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Defining Good Jobs EP30 Explore the evolving definition of a “good job” through the lens of inclusivity and personal fulfillment with Chris LaFollette, President and CEO of Arizona Industries for the Blind. This episode of “Changing the Perspective of Blindness” with host, David Steinmetz delves into how modern career paths shift from traditional stability to […]

Combating Loneliness and Strengthening Workplace Culture Through Authentic Connection In this “Culture Crush” episode, host Kindra Maples talks with Charley Lapomarda, Founder of Sparkleworks, and Hansen Hunt, Connection Designer of Connection Crew by Covve. The discussion revolves around how meaningful interactions and community building can enhance company culture, especially amid challenges like the loneliness epidemic. […]

The Power of Intentional Culture: Building Better Workplaces Through Connection In this episode of the “Culture Crush Business Podcast”, host Kindra Maples speaks with Toby Kheng and Emilie Forrest, co-founders of Freeformers, about the importance of intentional workplace culture. Their discussion highlights how contrasting personalities can enhance business strategies, emphasizing relationship-building and the concept of […]

From Humble Beginnings to Bold Advocacy: Tyler Copenhaver-Heath on Entrepreneurship and Social Impact In this episode, Karen Nowicki hosts Tyler Copenhaver-Heath, founder of Glaive, who shares his journey from modest beginnings to advocating for small businesses. Known for helping “underdogs,” Tyler describes his passion for supporting entrepreneurs through Glaive, a platform designed to demystify regulatory […]

Inspiring Future Environmental Leaders: Advice from Matrix New World’s Team On this Phoenix Business RadioX episode, host Karen Nowicki welcomes members of Matrix New World Engineering, including Laurie LaPat-Polasko, her daughter Alexandra Polasko, and Bridget Hoagland. Laurie, Matrix’s VP of remediation, shares her journey from marine biology to environmental engineering with career highlights like her […]

Removing Barriers – Autonomous Vehicles E29 In this episode of “Changing the Perception of Blindness”, host David Steinmetz is joined by guests Amanda Ventura from Waymo and Steve Tepper from the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. They explore the pressing issues of transportation accessibility and the empowerment of those with disabilities. Amanda […]

Helping Businesses Thrive: Venture Employer Solutions’ Unique Approach to HR In this episode of Phoenix Business Radio, Karen Nowicki chats with Walter Sabrin and Brandon Caltabiano from Vensure Employer Solutions, discussing the company’s expansion into Arizona with a new Chandler office that embodies their hands-on, in-office work philosophy. Walter highlights how this fosters collaboration and […]

Start With The End In Mind E15 In this episode of Financial Footsteps, host Chad Dean explores the career journey of Ryan Boen, CFO EVP of Cambridge Investment Research, who grew up in a small South Dakota town and transitioned from his family’s lumber business to a successful finance career with top firms like Deloitte […]

Achieving Rapid Growth During Challenging Times E1 In this episode of The Confidence Curve, hosts Ashley and Rick Bowers welcome Jenn Folk, of TriPointe Connect, who shares her 20-year journey in the mortgage industry and the importance of communication and trust in building a collaborative company culture. Jenn discusses the challenges of scaling a business, […]

Connecting with the Compost Crowd E53 In this episode of Arizona Good Business Radio, Thomas Barr chats with Kathleen Ventura, founder of Compost Crowd, about her journey from seeing compost pickup services in Columbus, Ohio, to launching a similar service in Northern Arizona in 2018. She shares how she and her husband started with just […]