Podcasts about Mesa Community College

If you are a listener to this podcast, it's very likely that you went to cosmetology school. It's also likely that those classes never added up to a degree. Right now, that is changing. L'Oreal has teamed up with Arizona's Mesa Community College and Arizona State University to create The Lead Institute, a program where cosmetology school graduates can apply credits from beauty school towards an associates or bachelors degree.  In this episode, host Blake Reed Evans and Sherilynn Smart talk about going back to school, not an easy endeavor for any busy professional. But, even with a full schedule, doing hair and working in education, Sherilynn is finding time to get a degree in less than one year.  From planning your schedule to getting a full scholarship, Sherilynn tells us how she did it, and how anyone who has been to cosmetology school can make this move for themselves.This episode was originally published in January 2022. Reach out to Sherilynn Smart SSmartt@Redken.comFollow her on Instagram @Sherilynn_RedkenThe Lead website is: www.leadinstitute.degree.  On Facebook it's: Lead Rolfs Global Institute.  And on Instagram it's @leadrolfsglobalinstitute.SUMM IT UP is produced by Andrea Muraskin, with editorial support from Tim Fisk. This episode was edited by Amy Walters. Follow Summit Salon Business Center on Instagram @SummitSalon, and on TikTok at SummitSalon. SUMM IT UP is now on YouTube! Watch extended cuts of our interviews at www.youtube.com/@summitunlockedFind host Blake Reed Evans on Instagram @BlakeReedEvans and on TikTok at blakereedevans. His DM's are always open! You can email Blake at bevans@summitsalon.com. Visit us at SummitSalon.com to connect with others in the industry.

Guests include:Leora Lorraine Smith - Student Service Specialist Senior at the American Indian Institute at Mesa Community College. She will tell us about upcoming Indigenous events happening at Mesa Community College this springRhiannon Worker and Tara John - NATIVE HEALTH WIC Director and NATIVE HEALTH Certified Diabetes Educator will talk to us about National Nutrition Month in March. #NationalNutritionMonth2025Support the show

Few players follow Jimmy Serrano's path to the majors. A short righthander, Serrano walked on at Mesa Community College after graduating high school with exactly zero scholarship offers. Yet 10 years (and one position change) later, he reached the big leagues with the Royals. Today's show covers all of that, including...Going from a juco walk-on to a big leaguerThings that are different about pitching in Korea The unusual conversion from reliever to starter in the majors Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rachel Cooke, a 19-year-old college student, disappeared on January 10, 2002, while jogging near her parents' home in Georgetown, Texas. She was visiting her family during winter break from Mesa Community College in California. Rachel was last seen by neighbors around 9:30 AM, but she never returned home. Despite extensive searches by law enforcement and volunteers, no trace of Rachel was found, and her case remains unsolved.Over the years, various leads and theories emerged, including a claim by a convicted killer that he was responsible for her death, but none led to a resolution. Rachel's disappearance has had a profound impact on her family and the Georgetown community, who continue to search for answers. The case remains open, with renewed efforts by law enforcement in recent years, but the mystery of what happened to Rachel Cooke endures.(commercial at 6:18)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Rachel Cooke, a 19-year-old college student, disappeared on January 10, 2002, while jogging near her parents' home in Georgetown, Texas. She was visiting her family during winter break from Mesa Community College in California. Rachel was last seen by neighbors around 9:30 AM, but she never returned home. Despite extensive searches by law enforcement and volunteers, no trace of Rachel was found, and her case remains unsolved.Over the years, various leads and theories emerged, including a claim by a convicted killer that he was responsible for her death, but none led to a resolution. Rachel's disappearance has had a profound impact on her family and the Georgetown community, who continue to search for answers. The case remains open, with renewed efforts by law enforcement in recent years, but the mystery of what happened to Rachel Cooke endures.(commercial at 6:58)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Celina Salinas, Director of Strategic Enrollment at Mesa Community College and Mesa College Promise Administrator, joins Mesa Chamber President and CEO Sally Harrison in discussing what the promise is and how to get involved.  Learn more about the Mesa College Promise at: https://www.mesacc.edu/mesa-promise The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org.  The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to Mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org ©2024 Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Megan Keller and Brian Cooper, with Cade Keller Foundation, and Michael Voss and Curtis Casey, with Mesa Community College, join Mesa Chamber President and CEO Sally Harrison in discussing the mission to preventing teen suicide and how the Cade Keller Foundation and MCC Welding Program are working together to promote mental health awareness.   Learn more about the Cade Keller Foundation at: https://www.seeandsay.live/ The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org.  The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to Mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org  ©2024 Mesa Chamber of Commerce

LT Isis Bello Hernandez discusses her journey to the Master's Program in Nutrition and everything going on for National Nutrition Month.   Follow @militarynutrition on Instagram for National Nutrition Month activities. @hots_cots_app mentioned for assessing food and barracks @mops_n_moes mentioned for being an awesome podcast 2LT ISIS BELLO HERNANDEZGraduate Student, U.S. Army Baylor Master's Program of NutritionArmy Medical Specialist Corpsisis.bellohernandez.mil@health.mil2LT Isis Bello Hernandez holds a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition (Dietetics) from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona and an Associates in Arts Degree from Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ. She is a graduate student at the U.S. Army Baylor Master's Program of Nutrition and is expected to graduate in December 2024.She has already successfully completed supervised practice rotations at Brook Army Medical Center, CPT Jennifer Moreno Primary Care Clinic, Vogel Resiliency Center, the Center for the Intrepid, USAA Headquarters, and JBSA Lackland. She is conducting research focused on the association of sleep, physical activity, and nutrition on gene expression in Active-Duty Service Members with a research defense planned in November 2024.2LT Bello Hernandez has held multiple class leadership positions including Class Leader and Social Media Officer. She has a passion for volunteering and volunteers in poverty alleviation organizations, domestic-violence service organizations and conservationism. Additionally, 2LT Bello Hernandez volunteered to Lead the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence National Nutrition Month efforts.She is originally from Mesa, Arizona and currently lives in San Antonio, TX with her partner Niko Territo and their two dogs, Omelet and Fenrir. She is an avid back country backpacker and enjoys exploring new cultures, especially new food, and off-roading with her Jeep.

Mesa Chamber CEO Sally Harrison welcomes Diane Meza, the Director of the Maricopa IT Institute. The Maricopa Information Technology Institute – East Valley (MITI-EV) is a collaboration between Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Mesa Community College, Rio Salado Community College and Scottsdale Community College that meets the emerging technological workforce's demand for talent in the areas of blockchain, app development using Swift/Xcode, big data, gaming, cloud computing, mobile and wearable technology, and the Internet of Things. Learn more about MITI at: https://www.mesacc.edu/workforce-development/miti The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org.  The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org  ©2023 Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Melissa Leilani Larson (she/her) is a mixed-race Filipino playwright based in Salt Lake City. Her adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE sold out its entire run at the Hale Center Theater Orem earlier this year; it will appear at the Texas Shakespeare Festival in July and at a number of theatres across the country next season, and will be published by StagePartners. Mel wrote the book for the new musical RELATIVE SPACE, featuring songs by rising music star Kjersti Long. Other recent productions include THE POST OFFICE and THE ORPHANAGE at Liahona Prep; MESTIZA, OR MIXED at Plan-B Theatre; GIN MUMMY at Mesa Community College; PERSUASION at Utah Valley University; SWEETHEART, COME at Tabor College; LITTLE HAPPY SECRETS at InHouse Theatre; BITTER LEMON at Adobe Theatre. Other plays include PILOT PROGRAM, MOUNTAIN LAW, LADY IN WAITING, and MARTRS' CROSSING. Mel's film work includes: JANE AND EMMA and FREETOWN and the shorts “Patience” and “Iscariot.” Accolades include: 2022 AATE Distinguished Play award, the IRAM Best New Play award, two Salt Lake City Weekly Arty awards, four AML drama awards and the Mayhew award. Mel is a Bay Area Playwrights Festival finalist (2023 Honorable Mention), a Portland Center Stage finalist, and an O'Neill semi-finalist. She is a member of the Plan-B Theatre Lab, Honor Roll!, and the Dramatists Guild. MFA, Iowa Playwrights Workshop. melissaleilanilarson.com 

Born with an innate curiosity and a passion for making a difference, Joan Sullivan Garrett embarked on her professional journey with a clear mission: to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals traveling far from home. As a 1979 graduate of the Mesa Community College nursing program, and her extensive background in healthcare and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by travelers, Joan recognized the need for specialized medical assistance and support in remote locations.In 1985, Joan established MedAire, a groundbreaking organization that provides comprehensive medical and travel safety services. Under her visionary guidance, MedAire quickly became a trailblazer in the field, setting new standards for medical support, emergency response, and crisis management in the aviation and maritime industries. Joan has been featured on TIME, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and BBC, among other notable networks, for her extraordinary work and contribution to the medical field.In our conversation, Joan talks about her childhood and the inspiration that launched MedAire. She also shares her entrepreneurship journey and the lessons learned in pursuit of turning her passion for saving people into a global business. Garrett also shares how she managed motherhood, her well-being, and her motivation to keep building her business and impacting the lives of millions of people.

Dr. Eddie Webb Welcomes Phoenix College President Dr. Kimberly Britt to the New Media Lab Experience Presidential Podcast Series at Mesa Community College.

Talk'n Throws with Dave Ryer- Currently a Realtor in Flower Mound and coaches Master Throwers in the Hammer, 2021-2022 Volunteer throws coach at University of North Texas, 1989-91 throws coach at North Arizona University, 1985-1986 attended Arizona State University and broke the school hammer record with a 65.83m, 1984 NJCAA National Champion in hammer for Mesa Community College in Arizona. Texas 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.

Debbie Henney serves as director of curriculum for TFAS's high school programs, the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE). She is also an economics professor and the director of the honors program at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. For over 25 years, Debbie has been on the front lines teaching economics to both teachers and students of all ages. She holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education and economics and master's degree in curriculum design from Northern Arizona University. In this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast, Roger and Debbie take an in-depth look into how economics is taught, discussing the power of experiential teaching in the classroom, how using the "economic way of thinking" helps us understand that the policy choices we make should result in the policy outcomes we want, and how sometimes economic teachers need a refresher on how to teach the subject. The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS President Roger Ream and produced by kglobal. If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org.Support the show

Dr. Eddie Webb Welcomes Scottsdale Community College President Dr. Eric Leshinskie to the New Media Lab Experience Presidential Podcast Series at Mesa Community College.

Derick is the President and CEO of Bossville Hemp Farms located in Hampton County, South Carolina. He is an alumni of Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University and Mesa Community College. Derick is a consultant, mentor, and public speaker; currently, he splits his time residing in Estill, SC, and Dallas, TX. He has been an entrepreneur for twenty-five years and has helped many farmers and business owners achieve and exceed their business goals and expound their customer base. Derick has studied the extensive benefits of Hemp for nearly fifteen years and has farmed Hemp on a large scale for the past three years. Derick provides educational, contractual, business, and legal consulting to farmers to help maximize their CBD and fiber crops. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. Bossville's Legacy 2. Industrial Hemp in South Carolina 3. South Carolina Ag 4. Challenges of Being Self-funded 5. Their Whys

Derick is the President and CEO of Bossville Hemp Farms located in Hampton County, South Carolina. He is an alumni of Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University and Mesa Community College. Derick is a consultant, mentor, and public speaker; currently, he splits his time residing in Estill, SC, and Dallas, TX. He has been an entrepreneur for twenty-five years and has helped many farmers and business owners achieve and exceed their business goals and expound their customer base. Derick has studied the extensive benefits of Hemp for nearly fifteen years and has farmed Hemp on a large scale for the past three years. Derick provides educational, contractual, business, and legal consulting to farmers to help maximize their CBD and fiber crops. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. Bossville's Legacy 2. Industrial Hemp in South Carolina 3. South Carolina Ag 4. Challenges of Being Self-funded 5. Their Whys

Integrating the "P" Word Into Everyday Life In This Podcast: Doreen Pollack took a permaculture course nearly 20 years ago and she has never looked back.  In this episode she explains how those concepts learned so long ago still influence every part of her life today.  She points out the positive impacts, not only on her garden, but on her thoughts, her actions, and especially on her daily interactions with the earth and the community of people around her.  Always eager to expand that community, Doreen shares her nuggets of wisdom and gently encourages everyone she meets to experience permaculture for themselves.   Don't miss an episode! visit UrbanFarm.Org/blog/podcast   Doreen Pollack has been a Master Gardener for over 18 years and has turned her urban lot in downtown Phoenix into a living example of what she teaches.  Her front yard now houses an edible garden where a bermuda grass lawn used to be.  Rainwater harvesting systems channel and store rainwater, compost piles supply needed amendments to harsh clay soil and creative plant locations maximize use of her urban lot. A Laundry to Landscape system uses washing machine output to water a 35-year-old grapefruit tree.  Doreen has taught hundreds of people about gardening through Master Gardeners, Mesa Community College, City of Tempe, and Rio Salado College, and has appeared on local news talking about gardening.  She loves to help people become better gardeners and stewards of the land. Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/Podcast-by-episode-titles for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Doreen Pollack on How Permaculture Changed Her Life. urbanfarm.org/Down2EarthGarden

Dr. Eddie Webb welcomes our new Mesa Community College President, Dr. Tammy Robinson.

Mesa Community College Dean of Applied Science & Technology, CIS, Business & Justice Studies visits Dr. Webb at the lab this week to discuss his role at Mesa Community College.

Listen to: WordPress vs Shopify vs Squarespace. WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace are among the most popular web solutions available for businesses. Brenda Newhouse goes over the features and functionality of each web service to help organizations choose the right web solution for their needs. Brenda is a web consultant and strategist, who also teaches at Mesa Community College

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Sally Harrison, President & CEO of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce sits down with City Council Candidate, Trista Guzman Glover to discuss all things Mesa. The Mesa Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Trista Guzman Glover for Mesa City Council Council District 4.  As a lifelong Arizonan, I have deep roots in our community. I attended Mesa Community College before transferring to Arizona State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration. Having spent my career in public service, I know the value of a government that works for the people. Learn more about Trista Guzman Glover.  The Mesa Chamber's Good Government Committee interviewed each of the candidates and made endorsement recommendations to the Chamber's Board of Directors last week. The committee based their recommendations on how well candidates aligned with Mesa Chamber positions and their ability to represent the business community on the Mesa City Council. Visit the Mesa Chamber Website to learn more about candidate endorsements. 

To make progress towards a common goal communication is key. Especially when it comes to trust in government. According to the Pew Research Center: Only two-in-ten Americans say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (19%). Trust in the government has declined somewhat since last year, when 24% said they could trust the government at least most of the time. One person who is working extremely hard to change such a narrative is Derek Diesner. He currently serves as the Media Relations & Communications Coordinator with the city of Glendale Arizona. He says the key to public trust is communication and building positive and sustainable relationships. Prior to his current role, Diesner served as the Coordinator of Communications at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale. He also worked at Mesa Community College as the Sports Information Specialist and with the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) as the Social Media Coordinator. Prior to joining Mesa Community College, Diesner worked at The Western Journal as their Community Manager. Prior to TWJ, Diesner served as the Parish Communications Coordinator at St. Helen Roman Catholic Parish in Glendale, Arizona. Before joining the Church, Diesner served as the Sports Information Director at OUAZ. He had previously served in the same capacity at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, after spending time as the SID at Arizona Christian University in Phoenix and at Arizona Western College in Yuma. Diesner graduated from Western Illinois University in May of 2010. Derek has worked in radio, minor league baseball, and college athletics in Arkansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kansas, South Carolina, and now Arizona. He joined me this week to have an in-depth conversation about building relationships and effective communication in government and beyond. For more information: https://www.glendaleaz.com/ Twitter: @DerekDiesner LinkedIn @DerekDiesner

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Bob Nelson, Director of Communications for the Mesa Chamber of Commerce sits down with Serene Sweets. Serene Sweets is a Green Flag Mesa participant business.  Green Flag Mesa Business Center is a unique partnership between the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Mesa Community College, providing students with office space, business tools, and the knowledge resources needed to launch a new business venture in today's competitive environment. In this partnership, Mesa Community College students will work in space provided by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and have access to the business knowledge, experience, and the networking opportunities of Chamber members. 

In this week’s ABCA Podcast we check in with Homewood Flossmoor head baseball coach & counselor, John McCarthy. Coach McCarthy was a draft out of high school and headed to Mesa Community College out of the Chicagoland area. He finished his undergraduate degree playing for Tony Robichaux and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun baseball program. After his playing career Coach McCarthy got his Master’s in school counseling from Lewis University and coached with the Illinois Sparks travel program. His next step in his journey took him back to the Catholic League in Chicago coaching at Brother Rice. In this episode we discuss what he learned from Tony Robichaux & John Scefz, blending travel baseball with your high school program, getting things turned around at Homewood Flossmoor and how he is using his counseling degree to help his high school players. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more.

Growing up in Flagstaff, Arizona, Paul Fabritiz followed the example of his older volleyball-playing sister to increase his vertical jump. He also worked on his shooting and skills and became a college-level player. But every season, he seemed to suffer a major injury to his hands, wrists, or feet, and after playing at Mesa Community College and Northern Arizona University, Paul decided to focus his efforts on coaching. This led to him earning a degree in exercise and wellness. During his final year at Arizona State University, Paul hustled to build his nascent coaching business using an evidence-based approach. Doubling down after graduation, he began training ASU players and others who wanted to not only increase their vertical leap, but also become more durable on the court. When Rob Pelinka reached out about Paul training the NBA players and college-to-pros talents he represented at the time, Paul moved to Southern California and continued to grow PJF Performance into one of the most respected basketball training companies on the planet. In this episode, Paul shares: An easy way to manage your workloads to reduce injury risk and overtraining A simplified way to measure your own acute to chronic workload ratio Why he cringes when he sees basketball players using Olympic lifts in their training Why he teaches his bounciest athletes not only how to land, but how to fall properly tooThe secret training tip that the world's best professional DUNKERS all commonly useThe 3 strategies he used to boost his own vertical jump from 32”-47”Why every drill and exercise you do with basketball players should NOT be basketball-specific What a trial session with James Harden taught him about the power of authenticityHow Rob Pelinka giving him a chance to work with NBA players changed his coaching trajectoryTo learn more about Paul's coaching, visit his website and follow him on Instagram.

Growing up in Flagstaff, Arizona, Paul Fabritiz followed the example of his older volleyball-playing sister to increase his vertical jump. He also worked on his shooting and skills and became a college-level player. But every season, he seemed to suffer a major injury to his hands, wrists, or feet, and after playing at Mesa Community College and Northern Arizona University, Paul decided to focus his efforts on coaching. This led to him earning a degree in exercise and wellness. During his final year at Arizona State University, Paul hustled to build his nascent coaching business using an evidence-based approach. Doubling down after graduation, he began training ASU players and others who wanted to not only increase their vertical leap, but also become more durable on the court. When Rob Pelinka reached out about Paul training the NBA players and college-to-pros talents he represented at the time, Paul moved to Southern California and continued to grow PJF Performance into one of the most respected basketball training companies on the planet. In this episode, Paul shares: How his mom prepared him for the grind to become one of the best in his industryAvoiding workload spikes to help reduce injury riskHow AAU is causing 12-year-old players to be injured at alarming ratesWays to combat the AAU injury cycle & speed of today's gameWhy upper body resistance training is so key for basketball players To learn more about Paul's coaching, visit his website and follow him on Instagram.

Amanda graduated from Mesa Community College and is currently the successful owner of Oak Cliff Pilates in Dallas, Tx. Peyton and Amanda discuss cosmetology school, being a female business owner, and following your passions.

Bradley Kendrex is the Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Mesa Community College in the Maricopa Community College system in the Phoenix, Arizona area. In this episode, Kendrex joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about the challenges of being CBO at two colleges simultaneously, how continuing as an instructor helps him stay current, and the ever-changing times in which we're living.   “Higher education is renowned for being planted in tradition and staying current and trying to keep steady through whatever is going on in society, but I feel like we're in more tumultuous times than we always acknowledge,” he says. He continues that we need to start opening doors and windows that have been excluded in the past and have the hard conversations about what is core, what is important, and what needs to be done to grow and sustain that part of the community.   Join us for a conversation with Kendrex as he talks about the importance of having a broader context to the role, using storytelling with analytics in this business, and the value of learning from mistakes Jenga-style.

We had a great conversation with Author & Fitness Expert Pete McCall on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from family, fitness, tips on exercising, sacrifices, he told some great stories to a whole lot more! We also talked abut his podcast All About Fitness and his new book Ageless Intensity. This was a powerful conversation!Pete McCall CSCS is the expert's expert, a master trainer for Core Health & Fitness (the parent company of Nautilus, StairMaster, Star Trac, and Schwinn), a content contributor for 24-Hour Fitness, and an adjunct faculty member in exercise science at both Mesa Community College and San Diego State University, who now brings his knowledge to consumers in a relatable and easy format.He is the owner and president of All About Fitness and host of the All About Fitness podcast. Multiple certifications he holds include from the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and he holds a CSCS certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also the author of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple. He is frequently quoted in national publications such as Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Men's Fitness, Shape, and Self and for more than a decade has educated personal trainers around the world, including teaching for both ACE and NASM, and has delivered wellness education talks for the U.S. Navy (at Naval Air Station North Island), the White House, the World Bank, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and Reebok.McCall earned his Master of Science degree in exercise science and health promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania, and he holds the Fellow in Applied Functional Science credential from the Gray Institute. A semiretired rugby player, he has played for Santa Monica Rugby Club, Potomac Athletic Club, and the Boston Irish Wolfhounds, where he was a member of the 2007 men's Division III national championship team. He lives in San Diego, CA and enjoys mountain biking, obstacle course races, hiking, keeping up with his two children, and coaching youth rugby.

Bradley Kendrex visits the New Media Lab Experience at MCC this week to discuss his role as Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations of Chandler Gilbert Community College and Mesa Community College.

Steven Yarbrough is a legend in the state of Arizona.  His bio tells half the story:"Steven B. Yarbrough is a former Republican member of the Arizona State Senate, representing District 17 from 2011 to 2019. Yarbrough served as state Senate president from 2017 to 2019.  Yarbrough was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Arizona State Senate because of term limits. Yarbrough previously served as Senate majority leader from 2015 to 2017.  Yarbrough served in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 21 from 2003 to 2011.  Yarbrough' professional experience includes working as a Partner with Yarbrough, Moll and Dunn, as a teacher at Mesa Community College, as Director of the Office of Student Affairs at Arizona State University, and as the Executive Director of the state's largest State Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship Organization:  Arizona Christian Schools Tuition Organization."The other half of the story is that of a committed Christ follower who has held to his ideals in spite of outrageous attacks in the media and being a target for standing firm on religious liberty and educational freedom.  In today's Kingdom Culture Conversation, that's the half of the story we delve into...  How do you hold up when attacked?  How do you stick to your guns when everyone is gunning for you?For more information on Senator Yarbrough's track record in Arizona politics, please click here.To learn about the Arizona Christian Schools Tuition Organization, follow this link."Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created through Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative of Northwest Christian School.For more information on Frameworks, please visit:  https://frameworks.ncsaz.org/For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

Mesa Community College's Dr. Nora Reyes visits the New Media Lab this week and speaks about student success with Dr. Eddie Webb.

This week we welcome Laura Ballard, the Director of eLearning and the Z Degree program at Mesa Community College.

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As the largest single campus continuing care retirement community in Arizona, Glencroft has been an incubator for innovation for 50 years. John Wenzlau and Steve Heller share details about their holistic approach to wellness that is inclusive for all. About John Currently, John Wenzlau serves as the President & CEO of Glencroft Center for Modern Aging in Arizona. Hired by the Glencroft nonprofit board to reposition the Center as a leader in the changing landscape serving seniors, Wenzlau pioneered the development of the ZoeLife™ Network, a faith-based lifestyle program that empowers aging adults to pursue vitality through a full, active and purposeful life. He co-produces and co-hosts the ZoeLife™ Radio talk show with 40,000 listeners on Facebook Live. He is the author of the forthcoming book titled, “Falling for ZoeLife. Trilingual in English, French and German, Wenzlau holds a Master of Divinity and M. A. R. E. (Gerontology) from Southwestern Baptist Seminary; an MBA (Finance/Marketing) from Southern Methodist University; an M.A. (German/Linguistics) and a B.A. (Political Science) from the University of Oregon and has pursued Doctoral Studies (Philosophy) at the University of Munich, Germany. Mesa Community College, the largest of the 10 community colleges in the Maricopa County District in Mesa, AZ, named him Teacher of the Year. His passion is providing an alternative way of living for people who are aging in place, and to influence the perception that retirement can be the most energizing years of life. About Steve Steve Heller is co-founder of ZoeLife at Glencroft. A ZoeLife community empowers aging adults to pursue vitality through a full, active, and purposeful life, providing a holistic approach to wellness for senior living communities. Mr. Heller first implemented ZoeLife at the Glencroft where he oversees ZoeLife programs and operations. Mr. Heller integrates ZoeLife principles with his extensive knowledge of exercise physiology and rehabilitation conditioning to help aging adults achieve and sustain the greatest level of independence and quality of life for as long as possible. Heller is the Co-founder and Director of Fore-Max Training Systems for Westin Hotels & Resorts. He served for 16 years as an exercise physiologist and trainer for professional athletes (NFL, NBA, PGA, LPGA, MLB) within the luxury hospitality industry. His work and programs have been covered by New York Times, USA Today, Forbes andMen's Journal, among others. Key Takeaways Residents don't pay extra for Glencroft programming. The faith-based campus is a low-income provider that makes all programs accessible to everyone. ZoeLife is inspired by the Blue Zones and six pillars of wellness physical, social, emotional, spiritual intellectual and vocational. Metrics confirm ZoeLife's success. For example, the number of resident falls was reduced from 35 a month to 15. Occupancy and census also showed measurable benefits: Glencroft was at 92% occupancy was when ZoeLife was first introduced and went up to 98% in 2020—in the middle of the pandemic.

Circa 1850, an international school of racial typology favoring the superiority of Caucasian's over all people of color had begun to develop and publicly express itself. This international school propagated the pseudo-science of biological and intellectual inferiority of African descended people has been referred to as “scientific racism.” In 1850, Haitian Joseph Anténor Firmin challenged and meticulously dismantled the dangerous pillars of the race myth and race propaganda. Gershom Williams, Sr explains this environment, the players, and Firmin's response. Gershom Williams, Sr is a retired Adjunct Professor of African-American History and African-American Studies at Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona. Routledge Press released his essay "Anténor Firmin, Pan-Africanism, and the Struggle for Race Vindication" Port Of Harlem Talk Radio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/port-of-harlem-talk-radio/support

Kyle Lillie is an Assistant Track & Field Coach at Sacramento State University working with the throwers. He began his coaching career at Division III Husson University in Bangor, ME in 2015 and soon after, Mesa Community College in Arizona before arriving at his current role at Sac State in 2018. A two-time junior college All-American, Lillie claimed the outdoor title and placed 2nd in indoors in shot put in 2012 before making his way to Arizona State University. At ASU he was an NCAA qualifier in the hammer throw placing as high as 5th at Pac-12 Outdoor Championships in 2015 and currently sitting 4th all-time at ASU with a 210'02” hammer throw. After college he looked to make the US Olympic trials for the 2016 Olympics but after falling just short began his career in Highland Games where he quickly went from amateur status in 2 ½ years to Professional in 2018 after capturing two Amateur World Championship Titles. Lillie continues to compete on the professional circuit in Highland Games all across the United States and World. In addition, he's competed in strongman as well as various natural stone challenges. Cerberus Strength Use Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.com

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Diane M. Meza, ED.D. Director, Maricopa Information Technology Institute, joins Mesa Chamber of Commerce CEO & President Sally Harrison, and Bob Nelson, Mesa Chamber Director of Communications. They discuss the new App boutique and Technopreneur program that pairs Mesa Chamber of Commerce businesses seeking app development  with technology students. Contact Diane Meza, MITI-EV director, at 480-461-7077 or diane.meza@mesacc.edu, to hire technology students, offer internships, or to discuss other ways your business may engage with the MCC Technopreneur Experience program with no financial investment.    About Mesa Community College: Mesa Community College is nationally recognized as an Aspen Prize Top 150 U.S. Community College and is known for service learning, career and technical programs, civic engagement and innovative approaches to education. The college serves as a resource for career readiness, transfer education, workforce development and lifelong learning. Host to more than 30,000 students annually, MCC offers degree and certificate programs online, at its two campuses, the Mesa Downtown Center and additional locations. Through the implementation of Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services, MCC is transforming ways it champions student success; college completion, university transfer and career attainment for all students. MCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution. The diverse student body includes more than 400 international students representing over 60 countries. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success, providing the education and training to empower MCC students to compete locally and globally. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of the 10 colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. Learn more at mesacc.edu. Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).  Learn more about them   For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community. The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Each episode is recorded in the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to mesa Chamber members. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org © 2020 Mesa Chamber

Welcome to the Platform Podcast! In this episode we chat to Ali Borhani! Ali is currently the assistant coach at Boise State. Ali has been at the program for 3 years and he delves into the ins and outs of Boise State tennis. He also talks about his time at Mesa Community College where he was not only a coach, but a student at the same time! Great chat, give it a listen and drop a like if you you enjoyed this episode! For more information visit our site at www.platformsportsmanagement.com

Dr. Jeff Messer is a professor of exercise science at Mesa Community College in Arizona. He was an 8:22 3000m runner in college. As a high school head cross country coach he won 6 state titles with Xavier College Prep and 3 state titles with Desert Vista. In 2016 he was named HS Girls XC Coach of the Year by the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. His teams have been nationally ranked and he’s worked with professional runners as well. He is now assisting the NAZ and Tinman Elite groups.To connect with Jeff:messerjeff@yahoo.com(480) 776-9244To connect with me:@steadfast_runningjonathanmederos@hotmail.com

Carolyn Harding with Cynthia Brown, Sabrina Jordan and Donald Wiggins, organizers and legal advisor for the newly submitted state-wide ballot initiative to End Qualified Immunity in Ohio. Cynthia Brown is a Political Humanitarian, Advocate, Organizer, Strategist, Visionary. She is from Youngstown, Oh, where she studied Media @ Communication, & Africans Americans Studies at Youngstown, Ohio, and continued her studies in Public Policy at Mesa Community College. She received the Slanczka Achievement Certificate for Diplomacy and the Distinguished Diplomate award for The Model United Conference 65th Far West in San Francisco. She is the Executive Director @ CEO of Heartbeat Movement Inc, and Committee Chair for Accountability Now Ohio. Sabrina Jordan is the founder/chair of Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality, Inc. OFUAPB. She is the proud mother of Jamal Mcshann who was 22 years old when he was killed on October 15, 2013 due to gun violence, and Jamarco Mcshann who was killed when he was 23 years old on October 20th 2017 by the hands of Moraine, Ohio police officers. In February 2018, she had no choice but to stand up, and speak up about gun violence and police brutality, so she began building OFUAPB, “to fight against police brutality and make legislative changes in order to save lives, and to support our extended families, who, while not related by blood, are bonded to us through the needless bloodshed of our loved ones.” Donald Wiggins began his career in local government and politics in New York City working on public housing and public safety matters. He relocated to Columbus, OH to pursue a Master of Public Administration degree at The Ohio State University—John Glenn College of Public Affairs. He went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate, from Capital University, to further his ability to assist a diverse range of communities and individuals in their quest to remedy challenges caused by ineffective, or nonexistent government policy. After completing law school, he pursued his passion for environmental law and policy, and worked to improve Ohio's, and the Nation's, safety net surrounding drinking water sources. In January 2019 he began to practice law with a focus on appellate law and constitutional law, and in 2020, Donald founded a Civic-Tech company, Initiate Change, LLC., with a vision to develop the software and tools which help free societies flourish by improving citizens civic understanding and access to the levers of legislative and policy change. AccountabilityNowOhio.com GrassRoot Ohio, Conversations with everyday people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Every Friday 5:00pm, EST on 94.1FM & streaming worldwide @ WGRN.org, Sundays at 2:00pm EST on 92.7/98.3 FM and streams @ WCRSFM.org, and Sundays at 4:00pm EST, at 107.1 FM, Wheeling/Moundsville WV on WEJP-LP FM. Contact Us if you would like GrassRoot Ohio on your local station. Check us out and Like us on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassroot_ohio/ If you miss the Friday broadcast, you can find it here: All shows/podcasts archived at SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 GrassRoot Ohio is now on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../grassroot-ohio/id1522559085 This GrassRoot Ohio interview can also be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX2t1Z7_qae803BzDF4PtQ/ Intro and Exit music for GrassRoot Ohio is "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia: https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8 There's a time to listen and learn, a time to organize and strategize, And a time to Stand Up/ Fight Back!

In this episode, we discussKate Mohler on bipolar disorder, accommodations, self-care and supporting colleagues. What is bipolar disorder like? What accommodations can we make for students. How can colleagues be more supportive?Highlights include:How have you reintegrated yourself into the campus community? (1:33)Reconciling our actions (5:23)How do we recognize signs of a mental illness both in students and in colleagues? (7:23)What can supporters do for their own self-care when supporting colleagues going through depression, mania or aggression? (12:10)What about those with the actual mental illness? What can they do for self-care? How can they avoid an episode or at least avoid it interfering with work? (14:07)Acceptance (17:04)As we know, anyone can become disabled at any time. What accommodations can be put in place in order to anticipate mental health issues? (20:00)What might an awareness campaign look like? (22:55)Can we put some kind of notice in the syllabus? What should it say? (24:43)Do you have any last advice that you'd like to give our listeners? (26:00)Resources Mentioned"As a Disabled Person, Embracing 'Crip Time' Helped Me Define My Own "Normal"" by Javed Avidi Foundation. https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2020/10/embracing-crip-time-lessons-from-teaching-and-learning-during-the-pandemic/"Six Ways of Looking at Crip Time" by Ellen Samuels. https://dsq-sds.org/article/view/5824/4684Price, Margaret. Mad at School: Rhetorics of Mental Disability and Academic Life. University of Michigan Press, 2014. About Kate MohlerKate Mohler earned a B.A. in English from Bemidji State University in Minnesota in 1989 and an MFA in creative writing from Arizona State University in 1994. She has taught composition for Mesa Community College since 1995. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016.Support the show

Brian and Maria speak with former Casa Grande Union and current Louisiana Lafayette football player Trevor Russell about his long journey to become a Ragin' Cajun.

Lori Guthrie is a former police officer, park ranger, Anasazi Trailwalker, and forever destroyer of all wilderness trash. She also co-teaches an outdoor survival class at Mesa Community College with her husband Greg. Lori talks about how hiking helped her work through her divorce and gain self confidence and healing. She is still very involved at Anasazi as a "carpet walker" and serves as a mother-figure to many trailwalkers, especially the ones who live in her basement. Long Live Lori! Follow Lori: Instagram: @IrisEmber --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ford-erickson/support

In this episode, we discussKate Mohler on bipolar disorder, accommodations, self-care and supporting colleagues. What is bipolar disorder like? What accommodations can we make for students. How can colleagues be more supportive?Highlights include:On bipolar disorder and her manic episodeThe importance of a support networkWhat is Crip Time?What are some accommodations we can make?Journals of PlaceResources MentionedWhat Is Bipolar Disorder? by Helen M. Farrell. https://www.ted.com/talks/helen_m_farrell_what_is_bipolar_disorder?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare"As a Disabled Person, Embracing 'Crip Time' Helped Me Define My Own "Normal"" by Javed Avidi Foundation. https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2020/10/embracing-crip-time-lessons-from-teaching-and-learning-during-the-pandemic/"Six Ways of Looking at Crip Time" by Ellen Samuels. https://dsq-sds.org/article/view/5824/4684Price, Margaret. Mad at School: Rhetorics of Mental Disability and Academic Life. University of Michigan Press, 2014.About Kate MohlerKate Mohler earned a B.A. in English from Bemidji State University in Minnesota in 1989 and an MFA in creative writing from Arizona State University in 1994. She has taught composition for Mesa Community College since 1995. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016.Support the show

AT Still University (ATSU) Physician Assistant Program Professor Dr. Raymond Pavlick, is one of Osmosis’ Raise the Line Faculty Award winners for 2020! Dr. Pavlick hopes his students see his teaching efforts as his way of paying it forward. “The way that I work with them and the way that I treat them, that's what I want the students to do with the patients in their future career,” he tells host Lindsey Smith. While teaching for ATSU, Dr. Pavlick also trains paramedics at the nearby Mesa Community College.

Arizona Theatre Company’s Sean Daniels and Chanel Bragg discuss CoronaLogs with the artists, makers, and mentors behind it. CoronaLogs: Explorations of Identity, Culture and Well-Being During COVID-19 is a community based project between ATC and Mesa Community College & Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts. Tune in to Hang & Focus Friday, January 22, 2021 at 4 PM MST for the ATC premiere of the project! #ArizonaTheatreCompany #MesaCC #HangAndFocus #Podcast #Theatre

I started my career in dance in 1996 as a dancer for Culture Shock San Diego. My only formal training was staging and choreography at Mesa Community College with Angie Bunch. She promoted me to Artistic Director for CSSD in 2000. That same year, my teammate and best friend passed away from cancer. This gave me the drive to pursue dance seriously. I had an agent briefly but failed to become a professional industry dancer. Eventually I became known for my thematic dance medleys with CSSD. Later, I produced and became the CEO of the event Bustagroove aka Body Rock Dance Competition. I also produced Body Rock Junior, several talent shows, a dance play, and a dating game! I no longer perform due to age/physical injuries but remain active behind the scenes. Before COVID, I judged events regularly and remained a mentor for over 25 years. I recently completed my Masters in Family Therapy. So I also love talking with people and host my own Youtube Channel and Podcast called Boba Talk. Since COVID, I have been offering talks on present issues in our dance community. I’ve also been hosting learning and healing circles as a Creative / Mental Health Coach. #OfLikeMindsPodcast #Dance #Educator Intro.: 0:00 Upbringing and where you grew up?: 0:31 Learning dance not in a studio setting.: 4:37 Elementary/Middle/High School comparison.: 7:52 Being thrust into leadership.: 10:30 What if you didn't go to Zamorano?: 11:56 Experience in middle school.: 13:20 How did you keep up with dance transitioning from middle to high school?: 17:00 When did you learn dance in the studio?: 18:00 What kept you dancing through all the doubt?: 19:12 What was the first studio you were involved with?: 20:44 Your first class with Angie Bunch? How that changed your mentality?: 24:21 Notable OG Culture Shock, Jabbawockeez taking Angie's class.: 29:08 Transition to Culture Shock San Diego.: 30:21 What the team aspect was like during the mid 90's.: 33:00 Pros & cons of team environment before vs now.: 35:44 Dealing with dance getting taken away from you.: 39:41 Competing with yourself to constantly grow.: 46:27 What were your feelings when the term "urban" was finally removed?: 50:31 Fellow dancers evolving during covid.: 56:02 How covid, social distancing and online learning affect dancers negatively?: 58:36 What drove you and inspired you to help create Bustagroove? (now known as Body Rock).: 1:00:41 Bringing Hip Hop in the Theater. Bustagroove to Body Rock name change explained.: 1:06:20 Inspiration for creating "Boba Talk".: 1:12:26 If you could say anything to your thirteen-year-old self what would it be?: 1:16:16

This week, the New Media Lab Experience welcomes Dr. Lori Berquam, Interim President of Mesa Community College. Hosted by Dr. Eddie Webb.

CEO and President of ROLFS Global, Francis Tesmer speaks about the new partnership between ROLFS Third Space Institute, Mesa Community College, and Arizona State University for the Beauty and Wellness degree at MCC, while working to modernize the beauty industry. Hosted by Dr. Eddie Webb.

This week we welcome Dr. Craig Jacobsen, English Department Chair of Mesa Community College about Student Basic Needs and Distance Learning. Hosted by Dr. Eddie Webb.

CEO and President of ROLFS Global, Francis Tesmer speaks about the new partnership between ROLFS Third Space Institute, Mesa Community College, and Arizona State University for the Beauty and Wellness degree at MCC, while working to modernize the beauty industry. Hosted by Dr. Eddie Webb.

This week, the New Media Lab Experience welcomes Dr. Lori Berquam, Interim President of Mesa Community College. Hosted by Dr. Eddie Webb.

Brian and Maria speak with former Coolidge High School quarterback Vince Smith about playing in the high school state championship with the Bears, the injury that derailed his football playing career which led him down a dark path and how he turned his life around to become a Bishop.

Dennis Kibbe teaches Computer Information Systems at Mesa Community College in Arizona. In the spring of 2020, Dennis and Summer touched base about the rapid switch to online teaching and learning during the outbreak of COVID19. An expert in teaching using technology, Dennis had a lot of excellent advice for his fellow teachers about teaching online, and doing it well. Dennis suggests his students use the Pomodoro technique to help them to focus getting work done for classes. It's a tried and true method that writers use all the time. But students in any class can benefit from this approach to manage their time. Looking for a good book? Dennis suggests The Science of Getting Rich, which inspired the film The Secret. Hear the interview wherever you get your podcasts.Show notes: Dennis attended several useful webinars in the spring, and encourages you to check out Discovery Education.Consider the Pomodoro technique! One of our narrators, Helen Sword, has a great video with a built-in timer! Connect with Dennis by contacting him through his Mesa Community College profile. Interview Date: 4/13/2020Connect with us:Click here to tell us your story.Why is it called More and More Every Day? Click here to read our first More and More post. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @smcchistoryClick here to join our mailing list.

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Anna Sarao about what it takes to put on a dance competition for thousands of dancers. These ladies spit it all out, the good and the bad.  In this episode you will learn about: How you can feel uncertain about one dance path and yet end up finding a dance path that suits you.What kind of sacrifices you can make to pursue your dance goals.The importance of committing 100% to a dance business.What older dancers want to teach the dance community now.What kind of changes the dance community might have after the pandemic.  Show Notes:Quote: “You are the walking answer to your life.” Anna talks about how she went from being one of the OG dancers on Culture Shock San Diego, CA to becoming the Artistic Director and going into building Body Rock dance competition. Question Highlights:What inspired you to start dancing?You created Body Rock. Tell is how did you come upon that and what’s your favorite part about being a dance competition director?Tell us about your most memorable Body Rock competition year.We know that it’s been hard for creatives during this pandemic. What have you been doing to stay motivated and have you discovered anything new?You have your masters in family therapy and you're a mental health coach. Where did you go to school and what inspired you to focus on that? About Anna:Anna started her career in dance in 1996 as a dancer for Culture Shock San Diego. The only formal training was staging and choreography at Mesa Community College with Angie Bunch. She promoted her to Artistic Director for CSSD in 2000. That same year, her teammate and best friend passed away from cancer. This gave Anna the drive to pursue dance seriously. She had an agent briefly but failed to become a professional industry dancer. Eventually she became known for her thematic dance medleys with CSSD. Later, she produced and became the CEO of the event Bustagroove aka Body Rock Dance Competition. Anna also produced Body Rock Junior, several talent shows, a dance play, and a dating game! She no longer performs due to age/physical injuries but remains active behind the scenes. Before COVID, she judged events regularly and remained a mentor for over 25 years. She recently completed her Masters in Family Therapy. Anna also loves talking with people and hosted her own Youtube Channel and Podcast called Boba Talk. Since COVID, she has been offering talks on presenting issues in our dance community. Anna has also been hosting learning and healing circles as a Creative / Mental Health Coach. Follow Anna:Anna on IGBody Rock on IGAnna on FacebookBody Rock on YouTubeAnna Sarao's Boba Talk Follow us:Learn more: Dance Your LifeLearn more: Maxt Out Dance CompetitionInstagram @maxtoutdanceMaxt Out on FacebookTikTok @maxtoutdanceSign-up for our FREE Maxt Out at Home Dance Classes! Follow Joanna:Learn more The Get Up GirlJoanna Vargas on InstagramJoanna Vargas on FacebookTikTok @joannavargasofficialOperation Underground Railroad – OURRescue.org

Craig Willett: Welcome to the Sherp’s cave. I’ve been excited to invite you into my office. This has been the place where I go to rest and recover on my climb to the top. I think to get to the top, it takes time to contemplate and think about your journey. As a Sherpa, I like to help and assist you along the way. I’ve climbed many a mountain in my life, and I’m sure you have too. I’d like to welcome you to the Biz Sherpa podcast. This is Craig Willett, the Biz Sherpa. As we explore the Sherp’s cave today, we’re going to take time to step back and talk to the “King of the Reset Button.” If you remember our first episode called, “The Reset Button,” I talked about the principle of looking at where you spend your time. The key is to look to find and have an objective to spend 80 percent of your time doing what you like in your business. This means that you’re doing things that recharge your battery, but also bring great satisfaction from your employees and your customers. Otherwise, the business is running you and you’ll burn out quickly. Today, we’re going to talk to Warren who owns LeSueur Car Company in Tempe, Arizona. He is the king of the reset button. You’ll see from his colorful life how many times he’s reset and been able to derive more from his life and from his business. For you, what I hope you take from today is that the questions I’m able to ask and the answers he gives will give you motivation, make you feel that the challenges you face that you’re not alone, and also, that you have an opportunity to refresh and think about how you can spend your time being effective and productive in your business. This is Craig Willett, the Biz Sherpa. I’m happy to welcome today into the Sherpa’s Cave, Warren LeSueur. Warren is not only a special guest for me to have on the show, but also a great friend. I’ll never forget the day after he listened to our first episode from our podcast, “Hitting the Reset Button,” he called me and he said, “Craig, I’m the king of the reset button.” He didn’t know what he was going to listen to. He told me he stayed up throughout the night, trying to think of all the ways he hit the reset button in his life. So, I welcome today, Warren LeSueur. Warren owns LeSueur Car Company in Tempe, Arizona. He started in 1975. In the first year, I think he did around $50,000 in sales. Is that right? Warren LeSueur: That’s about right. Craig Willett: Now, today he sells over $38 million of cars from his used car lot in Tempe, Arizona. It’s a family-owned and operated business. We’ll talk a little bit today about how to manage a family-owned and operated business with Warren. I think you’ll find him colorful, insightful, and motivating. I’m grateful that he’d be my first guest for our first video episode. Warren, I want to have you start by telling us some of your life. I know you shared with me one time that when you were 13 years old, you grew your hair so long they kicked you out of school. What happened? Warren LeSueur: Well, I can say that it really wasn’t that long, but there were some pretty strict standards in the 1964, ’65 area. The dean at Scottsdale High School called 18 of us in and told us we had to either cut our hair or we were out of school. I have to selfishly admit that I found that as an opportunity to not have to go to high school. I don’t want anybody to get the wrong impression, especially the youth, because that isn’t really the best way to go. Because it’s important that you do your studies and that you learn. Craig Willett: Education’s important to being a business owner. Warren LeSueur: It is. Craig Willett: Not all dropouts do well. Warren LeSueur: They don’t. In fact— Craig Willett: In fact, you’re not a dropout, really. Tell me a little bit about how you eventually made it back into college and how that impacted your starting your business. Warren LeSueur: Well, it’s kind of a long story, but I’ll say that, when I left the high school at 13, a little soon after that, I ended up moving out of the house. I also quit church and I ended up moving back home because I had some bad experiences while I was out on my own for the first time, and plus rent was only 50 bucks a month, but that influences what you can have sometimes when you’re moving out with your friends. At 16 lifesaving, I came back. Then at 17, I decided to move to Hawaii. Craig Willett: That sounds like fun. Vacation? Warren LeSueur: No, this was the start of life. I had this lady that said that we could live with her, and her son had moved from Scottsdale and so they were already living there. She took one look at us and said, “No, you’re not living here,” because both of us had long hair. It was down to our shoulders by then. Then I took my 200 bucks, bought a $90 plane ticket, had $110 left, paid for a couple of weeks of an apartment, and it turned out that I was trying to get a job, and so is everybody else in Hawaii. It was hard to get a job at first, but I finally did land a job. Craig Willett: What’d you do? Warren LeSueur: I dug out palm trees by hand and I was a gardener. I worked for this Samoan guy who was—he was a real big guy. He’d put you to work and you had no excuses. You worked. Craig Willett: Is that the hardest you’ve ever worked in your life? Warren LeSueur: No, but he had a strong work ethic, and that was good to have. Then, they decided to hold my pay back for two weeks. Then the problem with that was that I had to eat. Craig Willett: Why did they hold your pay back for two weeks? Warren LeSueur: Just so that I’d have money when I quit, but the other thing, I had to move out of that place. I moved into almost like a closet with my roommate and went outside. It was the 4th of July. It almost sounded like I was in Vietnam. There were so much explosions and celebrations in Hawaii. This guy came up and took a knife to my throat and said, “If you’re going to live here, you’re going to pay protection money.” He was really drunk on whiskey. That was the last night I stayed in that place, and I moved to the jungle. Craig Willett: It doesn’t sound like a step up to me. What happened? Why’d you pick the jungle? Warren LeSueur: Because it was a lot safer than this guy. He looked like he was fresh out of prison. Craig Willett: Sounds like the rent was right too. Warren LeSueur: The rent was free, but there were helicopters overhead. The police were always looking for somebody that was living out there. It would rain. I was able to put together a newspaper for the first couple of nights, and then I raised enough money to get a space blanket to cover myself to keep myself out of the rain. Craig Willett: So, you were 17 living in the jungle in Hawaii, basically homeless. Warren LeSueur: Homeless. Craig Willett: Did you still have a job? Warren LeSueur: I did get a job, but I didn’t have any money for food. Another possible thing I should have prepared more for. I would have to panhandle for beans, which were 15 cents, and rice, which was 15 cents. A big score was a dollar for a sweet roll at the marketplace in Honolulu. Craig Willett: Sounds good. Well, how did you make it then out of the jungle and into college? Because I know you have a college education. What was that transition? Warren LeSueur: I will mention this, by the way, that I did take showers at the pavilions, and I was able to bathe in the King Kamehameha Highway, and I surfed every day when I wasn’t working. Craig Willett: I’m sure your mom was happy to hear that you did take baths and showers. Warren LeSueur: Yeah, it was nice. I didn’t risk much. I did buy a Hillman Minx. My first car that I’d ever owned personally, it was a Hillman Minx convertible. Craig Willett: I don’t even know what that is. Warren LeSueur: It’s an English car and a convertible. Anyway, at the end of my stay there, I sold that car, had enough to move back and had some money, because I made a little money on it too, and I moved back to Scottsdale. Craig Willett: Here’s the budding of a car career. Warren LeSueur: Yeah, that was the first car in the beginning. Craig Willett: It was the first profit that you’ve made. Warren LeSueur: Yeah. After that, when I moved back to Scottsdale, here I’ve got this really good tan, and I’ve got hair now down to the middle of my back. Oh, that my Scottsdale High School Dean of Students could see me now. Then I end up getting a job putting on rock and roll concerts with Janis Joplin, Jose Feliciano, and Grand Funk Railroad. I had a mentor by the name of Andrew Cavaliery who had just gotten a degree in psychology, and Grand Funk Railroad was just starting to be formed together as a band. I talked to Andy at great length. He was a great mentor. He suggested that maybe I look at a couple of scenarios. If I wanted to go to Tokyo and start going on a world tour, I could do that with Grand Funk Railroad. Craig Willett: What would you do with Grand Funk? Warren LeSueur: Just helped with equipment and just a roadie, kind of a roadie. Craig Willett: Stage in—roadie, okay. Warren LeSueur: Or the other thing was go to college and make something of myself. He said that he thought that I was better than what I was. He encouraged that maybe I consider college. I ended up going back and taking a GED test for high school equivalency, and then took an SAT test, and then going to Mesa Community College, where I studied creative writing, philosophy and business. I remember I had this one teacher, Coach Nix, and he was failing me because I didn’t go run the mile all the time. I said, “Hey, coach, how am I going to get an A in this?” He was sort of like Bill Murray in Stripes. He said, “Swear you’ll come in first or second and I’ll give you an A.” I walked up to the quarterback of the Mesa Community College football team and said, “You and I are best friends around this track.” I ran the mile. That’s why he was failing me, I didn’t go run. Ran that in 5:26. Here I smoked and was not in condition, but I was so dedicated to staying in college that I ended up running that 5:26 and coming in second. Craig Willett: What a lesson, to not want to fail, to be able to put out like that. Not even train, just to be able to—out of this inner desire to be successful, you were able to run that. Warren LeSueur: Soon after that, I had this opportunity. It was the Kent State massacre. They had killed about five students, and I ended up taking the flag down at the flagpole with a thousand students around, and I thought, for sure, I was going to be kicked out. I was ushered into the Dean of Students of MCC. He wasn’t for the war in Vietnam, and he said that he brought me in for my own safekeeping. I didn’t think that maybe somebody would object to me doing that, but it was not a very popular war at that time. I had a high lottery number, so I didn’t have to go. But that was another thing that I was worried at that point I might have ended my college career. Craig Willett: Eventually, you did graduate. Is there something that you took in college that helped shape your career and that helped you choose the automotive dealership business for your career? Warren LeSueur: In business policies, they had two classes that you could take—I mean, two courses or two business studies that I did. One was on Raleigh bikes and the other one was on Volkswagen. I was trying to decide if I wanted to sell bikes or Volkswagens, but the Volkswagens won. Craig Willett: How did you start your business? Now that you get your college degree, tell me how you went into business. How much money did it take to get started as a car dealer? Warren LeSueur: Well, I asked my wife to marry me. I worked as a carpenter for the guy that used to own Thomas Mall. I wasn’t a carpenter, but I learned how to be one quick, and I earned $1,000. My wife was working at a dress shop, and she was fired because the manager wanted to hire her sister that was coming out from Ohio. So, here my wife and I each had $1,000. I got hired on at the Phoenix Union High school to be a buyer for their school district. Then they froze employment in ’75, and my wife and I still decided we loved each other, decided we still would get married, even though we both were jobless, and we ended up moving in. I wound up curbing cars, and then later I got busted selling. Craig Willett: Tell us what curbing cars is. Warren LeSueur: Well, that’s where you sell cars out of your townhouse without a license. I got busted by the motor vehicle department and I was turned in by a jealous friend of mine who was in the car business. So, I ended up looking for this place, and I found the place where I’m currently located, I rented this place. It had a house on it and some little mountains with cactuses. Craig Willett: How big was that lot? Warren LeSueur: It was five acres, but they only gave me like an acre of it. So, we started there. Craig Willett: How many cars did you start out with on your lot? Warren LeSueur: Well, we had about six or seven cars, eight cars we built up. I would get up at four in the morning, and I saw my father do this as a high school moonlighting teacher. So, I would get up between four and six and go buy the cars, and then get back to my car lot. I’d already started having customers. I’d have to sometimes come out in a room to sell a car because we didn’t have a lot of employees. We ended up detailing the cars, cleaning them up. They were $200 to $500, $600, $700 cars, and we would sell them. Sometimes people would come out and say, “Wow, there was a car that sounded a lot like this that morning. I wish we could have gotten it,” and I said, “Yeah, I wish you could have too.” And I sold him that car. Craig Willett: That’s interesting. Tell me a little bit about what you were not expecting, other than the Department of Motor Vehicles shutting you down for curbing cars, what challenges did you face that you weren’t expecting as a business owner when you started up, and then maybe tell also a little bit about hiring your first employee? Warren LeSueur: Well, I was told that mechanics were a frill. You didn’t really need to do that, but I didn’t believe that. I believed that I was only as good as my weakest link in that car. So, I hired a mechanic to work for me to do it on the side, and I hired a guy to detail cars. I had some really good employees. I’ve always hired really good people. Here we were off and reconditioning cars, and Bernie Waller, who worked with me for 26 years, I ended up hiring him. He could reseal an engine better than anybody. In my time, in the early days, I bought and sold 5,500 Volkswagen Ghias, Squarebacks and Buses. We were just making these nice. We were doing Indian blanket seats from AMC Pacers later. We were painting and putting in fender beading. Craig Willett: So you were doing more than just going out and finding a car in the morning and selling it later on in the day. You were able to really dress up some cars and really make them more marketable. Warren LeSueur: We had pride in our work, and we also knew how important it was, because we were selling a lot of these cars to friends and people that we knew. We didn’t want to have enemies. So, we were trying to have a good product. Craig Willett: Well, all business owners tend to ask the same question. I hear this often from our listeners and from other people I associate with, and that is, “My business seems to monopolize my life”. Can you share with us how many days a week you were working when you started your business and what impact that had on your life? Warren LeSueur: Well, I didn’t have a rich father, but he gave me a wealth of friends, and I ended up having that $2,000. I had to work seven days a week, and I might get up at four or five in the morning and then finish about eight o’clock by conking out and falling asleep. But seven days a week for seven years. All of a sudden, my wife decides that she wants to go to church and ruin everything. I’ve got two or three kids, and they’re screaming. My wife, she used her blackmail, she cried and she said she wasn’t getting anything out of church. So, she guilted me into going. Fortunately, church was 9:00 to 12:00, and the lot started at 12:00. I tried to do something good and I went to church. Craig Willett: Did that make a difference in your life? Warren LeSueur: Well, then I found out about this keeping the Sabbath day holy, and I worked six days a week instead. What ended up happening is I ended up doing better because I had some rest. I found out that resting was really good. The Lord built the earth in six days, and then had the day of rest. So, He had done this before, and who was I to argue? And I learned it from Him. Craig Willett: I’m a firm believer in taking the time to sit back and reflect and also recharge your battery so that you can focus on being more effective. We can wear ourselves down. Are there other changes you made in your personal life throughout your career that have helped you have more energy and helped you be more successful in business? Warren LeSueur: Well, I had a period right after I had gone to church, that I realized that I was hanging out with some of the wrong friends and I had some wrong influences going in my life. This was a reset time, and I had to change my life, change my friends, and work towards important things. One way that I did for a change is I read the Book of Mormon over two weeks, completed it in that amount of time. It was really eye-opening and it changed my life completely so that I could actually change from that. Then after that, I really developed a love for books. In college, I’d always read all my college textbooks from beginning to end because I was bored stiff listening to the teacher. Craig Willett: That’s interesting. My dad used to tell me one of the things he would do is read the encyclopedia or read the dictionary to get a better vocabulary. I always thought that was difficult. I tried it. You’re probably one of the first persons I’ve met that have read his college textbooks. Warren LeSueur: I got a good education. A lot of teachers, even back then, Margaret Mead says to “not teach students what to think, but how to think.” I didn’t get indoctrinated too much because I was always doing my own thinking and my own reading, but I read a lot of books after that, and I developed an insatiable desire to read and also kept up with starting the Old Testament and realizing I was in this for a long-term. I just completed the Old and New Testament again last week. Craig Willett: Great. What have you learned? What has reading done to enhance your success as a business owner? Warren LeSueur: Well, there’s an old saying that a person that doesn’t read, lives the life of one. A person that reads lives the life of a thousand. I really see the importance of picking up somebody’s book. They might have spent 30 years in their life learning how to do something. You can read about it in eight hours, and it’s such a way to resonate with your own soul, to learn about others and their experiences. Craig Willett: I think that’s great. I really like that. I find that that’s really important and have found that in my own career to take that time to ponder and reflect. It gives you the ability to brush off some of the stresses of business and focus on what’s important. There’s a lot of different functions at a used car dealership that have to go on. What do you choose to do, and where do you spend your time that makes it the most rewarding to you and most valuable to your employees and to your customers? Warren LeSueur: Well, I’m blessed with some really great employees and some really great family. Over 45 years, they’ve all learned how to do what they do. They overlap with one another in their specialties and their abilities. We’ve got really good men that run the lot. A lot of my salesmen are sons, but some of them aren’t. Craig Willett: Some are nephews. Warren LeSueur: Some are nephews and some are not related. They all know what to do and how to do it. We’ve taught them every phase of the business so that they have the ability to make their own decisions. It’s very important to empower people, because if you micromanage, you don’t get anything out of them, but if you empower them, they can reach for the stars. Craig Willett: With all of your experience in business, you’ve managed to do one of the great things in business, and that is to successfully own and successfully operate a family-run and family-owned business. Can you share with us any insights in what’s made it successful as a family-owned and family-operated business? Warren LeSueur: Well, I believe that everybody has their dreams, and you have to help them with those dreams and achievements. A good thing about my family is they’ve all ended up getting college degrees. That’s something that I always encouraged them to do. The last one that’s working on it right now is becoming a pilot and going to college. Everybody’s achieved in education, and then we also listen to podcasts and read and we’re into continuous improvement. Craig Willett: I think that’s great. How do you get along? Do they have other outside interests, or are they always working at the family business? Warren LeSueur: Well, sometimes it can be tough because they become competitive with each other because they’re salesmen too. Craig Willett: That’s tricky. Warren LeSueur: In comparison to anything like that, you can’t really do that or else it’s a bad situation. What they do though, Kris is an Ironman, and he also started a CrossFit gym with his wife, Tiersa. They really like to help people. As I’ve seen him do this, he’s always helping somebody get into a better physique, lose weight, and get healthy. Craig Willett: I think that’s a key to success in business anyway, being willing to help people. I’m sure his gym’s successful, but that probably makes him successful at the car lot. Warren LeSueur: It transfers very easily, because Kris also tries to help at the car lot. Each of my sons and my nephews and my brother and all the family of employees that we have take ownership and try to be of service and help. They do work hard at it. Jimmy, he actually runs the—or hikes the San Tan and hikes mountains all the time to stay in shape at night. Then, Steven was— Craig Willett: Was he a cross-country runner and a marathon? Warren LeSueur: No, Steven was a cross country runner though, the next one. Steven had a girlfriend, he wasn’t a runner, but this girlfriend set a good example of running, and he became a track star. Craig Willett: Chasing girls! Warren LeSueur: Yeah. Then he got a scholarship for running, and now he runs and he rides a bike throughout the San Tans. He does that every day. In fact, if we don’t exercise, we just feel lost. Then Kelsey, my only daughter, has qualified for the Boston marathon twice. Unfortunately they’re not having the Boston marathon this year, but she’s a runner, and then so JT lifts weights and runs. And my- Craig Willett: I had a college roommate who was a marathon runner, and you know what? I thought, okay, I’m a swimmer, so I’m going to go out and work out with him. He’d take off on Saturday mornings and he’d run 20 or 30 miles. I thought, okay, I’ll see what I can do. I made it one block, and I turned around and headed back to the dorm, but that’s my marathon experience. But my friend, Steve, he was really good at. So, I admire people who do that. Warren LeSueur: Yeah, and then Carolyn, my wife, Carolyn, she runs marathons, and she also now has made it just a half marathon. I think she could still do full marathons, but she ran the Phoenix marathon and got this big badge and plaque for running six or seven of those. She’s been running a long time and Tiersa runs the marathons too. It’s a really good, important outlet, especially life is very stressful, so if you can work out that stress through running and exercise, it’s really one of the secrets to running a business and being able to cope with all of the things that come at you in life. Craig Willett: How do they achieve in sales? Your lot just sends cars flying off of it. You have quite an inventory, but you’re able to sell. What helps them interact? I mean, it’s competitive, but how did they keep going and how did they keep the customers happy? Warren LeSueur: Well, we get a lot of repeat business and these guys are continually working with those customers both before and after. We want to have customers for life. We have a lot of people, some families that have nine cars in them, but they do take ownership and I try to really, really work good— Craig Willett: We’ve got five in ours. Warren LeSueur: Five, yeah, that’s great. Craig Willett: We’re not nine, though. Warren LeSueur: Well, that’s great. It’s really important to take care of people like you. We’d want them to take care of you and your businesses. Craig Willett: You’re to be commended. What a great thing to be able to give them the freedom and the flexibility to do what they need to do, and you give them time outside of work. So many businesses expect so much, that they don’t have the time to stay sharp in other ways. Warren, one thing seems unique about you being a two-time cancer survivor. You seem to have compassion, you seem to have the ability to step back and let people determine their destiny, which I think each of your children and some of your nephews, and I think—don’t you even have some grandchildren starting to work down at the car lot? Warren LeSueur: Yeah, we have some that are starting to work on their days when they’re not in school, or on Saturdays. Yeah, it’s a good thing to teach kids to work because the younger you start teaching them how to work, the easier it will be for them when they do have to work like all of us. Craig Willett: Now, being a two time stage four cancer survivor, I’m sure there’s some health advice you’d offer to those who are listening and those who are watching today, some ideas that may help them with their health. Warren LeSueur: Well, one thing that’s helped me, and of course I didn’t really recognize it that much until I did have stage IV cancer twice, and that’s the Lord’s law of health, the Word of Wisdom. It was done in 1833, and it seems to be a formula for people that get cancer or diabetes or heart problems or inflammation or arthritis. So, it’s sort of the go-to diet. If you ever are sick or need to dial things back in, it’s something really good to read and to learn about. I know that it’s helped me in my situation. I hope to keep this cancer in remission now. Craig Willett: Aren’t there some challenges to having a lot of family at the same place of business? I find that a lot of businesses don’t survive because family relationships make it difficult to interact. Warren LeSueur: We’re no different than any other family. We have those highs and lows and those points where we get along and those points where we don’t like each other, but all in all, I think we realized that we do love each other. I’m going away for a retreat for a few days at the end of the year with all of them to let them know that. But for the most part though— Craig Willett: Not to Hawaii, to the jungle, are you? Warren LeSueur: No. No, to another cool place though that’s pretty secluded. Anyway, my kids have to get along, but they realize that, and my nephew and my brother, but they also realize that each person is indispensable because they have talents that they bring to the table. Craig Willett: What do you do? There’s a lot of different functions. I can say this, and I hope this isn’t embarrassing, but I can say that I’ve been a customer at your car a lot on a number of occasions. Anytime I’ve been there, you’ve not been there. So, you’re doing something else that’s more behind the scenes, perhaps, I don’t know. Where do you like to spend your time and why do you do that? Warren LeSueur: Well, I buy cars, and I find that that’s a full-time job. So, I have to do research, and my wife helps me research, and I have a daughter that does. We have a lot of stuff to do to prepare before we go out there. A lot of guys will go out and drink a cup of coffee and start waving their arms and buying cars, but you really have to prepare. It’s not something that you can do any other way than prepare, at least the way I do it. So, it turns into a full time job. Craig Willett: You do your homework on what’s coming for sale, what it might be worth, what might be wrong with it? Warren LeSueur: I might have 30 seconds to make a decision. I might want to take five or 10 minutes before I take that 30 seconds and make a good one. There’s nothing like buying a car that’s been wrecked or that has a lot of inherent problems that says it in their description. Today, I bought eight cars, but I’ve spent 20 hours doing that. Craig Willett: I have a friend who told me one time that you make money when you buy, not when you sell. In other words, if you’ve done your homework right and you buy at the right price, you will always make money when you go to sell. Warren LeSueur: There’s an old saying, merchandise well bought his half sold, but everybody in that function is important. I couldn’t do it without my salesman, without my mechanics, without detailers, without lot attendants and without sales assistants. So, we’re all very important to this, and so is the customer, satisfying the customer. Craig Willett: You have a knack for it too. I think one time you told me that everybody else was telling you, “Don’t buy cars” because the pandemic started, but you went and did something that most people weren’t willing to do. Warren LeSueur: Well, I ended up getting a lecture for having 565 cars, but I said, “You never can tell when it’s going to be really difficult to buy a car.” When the pandemic hit, cars were cheap for about the first few weeks when the sky was falling, but after that, they really firmed up and it was hard to buy. And there was a far greater demand for cars than there was a supply. Now, we’ve been having record breaking months at sales, and it was a good thing that I had extra cushion there. It’s always very important to build out an inventory, or to have reserves in your life, whatever you do, to fall back on if you need to. Craig Willett: One thing that I mentioned in last week’s episode, as I was introducing people to who you are, that you’re a two-time stage IV cancer survivor. What have you learned, and how has that changed your perspective on life and on business? Warren LeSueur: Well, one way that it all started, I was on the road a lot to buy cars and I ate meat three times a day. I went to manufacturer dinners where they fed me the finest of steak and lobster. Anything I wanted, I could have. Craig Willett: Sounds good. Warren LeSueur: Then when I was done, they gave—I had a credit card and I could go charge anything that tasted good. So, I didn’t go for the healthy stuff. I went for the stuff that really tasted good. Before I knew it, I weighed 300 pounds and I was getting hives, I was getting kidney stones, tired, did not feel good. I ended up having an experience where I kind of fell down and couldn’t get up. I was so heavy. I ended up realizing that that wasn’t the road I needed to be on. I put together these drinks. I’d used to think that if you went to Chipotle and had four large Minute Maid glasses of lemonade, that you were really pulling it over on them, that you could have that. But it turned out that— Craig Willett: Was it all you can drink? Warren LeSueur: All you can drink. I was addicted to drinking those cold drinks because I’d be out in the hot sun, and I ended up making lemonade out of stevia and organic lemons, and I lost 40 pounds doing that. Craig Willett: Wow, that’s a good jumpstart to drop in weight. Warren LeSueur: It was. Then I was reading USA Today, where Bill Clinton had just had a quadruple bypass and a heart attack. I was reading about Dr. Dean Ornish, and he had suggested to Bill that he go on a plant-based, whole-food diet. I talked to my wife, and I said, “Honey, this really sounds like a smart idea. I don’t want to die from all of this.” I was putting a lot of strain on my heart and body. I adapted a whole-food, plant-based diet, and that was really helpful to do that and difficult to do on the road. But I had a lot of ethnic foods that were really good. Can’t beat Mexican food if you’re trying to do this with whole-food pinto beans and Asian food. There are a lot of good ways to substitute, and resets are all about substitutes too. You have to have a substitute for what you’re doing to reset. Craig Willett: Other than surviving cancer and being able to be in business today, how did it help you focus better on business; where you’ve had to reset some personal habits in your life that allowed you to be more effective in business? How has it helped you be more effective? Warren LeSueur: Well, I think I got to go back to surviving stage IV cancer twice. I ended up having to find a doctor that could do the modality that I needed, and I found that every doctor had his own modality. Without being proactive, I was really at risk and danger. So, I had to find the way that I had to go, and through some networking and reading and podcasts, I was able to do that. I did pencil proton therapy at Scripps in California, and that really was a game changer and a lifesaver. Craig Willett: Your habit of researching cars and getting into the details and trying to understand really helped. You were able to take principles you used in business and apply to actually help save your life. Warren LeSueur: Exactly. These are gold mines that you have to go down to figure out. As you reach these crossroads and you have to reset your life, you better have at your disposal all these books or podcasts. Without that, it’s really hard. You can even listen to the wrong author of a podcast and go the wrong direction, but you have to use your discernment too on what you’re hearing. Anyway, I ended up going to this doctor and he said that I really had to do a plant-based diet, which I was already doing. Then I got the cancer back, and then my next doctor said that I had to tighten up. So, no cheese, no butter… Craig Willett: Uh-oh, cutting out the real stuff. Warren LeSueur: No red meat at all, ever, but I could have fish, but all of this stuff would contribute to my cancer, and also weight would add to it. I lost 105 pounds because I bow to threats. Craig Willett: Wow. That’s great. What have you been able to do in your business—Well, let me go back. I know you minister to prisoners in prisons. I’d like to understand what your message is and how you teach them, in prison, principles that you’ve learned in your life, but also in business and how you apply that; because to be able to preach or minister in prison, you have to have pretty good compassion. So, are there any stories you have from your car business to where your customers really feel that you and your family have compassion for their customers? Because it seems to me, you get customers that come back time and again for generations. Warren LeSueur: Well, we try to always treat everybody like we’d want to be treated. When we’re dealing with—I’m mentoring a celly right now, as he calls him, and it’s important to try to prepare him for when he gets out of prison. One of my goals right now, and I’ve contacted all the lawmakers and got informed letters, is I want to see prisons turned into schools. There is a tremendous amount of people out there that are going to waste. This one guy has been in 10 years. He hasn’t been able to successfully take a GED test. I want those things to happen, and I think helping customers or prisoners or anyone, you have to have a love of mankind. I do want to help people, either with cars or with mentoring or helping anybody I can. Craig Willett: Can you think of any customers, much like prisoners—I’m sure you’ve had a few that have come to you and thanked you for helping them, especially when they get out—but have you had any customers that have come back to you that have commended you, your dealership for how they’ve been treated, and what are those stories like? Warren LeSueur: Well, I remember one day we had a guy, I hope he doesn’t mind, but he came out—kind of long hair on a motorcycle. Craig Willett: Sounds familiar. Warren LeSueur: He went to one Volkswagen dealership and they wouldn’t help him. He came to ours and we treated him just like we treat everybody. He ended up buying a $48,000 Volkswagen Touareg. He was Andrew Weil. I hope he doesn’t—he might hear that I said this. Craig Willett: Oh, great. I hope he does. Warren LeSueur: He heads the Integrative Oncology department at U of A, I just read his book on Integrative Oncology. It’s really a great book if you get a chance to read it. Then I had another guy right after that—the same day—that came out, and he had a cotton candy hairstyle. It was a really long Afro. He went to the same first dealership and they didn’t even look at—they said, “No, we’re not helping him.” Nobody went out to talk to him. He came out to our lot, and we treated him really well, but only because we treat everybody the same, and it turned out the next day this guy was going to ASU, and he came back with a regular boy’s haircut with his father who was a head of banking in Switzerland. His father said, “Thank you for treating my son with dignity.” I think that it’s really hard not to treat people—everybody—the same, and you never know who you’re going to be helping. That’s only a bonus, but you should always be kind. In fact, this is my motto: “Always be kind, have a good attitude and never give up.” Craig Willett: Wow. That’s a great motto. So, what kind of feelings do you get, like when the father came? How does that give you an emotional charge? Warren LeSueur: Well, sad to say I wasn’t there, but my sons and sales team were there, and that made me proud of my sons, proud that they had learned to teach each other well. Craig Willett: That’s got to be really satisfying, to know that when the cat’s away, the mice are playing the right game. Warren LeSueur: Yeah. The cat’s gone all the time. I’ve got my duties to do. I tried to talk to one of my sons earlier today, and he said, “I’m just too busy. I can’t talk to you.” I said, “That’s okay.” Because I usually am too. That just shows you the strong work ethic that is taking place at the business. Craig Willett: That’s great. What role does money play in your life? Warren LeSueur: Well, would you like to hear the part about financing with a million dollars? First, I’ll tell you that I don’t really care that much about money, but it’s not a real central focus for me. Craig Willett: What is your focus? What motivates you to continue operating a dealership? Warren LeSueur: I have 32 employees and family members and everybody, and I want them to all be able to eat. That’s a motivating factor, to make sure that everybody’s doing okay. Craig Willett: Okay. Warren LeSueur: Yeah. But I have a time where money did play a factor. Craig Willett: Okay. I’d like to hear that. Warren LeSueur: This was during the panic of 2008, and I was in the Bay buying cars. I got a call from—Volkswagen of America had loaned me, one of two companies in the United States, they floored me $1 million. Craig Willett: Flooring is a loan to a dealership. Warren LeSueur: Flooring is financership—financing your cars. Craig Willett: But you have to buy Volkswagens. Warren LeSueur: Buy Volkswagens and Audis, and I had a lot of Volkswagens and Audis. I ended up, while I was talking to this person and being fired for my line of credit, I said, “By the way, how much was my line of credit?” Because they never did tell me. He said, “Oh, it was a million and a half.” I thought, “Oh, that’s great.” I jumped on an airplane. Oh, and he said, “You’re going to have to pay it back, but we won’t really pressure you to pay it back right away. We’ll help you.” And they were good about that. I got right back in the airplane, flew to the sale and bought $500,000 worth of Volkswagens. Craig Willett: To max out your line? Warren LeSueur: To max out my line. They were cheap, because everybody—the sky was falling, and things were really awful. Craig Willett: I’m sure they weren’t happy with you for going out and extending— Warren LeSueur: They called me right away, and they said, “What are you doing? What are you—” I said, during the depression, my grandfather paid everybody back and he didn’t leave anybody without getting money, being paid in full. That was the kind of grandfather I had and the upbringing I had. So I said, “Let me assure you, I’m going to pay you back.” Then pretty soon, maybe a week after, I gave him $300,000 as a good faith thing. Craig Willett: I bet you, they were happy. Warren LeSueur: It helped a little bit, except the next thing I did was—gas went to five bucks a gallon. Unfortunately, I’m a car man a little too much through and through. I bought 70 Tundras the next week. Craig Willett: That’s a gas guzzler, isn’t it? Warren LeSueur: They were gas guzzlers and they had a problem. They had artificial acceleration, so they would take off on their own if you got in the car and they were dangerous. I called the Toyota dealers and they said that they couldn’t fix them, they didn’t have a part for it. But I knew that National Highway Institute of Safety required that Toyota fix these cars. So, I contacted one of the heads of Toyota and I said, “Look, I just bought 70 Toyota Tundras, if you come here to this place, you can show your good faith with the National Institute of Highway Safety and fix them all. They did it the next day. I belong to this think tank, and it said the gas would come down within 30 days—within a month—and so don’t freak out by all this. Then I ran ads saying, we’ll trade your gas sipper for—no, your gas hog for one of our sippers. So, I got tons of trade-ins of all these gas hogs, and then I ended up—within 30 days to the day, everything changed. All of a sudden, those worthless Tundras sold off the shelf like hotcakes. And I couldn’t give away a Prius, but I was able to sell those big people movers that people had that they were driving. So, it worked out really good—that transition—once again, the reset. Craig Willett: When there are extremes, you’re not afraid to reset and take a risk during the times of extremes. Warren LeSueur: Well, it’s good to be a contrarian. When things go bad, then it’s good to react the opposite way, because there usually are fixtures that are going to help in the situation, but it is a risk. Craig Willett: Great. Well, I think that’s wonderful. I appreciate you sharing that. Warren LeSueur: But I was able to pay the loan back too, by the way, really quick, and I stayed in Volkswagen’s good graces. Craig Willett: Good. Well, while we’re talking about money, have you been able to diversify from just the business? Because it seems like the business has consumed a good part of your life and has represented an income stream, not only to you, but to your family. So, how have you diversified so that you’re not at risk if something were to happen to the business? Warren LeSueur: Well, I ended up becoming a wildcatter and fracking, and there were a group of us. There were car dealers and some guys from Silicon Valley, and we started drilling our own wells. Then after that, we had quite a production of natural gas and we ended up selling it; we had a pipeline. Then gas went really low, and we almost went bankrupt. It started coming back. We ended up selling everything to the Bass family and to Exxon and did well off the gas. Craig Willett: Not bad customers. Warren LeSueur: Now, I also had a friend that I called and I asked him, “What would be a good thing to put money into?” He suggested that I do captive insurance, and that was Craig Willett. Craig has a much better story than I have about all of this, but having a separate income stream and a separate way to put your money—take it out of your business and put it in something else—it makes you more efficient within your business. Because honestly, I was getting to a point where I might have to get a fork loader and stack the cars. It’s good to take money out of your business to do something else and have a positive revenue stream. I recommend that, but I’m also very grateful to Craig Willett, because he got me to do something and step out of my comfort zone. Craig Willett: I think that was about nine years ago. Warren LeSueur: Yeah, it was. Craig Willett: That’s probably built to a good reserve. I don’t think it’s appropriate to mention here, but I’m grateful for the friendship, and I’m glad that something I might have said has paid off for you. It’s a principle I believe in. It was the subject of our third episode on the Biz Sherpa. It saved me, and I’ve shared some of my story about that, but I think the principles we talk about here are important for all business owners, and even in our everyday lives. One question I want to ask, in closing, and this is one I want to ask every one of our guests. What was your biggest failure, and what did you learn from it? Warren LeSueur: Well, I’ve had two failures. One of them was that I was talked into something that I didn’t do. I invested in cypress wood in Chile, and it turned out that that was quite a con, and I got nothing out of it. I ended up flying down there to check it out and it was a con. That was a pretty good failure to have, but it made me wiser after that. But at the same time, I will tell you that, maybe one of my biggest mistakes is that I didn’t take enough risk. So, calculated risk is still a really good thing to do. Craig Willett: In what way, when you say you didn’t take enough risks? Warren LeSueur: Well, I just know too many stories of people buying worthless land all over the valley for $1,000 an acre, and then it being worth $400,000. Those are the kind of seeds of risk that you can take. There have also been stocks that you could buy, especially when the sky is falling, like we just had during the COVID-19 opportunity in March, that there are always those moments where you can take advantage of a situation if you read the situation. Craig Willett: You certainly have a contrarian mentality, and not everyone has the stomach for that, but I think it sounds to me like it’s paid off well for you during those times, that you’ve been able to go contrary to the popular opinion and make it do. So, you truly are an independent thinker. Warren, we’re grateful that you’ve taken the time to join us. I’m honored that you’d be my first guest on our show. Your family means a lot to me, and I’m grateful to have you here, to be able to share things that have allowed you to reset many times in your life. Because I think often, as business owners, it’s easy to feel that life needs to be great every day and we need to always be improving, and that’s true, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Life is not a straight trajectory up. It sounds like you’ve had many times where you’ve stepped—and had every reason to feel—to be able to blame the system or whatever, that you weren’t able to make it, but you’ve fought through many difficult circumstances and have been able to come out on top. Warren LeSueur: Yeah, and I think life is set up that way so that you have to—anybody that doesn’t have some medical problem or some business problem or family problem is dead, because everybody’s going to have that. How you meet that adversity is extremely important and to be prepared in advance for that. Craig Willett: I think that’s one good point that I think you’ve made. You’ve been prepared for a lot of the challenges or been prepared to know how to research and fight through them because of principles that you’ve applied in your life and in your business. Warren, I’m honored that you’d be our first guest on our first video episode of the Biz Sherpa. Warren LeSueur: Well, I’m grateful too, because when I first heard the Biz Sherpa, I recognized something in Craig that his goal of trying to help mankind—trying to do something really positive by helping others that have these responsibilities—it’s really a tremendous responsibility to have a business and to still function and have a regular life. I recognize the nobility of Craig in what he’s doing, and also am still so grateful for the influence he’s had in my life. Craig Willett: Well, we might edit that part out, but we’re grateful for you. Revisiting Warren, about being a cancer survivor—stage IV—twice, you’ve recently come off your chemo treatments and some other medications, is that right? Warren LeSueur: Yeah. I was on her for about six months. This cancer could return again too, in a few years. I’m prepared for that, but they do take a PSA test, and if it starts increasing, then they will give you some chemo or things like that. Craig Willett: How did you continue to operate your business while you were receiving chemo treatments? Warren LeSueur: Well, it was really difficult, but I only had to have a half hour treatment a day when I was doing the pencil proton therapy. I had a place in San Diego and I had a place in Northern California, and I just drove between them; it’s about a hundred miles. I would be pretty tired by the end of all that, and I’d still go look at all the cars and put hands on and do those, but I always listened to these podcasts as I was doing it, which kept me a little more alive doing it. I remember sometimes I would fall asleep at an auction, but I still was able to do it. Craig Willett: But not with your hand in the air, right? Warren LeSueur: I had to push myself. No, I’d go sit up on the stand where the auctioneers were just finished. I remember one day I fell asleep, but I still pushed forward and I still did everything I was supposed to do, and I never missed a beat the whole time. Craig Willett: Wow. That’s pretty amazing. So, it takes more in life than to have just a good attitude. It takes perseverance to be successful. It sounds like you haven’t let a number of things get you down. You’ve been able to move forward, and I’m grateful for your example. Warren LeSueur: One thing I do every day, and even right now—I just finished the chemo this last Saturday—is I’ve been walking six miles a day in the desert, and it’s pretty hot right now iIf you consider that we’re in August. Craig Willett: You’ve got to do that early in the morning though, don’t you? Warren LeSueur: Yeah, but then I couldn’t buy cars. Logically that would be good, but it’s good to build your reserves up too, and so I exercise every day. If I don’t exercise, I really feel guilty about it. Exercise is something for an entrepreneur that wants to go for the long run, is you better exercise and be in good shape. Craig Willett: I had a car accident that caused me to change my habits and I started exercising, and I find that it’s a regular part of my life. I might even add that to the Biz Sherpa Scorecard, as far as something that we need to be doing regularly to see how you’re doing on that. I’m glad to welcome Warren today to my Sherpa’s den here in my office, and grateful to welcome you for the first time here. This is Craig Willett, the Biz Sherpa. Enjoy your climb to the top. Speaker 1: Be sure to go to our website to access the resources related to this episode at www.BizSherpa.co. If you enjoyed this show, tell your friends about us, and be sure to rate our podcast. Craig would like to hear from you, so share your thoughts in the Facebook community at Biz Sherpa.co. Follow us on Twitter @BizSherpa_co, and on Instagram @BizSherpa.co.

Zach Alvira and Eric Newman return for episode 16 of The Take it EZ Sports Show. In this episode, Eric and Zach talk with two men who have been working to resurrect junior college football in Arizona in Ryan Felker, former Mesa Community College head coach, and current head coach of the Gila River Hawks, as well as Doug Madoski, former head coach of Scottsdale Community College and current head coach of both Mountain Ridge High School and the Maricopa Mustangs. Felker and Madoski discuss the goals, mission, and early success of the Hohokam Junior College Athletic Conference. (77 Minutes)

Originally released: October 01, 2009 Episode 10 of Nathan OUTloud features my interview with activist and founder of http://www.jaysays.com/ (jaysays.com) – Jay Morris. I also feature a song by recording artist http://www.myspace.com/marcpedraza (Marc Pedraza) titled, “No More, No Less”. The “Take Action” items I discuss at the end of the show cover the latest on the campaigns in http://mainefreedomtomarry.com/ (Maine) and http://approvereferendum71.org/ (Washington), as well as details around the http://equalityacrossamerica.org/ (National Equality March) in DC. Founder, activist and dreamer, http://twitter.com/jaysays (Jay Morris), began http://www.jaysays.com/ (jaysays.com) as a small personal project to stay in touch with family and friends. Over time, the site developed into what you see today with a focus on LGBT issues and current events. Jay is also the voice behind the Blog Talk Radio program Closet Talk, a weekly show discussing issues surrounding the LGBT community, coming out of and staying in the closet which can be found at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jaysays (blogtalkradio.com/jaysays). Marc Pedraza's music conveys messages of equality, unity, freedom and a pro-peace themes. He combines thought provoking lyrics with a unique blend of reggae, dub and soul to create a unique style all his own. Born in the suburbs of Phoenix, Marc traces his first interest in music to childhood memories of listening to his father play piano. After noticing his natural inclination towards music, his parents enrolled him in piano lessons at the age of six. As a teen, he took up guitar and with the help of two friends formed a band called Euphoric Blue. The band performed at house parties, bars and small clubs throughout their hometown for the next six years. While studying music theory at Mesa Community College, Marc was accepted into the selective Music Industry program at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. During his three semesters at USC, Marc took classes in concert promotion and production, music supervision for film and television, music business, recording arts and sciences, music history and entertainment law. Empowered by his education, Marc returned home and co-founded his record company, http://www.independentfreedomtribe.com/ (Independent Freedom Tribe), with long time friend Abby Hertzel. Throughout the summer of 2003, they worked together to create a platform for talented artists to freely express their unique thoughts and opinions. Marc has performed at events such as Phoenix Pride, San Diego LGBT Pride, Palm Springs Pride, Humboldt Pride, GLSEN Phoenix "A=Art" Auction 2008, Arizona State University's Day of Silence, Glendale's Food Not Bombs' March For Social Change, The Season For Nonviolence Concert to benefit the Arizona Department of Peace and The People's Army Benefit Show for the No Borders Camp. This November the people of Maine and Washington will vote on two ballot measures of significant importance not only to the LGBT community, but everyone who believes in fairness and equality. It is incredibly important that each of us do our part to ensure that come November 3rd, the right to marriage equality in Maine is protected and that the loving couples in Washington have the right to enjoy the same benefits and recognitions offered by the state to married couples. Even if you are not able to travel to either of these states to volunteer, there are plenty of opportunities to be involved from where ever you may be. We also have to the opportunity to come together as a community and let our elected officials know that we are no longer going to accept excuses for our rights to be put on hold. On October 11th in Washington DC, the National Equality March will take place. This is our chance to send a clear message. Please do whatever you can to be in Washington as we send a clear message as members and allies of... Support this podcast

Brittney Matta in the head softball coach at South Mountain Community College. In her first year as a head coach, Brittney's program was cut in the middle of the season. The setbacks seemed enormous, and Brittney tries to continue coaching despite the new challenges of COVID19. She tries to keep a team motto, "Greatness is a way of life" front and center in her mind. For Brittney, a game against Mesa Community College on March 17th was the turning point. The game was supposed to be rained out, but both teams agreed to push through it. She's glad they got the chance to play that last game before the season was cancelled. When she thinks about her team, she worries about how they are dealing with the pressures of working and learning from home, along with their physical and mental well-being. She strongly encourages faculty to be clear with deadlines and expectations, and to structure communication in simple weekly announcements. Try not to overwhelm or confuse students. Most student athletes respond well to structure. Brittney misses "those first few minutes before we actually start practice," when she would check in with the students, say hello, and give hugs. She misses the relationships with her team, building greatness on and off the field. She encourages us all to be aware of the many pressures and challenges facing our students during this difficult time. Hear the interview wherever you get your podcasts.Show notes: Brittney's been interviewed before! Check out what she has to say. You can here about her journey from player to coach at justabitoutside21. Connect with Brittney @SouthsideBrit, @BMatta7, or by emailing her at brittney.matta@southmountaincc.edu. Follow the team @SMCCcougarsSMCC's student athletes are rock stars in and out of the classroom. Take a look at their academic achievements. Interview Date: 7/21/20Connect with us:Click here to tell us your story.Why is it called More and More Every Day? Click here to read our first More and More post. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @smcchistoryClick here to join our mailing list.

Brad Kendrex, executive vice president for administration and operations at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and interim vice president for administrative services at Mesa Community College joins NACUBO senior director, government affairs Megan Schneider to discuss the impact of COVID-19 legislative support on community colleges. The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) of the CARES Act has offered unique challenges and implications for community colleges thanks to prioritization of full-time enrollment in determining funds received, and other factors. This isn’t a surprise, according to Kendrex, but the implications are significant.

In today's episode, I interview Robert Avril.   Robert, better known as Crzndo on social media is a classical pianist and piano teacher based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.     He received a Bachelor of Music degree, Summa Cum Laude, in Piano Performance from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts of Arizona State University in 2015.     He also earned a certificate in Audio Technology from Mesa Community College.  He has used both of these degrees to build a teaching studio of 55 weekly private piano students.  He also uses his knowledge in audio technology to create music education-based content on his channels on Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook.  He constantly strives to give students the knowledge and technique at the piano so they can play the music that they want to play!   Please enjoy my interview with Robert Avril.       Connect with me on social:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ywrpodcast/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywrpodcast   YouTube: http://youtube.com/daynesgreatjourney

Gene and Randall present Dr. Emily Zarka (a.k.a. Dr. "Z"), who writes for and hosts for "Monstrum," an online series from PBS's Storied channel on YouTube that looks at complex histories and motivations behind some of the world's most famous monsters. The discussion covers strange creatures throughout history including the modern era, such as Mothman. She also discloses her own paranormal encounters. Emily's teaching experience includes literature, composition, film and media, and humanities classes. She is part of the faculties of both Arizona State University and Mesa Community College.

Today’s college coaches are forced to adopt new technology at a faster rate than ever before due to current and pending situations that are out of our control. What are the newest coaching tools that let any coach create a supportive environment online? The team must stay together but how can they do that without meeting together on the field? Join your host, Richie English, and the head coach of the CU Buffaloes women, Danny Sanchez to talk about coaching a healthy team in the midst of our new safety guidelines. In 1995, Mesa Community College hired Sanchez to coach both its men's and women soccer teams. From 1995 to 2001, he compiled a 103–15–5 record with the women's team and a 96–36–7 record with the men's team. He was also the 1995 and 2001 Arizona Community College Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.[1] In February 2002, Metropolitan State University hired Sanchez to coach its women's soccer team. Over six seasons, Sanchez took the Roadrunners to a 128–11–7 record and the 2004 and 2006 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship.[4] At the same time as he was coaching Metro State, Sanchez also served as the head coach of the Mile High Edge in the W-League.[5] In December 2007, Sanchez moved to the University of Wyoming. Sanchez did not experience as much success with the Cowgirls as with his two previous collegiate teams. Over four seasons, he took them to a 36–34–11 record.[6] On December 19, 2011, Sanchez became the head coach of the University of Colorado women's team.Follow the Buffaloes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cubuffssoccerInstagram: @CUCoachSanchez

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This week, the crew looks at the ways the COVID-19 pandemic may reshape dental hygiene education in the short and long term.   Jessica Atkinson, assistant professor in dental hygiene at Dixie State University in St. George, Uta; she is also the COO of Hygiene Edge, which sells a wide variety of products and guides. Erika Spring is a dental hygiene instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Jasmin Haley is CEO of Beyond the Prophy and works to power dental hygienists and professional women. Sheba Jones is an instructor at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona   In this episode, our guests lay out what prospective hygiene students should look for in a program, ask these students to really think about what they're ready to commit to, and offer plenty of advice to those unsure of how to proceed during the pandemic.     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   Interview starts: 4:13  - How the guests' respective schools are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.   - What Jasmin and her colleagues did to reassure students at this time.   - Speculating on the potential “paradigm shift” faculty and students alike can expect.   - The misunderstanding Jessica hopes to correct with her latest blog post.   - Erika discusses some of the frustrations that led her to pursue work in coaching and consulting.   - Jessica argues against the secrecy some dental hygiene programs have toward their techniques.   - Sheba advocates for more info-sharing among hygiene programs.   - The guests' final words of encouragement for students living and working through this uncertain period.     QUOTES:   “Dental hygiene's not going away!”   “I don't have a problem recording myself. What I have a problem with is getting that recording to upload the way that I want it to.”   “What I'm advocating for is for the recognition for what we already are!”   “It's hard to get feedback from people who aren't doing it.”   “I saw hygienists doing what hygienists can do, which is much more than just picking calculus off of teeth.”   “We are so much more than we are giving ourselves credit for.”   LINKS: http://www.q-optics.com/ http://www.elevateoralcare.com/ http://www.elevateoralcare.com/Contact-Us   A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/     AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/     AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists     AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca    

It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This week, the crew looks at the ways the COVID-19 pandemic may reshape dental hygiene education in the short and long term.   Jessica Atkinson, assistant professor in dental hygiene at Dixie State University in St. George, Uta; she is also the COO of Hygiene Edge, which sells a wide variety of products and guides. Erika Spring is a dental hygiene instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Jasmin Haley is CEO of Beyond the Prophy and works to power dental hygienists and professional women. Sheba Jones is an instructor at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona   In this episode, our guests lay out what prospective hygiene students should look for in a program, ask these students to really think about what they’re ready to commit to, and offer plenty of advice to those unsure of how to proceed during the pandemic.     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   Interview starts: 4:13  - How the guests’ respective schools are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.   - What Jasmin and her colleagues did to reassure students at this time.   - Speculating on the potential “paradigm shift” faculty and students alike can expect.   - The misunderstanding Jessica hopes to correct with her latest blog post.   - Erika discusses some of the frustrations that led her to pursue work in coaching and consulting.   - Jessica argues against the secrecy some dental hygiene programs have toward their techniques.   - Sheba advocates for more info-sharing among hygiene programs.   - The guests’ final words of encouragement for students living and working through this uncertain period.     QUOTES:   “Dental hygiene’s not going away!”   “I don’t have a problem recording myself. What I have a problem with is getting that recording to upload the way that I want it to.”   “What I’m advocating for is for the recognition for what we already are!”   “It’s hard to get feedback from people who aren’t doing it.”   “I saw hygienists doing what hygienists can do, which is much more than just picking calculus off of teeth.”   “We are so much more than we are giving ourselves credit for.”   LINKS: http://www.q-optics.com/ http://www.elevateoralcare.com/ http://www.elevateoralcare.com/Contact-Us   A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/     AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/     AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists     AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca    

2020 NFL Draft Prospect, CB out of Campbell University, Kameron Prewitt joins the show to talk about his experience being able to get in front of NFL scouts in a couple of different All-Star game settings at the FCS National Bowl and the Tropical Bowl, both of which took place in Daytona Beach, FL. Prewitt also discusses how he has been preparing for his pro-day over the past couple of months, his journey to Campbell as he also made stops at the University of Memphis & Mesa Community College, what it has been like learning from HC Mike Minter over the past couple of years and more. Last week at his mock pro-day, Prewitt ran a 4.44 forty yard dash. Follow on Twitter @ChrisShanafelt

2:34 - What August 7, 2004 mean to Jimmy.3:07 - How much effort he put into getting to the Major Leagues and how rewarding it was getting the call to go.3:58 - How many times he felt like giving up on his dream of reaching MLB4:41 - Growing up in Grand Junction, CO5:20 - How Jimmy and I know each other.5:51 - How he ended up in Arizona to play baseball.7:07 - Jimmy didn’t have any offers to play college baseball.7:46 - He didn’t play the position he played in high school and how he got selected to play for Mesa Community College, a junior college elite program.9:04 - When he thought he might be able to play baseball professional & how he got into professional baseball.11:24 - What was the call like when he was drafted.12:31 - Where his first professional assignment was and that experience16:09 - How realistic it is for AAA to play in the Major Leagues.17:28 - How he feels about MLB’s proposal to eliminate 42 minor league teams in 2020.19:10 - How Jimmy feels most players feel about the journey to get to the Major Leagues in regards to pay.20:41 - How he felt as a minor league player that it’s understood that he would have to sacrifice.21:54 - What the difference in pay is between levels and do different clubs pay differently.23:05 - How player representation with agents happens.24:12 - Do players have a voice in the business aspect of baseball?25:02 - What kind of instruction the players get at each level of baseball26:30 - What it was like being at AAA, then getting demoted and then promoted to MLB.29:38 - What the situation was like when he got the call up to MLB and the process on getting there.31:42 - What happened when he got to Kansas City for his debut.33:09 - What his mentality was when he made his MLB debut as a pitcher.35:23 - He pitched 10 games in MLB - which game is most memorable.37:55 - What the best part of being in the Major Leagues.39:09 - How difficult it is to stay in MLB.39:41 - How his MLB career ended and what happens to a player after that.41:11 - How playing foreign baseball is different from the U.S.41:48 - What was most surprising about the different cultures around the world.42:46 - What players have to do to guard their signs during the game.43:30 - What “tipping pitches” is.44:48 - What is acceptable sign stealing in baseball and how technology has affected the game.46:03 - How does a pitcher recognize that sign stealing is happening.48:03 - How he feels the environment is for sign stealing in MLB49:02 - How will MLB know that sign stealing is going to happen.49:51 - How he feels technology can benefit baseball in the future.50:42 - What he’s been doing since he left baseball.51:27 - What some of the most valuable lessons he’s learned in his career.

Three former guests on the podcast discuss a variety of topics, starting with a definition of the term “speed” and how that term fits into the training of distance runners. Specifically, Jeff Boelé and John O’Malley discuss acceleration and why it may or may not be useful for distance runners. The conversation then moves on to a discussion of terminology across a spectrum of intensities, including threshold and vVo2max running. Later in the podcast John and Jeff Boelé address a question Joan Hunter submitted regarding sub-max velocity work and their answers are fantastic.  This podcast is in many ways an extension of the conversations these three men and Jay Johnson have been engaging in via a text thread for the past year.  While technical at times, the majority of the information in this podcast will be useful for coaches with two years of experience, coaches with 20 years of experience and everyone in between.  For complete show notes visit CoachJayJohnson.com. Included is the link to the 20-minute video of Jeff Boelé’s neural session practice, the video that John O’Malley says is a must-watch. If you'd like some transcribed excerpts of this podcast please join Jay’s email list by visiting CoachJayJohnson.com.  Finally, John, Dr. Messer and Jay all spoke at the 2020 Boulder Running Clinics and at the end of the podcast Jay shares a coupon code that will give you $10 off those videos. Visit BoulderRunningClinics.com to purchase the videos.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  John O’Malley   A Brooks “Top 25 Most Inspiring Coaches” award winner, Coach O’Malley has an unprecedented coaching resume. He has had the unique ability to coach the “average” runner in addition to being able to take elite runners to the highest levels in Illinois and United States history. His cross country teams at Sandburg H.S. have qualified for state 14 years in a row, which accounts for every year he’s been coaching. His teams have placed in the top 10 in state eight separate occasions out, including three top-four finishes, a runner up in 2014 and a state championship in 2015. Without their #2 runner, his team placed 4th at NXN in 2015 after qualifying and placing 16th in 2014. In addition to coaching two NXN teams, he has coached two individual qualifiers.   He coached two-time Illinois state champion, 8:29 2-miler, 3:59 miler, only double Footlocker and Nike National Champion, Lukas Verzbicas. Last year Dylan Jacobs won Footlocker Midwest Regional, making Coach O’Malley the only coach to have coached two Footlocker Midwest Regional champions. Jacobs would go on to be a double All-American at NXN and Footlocker as a junior. At Detweiller Park, the Illinois state cross country course since 1972, two of O’Malley’s runners have broken 14:00, a feat only achieved by a total of six runners in Illinois history. His ability to create a culture in which all his athletes are fully engaged and determined is perhaps best exemplified by David Gleisner who as a healthy senior did not manage to make the team’s top seven and run at state or nationals, but would run 9:16 for 3200 that spring.   On the track, O’Malley has coached five runners who have run 4:10 or better for 1600 and 15 runners 1:57 or better in the 800. His 4 x 800 relays have been most dominant. Having run 7:46 or better for the last six consecutive seasons, they placed in the top five in state seven times, including two state champion relays and setting the Illinois State Record of 7:37.3. In all, he’s had ten different foursomes run under 7:48. Additionally, Sean Torpy set the all-time Illinois State Record in the 800 of 1:47.9. His 4 x mile relay won the 2016 New Balance Indoor National title. Sean Torpy would go on to become the Illinois state champion in the 1600, Chris Torpy the Illinois state 800 meter champion, and his team won three of the four distance events at the state meet in 2016, a feat only achieved two other times in state history. Last spring, after graduating three of his four state champions from 2016, his 4 x 800 came back to place 2nd in state in 7:46 and Dylan Jacobs ran 4:07 for 1600. O’Malley has coached three Gatorade Athletes of the Year: Lukas Verzbicas, Sean Torpy and Dylan Jacobs.   The Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Coach of the Year, NFHS Coach of the Year, United States Track and Cross Country Federation Coach of the Year, Coach O’Malley’s coaching resume is perhaps only surpassed by his teaching accolades, which includes the Northwestern University Distinguished Secondary Teacher Award, the Stanford University Excellence in Teaching Award, the Illinois Education Association Leadership in Action Award and the Western Illinois University Inspiring teach award.  Dr. Jeff Messer  Dr. Jeffrey I. Messer serves as department chair and faculty in exercise physiology for the Exercise Science Department at Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona.   Dr. Messer has published research in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, The American Journal of Physiology and The Journal of Applied Physiology. Most recently, Dr. Messer and co-authors published a 2016 paper entitled “A Simple Hydraulic Analog Model of Oxidative Phosphorylation.”   Dr. Messer applies his passion for teaching and scholarly inquiry through his strong involvement in coaching both interscholastic endurance athletes and, periodically, pre-secondary and post-collegiate endurance athletes.   Dr. Messer has been recognized by the United States Track-&-Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association as the 2016 National Girls High School Cross-Country Coach-of-the-Year.  From 2006 – 2012, Dr. Messer served as co-head coach for cross-country and assistant coach (distance) for track-&-field at Xavier College Preparatory, Phoenix, Arizona. The Xavier College Preparatory cross-country program earned six consecutive (2007 – 2012) Arizona high school girl’s state cross-country championships. During the three-year period from 2010 – 2012, the Xavier College Preparatory cross-country program concluded the associated cross-country seasons ranked 22nd, 8th, and 21st in the United States. During the 2012 Arizona high school track-&-field season, Xavier College Preparatory had twelve (12) student-athletes average 5:13 for the 1,600-meter distance.   In February 2013, Dr. Messer began to serve as head coach for girl’s cross-country and assistant coach (girls’ distance) for track-&-field at Desert Vista High School, Phoenix, Arizona. The Desert Vista High School girls’ cross-country program earned the 2013, 2014, and 2016 Arizona high school girls’ state cross-country championship. In late-May 2014, the Desert Vista High School girls’ distance program was ranked by MileSplit US as one of only two girls’ high school track-&-field programs in the United States with “top ten” groups in each of the 800-m, 1,600-m, and 3,200-m events. In December 2014, the Desert Vista High School girls’ cross-country program finished fifth (5th) at the Nike National High School Cross-Country Championship and thus concluded the 2014 high school cross-country season as the fifth (5th) ranked high school cross-country team in the United States. More recently, the Desert Vista High School girls’ cross-country program finished sixth (6th) at the 2016 Nike National High School Cross-Country Championship.   Subsequent to the 2016 high school cross-country season, Dr. Messer retired from his head coaching endeavors in order to expand his community college leadership pursuits.   Most recently, Dr. Messer returned and transitioned to the Desert Vista boys’ distance program as a volunteer assistant for the 2017 cross-country season. The Desert Vista High School boys’ cross-country program earned its first opportunity to compete at and ultimately finished eighth (8th) at the 2017 Nike National High School Cross-Country Championship. During the 2018 and 2019 Arizona high school cross-country seasons, Dr. Messer served as a volunteer assistant for the Desert Vista High School girls’ and boys’ cross-country programs.   Additionally, Dr. Messer serves as the coach for professional runner Jessica Tonn. Miss Tonn recently finished as national runner-up at the October 2019 USA Track-&-Field 5-K Championships and hopes to compete at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Track-&-Field Trials.   Jeff Boelé  Jeff has a unique background as a coach. In his near 20-year career, he has worked with middle school, high school, collegiate, professional, and masters athletes.  With a background as an endurance athlete, Jeff got his start coaching distance athletes at Greenville College in Greenville, IL in the summer of 2000. Upon moving to Boulder, CO in 2005, Jeff's coaching exploits started to diversify. He started working with a small group of post-collegiate athletes and eventually began helping at Lyons middle/senior high school (Lyons, CO) a few years later. It was at Lyons that Jeff's coaching acumen was refined. Brought on to coach the high jump, Jeff took the challenge of becoming a great jumps coach seriously, and that meant taking a deep dive into the speed/power world. Eventually, Jeff handled programming for the cross country team and all event groups (sprint, jump, throw, distance) for the track and field team. He had direct oversight of the jumps and distance events.    In 2015, Jeff met renowned coach Dan Pfaff at the ALTIS training enclave in Phoenix, AZ. Through this mentorship, Jeff was inspired to pursue a massage therapist license.  Becoming a licensed therapist in 2017 was one more skillset Jeff added to his coaching toolbox. The combination of sports therapy, speed/power and endurance training have equipped Jeff well for his current role of working with professional and semi-profession distance athletes in Boulder, CO.    Jeff has a proven track record of fostering a culture where athletes of all ages and abilities are able to develop and see continued progress in their athletic pursuits. Jeff holds USATF Level I and II (endurance) certifications and a jumps event specialist certification from the USTFCCCA. Additionally, he is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Colorado  Jeff works with or has worked with a number of notable athletes and teams.  Paul Roberts - 2 x Nike Cross National qualifier, 5th place Footlocker Cross Country (2015), IAAF World Cross Country qualifier (2015)  Katie Mackey - Multiple time US national champion, IAAF Indoor World Championship and Diamond League participant  Lyons high school - 16 team state championships (cross country/track) and numerous individual state champions since 2010 

In this Fathers of the Future Experience, you will learn about how one man with a “WHY” is more powerful than 100 men with a plan. I first met Derek at Camp KOKORO down at SealFit H.Q in Encinitas, California during a 55-hour crucible. Derek has a few titles he is known for around the World which include Doctor, C.E.O, NFL Veteran, Coach, Ironman, Husband, Father and Brother to many people around the world who look up to him for support, influence, and mentorship. “I never stopped just SHOWING UP and made myself a promise I would not make a decision in the dark” Derek shares his personal story of losing his father to brain cancer at a young age, learning deep work ethic and discipline to help support his Mom and two brothers. In this Experience, you will hear how to… Lean into Fear Uncover deeper truths Freedom to fail forward Chase your weaknesses Unconditional supportive Doing 20 times more than what you think you can Derek’s path to success started at an early age through his Football career where he was a good player in high school and eventually played at Mesa Community College. But it was his uncommon path to the NFL through a full ride at the University of Iowa that eventually led him to get drafted by the Detroit Lions and break his neck his Rookie year. Shout out to a few Badass Navy Seals mentioned in this Experience. Chris Smith Dan Cerrillo Brad McLeod Lance Cummings Christopher Cassidy If you find value in this podcast, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fathers-of-the-future/id1473196987 If you are a Father and want to learn more about any of the programs we discussed in this episode visit www.LukeKayyem.com or email Luke at Luke@LukeKayyem.com and in the subject line write Fathers of the Future! You can also Follow Luke and join the Fathers of the Future movement on Instagram and Facebook @lukekayyem, www.FathersoftheFuture.com

This episode we are joined by our good friends Kaitlin Kilgallon and Braxton Corbin. We talk about irish accents, an escape room experience, horse girls and discuss reviews for a nursing home, Mesa Community College, The Real House Wives of New York, A Human Bone on sale, and more!

On this episode with Co-Host Sandra Rogers, Musician Jonathan Falasco will speak about his upbringing and music. Graduate of the recording program at Mesa Community College in 2013, he has worked in the valley doing sound engineer gigs at dive bars, jazz clubs, theaters, and out-door festivals for the last 4 years. He is also an accomplished local drummer and guitar player with a smooth, 'John Mayer' type voice. Lately, Jonathan has been working with The Nash jazz center, Tempe Center for the Arts, and arts programming and booking with Southwest Arts and Music. Check Him out on YouTube: 'Jonny Falasco' for his latest tune Rocky Rift. This show will be music to your ears. Don't miss out.

Dr. Jeff Messer is one of the most successful high school coaches of the 21st Century. He has won more state cross country titles than not including winning the 2016 National Coach of the Year. In 12 years he was involved in coaching 11 State Championship teams. Jeff is also the head of the exercise science department at Mesa Community College. We have a great discussion on building a team, what your goals should really be and how important things like sleep and nutrition are to a successful high-level athlete.  :45 Background as a runner  1:52 You stay on top of all the latest science, what came first the love for that or the love for coaching? 2:52 Coaches may be looking at a research paper how do we know if the research paper is actually a good paper and good research? 4:15 What is your success in cross country as a coach? 5:15 For a high school coach who doesn't your science background, how can they become better educated? 6:18 Some coaches know the science and can explain everything. Some don't know the science but can tell you what works for example. How important is it to know the science or not? 7:30 If you were giving advice to a newer coach. What type of general advice do you have in what is important in building a program? 8:37 You talk a lot about how the goals are not the time, but the process is the goal. What does that mean? 9:57 What areas are part of the process? 11:41 Often times the athletes we are working with are high achievers, including in the class. How do you stress the importance of sleep to these student-athletes? 14:10 How much sleep does a 16-year old who runs 50 miles a week need? 15:15 How often do you run into students who are not getting enough sleep? 17:10 If you have an athlete that will run in college and another runner who has no desire to run in college, do you coach them differently?  19:07 The question I get most often from parents is about nutrition. Can you discuss what the latest research says? 21:16 For a coach who wants to give something out to their parents on nutrition, what resources do you recommend?  23:12 What is the biggest mistake athletes are making with nutrition? 24:33 Often times you will have an athlete not making the gains they should be in racing and workouts, what do you do to break down what is going on? 26:53 Can you discuss role of iron? 28:45 What should the Ferritin levels be? 30:34 How is the coaching with Jessica Tonn going? 32:17 You have had several successful high school runners who went on to success in college and as a professional. When you have an athlete who you know has that potential, do you handle them differently?  34:22 Sarah Hall had Tweet about running too much in high school, how do you feel about that? 36:38 You have an athlete coming in as a freshman who has a lot of potential, what is your progression over four years of high school.      Resources A recent article on sleep for runners  Nancy Clark Nutrition Website Email him at Jeff.Messer At MesaCC.edu    

Join us for a relaxed, funny chat with Anthony Runfola, director of Childsplay's production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Hear sneak peeks from Childsplay's electrifying covers of popular hit songs from Schoolhouse Rock, some insight into how music helps us learn, and two mini bonus Pink Floyd stories from Anthony and the host, Katie'B. Anthony Runfola is Childsplay's Director of Production and director of Schoolhouse Rock Live! which will be at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix from April 30th through May 25th, 2019. Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Learn more about this production, and other Childsplay shows, at childsplayaz.org. Anthony Runfola is in his 19th season with Childsplay where he serves as director of production.  His recent Childsplay directing credits include Wonderland: Alice's Rock and Roll Adventure, Goodnight Moon, Charlotte’s Web, Eric and Elliot, and Rock the Presidents. He has been a guest artist at theatres across the valley including Black Theatre Troupe, Actor’s Theatre, Teatro Bravo, Stray Cat Theatre, Phoenix Theatre, Actor's Renaissance Theatre, Gammage/ASU Public Events, Scottsdale Community College, and Mesa Community College. Outside of Arizona, his work has been on stage at Geva Theatre Center, Seattle Children's Theatre, and the Magik Theatre. He is a member of the inaugural cohort of ArtEquity and co-chairs Childsplay’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. He was a founding member of Upstairs Theatre Company in Tucson, AZ and served as the company's artistic director until 2001. In 1998 he was selected to participate in the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab, and in 2001 was invited to join the west coast version at the Pasadena Playhouse. Anthony serves on the boards of Desert State USITT (the local chapter of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology) and Teatro Bravo. He resides in Phoenix with his wife Jannine and their two wonderful children.  

Futuristic is more than just a recording artist, he’s also an entrepreneur. From touring around the world, having his own clothing line Sheeesh World, writing his first book The Declaration Of Independents, owning his own retail store Guest List and running a creative studio out of his second home, he enjoys bringing his ideas to life. Born and raised in Bloomington, IL, he knew at the age of 6 he wanted to make a career out of music. His father heavily influenced him growing up as he played the drums, bass guitar and was also a DJ. Moving to Tempe, AZ during high school was refreshing for him and it became the environment he started to really build his career by performing at local shows. After 1 year studying at Mesa Community College he dropped out to pursue music full-time. 2015 was the year things started to fall into place. His album The Rise debuted at #2 on iTunes, he performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon as well as in front of the 47th Vice President Joe Biden and CEO of Apple Tim Cook. Fast forward to 2019, he has created a world for himself that gives him the freedom to do what he wants, when he wants. It wasn’t by pure luck, it was from working hard, staying focused and not getting complacent. In this Episode Futuristic discusses the importance of being around people that push us to be better, everything is possible you just have to go for it, creating a list holds us accountable, everybody's path is different and a reminder to always stay authentic to you. - If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a 1 sentence review on the iTunes Podcast App with your honest feedback OR screenshot this Episode, post it to your Instagram Story tagging @OnlyFuturistic & @PurposeintheYouth!  - Connect with Futuristic! Instagram : @OnlyFuturistic Twitter : @OnlyFuturistic  Spotify : @OnlyFuturistic  YouTube : @OnlyFuturistic  Website : OnlyFuturistic.com    Check out Sheeesh World! Instagram : @SheeeshWorld  Website : SheeeshWorld.com    Connect with your favorite bearded man, Bobbbaaaay: Instagram: @Bobbbaaaay Twitter: @Bobbbaaaay Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for new interviews (and more) Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Soundcloud Subscribe to iTunes Follow us on Instagram: @PurposeintheYouth

Dr. Jeff Messer serves as department chair for the Exercise Science Department at Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Messer also serves as a volunteer assistant coach for boys' cross-country and track-&-field at Desert Vista High School, Phoenix, AZ.   In addition, Dr. Messer serves as a personal coach for professional runner Jessica Tonn.    Dr. Messer is the former head coach for girls' cross-country at Xavier College Preparatory (Phoenix, AZ.) and Desert Vista High School.   In this interview, we discuss post-workout nutrition, mitochondrial quality, how Dr. Messer ensures neuromuscular training is part of every training session, and what his longer practices - the 2 hours and 45-minute sessions entail.   I'm fortunate to call Dr. Messer a friend and I hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it. This episode of the Coaching Runners podcast is brought to you by the Fundamentals Education Course and the Boulder Running Clinics. Two great resources for coaches who are looking to take their program to the next level. If you have questions or comments about the show, please email me - Jay@CoachJayJohnson.com

Ebone' Marie – Ebone' studied theatre at Mesa Community College where she has also been seen in the 2014 Mesa Community College production of A Dead Man's Cell Phone as an Ensemble Member. She recently returned to theatre in 2017 production of Black Nativity with Black Theatre Troupe. She has been a Liturgical Dancer for the past 8 years and currently serves as the dance ministry leader at The Carpenter's House of Worship. She is a writer, model, actress and is currently the host of Love Thyself podcast on Vercay Radio. She has a passion for love and wants to share the love with all she encounters.

Ebone' Marie – Ebone' studied theatre at Mesa Community College where she has also been seen in the 2014 Mesa Community College production of A Dead Man's Cell Phone as an Ensemble Member. She recently returned to theatre in 2017 production of Black Nativity with Black Theatre Troupe. She has been a Liturgical Dancer for the past 8 years and currently serves as the dance ministry leader at The Carpenter's House of Worship. She is a writer, model, actress and is currently the host of Love Thyself podcast on Vercay Radio. She has a passion for love and wants to share the love with all she encounters.

Ruth Leyse-Wallace, PhD was in one of the first dietetic internship programs that became Registered Dietitians in 1971 continuing the credential for 44 years. Her studies in dietetics began at Oklahoma State University and continued through the University of California at Davis earning a BS degree under advisor Frances Zeman, PhD. She obtained an MS degree and completed an internship at the Kansas University Medical Center under the internship Director Norge Jerome, PhD. Her career began at Osawatomie State Hospital in Kansas, continued at The Menninger Foundation in Topkea, Kansas, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital in San Diego, and HPA Willow Park Hospital in Plano Texas. She returned to graduate school and earned a PhD degree in 1998 at the University of Arizona in Tucson, under the guidance of Mary Ann Kight, PhD, RD. Dr Leyse-Wallace has served as adjunct faculty at Pima County Community College in Tucson, AZ and Mesa Community College in San Diego, CA. She has published three books: The Metaparadigm of Clinical Dietetics: Derivation and Application, Linking Nutrition To Mental Health, and Nutrition and Mental Health. She served five years as the Mental Health Resource Professional for the Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Working on vehicles with more computer code than an F 35 Raptor Fighter Jet--mechanics from yesteryear struggle to keep up while technology under the hood is a network of a gazzilion pieces of information to make it all function for safety and reliability. The sophisticated training and education for todays modern automotive technician is mind boggling --With special guests from Subaru training of America and Award Winning Automotive Instructors from Mesa Community College --we explore what it takes to fix vehicles for a modern day automotive technician.

Guests Katey McPherson of the Gurian Institute and Carlos Alfaro of The LIBRE Initiative join Sally and Mark to talk about the recent epidemic in Teen Suicides in the Phoenix East Valley and the event that the Mesa United Way, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Mesa Community College and Arizona Talks have scheduled to help raise awareness and educate to community on the issue. AZ Talks Teen Suicide EventWednesday, May 9th, 2018AZ Talks Teen Suicide EventMesa Community CollegePerforming Arts Center1520 S LongmoreMesa, AZ 85202RSVP: http://www.mesachamber.org/events/register/13244

Everyone talks about Sustainable Fish - but what is the truth?  Dr. George Brooks gives us his insights of Farmed vs Wild Fish.  Information about Ocean polution and impact on fish.  What do we need to know about how to select fish for consumption.  Plus what I want to know - Talapia or no?  Give us the inside scoop on these very interesting topic!  Dr. George Brooks has a Ph.D., in Wildlife and Fisheries from the School of Renewable Natural Resources at the University of Arizona and is an established social, environmental, economic and political leader and business consultant.  Not to mention in his free time he is also on the board of the Arizona Green Chamber (where I met him) and is he is currently working in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mesa Community College and the Roosevelt School District to implement a environmental education grant that will: teach S.T.E.M., create new local economies, improve family wellness teach environmental stewardship and revitalize neighborhoods in South Phoenix and Mesa Arizona. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/conservation-and-science/our-programs/seafood-watch?gclid=Cj0KCQiAw9nUBRCTARIsAG11eideNofXqmgOoGH5_vEqMoWj8QdAu86v6QfKuJrxg_9UfxZKmS67G-MaAgUREALw_wcB app for Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch is available on Apple App Store and Google Play - so you can check out your seafood while at the store!  Incredible Ability!!! http://nxthorizon.com/Home.html https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tedx-aquaponics-doing-great-things-food-george-b-brooks-jr-ph-d-/    

A discussion with the Chair of the Business and Information Systems Department at Mesa Community College.

Today's featured storyteller, Wendy Smith, a.k.a. Wendyceratops, is a Professor of English at Mesa Community College in San Diego. See her students' ratemyprofessors.com reviews to get a sense of just how amazing she is: "Never boring." "Fair. For the most part." "Really chill." "Always has snacks." "A believer." "Passionate." "Open to different interpretations." And: "A must" Buuuut: She is “provincial” And: "She does have her favorites and I was not one of them but that should not matter unless you want to go out for a beer with the prof." Wendy's story was recorded live on 8 September 2015 at Tiger!Tiger! Tavern in San Diego, California. The theme of the evening was "Firsts." Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Ursic. Elizabeth is professor of world religions at Mesa Community College near Phoenix. A former management consultant, she switched careers and earned a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Arizona State. Her recently published book reflects her academic interests: Women, Ritual, and Power: Placing Female Imagery of God in Christian Worship. We spoke about women in religion, her experience diverse two-year college students and more.

In this episode, Bo Bennett speaks with James Woods, an openly-atheist congressional candidate for Arizona's 5th district. Though he lost in the November 4 general election, his trailblazing campaign helped pave the way for other openly secular candidates in the future. Read about James Woods (in his own words): I've lived in Arizona my whole life. I was born in the Arizona East Valley and raised by good-hearted working class parents. My dad is one of my best friends and supporters. We lost my mom to cancer in 2002, but I think she would be proud of how close and strong our family has remained. I graduated from Dobson High in ‘97 and went to Mesa Community College, working toward a career in the tech industry. I wanted the kind of job where I could support myself and a family, but also contribute to the quality of life in Arizona by developing technology-based solutions to the problems our state faces. A month before my 27th birthday, I was hospitalized for a rare illness that nearly killed me. I didn't have health coverage. I survived organ failure and amputations. While my medical team fought to keep me alive, my vision started fading. On a Monday I told the doctor that things were starting to look dim, and by Friday I never saw again. I ended up on dialysis and even spent time in hospice. I would not be alive today without all the people who invested in me. You invested in me through your contributions to government programs like Medicaid, Social Security Disability and Nutrition Assistance. My dad invested in me and became my caregiver. And someone I never met gave me a new chance at a healthy life through organ donation. After all of that generosity and support, it's time for me to start giving back. Last February I received a new kidney, and from my hospital bed in Phoenix I signed the paperwork to run for the US Congress in Arizona's CD5. After my long struggle to get the health care I needed and the losses I experienced when I couldn't get it, I knew I had an opportunity to start advocating for change. There is a damaging disparity between the decision-makers in Washington and the people who have to live with the decisions they make. We deserve representatives who know what it's like to face hard times and what's needed to overcome them. I can provide that representation. I have already overcome some tough odds, and I believe it's time to overcome the conservative ideology that hurts the most vulnerable among us.

Join us as Edward Callirgos shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Edward gives relationship advice on conflict in marriage. Edward Callirgos is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Edward is a graduate of the Arizona State University Marriage and Family Therapy Program. He is an adjunct instructor at Mesa Community College and a Clinical supervisor at an agency for mandated clients and families. Edward specializes in high conflict couples and families who are questioning divorce or uncertainty regarding their relationship. He lives in Arizona with his wife and 3 kids.

I am assuming that this new feed will work now, so we can hope. Here's the transcript file below as well.This is Devon Adams and today is July 24th 2009. Welcome to the first AP Language & Composition podcast. The purpose of these podcasts is to relay information about the AP Language class at Basha High School. My goal is to get these out weekly or biweekly depending on the materials being covered in class. Welcome juniors to AP English. This year prepares you for the AP Language & Composition exam administered by the College Board in May 2010. Today’s topic is the AP Examination and Dual Enrollment. This time of the year I get a lot of questions about the difference between taking the AP Examination and taking this class for dual enrollment, so I am focusing this entire podcast on this one question. First of all, let’s talk about each separately. Many of you took a test called the Asset Test in the spring time in our cafeteria. You should have received a copy of those scores already, but if not I have them in my class. This is NOT the AP Exam; that is completely separate. This is a placement test used for the Maricopa Community College District colleges (including Mesa Community College and Chandler Gilbert Community College) to confirm that you have met certain academic requirements to be accepted into a college English program. Once you have scored high enough on this test, you are invited by me to take AP English 11 for dual enrollment credit. This means you’d pay the MCC tuition for 3 credits, which I believe is approximately $230.00. This payment would enroll you in English 101 at MCC, and you would take AP English 11 for both college credit and high school credit. You do the same exact work as all of your classmates and you do not have to go to MCC at all. At the end of the Fall 2009 semester, you would be awarded 3 college credits at MCC with the same grade you receive in semester 1 of AP English 11. MCC’s credits transfer directly to BYU, ASU, U of A, and also NAU. NAU is the only school that also requires you to complete the second semester of freshman college English (called English 102), and you can take that online or through my MCC course anytime before you graduate from Basha. If you are considering an out of state school, it is your responsibility to check with the admission office to see if they would accept your Freshman Composition (Eng 101) credit through dual enrollment. If you choose to dual enroll, you will sign up through me in August. The dual enrollment option has absolutely nothing to do with the AP Examination in May 2010. The AP Examination is the culminating assessment for AP Language & Composition. This is an internationally recognized test that is accepted (for varying scores) at universities through the entire world. Payment for the examination is approximately $86.00 and nothing is paid until second semester. Information on testing is given to you to take home to your parents. It is expected that most of you do take this test. The AP Examination is what we will prepare for all year in AP Language. Unlike dual enrollment, there is no guarantee to pass this examination but the AP Exam is recognized in more schools. Some people ask why should we dual enroll when we’re testing at the end anyway. This is a good question and there’s no easy answer. Dual Enrollment tuition is much cheaper than university credits would cost, but if you’re going out of state your school may not accept these credits. But three credits in dual enrollment is guaranteed (as long as you pass the class) while passing the AP Examination is not a guarantee. I have seen students go to schools like ASU after doing dual enrollment and taking AP Exams and walking in there as sophomores. It all depends on so many variables. I would personally recommend taking dual enrollment since you’re sitting in the class anyway and doing the same work as everyone else. If you are financial unsound and need assistance is paying for the course, MCC does have a scholarship program. Basha also has a scholarship program for the AP Exam fees in the spring time. Ok, I hope this initial podcast has answered all of your questions about AP exams versus dual enrollment. Up next time will be a discussion of the summer readings, which I am sure you have all completed.