💚 Celebrating 100 Episodes! 💚

A huge thank you to every guest, partner, sponsor, and listener who has been part of the journey. Here's to the next 100! In this milestone episode, we spotlight three guests who are making a lasting impact across Arizona through compassion, opportunity, and youth leadership.

Special thanks to our partners of this episode:
• PlumbSmart Plumbing, Heating & Air: https://itsjustplumbsmart.com/
• Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/
• Amy Richardson, Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/

First, we’re joined by Kristen Genovese, CEO of Cancer Support Community Arizona. Kristen shares how her nonprofit leadership experience—and her own personal journey—led her to an organization built on the belief that no one should face cancer alone. She discusses the importance of connection, free support services, and helping patients, survivors, caregivers, and families navigate a cancer diagnosis. Learn more about Cancer Support Community Arizona HERE: http://cscaz.org/

Next, we welcome Nikki Balich, Executive Director of the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission. Nikki discusses Arizona's evolving sports landscape, the future of college athletics, and how major sporting events create opportunities for young athletes. She also shares the impact of Section 7, the nation's largest scholastic high school basketball tournament. Learn more about the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission HERE: https://www.azsportsent.com/

Finally, Christina Spicer, Co-CEO of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, explains why Girl Scouts are about far more than cookies. She shares how the organization is helping girls build courage, confidence, financial independence, and leadership while creating a true sense of belonging. Learn more about Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council HERE: https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/

00:07 Intro
02:12 Kristen Genovese – CEO, Cancer Support Community Arizona
19:42 Nikki Balich – Executive Director, Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission
42:38 Christina Spicer – Co-CEO, Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council

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