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Jaime's Local Love PodcastMadalyn and Daniel: A creative couple making functional artA purse maker and glass blower find love! In Jaime's Local Love the podcast, we talk with Madalyn Nault of Madalyn Nault Accessories and her husband Daniel Shircliff of Primitive Glass. Both artists create functional art like wallets, bags, glasses and lamps. They tell us about the unique struggle and great understanding that comes with both of them being creative business owners. Hear how Madalyn can personalize items using material you supply, like maybe a piece of wedding dress or old shirt, about Daniel's surprise driveway pop ups, plus how they keep going by letting each other "spin out"...
2025-12-1631 minJaime's Local Love PodcastMonsoon Market and Strip Mall: Trendy snacks, natural wine, cool gifts and coffeeIn Jaime's Local Love: The Podcast, we meet the owners of Monsoon Market and Strip Mall.Michela Ricci and Koral Casillas met while working at Dutch Bros here in the Valley. They found their matched work ethic and mad love for Phoenix made them a great duo to open a really cool store packed with all their favorite things. We're talking fresh flowers, hard to find snacks, bags, sunglasses, and nonalcoholic options. Something you won't see on the shelves but will feel at the store is great emphasis on community and intention. They hold yoga, podcast recordings, and...
2025-09-1636 minJaime's Local Love PodcastAudrey Corley is a Valley Native with mad love for PhoenixJoin host Jaime Ceretta in this episode of Jaime's Local Love, where she talks to Audrey Corley about owning Boycott Bar—the only lesbian bar left in Arizona—Dahlia Tapas and Tequila, and Title 9 Sports Grill. These three entities embody the things Aubrey loves: Supporting the queer community, dining on great food, and cheering on women’s sports. Audrey says she is passionate about creating safe spaces for people to gather and be heard. Hear more about the drink named after Audrey at Title 9 and why they call her “Coach A”.
2025-07-2230 min
Off DeadlineJaime Cerreta on Headlines, Heart & Holding Space for Arizona’s StoriesInside the life of the Arizona's Family 3TV reporter —and what really happens behind the scenes.Jaime Cerreta is more than a familiar face on Arizona’s morning news—she’s a storyteller with deep roots in the Valley and a heart that breaks wide open for her community. In this raw and honest episode of Off Deadline, Jaime joins Melissa DiGianfilippo to talk about the human side of journalism: the emotional weight of breaking tragic news, the unexpected power of hugs, and the connection she feels to viewers she may never meet.From her early da...
2025-06-2428 minJaime's Local Love PodcastThe Luomas: For the Love of Family, Flowers, and Public RelationsTwo Valley natives meet and fall and love. One owns and runs his family's legacy flower business, the other created a public relations company for luxury hotels and travel. In this episode, we learn the back story on the Luomas. Eric Luoma is the President of Cactus Flower Florists, who are celebrating 50 years in the Valley. His wife, Tatum Luoma, promotes some of Arizona's iconic hotels. We learn how they met, how Eric used to dress up as the Easter bunny as a little boy to attract customers into the flower shop, and how Tatum discovered she could promote...
2025-06-0337 minJaime's Local Love PodcastBig Red's Hot Sauce and RA Seasonings: Valley Flavor Kings!In this episode, we meet Paul Ford of Big Red's Hot Sauce and Ryan Alarie of RA Seasonings. The two flavor kings work out of the same Arizona commercial kitchen whipping up their creations. Ryan started creating healthy spices after donating his kidney to his cousin. Paul made his first hot sauce after seeing his neighbor's hot sauce collection. Hear how their passions were sparked and persistence paid off. https://raseasonings.com/ https://bigredshotsauce.com/
2025-05-2031 minJaime's Local Love PodcastVimhue and TJ Sport: Fashion and Fit for the Female AthleteArizona is a hotspot for golfers, but women sometimes struggle to find good clothing that helps in the heat and doesn't interfere with their backswing. In this episode, we meet two Valley eye doctors who coincidentally both saw a need for change in women's athletic wear. Tara Ransdell of TJ Sport created a women's clothing line focused on fit, function, and fashion. Katy Craft of VimHue created a hat that fits the female head like a hug and has several patents. Hear about how they started their businesses, how they met, and what's next for their companies.
2025-05-1330 minJaime's Local Love PodcastWildjoy: Experiencing Wild Joy OftenCEO/Founder of Wildjoy, Lacy Cain, says she forgot to do the things she likes to do. That realization sparked her passion project and now career: Wildjoy. We learn how she uses social media to share experiences people can enjoy to get out in nature and out of their own heads. Lacy hosts events to make friends as adults. She says she's working on a merch line, featuring a Sonoran hot dog t-shirt and has some fun things in the works. Check out Wildjoy on Instagram.
2025-05-0640 minJaime's Local Love PodcastTruly Blessed Jewels: Jewelry with GratitudeJewelry is a must, and we love when we find someone locally who has great jewelry that is meaningful too. In this episode, we meet Lisa Valenzuela from Truly Blessed Jewels. She tells us how a difficult situation at work pushed her to go out on her own. Hear how she went viral and gained a big following, she says she owes her success to the people who lifted her up during challenging times. Truly Blessed Jewels offers permanent jewelry, hand chains, necklaces, engraving and more. https://trulyblessedjewels.com/
2025-04-2941 minJaime's Local Love PodcastPHOENIX Magazine: A hometown guidePHOENIX Magazine aims to be very helpful to its readers. It features ways to enjoy Arizona through travel, hikes, food and more. In this episode, we meet Managing Editor Leah Lemoine. She grew up in Arizona and worked her way up the ranks at PHOENIX Magazine after her college internship. She shares her love for print, in-town day trip ideas, and her favorite neighborhood spots. PHOENIX magazine: Experienced writers, editors, and designers capturing all sides of the Valley.
2025-04-2239 minJaime's Local Love PodcastBEG Bakery and PARM Italia: Food for allBaking with love and cooking with purpose is what they do at BEG Bakery and PARM Italia in the Valley. BEG stands for no butter, no eggs, no gluten. PARM represents "plants are restorative medicine". Owners Rich and Michelle Bonura both live with dietary restrictions. They are both foodies. After Rich got sick a few years ago, he lived bed ridden for eight months and did a lot of research on the food he was putting into his body. He decided if he got better—which he did—he needed to eat healthier. At BEG Bakery and PARM Italia, the f...
2025-04-1546 minJaime's Local Love PodcastDaphne's Headcovers: Bringing flair to the golf courseIn this episode, we meet Jane Spicer, the lady bringing fun and flair to your golf game. As a teenager, Spicer created and sold her first golf club headcover right here in Phoenix. Now with four decades in the business, Daphne's Headcovers is international, selling animal headcovers offering everything from alligator to zebra. While things are great now, she tells us there was a time in her career when she thought they were done. Hear the betrayal from within the company and how Spicer chose to fight to get her business back on course. Now, she's able to give...
2025-04-0840 minJaime's Local Love PodcastWild Rye Baking Co: You can call her the Baking BallerinaIn this episode, we meet Sarah Chisholm of Wild Rye Baking Co. She spent her youth training to be a ballerina, and after a career ending injury at Ballet Arizona, she had to start over. She turned to a place she loved to be as a kid, in the kitchen, with a mixing bowl. We talk about Chisholm's transition out of dance to find her identity and creative flair again in the kitchen. And after years as a successful pastry chef in the Valley, she just launched a new line of elevated baking mixes from cakes to frosting that...
2025-04-0138 minJaime's Local Love PodcastCoach Dar: Living the life of your dreamsThat's what Darleen Santore wants to help you do. In this heartfelt conversation, we talk to the board-certified occupational therapist, mental skills coach, and author about her career, her recovery after three strokes and her new book in which she shares the secret sauce on how to show up as a better YOU! She says it all starts with intention, mindset, and "reviewing the tape". In her book "The Art of Bouncing Back". Coach Dar walks you through key action points to sharpen your mental skills and emotional intelligence too. You'll love spending time with Coach Dar and hearing...
2025-03-2542 minJaime's Local Love PodcastAZ Detours: For the love of Arizona and travelIn this episode, we sit down with our resident world traveler Jared Dillingham here at Arizona's Family. He talks about the great sights to see not just in Phoenix but across Arizona. And even though Jared is a global traveler, he says his favorite place in the world is right here in our home state. Jared loves the outdoors and has some great Arizona recommendations for us. And if you're looking for international travel, he covers that too, telling us places to visit and pro-tips to plan your trip abroad. Plus, we'll dish a little about working here at...
2025-03-1838 minJaime's Local Love PodcastLight and Bark Candle Co.: For the love of dogs, candles and communityWe meet Valley native Jenni Pollack of Light and Bark Candle Co. She says her love of dogs sparked an interest in fundraising for the animals, so she started making candles. Those candles turned into a full-time business that now gives back to at least ten rescues in the Valley. Light and Bark Candle Co. is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. They offer build your own candle experiences, parties, or you can choose from what they've designed. Jenni tells us about the challenges of being a business owner, the new location, and the time they helped...
2025-03-1149 minJaime's Local Love PodcastTangled Root Botanicals: The healing power of plantsHerbal remedies like teas, tinctures, and oils are gaining new interest as people search for natural ways to improve their health. We meet an herbalist who’s always loved how plants can help us heal. MeriHelen Nunez owns Tangled Root Botanicals in historic downtown Glendale. It’s an apothecary where she loves working with plant medicine and empowering others to navigate their way through supporting wellness from nature. They carry more than 130 different, organic or wildcrafted bulk herbs that people use for remedies, crafts, or spiritual uses. They also offer many workshops from yoga to reiki. Make sure to check...
2025-03-0437 minJaime's Local Love PodcastCutino Sauce Co: A family recipe that brings the heatWe meet Jacob Cutino of Cutino Sauce Co. What started with one all-natural jalapeno sauce inspired by his step-father's homemade recipe has grown into a full line of hot sauce flavors. Early in the game, Cutino had to do a rebrand due to a naming conflict. He tells us how he luckily had world-renowned Chef Chris Bianco there to help him through it. In fact, Bianco became his very first retail account. Hear how Cutino's step father never gave him his own recipe and the challenges he's faced from labeling bottles to the benefits of building relationships. More on...
2025-02-2534 minJaime's Local Love PodcastBelmont Kitchen and Cocktails: For the love of family hospitalityThe best meats and cheeses from around the world paired with perfectly balanced cocktails. That’s what Phil Lewkowicz wants to deliver with the new Belmont Kitchen and Cocktails in North Scottsdale. We learn Phil’s family knows fine dining, as they own both Café Monarch and The Reserve. Phil says he’s always loved hospitality and Belmont Kitchen and Cocktails will provide a more casual way to enjoy a high-end meal. Plus, he drops some clues on his next project too. https://belmontkitchenandcocktails.com/
2025-02-1829 minJaime's Local Love PodcastPractical Art: For the Love of Local ArtA lawyer with a love of art created a shop 17 years ago to support local artists. When Jane Reddin passed away from cancer, she left the store to an employee who she knew would love it as much as she did. Since then, former news photojournalist Lisa Olson, has poured her heart in making Practical Art a cornerstone for art in our community. If you're looking for wall art, prints, t-shirts, bowls, or a baby gift, Practical Art at Central and Camelback has it all. Lisa absolutely loves community and takes her artists’ treasures to sell at Uptown Farmers Ma...
2025-02-1137 min
Jaime's Local Love PodcastArizona Event Season: For the love of golf and baseballThe WM Phoenix Open is this week and Spring Training is close behind. We talk to two pros when it comes to Arizona events: our own Scott Pasmore and Ian Schwartz. They tell some wild stories from covering the events and give some recommendations on restaurants to try while out and about with your friends.
2025-02-0432 minJaime's Local Love PodcastChula Seafood: For the love of fresh fishFrom fresh off the fishing boat in San Diego to grilled on your plate in Arizona, we meet the couple behind Chula Seafood. Arizona native Jon Heflin’s family’s been in the fishing industry in San Diego for decades. His wife Mandy (who he met while at ASU) is from the Pacific Northwest and was craving fresh seafood here in the desert. They started by distributing to our Valley restaurants then created their own Chula Seafood restaurant locations in South Scottsdale, Uptown Phoenix, and Greyhawk in North Scottsdale. https://chulaseafood.com/
2025-01-2838 minJaime's Local Love PodcastChrissy May: For the love…of you!We meet the inspiring Chrissy May. The serial entrepreneur, author and wellness advocate hosts Aligned and Alive podcast and holds Sacred Experiences retreats. She offers one-on-one coaching on creating breakthroughs and lasting transformations. May tells us about the power of resilience, the importance of self-love, and why we should get comfortable saying "no."
2025-01-2146 minJaime's Local Love PodcastScott's Training SystemsScott Keppel of Scott's Training Systems is celebrating 20 years of guiding healthy transformations in people's lives. The personal trainer and nutrition coach aims to simplify your approach to food and exercise. Scott's trusted reputation in the Valley has earned him the ability to train many Arizona pageant girls and women as they prepare for their competitions. Hear how it was a twist of fate and his own kindness that won him that role. Plus, he helps us make some new food and exercise goals for ourselves and tells us how to prepare mentally so we can stick to our...
2025-01-1436 minJaime's Local Love PodcastMixelaMixela is a small plates and wine restaurant in Phoenix with an international flair. The chef, Gian Franco, is from Venezuela and his wife Valentina is from Mexico. We learn how the two met in Monaco years ago. Now the couple's created a neighborhood bar and restaurant for people to come and hang and share small bites. On the menu, you’ll find sushi, meatballs, empanadas, cheeseboards, and much more. Hear how the Gian Franco and Valentina have navigated the ever changing restaurant business, from food trucks, to pasta making, to fresh fish flown in from Japan.
2025-01-0734 minJaime's Local Love PodcastAZ Adventures: Experiencing Arizona every which wayTwo feet, two wheels, off road, or on the streets. We gather the owners of three different tour companies who can show you Arizona from a different point of view. We are talking to the owners of Wild Bunch Desert Guides, Stellar Adventures, and Detours of Arizona. They'll take you on hikes and bikes, in UTVs and hummers and in an air-conditioned van for a tour of the Valley or on a day trip to the Grand Canyon.
2024-12-3133 minJaime's Local Love PodcastThe Larder & the Delta: Elevating Southern ComfortChef Stephen Jones of The Larder & the Delta is moving Southern cuisine into the fine dining space in a multi-course fancy and fun culinary experience. Jones has been a prominent name in the Phoenix food scene for more than a decade, creating friendships and mentoring young chefs but he almost left Arizona after his first summer here. Learn how a meeting with Chef Mark Tarbell of Tarbell's changed his future and how you can attend his multi-course dinner, brunch, family style dinners, or hang in the bar for drinks and snacks.
2024-12-1745 minJaime's Local Love PodcastKnife and Fork Media Group: Finding a niche with Food and BeverageA former bank president decided to change her career by filling a void. Susie Timm says she saw a hole in the industry for food and beverage experts who do PR and marketing in Phoenix and nationwide. She took what she knew about helping small businesses with finances from the bank and combined it with her husband Eric's M.B.A. in marketing and created Knife and Fork Media Group. They represent local businesses like Macayo's, LDV Winery, the City of Scottsdale and events like Scottsdazzle. Susie says she's learned how to close a sale, handle last minute media...
2024-12-1041 minJaime's Local Love PodcastHive on 16th: For the Love of the ArtistA makeup artist from Maine moved from New York City to Phoenix and found a new calling. She wanted to create a space for working artists to both work and sell their wares. Tennille Neilsen’s vision for the Hive on 16th was a collection of affordable studios for artists with open doors for the customers to watch them work. The Hive on 16th brings 13 businesses under one roof: from coffee and flowers to alterations and vintage, a refillery, ceramics, paintings and leather studding work too!! Plus, two curated boutiques filled with stunning vintages to wear or to enjoy. He...
2024-12-0343 minJaime's Local Love PodcastThe Haunted Group: A toast to the viewA Valley couple always loved visiting Verde Valley. On one such trip, they had a hankering for a margarita to enjoy with the view. That craving changed their lives and would made a big economic impact on Arizona small towns. Thirty years later, Michelle and Eric Jurisin of the Haunted Group own 9 concepts from restaurants to hotels in Jerome and Cottonwood including: The Clinkscale, The Tavern Hotel, The Haunted Hamburger, The Haunted Pizano, Nic’s Italian Steak & Crab House, Pizzeria Bocce, STRADA @ Bocce, Crema Craft Kitchen & Bar, and The Tavern Grille. Learn how the Jurisins first met, how they creat...
2024-11-2631 minJaime's Local Love PodcastCasa Lola: Brands you know at prices on the lowAt just 29 years old, Karla Meza opened her first store front offering furniture and home goods at affordable prices. She created Casa Lola at 5th Street and Camelback to give everyone an opportunity to furnish their home with fashion. The design lover started sourcing great products at huge markdowns then filling her store. She loves seeing people smile when they look at the price tags and realize they can afford to have luxurious couches, rugs, fluffy chairs, etc. in their homes. Hear the design tips to add finishing touches to your home and what Karla hopes to do next...
2024-11-1937 minJaime's Local Love PodcastDowntown Phoenix Farmers Market: For the love of farmers and fresh foodIn this episode, we meet Lisa Banish, Executive Director of Community Food Connections, dba Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market. The market started 19 years ago to connect the community to clean, healthy, locally grown food. They have 100 + local vendors, around 80% food and 20% artisan. The Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market is part of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, providing extra SNAP/EBT benefits to customers through the Double Up Program and WIC. They have small businesses and micro businesses specializing in fresh farmed food, meat, plant starts, skin care, herbal tea and so much more!
Their holiday fundraiser for CFC, Phoestivus, is...
2024-11-1235 minJaime's Local Love PodcastJoyridesAZ: A way to show off our hometownIf you're looking for something to do with the family, this is it. We meet Monica and Kirk Nicodemus of JoyridesAZ. They love Scottsdale so much, they created a luxury golf cart experience to show off their hometown. They are always learning, reading and exploring on their own, so they are chock full of Scottsdale knowledge for your tour. They promise you will learn something new about the architecture, public art, or Scottsdale history—even if you're a local. JoyridesAZ has tours for everything- wine tasting, native culture and art, Instagram murals, margaritas and tacos and a holiday lights tou...
2024-11-0554 minJaime's Local Love PodcastCrow's Dairy: Get Ready to Learn a Lot About Goats!We meet Wendell Crow of Crow's Dairy. Wendell grew up in Buckeye in the dairy farming industry. He raises goats and makes cheese to sell to big name chefs and clients all over Arizona. He delivers the cheese himself. Wendell says the key to success is to keep his goats happy. The animals are his life. If you're a cheese lover, you must try the Crow's Dairy chevre: It is so good! You can find it at places like Shea Cheese and Arcadia Meat Market. Instagram: @crowsdairy
2024-10-2942 minJaime's Local Love PodcastATL Wings: All the LoveYou’d think the name ATL Wings stood for Atlanta, but this time it means all the love and that’s what this family pours into their delicious chicken wing recipes. We meet the Valley couple behind the creative sauces at ATL Wings, sauces so good, they’ve garnered a cult following! Mike and Cianna Kirksey grew their one business into 18 franchised stores. They have 18 to 22 wing sauces. For first timers, they recommend the honey jalapeno, the chef’s special, and the ATL dry rub. While the Kirkseys success story is inspiring, so is their love story—Meeting in a Las Vega...
2024-10-2226 minJaime's Local Love PodcastCC's on Central: For the Love of Food and FamilyWe meet Sharon Cunningham of CC's on Central. She already owns a Creole restaurant in California, but with her two grown children living here, she decided to move to Phoenix and open a Southern comfort restaurant here—offering all the favorites like jambalaya, wings, and po'boys—so she could be close to her kids CC's on Central is a great space to host an event and they cater too, and can make anything from deli sandwiches to a lasagna dinner. https://ccsoncentral.com/
2024-10-1544 minJaime's Local Love PodcastThe Merchantile: For Love of Gut, Heart, and GodKimberly Pak has a heart for the local maker. She throws some of the biggest markets in the Valley, bringing together hundreds of makers in one location for a celebration of everything local. She opened a storefront to provide a fulltime space for her makers to sell, then she opened another, and another. Now with two Scottsdale locations and one Phoenix location, Kimberly says she’s learning to trust her gut as a business owner. She also shares with us a very personal struggle and how she says her faith showed her the way out. www.themerchantileofscottsdale.com/ ...
2024-10-0845 minJaime's Local Love PodcastAlmost There Rescue/Pizza to the Rescue: For the Love of Puppies and PizzaValley natives, Geri Hormel and Hunter Rodgers, are passionate about animals. At home, they have dogs, chickens, and goats. At work, Geri rescues pregnant mom dogs and puppies at Almost There Rescue. ATR has 19 kennels, offers a Puppy Preschool Program, and daily enrichment for the dogs in their care. Next door, Hunter is manning the 10,000 pound homemade Italian pizza oven at Pizza To The Rescue. He's cooking up scratch made fresh pizzas with 25% of the proceeds going to Almost There Rescue. PTTR offers a "Yappy Hour" from 3-6 with $10 pizzas and subs, plus opportunities to play with puppies on...
2024-10-0136 minJaime's Local Love PodcastBarcoa Agaveria, Phoenix Pizza Festival, and Taco Fest at Salt River FieldsHe's long been "The Festival Guy" around the Valley, throwing food fests focused on tacos and pizza. In this episode, we meet David Tyda of Taco Fest and Phoenix Pizza Festival, and now he owns a bar too. Barcoa Agaveria in downtown Phoenix celebrates the art of creating and tasting tequila but Tyda says he never set out to be a bar owner. Find out how he says the building the bar's in "found him" and how his degree in humanities is put to work as he studies the history of tequila making to share with his customers. Taco...
2024-09-2452 minJaime's Local Love PodcastOld School Grub Cafe: Great Food by Great PeopleA former truck driver and a singer find romance online and go into business together. We talk to the owners of Old School Grub Cafe in Mesa. Frank and Carlotta Perla give you a taste of nostalgia with a restaurant filled with vintage toys and comic memorabilia, all with a huge menu of comfort food like meatloaf and homemade pie. When you visit Frank and Carlotta, they want you to feel like family. Old School Grub is kicking off a brunch and a dinner buffet so you can get a taste of everything. They offer daily specials and Carlotta, th...
2024-09-1738 minJaime's Local Love PodcastSteve Levine Entertainment and Public Relations: A Marriage of PassionsThe Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival and Scottsdale Fashion Week are two really big events that bring big names to the Valley. In this episode, we meet the local couple doing the legwork behind the scenes. Steve and Jamie Levine own Steve Levine Entertainment and Public Relations. Steve, a former DJ, and Jamie, a master of PR, combined their passions to create events that enrich the lives of Arizona families. Hear how they make marriage work in the workplace, how they survived COVID when live entertainment stopped, and how Steve and Jamie met years ago when Steve was spinning records a...
2024-09-1037 minJaime's Local Love PodcastDapper and Stout/Horse and Hyde: For the Love of Coffee and CountryIf you love coffee and country music, you're going to love this episode. We talk to Aaron Lopo, the owner of Dapper and Stout Coffee and Horse and Hyde Barroom. The coffee shops came first, some eight years ago. Then a little over a year ago, Aaron opened Horse and Hyde which quickly became popular because of daily live country music. His parents owned food trucks when he was growing up, and Aaron wanted no part of the food and beverage business. He thought he'd become a neonatal ER surgeon! Now, Aaron has two brands and four locations: Two...
2024-09-0332 minJaime's Local Love PodcastA Taste of AZ: Storytelling in Every Which WayLuke Irvin and Eric Walters of “A Taste of AZ” love telling stories about the Arizona restauranteur, chef, bar owner, and mixologist. They travel the state to tell their stories in print, in podcasts, and at festivals, where food lovers can connect in person. The work is something Eric felt was a long time coming as he'd searched for a career that just “felt good” and celebrated others. Luke, too, wanted to help others excel and came to the table well prepared to shoot, edit, and write. Hear about their new book, how to get the magazine, and the festival...
2024-08-2740 minJaime's Local Love PodcastLucky Star Jewels: Light and LoveWe meet the designer behind Lucky Star Jewels. Dawn Baiden created her jewelry line to be light and easy to wear, yet made with love that could go from day to night. You’ll find her beautiful necklaces, rings, bracelets and more in spa boutiques around the valley and the nation. She tells us about where she finds inspiration for her designs, the serendipitous way her business began and the way she has to protect her brand. Hear more about how dawn’s found success for two decades and counting. https://shopluckystar.com/
2024-08-2030 minJaime's Local Love PodcastAzfoodie: For the Love of the PeopleAzfoodie is the OG when it comes to Arizona food content creators. She started before it was cool by taking beautiful pictures of beautiful food around the Valley. Her pages went viral and pretty soon, Diana Brandt found herself Instagram and TikTok famous. She tells us about handling a new form of fame while always keeping in focus, and why she started in the first place: her love and respect for chefs and restauranteurs. Diana lets us in on some of the downsides of her work—like internet trolls—and tells us how she's been able to monetize her creat...
2024-08-1350 minJaime's Local Love PodcastRancher Hat Bar: For the Love of LegacyShantelle and Kenny Girard want to create the next big name in hats. They say they eat, sleep and breathe Rancher Hat Bar. It's a company they started out of a vintage trailer they converted into a hat bar. On the very first day they opened, they had a line around the corner and knew they were onto something! While the Rancher Hat Bar brand is still rather new, it's already grown to three locations with more coming soon. Plus, learn the longtime valley entrepreneur who shantelle calls "Grandma"!
2024-08-0638 minJaime's Local Love PodcastJenny's Dresses: Why buy the dress when you can RENT?That's the idea behind Jenny's Dresses in Scottsdale. Owner Jenny Weinstein has always loved fashion, and when she found a treasure trove of high-end couture, she knew she had to share the one-of-a-kind pieces. Her collection grew from there and is now expanding to a bridal collection too. Hear how Jenny attended ASU, met her husband at Manzanita, appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show...and she's a sculptor and a dancer. Plus, hear how the store features a big bold diamond runway where every woman can truly shine. https://www.instagram.com/jennysdresses/ or 602-705-4525
2024-07-3038 minJaime's Local Love PodcastFood Vision: For the love of the Dream In this episode of Jaime's Local Love, Jaime Cerreta chats with Chef Ron Young, the mastermind behind Foodvision. Chef Ron shares his wild journey from working at Nike and Victoria's Secret to cooking for celebs like Kyler Murray, Derrick Rose, and Odell Beckham Jr. Hear how a random encounter with a supportive customer led him to cook for a Hall of Fame linebacker and eventually build a booming business. Chef Ron dishes on his passion for meal prep, catering, private chef gigs, and how he gives back to the community with his culinary ta...
2024-07-2343 minJaime's Local Love PodcastClive Collective: For the love of Great Food, Family, and FunCelebrity chef Beau MacMillan and managing partner and co-founder Mikis Troyan of Clive Collective tell us how they came together to create the very popular restaurant Cala Scottsdale and the new speakeasy Tell Your Friends. The two industry veterans talk about the ever-changing dining culture in Arizona and why they wanted to develop restaurants that offer incredible design, decor, ambience and sounds—along with amazing food! Hear about the scramble of a quick open of Cala Scottsdale and how the mouth droppingly elegant Tell Your Friends was once a storage room, plus the men talk about the important of ad...
2024-07-1641 minJaime's Local Love PodcastSoul Carrier: "Where do you want to go?"It is the question Valley Handbag designer, Jennifer Boonlorn, is always asking herself. It's one her mother asked of her years ago. To answer the question, the Valley native made a huge career pivot. The W.P. Carey School of Business graduate packed her bags and moved to New York City to learn the fashion industry. She then came back home to create her Soul Carrier bags, backpacks, clutches, and coin purses. The name Soul Carrier—inspired by her mother's poignant question and encourages others to go WHEREVER it is that they CHOOSE—with their Soul Carrier bag in hand...
2024-07-0933 minJaime's Local Love PodcastThe Bakery by LMB: When I Open “The Bakery”An Arizona girl had dreams of opening a bakery. In this episode, we meet Lindsey Blatney of the Bakery by LMB. She was going to college when one day she came home and told her mom she was moving to New York City with $400 dollars in her pocket and a goal to work at the famed Magnolia Bakery. She made the move, got the job, and learned what she wanted to know. Then Lindsey moved back home to Arizona to open the bakery she'd been talking about since she was a little girl. Hear about the magic moment that...
2024-07-0228 minJaime's Local Love PodcastIn Good Spirits Hospitality Group: Where the Goal is “Half Baked”At In Good Spirits Hospitality Group, "half baked" means they're not done yet. At their restaurants—Citizen Public House, The Gladly, and Beginner's Luck—chef and owner Bernie Kantak and owner-operator Andrew Fritz are constantly tweaking and perfecting their product for the ultimate guest experience, AKA "Half baked." They believe they are in the business of making people happy and there's one menu item that's made people happy for a very long time. It's something Chef Bernie came up with very quickly and now has a cult following and the nickname "The unofficial salad of Arizona." th...
2024-06-2540 min
A Taste of AZjaime cerretaJaime Cerreta, a prominent name in Arizona broadcasting, sits down with us for an episode of a taste of az podcast. Discussing her journey and accomplishments in the broadcasting field, alongside her deep-rooted connections to Phoenix, she shares her experience of becoming a local news anchor, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faced over 25 years. Jaime recounts her early career, starting from humble beginnings to anchoring positions in Missouri, Springfield and Oklahoma City. Jaime's family history in the candy business, originating from Ohio and relocating to Phoenix, also illustrates her longstanding ties to the local community. She emphasizes her...
2024-06-2053 minJaime's Local Love Podcast85 Local: A Valley Native With a Love of ArizonaThe 85 in 85 Local stands for the first two digits of Arizona zip codes. The store is home to 35 diverse and creative Arizona makers. Owner Misty Stachel was a vendor herself when she realized many of the maker's markets were on the east side of town. She set out to start her own in her own zip code in Peoria. Hear how Misty is creating an Arizona gift destination, plus how a throwback t-shirt from Smitty's proves love of local runs in the family. https://85localaz.com/
2024-06-1832 minJaime's Local Love PodcastNorde Scottsdale and Turquoise Candy Hat Bar: A Love of Arizona, Family, and CountryTwo Arizona sisters are serving up western style apparel adorned in sequins, feathers and fringe. Their first concept, Norde Scottsdale, quickly became an online hit and Old Town Scottsdale destination. Then the space opened up next door, and Faith and Julia Ballor jumped at the chance to open Turquoise Candy Hat Bar. The two sisters were studying at ASU to be lawyers when the pandemic happened and goals changed. Hear how Faith and Julia took a risk and leaned bigtime into their western roots and entrepreneurial spirits. https://www.nordescottsdale.com/ https://www.turquoisecandyhatbar.com/
2024-06-1142 minJaime's Local Love PodcastSaddlebags: For the Love of Fashion and FamilyHandcrafted jewelry for your wardrobe. Artwork carved in silver adorned with beautiful stones. At Saddlebags in Scottsdale, you can find silver buckle sets with leather belts. The business is celebrating 32 years in the Valley. Owner Todd Joseph tells us how it all began with his father and why Hanny's is such a special place to his family. Instagram: @saddlebagsaz www.Saddlebagsaz.com
2024-06-0434 minJaime's Local Love PodcastHale Collective: Leaving her mark on our cityHaley Balzano of Hale Collective is changing the look of our city. She’s the architect behind renovations at State Farm Stadium, the new restaurants at Sky Harbor Airport, and the new build at the BetMGM Sportsbook. She built a business she calls a collective because she realized to create a beautiful space, you need all your creatives in one place. Hear how Haley went out on her own and brought in other elements at Hale Collective to include design, branding, and graphics. Plus, she tells us the iconic Phoenix building she'd love to take on next! https://hale-collective.co...
2024-05-2835 minJaime's Local Love PodcastPapa Ed’s Ice Cream and Karen’s Kreamery: A Perfect PartnershipOne woman makes the ice cream, the other serves it in her store. Linda Moran-Whittley worked in accounting before deciding to pursue a passion project after her husband passed away. Karen Gagne of Karen’s Kreamery also worked in accounting before she decided she wanted to start a business in which she could involve the family. Karen’s responsible for the creative flavors like blueberry cardamon and lemongrass poppyseed you’ll find at Papa Ed’s in historic downtown Glendale’s Catlin Court. Linda’s busy making fresh waffle cones that send wafts of sweetness into the air luring in Arizona f...
2024-05-2133 minJaime's Local Love PodcastAfi Like Taffy: Styling ArizonaAfi Maita comes to the Valley by way of England and West Africa. While in England, Afi graduated in media studies, but it was in Africa as a little girl that the woman who created her fashion styling company—Afi Like Taffy—learned a love of wardrobe from her father. Hear how she fell in love with an American man and moved to across the sea to start a life in Arizona. We find out how Afi started her own styling business and we get some fashion tips too. https://afiliketaffy.com/
2024-05-1430 minJaime's Local Love PodcastMiracle Mile Deli: For the love of family and pastramiFor decades, one Arizona family's been feeding Arizona families. The Miracle Mile Deli is celebrating 75 years in the Valley. Famous for their pastrami sandwiches, the deli serves up big portions at reasonable prices. The restaurant has long given back to the community through work like its reading program with Southwest Human Development. We talk to owner Josh Garcia about the Miracle Mile legacy and even finding love at the deli—it's happened a lot! Plus, Josh tells us the three things Miracle Mile Deli has determined are the keys to long standing success. Https://miraclemiledeli.com/
2024-05-0729 minJaime's Local Love PodcastEarth Based Body: For the love of AZ skincareThe plants of Arizona hold the keys to withstand the harsh elements of our dry desert. So Earth Based Body skincare turns to nature to moisturize. We meet owner, Nancy Rimbergas. She and her business partner, a skincare scientist, started their business three years ago. They call it succulent skincare using ingredients like desert aloe, prickly pear cactus, and Sonoran lemons in their products. Hear how this dream started during a trip to the spa and by the time the ladies left, they had a name for their business and a plan. https://earthbasedbody.com/
2024-04-3036 minJaime's Local Love PodcastFrosted Bakehouse: Best friends in the bakery businessWe meet the women behind Frosted Bakehouse in Ahwatukee. Kristina and Celeste met nearly a decade ago while working for a fine grocery store bakery. Each went on to have their own home bakery, then right before Valentine's Day in 2024, they opened a storefront together. Hear the incredible story of how they found their space just two weeks before they were to lose their funding. Frosted Bakehouse offers coffee, brownies, cupcakes, cakes, and so much more. Plus, they have some events and instagrammable specials coming up. https://www.frostedbakehouseaz.com/
2024-04-2339 minJaime's Local Love PodcastThe Sparkle Bar: Celebrating Diversity in BeautyWe talk to the founder of The Sparkle Bar in Old Town Scottsdale. It's a makeup studio where you can have a professional do your make up for headshots, weddings, or just a night out. Alex Bradberry says The Sparkle Bar was born out of necessity. Unless you had a friend who's a makeup artist or wanted to make a purchase at the makeup counter, your options were limited. That was, before she opened her business. Alex credits much of their success on her team, their location and their vision for the company. But before Alex could even open A...
2024-04-1634 minJaime's Local Love PodcastSugarJam The Southern KitchenIt all started with a cookie and grew into a full-size brick and mortar that really rocks at brunch. We are talking dancing in the aisles at this Scottsdale restaurant! We talk to Dana Dumas, the founder and CEO of SugarJam The Southern Kitchen, about how her corporate background trained her to be a savvy businesswoman and how her family's influence taught her a true love of food. SugarJam is named for Dana's sugar jam cookie that she started baking with her mom out of her home. Hear how Dana grew her business, knew when to shift, and took...
2024-04-091h 03Jaime's Local Love PodcastC2 Interiors: For the Love of DesignWe meet the woman behind C2 Interiors, who went from a career in pharmaceutical sales to interior design. Connie Lamoreaux's love of design started young—as a kid, she'd rearrange furniture with her mom at home, in college, she started designing her friends' dorm rooms, and as a professional, they call her "The Material Muse." Connie has a degree in industrial organizational psychology. We talk about how this unique degree served her well many times over. Plus, we get some advice on simple ways to elevate our homes. C2 Interiors | Connie Lamoreaux | Scottsdale Interior Designer (c2interiordesign.com)
2024-04-0226 minJaime's Local Love PodcastCrust Restaurant Group: "If I'm going to do one, I want to do 10"In this episode of Jaime's Local Love: The Podcast, we meet the man behind Crust Restaurant Group. It serves up authentic New York Style Pizza with generous portions at a really good price. The owner, Michael Merendino, says he wants to keep his customers coming in two or three times a week, and not just when they're celebrating. Merendino came to the Valley from New York after September 11th and worked in restaurants before going out on his own. Now 17 years later, he has three Italian restaurants, two pizzerias, two cocktail bars and more coming soon. www.crustpizzaplace.com
2024-03-2629 minJaime's Local Love PodcastGenuwine Arizona: A Passion Project for Two Former TeachersTwo Valley teachers loved working together so much they often created projects to combine their math and science classes. Now Lindsay and Emily are tackling their passion project together: Leaving teaching behind to create a neighborhood wine bar on Roosevelt Row called Genuwine Arizona. It was inspired by a self-serve wine machine they discovered in Europe and the two call themselves business soulmates. We talk Arizona wines—March is Arizona wine month after all—locally-curated snacks, cheese boards, and what these two teachers learned about building a business from scratch. https://genuwinearizona.com/
2024-03-1927 minJaime's Local Love PodcastChris Powell: The “1 Million People” PromiseYou've likely seen Chris Powell on his frequent appearances on Good Morning Arizona talking about healthy food and fitness. Powell's been a regular on GMAZ for some 20 years and tells us how he garnered that coveted spot and keeps getting booked today. He has a passion for helping others invest in their fitness journey and made a promise to himself to help 1 million people and even tattooed that number on his body during one of his lowest points. Chris shares his story of vulnerability, strength, passion, and promises, and he gives us the family discount on his new fitness a...
2024-03-1240 minJaime's Local Love PodcastPersepshen: Serving up a love of a local"If we don't make it, we don't serve it." That's the motto at Persepshen in Phoenix. The restaurant's owners Katherine and Jason Dwight met in culinary school at Scottsdale Community College. Now Katherine creates the pastries and Jason is on meats and veggies at their restaurant off Central and Highland. They started at the farmer's markets with a focus on local ingredients and everything is really special to the Dwights at Persepshen, from the branch chandelier Jason cut down himself to the silverware their family polished for their wedding. Https://www.Persepshenarizona.Com/
2024-03-0529 minJaime's Local Love PodcastWord of Mouth Grill: For the love of hard work, family, and BBQ Word of Mouth Grill began with the concept of bringing people together with food. The family-owned and operated barbeque restaurant in Tempe boasts shredded pork like you've never had, a wing flight that takes your taste buds through a myriad of flavors, and heat and elevated collaborative dinners. Hear the incredible story of how the owner Demetrious Makel was left with his brother to raise themselves as teenagers, how he met the love of his life at a Halloween party, and how a mentor helped steer his life toward entrepreneurship.
2024-02-2730 minJaime's Local Love PodcastFair Trade and Amor Collective: For the love of coffee, business, and home sweet home! Stephanie Vasquez is a proud Arizona native. She grew up Maryvale, went to ASU and was a middle school teacher in the West Valley. She loved it! Then she went on vacation to Costa Rica and learned how tough the coffee industry can be on the people it employs and on Mother Earth herself. She had to do something. Vasquez opened Fair Trade Coffee in 2007 on Roosevelt Row-- carefully sourcing fair trade coffee and creating a space for community. In her new role as an entrepreneur, she was still very much a teacher-- often mentoring others coming up in bus...
2024-02-2024 minJaime's Local Love PodcastWestside Concepts: For the Love of the Neighborhood We meet Joey Lucidi of Westside Concepts. He grew up in the restaurant business and loves creating a welcoming dining experience, a neighborhood place where you can come to hang. Lucidi started with the original Haymaker restaurant in 2013 and now has nine locations, with more coming this year. Joey tells us what it takes to be an restauranteur with multiple locations and concepts. https://westsideconcepts.us/
2024-02-1323 minJaime's Local Love PodcastNaked RebellionA husband-and-wife team with three kids and two businesses. That's what you'll find behind the brand of Naked Rebellion. Owners Jessica Wenger McPhaul and Jay McPhaul started the clothing brand after Jessica was fired from her costume job in L.A. because she couldn't find inclusive bras. So she and Jay started their own underwear line and now the two want to help other people—and other couples—start their own businesses too. https://nakedrebellion.com/
2024-02-0632 minJaime's Local Love PodcastThe "Arizona Insider": Ian Schwartz's Love of LocalIn this week's Jaime's Local Love, we mixed it up a little. Instead of interviewing a local business owner, we invited Ian Schwartz on, calling him the Arizona Insider. It's a name he gave himself around the Super Bowl last year as he highlighted events happening around the big game. Ian grew up in Mesa, and when not working at Arizona's Family, he's often exploring new attractions. Ian tells us where to have fun in the Valley in 2024.
2024-01-3037 minJaime's Local Love PodcastLocal First Arizona: For the Love of ArizonaWe talk to the founder of Local First Arizona, Kimber Lanning. The Arizona native started her own record store as a teenager. That's when she realized small businesses had minimal support in our state. She would spend the following decades working to change that through her foundation, Local First Arizona, which provides businesses with education, grants, an incubator kitchen and so more. https://localfirstaz.com/
2024-01-2333 minJaime's Local Love PodcastLoot N' Booty BBQ: For the Love of BBQA former banker turned BBQ pitmaster joins us in the podcast studio. Sterling Smith—AKA Smitty—is Jaime's brother-in-law. Smitty and Jaime's sister Molly met when Molly was in high school and Smitty was in the Navy. We talk about building a business and a family while smoking meat, creating rubs and sauces, and winning a lot of trophies and checks.
2024-01-1635 minJaime's Local Love PodcastRinaldi's Deli: Dedication to the DeliA New York style deli where freshness comes first That's what you'll get at Rinaldi's in north Scottsdale. Owner John Sayegh is celebrating 30 years in the Valley where you can always count on—breakfast burritos filled with just-cracked eggs topped with his wife Bolivia's homemade salsa, amazing deli sandwiches, and Italian dishes like chicken parmesan and baked ziti. John talks about his longevity in the Arizona restaurant business and in love, as he's been happily married for decades.
2024-01-0918 minJaime's Local Love PodcastFrites Street: For the Love of FriesA Phoenix native bears the nickname "The Fry Guy". In this episode, we learn how Flip Isard of Frites Street—a graduate of Shadow Mountain High School—launched a potato company, making the fries you'll find in Phoenix's fine restaurants. His journey took him around the world as a roadie for Jared Leto's band, eating from late night frites shop in Europe. When he came back to Arizona, his dad told him to bet on himself. He bet on the power of the potato.
2024-01-0227 minJaime's Local Love PodcastWally's American Pub 'n GrilleWally's American Pub 'n Grille is a neighborhood bar and grille where you can take the family or meet a friend for a drink. It has a cozy environment offering comfort food like meatloaf and pot roast. Wally's has been family owned for 22 years and much of the staff has been there for decades too. We talk to owner/operator Matt Collins about running an institution as the neighborhood around him changes immensely.
2023-12-2624 minJaime's Local Love PodcastOriginal Elderberry Co.: For the Love of FamilyDivya Yoder works full time and is a dedicated mom trying to keep her husband and two young boys healthy. She says when one person in the house got sick, the illness ran through the whole family. To stop the colds, she found the healing power of the elderberry. Her continued research revealed many elderberry products on store shelves contained ingredients that she didn't want to feed to her family, so she created a recipe of her own and the Original Elderberry Co. was born.
2023-12-1920 minJaime's Local Love PodcastRydables: Making Business FunIf you are looking to explore what Arizona has to offer, learn, and laugh, ya gotta try Rydables! These are motorized large stuffed animals that roam Scottsdale, Mesa and Wildlife World Zoo on guided tours. On this episode, the creator of Rydables said he thought it would be something fun to do to entertain people. But he soon learned that these stuffed animals on wheels offered something more.
2023-12-1219 minJaime's Local Love PodcastThe Nixer: Small Changes = Big ResultsThe holidays can be filled with indulgence. Food and drinks flow with every celebration. And that's why The Nixer wants to provide an inclusive experience whether you're drinking alcohol or not. On this episode, we talk to Kristine Abrams-Petersman of The Nixer, a pop-up cocktail bar slinging non-alcoholic drinks. She says she saw major life changes when she nixed alcohol and she wants to support others who wish to do the same, all while still staying social.
2023-12-0528 minJaime's Local Love PodcastRetail Therapy: For the Love of Small BusinessIn a year-and-a-half, two Arizona entrepreneurs went from one location to four. The business is called Retail Therapy AZ. It is a makers' market, supporting small business owners, with locations in downtown Glendale, Westgate, Scottsdale Fashion Square and coming soon to the Phoenix Convention Center. But first, the two owners, Jacqueline Thomas and Erica Jerido, worked in a restaurant together where Erica said, "I'm quitting, and Jackie is too!" It was then a new booming business was born.
2023-11-2827 minJaime's Local Love PodcastGrapes and Hops: A Place for Friends and NeighborsA former TV reporter takes what she learned in the field to create grapes and hops at Tatum and Greenway. Arizona native Jen Rogers took one of her first TV jobs in Washington wine country where she'd interview the farmers growing grapes and fell in love with the work behind the wine. Fast forward to today when she just opened a neighborhood bottle shop. She says she dreamed of created a space that offered a moment of peace in a busy day and a place where neighbors become friends.
2023-11-2126 minJaime's Local Love PodcastWild Bunch Desert Guides: For the Love of the DesertShowing people how to enjoy the beauty of the desert is the job Laurel Darren of Wild Bunch Desert Guides gave herself. She created her own hiking and mountain biking tour group and shows visitors and locals the best practices when it comes to taking on Mother Nature on two wheels or two feet. Hear how she works with many first timers and loves helps people overcome a fear, enjoy some wind therapy, or fall in love with something new.
2023-11-1438 minJaime's Local Love PodcastDesert Rock Winery and Distillery: For the love of wine, veterans, and dogsPaul Hoffman of Desert Rock Winery and Distillery has long worked in the world of wine. Founded in 2006, this is his 20th vintage making wine and 13th year in spirits. He gives back in many ways to our veterans and our animals and works with soldier's best friend. Hoffman's facility is by Kierland Commons and is the only one in the Valley where guests can have first-hand experiences to see and feel all elements of winemaking and distilling. When you go to Desert Rock Winery and Distillery, you can taste, hold a party, and even hang on the tiki...
2023-11-0723 minJaime's Local Love PodcastTwenty6 Designs: Words Have PowerWords have power and handwriting artist Rachel Hudgens is committed to using her words to spread kindness, love, happiness, and faith. Hudgens started her hand lettering as a hobby, and when she started making shirts expressing her love of her new hometown of Phoenix, her business exploded. Hear how she went from trapped in a dumpster (it happened!!) to finding purpose in gratitude.
2023-10-3134 minJaime's Local Love PodcastPedal Haus Breweries: The Man of Mill AvenueJulian Wright's built bars along Mill Avenue since the 2000s. He says his key to success are blind confidence and scrappy ways. Pedal Haus Breweries is one of his most recent ventures. In Jaime's Local Love, we talk about when money was short but hope made a way.
2023-10-2430 minJaime's Local Love PodcastTwo Plates Full: You can call her Terri "Two Plates"Terri Weisz started her own business in Scottsdale out of necessity. She was pregnant and left to raise her child alone. She thought running her own kitchen store would allow her the flexibility to work and raise a family. Thirty-four years later, her store "Two Plates Full" is still going strong. Hear how Terri bobbed and weaved to make it work.
2023-10-1727 minJaime's Local Love PodcastBarter and Shake: A story of Cocktails and Marketing The best cocktail bar in the United States is right here in the Valley. The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced Century Grand in Phoenix the Best U.S. Cocktail Bar. The awards are like the Oscars for the beverage industry. Yet, Kailee Asher of Barter and Shake, says the award announcement generated more digital leads from LOCAL media, not the article in the big name magazine. She knows this because she studied the analytics. She quite literally wrote the book on it in her self published book: Mise En Place Marketing. She writes the recipe for small bars an...
2023-10-1043 minJaime's Local Love PodcastCave + Post: When "Someday" Becomes TODAY! Patrick and Mary Burch are fourth-generation Arizonans who met in seventh grade. The couple LOVES Arizona but realized we were missing something in the Valley—a men's boutique with casual yet stylish options for men. That "someday" finally came and the Burches opened Cave + Post. And in a nod to Arizona legacy, the shop is located in the same building as the former Easley's Fun Shop. Hear all about the Burches' Arizona family history and how they made "the jump" to work for themselves. Plus, you'll want to shop with them too!
2023-10-0348 minJaime's Local Love PodcastIntentional Foods: A Matter of Life or Death Ned and Lisa Heath discovered the hard way that their young daughter has severe food allergies. After two big scares, they decide to take what she eats into their own hands. Using "Momma Lisa's" food allergy research, "Chef Ned" went to work using key ingredients to create a restaurant in Mesa, Arizona where EVERYONE can eat safely and together as a family.
2023-09-2630 minJaime's Local Love PodcastJust Roughin' It: Take a hike, AZ! Debbie Hendricks grew up in Arizona and learned to enjoy our state's beauty at a very young age. Debbie and her husband Ray started an adventure company which then turned into an outdoor retail business, offering everything you need from a backpacking trip to a day hike. Debbie gives us some "pro tips" on which hikes have the best sunrises and sunsets and which are the least traveled—yet a must do!!
2023-09-1932 minJaime's Local Love PodcastPorters and Old Town Gypsy: Family Tradition The Halpin family is one of entrepreneurs. Meet a son, Grey Halpin, and his mother, Peggy Halpin. The family owns Porters Western Saloon and Old Town Gypsy Boutique in Scottsdale, Arizona. Learn how they create a tight-knit community among their customers.
2023-09-1232 minJaime's Local Love PodcastScrews and Sparkles: Buckeye BoundHost Jaime Cerreta introduces us to California born Sophia Martinez. She followed her in-laws to Buckeye, Arizona and developed a deep love of the city. Hear Sophia's intense passion to help others grow their businesses as she grows hers into a place for community and fellowship.
2023-09-0535 minJaime's Local Love PodcastLos Muertos Salsa: From Mortgages to Markets Once in the finance world, Los Muertos Salsa maker and founder Anthony Perez is celebrating nine years as an Arizona entrepreneur. Host Jaime Cerreta learns how Anthony started by taking salsa orders at the bank to working the farmers markets, moving into a commercial kitchen and shifting business strategies during the pandemic. Los Muertos Salsa is a newsroom favorite at Arizona's Family.
2023-08-2921 minJaime's Local Love PodcastLunch Money: The Quirkiest Shop in Town Erin Dragoo says she bounced from job to job until she went back to the way she spent her lunch money as a child. Host Jaime Cerreta learns how Erin's childhood fascination with colorful trinkets, tongue in cheek sayings, and happy vibes led her to her passion—helping people find the perfect gift to give! Her Chandler, Arizona store is filled with key chains, water bottles, stickers and more-- all designed to make you smile.
2023-08-2224 minJaime's Local Love PodcastKnee Deep: For the Love of Denim At just 30 years old, RaeAnn Luksza has four retail concepts and owns a building. Host Jaime Cerreta talks to RaeAnn about why she learned to upcycle denim, the surprising challenges she's faced with social media, and how no DIY project is too big for a business owner.
2023-08-1619 min
ALIGNED & ALIVE with Chrissy MayEmmy Award-Winning Anchor Jaime Cerreta: Embracing the Journey and Rising AboveI sat down with one of Arizona’s most cherished personalities, Jaime Cerreta, as she shares her journey to becoming an Emmy Award- Winning Anchor for 3TV. Ever wondered how one holds their ground and stays true to themselves in a demanding industry like broadcast journalism? Jaime brings to light her unique experiences, highlighting the instrumental role of her family's support, her self-discovery process and the power of intuition. Prepare to be inspired by her unwavering resilience and tenacity.Jaime also shares her profound thoughts on the evolving news industry and the credibility of mainstream news networks. She ref...
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