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The Valley Now

Your weekly feel-good hour where we lift each other up with stories of good people doing good things in your neighborhood. Each week we’ll be talking with community leaders who have a unique passion for our thriving city, and the people that make the Valley a special place to live. This is our time to shine, this is the Valley Now!
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Episodes

Not Patients--BALLERS!

Baller Dream Foundation supports children and young people through their cancer journey. When talking with Jennifer Van Moorelehem one thing is clear; they aren't patients, they are "ballers" living a baller lifestyle!

Aug 30, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Diving into Arizona's Rich Latino Roots

Maria Jesus Cervantes joins host Jordan Moreno for a deep dive into Chicanos Por La Causa history and Arizona's rich Latino roots.

Aug 30, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Education for All with ACCEL

Jessie Bustamante is a rockstar leader in our community who drives ACCEL's daily programs, ensuring education, dignity and independence for anyone with special needs.

Aug 30, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 24

West Valley Growth with WESTMARC

What was once considered a sleepy retirement community is now a bustling cluster of cities making serious economic impact!

Aug 30, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Inclusion for All with Ability360

Ability360's CEO Chris Rodriguez joins host Jordan Moreno to discuss Ability360's programs, advocacy efforts and community to ensure inclusion for Phoenicians living with a wide variety of disabilities.

Jun 19, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 21

National HIV Testing Day is June 27th!

Spectrum Medical stopped by to discuss the ways that they serve the LGBTQ+ community from primary care to HIV testing and more. National HIV Testing Day is coming up June 27th.

Jun 19, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Moms Helping Moms with Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels

There is nothing more powerful than a mom on a mission. Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels CEO Lorraine Tallman tell us about her journey with childhood cancer and the ways in which she ensures her daughter's legacy lives on.

Jun 06, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Trauma to Triumph with Phoenix Dream Center

Time to talk human trafficking in Phoenix. It's a heartbreaking reality, but it's happening in our neighborhoods. Carlos Daniel and Shauna Sexton from Phoenix Dream Center join host Jordan Moreno to discuss the signs of trafficking, how we can help and how we can turn trauma into triumph together.

Jun 06, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Inclusivity in Sports with 180 Sports

Tamara Clark joins The Valley Now to speak to the ways that orgs like 180 Sports are opening new doors for vulnerable populations to enter sports.

Apr 21, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The Power of Art with Scottsdale Arts

Dr. Gerd Wuestemann is the president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts. Listen in on the conversation with host Jordan Moreno on the ways art has the power to change lives.

Apr 21, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Navigating Autism with Bloom Kidz

Child therapy in a comfortable, family-centered environment. Daniel Feavel explains the journey that brought him from corporate exec to Co-Founder of Bloom Kidz.

Apr 21, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 4

BE KIND ALWAYS: M3F FESTIVAL WITH HEATHER

In this episode, Charlie Huero talked with Heather Rogers, M3F Festival Director. M3F is Arizona’s largest 100% nonprofit music festival; with all proceeds benefiting local, nonprofit organizations. Designed to promote Community, Culture and Charity, M3F has donated more than $2 million to local charities; raising $509,000 in 2019 alone. For the second year in a row, a portion of proceeds from the Festival will focus on funding the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Music Therapy Program. This program ...

Mar 01, 202026 min

BE KIND ALWAYS: TEEN LIFELINE WITH NIKKI KONTZ

Suicide is a serious matter. It affects each of us in different ways. Directly. Indirectly. What do you do if you think someone is in need of help? This episode tackles many issues regarding teen suicide and how to handle different situations.

Nov 10, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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