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 (an...
Jun 25, 2025•41 min
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 ...
May 28, 2025•29 min
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, Tom...
May 14, 2025•22 min
On today’s podcast, Founder and CEO of af&co., Andrew Freeman shares Expert Tips and Trends in Travel, Luxury Hotels and Fine Dining, and Strategies to stay relevant, resourceful, and respected in your industry BACK STORY Named as one of the Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, and was named a PRNEWS CEO of the Year Honoree for 2023, Andrew brings a combination of deep industry experience, passion and creat...
Apr 30, 2025•47 min
If you’re looking to own Arizona real estate or moving within our beautiful state, this podcast is for you. Welcome to ICONIC Estates, a podcast presented by Russ Lyon/Sotheby’s International Realty for people who love Arizona and the opportunity to live in luxury in the pristine desert. I’m your host Renee Dee, publisher of ICONIC LIFE magazine, and I’ll be with you each month for the show. On the pod today, I’ve got CP Drewett, who will talk with us about the relationship between strong archit...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
On today’s podcast, President of West Construction and Development Co. Scott West talks all things renovation of Arizona homes. BACK STORY Scott 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 ...
Apr 09, 2025•43 min
Making It Into The Modeling Industry | Owner of FORD/Robert Black Agency Sheree Hartwell Shares What It Takes To Make It In The Modeling Industry On today’s podcast, owner of FORD/Robert Black Agency Sheree Hartwell shares the ins and outs of the modeling world and what attributes they look when recruiting new talent. BACK STORY Since its origination in 1987, the FORD/Robert Black Agency has been one of the most prominent model and talent agencies in the Southwest. Sheree Hartwell purchased the ...
Apr 03, 2025•32 min
On today’s podcast, owner of Oasis Luxury Smart Homes Justin Worley shares how assistive technology for your home can be personalized to your lifestyle needs. With smart home technology on the rise, learn about the many benefits of customizing your home’s lighting design & control, electrical, audio / video, shades, security, comfort control, outdoor entertainment, home automation and more from a true expert. BACK STORY Justin has over fifteen years of experience in the home automation secto...
Mar 26, 2025•32 min
On today’s podcast, Arizona Real Estate Mogul and Change Agent Tim McBride shares his personal journey of finding a bigger purpose beyond real estate, leaving a legacy of service. BACK STORY Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Tim McBride pursued a career in professional sports and entertainment upon earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field. After his sports-tech company plateaued, he found himself back in Arizona and pivoted into what has been a fruitful six-year career in real es...
Mar 19, 2025•39 min
Do you really know what's in your food? On today’s podcast, co-founder of Seed Oil Free Alliance Corey Nelson shares what exactly seed oils are, the dangers they may cause to your health, and how to avoid using them in the kitchen. BACK STORY Corey Nelson is co-founder of the Seed Oil Free Alliance, a certification company that's helping industry and consumers switch to healthier oils and fats. Corey is responsible for product development and policy at the Seed Oil Free Alliance. He oversees con...
Mar 12, 2025•42 min
Are you ready to embark on the cruise of your dreams? On today’s podcast, cruise specialist Jonathan Phillips and Tami Louis of Regent Seven Seas Cruises share their years of cruise experience to help get you ready for the perfect odyssey on water! BACK STORY Jonathan is a destination and cruise specialist, having visited over 76 + countries and all seven continents, and cruised on nearly every cruise line. Originally from London, United Kingdom, Jonathan now resides in beautiful Phoenix, Arizon...
Mar 05, 2025•34 min
On today’s podcast, co-founder and president of Foothill Catalog Foundation and Architect, Alex Athensen shares his journey of helping rebuild and restore the Pacific Palisades and the community affected following the devastation from the fires. BACK STORY Alex Athenson is the President and Co-Founder of the Foothill Catalog Foundation, and an Architect and Urban Designer in Pasadena, CA. Mr. Athenson was born and raised in Lake Forest, IL, and earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of C...
Feb 26, 2025•39 min
Are you ready to enjoy fine art from around the world, all in one place? On today’s podcast, Scottsdale Art Week founder and owner of Brennen Fine Art Trey Brennen and strategic partner architect Mark Candelaria share why you don’t want to miss this year’s Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, a four-day event filled with fine art from around the world and exciting activities for attendees to enjoy. BACK STORY Trey Brennen is a 2nd generation Art Dealer who has resided in 6 affluent art communities aroun...
Feb 19, 2025•41 min
Would you know if you were having a heart attack? On today’s podcast, Catherine Tuton and her cardiologist Dr. Christina Reuss, both chairing the Honor Ball to benefit Honor Health, share Catherine’s personal story of how she survived her heart attack, and the warning signs to watch out for. Plus, in honor of Valentine’s Day, Dr. Reuss offers tips for improving your heart health. BACK STORY Catherine Tuton has a passion for serving her community and making a positive impact on the lives of other...
Feb 12, 2025•36 min
Whether you are designing a 100,000 sq. ft. mansion or a charming beach cottage, the principles of good design are always in play. On today’s podcast, Paul McClean shares how he loves working with clients of all sizes to design a home that provides the backdrop to living a beautiful life. BACK STORY Paul McClean is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is a licensed architect in multiple states. McClean grew up in Ireland, where he attended the Dublin Institute of Technology gradu...
Feb 05, 2025•41 min
Are you tired of dressing in sun protective clothing that has no fashion sense? On today’s podcast, Kristine & Addy Thompson, mother and daughter team, share their journey to creating a fashion brand, NINI, that puts the cute and stylish into sun protective clothing. Plus, they share their first venture into entrepreneurship for the duo. BACK STORY Kristine and Addison, a dynamic mother-daughter duo whose passion for an active lifestyle under the sun led to the creation of a revolutionary fa...
Jan 30, 2025•35 min
Did you know that you are hard-wired to experience different spaces and design in your own way? On today’s podcast, Richard Fleming shares how designing to the five senses provides the ultimate design experience, and how to design spaces for productivity, comfort and inspiration. BACK STORY Richard Fleming is a neuro-architect, innovator, and entrepreneur for 20+ years creating transformative, people-centric environments that engage all the human senses. He is committed to creating user experien...
Jan 22, 2025•59 min
Are you ready to up your workout game? On today’s podcast, Jodi Stokes shares how to make fitness a part of your life in just 21 minutes a day. Plus, she shares her tips for staying consistent and how to optimize your results with good nutrition and a healthy mindset. BACK STORY After receiving her Bachelor of Exercise Science from the University of Arizona, she began her lifelong commitment toward fitness and wellness at the world renowned Canyon Ranch Spa in Tucson, AZ. There she discovered he...
Jan 15, 2025•37 min
Do you want to make an impact on your personal health in 2025? On today’s podcast, Dr. Carrie Bordinko, Medical Director of Bennesair and board certified internal medicine physician shares a year-long plan that could dramatically improve your health with month-by-month strategies and tactics to make measureable gains. BACK STORY Dr. Carrie Bordinko is a board-certified internal medicine physician. Creating Bennesair Health has been her dream in the making for more than 20 years. Dr. Bordinko pra...
Jan 08, 2025•50 min
Do you want to dial up your success in the new year? Publisher Renee Dee shares her annual chat on how to make the year ahead the best yet with her Live Beautifully wheel and how she uses it to create results for herself. On today’s podcast, Renee leads the conversation in a solocast. BACK STORY Always interested in personal development, Renee Dee got her coaching certification in 2010 to help bring out the best in others and to keep her eye on bringing out the best in herself…an ongoing journey...
Dec 26, 2024•20 min
Did you know that over-the-counter skincare can contain up to 12,500 unique chemical ingredients approved for use in the United States? Spencer Dee shares how his product with just five organic ingredients is creating skincare results. On today’s podcast, Renee talks with Spencer Dee, founder True Harvest Skincare. Website: trueharvestskincare.com Instagram: @trueharvestskin BACK STORY Toxic ingredients in our skincare, in our homes and in our food can lead to a host of health complications like...
Dec 16, 2024•28 min
If you want a more youthful appearance without surgery, Trish Gulbranson shares the latest technology and treatments to bring out the best in you from hydrafacials to light therapy to microneedling with microfrequency. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE ! You can find ICONIC LIFE on our website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , or Pinterest . Follow Renee on Instagram , Twitter , & LinkedIn . If you enjoyed today’s podcast, I’d be so appreciative if you’d take two minutes to subscribe, rate and rev...
Dec 11, 2024•32 min
If you struggle with thyroiditis or Hashimoto's thyroid disease, Dr. Christianson's thyroid reset diet can reduce or eliminate the need for medication, ultimately helping sufferers feel better for the long term. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE ! You can find ICONIC LIFE on our website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , or Pinterest . Follow Renee on Instagram , Twitter , & LinkedIn . If you enjoyed today’s podcast, I’d be so appreciative if you’d take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICO...
Dec 04, 2024•34 min
Retained to design some of the most magnificent homes in the world, Errol Dejager is an artist as much as he is a strategist. As the founding principal of Dejager Design, a full-service interior design firm with offices in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills, he brings his more than 30 years of experience to his craft. Working with world-renowned architects and builders, his specialty is interior architecture and design in the luxury, high-end residential market. He is currently developing projects in...
Nov 27, 2024•38 min
With 13 ICONIC Design Awards and a newish business, Cammie Hancock Beckert is walking in her family's footsteps building a custom home building company that puts soft skills first and leans into her lifetime of experience in the field. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE ! You can find ICONIC LIFE on our website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , or Pinterest . Follow Renee on Instagram , Twitter , & LinkedIn . If you enjoyed today’s podcast, I’d be so appreciative if you’d take two minutes to subscr...
Nov 20, 2024•40 min
Can a home truly add joy to your life? Dan D' Agostino, ICONIC Design Awards judge and architect, says yes and shares how he works with clients to create a joyful process for a successful outcome. Renee talks to Dan about how to understand your clients to deliver on their goals. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE ! You can find ICONIC LIFE on our website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , or Pinterest . Follow Renee on Instagram , Twitter , & LinkedIn . If you enjoyed today’s podcast, I’d be so appr...
Nov 06, 2024•38 min
What kind of legacy can you build when you know your career destiny at a young age. Renee talks with her dear friend Steve Elton about how persistence got him the job of his dreams, and 30 years later, he's being honored with a coveted induction into the National Furnishing Association Hall of Fame for his life's work in outdoor furnishings, mentoring young designers and curating the iconic brand of Brown Jordan. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE ! You can find ICONIC LIFE on our website , Instagram , ...
Oct 29, 2024•55 min
World Series champion turned life coach, Tood Stottlemyre joins host Renee Dee to chat all things personal development, drive, passion, and how to stay in the game when the going gets tough. Todd has enjoyed many successes over his long career but not without hardship. Todd and Renee take a deep dive into what it's like to get in the trenches and actually work on your character and road forward to a better and more integrated life. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE ! You can find ICONIC LIFE on our web...
Oct 10, 2024•47 min
You can spend thousands of dollars each month chasing health and longevity, but if you haven't first mastered the foundation of healthy living... the things you can do for free... no amount of biohacking can make up for not getting the basics right. Dr. Wilder shares her healthy, daily dozen and ways to integrate healthy strategies into your daily routines. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE ! You can find ICONIC LIFE on our website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , or Pinterest . Follow Renee on Insta...
Oct 04, 2024•38 min
Joined by Dr. Carrie Bordinko, Dr. Michael Breus (with 39 appearances on the Dr. Oz Show) shares how not sleeping is the new smoking and why getting good sleep, meaning experiencing all four sleep cycles, rebuilds your mind, repairs your body and contributes to living longer and with less risk for disease. He'll share his recipe for falling asleep, creating a 7-day-a-week sleep schedule and what to do if you can't fall back asleep in the night. Plus, he previews his new book, "Sleep, Drink, Brea...
Sep 10, 2024•56 min
