years as an educator, Cindy's observations of how children's environment and experience deeply affected their internal thoughts led her to mindset development work.   Cindy began planning her move into entrepreneurship two years before her planned retirement.  She had little to no experience in business so she focussed on finding women who had success in this area.  She joined The Junior League of Phoenix and the Powerhouse Women Community.  These spaces gave her opportunities to grow in diff areas--committee work, social media, fundraising, promotion, marketing, networking, etc Pivoting at the Beginning of a Pandemic As Cindy's pivot coincided with the pandemic and everything going virtual, she began to build her cache of video content. As a result, she was able to share her message and program well beyond her built-in community in education in her local area.   She spoke at conferences with participants from all around the world.  Her videos are also viewed around the world.  Common Block for Parents with Tweens and Teens Awareness--Internal thoughts start at a very early age and mindset development needs support much sooner than we notice. Convenience--It seems easier to make choices for our children regarding schedules, activities, and their path.  But this doesn't create space for a child to develop a sense of responsibility, agency, or worth.    Communication--Parents often make statements instead of asking supportive and open questions.  Statements and expectations mold the internal thoughts and messages while open questions allow for exploration, curiosity, and connection.    Tips for Parenting that Empowers Know your internal messaging and history of messaging as a child.   Become an emotional scientist by asking questions that inspire curiosity around an upcoming experience (new experiences in school as we transition to in-person this fall).  “I wonder who you'll get for math?”,  “I wonder if there will be new clubs to join?”, “I wonder what xyz will be like?”, rather than “The first day will be so great!”, “You're going to do so great!”   Talk in terms of goals we have as a family for school, friendship, community, etc.   Have a family charter of three main values and talk about what this looks like and means for each member.  It becomes a reference point or guidepost to support conversations and experiences we have.   Cindy's Entrepreneurial Mindset When entrepreneurship is a roller coaster, Cindy remembers “Even though I'm ready I have to wait until they're ready.” “What I'm doing is going to make a difference.  I know this because I did the work and I live it now. I felt the change and more balanced and less stressed--I taught it for years but it wasn't until I walked through it and lived it...when it became more than words”   “They might be small steps in the big picture but I am going forward because I keep showing up”   Cindy's Non Negotiables A firm but flexible routine and schedule.  There are things I want to get done and I make time for movement, quiet time like guided meditation, or watching the dog explore, and journaling. Recording everything on all the calendars and keeping all engagements on Calendly.   Cooking and eating well and not on the run. For the Parent that is Struggling with Their Child(ren) Start with self by observing and remembering your own internal messaging.   Reflect on how you communicate.  Are you trying to be a cheerleader while coming off as a judge? Reflect on whether you are making more statements or asking more questions?   About Cindy Cindy Brown is a Family Mindset Strategist who works with parents to identify their unique vision and goals for their family.  She is an award-winning veteran educator with 30 years of experience and 24 years of experience raising her own children.  Her experience and coaching expertise guide parents, school districts, and other educators in creating empowerment and fulfillment in children's lives.   Cindy is actively involved in serving her community, supporting many organizations  that support women, as well as, disadvantaged children.  She is an active member of Junior League of Phoenix in a leadership role, serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented, and Chairs the statewide Parent's Institute Conference.   Cindy Brown offers a highly personalized 10 week one-on-one coaching package for families that can include co parents, grandparents, etc.  She also does group sessions and public speaking for parent groups, school districts, PTOs, and nonprofits.   Enjoy the Podcast? If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their life. Have any questions? You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit my website. You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To pursuing our passions and building our business, Heidi B

Join us for a great interview with Rayetta Sanchez, the Department of Child Safety's Community Liaison. She shares all the ways that we can all be involved in helping kids in foster care here in Arizona. We also discuss the big initiative they are working on right now called The Giving Tree. If you are a business, church, organization, or even a very generous person, you can get involved to make a big impact on many of Arizona's kids. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro  9:00 - Welcome Rayetta Sanchez!! 12:16 - What Are Some Ways We Can Help Kids? 16:36 - Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents 18:07 DCS's Giving Tree Program 21:20 - Get In Touch With Rayetta and DCS 22:07 - Supporting DCS 28:32 - Good Word Of The Day!! 34:00 - Thank Yous and Skinny Vanilla Lattes! Links Feeding The Mouth That Bites You: A Complete Guide to Parenting Adolescents and Launching Them Into the World by Kenneth Wilgus Get in touch with Rayetta Sanchez - engage@azdcs.gov You can email her to get more info, to help out, or to get your FREE Arizona State Parks pass (if you are a current foster family!) To find a DCS office near you, go here! Visit Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents to join, connect with other families, and receive free bikes and shoes as a foster and adoptive family, and so much more!  Good Word Of The Day So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 Thanks to our Sponsors Showit Bek and Kev Let's Connect! Fostering Voices on Instagram You can also email us! AND we would LOVE it if you would SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review on iTunes! This helps others to find our podcast so we can share these voices from the foster care and adoption community with more people! If you want to see how to leave a review, check out this handy little video!

October 22, 2021. Not available for COJET. Keith E. Russell took the oath of office as the East Mesa Justice of the Peace in June 2013. He has announced his retirement effective at the end of the year. He served as the Presiding Judge for the 26 Maricopa County Justice Courts from 2017-2021. He sat on the Arizona Judicial Council (AJC) and the Committee on Limited Jurisdiction Courts (LJC). Judge Russell and his wife Becky are both third generation natives of Mesa. Both Judge Russell and his wife graduated from Arizona State University (ASU). The Russells have three children and four grandchildren. Judge Russell has been involved with real estate since the mid 70's. He moved from real estate sales into real estate appraising in the mid 80's. In the 90's he opened his own real estate appraising business that did appraisals throughout Arizona. His practice included litigation services. Judge Russell has been very active in the valuation/assessing communities for several decades. He was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Board of Appraisal, which licenses and certifies all real estate appraisers in Arizona. He has been involved with the Appraisal Institute and earned their MAI designation. He has also been active with the International Association of Assessing Officers. Judge Russell has been approved or certified to teach a number of appraisal/assessing courses. Judge Russell was elected in 2004 to serve as Maricopa County Assessor and was reelected twice. During this time he raised the level of professionalism and accountability in the Assessor's Office. He improved public outreach, increased consistency, and automated a number of operations while never exceeding his budget. As Assessor he worked with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office on property tax litigation issues. He also worked closely with the legislature on a number of legislative issues. Judge Russell has had the opportunity to serve on the Arizona Association of Counties (AACo) Board of Directors and as President of AACo in 2013. Judge Russell serves on the AACo Foundation Board of Directors. He was also appointed twice by the Governor to serve on the Arizona Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC). This Council is the final step in the rulemaking process for most state agencies.

In Episode 64 of The MINDset Game® Podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Jill Kessler, educational consultant and former head of school at various academic institutions. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or school administrator, you will learn how to foster an empowered mindset and greater emotional intelligence to help children cope better with transitions, experience more self-esteem, and get even better results in school, sports, and other activities. Jill Kessler was the Head of School at academic institutions such as including Tesseract private schools, the Ramaz School in Manhattan, and Pardes Jewish Day School in Scottsdale. She also served in other related roles, such as the Dean of External Affairs at All Saints' Episcopal Day School and has taught at The Early Childhood Center at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. She holds a master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College in child development, a master's degree in elementary education, with a concentration on the diverse learner from The University of Phoenix, and an undergraduate degree from New York University. Jill has presented at both local and national conferences on a variety of educational topics and has served as the President of Arizona Association of Independent Schools prior to her retirement. In addition, she served as a mentor for Leadership an Evolving Vision at the Principal's Center at Harvard University.  You may connect with Jill Kessler on LinkedIn or via email at jillkessler@aol.com To SUBSCRIBE to The MINDset Game® podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com You are also welcome to join our private Facebook group to learn even more evidence-based tools to transform your life by visiting www.TheMINDsetGameGroup.com

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, three+one® Senior Vice President Garrett Macdonald joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss a data-driven approach to help counties maximize the value of every single dollar through the power of liquidity analysis.cashvest by three+one® uses proprietary algorithms to produce data-driven analysis and time-horizon evaluations to empower counties to realize new revenue that will increase stability and maximize liquidity – all while increasing deposit yields. With cashvest by three+one®, local governments, higher Ed institutions, and hospitals can execute cash, operating, and investment management decisions with more confidence and ease.The leadership of three+one® has public, private, higher Ed, and banking experience, which provides a comprehensive perspective on liquidity management. three+one has served entities nationally since 2012, bringing over $300 million in new revenue to the communities it serves.three+one® is endorsed by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and has formal partnerships with the New York State Association of Counties, the Florida Association of Counties, the Virginia Association of Counties, the California State Association of Counties, the Nebraska Association of Counties, the Arizona Association of Counties, and the Washington State Association of Counties.The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more. Episodes are also available on MACo's Conduit Street blog.Listen to previous episodes of the Conduit Street Podcast on our website.Useful Linksthree+one® Overviewthree+one® Case Studycashvest® FAQsARPA FAQsVideos and Testimonials from State AssociationscashVest by three+one® Blog

In this episode, Cindy and I discuss how she is building her business as she prepared for retirement and important topics around serving parents to help with the vision and goals for their family. Cindy Brown is an award-winning educator and Family Mindset Strategist with more than 30 years of experience, and 24 years raising her own children. Cindy combines her years of experience with her coaching expertise to serve as the secret weapon for parents who are ready to create empowerment and fulfillment in their children's lives. Cindy is actively involved in serving her community, supporting numerous organizations that support women, as well as disadvantaged children. She is an active member of the Junior League of Phoenix in a leadership role, serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented, and Chairs the statewide Parent's Institute Conference. As a Family Mindset Strategist, Cindy works with parents to identify their unique vision and goals for their family. Through personalized programs, Cindy provides parents with all the knowledge and techniques they need to be the hero of their household and strengthen the bond they share with their child. Connect with Cindy! https://cindybrown.shinepages.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/596033097719603/ Cindy Brown (@rightnow_coach) • Instagram photos and videos Thanks for listening and supporting entrepreneurs and the small business community! I would love to connect with you at https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush, in our private Facebook group where we continue the conversation! What to find out your entrepreneurial archetype? Take the quiz! Sarah Brush EVENTive Brush https://www.instagram.com/eventivebrush www.eventivebrush.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbrush/ https://twitter.com/Sbrush22

This episode covers workforce development in one of the nation's fastest growing cities and building permanent infrastructure solutions to solve the digital divide.About Christine MackayPhoenix Community and Economic Development director, Christine Mackay, has served the people of Phoenix since August 2014. She is responsible for leading and fostering an environment where businesses can create and retain jobs, make capital investment and reinvestment in the community, and connect our workforce to employers and training opportunities. During Mackay's tenure with the City of Phoenix, the department has facilitated the creation of over 75,000 high-value jobs, seen the average wage of those jobs increase from over $30,000 in 2014 to more than $70,000 in 2019, and closed deals with more than $20 billion in capital investment.Christine leads a department of over 55 full time staff that encompasses the full spectrum of economic development areas including: business attraction, business retention and expansion, community development, international relations, Sister Cities, the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board, administration, research, marketing and the City-owned Phoenix Arena and the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.In 2021, Christine was named as one of the Top 50 Economic Developers in the Country by Consultant Connect. She is a two-time honoree as "Economic Developer of the Year, Large Community" by the Arizona Association for Economic Development. Mackay was recognized as "Leader of the Year in Economic Development–Public Policy" by the Arizona Capitol Times, and "Industry Leader of the Year – Economic Development" by Arizona Commercial Real Estate Magazine. She has also been on the list of the Phoenix Business Journal's "50 Most Influential Women in Arizona."She is a member of the Economic Development Director's Team for Greater Phoenix, Maricopa Association of Government's Building a Quality Regional Community committee, Flinn Foundation Biosciences Roadmap committee, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Commercial Office Real Estate Executives (CoreNet), the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), and the Arizona Business Incubator Association.Christine has nearly 25 years' experience in economic development overlapping 30 years of commercial real estate experience. Mackay has spent both her personal and professional life here in the Valley.

Karen Aurit, LAMFT, is Co-Founder and Director of The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation in Scottsdale, Arizona. Karen is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in mindfulness theory and stress reduction techniques. Karen is an Adjunct Professor at The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. She is a member of The Academy of Professional Family Mediators and Conference Co-Chair for The Arizona Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and her Mediation Certification from The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. She holds her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

Sustainability is an evolving topic in our culture and in many industries, and real estate is no exception! In this episode, expert Melisa Camp joins Monica to discuss sustainability inside our homes, as well as in the construction of new homes. They talk about new ways to take care of the resources we have, the opportunities in the industry, and how to tend to our health and finances on this journey.   Sustainable products are much more accessible and affordable than they have been previously. As we've all spent so much time in our houses during this pandemic, Melisa and her family have looked into ways to make a healthier home. Air quality can be improved by natural ventilation, air filters (MERV 14 or higher or a HEPA filter), and air cleaning (usually a portable device). Many utility companies offer an energy audit, which is a great place to start. Some other easy fixes anyone can do are weather stripping, sealing your ductwork, and foam air sealing. A tankless water heater is another good option to conserve water and energy if that's something you're looking to replace. Plants are another great way to improve your air quality!   For listeners with families, there are several ways you can get your children and your family involved in making more sustainable choices. Melisa shares some things that she has done including different school initiatives, contests, and recycling crayons and sneakers. Finding ways to involve the children is a great way to make sustainability part of their lifestyle. Melisa talks about “upcycling” and some of the things she has done recently to minimize waste in her house. In addition to environmental waste, there is also digital waste! Our digital activities take energy and resources, and it's not something we tend to think about on a day-to-day basis.   There is a lot happening in the solar industry right now. Solar power is a renewable, clean source of energy. Melisa shares her experience with solar power on a house she built last year; because the tenant doesn't use that much energy, it's actually a net-positive home. If you use solar power that's connected to the grid, your community benefits from any energy you don't use. If you're off-grid, your extra energy goes into a battery to be used at a later time. If you have the capital, Melisa suggests purchasing or financing solar panels, rather than leasing them.   One thing to note as an agent when it comes time for the appraisal — make sure you use the green and energy-efficient addendum. The appraisal process is extremely important in getting a good value. As the REALTOR®, you need to be a good communicator, and that starts with contacting the lender so you can get a competent solar appraiser. Whether you're a listing agent or a buyer's agent, take the lockbox off the house so the appraiser has to call you before going out, and you can vet their experience. For listing agents, collect any information about modifications or efficiencies early and often so you can have a more successful transaction for your client.   Green housing differs from region to region. For agents in different areas, you should look into what incentives might be available in your market, as well as what energy options are most efficient in your area. Some places are better for solar power, and other places may be better for wind power.   The construction industry is helping to eliminate waste and inefficiency. They continue to get more efficient as they are learning, and building codes continue to raise the bar. Melisa talks about what some custom builders do with their waste by donating what they can from old properties, as well as including healthy features, like the sound in a space and natural lighting. It takes building to the next level with a focus on health.   Sustainability and climate restoration are what Melisa has devoted her life's work to. All REALTORS® should take NAR's GREEN Designation coursework — it will change the way you do business with your clients. Our future is up to us taking action today, and it starts with small changes and educating ourselves.   Tweetables:   “That's the biggest advice I would give to anybody, is just start. You don't have to do it all right now, just find some low-hanging fruit.” — Melisa Camp   “The kids are my why — why do I care about all of this? Because I care about leaving the place better than I found it for the future generations.” — Melisa Camp   “You have to balance what you need, what you can afford, what's available, and what's your lifestyle.” — Monica   Guest Links:   Thecrayoninitiative.org Gotsneakers.com Pvvalue.com WellCertified.com   Additional Links:   Crdpodcast.com   Onlinelearning.realtor for NAR Online Education Training4RE.com — List of Classroom Courses from NAR and its affiliates   crd@nar.realtor   Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com MonicaNeubauer.com FranklinTNBlog.com   Monica's Facebook Page Facebook.com/Monica.Neubauer Instagram Instagram.com/MonicaNeubauerSpeaks   Additional Bio:   Melisa Camp has been a REALTOR® for 13 years. Melisa lives in Arizona and has been teaching on green-related topics for 10 years in her company, Elite Education. She is the President of a non-profit she started in 2016, called Sustainable Real Estate Education.   Camp has served with NAR in many ways — on the NAR GREEN Resource Council she was awarded the EverGreen Award in 2011 on NAR's Sustainability Group Committee and she has presented at NAR Annual for six years.   The Center for REALTOR® Development has some new online education coming up soon that Melisa has been a part of — more to follow on that soon!   Melisa's other interests — motherhood, of course, and foremost — are working with the USGBC and helping with the Green Team at her children's school. Melisa has served on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association of Realtors®.   Greenhomesphoenix.com

Episode: 00060 Release Date: June 21, 2021 Description: Imagine entering the world of law enforcement before you can legally drink! In this week's episode, Kristen Lottman explained how she began her career in law enforcement with the Mesa (AZ) Police Department when she was 19 years old before she got her degree or even knew what crime analysis was. Kristen emphasizes the importance of networking and asking questions whenever needed -- you never know what doors you may be opening by just making a connection! One of those doors was an administrative analysis project that improved the police department's productivity process, saving the city over $100k in costs, and earning Kristen her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Kristen's badge story involves a domestic violence situation that led to a homicide and sentencing of multiple people to 20+ years; Kristen walked us through the investigative process, prosecution phase, and how the verdict was ultimately served. Kristen is currently a crime analyst with the Mesa Police Department and the IACA Secretary.    Name Drops: Pete Garza/Michelle Philips (00:15:03), Jason Paynich (00:48:27, 00:55:31)  Mary Bertuccelli/ Rachel Carson (00:53:18)  Public Service Announcements: Mary Bertuccelli (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/mary-bertuccelli-the-networker/) Friends of the Show Related Links: https://www.acjs.org/ , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Sigma, https://www.isixsigma.com/new-to-six-sigma/dmaic/what-dmaic/  Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, IALEIA, Arizona Association of Crime Analysts (AACA),  Arizona Homicide Investigators Association, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Vendor(s) Mentioned: CellHawk, GeoTime Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-l-05a0a3193/  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/af3Io7nYeww  00:00:31 - Introducing Kristen 00:14:41 - Starting as an Analyst  00:18:00 - Process Improvement 00:26:40 - DMAIC 00:21:55 - DDACTS 00:28:46 - Break - Mary Bertuccelli, Friends of the Show 00:29:57 - Homicide Analyst 00:34:11 - Analyst Badge Story - Homicide 00:45:25 - Associations 00:50:45 - IACA 01:01:19 - Personal Interest - Hockey 01:05:41 - Words to the World

The Prescott Police Department (PPD) is seeking accreditation through the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP). Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven method of assisting law enforcement agencies in measuring and improving their overall performance. ALEAP is intended to provide law enforcement agencies in the state with an avenue for demonstrating that they meet commonly accepted best practices and industry standards for efficient, effective, productive, and quality operations. A team of assessors from ALEAP will arrive on Tuesday, June 15th to examine all aspects of the Prescott Police Department policies and procedures, management,... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-police-department-undergoing-accreditation-assessment/

Criminal Behaviorology My Presentation to the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AZABA) Every now and then a little good fortune comes in the form of being asked to present on your favorite topic. I graciously accepted after an unexpected invitation to speak at the AZABA regarding the specialization of crime and behavior analysis. This was a popular event, with many relevant questions about the very subject matter this podcast was made for. Show Highlights: CDFBA Special Interest Group with the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Criminal Behaviorology – The Podcast and Field of Study Behavior Analysis Applied to the Criminal and Civil Justice Systems Domestic Violence and the Idea of Operant Conditioning as an Explanation Competency to Stand Trial Restoration - A Proposed Study What are some of the ethical considerations with behavior analysis becoming involved with competency to stand trial restoration The distinction between not guilty by reason of insanity and incompetency to stand trial The Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis: https://azaba.org Look up CrimBehav on Facebook: facebook.com/CrimBehav. Criminal Behaviorology on Blogger. CB Podcast Sites: https://criminalbehaviorology.podomatic.com https://anchor.fm/criminalbehaviorology https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal-behaviorology/id1441879795?mt=2&uo=4 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MzY4OWFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz https://open.spotify.com/show/5VM7Sjv762u7nb91YWGczZ https://www.breaker.audio/criminal-behaviorology https://overcast.fm/itunes1441879795/criminal-behaviorology https://pca.st/Q38w https://radiopublic.com/criminal-behaviorology-GEv2AZ https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/criminal-behaviorology https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSVoZOBwCG28xMnuPq_Gtw Please write a review on any of our podcast sites listed above. Questions, comments, and requests for transcripts to: criminalbehaviorology@gmail.com Thank you for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/criminalbehaviorology/support

For more information on how to win in a Seller's Market: https://heathermcclaren.longrealty.com/contact/heathermcclaren When you listen to me you are listening to a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more specific questions in Arizona or around the globe, click here. Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

Episode: 00053 Release Date: May 3, 2021 Description: You've heard of Intelligence-Led Policing, now get ready for Intelligence-Led Prosecution! According to this week's guest, Sean Rambaran, "we want to put away the crime drivers, the ones who are responsible to the majority of the crimes, the most serious offenses …" and in this episode, Sean gives us a little overview on a case he worked on where he is helping to do just that. Sean highlights how he help developed various databases to help with information sharing and emphasizes the necessity of sharing among law enforcement agencies. Sean is currently a criminal intelligence analyst with the Pima County Attorney's Office.  IACA Members: Our bylaws are the framework of our association, and there are going to be some changes. Sean is the current chair of the Bylaws Committee and is leading the campaign to ensure each member is aware of the current bylaws and potential changes. Effective bylaws need membership participation -- that means you! Go to the IACA forums to see posts from Sean about the changes and voice your thoughts.  Reminder that the Easter Egg event is still going on! First person to email us what the Easter Egg is in the IACA book gets a prize from us!  Name Drops: Ritchie Martinez/Elise Dekoschak (00:11:45), Julie Wartell (00:12:18, 00:21:31), Heather Louis (00:13:30), Barbara LaWall (00:14:10), Martin Piatek (00:19:06), Debbie MacKenzie/Erin Wickersham (00:47:45), Kristen Lottman (00:38:07), Mary Bertuccelli/Annie Mitchell/Rachel Carson/Rhonda Maher (00:38:15), Rhea Gerstenkorn (00:38:08), Manny San Pedro (00:45:09), Levi Giraud/Alexander Gulde (00:37:50), Joe Ryan (00:50:59) Public Service Announcements:  Brian Gray (https://aacaonline.org/ Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, AACA Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: bylaws@iaca.net, sean.rambaran@pcao.pima.gov  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/ETol5GiJJis 00:00:31 - Introducing Sean 00:12:50 - Analyst at Pimo County Attorney’s Office 00:15:47 - Intelligence Led Prosecution 00:24:35 - Analyst Badge Story - ATM Robberies 00:31:26 - Break - Brian Gray, Easter Egg Contest 00:32:27 - IACA Bylaws 00:46:45 - Arizona Association of Crime Analysts 00:50:26 - Personal Interest - Baseball 00:51:43 - Words to the World

Joseph A. Rodriguez, CRNA, is a managing partner for Arizona Anesthesia Solutions, a group of 150 CRNAs and MDs Based in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Rodriguez is the former president of the Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and has led numerous successful healthcare policy reforms. He's written for the Arizona Capitol Times, The Washington Times, and speaks nationally on corporate social responsibility, organizational leadership, and health policy. He maintains a clinical practice which includes dental anesthesiology in Prescott, Arizona. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

"I cannot sleep. It's like, I wake up at 1am and my mind's going crazy ... if you had someone come to you and say; 'I'm really struggling right now, I'm having a lot of anxiety, with work with family, with kids with whatever'; what are some of the top things that you want to share with them?" How can a regular yoga practice bring you into a deeper union with what you do and help improve your performance? Why is it that people in the caring profession sometimes leave self care at the bottom of their priority list? What resources can professional bodies offer you? With special thanks to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) for their help with this piece, their excellent website is here: www.aana.com/covidwellness The help number mentioned is: 1-800 654 5167 The Breathing App is here: https://eddiestern.com/the-breathing-app/ The book "Why we sleep" is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Sleep-Science-Dreams/dp/0141983760 "Insight Timer" is here: https://insighttimer.com/ Presented by Desiree Chappell with her guests Bridget Petrillo, CRNA at The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix Arizona, volunteer member for the AANA Peer Assistance Advisors Committee, State Peer Advisor for the Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AZANA), member of the Wellness Committee for AZANA and Jessica Switzman, CRNA, MSN, Johns Hopkins, also served on the AANA Wellness Committee and AANA Peer Advisors Committee, State Peer Advisor for MANA and has been teaching Yoga since 2007.

To contact the Tucson Area Housing Center - https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=18339 When you listen to me you are listening to a/an: Broker Associate at Long Realty Company At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) - Equal Housing Opportunity Specialist Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Senior Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS®) e-PRO® - Master of Advanced Digital Marketing - that get's your home sold for top dollar Member of National Association of Realtors® Member of Arizona Association of Realtors® Member of Tucson Association of Realtors® & the Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona (MLSSAZ) (Serving Southern Arizona & much of the state of Arizona) To connect with me, Heather McClaren, for more information on great lenders in your area of Arizona that work with down Payment Assistance Programs or for more specific questions in Arizona or around the globe, click here. Musical clips by: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-mcclaren/message

Today's show is a good one! We have our favorite Mortgage Broker Joe Smith with Epic Mortgage and the one and only Aaron Green Attorney at Law in studio. We will be talking about legal issues Aaron has seen in the current Real Estate Market. Covering questions like, "Is there a way to back out of a contract when your clients have Buyer's/Seller's remorse?" or "what happens when the title company can't decide who the Earnest Money belongs to?". Tune-in to find out the answers to those questions and so much MORE! Special Guests: Aaron Green - Law Office of Aaron Green Aaron graduated from ASU Law School in 1999 and since then has spent many years practicing in Real Estate law along with working as a Mortgage Broker. However, for the past several years, Aaron has concentrated on full time practice of law. During that time, Aaron was a senior “Hotline Attorney” for the Arizona Association of REALTORS providing legal advice and written legal opinions to real estate agents throughout the state. He served on numerous expert panels regarding real estate issues and taught continuing education classes to both attorneys and real estate agents. Phone: 602-525-4659 Email: ag@greenlawaz.com Website: www.greenlawaz.com Joe Smith - Owner/Broker of Epic Mortgage Joe Smith first started in the mortgage business in 2002 as a loan officer. He quickly established himself as a top producer, eventually managing the state of Arizona for a top 10 mortgage lender. After 17yrs in traditional retail banking, working for many top companies in the mortgage business he decided to make a jump to becoming a mortgage broker himself. Currently, Joe is the Broker and Owner at Epic Mortgage and is definitely someone you're gonna want to go to for advice on lending! Phone: 602-741-4121 Email: joe@myepicloan.com Website: www.myepicloan.com Follow us on Facebook @GratefulHeart.Tv

Hang & Focus Live, featuring Elizabeth Montgomery, Arts & Culture Reporter for @azcentral! Elizabeth was just elected as President of the Arizona Association of Black Journalists! #HangAndFocus #ATC #ArizonaTheatreCompany #Podcast

Episode Notes We are back for 2021 and to kick off the new year, the Arizona Association for Pupil Transportation (AAPT) stop by to talk about what's on the horizon for 2021, conference and Bus Rodeo! Support Hey, Bus Driver! by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver

The due diligence period is full of many things to consider and almost as many things to do. Many first time home buyers aren't sure what questions to even ask, but you're in luck! The Arizona Association of REALTORS residential purchase contract offers you crucial insights from the seller in the form of 2 critical documents the seller should provide you. They are the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement and the Insurance Claims Report. These two documents, along with the Buyer Advisory are instrumental in understanding the condition of the home, and discovering any important facts about the home that might just change your mind about purchasing that home. In this episode, I'm going to discuss these two documents in more detail and help you understand how to use them to know what questions to ask.As always, you can reach me at:Christopher EppichAssociate BrokerHomeSmart(480) 295-9431Chris@YourFirstHomeAZ.com

Today's episode is brought to you by ThePICoach.com. There you can find info about my PI Coaching services and my books, both of which will help you take your PI business to the next level.Tina Thomas Tina is a Private Investigator and Director of Investigations at Subrosa Investigations based in Phoenix, Arizona Tina specializes in matters concerning litigation support. Passionate about investigations, Tina's goal is to protect her clients in business decisions and teach Junior Investigators how to navigate the investigative waters. Tina is a long-term member of both the National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) and the Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators (AALPI). She currently serves on the NCISS Board as the 2nd Vice President and was previously Region 5 Director for a little over 2 ½ years.Contact info:Tthomas@subrosapi.comhttp://www.subrosapi.com Make Sure to Subscribe:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-rocket-your-pi-business-podcast/id1507578980?mt=2&app=podcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3XyqgbdrlWbBpnTBYvFYDk?si=SP9VDO0XS4KielIdWLWMyQStichter:https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/duckman-production-services/how-to-rocket-your-pi-business-podcastThank you for listening. If you have a moment to spare please leave a rating or comment on Apple Podcasts as that will help us expand the circle around our campfire.

In today's episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Ellen Bashor from Prescott College and Board of Directors of Arizona Association of Environmental Education (AAEE). She is sharing her experience as an educator navigating through COVID-19 and how the community came together to provide a safe and inclusive outdoor classroom for students to return back to school.  If you are interested in finding out additional information you can find Ellen Bashor through Prescott College or AAEE.  This episode was previously recorded, if you would like the visual of this episode please click the link below: https://youtu.be/fQVT5vG1rlk  Resources:  https://naaee.org/  https://www.arizonaee.org/ https://www.greenschoolyards.org/  https://www.5ensesmag.com/post/prescott-s-community-nature-center-comes-full-circle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams/support

"I cannot sleep. It's like, I wake up at 1am and my mind's going crazy ... if you had someone come to you and say; 'I'm really struggling right now, I'm having a lot of anxiety, with work with family, with kids with whatever'; what are some of the top things that you want to share with them?" How can a regular yoga practice bring you into a deeper union with what you do and help improve your performance? Why is it that people in the caring profession sometimes leave self care at the bottom of their priority list? What resources can professional bodies offer you? With special thanks to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) for their help with this piece, their excellent website is here: www.aana.com/covidwellness The help number mentioned is: 1-800 654 5167 The Breathing App is here: https://eddiestern.com/the-breathing-app/ The book "Why we sleep" is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Sleep-Science-Dreams/dp/0141983760 "Insight Timer" is here: https://insighttimer.com/ Presented by Desiree Chappell with her guests Bridget Petrillo, CRNA at The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix Arizona, volunteer member for the AANA Peer Assistance Advisors Committee, State Peer Advisor for the Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AZANA), member of the Wellness Committee for AZANA and Jessica Switzman, CRNA, MSN, Johns Hopkins, also served on the AANA Wellness Committee and AANA Peer Advisors Committee, State Peer Advisor for MANA and has been teaching Yoga since 2007.

The combination of covid, lockdowns, and high transaction volumes has made 2020 an intense year for mortgage professionals. While being busy is nothing to complain about, we’ve had to grapple with big changes this year, and that requires mental fortitude.    That mental fortitude gives us inner stability in a world full of things we can’t control.    With everyone at home, it can feel like our teams aren’t as engaged or as connected as they would be under the same roof. However, even virtually, there are still many ways leaders are rising to the challenge and getting creative about maintaining company culture.    What are some of the ways we can be more effective as leaders? How can we leverage being virtual to maintain a sense of connection on our teams? How can we focus on what’s important during a very busy quarter?    In this episode, mortgage industry leader and Nova Home Loans Branch Manager, Greg Gale shares how to improve our mental states in uncertain times, and how to boost team culture and engagement in a time of lockdowns and working from home.    You can control your mornings and your nights. When you get a really good hold of those, it makes you better at having control during the day. -Greg Gale     Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode How to build mental strength: In times like these where a lot of what’s going on around us feels out of our control, the only thing we can control is our mental states and routines. If we focus on dialing in our morning and nighttime routine, we give ourselves the mental fortitude to deal with whatever the day throws at us.  How to go from reaction to effective response: When we increase our mental fortitude, we can have more control over the space between stimulus and response. If we control this space so that we’re responding instead of reacting, we have more freedom, more choice, and we can take better action.  Ways to keep our team culture strong in a virtual working world: Even if our teams are working apart right now, we can still maintain culture and connection by using virtual tools. From virtual paint parties to games, huddles, and happy hours, if we’re intentional about setting up moments for our teams to come together, we can uphold our culture.    Guest Bio:  Greg Gale is a mortgage industry leader, business coach, and VP/Branch Manager of Nova Home Loans. Greg joined the mortgage industry in 2005. Prior to that, he was a personal trainer and martial arts instructor for 17 years. Greg notes that 20 years of martial arts, where persistence, honor, and integrity are the heart of daily practice, was a perfect lead into his role as financial advisor in the mortgage industry. The Gale Team at NOVA Home Loans is a full-service loan origination service, committed to providing innovative mortgage solutions and real estate strategies. In his role as team leader, Greg stresses the importance of integrity, a positive attitude, patience, creativity, and respect for all things.    This team defines communication as one of the single most important elements in a successful loan transaction. They are committed to returning calls promptly, providing regular status updates, and being available as needed throughout the process. Greg and his team really listen to clients’ needs and then seek the best possible solutions, more often than not exceeding their client’s expectations. The team’s priority is to provide exceptional and memorable service. On a personal note, Greg is absolutely passionate about helping other people and is a regular contributor to the American Heart Association and Susan G. Komen Foundation. Greg is also a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers and the Arizona Association of Mortgage Brokers.    Follow @greg_gale_ on Instagram.  

It’s rare for someone to have two long and successful careers in any industry, and the people who do it bring a unique experience and perspective to the table.    Greg Gale went from working as a martial arts instructor for 17 years to running a thriving mortgage business. Along the way, he learned the value of relationships and not missing out on the opportunities presented by what he calls “sliding door moments”.    But his journey wasn’t easy. The tragic loss of his mentor was a moment that challenged him and taught him many valuable life lessons that have made him the leader he is today.    In this episode, Greg shares his story, how he was inspired by martial arts, what pulled him into mortgage, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.    Get in front of the people with the capacity to send you business and build a deep relationship with them. -Greg Gale    Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode   The most important activity in our business: When the market becomes busy with refi deals, one of the first things LOs drop the ball on is Realtor relationships. We still need to carve out an hour or more to make the calls to check in with them. Lead generation is the lifeblood of our business, and it has to be a priority and a part of our daily routine.  When LOs should get an assistant: Get an assistant based on a projection of your pipeline, not how busy you currently are. Even if our deal flow changes, our relationship nurturing has to stay the same. An assistant allows us to leverage other tasks in our business so we can focus on consistent lead generation and sales calls.  How to build a stable mortgage pipeline: Success in this business is about the quality of our relationships, not the quantity. We need to build a solid base of people with the capacity to send us business and maintain deep relationships with them.   Guest Bio: Greg Gale is a mortgage industry leader, business coach, and VP/Branch Manager of Nova Home Loans. Greg joined the mortgage industry in 2005. Prior to that, he was a personal trainer and martial arts instructor for 17 years. Greg notes that 20 years of martial arts, where persistence, honor, and integrity are the heart of daily practice, was a perfect lead into his role as financial advisor in the mortgage industry. The Gale Team at NOVA Home Loans is a full-service loan origination service, committed to providing innovative mortgage solutions and real estate strategies. In his role as team leader, Greg stresses the importance of integrity, a positive attitude, patience, creativity, and respect for all things.    This team defines communication as one of the single most important elements in a successful loan transaction. They are committed to returning calls promptly, providing regular status updates, and being available as needed throughout the process. Greg and his team really listen to clients’ needs and then seek the best possible solutions, more often than not exceeding their client’s expectations. The team’s priority is to provide exceptional and memorable service. On a personal note, Greg is absolutely passionate about helping other people and is a regular contributor to the American Heart Association and Susan G. Komen Foundation. Greg is also a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers and the Arizona Association of Mortgage Brokers.    Follow @greg_gale_ on Instagram.  

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Arizona Association of Counties (AACo) Executive Director Jennifer Marson joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to discuss how Arizona is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arizona's election results and process, and a number of other pressing issues in our respective states.Jennifer Marson manages the daily operations of the Association and the Government Services Foundation, directs the state and federal government affairs program, and cultivates new business and membership opportunities. She also serves as the primary liaison to the National Association of Counties, other state associations, and coordinates the AACo's educational outreach programs. Jen’s research and advocacy areas of expertise include property taxes, elections, public records, criminal justice, law enforcement, justice and superior courts, and education. Jen has been with AACo since 2002 when she started as the legislative intern. Since then she has worn nearly every hat in the Association before being selected as Executive Director in 2013.She serves on several boards and committees including the Academic Advisory Board for ASU’s School of Public Affairs, the Audit Committee for the National Sheriffs Association, the Membership Committee of the National Association of Counties, and the Board of Directors of Scorpius Dance Theatre.Jen is a yoga enthusiast and native of Arizona. She received both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master’s degree in Communication Studies from Arizona State University with an emphasis in rhetoric and advocacy.MACo has made the podcast available through all major platforms by searching Conduit Street Podcast. You can also listen on our Conduit Street blog with a recap and link to the podcast.You can listen to previous episodes of the Conduit Street Podcast on our website.Useful LinksArizona Association of CountiesArizona MapMACo's Pooled OPEB Investment Trust Fund

Robert DeVries served over 25 years with the Holland Michigan Police Department and in 2003 traveled westward when he took over as the Chief of Police for the Kingman Police Department in 2003. During his tenure he was very active with the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police and the Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). He has been very active in drug prevention and awareness throughout Mohave County. Kingman PD was the first agency in Arizona to train and equip their officers with Naloxone and the only rural community in the state to allow a harm reduction program to assist those suffering from opioid use disorder. After 42 years in law enforcement, Chief DeVries retired in April and took over as the program coordinator for the Mohave Substance Treatment Education Prevention Partnership (MSTEPP). He currently oversees a Bureau of Justice grant for Mohave County focusing on fighting opioids and methamphetamine use. Original air date: November 12, 2020  To learn more about the Mohave Substance Treatment Education Prevention Partnership just click here https://mstepp.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Bashor, “Ranger Ellen”, moved from Minnesota to Prescott in 2011. Here she completed her B.A. and M.Ed. in Environmental Education Education at Prescott College. After almost a decade of teaching and providing professional development training through various schools and organizations, Ranger Ellen began coordinating the revitalization project at the City of Prescott’s Community Nature Center and became the Education Director there in Spring 2020. She is also currently an instructor at Prescott College for several Environmental Education courses, director of the Prescott Creeks and Watershed Program, and works with many community organizations in the Prescott area and across the state. Ranger Ellen currently sits on the board of directors of the Arizona Association for Environmental Education, as well as the Greater Prescott Outdoors Fund where she directs the City of Prescott’s Children’s Earth Day events. Ranger Ellen continues to advocate for equitable access to the benefits of the outdoors for all members of her community, and sees connection to one’s place as a strong beginning towards a more socially and ecologically just world.ellen.bashor@prescott-az.govwww.prescottcommunitynaturecenter.org

This week, Jonathan interview Arizona Association for Justice -President Jon O'Steen. Jon discusses the future of personal injury law and what concerns him the most. Jon also predicts the ASU football team's season and calls out their rival from down south.

Arizona Association of Economic Development with Mignonne Hollis and Russ Yelton Serving as the leading statewide advocate for responsible economic development in Arizona since 1974, AAED s foundation has been rooted in three fundamental pillars that continue to affect positive change and increase Arizona s competitive position to attract investment and create jobs. Currently the executive director […] The post Arizona Association of Economic Development with Mignonne Hollis and Russ Yelton appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Scott Palumbo, president of the Arizona Association for Justice fka the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, drops by to visit with Brig Cluff about beginning to emerge from quarantine after the Covid-19 pandemic. Scott and Brig reflect on what they've each learned over the last few months, and they discuss changes they intend to make in a post-pandemic world.

Josh Ruddick is a high school science teacher at Changemaker High School in Tucson Arizona. He is a former board member of the Arizona Association of Environmental Educators and a co-founder, instructor and member of the executive committee for the Arizona Master Naturalist Association. His classes focus on environmental and social justice issues and building community resilience in the face of a changing climate. He lives in Tucson AZ with his wife Emily and his children Isadora and Cassius.

Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents (aka AZAFFAP) is a fantastic organization here in Arizona, that stands to create a community of support for foster and adoptive parents. They are for families, by families!  This interview is with the wonderful Kristi Sharp, the office administrator at AZAFFAP, and she is also a former foster parent. If you join AZAFFAP, Kristi will be your point of contact, and I am so thankful that she is so great at her job!  There are 2 levels of memberships - a basic one, which is FREE! And this membership comes with emails and resources to help you on your foster care journey. The next membership is $35 for a single adult, or $50 for a couple. This membership comes with extra perks that far exceed $50! Some of those perks include: - Annual Shoes Giveaway: Foster children, and any other children living in the home, are able to go to DSW or WSS to pick out a new pair of shoes! - Recycle Your Bicycle: Foster children, and any other children living in the home, are able to come on an appointed day, to get a new or refurbished bicycle! - Top Golf with Dad: A fun 3 hours to go to Top Golf with dad, and hang out with other foster families. - Nutcracker Ballet: Free tickets to the Nutcracker ballet! - Family Picnic with ASU: an event put on by ASU for foster families to come together and have a giant picnic. - Staycation: This is a paid event, so it is also available for the basic members. But foster families are able to enjoy a staycation at a great resort (last year was at The Arizona Grand) in Phoenix, or in Tuscon, at a very discounted rate!  - Christmas in July: which is exactly what it sounds like! Thanks so much to Kristi, for all that she does with AZAFFAP, and also to the fine folks behind this incredible organization! Fostering and adopting are not easy, but it is so wonderful to be able to be supported by amazing organizations like this one.

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Brian Snyder and David Wenner of Snyder and Wenner, P.C. ( https://snyderwenner.com/ )   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Case Details: Snyder & Wenner, P.C. partners Brian Snyder and David Wenner, experts in understanding jury bias, share how they secured Arizona's highest medical malpractice verdict in decades on behalf of Esmeralda Tripp. A disabled woman with atrial fibrillation, Esmeralda entered the state university's teaching hospital with abnormal bloodwork. She was treated by a recent medical school graduate, who ordered an off-label use of the high-risk blood clotting drug Profilnine.  As a result of the drug, Esmeralda suffered a heart attack and sustained permanent brain damage from a lack of oxygen to the brain, requiring round-the-clock care. A Tucson, Arizona jury returned a verdict of $15 million in damages. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents     Guest Bios:   Bryan Snyder Named one of the Rising Stars in the plaintiff medical malpractice and personal injury arena, Brian has been featured in interviews on ABC15, CBS Local, KTAR, and AZTV, and has had an op-ed on medical malpractice and tort reform published in the Arizona Republic. Brian was born and raised in Arizona, and joined Snyder & Wenner in 2008, after compiling a distinguished record of achievement at Brandeis University and at Chapman University School of Law. While at Chapman University, Brian received numerous awards, including two CALI Awards for Excellence and first place in the National Arbitration Competition. He was also the President of the legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi, which focused on community outreach programs and was an editor on the Nexus Law Journal. In college, Brian was also president of the Brandeis University chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu for two years. Since joining Snyder & Wenner, Brian has continued to receive accolades. In 2013, he was named a “Top 40 Under 40” attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association, while in 2014 and 2015 he was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine and a “Top Attorney in Arizona” by Phoenix Magazine. Brian has also spoken at and moderated several Continued Legal Education (CLE) seminars for attorneys throughout the state regarding jury selection. In 2015, Brian accepted a position on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association for Justice, and one year later was awarded the prestigious position as the Arizona delegate to the national organization, American Association For Justice. Brian is a Partner with Snyder & Wenner and focuses his practice on medical malpractice cases (including birth injuries, surgical errors, radiology errors, and misdiagnoses) and inadequate/negligent security cases that result in death or catastrophic injury. His work in these areas has led to the largest verdict ever in Arizona against the VA, and the largest verdict of any kind in Arizona in 2017, against Banner Health. Brian has also received significant awards in trucking accident cases. When he is not diligently working to represent the rights of his clients, Brian volunteers his time to be the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Arizona Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and is involved with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.A.D.). He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and daughter. Brian is also an avid golfer and basketball player and tries to stay active as much as possible. Read Full Bio David Wenner David Wenner, M.S.W., J.D. is nationally recognized as an authority on juror bias and decision-making. As a partner in the Phoenix law firm of Snyder & Wenner, P.C., Mr. Wenner has spent the last two decades prosecuting wrongful death and catastrophic injury accident cases, speaking to lawyers across the country on juror bias and decision-making, and creating a successful juror bias model.   Read Full Bio     Show Sponsors:  Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com   Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com   Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com     Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Learn how being involved in your local Conservation District can help you implement conservation practices on your farm or ranch and how working with the Arizona Association of Conservation Districts can help you communicate and coordinate with land management agencies for projects. 

Resort and second-home properties can be located anywhere! They are becoming more and more popular in small towns, as well as the coastal cities and mountains.  In this episode, Holly Mabery joins Monica to talk about her own experience working with investment and second home clients in Sedona, AZ. She shares ideas for marketing, building connections with buyers, and highlighting what’s so special about your community.   More and more, real estate is becoming a great leverage tool. Homeownership has expanded to where people have a second home for personal enjoyment, and also more people are choosing to invest in real estate rather than another avenue. A hybrid they are seeing more and more is when people buy a house and can use it for personal use 14 days a year and rent it out the rest of the time, and it still counts as an investment property. This trend is increasingly becoming more popular as a gateway to making memories with family and friends.   The resort and second home market has shifted from the mountains or the beach to more small town, slow-paced areas. As an agent, there’s an opportunity to accent your local lifestyle that can make a huge difference in marketing. People will always need a place to live, but as agents, we can show people how to live in your market. Showcasing what you love can help build connections with clients.   There are a few different options when it comes to financing for investment and second home properties. Working with a local lender is key. For second homes you’re typically looking at 20% down, and investment properties are usually 25% down plus an interest rate.   Some challenges that come with investment or second homes that are being rented out is that the owner has to be available 24-hours-a-day. In many instances, you have to live within a certain distance of the property. Some unexpected costs to note could be a property manager, furniture in the unit, replacing appliances, etc.   The resort/second-home certification goes through making good choices in investment properties. It allows you as the REALTOR® to become a trusted advisor to investors. You’ll get an understanding of the financing, as well, so you can help your clients make the best choice for them.   Another important thing to be involved in is government in your area. Either get involved yourself or get connected with a group that shares frequent updates about what is going on in the area, so you know how to be proactive with what’s going on. If you already involved, maybe you can be that resource for your market/community.   Homeownership is the biggest investment someone is going to make in their life. It’s a financial, emotional, and family investment. As REALTORS®, if we help them navigate and negotiate, it makes a huge difference. Focus on what you love about living there, and what investors can expect if they live there. Highlight local businesses and bring them to the forefront.   Other resources to check out are city parks and recreation, or your county health services. Both usually have different programs depending on what’s going on. As you get to know potential clients, you can address their interests, hobbies, and concerns so you can start to assist them in feeling at ease.   Holly and Monica talk about furniture in the property. When it comes to furniture in the property, best practice is to do it on a separate bill of sale. The seller needs to get very specific about what they are leaving behind. Sellers need to make sure they remove any personal and valuable items before the property goes on the market. Once the seller creates the list, it needs to be made available to potential buyers. Make sure your separate bill of sale is contingent on a close.   Holly talks about some things to keep in mind when working with investment and second-home buyers. It’s important to over-communicate, especially since they may not be local. Using programs like Zoom or Google Hangout can be helpful. It also allows you to set up expectations ahead of time.   Some things you want to be able to note are what potential buyers can expect to be able to do year-round in your community and what amenities they will be provided (internet service, etc). Holly has also recently started tracking direct flights and doing some reverse marketing to find your feeder markets. One of the things that Holly does is create a lifestyle map around the areas where she has potential buyers.   As we start this new decade, embrace what you love about where you live and tell that story every day. Instagram is a powerful medium for advertising what’s great about where you live.   Guest Links:   Hollymabery.com AZheartland.com   Additional Links: OnlineLearning.REALTOR for NAR Online Education Training4RE.com — List of Classroom Courses for REBAC and REBI classes.   CRD@REALTORS.org   Host Information: Monica Neubauer Speaker/Podcaster/REALTOR® Monica@MonicaNeubauer.com FuntentionalLiving.com FranklinTNBlog.com   Additional Bios:   Holly Mabery is a third-generation REALTOR®, growing up and still working primarily in the Verde Valley, Prescott, and Sedona areas of Arizona. She obtained her real estate license in 1998 and has had a varied career over those 21 years working in residential resales, land, multifamily, and foreclosures.   In 2012, she served as President of the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and was honored with the Arizona Association of REALTORS® 2012 REALTOR® of the Year Award. In 2014, Holly was recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for the Arizona Association of REALTORS®. In addition to her volunteer work, Holly is Co-Owner of REal Chaos Solutions, a real estate training school and is a national instructor for several designations and certifications.   Holly loves the Northern Arizona lifestyle and serving the communities she has lived and grown up in. On any given weekend or free time, you can find Holly and her family taking in all that Northern Arizona has to offer. “We love adventuring and some days that’s hiking in Sedona, first Saturdays in Jerome, Beer School, paddle boarding on the Verde or Wine Tasting in Cornville; I absolutely love where we live,” says Mabery.

Ronald Caulk poured more than 50 years of his life into being a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and his impact on the profession can still be felt today. Among his lifetime of achievements was his determination to have CRNAs around the world recognized for the work they do. Today we’ll look back at his life and his legacy with Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.   Full Show Notes: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2192    On This Episode:  1:59 – Sandy Ouellette back in the studio with us today to discuss Ronald Caulk. 2:37 – Who was Ronald Caulk and what did he accomplish? 5:02 – Most of his level of service at the state level was with the Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists. 6:09 – He had many AANA contributions. 7:10 – The establishment of the council on recertification and how he ended up meeting his wife Susan Smith. 10:13 – How did Sandy and Ron get involved together? 10:42 – They began working very closely when the idea of the IFNA began. 12:40 – How the IFNA formed. 15:22 – One of Ronald Caulk’s most memorable experiences happened on a trip to Ghana. 17:47 – Tell us about his contributions to the AANA and IFNA. 21:18 – Sandy tells a story about a time they visited North Carolina and Sandy’s jeep got stuck on the beach. 26:02 – How will Ron be remembered?

In this Premiere episode of Bellies, Baby & Birth, Certified Professional Midwife, Laura Correia joins Amy to talk about the importance of post-partum care for all moms. Episode Highlights;• What is true informed consent? • Gaps in post-partum care in the USA and how we can do better.• What ideal post-partum care can and should look like and what we're doing to help bridge that gap.• How to help women thrive!About Laura: Laura Correia is a Certified Professional Midwife and has been licensed to practice in Arizona since 2015. She works with clients from prenatal care through 6 weeks postpartum. Laura is the Treasurer of the only midwife organization in Arizona, the Arizona Association of Midwives, and has been asked to speak at both Arizona State University and Arizona Christian University on midwifery care and homebirth options. She is blessed to live with her best friend and husband, John, and is mother to 4 kids and 2 kids-in-law. Among her favorite things are: babies, Jesus, and coffee (not necessarily in that order).

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In this episode we will be speaking with Healthcare experts and advocates, Deb Gullet, the Executive Director at Arizona Association of Health Plans and Joe K. Gerald, Program Director of Public Health Policy & Management at the University of Arizona. Deb walks us through case studies at the legislative Capitol during her time as a legislator during the Medicaid expansion talks in Arizona and gives us some tips on the RTS system and how to view it as a database. Meanwhile Dr. Gerald will discuss America's core values and how they play a role in shaping our own perspectives on healthcare and how they shape America's healthcare system. While listening to this episode think about which core values drive your thoughts on healthcare.

Greg joined the mortgage industry in 2005. Prior to that, he was a personal trainer & martial arts instructor for 17 years. Greg notes that 20 years of martial arts, where persistence, honor, and integrity are the heart of daily practice, was a perfect lead in to his role as financial advisor in the mortgage industry. The Gale Team at NOVA Home Loans is a full service loan origination service, committed to providing innovative mortgage solutions and real estate strategies. In his role as team leader, Greg stresses the importance of integrity, a positive attitude, patience, creativity and respect for all things. This team defines communication as one of the single most important elements in a successful loan transaction. They are committed to returning calls promptly, providing regular status updates and being available as needed throughout the process. Greg and his team really listen to the clients' needs, and then seek the best possible solutions, more often than not exceeding their client's expectations. The team priority is to provide exceptional and memorable service. On a personal note, Greg is absolutely passionate about helping other people. He is a regular contributor to the American Heart Association and Susan G. Komen Foundation. Greg is a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers and the Arizona Association of Mortgage Brokers. He is licensed in both Arizona and California.    Cell: 602-743-4679  Email: greg.gale@novahomeloans.com

A major migration of students from rural Arizona to more metropolitan areas of the state, coupled with a new funding policy passed in 2015, has led to the loss of millions of dollars in funding this year to districts that once served those students. The immediate loss is intensifying the education challenges that a new report shows already hit harder in rural school districts than in their city cousins. Listen to what Dr. Anabel Aportela with the Arizona Association of School Business Officials has to say about the effects of these forces.

What would it take to increase Arizona teachers’ salaries? Listen in with Dr. Anabel Aportela, director of research with Arizona Association of School Board Officials and Arizona School Boards Association, Dr. Chuck Essigs, director of governmental relations with Arizona Association of School Board Officials and Chris Kotterman, director of governmental relations for Arizona School Boards Association as we discuss how the #RedForEd movement, which is going strong in Arizona, has affected perceptions on education funding at the Arizona Legislature and in the community and what that might mean for teacher pay over the next several years.

A growing specialty in law enforcement are Police Analysts. Police Analysts are now an integral part of large and small law enforcement agencies. In this episode of the Go Law Enforcement Podcast Police Analyst Mike Winslow provides insight into this fascinating profession, and talks about one of his most interesting and unique cases. Find out how You can Become a Law Enforcement Officer Interested in being a Crime Analyst? Check out The International Association of Crime Analyst More Information about The Arizona Association of Crime Analysts

Justan Rice-Riches’ work history represents the embodiment of career change success. 12 years ago, she served as the Deputy Executive Director for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona where she oversaw the Association's PR, Marketing, Legislative Affairs and Education Outreach. From there, she made her first career pivot, simultaneously earning a graduate degree in education and teaching certificate to become a special education teacher. After 4 years in the classroom, she successfully transitioned to administrative leadership, where she worked as a Special Education Department Chair, Education Program Specialist for Arizona’s Department of Education, Director of Special Services and Federal Programs for a rural school district and then Regional Director for the State’s School for the Deaf and the Blind. Today, her career has come full circle. Justan recently returned to the American Council of Engineering Companies to serve as this Arizona Association’s President. Justan holds a B.S. in Criminalistics & Criminal Science, a M.Ed. in Elementary and Special Education, and an Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation. LEARN MORE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justan-rice-riches-82341696Resume Storyteller with Virginia Francohttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/resume-storyteller-with-virginia-franco/

It's the final walkthrough, everyone is happy and excited about the home, until one hears shrieks coming from the clients. Paula and her clients did not anticipate what would be in the freezer that merited a very deep clean of the home upon purchase. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Paula Mathofer, president of Arizona Association of Realtors. She is a realtor in Flagstaff, Arizona and shares her crazy story with us today. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:21 – Introduction for today's episode 00:36 – Leigh introduces Paula 01:25 – Leigh thanks Paula for all that she does for realtors in Arizona 01:58 – Paula practices real estate in Flagstaff, Arizona 02:06 – Paula lives on the mountain that had a ski resort that just closed down 03:01 – Paula is a practicing realtor and a mom 03:12 – Paula will finish her term as the president of Arizona Association of Realtors this year 04:48 – Paula shares her Flagstaff story 05:02 – Paula is 5'2 and she's very good at climbing 05:40 – Paula can fit through dog doors 06:54 – Paula was in a house having a final walkthrough with clients 07:04 – The clients came out of the house freaking out and panicking 07:20 – The clients found a dead cat covered in tin foil on a cutting board in the freezer 07:38 – The house was vacant and there was nothing left 08:21 – Throughout the whole transaction, Paula was working with the seller's sister 08:45 – The cat was actually the previous home owner's pet that she wanted to bring and bury at her new place 09:34 – Paula and her partner did a deep clean of the house 11:58 – Paula has donated her dyed hair in the past 13:58 – AAR plays a one-on-one game with every member of congress and senate 14:06 – Realtors play a big role in the overall economy 14:38 – Realtors, as a culture and people, are hard-workers 15:30 – Find Paula at her website and email 16:32 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in real estate  3 Key Points Being small in size is an advantage for realtors – they can get into almost anything. It's important to deep clean the house you're putting up for sale, especially before the final walkthrough. Realtors play a significant role in the success and stability of our economy. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives Cover Design by Two Minds Design Original Music by Rimsky Music

In Episode 72, Scott Drucker, General Counsel of the Arizona Association of REALTORS drops by the podcast to chat about his role with AAR and the road that led to Phoenix. A Baltimore native and passionate sports fan, Scott shares his early work with Cal Ripken's company and the opportunity that brought Scott and his wife to the desert. 

On Episode 41, Michelle Lind shares her story, detailing how she became interested in law as a career and the eventual transition to real estate law. As CEO of the largest trade association in Arizona, Michelle discusses the value AAR brings to not only the REALTOR community but private property owners as well.

Patrick is wholly committed to volunteerism. He has served as Chairman of the Board at the Scottsdale Are Association of REALTORS and is currently the Treasurer for the Arizona Association of REALTORS. He is in line for the Presidency of AAR in 2019. A Phoenix native, Patrick shares his journey into the world of real estate, giving credit to both his father and his wife Stephanie.  Listen to the episode for all the details!   Patrick's website - http://www.aroundscottsdale.com (AroundScottsdale.com)http://www.facebook.com/dpatricklewis (Facebook.com/DPatrickLewis)http://www.twitter.com/dpatricklewis (Twitter.com/DPatrickLewis)

Jim Sexton, 2015 Arizona Association of REALTORS President, joins us on The Real Estate Sessions Podcast.  Jim has been in the industry since the mid 70's and his journey is interesting and complex.

Join me, Deborah Osborne, and Debbie MacKenzie,Christine Charley and Albert Mesa as we discuss the upcoming International Association of Crime Analysts and Arizona Association of Crime Analysts joint training conference. The 2009 conference will be held at the Doubletree Resort in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona October 12 – 15, 2009. See wwww.iaca.net for more information.

Join me, Deborah Osborne, and Debbie MacKenzie,Christine Charley and Albert Mesa as we discuss the upcoming International Association of Crime Analysts and Arizona Association of Crime Analysts joint training conference. The 2009 conference will be held at the Doubletree Resort in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona October 12 – 15, 2009. See wwww.iaca.net for more information.