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Depths of Motherhood
Newborn Care with Melissa Boyles: Intuition, Connection, and Family Rhythms l Ep 113
In this episode of Depths of Motherhood Podcast, we welcome Melissa Boyles, founder of Rise in Bloom, to explore the sacred, intuitive journey of caring for a newborn.Melissa shared her personal story of birthing at home in episode 60Her mission is to help women reconnect with their bodies, intuition, and the sacredness of birth and postpartum.Main Topics Covered:The mother’s and baby’s nervous system connectionHow birth stories shape healing and bondingUnderstanding and navigating newborn criesThe role of the fath...
2025-02-10
1h 10
The Pelvic Floor Project
102. Bladder sling surgery for incontinence with Urogynecologist, Dr. Sarah Boyles
In this episode I discuss with Board Certified Urogynecologist, Dr. Sarah Boyles: Types of incontinenceTypical patient flow through medical system Impact of incontinence on quality of life Reasons why incontinence may developWhat you can expect at a urogynecology appointment Treatment options (pessary, physio, bulking agents, compression, surgery) Description of surgical optionsSurgical risks Post operative instructions How effective are bladder slings? Sarah Boyles is a board certified urogynecologist (FPMRS) with more than 15 years of clinical experience treating women with pelvic floor issues. She attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh followed by residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at The Ohio...
2024-11-18
53 min
Chemistry For Your Life
Should we take Vitamin C when we're sick?
#190 In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the role of vitamin C in the immune system and examine whether taking mega doses of the vitamin can help with common colds. Melissa, a seasoned chemist, explains the chemistry behind oxidation, reduction, and free radicals, and how vitamin C's properties make it crucial for immune function. The discussion also covers historical context, including Linus Pauling's theories, and recent scientific findings on vitamin C's effectiveness. Throughout the episode, Melissa and Jam use analogies and discuss various studies while also previewing future episodes...
2024-07-04
45 min
Miles from Main Street - Your Far from Disney Podcast
Disney World in a Festive Light: A Holiday Guide
Send us a textAre you ready to sprinkle a little holiday magic on your Walt Disney World trip? We've got an enchanting episode lined up, featuring travel agent extraordinaire, Melissa Pilgrim, who’s ready to reveal her insider tips and tricks. We kick off this special journey with Halloween, revealing how to make the most of your time during the party, which characters are worth the wait, and the strategic planning needed to ensure you are refreshed and ready for the celebrations.We then transition to the Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities, providing guidance on ma...
2023-08-22
54 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Katie Gentry, Regional Homelessness Program Manager for the Maricopa Association of Governments
In this episode it was my privilege to talk to Katie Gentry. Katie is the Regional Homelessness Program Manager for the Maricopa Association of Governments. Her role within the Human Services Division of MAG is to work with communities and organizations across the Valley to understand how we address homelessness through existing programs and resources as well as new collaborations. Homelessness is a growing challenge for our communities and it’s one that knows no boundaries. Many who are homeless are employed full-time but cannot afford housing. The homeless include families, youth, veterans, elderly, and many others. Affordability of ho...
2023-05-26
42 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Phil Gershkovich, Owner and President of Cooper Aerial Surveys
In this episode Phil Gershkovich, President and owner of Cooper Aerial Surveys, joins me to share his perspective on the geospatial industry, how he came to be the owner of Cooper Aerial, and his plans for the future. Cooper Aerial has been a part of the Arizona transportation industry since the sixties with Phil taking ownership in 2016. Since then, he’s grown the company in both range of services as well as geographic markets. He’s one of the few people I know who can pivot from technical, to personable, to big picture seamlessly. You’ll hear that in this i...
2023-05-23
43 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Jennifer Pyne, Austin Transit Partnership’s Executive Vice President of Planning & Risk Management
In this episode I caught up Jennifer Pyne. Jen spent twenty-five years in the Valley starting with the completion of her graduate program at Arizona State University and ending as part of the leadership team at Valley Metro. In 2021 she left Arizona to join the Austin Transit Partnership to help build a team and guide the delivery of their multi-billion Project Connect Program. Today she serves as Executive Vice President of Planning & Risk Management. While the two communities are very different, they also share some similarities. One being that Austin too is embarking on transformational change using an...
2023-05-18
42 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Alexandra Albert, Assistant Vice President of Communication and Public Involvement at WSP
In this episode I’m excited to share that I have officially begun my new role as Chief of Staff at Valley Metro and I’m celebrating by interviewing someone I started my career with, Alexandra Albert. Alex and I worked together in the early days of light rail planning, design, and construction; she was in public involvement and I was in program management. Over the past twenty-plus years, our careers have taken very different paths. Alex focused on communication, taking on more and more challenging projects, took a hiatus to focus on her three children, and is now an A...
2023-05-09
49 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with LaShondra Mercurius, President and Co-Founder of JLM Talent Partners
In this episode, I got to interview kindred spirit, LaShondra Mercurius. LaShondra is the President and co-founder of JLM Talent Partners. Together with her partner and husband, Jayson, they identified a niche market in staffing solutions for the AEC industry. Leveraging the cyclical nature of large-scale infrastructure projects, LaShondra and her team employ a community-centric approach to creating prosperity from policy. Though the current Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act emphasizes equity, JLM has drawn from these principals from the inception of their business. Unlike many other staffing firms, LaShondra and Jayson have created a training and on-boarding process that...
2023-05-03
48 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Amy Ritz, Project Manager for ADOT's First Major Urban Freeway Reconstruction Project
In this episode I was joined by Amy Ritz, Project Manager for ADOT’s first major urban freeway reconstruction project, the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvements Project. Amy brings a unique background and perspective to managing an undertaking as significant as redesigning and rebuilding one of the Valley’s busiest freeway corridors. With Amy’s educational background in Political Science, extensive experience working with elected officials, and deep understanding of the utility relocation and project delivery process, ADOT definitely picked the right Project Manager.Learn how Amy made her way from working with the California State Legislature back home t...
2023-04-26
40 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Catherine Alonzo, CEO and Founding Partner of Javelina
In this episode I’m thrilled to interview Catherine Alonzo. Catherine is the CEO and one of the founding partners of Javelina. Javelina is a marketing, communications, and branding firm focused on advancing equality and human dignity through social, political, and economic change. They’re tagline is, “Bring your story to life. Change the world.” Catherine shares that a changemaker’s job is to tell the story of what’s possible, not what’s missing. She and her team help their clients tell the stories that create inspiration, vision, and hope for making a difference. Their efforts transected the...
2023-04-19
44 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Quinn Quihui Castro, Transportation Engineer, Maricopa Association of Governments
In this episode Quinn Quihui Castro, Transportation Engineer for the Maricopa Association of Governments, shares information about her background and how she got her start in transportation. With her passion for construction, where she feels you truly see the heart of transportation, one would have thought she would be working for a contractor or capitol programs division of an agency. But no, she’s a leader working with our local MPO and at MAG she applies that builder’s mindset to her role managing the planning and development of our freeway program. Another of her passi...
2023-04-12
40 min
Moving Arizona
Part Two: Flipping the Script - Vinny Gallegos Interviews Host, Melissa Boyles
In this episode my good friend Vincent “Vinny” Gallegos flips the script, as a condition of me interviewing him, and interviews me. Vinny and I volunteer together on the Arizona Transit Association Board of Directors and he recently celebrated his two-year return to the Central Yavapai Planning Organization. I wanted to commemorate the occasion with an interview discussing the exciting work they’re doing, so to do that…. Here I am with Vinny in the driver’s seat. I’m often asked when I will let someone interview me. I like showcasing other people’s careers and accomplishments...
2023-04-07
47 min
Moving Arizona
Part One: Interview with Vincent "Vinny" Gallego, Executive Director of the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization
Welcome back to Moving Arizona. I'm so excited about the lineup of transportation rockstars I'm interviewing! Upcoming guests include thought-leaders implementing equity programs that could be game changers for our industry nationally, to champions for transportation in the southern part of our state, and incredible leaders here in the Valley.Up first, is my dear friend Vinny Gallegos, Executive Director for the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization. Vinny just celebrated the two year anniversary of his return to CYMPO from Lake Havasu where he was serving as their Executive Director. He brought some great lessons learned from...
2023-03-31
49 min
Depths of Motherhood
From Traumatic Birth to Empowered Home Birth: Melissa's Journey of Healing and Intuition Ep60
Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where we will be joined by Melissa, who will be sharing her powerful birth story with us. Melissa's story is one of resilience, courage, and deep inner wisdom that helped her navigate a traumatic birth experience. Her journey ultimately led her to a blissful home birth experience and the inspiration for her business, where she supports mothers and families through pregnancy and postpartum. Melissa's experience is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and her story serves as an inspiration to all those who have faced...
2023-03-17
58 min
On the Road with ASHE
A 'Scenic' Update in Chattanooga! Rachel Gentry, Regional Director, Tennessee Valley Section
Join us as we travel to Chattanooga, TN with Rachel Gentry, Civil Engineering Manager at Tennessee DOT, chartering President, and current Regional Director of the Tennessee Valley Section, newly chartered in 2020! Rachel wraps up our year with great advice on getting started with ASHE and the industry, her personal career journey, and what drew her to TDOT along with some creative solutions happening at the agency! Connect with Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-gentry-027761179/Tennessee Valley Section: http://tnvalley.ashe.pro/Become a member: http://www.ashe.pro
2023-01-03
32 min
On the Road with ASHE
Sunshine abound! Leigh Lilla, ASHE National President
We travel to Florida (Tampa area) to interview Leigh Lilla, current President of ASHE National and Project Manager at David Nelson Construction Company. Leigh shares with us her background and perspectives on mentorship, leadership, and trends in the construction industry. A lot of great nuggets of information for all facets of the industry and future generations!Connect with Leigh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-lilla-27881b65/Join ASHE: http://www.ashe.proASHE National 2023 Conference in Georgia: https://2023conference.ashe.pro
2022-12-30
27 min
On the Road with ASHE
Let's go BIG in Texas! Tara Alexander, Immediate Past President of Central Texas Section
Tara Alexander, PE, CFM, Associate Vice President of JMT and Immediate Past President of one of ASHE's newest chartered Sections, Central Texas in Austin, TX shares with us her background and her journey with ASHE, and her perspective on being involved in a critical, yet different side of the industry and of course, upcoming trends.Connect with Tara - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-taylor-alexander-pe-cfm-9b2a4b38/Join ASHE: http://www.ashe.pro
2022-12-29
32 min
On the Road with ASHE
Born to Run in New Jersey: Sam Mody, PE, ASHE National Past President & New Sections Co-Chair
This episode features an insightful interview with Sam Mody, PE, a past president of ASHE National, current new Sections co-chair and President of Keller Engineers of NJ, LLC. Listen in as Sam shares his background, journies with ASHE and starting his business, and his involvement in the community. Great takeaways for all backgrounds in this one! Enjoy!Contact Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-d-mody-pe-08b6a812/Become a member: http://www.ashe.pro
2022-11-28
47 min
Miles from Main Street - Your Far from Disney Podcast
Disney Planning Tips with Melissa Pilgrim, answering your questions
Send us a textWe love hearing from our listeners and this week we bring in Melissa Pilgrim of Ears of Experience to help answer your questions. We cover staying on property, deluxe resorts, Rise of the Resistance, ane how to celebrate a special occasion. We also talk about mousekeeping, Genie+ and the best time to visit. This was a lot of fun to put together and we are so grateful for your questions! Be sure to reach out to Melissa at https://www.milesfrommainst.com
2022-11-22
49 min
Moving Arizona
Commuter Rail Conversation Guest Hosting for the Interview with Sam Sargent, Caltrain
In this special collaboration, I had the great pleasure of guest hosting on the Commuter Rail Coalition's Commuter Rail Conversations for an interview with Sam Sargent, Caltrain’s Director of Strategy and Policy. We had an awesome conversation about taking leaps. First, Sam's big leap from Austin Texas to California’s Bay area and then Caltrain's leap into electrification of its commuter rail service. Sam brings Caltrain a fresh perspective from his many years working with the greater Austin community as CapMetro’s Director of Government Affairs. He recently joined Caltrain, just five months ago, and has hit the ground...
2022-11-03
30 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with John MacDonald, Founding Partner of Policy AZ
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Founding Partner of Policy AZ John MacDonald. John has been part of the fabric of our industry for decades, working behind the scenes with stakeholders as they navigate Arizona’s political landscape. That has never more true than it is today as he and his partner Dana Pashcke assist organizations like MAG and AzTA as they attempt to advance transportation policy and funding. John and Dana have been front and center during this past legislative cycle which ended shockingly in a veto from Governor Ducey on enabling legislation to...
2022-09-07
56 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Tracy McMillan, Associate Principal at Nelson Nygaard
In this episode, I had the pleasure of finally connecting with Tracy McMillan for our interview. Tracy is an Associate Principal at Nelson Nygaard which is a transportation planning and policy development firm. She returned to the Valley in 2020 as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Over the past two years Tracy has stayed involved with national, regional, and local projects as well as engaged the Arizona transportation industry. Tracy shares perspective on active transportation, safety, and we discuss the then recent veto by Governor Ducey and potential impacts that decision may cause.
2022-08-21
46 min
Chemistry For Your Life
What is sea level rise? (with Dr. Renee Collini)
#025 Rebroadcast This week, Melissa, Jam, and very special guest Renee Collini (Melissa's sister and climate scientist) delve into the important topic of sea-level rise. What causes it to rise? What affect will it have on the world? How should we feel about it? Is there anything us regular folk can do? References from this episode Thermal Expansion Model - Jet Propulsion Lab - California Institute of Technology Climate Science Leader Expands Extension Role - Susan Collins-Smith, Red Hills News Mississippi Chemistry, Edition 2 - Theopold, Langley, Flowers, and Robinson Global and Regional Sea Level Rise...
2022-07-21
37 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with District Six Phoenix City Council Candidate, Kevin Robinson
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Robinson. Kevin is running for Phoenix City Council to represent District 6 which encompasses my home area, Awhatukee, but also the Biltmore and Arcadia communities. His background includes serving as a City of Phoenix police officer for over thirty-six years. After retiring, Kevin has taught full time for the past five years and is now looking to expand his public service to the Phoenix City Council. He knows our communities, understands the challenges we face as such a rapidly growing metropolitan area, and he’s a consensus-builder. In other words, he...
2022-07-16
43 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with April Trevett, Valley Metro Capital Programs Business Manager
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing April Trevett, Capital Programs Business Manager for Valley Metro. April has been with Valley Metro for over twenty years and has seen a lot of changes, including the installation of the agency's first female CEO. That is particularly impactful to April as one of our local advocates for women in transportation and the President of the Metro Phoenix Chapter of WTS. We hear from April about balancing work, home, school, and leading a dynamic association chapter as well as her goals for both her career and her WTS Presidency.
2022-06-01
35 min
Chemistry For Your Life
Why do people hate organic chemistry?
#135 Well guess what, Melissa is a PhD Doctor now! And you know what that means? She gets to tell us more details about the research she did to get her PhD. Listen to hear what Melissa found as she dove deep into the question "Why do people hate organic chemistry?" for the past few years. How to start a podcast.
2022-05-19
50 min
On the Road with ASHE
You've Got a Friend in the Northeast: Rob Prophet, PE, ASHE National NE Director & Membership Chair
This episode features Rob Prophet, PE, Traffic Planning & Design's VP of Highway and ASHE's Northeast Director and National Membership Chair. Listen in to gain great insight into nationwide and local trends, perspective on partnerships, ASHE's membership growth (including the Bring a Colleague, Make a Friend Campaign), and a true grassroots story!Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-prophet-05105915/Become a member: http://www.ashe.pro
2022-05-14
22 min
Chemistry For Your Life
How can sunlight turn into electricity?
#021 Rebroadcast This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of solar energy. How do we capture energy from the sun and turn it into electricity? Is it as super insanely cool as it seems? Are we living in the future already? How to start a podcast.
2022-05-12
31 min
Moving Arizona
Suzanne Lansford, PE Shares Her Story from Nuclear Power Plants to Sea Turtles
Suzanne Lansford has had a fascinating professional journey. She started her career in Arizona, traveled the country working on nuclear facilities and somehow became an expert on the impacts of lighting on sea turtles. Along that journey she made her way back to Arizona, is now the First Vice President of the Sonoran Section of the American Society of Highway Engineers, and is serving as the Chair of the upcoming ASHE Southwest Summit. Suzanne makes a career in engineering sound like an adventure!
2022-05-04
33 min
Moving Arizona
Special Edition: Intercity Rail with Chris Bridges
In this episode I welcome back AZTA President Chris Bridges to discuss our once in a lifetime opportunity to leverage the new infrastructure bill to advance intercity rail between Tucson and Phoenix. We hope to the end the AZTA Rail Conference with the beginnings of a coalition that can bring this opportunity to life. I hope you’ll join us next week in Tucson not only for this critical intercity rail conversation but to also learn about the vision of rail from our Mayoral panel including Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, and Gilbert; rail policy considerations from City of Phoenix LRT Ad...
2022-04-05
37 min
On the Road with ASHE
Lions, Tigers & ASHE, Oh My! Emily Preston, PE owner/president of Compass Infrastructure Group and Central Ohio Section
Join us as we talk with Emily Preston, owner, and president of Compass Infrastructure Group, about starting her firm at the beginning of a pandemic and what it looks like two years later (spoiler alert - she's doing great!), what she sees trending with Ohio infrastructure and her history with ASHE including her current accomplishment as co-chair for the upcoming ASHE national conference in Columbus, OH in May 2022!Connect with Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-preston-pe-88883350/Learn more about her company: https://compassinf.com/Join us in Ohio! http://2022conference.ashe.pro/
2022-03-29
23 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Mike Washkowiak on Traffic Management for the Broadway Curve
Have you ever wondered what the heck is happening on the Broadway Curve? Well, me too. So in this episode I spoke with MOT subject matter expert, Mike Washkowiak. Mike is an Associate Vice President for Iteris and professional engineer. He shares information about building a practice in Arizona for his company, the incredible work they're doing across the country, how his career started right here in Arizona, and the role he’s playing on this major reconstruction project. Mike explains the Broadway Curve team’s plan for completing this project. They'll be adding capacity while never reducing lanes and t...
2022-03-20
34 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Kammy Horne: Senior Vice President with Via Metropolitan Transit
In this episode Kammy Horne, Senior Vice President for Via Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio Texas, talks about the intersection between reputation and brand. Kammy spent a critical chapter of her life and career right here in Arizona, and she shares her perspective on why it’s so important to be intentional about authenticity and ensuring that what you’re presenting to the world, professionally and personally, reflects who you really are. Kammy gets real about her career, decisions she made regarding work life balance and being home with her children, and how she handled some challenging feedback she rece...
2022-03-11
36 min
On the Road with ASHE
Headed West: Southwest! James Barr, ASHE Southwest Region President & VP at T.Y. Lin International, Inc.
It's an exciting time to be in the Southwest! James Barr is a Vice President with a transportation industry-leading consulting firm, T.Y. Lin International, and is the President of ASHE's newly formed Southwest Region!He shares with us his passion and background in the transportation industry, his journey with ASHE including kicking off our brand new Region and future plans, and what’s trending in the Southwest with transportation. Learn more about the Southwest RegionLearn more about T.Y. Lin International (TYLI)Connect with James! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbarr3/
2022-03-02
33 min
On the Road with ASHE
ASHE went down to Georgia (DOT): ASHE National President, Tim Matthews, PE
This month we are on the road with ASHE National's President and Georgia DOT's State Express Lanes Administrator, Tim Matthews, PE! We learn about Tim's journey with ASHE, the status of implementing his goals as President, his perspective on the infrastructure bill, and what it means for those in the A/E/C industry - locally and nationally. To learn more about Georgia DOT: http://www.dot.ga.gov/
2022-01-30
31 min
On the Road with ASHE
Podcast Introduction with Amanda Schumacher and Melissa Boyles
Welcome to our first episode of On the Road with ASHE, a podcast focused on bringing you interviews with transportation thought-leaders from across the United States! This episode introduces you to co-hosts Amanda Schumacher and Melissa Boyles and sets the stage with background on how ASHE got started, their mission and values, and how they grew to be one of the largest networking organizations in the transportation industry nationwide. We look forward to having you along for this journey!
2022-01-15
10 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Sabrina Drago, Executive Director for the Sacramento Transportation Authority
In this episode Sabrina Drago, Executive Director of the Sacramento Regional Transportation Authority shares her experience in shifting from private to public sector and how following her personal priorities has shaped her career, which started in Arizona, and taken her to where she is today. We talk about evolving transportation policy, the challenges associated with gas tax dependency, social equity in infrastructure investment, and balancing work and home through COVID19. Sabrina's 90-degree turns professionally have resulted in an unanticipated career path which, while challenging, has resulted in a unique perspective from working for a small disadvantaged business, l...
2021-11-30
47 min
Chemistry For Your Life
Green Fire?!
Rebroadcast #015 This week Melissa and Jam explore a Halloween-themed topic, perfectly-timed for the fact that our episode air date happened to land on Halloween exactly! Can you change the color of fire using only chemistry, safety, personal protection equipment, and no magic? Listen to find out. And check us out on any of our social media accounts to see the experiment take place! How to start a podcast.
2021-10-31
25 min
Chemistry For Your Life
Fall Mini 03 - How chemistry revolutionized baking (For Melissa)
#118 Are you an avid baker? Melissa's baking discovery may be as revolutionary for you as it was for her. How to start a podcast.
2021-10-21
13 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Audra Koester Thomas: Proposition 400E
In this week’s episode, Audra Koester Thomas, Transportation Planning Program Manager at the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), shares insights of the challenges and progress of formulating the plan for Proposition 400E. Audra and her team have spent the last two years supporting the region’s mayors and member agencies in developing a plan that balances the need for specificity and flexibility with accommodating the rapid growth and emerging technology of transportation for the Valley. MAG is in the home stretch of gathering public input regarding that plan and will be carrying it forward, with final comments, later this...
2021-09-24
50 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Sam Sargent, Director of Strategy for Austin Transit Partnership
In this week's episode Sam Sargent from beautiful Austin, Texas joins us to talk about Project Connect and the Austin Transit Partnership. Project Connect is a $7 billion transit program for the greater Austin area. This transformational program will connect communities, spur transit oriented development, and provide one of the country's largest equity investments to ensure access to affordable housing along its high capacity corridors. Austin Transit Partnership has followed the successes and challenges of implementing light rail transit for the metropolitan Phoenix area and is applying lessons learned from our system. They've been joined recently by local transit rock...
2021-08-26
47 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Brad Hagen, Airport Manager at Phoenix Goodyear Airport
This week's guest was such a joy to interview. Brad Hagen, Airport Manager for Phoenix Goodyear Airport clearly loves aviation, his role with the City of Phoenix, and their team. Phoenix Goodyear Airport is a general aviation airport that houses flight schools, private aircraft, dormitories for those in training, and everything in between. From hosting Air Force One and a rally of over ten thousand people to ensuring everyday operability, they do it all! I hope you enjoy this episode and getting another glimpse into the awesome world of aviation.
2021-08-19
34 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Ed Faron, Airport Manager for Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
In this episode, I'm joined by Ed Faron, Airport Manager for the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport. Ed shares what it's like to run one of the world's busiest airports with over 400,000 take offs and landings each year. He shares just what they're doing out at Deer Valley Airport to generate that kind of air traffic and how he and his team accommodate their customers. Ed also gives us some insight into his background, how he's part of an aviation legacy, and even provides some pointers for people interested in exploring a career in aviation.
2021-07-23
32 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Kent Lane, City of Phoenix Economic Development Program Manager
In this week's episode my good friend Kent Lane shares his perspective on being a public servant, the challenges related to transitioning from an active duty to civilian mindset, and why he's so passionate about working with our local small business community. Kent recently joined the City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department after serving many years at the Arizona Department of Transportation in their Business Engagement and Compliance Office.Kent explains the difference between the programs at the City versus what he and his team developed at ADOT. We also discuss ACDBE versus DBE versus SBE and S...
2021-07-09
32 min
Charlottesville Community Engagement
June 16, 2021: City Manager Boyles talks infrastructure development with Fry's Spring residents; Update on Charlottesville parks
In today’s Patreon-fueled shout-out: As we head into summer and the weather heats up, your local energy nonprofit, LEAP, wants you and yours to keep cool. LEAP offers FREE home weatherization to income- and age-qualifying residents. If you’re age 60 or older, or have an annual household income of less than $75,100, you may qualify for a free energy assessment and home energy improvements such as insulation and air sealing. Sign up today to lower your energy bills, increase comfort, and reduce energy waste at home!On today’s show: * City Manager Chip Boyles and city st...
2021-06-16
17 min
Moving Arizona
Interview with Patrick Banger, City Manager for the Town of Gilbert
At the Town of Gilbert employees are measured by their ability to be bold, kind, driven, and humble and no one embodies those characteristics more than their City Manager, Patrick Banger. For the past decade he has led his team, Council, and the community through tremendous population growth, financial crises, and a global pandemic. Patrick’s ability to focus on creating the best value for tax payers' dollars while keeping an eye toward the present, and evolving, needs of the community has resulted in the Town's national recognition as one of the best places to live, raise a family, an...
2021-06-15
51 min