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Join Adam as he chats with comedian Jamie Lissow about how performing on Gutfeld went from being a scarlet letter for a comic to the late night show that all of his comic friends wants to get booked on. Later they discuss Kamala Harris' unedited 60 minutes interview and how AOC thinks Elon Musk is dumb even though she doesn't know what a garbage disposal is. Adam, Comedian Jamie Lissow and Jason "Mayhem" Miller cover multiple news stories including Kamala Harris' unedited 60 minutes interview, elections, Trump's executive order to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports, the OnlyFans Model suing Tyreek Hill, microplastics, and Ford EV losses of $5.5B in 2025. Later Sheriff Wayne Ivey zooms with Adam, talking about law and order in Brevard County, FL, tips on crime prevention, and how he has harnessed new media to fight crime specifically with his hit Youtube show Wheel of Fugitive. For more with Jamie Lissow: TWITTER: @jamie_lissow INSTAGRAM: @iamjamielissow WEBSITE: https://www.jamielissow.com/ PODCAST: Afraid to Ask with Jamie Lissow & Dr. Erika TOUR DATES: https://www.jamielissow.com/tour February 8th - Oxnard Levity Live - Oxnard, CA February 15th & 16th - Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts - Scottsdale, AZ For more with Sheriff Wayne Ivey: INSTAGRAM: @brevard_sheriff FACEBOOK: facebook.com/BrevardCountySheriff TWITTER: @SheriffIvey WHEEL OF FUGITIVE on YOUTUBE: @BrevardSheriff

Pianist Jeffrey Siegel continues his 46th season of Keyboard Conversations at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, January 14 at...

Pianist Jeffrey Siegel begins his 46th season of Keyboard Conversations at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, December 10 at 7...

Bios Matthew S. Keene, MD (Director) Dr. Keene is a physician, entrepreneur, and business leader. Dr. Keene attended Georgetown University School of Medicine on a full military scholarship and graduated with multiple honors. He received his residency training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Keene served as a Major in the United States Air Force. After serving his country, Dr. Keene Co-founded the Scottsdale Center for the Advancement of Neuroscience (S.C.A.N.), an internationally recognized "Center of Neuroscience Excellence." The success of S.C.A.N. caught the attention of several Fortune 500 healthcare companies, including Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS). He joined Medco and served as Vice President in order to create and direct their Neuroscience Therapeutic Resource Center, developing programs that brought value to the company while improving the lives of 10 million patients. In addition to his work as a physician and leader in professional education/clinical program development, Dr. Keene's corporate experiences and entrepreneurial spirit have afforded him the opportunity to manage and invest in several real estate/business developments. He owns/manages multiple investments nationwide, encompassing farming, fuel storage, healthcare, retail, and multifamily projects. Dr. Keene is the author of the award-winning book Chocolate is My Kryptonite: Feeding Your Feelings / How to Survive the Forces of Food. He served as a consultant to The Oprah Winfrey Show, America Talks Health, Wall Street, and several national periodicals. He currently directs one of Arizona's premiere outpatient chemical dependency treatment programs and serves as a consultant to multiple pharmaceutical companies as well as The Arizona Medical Board David A. Stone, PhD Dr. Stone is an entrepreneur, sales leader, and psychologist. Dr. Stone received his doctorate from Michigan State University with an emphasis in neuropsychology.  He received his residency training at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.  Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Stone served as a Captain in the United States Air Force. Dr. Stone had earlier received his master's degree in counseling psychology during which time he co-authored two research studies on personality assessment. After serving his country, Dr. Stone pivoted into professional sales. He spent the next 20 years in a variety of roles in business-to-business technology sales.  Most of Dr. Stone's time was spent with Convergint culminating in his promotion to Sales Director for the Seattle branch. He had leadership responsibility for 13 colleagues and $50,000,000 in yearly revenue.  Dr. Stone's team repeatedly exceeded sales goals and in 2018 was named the Convergint global branch of the year.  Dr. Stone completed his tenure with Convergint by serving as the Program Manager for the Convergint Development Program.  In this role, Dr. Stone recruited, on-boarded, trained, and coached over 100 new sales and operations colleagues. During Covid, Dr. Stone discovered an interest in creating games to lessen the isolation people were feeling during that time. In 2021 Dr. Stone formed Doozy Games and began self-publishing games.  His first game, Doozy Dice, is an award-winning game of strategy and chance.  Dr. Stone is in the process of bringing 3 more games to market to include Boozy Dice, Kadoozy, and Think Like a Shrink.  Dr, Stone has been nominated for the MoJo Nation Top 100 which is a list of the 100 most influential figures currently working in the world of toys and games. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

The Takács Quartet comes to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts for a performance of Flow, a new work by Phoenix composer Nokuthula...

The Greenest Show on Grass has officially begun! Thousands of people are taking over TPC golf course where there is probably more drinking than golf watching. With massive amounts of people, parties and a little golf comes months of safety planning & preparations. Scottsdale Police Veteran Officer Robert Katzeroff is here to tell us how to stay safe and still have a great time.  Calendar of Events WM Phoenix OpenBe safe and be prepared as you head out to enjoy some amazing golf.  Becky Robinson Comedy ShowThe Entitled Housewive is coming to town, Thursday Feb 8 @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. If you don't know her, go look her up as she cracks me up. There are still some VIP tickets available so get yours now! WET Deck @ W Hotel ScottsadleThe Wet Deck is known to many as the party place here in town. And this weekend they're kicking it off with a golf theme party. Get your reservations quick while you still can.  SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don't forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.   

The Greenest Show on Grass has officially begun! Thousands of people are taking over TPC golf course where there is probably more drinking than golf watching. With massive amounts of people, parties and a little golf comes months of safety planning & preparations. Scottsdale Police Veteran Officer Robert Katzeroff is here to tell us how to stay safe and still have a great time.  Calendar of Events WM Phoenix OpenBe safe and be prepared as you head out to enjoy some amazing golf.  Becky Robinson Comedy ShowThe Entitled Housewive is coming to town, Thursday Feb 8 @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. If you don't know her, go look her up as she cracks me up. There are still some VIP tickets available so get yours now! WET Deck @ W Hotel ScottsadleThe Wet Deck is known to many as the party place here in town. And this weekend they're kicking it off with a golf theme party. Get your reservations quick while you still can.  SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don't forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.   

Jeffrey Siegel (pictured) continues his Keyboard Conversations series at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, February 6 at 7:30pm...

When you think of little girls you may think of dolls, playing house and pretty bows. But if you're like my daughter and Candace Chen, you want to play outside, learn and build legos. Candace is a graduate of MIT with a degree in mechanical engineering and product design. She started her career in the golf industry where many of you golfers are probably using her designs and not even knowing it. But it was after a full day of entertaining into a night of dinners that her next product came to mind, Protégé Shoes, the comfortable, pain free heels for women. Now I'm sure you women are thinking, no way it's not possible. But I'm here to tell you it absolutely IS possible and I wear mine often around town.  Calendar of Events Arizona Restaurant WeekAll you foodies out there, this is your week to shine. It's AZ restaurant week where local restaurants put together a special priced menu for us to enjoy. Grab a friend, date or go out solo but don't miss these delicious offerings from Sept 8-17.   Junk in the TrunkGet your wallets ready and make some room because the largest shopping weekend of the year is happening this weekend at WestWorld. Junk in the Trunk is back and better than ever. An opportunity to get up and close with some of our favorite small business owners. Doors open Sept 15 so get in before the crowds hit this weekend.    Scottsdale Bridal ExpoFor all your brides out there, this the event you don't want to miss. FREE to the public, it's a one-stop shop for all your wedding needs. From DJ's to florists, suit designers and more. It's from 10-2pm on Sunday, Sept 17 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.    SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don't forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.   

When you think of little girls you may think of dolls, playing house and pretty bows. But if you're like my daughter and Candace Chen, you want to play outside, learn and build legos. Candace is a graduate of MIT with a degree in mechanical engineering and product design. She started her career in the golf industry where many of you golfers are probably using her designs and not even knowing it. But it was after a full day of entertaining into a night of dinners that her next product came to mind, Protégé Shoes, the comfortable, pain free heels for women. Now I'm sure you women are thinking, no way it's not possible. But I'm here to tell you it absolutely IS possible and I wear mine often around town.  Calendar of Events Arizona Restaurant WeekAll you foodies out there, this is your week to shine. It's AZ restaurant week where local restaurants put together a special priced menu for us to enjoy. Grab a friend, date or go out solo but don't miss these delicious offerings from Sept 8-17.   Junk in the TrunkGet your wallets ready and make some room because the largest shopping weekend of the year is happening this weekend at WestWorld. Junk in the Trunk is back and better than ever. An opportunity to get up and close with some of our favorite small business owners. Doors open Sept 15 so get in before the crowds hit this weekend.    Scottsdale Bridal ExpoFor all your brides out there, this the event you don't want to miss. FREE to the public, it's a one-stop shop for all your wedding needs. From DJ's to florists, suit designers and more. It's from 10-2pm on Sunday, Sept 17 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.    SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Find us on IG & FB at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast or check us out on scottsdale vibes dot media. And don't forget that we are now the proud owners of Scottsdale City Lifestyle magazine where you can read about even more of your favorite community.   

This throwback episode reaches all the way back to 2019 where the Dental Hacks talked with Dr. Steve Ratcliff at Spear Education! Steve was an early team member of Spear Education (all the way back in 2009 when it was the "Scottsdale Center") and helped create the way study clubs worked and the online offerings at Spear Education. Steve gave us a pretty intimate look into his past and his evolution as a clinician and educator. We think you'll walk away with a lot from our talk with Dr. Ratcliff. Some links from the show: Spear Education Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

Golf. Hard to believe there are other sports played here in The Valley as everywhere you look is a golf course. But one organization in particular is celebrating 100 years this year, the AZ Golf Association. The AGA serves as the official governing body of amateur golf in Arizona. What started as a small group of golfers has grown to an association of more than 700 men's and women's clubs, serving nearly 80,000 individual members. Today, the AGA is a volunteer-based organization directed by amateur golfers promoting the game of golf and providing valuable benefits and services to its members. This week I have Chris Montgomery who is the Dir of Marketing & Partnerships at AGA.  Calendar of Events  Happy Easter and Passover to all those who celebrate.  Click here to learn more about AZ Golf Association Hoppy EasterScottsdale Quarter is hosting an egg hunt on April 8 from 11-2. Tickets are $5 to secure a bag and eggs for your child. Make an afternoon out of it and enjoy a little shopping while you're there.  Frank LebowitzComing to the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts on April 7. Tickets start at $35. You're definitely in for night of laughs and puns.  The Bachelor LIVE on Stage at Salt River Fields  The ultimate Bachelor Nation fan party comes to Talking Stick Resort for six shows in the form of a wildly flirtatious and interactive evening. The audience and on-stage participants will leave feeling like they just spent an evening at the mansion. Each weekend in April features different Bachelor and Bachelor contestants. Check the link to see which weekend your fan favorite is coming to town.  

Golf. Hard to believe there are other sports played here in The Valley as everywhere you look is a golf course. But one organization in particular is celebrating 100 years this year, the AZ Golf Association. The AGA serves as the official governing body of amateur golf in Arizona. What started as a small group of golfers has grown to an association of more than 700 men's and women's clubs, serving nearly 80,000 individual members. Today, the AGA is a volunteer-based organization directed by amateur golfers promoting the game of golf and providing valuable benefits and services to its members. This week I have Chris Montgomery who is the Dir of Marketing & Partnerships at AGA.  Calendar of Events  Happy Easter and Passover to all those who celebrate.  Click here to learn more about AZ Golf Association Hoppy EasterScottsdale Quarter is hosting an egg hunt on April 8 from 11-2. Tickets are $5 to secure a bag and eggs for your child. Make an afternoon out of it and enjoy a little shopping while you're there.  Frank LebowitzComing to the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts on April 7. Tickets start at $35. You're definitely in for night of laughs and puns.  The Bachelor LIVE on Stage at Salt River Fields  The ultimate Bachelor Nation fan party comes to Talking Stick Resort for six shows in the form of a wildly flirtatious and interactive evening. The audience and on-stage participants will leave feeling like they just spent an evening at the mansion. Each weekend in April features different Bachelor and Bachelor contestants. Check the link to see which weekend your fan favorite is coming to town.  

Pianist Jeffrey Siegel will present his 44th season of Keyboard Conversations at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts during the 2022–23 Season...

Michelle Pabis from Honor Health is at the table to talk about getting Scottsdale that Blue Zones label. Getting a Blue Zones label would recognize Scottsdale as one of the healthiest cities in the nation. While many of us enjoy an active lifestyle, accessability, health care and more, there are still some areas of improvement needed. Michelle tells us the next stages for the acclaimed Blue Zones title.  Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Junk in the Trunk Happening THIS weekend at WestWorld. Come get your Junk on by shopping with hundred of Vintage vendors to find your perfect piece. From jewelry, clothing to home decor, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Tickets start at $8 but click the link to learn more.  Arizona Restaurant WeekGet out and try that new place you've been wanting to taste but haven't had the opportunity. Pre-fixed priced meals for lunch and dinner, depending on the restaurant. There's something out there for your tastebuds.  Scottsdale Bridal Expo Calling all brides! This one day FREE event is for you. Happening on Sunday, Sept 18 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. A one-stop shop for all your bridal and wedding day needs.  SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Rate us and leave a review! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast. Or, check us out on Scottsdale Vibes

Michelle Pabis from Honor Health is at the table to talk about getting Scottsdale that Blue Zones label. Getting a Blue Zones label would recognize Scottsdale as one of the healthiest cities in the nation. While many of us enjoy an active lifestyle, accessability, health care and more, there are still some areas of improvement needed. Michelle tells us the next stages for the acclaimed Blue Zones title.  Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Junk in the Trunk Happening THIS weekend at WestWorld. Come get your Junk on by shopping with hundred of Vintage vendors to find your perfect piece. From jewelry, clothing to home decor, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Tickets start at $8 but click the link to learn more.  Arizona Restaurant WeekGet out and try that new place you've been wanting to taste but haven't had the opportunity. Pre-fixed priced meals for lunch and dinner, depending on the restaurant. There's something out there for your tastebuds.  Scottsdale Bridal Expo Calling all brides! This one day FREE event is for you. Happening on Sunday, Sept 18 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. A one-stop shop for all your bridal and wedding day needs.  SUBSCRIBE on your Favorite podcast listening app. Rate us and leave a review! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube at Scottsdale Vibes Podcast. Or, check us out on Scottsdale Vibes

Kaitlyn Wolfe took her talents and quickly became the interior designer everyone is asking for by name. The yearning for design was always learking in the back of her mind. Tyring out different jobs, she finally listened to that little voice and followed her dreams. Now @iconicdesignbuild is growing quicker than Kaitlyn could have imagined. And, she has no problem keeping up.  Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Iconic Design + BuildKaitlyn Wolfe and her team are here to make your dream house a reality.  Junk in the Trunk Happening THIS weekend at WestWorld. Come get your Junk on by shopping with hundred of Vintage vendors to find your perfect piece. From jewelry, clothing to home decor, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Tickets start at $8 but click the link to learn more.  Arizona Restaurant WeekGet out and try that new place you've been wanting to taste but haven't had the opportunity. Pre-fixed priced meals for lunch and dinner, depending on the restaurant. There's something out there for your tastebuds.  Scottsdale Bridal Expo Calling all brides! This one day FREE event is for you. Happening on Sunday, Sept 18 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. A one-stop shop for all your bridal and wedding day needs. 

Kaitlyn Wolfe took her talents and quickly became the interior designer everyone is asking for by name. The yearning for design was always learking in the back of her mind. Tyring out different jobs, she finally listened to that little voice and followed her dreams. Now @iconicdesignbuild is growing quicker than Kaitlyn could have imagined. And, she has no problem keeping up.  Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Iconic Design + BuildKaitlyn Wolfe and her team are here to make your dream house a reality.  Junk in the Trunk Happening THIS weekend at WestWorld. Come get your Junk on by shopping with hundred of Vintage vendors to find your perfect piece. From jewelry, clothing to home decor, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Tickets start at $8 but click the link to learn more.  Arizona Restaurant WeekGet out and try that new place you've been wanting to taste but haven't had the opportunity. Pre-fixed priced meals for lunch and dinner, depending on the restaurant. There's something out there for your tastebuds.  Scottsdale Bridal Expo Calling all brides! This one day FREE event is for you. Happening on Sunday, Sept 18 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. A one-stop shop for all your bridal and wedding day needs. 

Episode Notes Contact us | darlenedhillon Amrita Kathak Global Documentary - YouTube A passionate performer and teacher of Kathak, Darlene Dhillon is a senior student of the legendary Pt. Chitresh Das. She began her training with him at San Francisco State University in 1999 and quickly became involved as a teacher and apprentice company member at his school. Ms. Dhillon has performed at venues like the prestigious Green Music Center in Sonoma, the California State Fair, Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, and Cal Performances at UC Berkeley. In 2018 she relocated to West Bengal, India for two years to become involved in the rich cultural landscape of the region. While in India she taught workshops at Santiniketan Society of Visual Art and Design and Jogesh Mime Academy in Kolkata. Darlene performed solos at Akar Prakar Gallery in Kolkata, and University of Calcutta. She met the esteemed Kathak guru, Pt. Ashimbandhu Bhattacharya during her travels and began ongoing mentorship with him. Darlene currently runs her school, Amrita Kathak Global in San Francisco. She teaches dance as a way for students to develop their physical and mental strength while learning about the depth of Indian classical music and dance. Her dance company will premiere new choreography at Non-Fiction Design Studios in San Francisco in September, 2022. (0:02:10) Highlight of the day (0:03:22) Nature vs Nuture in the context of dance (0:05:30) Transitioning to full time teaching (0:10:11) Bringing colleagues to Kathak performances (0:11:43) Parallels between architecture and kathak - (0:15:06) A dance drama based on Darlene's life (0:19:55) How do you teach differently than how you were taught (0:22:56) Life skills learned in Kathak (0:25:41) How being in tune with yourself help with compositions (0:26:26) Tips for being more grounded in Kathak (0:28:50) Teaching to kids with multiple interests and classes (0:32:20) Increasing student retention after Kathak graduation (0:34:22) Living in Shantinikentan (0:38:11) Amrita Kathak Global (0:43:38) Fundraising thorugh Kickstarter (0:46:18) Ambitious goals for the future

SUSD students are back to school this week. Perfect opportunity for SUSD superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel to come back for another epsiode. Dr. Menzel opens up about teacher pay & turnover rate, his new contract,  how he plans to make SUSD one of the best school districts in the nation and so much more. If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's a great education for our kids. A don't miss episode! Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep    SUSD InformationTo find out more on SUSD and individual schools, click the link above. And as always, feel free to reach out to them with any questions, comments or concerns you may have.    Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsShows happening all month long. Concerts, plays and more. Check the link to see showtimes and ticket price.    AZ Boardwalk is having a weekend full of fun for the kids. Foam frenzy, reptile encounters and more.  Super Bowl 2023 Needs YOU. Volunteers will help the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee by serving as ambassadors at key areas including airports, hotels, and official Host Committee and NFL events. You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submission and go through a formal application process, including a background check. TEAM AZ volunteers must commit to working three shifts ranging from four to eight hours each.

SUSD students are back to school this week. Perfect opportunity for SUSD superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel to come back for another epsiode. Dr. Menzel opens up about teacher pay & turnover rate, his new contract,  how he plans to make SUSD one of the best school districts in the nation and so much more. If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's a great education for our kids. A don't miss episode! Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep    SUSD InformationTo find out more on SUSD and individual schools, click the link above. And as always, feel free to reach out to them with any questions, comments or concerns you may have.    Scottsdale Center for the Performing ArtsShows happening all month long. Concerts, plays and more. Check the link to see showtimes and ticket price.    AZ Boardwalk is having a weekend full of fun for the kids. Foam frenzy, reptile encounters and more.  Super Bowl 2023 Needs YOU. Volunteers will help the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee by serving as ambassadors at key areas including airports, hotels, and official Host Committee and NFL events. You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submission and go through a formal application process, including a background check. TEAM AZ volunteers must commit to working three shifts ranging from four to eight hours each.

Dr. Gerd Wuestemann began his tenure as President and CEO of Scottsdale Arts in March 2018. An arts entrepreneur at heart, he brought an immediate focus on innovation and growth to his organization, while executing a financial and cultural turn around. Scottsdale Arts is, today, one of the largest arts organizations in the Southwest, including Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Scottsdale Public Art, Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation, Canal Convergence, and Events @ Civic Center within its umbrella.   Dr. Wuestemann joins Renee Dee to share his journey of putting Scottsdale on the global arts map and innovating the Scottsdale Arts campus to support the next generation of artists.   We invite you to SUBSCRIBE!   You can find ICONIC LIFE on our website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.   Follow Renee on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, & Clubhouse.   If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thank you so much for supporting me to do what I do!

When you get to know NOAH – Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health – you'll likely be surprised at the depth and scope of services this community center provides for residents of all backgrounds. Meet Michael Pearson, director of marketing and engagement, and hear about the remarkable growth this key community partner has experienced over the last decade and its plans to expand in South Scottsdale. NOAH serves over 40,000 patients and is one of the city's true success stories.

Mayor Ortega is focused on safeguarding public health and safety; maintaining Scottsdale's family-friendly neighborhoods; protecting the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and strengthening Scottsdale's world-renowned reputation. As mayor, he is committed to equal rights for all, responsive city government and adoption of citizen-driven General Plan 2035 to support economic vitality. Mayor Ortega is a registered Arizona architect and designed many landmark buildings in Old Town. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and was an apprentice architect to Bennie Gonzales FAIA, the award-winning designer of Scottsdale City Hall, Civic Center Library and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Episode Notes Show Highlights (0:11:38) The concept of generations in Kathak (0:13:05) How Rachna Di Teaches Differently (0:21:50) How Gurus used to teach (0:27:02) Starting Teaching (0:32:23) Balancing being an active performer and teaching (0:34:15) The responsibility of education (0:40:07) Dance Critics (0:46:04) Pride and South asian culture (0:52:56) Compensation in the arts (1:06:47) The concept of Endowments in the Arts (1:25:41) The story of Rachna di and the Harmonium Bio RACHNA NIVAS (@rachnanivas) is an artist, choreographer, educator, and activist in Indian classical dance, bringing a relevant voice to kathak. Deemed “charismatic” and “revelatory” by the San Francisco Chronicle and featured in 2021 by Dance Magazine, she is one of the most sought-after kathak artists and educators of her generation. A distinguished torchbearer of legendary master Pandit Chitresh Das' treasured lineage .Rachna is a fierce and passionate performer, a technical powerhouse with masterful creativity and infectious charm. She is a founding artist and artistic director of Leela Dance Collective, a nationally-based women-led and artist-led collective, producing powerful works by forward-thinking trailblazers in kathak dance. Rachna's original works include her collaboration SPEAK, which brings together leading women in kathak and tap, bridging Indian and African-American art and heritage along with co-creators Rina Mehta, Michelle Dorrance, and Dormeshia. Some notable SPEAK _tour stops have been Broad Stage in Los Angeles, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Mumbai Royal Opera House in India, Maui Arts and Cultural Center and University of Hawaii. Rachna is also co-creator of the large scale dance ballad, _Son of the Wind, featuring 20 dancers and a live orchestra. Tour highlights include Ford Theater in Los Angeles, Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and Bhramara Festival in Mumba, India. Her original solo work, Meera, was featured at the ODC Walking Distance Festival in San Francisco and at Salvatore Capezio Theater in New York City. Her original work Stir, choreographed for Leela Youth Dance Company, was featured at the WorldWideWomen's Girls Festival. Her works have been funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, New Music USA, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, California Arts Council, and Zellerbach Family Foundation. Prior to work with Leela Dance Collective, Rachna was principal dancer with the Chitresh Das Dance Company for 15 years and received two nominations for an Isadora Duncan Dance Award while performing worldwide in productions such as Shiva, Sita Haran, Pancha Jati, Darbar, Shabd and many more. Some notable venues she performed at with CDDC, include Cal Performances at UC Berkeley, Roy and Edna Disney/Cal Arts Theater in Los Angeles, Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin, Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts in Arizona, National Center for Performing Arts in Mumbai, Birla Sabhagar in Kolkata, National Institute of Kathak Dance in New Delhi, and Shaniwarwada Festival in Pune, India. Rachna was also instrumental in building the Chhandam School of Kathak in San Francisco (founded by Pandit Chitresh Das in 1980). Pandit Das himself appointed Rachna to be Co-Director of the Chhandam School in 2009 (along with Seibi Lee). Rachna worked tirelessly under Pandit Das to institutionalize curriculum, build infrastructure, train teachers, direct school-wide dance dramas, and flourish the school into one of the world's leading and most influential academies of North Indian classical dance. Her passion and commitment to her own journey of the art and to building pride of Indian classical art amongst the South Asian community led her to emerge as a powerful role model amongst the Indian diaspora. In particular, Rachna has exceptional talent in teaching and training youth, making the art relevant, inspiring, and empowering to girls. Rachna was the successor to Pandit Das as Co-Artistic Director of the Chhandam School and Artistic Director of the Chhandam Youth Dance Company (now the Leela Youth Dance Company), shepherding excellence, leadership, and creative discovery amongst teens. Rachna has also taught numerous kathak workshops, after-school programs, and outreach events/residencies to communities of all backgrounds, including at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum, Treme Center of New Orleans, Conservatory of Arts in Miami, Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, LA Tap Fest at Debbie Allen Dance Academy, National Center for Kathak Dance in New Delhi, and many more. Currently, Rachna is leading and directing Leela New York, the newest chapter of Leela Institute of Kathak, bringing the teachings of her lineage for the first time to the greater New York Metro area. Title Track Audio Credit: Doug Maxwell | Bansure Raga

The arts have a long history of bringing people together across boundaries, allowing diverse communities to create, maintain and share their own stories. The arts benefit us socially, economically, educationally, and spiritually. It makes us think, spurs our innovation, draws us together, encourages dialogue, and simply makes us feel good. It is what gives a community its soul. Our guest is Dr. Gerd Wuestemann. He is a German born, classically trained musician, whose name happens to translates to mean, “Desert Man” and is the President and CEO of Scottsdale Arts. From the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, to over 120 pieces of Public Art, to programs for our elderly and our youth, Dr. Wuestemann explains that art is meant to be enjoyed by everyone! Listen to learn how you can be part of Scottsdale Arts! https://scottsdalearts.org/  

Arizona Theatre Company’s Sean Daniels (Artistic Director) and Chanel Bragg (Associate Artistic Director) will be hanging out with Phoenician Philanthropist and NAU Alumn, Billie Jo Herberger. Billie Jo Herberger has been a Phoenix resident since 1969 and was named the 2013 Woman of the Year by Women of Scottsdale. According to a 2015 article highlighting her in the Phoenix Magazine, “Billie Jo serves as an inspiration to many – she’s survived cervical cancer, breast cancer and malignant melanoma without losing a sliver of her spunk or spark. She doesn’t cover up her scars, but displays them proudly as ‘badges of courage.’” The Herbergers are well known in the Valley for their support of the arts. Just last year they were inducted into the Herberger Performing Arts & Broadcast Hall of Fame in 2019 and had a new Scottsdale arts award named after them - the Herberger Award for the Arts. They have given generously to arts organizations including the Herberger Theater, the Phoenix Theater, Valley Youth Theatre, Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona, Scottsdale Philharmonic, Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Center for the Arts as well as other important non-profits such as Release the Fear, Key to the Cure (TGen), Kids Read USA, and Phoenix Heart Ball.

We got a full show show of everything MMR. The Mother's of MMR joined us in the studio to talk about all the great things they do. From playgroups, parent's night out, volunteering and family events. There's nothing this group can't do.   And Alisha Hasson joins us in the studio to talk about all the great things our neighborhood library has to offer. There's so much more going on inside besides the thousands of amazing books.    Upcoming Events Celebration of Fine Arts  Jan 18-March 29celebrateart.com Brings in artists from across the United States to set up working studios and welcomes art lovers to interact with or simply watch these artists as they create their work over the course of the eight week show. With over 100+ artists, art lovers will see work in all mediums, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry, glass blowing, photography, furniture and more.Southwest corner of Hayden Rd. & Loop 101 Look for the big white tents!ADMISSION $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military "All Things Senior" Expo & Tradeshow offers one-stop resources, Feb 5. This free event features more than 100 exhibitors providing information about health care, senior housing, recreation and fitness opportunities, entertainment, lifestyle, technology, transportation and much more. It takes place from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts.  Chinese New Year with craft Jan 30 at the Arabian Library 10:30-11:00am. Story and craft to bring about Good Luck. Get there early to get a ticket and reserve your spot. Western Week starts Feb 8 in Old Town. Parades 10-noon and Festival right after until 4pmLots of activities all dayScottsdalewesternweek.com Wine with Friends Feb 21 from MMR HOA Don’t forget to RSVP Recommended Resources McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website The Shackelton Group - Website AZ CoWork - Website Avontage - Website Check Out Our Sponsor   ---------------------------------------- If you are interested in being on the show please Click Here to contact our producer.

We've got it all this week. We talk to Sean Sarram of Avontage.com on his new company and how the old age of bartering is making a come back.   Jeremy Schlosser tells you why he should be the next MMR HOA board member.    Still haven't come and taken a look at Az CoWork? Operations Manager Kristin Whintable tells us why you're missing out.   Upcoming Events WM Phoenix Open Jan 27- Feb 2   wmphoenixopen.com Celebration of Fine Arts  Jan 18-March 29celebrateart.com Brings in artists from across the United States to set up working studios and welcomes art lovers to interact with or simply watch these artists as they create their work over the course of the eight week show. With over 100+ artists, art lovers will see work in all mediums, including sculpture, paintings, jewelry, glass blowing, photography, furniture and more.Southwest corner of Hayden Rd. & Loop 101 Look for the big white tents!ADMISSION $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military "All Things Senior" Expo & Tradeshow offers one-stop resources, Feb 5. This free event features more than 100 exhibitors providing information about health care, senior housing, recreation and fitness opportunities, entertainment, lifestyle, technology, transportation and much more. It takes place from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts.  Chinese New Year with craft Jan 30 at the Arabian Library 10:30-11:00am. Story and craft to bring about Good Luck. Get there early to get a ticket and reserve your spot. Recommended Resources DCES Open Positions www.susd.org Waste Management Phoenix Open wmphoenixopen.com   McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Website McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast - Facebook Group Notre Dame Preparatory High School - Website The Shackelton Group - Website AZ CoWork - Website Avontage - Website Check Out Our Sponsor   ---------------------------------------- If you are interested in being on the show please Click Here to contact our producer.

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Please enjoy the episode. Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Isa Jones, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Clinical Sexologist, on the importance of creating & claiming our sexual identities both as individuals and couples. What does this mean? For example, we often have clear ideas about many roles we play in our lives… who am I as a parent?… as a spouse?… as a business partner? But how many times have we thought about “who am I sexually?” So, how do we go about claiming our own sexuality in ways that hold authenticity and internal authority? What sexual values do we hold - not just from our religious culture - but from the space of pleasure, consent, vulnerability, erotic experience, etc…? And then… how do we communicate these sexual spaces with our partners - especially when sexual tastes and preferences differ? Natasha and Isa discuss all kinds of helpful strategies, exercises and reframes that can help you find your erotic potential, manage libido differences and better negotiate sexual fantasy, desires and interests. Isa grew up in an LDS home, has a great understanding of Mormon culture and works with a large number of LDS clientele. She is the owner of the Scottsdale Center for Sex and Relationship Therapy in Scottsdale, Arizona. She specializes in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), improving couples communication, creative problem solving, enhancing intimacy and increasing erotic desire. Isa graduated with her BS in Human Development from Brigham Young University and her Masters degree in MFT at Arizona State University. She is the Arizona Section leader for AASECT. Isa has been educating and inspiring women, men and couples to live with more passion, self-confidence and joy for over 20 years. To get in touch with Isa visit www.ScottsdaleSexTherapy.com.   Links to resources that are covered during the podcast:   Esther Perel's Ted Talk https://us.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?hspart=iry&hsimp=yhs-fullyhosted_011&type=mce_sft1_15_27¶m1=yhsbeacon¶m2=f%3D4%26b%3DChrome%26cc%3DUS%26p%3Dmceyahoo%26cd%3D2XzuyEtN2Y1L1QzuyEtBtC0B0C0A0D0CtG0FzzyB0FtGyD0DzzzztG0A0FtAtBtG0DyD0A0CtAyB0BtBtCzyyDyDtN1L1G1B1V1N2Y1L1Qzu2S0B0E0B0D0AtC0AyBtGzy0FzzzztGyEtB0F0FtGzyyC0ByCtGtDyByDyD0DyDtDtAtB0FyBzz2QtN1Q2Zzu0StCtByByDtN1L2XzutAtFyDtFtDtFyEtDtN1L1Czu%26cr%3D1929563656%26a%3Dmce_sft1_15_27&p=esther+perel+ted+talk Mating in Captivity: Reconciling Intimacy and Sexuality & book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060753641/?tag=mh0b-20&hvadid=3524371619&hvqmt=b&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2msngsz47d_b Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Sexual Intelligence Gina Ogden, author of https://www.amazon.com/The-Return-Desire-Rediscovering-Passion/dp/1590303644%3FSubscriptionId%3D0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82%26tag%3Dflatwave-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1590303644 The Return of Desire: A Guide to Rediscovering your Sexual Passion, https://www.amazon.com/Women-Who-Love-Sex-Ordinary/dp/1590305035%3FSubscriptionId%3D0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82%26tag%3Dflatwave-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1590305035 Women who Love Sex: Ordinary Women Describe their Paths to Pleasure, Intimacy and Ecstasy and more... Barry McCarthy's book https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Your-Couple-Sexual-Style/dp/0415994691/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458016920&sr=1-1&keywords=barry+mccarthy+sexual+style Discovering your Couple Sexual Style: Sharing Desire, Pleasure and Satisfaction Tammy Nelson, author of https://www.amazon.com/The-New-Monogamy-Redefining-Relationship/dp/1608823156/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1KNSVSGKFRD2VNFXRPFN The New Monogamy: Redefining your Relationship after Infidelity and https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Sex-You-Want-Inhibitions/dp/1592335268/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458018088&sr=1-1&keywords=tammy+nelson Getting the Sex You Want: Shed your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together Janis Abrahms Spring, author of https://www.amazon.com/After-Affair-Healing-Rebuilding-Unfaithful/dp/0062122703/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=035W4KXCSQVJSNBXGDX5 After the Affair and https://www.amazon.com/How-Can-Forgive-You-Courage/dp/0060009314/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458020448&sr=1-1&keywords=janis+abrahms+spring How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To  

Jason and Alan had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Steve Ratcliff at Spear Education. Steve has had been a dental educator for a lot of years. He spent a lot of years teaching at the Pankey Institute and came over to the Scottsdale Center, which eventually became Spear Education! He has played a huge role in creating much of the content  featured on the Spear Online platform and he's also been a huge part of creating the Spear Study Club curriculum. Steve gave us a pretty intimate look into his past and his evolution as a clinician and educator. We think you'll walk away with a lot from our talk with Dr. Ratcliff. Links from the show: Spear Education The Dental Hacks Academy Dr. Georg Benjamin gives us a Clinical Hack of the Week about an interesting way of cementing provisional restorations using GC Universal Bonding Agent! Corky Willhite is offering his amazing "Transitional Bonding" course at the Cosmedent CEE in Chicago on March 14-15th! This course focuses on the benefits and step-by-step techniques of transitional bonding, an extremely practical new option requiring little or no prep for most cases. This course will cover the rationale for using composite. Work on one tooth against an arch or plan for a full mouth rehabilitation. This hands-on course presents practical occlusal guidelines for predictable function and longevity – including increasing V.D.O. and building anterior guidance as well as how to handle bruxers and non-compliant patients. Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/Corky! The Crystal HD mouth mirror by Zirc is second to none. But be careful...once you start using them, you won't ever want to go back to your old mouth mirror! Zirc is offering a special discount to listeners of the Dental Hacks Podcast! If you use coupon code "HACKSHD" on their website they'll give you $10 off any 12 pack of Crystal HD mirrors! Go check them out at dentalhacks.com/mirrors! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group just rolled over 26,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don’t have anything “dental” on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: The Dental Hacks Academy Alan: The Dropout podcast If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into “What’s Hot” in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren’t an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you’re a part of the Hacks Nation.

On Tuesday February 12th Jeffrey Siegel will continue his latest season of Keyboard Conversations® at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts with The...

We spoke with Dr. Sameer Puri during our trip to Spear Education earlier this month. Alan has known Sam since the early days of DentalTown and they had a LOT to talk about. It turns out that Sam has created a lot of great stuff in dentistry since then! We discuss: How we first met online and old school DentalTown! How clueless Sam and Tarun were when they put the first Townie Meeting together, and how they "learned by doing." The difference between graduating from dental school in the late 90's to now. The importance of photography in dentistry. When Sam started with CEREC and how that blossomed into CEREC Doctors. How did Cdocs become involved with the Scottsdale Center and Spear Education Where is "home" for Sam...Southern California or Arizona? Sameer's links: CEREC Doctors Townie Meeting Some links from the show: Clinical Hack of the Week: user presets on DSLR cameras, specifically from Photomed! Go get your copy of the ebook "Improving Your Practice's Clinical Photography" from Spear Education. It's free and it's a step by step guide on how to use your digital SLR camera to make comprehensive treatment planning a "thing" in your practice! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/Spearphotography #whyVoD? Because the room block is closing by December 31st! Come meet all of your internet pals at the funnest and most innovative dental meeting ever and stay at the gorgeous Double Tree resort in Scottsdale! The Voices of Dentistry will be at the DoubleTree resort on January 25-26! Go buy your tickets at www.voicesofdentistry.com right now. Jason and Alan have been using Spear Education online for awhile now. Spear online has resources for doctor education, patient education and team education! There is no better way to get great CE, do patient education, get CE credit and learn a better way to practice dentistry that signing up for Spear Education online. You get so much with your membership, it's kind of astonishing. The biggest problem is having the time to learn everything! Our most recent obsession...the Spear Online iPad app! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/Spearonline and you can get $20/month off of your Spear online subscription! It's a Christmas miracle! Cosmedent is offering its Virtual CEE courses (Catch the Composite Wave by Dr. Buddy Mopper and CPR for the Worn Dentition by Dr. Dennis Hartlieb) to you for a special deal! Use the coupon code "Holiday" on checkout from the website and they'll knock $100 off the course fee! You'll have some time over the break to earn some CE credits in the comfort of your flannel PJs! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/virtualCE and be sure to use coupon code "Holiday" at check out! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 25,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don’t have anything “dental” on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Founder's Card Alan: Neumann BCM 705 microphone If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into “What’s Hot” in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren’t an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you’re a part of the Hacks Nation.  

This week's featured guest graduated from Muhlenberg College and attended The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, He was accepted into a one year General Practice Residency Program at St. Josephs Medical Center in Reading Pennsylvania. In 2007 he purchased Forest North Dental that has now been serving the community for 30 years. He is part of the faculty on the CereDoctors.com website and at The Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in the CAD/CAM Division. Finally, He created the Northern Illinois CEREC Study Club, which is one of the largest CAD/CAM study clubs in the USA. Currently practicing in Lake Forest, Illinois. Please welcome Dr.Rich Rosenblatt DMD to the podcast!

This week’s featured guest graduated from Muhlenberg College and attended The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, He was accepted into a one year General Practice Residency Program at St. Josephs Medical Center in Reading Pennsylvania. In 2007 he purchased Forest North Dental that has now been serving the community for 30 years. He is part of the faculty on the CereDoctors.com website and at The Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in the CAD/CAM Division. Finally, He created the Northern Illinois CEREC Study Club, which is one of the largest CAD/CAM study clubs in the USA. Currently practicing in Lake Forest, Illinois. Please welcome Dr.Rich Rosenblatt DMD to the podcast!

Dr. Josh Turnbull is founder and CEO of Lydian Dental, a new aspirational brand of dental clinics with locations in Phoenix, AZ and Austin, TX. Dr. Josh’s story began in 2008 where he was doing research both at the Mayo Clinic and with Dr. Gordon Christensen at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. This led him to pursue an MBA at Harvard after he completed his DMD at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. During these years, Dr. Josh realized that the dental industry was experiencing massive consolidation, but he was disenchanted by much of what he saw in the corporate dentistry world. He asked himself, “Why is there no Mayo Clinic of dentistry”? Thus, Lydian Dental was born. Lydian is out to make dentistry more affordable, convenient and fun. They like to call themselves the “anti-corporate” brand of dental clinics, with a focus on great design and user experience, which they were recently recognized for nationally in Wired Magazine. They currently have 3 Lydian branded clinics in operation and a mobile clinic which launched in Austin 3 months ago and is providing services to companies across the city. They are also developing a Membership that they feel could disrupt the traditional dental insurance model. Lydian is also committed to giving back. Through their Lydian Smiles initiative they provide pro bono services both locally and internationally.   Dr. Josh is also a proud father of 4 children and is married to the most wonderful woman on earth.   Lydian is expanding nationally and is looking for dentists to partner with. For more information, contact Dr. Josh at josh@lydiandental.com   www.lydiandental.com

Dr. Barry Freydberg is a 1968 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, has been in full-time practice since graduation. Presently he practices in Skokie, Illinois, where he emphasizes esthetic dentistry and sleep apnea treatment and in Phoenix, AZ where he limits his practice to the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.   He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a Fellow of the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics.   In 2004, Dr. Freydberg received the distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Illinois. In 2007, Dr. Gordon Christensen appointed Dr. Freydberg as the Director of Technology at the new Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. In February 2009, the Chicago Dental Society awarded Dr. Freydberg the Gordon Christensen Lecture Recognition Award for his outstanding teaching contributions over the years.   Dr. Freydberg, an active member of the Chicago Dental Society, was the 2002 Program Chairman for the Chicago Midwinter Meeting that drew over 31,000 attendees   www.WebDentalChicago.com

Dr. Calleros has been providing life enhancing dentistry for more than 29 years in the South Bay communities.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, Riverside and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of California, Los Angeles.  Go Bruins!  Along with private practice, she has been an instructor at the UCLA Dental School’s Restorative Department.   Continuing education is extremely important to Dr. Calleros, as she spends countless hours taking courses to ensure she stays at the forefront of dentistry. She has taken many courses in advanced esthetics, occlusion, and treatment planning at the world-renowned Scottsdale Center for Dentistry.   Taking advanced courses in Invisalign Orthodontics has given her Preferred Invisalign provider status.  Her latest study is in implant dentistry and she has recently attained a Fellowship in the International Dental Implant Association.   She is one of the first and only Laser Certified Dentists in the South Bay.  Her continuing education will not stop here, as she understands the importance of staying ahead with current dental research and technology. Her latest achievement is the addition of cone beam computerized technology (3-D radiology).  She uses this for diagnosis of oral pathology, endodontic root canal treatment, and digital implant planning. This seamlessly integrates with CEREC technology, one-visit crowns.  She has earned the distinction of becoming a mentor for advanced CEREC classes at the Scottsdale Center and is a proud member of CERECDOCTORS.com.   Dr. Calleros loves dentistry because she can combine science with art to create not only beautiful, but more importantly, healthy smiles.  From the start of her private practice she has always upheld the highest level of ethics and integrity. You can trust that Dr. Calleros will listen to each individual need and provide you with optimal care.  She has chosen a team that holds the same beliefs and value system to ensure the entire dental experience can be pleasant, knowledgeable, and treat you like family.   Giving back to the community is important to Dr. Calleros.  Each year she joins forces with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity and the 1736 Family Crisis Center to provide dental services to local families who are unable to afford treatment.  She and her team have volunteered at Maria Shriver's Modern House Call for Women in Long Beach, California where they provided uninsured women on-site dental treatment.  In the past, she has volunteered with the South Bay Health District, where she helped low income children and abused women receive much needed dental work.  Giving back does not stop at volunteering her time, she continuously donates to many different charities and participates in local fitness events that raise money for various charities. She and her team recently did over $15,000 of dental treatment on families from a local crisis center.  In September 2015 she not only completed the Avon39 Walk to End Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara, she also raised over $6000.00 towards breast cancer research and treatment.   Dr. Calleros understands firsthand the importance of raising a healthy family.  She is a proud mother of two.  Her daughter graduated from San Diego State University and is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry and her son is a firefighter in Scottsdale, Arizona.  An animal lover, she has a beautiful Thoroughbred horse named Face and just added a new dog to her family, named Brandi.   Away from the office, Dr. Calleros enjoys many outdoor activities and is quite the weekend warrior.  You will most likely find her riding her road bike along the coast and through the hills of Palos Verdes.  Every year she runs in the Manhattan Beach 10K.  In support of UCLA, she combined three of her favorite activities, swimming, biking, and running, to complete her first triathlon, the Iron Bruin.  She also takes great pleasure in riding her horse and motorcycle, playing tennis, golfing and hiking.  During the summer weekends she spends her time enjoying the South Bay beaches or boating in Arizona, and during the Winter weekends skiing down the slopes of Mammoth.   www.drcalleros.com

Dr. Massad’s mentors Proper prognosis Bar vs. Stud vs. Fixed Implant Prosthesis And more!   Dr. Massad is in private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Fellow of both the American and the International College of Dentists, a Regent/Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics, and is a honorary member of the American College of Prosthodontics. Currently, he holds faculty positions at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Mass; the department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio, Tex; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University, and Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Memphis, Tennessee. He has previously held a faculty position at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Oklahoma, is a past Director of Removable Prosthodontics at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in Arizona (2006 to 2010), and from 1992 to 2003 was an associate faculty at the Pankey Institute in Florida.   www.joemassad.com

Covering an historic arc that reaches from the Cultural Revolution to the 2008 Olympic Games, Alison Friedman looks at how China is searching for a new globalized contemporary identity through music, dance and theater. Examples of artists navigating this search include world-famous classical musicians like Lang Lang and Tan Dun as well as less well-known underground 'Chinese indie' musicians such as Xiao He and the performing artist collective ZuHe Niao. Ms. Friedman also addresses how performing artists are combining traditional Chinese forms with new influences from the west -- or not! -- as well as the role of international partners in the field, including festivals, collaborators, funding bodies, and Embassies, and how the international community is affecting China's contemporary performing arts scene, for better or worse (in sickness and in health....) Alison M. Friedman is the founding director of Ping Pong Productions, a producing and consulting organization headquartered in Beijing with the mission of cultural diplomacy. Clients include TAO Dance Theater, Mark Morris Dance Group, the U.S Embassy in China, the British Council, Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, and Los Angeles Theatre Works. As director of Ping Pong Productions, Ms. Friedman works closely with Chinese and international governments and arts organizations to facilitate collaborations, tours, and lasting artistic relationships. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and political negotiations, Ms. Friedman has worked in the performing arts in China for more than a decade. She served as international director of the Beijing Modern Dance Company, general manager of Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun's company Parnassus Productions, Inc., and as a producer and host on Chinese national radio and television programs. Ms. Friedman graduated Phi Beta Kappa/magna cum laude from Brown University with a degree in Chinese Literature/Literary Translation. She was a Fulbright fellow to China, an arts management fellow at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., and a fellow of the International Society for the Performing Arts. An expert in China's developing arts market, Ms. Friedman lectures internationally in both English and Mandarin Chinese, including keynotes at the National Committee on US-China Relations, Asia Society, Brown University, People's University of China, China International Performing Arts Fair Guangzhou, Fulbright Association 31st Annual Conference, and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. She has contributed articles and chapters to journals and collections published in the United States, China, and Europe. Ms. Friedman has been cited as an expert on Chinese performing arts by the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and China Daily.

Covering an historic arc that reaches from the Cultural Revolution to the 2008 Olympic Games, Alison Friedman looks at how China is searching for a new globalized contemporary identity through music, dance and theater. Examples of artists navigating this search include world-famous classical musicians like Lang Lang and Tan Dun as well as less well-known underground 'Chinese indie' musicians such as Xiao He and the performing artist collective ZuHe Niao. Ms. Friedman also addresses how performing artists are combining traditional Chinese forms with new influences from the west -- or not! -- as well as the role of international partners in the field, including festivals, collaborators, funding bodies, and Embassies, and how the international community is affecting China's contemporary performing arts scene, for better or worse (in sickness and in health....) Alison M. Friedman is the founding director of Ping Pong Productions, a producing and consulting organization headquartered in Beijing with the mission of cultural diplomacy. Clients include TAO Dance Theater, Mark Morris Dance Group, the U.S Embassy in China, the British Council, Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, and Los Angeles Theatre Works. As director of Ping Pong Productions, Ms. Friedman works closely with Chinese and international governments and arts organizations to facilitate collaborations, tours, and lasting artistic relationships. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and political negotiations, Ms. Friedman has worked in the performing arts in China for more than a decade. She served as international director of the Beijing Modern Dance Company, general manager of Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun's company Parnassus Productions, Inc., and as a producer and host on Chinese national radio and television programs. Ms. Friedman graduated Phi Beta Kappa/magna cum laude from Brown University with a degree in Chinese Literature/Literary Translation. She was a Fulbright fellow to China, an arts management fellow at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., and a fellow of the International Society for the Performing Arts. An expert in China's developing arts market, Ms. Friedman lectures internationally in both English and Mandarin Chinese, including keynotes at the National Committee on US-China Relations, Asia Society, Brown University, People's University of China, China International Performing Arts Fair Guangzhou, Fulbright Association 31st Annual Conference, and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. She has contributed articles and chapters to journals and collections published in the United States, China, and Europe. Ms. Friedman has been cited as an expert on Chinese performing arts by the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and China Daily.

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS033.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time 45:39 Developing a thriving practice requires assembling many resources. Mentors in your professional life can greatly accelerate your success and we are very fortunate today to have one of Gary’s Mentors as …