Interviews with Arizonans Podcast
The official podcast of Phoenix Homes and Hotspots and Alpha Whale Productions founder Todd S Hall aka The Phoenix | Scottsdale YouTube Realtor. Get to know the people that shape Arizona society and culture on a personal level. In depth interviews with Arizona's top executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, chefs, influencers, politicians, experts, athletes, celebrities, musicians and philanthropists. Hear their stories and learn more about how these influential and interesting voices are making a difference in Arizona.
Episodes
10 episodes
#10 - Shane Benson is Living on the Streets of Phoenix to Give Hope, Faith and Medical Attention to the Homeless in The Zone
Shane Benson is a former firefighter from the state of New York. He was one of the 1st responders that was just steps away from the twin towers when the 2nd tower collapsed. His life's work has centered around helping and saving people....
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1:27:35
#9 - Maria Bello from the Dissident Project on Immigrating from Venezuela and the Dangers of Socialism in America
The rise of Socialism as a viable economic system to create more equitable outcomes has been a hot topic in American politics in recent years. Politicians like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Beto O'Rourke and Alexandria Cortez are tryi...
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1:00:14
#8 - Andrea Keck on Academic Advancements, Parental Rights and Safety in our Public Schools - Scottsdale Arizona [Scottsdale School Board Candidate 2022]
In 2020 and 2021 as kids were locked out of schools and forced to learn on Zoom calls from home, parents started to take notice of alarming new teachings or at least we think they are new taking place in their children's schools. As a result, s...
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Episode 8
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1:43:30
#7 - Anne Lorimor on Breaking World Records to Raise Money for Children - Paradise Valley Arizona [World Record Holder and Founder of Creating Exciting Futures ]
How do we determine who is the greatest athlete in the world? Is it the strongest person? Is it the fastest person? Do they jump the highest, jump the farthest, hit a ball, throw a ball, catch a ball or kick a ball? Or is it just the pers...
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1:16:37
#6 - Amy Carney on Raising Young Adults - Scottsdale Arizona [Author of Parent on Purpose and Scottsdale School Board Candidate]
As parents, most of us hold ourselves to a high standard. We do our best to ensure that our kids are kind, confident, respectful, loved and have the best education possible. But is there more we can do to help them be the best version of themse...
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1:35:55
#5 - Angela Harrolle on Supporting 1st Responders and Their Families Through Tragedy - Phoenix Arizona [CEO @ 100 Club of Arizona]
Imagine you sacrifice everything - your health and mental wellness knowing every day when you get dressed for work your life could be taken at any moment all in the name of community service as a 1st responder. You're overworked, underpai...
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1:34:32
#4 - Amy Schwabenlender on Homelessness in Arizona - Phoenix Arizona [Executive Director @ Human Services Campus]
Homelessness in Arizona is something most of us see on the streets of our cities and communities everyday. Yes we see it, but very few of us actually understand it. Who are the homeless?Everybody has a story. How do they end u...
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Episode 4
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1:34:00
#3 - Brion Crum on Arizona Opportunity Zones - Scottsdale Arizona [VP of Investments @ Caliber Companies]
Have you heard of Opportunity Zones but you're still unclear what an Opportunity Zone is and how it benefits the community as a whole. Brion Crum, VP of Investments at Caliber Companies joins the show to tell you everything you need to kn...
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Episode 3
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59:53
#2 - Angela Gonzales Behind the Scenes Business Journalism - Phoenix Arizona [Senior Writer @ Phoenix Business Journal]
Angela is a senior writer at the Phoenix Business Journal. She is the primary journalist covering all things residential real estate, healthcare, education and biotech. As you can imagine she stays very busy. Angela gives us a behind the ...
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Episode 2
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40:56
#1 - Lawrence Hill on Youth Athletics - Phoenix Arizona [Youth Sports Pastor CCV Stars]
Former Deer Valley High School basketball star Lawrence Hill joins the show to talk about his days playing basketball at Stanford and professionally overseas and how this lead him into being a key leader in one of the largest youth sports progr...
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Episode 1
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1:15:54