Think Inside the Reno Box! | The Renovation Rundown With Scott West, President of West Construction

On today’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with Brian Johnson, founder of Senergy360, and Nate Gossage, founder of Living Stone Builders, to explore how design, construction, and wellness intersect in the creation of healthy homes. Website:  senergy360.com  buildlivingstone.com  Instagram: livingstonebuilders senergy360 BACK STORY Brian Johnson, founder of Senergy360, is a leader at the intersection of high performance, environmental wellness, and innovative home construction. With over 22 years in the building industry and a personal background as an elite athlete, Brian brings a unique blend of physical performance insight and environmental expertise to every project he touches. His journey into wellness began with firsthand experiences of adverse health effects caused by "sick" homes and the traditional building industry. This sparked a lifelong commitment to optimizing human performance and well-being through better living environments. Driven by a desire to reclaim and enhance his own health, Brian immersed himself in the world of biohacking, self-optimization, and functional medicine. He discovered how powerful environmental factors—such as air quality, materials, lighting, and energy efficiency—can be in supporting recovery, performance, and long-term health. As a triple-certified Building Biologist, Brian specializes in environmental impacts and building science. He seamlessly integrates non-toxic building practices, sustainable materials, and cutting-edge wellness technologies into the construction process. His goal: to create safe, healing living spaces that support both mental clarity and physical vitality. SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much! ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE! JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com  Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

On today’s podcast, we sit down with Scott West, President of West Construction, and introduce the Reno Box.  The little box that takes the stress out of renovations. Whether you're transforming a single room or your entire space, we deliver everything you need — tools, materials, and expert guidance — straight to your door in one smart, convenient box. No endless trips to the hardware store. No guesswork. Just streamlined, stylish renovations made simple. Website: westconstructionaz.com Instagram: westconstructionaz  BACK STORY Scott West, President of West Construction,  is proud and honored to be leading the family company since 2015.  He grew up with the business and worked on job sites with his dad, Ed, since he was 10 years old.  Now his experience spans all aspects of the construction industry and various trades. His artistic and creative talents are instrumental to the vision and development of each project and his strong analytical and financial experience guide the company's growth. Scott is committed to continuing the quality and integrity upon which West Construction was founded over 30 years ago.   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

On today’s podcast, we sit down with Chef Brad Kilgore, ICONIC award-winning chef and wine enthusiast, and get a front-row seat into the mind of a Michelin-starred chef - one of America’s most innovative culinary voices. Known for blending bold global flavors with fine-dining precision, Kilgore explores the ever-evolving world of food, creativity, and culture. Website: kilgoreculinary.com Instagram: brad_kilgore BACK STORY Widely recognized for his boundary-pushing creativity, Kilgore has earned accolades from Food & Wine (Best New Chef), James Beard (multiple nominations), Esquire (Best New Restaurants), and The New York Times, which called his work “refined, inventive, and unforgettable.” With a reputation for blending artistic precision with bold global flavors, Kilgore has cooked at the prestigious James Beard House, collaborated with global hospitality brands, and is now turning heads again—this time for championing Itameshi, a rising Japanese-Italian fusion trend he's helping introduce to American diners. Already gaining global momentum, Itameshi combines the depth and umami of Japanese cuisine with the rich traditions of Italy—creating dishes that feel both deeply comforting and wildly inventive. From yuzu-kosho buttered pastas to miso-infused carbonara and caviar-topped pizzas, Kilgore is blending the best of both cultures and delivering it with the precision of fine dining and the heart of a neighborhood favorite. With five acclaimed restaurants already in operation—including Mad Lab, CIMA, Verge at Concourse Club, Café Sebastian, and Fisher Island—and two new openings coming soon in San Francisco (Ama) and Fort Myers (OISE), Kilgore is bringing this genre-bending flavor profile to diners across the country.   He’s also expanding his influence far beyond the kitchen with high-profile collaborations at Rosewood Private Residences, OCN Hotel in Mexico, and Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s home team. And perhaps most surprising? His frozen pizza brand, Pizza Freak, born during the pandemic, was just nominated for World’s Best Pizza—the only pre-made pizza to make the iconic pizza ranking list.   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

From elite athletes to high-performing executives, on today’s pod, Dr. Kovacs shares research-backed insights, practical strategies, and expert conversations that help you thrive in today’s high-pressure world. Whether you're chasing peak energy, greater resilience, or long-term health, this show gives you the playbook to optimize your performance and extend your healthspan.. Website: kovacsinstitute.com Instagram: @kovacsinstitute BACK STORY Dr. Mark Kovacs is a high performance expert, sport technology consultant, performance physiologist, researcher, professor, author, speaker and coach with an extensive background training and researching elite athletes. He is known as the go to expert for elite and professional athletes, corporate executives and performance artists looking for science based programming to optimize human performance. As the CEO of the Kovacs Institute, he oversees the direction, testing protocols and athlete monitoring programs along with his staff. Visit his personal website at www.mark-kovacs.com, and his new KI Academy at https://kovacsacademy.com Dr. Kovacs was leading the project while at Gatorade focused on the integration of the latest real-time technology to improve monitoring of hydration and nutrition with some of the best teams and athletes in the world. Watch the video to see a small part of the project.       SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

On today’s episode, we sit down with Dana Bosselmann, Functional Dietitian, and dive into the powerful connection between everyday habits and brain health. From the foods you eat to the way you sleep, move, and manage stress — small choices can have a lasting impact on memory, focus, and mental resilience. BACKGROUND: Dana is an accomplished health professional and is certified through the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy and is an ADAPT trained provider through the Kresser Institute. She has been helping others achieve optimal health for over two decades. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science, a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and has been trained as a Holistic Lifestyle Coach. Her areas of interest include functional nutrition, lifestyle wellness, food and exercise, autoimmune disorders, and food as medicine. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, cycling, early sunrise walks with her Australian Shepherd and expressing her creativity in the kitchen. She believes life is to be lived in the moment and that change can bring great rewards. lifescapepremier.com Instagram: lifescapepremier SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.    

On today’s episode, we sit down with Kaye Gitibin, CEO of Go Rentals, and discuss what it takes to be a top-of-mind lifestyle brand for anyone who needs a vehicle, regardless of occasion or location. BACKGROUND: Kaye Gitibin is the CEO of Go Rentals, the only car rental company specializing in private aviation, private client, and 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts. As CEO, Kaye’s primary focus has been on aligning the company’s unique business model with the day-to-day operations that live up to that vision. That means 25 years of experience building a brand that caters to high net worth individuals and successful families across the U.S. What started with one location has grown into 100+ locations and a proprietary, gold-standard training program that focuses on hospitality and etiquette. The result is the only Forbes-rated elite rental car company in the world for the last two years. Kaye also proudly sits on the National Business Aviation Association’s Leadership Council which shapes public policy, while also enhancing safety and security standards, and supporting members’ everyday needs in the U.S. and abroad. When he’s not working on the business of Go Rentals, Kaye travels constantly, with the goal to visit each office location (and there are a lot) once per year. He loves his Go Rentals family and spends as much time with them as possible – after all, it is a family-owned business and has been from the day they opened the doors. gorentals.com Instagram: gorentals SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

On today’s episode, we sit down with Jessica Hutchison-Rough, Principal Architect of Urban Design Associates, and talk about all things architectural design inspo from traveling the world. BACKGROUND: Jessica Hutchinson-Rough is the principal architect at Urban Design Associates. She has more than 20 years of experience in Custom Luxury Residential Design, Multi-Family Residential, Hotel/Mixed Use, and Building Restoration. Jessica has served as LEED project prime consultant on projects in Vancouver, British Columbia and Scottsdale, Arizona and is the current ARA Competition Chair for both Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. urbandesignassociatesltd.com   Instagram: udaltd   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.      

  From celery juice cleanses to infrared saunas and biohacking everything—wellness trends are everywhere. But how much of it is actually backed by science, and how much is just clever marketing? On today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Carrie of Benessair Health to discuss some of the most popular health and wellness fads making the rounds today. With expert insights and a no-nonsense approach, we separate fact from fiction so you can make informed decisions about what’s really worth your time (and money). BACKGROUND: Dr. Carrie Bordinko is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician. She has cultivated a reputation for her unwavering dedication to patient well-being and her comprehensive approach to healthcare management. Her career spans years of experience as an ER physician, ICU physician, medical director for insurance and director of hospice care. All of this experience has led to her creating the unique evidence-based environment of Benessair Health and Consolaré as a testimonial to her vision and beliefs. She lives by what she advocates maintaining a regimen of fitness, nutrition and moderation. While her free time is limited, she still finds time for philanthropic work, short adventures, cooking, scuba diving and any fitness challenge she can dream up. Because of this combination, she remains ageless and a role model for all who meet her. benessair.com   Instagram: benessair   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.  

On today’s podcast, musician and Artistic Director of the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), Andrew Walesch shares how MIM offers a hands-on, immersive experience that celebrates music’s role in shaping history and human connection. BACK STORY Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch somehow manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Whether composing and arranging or appearing in settings ranging from solo artist to big band, this Minnesota native, who crisscrosses the country playing dates big and small, is as respectful of his predecessors as he is ready to take a leap into the unknown and chart a new course. In his monthly, sold-out shows with his 10-piece band, Walesch is a traditionalist and an iconoclast rolled into one. His audiences include jazz enthusiasts of a certain age, as well as a younger crowd compelled by his down-home insouciance, and the knowing irreverence of a tried-and-true American nightclub entertainer. “Although they are my idols, I don’t attempt to imitate the great pop and jazz artists of the 50’s and 60’s,” says the singer and pianist, “but I go for broke when we do our shows -- vocally and musically — which is what they all did best and why they were in a class of their own." His vocal and piano chops, along with his keen sensibility to find and interpret a great lyric, have led to some great opportunities for Walesch, including an appearance on the nationally syndicated NPR broadcast Mountain Stage and more recently, an invitation to perform at the 33rd Annual Cabaret Convention at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Website: mim.org andrewwalesch.com   Instagram: mimphx Andrewwalesch    SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully. TAGS:  

On today’s podcast, owner of The Italian Daughter and Patricia’s Pizza, Melissa Maggiore shares how she’s honoring her father’s legacy and passion, one dish at a time.   BACK STORY Melissa Maggiore Meyer is the owner of two prominent restaurants here in the Valley— The Italian Daughter, an Italian eatery located in North Scottsdale and the recently opened Patricia’s Pizza. Each concept is inspired by her family’s love for food and Italian heritage. As the daughter of the late famed restaurant, Tomaso Maggiore, the restaurant industry is in her blood. Melissa puts a culinary twist on classic dishes to create a one-of-a-kind experience that transports guests to the coast of Italy. Melissa’s successes include opening a variety of restaurants in Southern California, starring in a reality TV show on Food Network, and relocating to Scottsdale to launch two restaurant concepts inspired by her father’s legacy. After her father’s passing, Melissa has devoted much of her time to supporting the youth pursuing a culinary career through the Tomaso Maggiore Foundation and those impacted by cancer by supporting Cancer Support Community Arizona. Website: https://www.theitaliandaughter.com/ https://www.patriciaspizzaaz.com/ Instagram: theitaliandaughteraz patriciaspizzaaz SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR 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. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.