Jerry Colangelo, Arizona entrepreneur and Hall of Fame Sports Executive, shares his thoughts on his role in creating modern-day Phoenix, the future of the West Valley and what it means to be a lifelong learner.

How do you define achievement?⁠
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CEO and motivational speaker Dr. Velma Trayham believes that your greatest achievements are defined by the degree of impact you make on others for the greater good. ⁠
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Trayham is a newcomer to the Phoenix-area. But, within the first 10 months of her residency sh...

If people trust you they’ll follow you, if they don’t they won’t.

Shane Doan is the former Captain for the Arizona Coyotes for two decades, is the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer and was the longest-serving captain in the NHL until his retirement.

He joins us for a conversation about l...

"You don't have to know everything... We have these things in our mind that make us think 'I have to know this to experience this' -- no you don't. . . Just go. Because otherwise, you can't be a business owner, you can't be this and you can't be that if you're allowing yourself, like that in betw...

Devney Majerle, President and CEO of Downtown Phoenix Inc., joins Arizona Achievers to discuss her team's efforts in creating an inclusive downtown, accessible to all. Whether people come to central Phoenix to live, work, or play, the goal is to make downtown a welcoming space for everyone.

In this episode of Arizona Achievers, guest host, Erin Moran, Senior Director of Go Red for Women, has an important conversation with Rachel Bond, MD, Cardiologist about the staggering statistics related to maternal death rates in the United States and potential solutions.

Dr. Bond was nominate...

In the midst of the pandemic, Xavier Gutierrez was in the midst of a career change. After two plus decades working in business investment and finance, he became the first Latino NHL president and CEO in June 2020.

He joined STN on “Arizona Achievers” to talk about the diverse future of hockey, ...

Dr. Bracamonte Wiggs’ unwavering commitment to making a measurable impact with heart is shaping her legacy of genuine community care and innovative public health leadership.

Angela Hughey co-founded ONE Community in 2008 with a small but mighty staff working to make Arizona a more inclusive state for the LGBTQI+ community. Today, ONE Community is one of the leading voices for LGBTQI+ legislation and initiatives in the state. She joined Arizona Achievers to talk about...

For close to two decades, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Valley legend Alice Cooper has been providing opportunities for teens to open up and find their creativity and talents in the world of music and the arts. He and his wife Sheryl created the Solid Rock foundation back in the mid 2000's but ...

How can nonprofits make sure they’re spending money where it counts? By taking a position of partnership instead of power with community leaders. According to Harper, being the person with the money and privilege doesn’t always equate to knowing how to best budget nonprofit finances.

Thrive is a new sister organization to Goodwill thrift stores. Its focus is on offering holistic social services that address all of the needs of people who are working to overcome poverty.

In an industry where employers typically see high turnover rates, Nikki West, CEO of NYPD Pizza, explains how transparency and a devotion to culture has allowed them to keep up their impressive retention rates.

The food and beverage industry was hit hard during these past few months, and it's hard for anyone to predict what recovery will look like and when it will occur. Many in the industry are experiencing the most challenging year of their professional careers. One of those people is Michael Stavros,...

From politics to non-profits, Neil Giuliano believes that one of the most important aspects of a great leader is their ability to communicate with their team. The former Tempe Mayor and current CEO of Greater Phoenix Leadership, shares his leadership philosophy through an in depth look at his car...

Our founder explains how the "if it bleeds it leads" philosophy of local news pushed him to start a mission-driven media organization that tells stories that have an impact instead of pushing fear.

Learn how Quita Jackson, Co-Founder of Greendesert.org, went from being the person who killed every plant to running her own gardening business in the new episode of Arizona Achievers. ⁠

Kathy Hoffman is the first educator to hold the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction in 20 years and is the youngest woman in elected office in the country. But, getting there wasn’t easy. She's bringing changes to Arizona public schools.⁠

"It took me a long time to realize that I can't completely give myself as an entrepreneur and as a service-based provider if I'm not starting with myself. . . It is really hard to sort of put yourself first and be reminded that self-care is the ultimate form of confidence-building, self-respect a...

"At some point, you have to make an informed decision to continue that path... As a child, it's the way that you were raised. As an adult, it's the way you choose to live."

Guest: Dr. Jeannine Hinds, Tiny House Doc, Honor Health, Oasis Ministries
Host: Lloyd Hopkins, Million Dollar Teacher Pr...

Kashauna Hopkins, President of Favored Medical Billing, never received formal education in medical billing. But, 11 years later and a business of 70 clients nationwide, she's proof that untraditional education might be a revolution in the making. 

Fewer than 3% of all cardiologists are Black people Despite the clear inequality in cardiology and practicing medicine in general (Black people make up roughly 5% of all physicians) Dr. Paul Underwood has spent decades as a trailblazer and advocate for community education and collaboration.

Toni Morales chats about how her diverse work experience has allowed her to approach her job with optimism and how important it is to create a positive work environment that values the community it represents. ⁠

Julie Giese explains what it means to her to be a leader and the massive shift ISM Raceway has seen in recent years.