#60 Smalls Steps Towards a Healthier Community

by | Feb 3, 2021 | Podcast

David Martinez III describes himself as a black sheep of his family, a middle child of 6 kids from rural southern Arizona. He was the first in his family to attend college and during college he served as a member of the Board of Regents. He describes the pressure of...

#59 Running for Office During a Pandemic

by | Jan 19, 2021 | Podcast

This is the follow up to episode 44 with Becky Daggett. I recommend listening to episode 44 first. In this episode… Did Becky win her election? What happened to her campaign during the pandemic? Is she still crazy about kittens and puppies? All of this and more...

#58 Speaking Up for Yourself and Others

by | Dec 23, 2020 | Podcast

Newly elected to Town Council of Clarkdale, Marney Babbitt is navigating what it means to her to lead, to serve, and to find her voice. In this episode we learn more about her election journey as well as her stories about growing up in a service-oriented family and...

#57 Fusing a Love of Food and Science

by | Oct 28, 2020 | Podcast

Abby Chan is a dietician and business owner in Flagstaff Arizona who believes that building community is core to what she is doing in her work. We discuss her inspiring grandparents and great-grandparents as well as her love of science and food and her vision for her...

#56 Helping Businesses and Living Your Values

by | Oct 21, 2020 | Podcast

Mike Barugel took a new job with the Small Business Technology and Development Center in Charlotte, NC right before the pandemic led to an emergency declaration. As a previous guest on the show, we catch up with Mike about this new work and how he is reconnecting with...