Kyven Gadson is a professional freestyle wrestler and member of the Sunkist Kids training for the 2020 Summer Olympics. He is a two time high school Iowa state wrestling champion a three-time All-American wrestler at Iowa State University. He finished the 2014-2015 season winning the 197 pound NCAA Division One National Championship.
Tremaine Harris is a Canadian track and field athlete. Harris is of Jamaican descent and is fluent in English and French. He competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics and his personal best for the 200M was 20.22 seconds. Which is the sixth fastest in Canadian history.
Kimber Lanning was born on Okinawa, Japan but has spent the majority of her life in Phoenix, AZ. In 1987 she started a music store, called Stinkweeds which she still runs today. Since then she has started Modified Arts, a gallery and performance space, to give young Arizonan artists an outlet and is best known for starting Local First Arizona, a coalition of Arizona based local and national businesses.
“Showtime” Mark Martin is a mixed martial artist with his next fight coming July 27th in the Iron Tiger Fight Series at the Kickmaster Event Center in Grove City, Ohio. He is a two-time high school state wrestling champion at St. Edwards High School in Cleveland, Ohio and a four-time national qualifier at Ohio State University. He is currently coached by John Crouch and trains with Benson Henderson at the MMA Lab in Phoenix, AZ.
“Magic” Mike Hamel is a multiple high school state wrestling champion, an NCAA collegian All-American wrestler and currently an MMA fighter training at the MMA Lab in Phoenix, AZ. His next fight is against the “Popolonesian” Flavian Pilgrim at Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix on July 26th.
Kelsey Campbell was the first female wrestler at Arizona State University. What started as a response to bet that she could not handle being a wrestler she has since won the 2012 US Olympic Trials and competed in the 2012 Olympics in London.
Thomas Porter owns several manufacturing companies in Phoenix, AZ. With a background in arts and over a decade of experience in building he has garnered a reputation for entrepreneurship, problem solving, creative building practices and community building. He and his wife, Emy, homeschool their two children. Jesse Smith specializes in Interior Design Photography, Videography, Social Media Strategy and Website Management. He and his wife, Stephanie, homeschool their three (almost four) children. ...
Derrick Lytle and Michael Carson are ultra runners based out of Phoenix, Arizona. They’ve traveled to Europe, India, Australia, and other locations creating running content. They’re heading to Western States next week with Altra Running to cover the event.
Nicole Bitter and Lauren Coury are both ultra runners living in Phoenix, AZ. Nicole is seeking a top 10 finish in the upcoming 2019 Western States Endurance Run in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lauren will be competing in the Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, MN. One with a career in law and the other in marketing they both seek to inspire others by sharing their love of running.
Chris and Iliana Dodge created Black Rock Bouldering Gym to provide a unique climbing and fitness experience, an opportunity for self discovery, and an inspiring social atmosphere. The company mission is to “inspire our community to Move With A Purpose”, a motto Chris took with him from his experiences in the military. From professional climbers to first-timers trying something new, Black Rock Bouldering Gym provides an environment that’s challenging, fun, and motivating!
Shari Rowe has earned a reputation for capturing simplistic beauty, crafting each lyric and melody with truth, sincerity and artistic integrity. This Southwestern troubadour has spent her career captivating audiences country-wide, from front porch performances to concerts on the big stage. Combining classic country and bluegrass elements with a stellar lineup of Nashville players, Rowe is changing the pace of modern country music. Her latest single Night Ridin’ is available on all digital platfo...
Paul Walter Hauser is an American actor, producer, writer and stand-up comedian from Saginaw, MI. Some of his roles include I, Tonya, BlacKkKlansman, and Cobra Kai series on YouTube. His newest movie "Richard Jewell" hits theaters December 13th directed by Clint Eastwood.
Jerry Garcia has stormed his way into the National Comedy scene as one of the Top-Rated Comedians. Audiences cannot get enough of this smart-energetic-funny-funny man from Huntington Park, California. A single father of three boys, Jerry allows us to come into his world and laugh hysterically with his charm, witty puns, and punchlines using his young hip Latin flavor that easily crosses over to all audiences. His new comedy special “IT’S NOT MY WEEKEND” debuts on HBO Latino June 14th.
Arian Carpio is a professional freestyle wrestler and member of the Sunkist Kids training for the 2020 Summer Olympics. She is a two time high school Washington state wrestling champion, second female to make the Arizona State wrestling team, and two time Pan-American Medalist.
Nahshon Garrett is a professional freestyle wrestler and member of the Sunkist Kids training for the 2020 Summer Olympics. He is a two time high school California state wrestling champion and a four-time All-American wrestler at Cornell University. He finished the 2015-2016 season undefeated and won the 133 pound NCAA Division One National Championship.
Paul Mosier is the author of critically acclaimed middle grade novels, including Train I Ride, Echo’s Sister, and the forthcoming Summer and July. He lives very near his place of birth in downtown Phoenix, and is married and the father of two girls, one of whom has passed to the next dimension.
Jennifer Caraway , Founder and Executive Director of The Joy Bus and The Joy Bus Diner, is an accomplished restauranteur, Food Network’s Chopped Champion, and a true pioneer in the field of social entrepreneurship. She has dedicated her life and passions to serving her community and the culinary medicine movement.
Hailing from Scottsdale, Arizona, 25-year-old Sierra Blair-Coyle has been competing professionally in rock climbing since the age of 14. Voted one of the Top 99 Most Outstanding Women of 2015 by AskMen, she has also been a World Cup Competitor (2010-2018), and was a two-time National Champion as a junior competitor. Sierra graduated in May 2016 from Arizona State University with a degree in marketing. She now enjoys traveling the world competing and doing what she loves full-time....
Hal Sparks won the Funniest Teenager in Chicago contest when he was 17 years old, the same year he starred in Frog, starring Elliott Gould, Shelley Duval and Scott Grimes. In 1999 he became the host for the E! show Talk Soup. You might also know him from Queer As Folk, Dude, Where's My Car?, I Love the 80s, Lab Rats, his Stand Up or his band Zero 1.
Dusti Bowling grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, where, as her family will tell you, she always had her nose in a book. But it wasn’t until after starting down a couple of different career paths that Dusti realized her true passion was writing. Her third book Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus is due out September 2019 which is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus.
Helen was an East Coaster who worked in New York City and London before heading off to Sydney to attend Le Cordon Bleu. While Jan was a West Coast girl who worked in finance in the Asian culinary capitals of Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. Together they opened Sweet Republic in the summer of 2008, and it was named the Valley's best ice cream by Phoenix New Times and Top 10 Ice Cream by Bon Appetit. Their success stems from artisan craftsmanship, premium ingredients and handcrafted innovative f...
Angel Cejudo was undefeated throughout high school wrestling, going an astoundingly 152-0 and taking home four state championships along the way—making him one of the most decorated wrestlers to ever come out of Arizona. In 2008, Angel entered the U.S. Olympic trials where he trained with his brother, Henry Cejudo, who, himself, went on to win the Olympic Gold Medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He is the founder of Olympus Wrestling in Scottsdale, AZ.
Pavle Milic entered the restaurant business at the age of 16 and has never looked back. He is the co-owner of the award-winning FnB restaurant in Scottsdale, AZ. Pavle released his own wine label, Los Milics, in collaboration with noted Arizona winemakers Kelly and Todd Bostock of southern Arizona. Pavle's wine program at FnB was awarded a James Beard Nomination for Outstanding Beverage Program. He is currently working on his own winery and tasting room in Sonoita, AZ scheduled to open in 2020....
Paul Johnson is an ASA certified actuarial veteran with a passion for programming. He has worked in both health and property/casualty sectors with roles as an actuary and as an actuarial programmer. He recently has embarked on a journey to start a company called Actuarial Toolkit while also pursuing his Masters in Statistics.
Don Guerra grew up in the Phoenix area and attended the University of Arizona to study anthropology. Don worked in several bakeries before opening his own “garage bakery” in 2009 named Barrio Bread and the Community Supported Baker was born. He has presented at conferences and workshops, highlighting his business model and work with heritage grains. In 2016, Don was named one of the Top Ten Bakers in America by Dessert Professionals magazine and recently was nominated for a James Beard award....
John Roy has been designing and handcrafting custom knives for over 16 years and oversees the day-to-day operations of Dawson Knives in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was trained by Barry Dawson, the founder of Dawson Knives.
Rebecca Golden is a creative entrepreneur that specializes in projects that simultaneously generates community building and revitalization through flavorful food and spirits. Her most recent project, Lovecraft, is a fusion of tapas and New Mexico flavor with a tap list that features some of the best offerings from local and regional breweries. Rebecca’s uncanny knack for creating space that people flock to is apparent in all of the special elements in the Lovecraft formula.
Akshay Shah is a gastroenterologist at Honor Health Shea and Osborn Hospitals in Scottsdale, AZ. He is married to Amy Shah, MD, who has been very vocal in the wellness and self-health space. Akshay has adapted aspects of improving on his health and well-being over the past 3 years and looks forward to sharing his thoughts on the podcast.
Gray Maynard is a mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a high school state wrestling champion in both Nevada and Ohio, high school wrestling national champion, a three-time All-American wrestler at Michigan State University, and UFC two-time lightweight title challenger.
