Kimberly White, CEO and Co-founder of Jabz boxing, discusses the importance of women's empowerment and her experience with franchising. White explains how franchising, despite the challenges, has allowed her to expand the Jabz vision and community.

"I don’t accept ‘no’ because my journey has been that if somebody else had said no and given up on the opportunities that I was given, then I wouldn’t be here."

"I don’t necessarily help people become a leader, I help the leaders fill in the gaps and the cracks so they can build that really strong foundation to get to the next level."

Monica Villalobos discusses the importance of the K-12 system and how it can be utilized to invest in the future leaders of our communities.

Stephanie McCarty, CMO at Taylor Morrison, talks through her experience as a young woman in corporate America.

How joining a chamber of commerce can give you friends, community and unparalleled awareness.

"When I stop, take a deep breath and have a little grace with myself, I realize that we are going to get there. It just may not look like it did before, and that’s okay."

Shante Saulsberry moved to Arizona last year and decided to continue her long-standing tradition of breakfast at Chick-fil-A. Unknowingly, this habit would introduce her to a homeless woman named Janice, who would uncover Saulsberry’s secret gift, and change the course of her life.⁠

How can the education system resolve the systemic inequalities that hold so many communities back from reaching their full potential? “It’s going to take a collective effort and all of us coming together around a common cause,” says Stephanie Parra, founding Executive Director of All In Education.

"A sister will always know how to get a job. But, the sister who knows why she got that job will be the other sister's boss. Never, ever do anything without knowing the why.

In this episode of Arizona Achievers, Amy Robinson tells how she started out as a "secret" employee in the corporate world for the Arizona Cardinal. Then, went on to (eventually) start and own a creative agency. ⁠

“If you’re going to go into business for something make sure it’s something you’re really passionate about. Otherwise, it’s really hard to stick with it and not give up.”

"When you're riding a wave, great, but know that wave is going to fall, and you better be prepared to swim. When times are really great, you should be preparing and getting ready for what the next thing is."

Guest: Jenny Poon, Co+Hoots
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This Arizona Achiever tells an inspiring story of how her experience as a refugee molded the path to her success as a healthcare executive. She also shares advice every entrepreneur needs to hear.

Scott Vanderpool, President of Bank of America in Phoenix, joins Arizona Achiever host Robin Reed, President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona, to discuss his efforts in promoting a strong work-life balance atmosphere while leading the bank's 9,000 employees in Phoenix's rapidly growing eco...

Chanel Bragg, Associate Artistic Director of Arizona Theatre Company, joins Arizona Achievers to share how diverse and inclusive theater programs can help make every community a better place to live.

Aaron Bare, a bestselling author & facilitator, joins Arizona Achievers to talk about his book ‘Exponential Theory.’ Bare chats with guest host, Robin Reed, CEO of Black Chamber of Arizona, about the book's central theme: why a conscious leader is the right type of leader for the future of innova...

Solutions 21 Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Business Development Tyler Palko joins Arizona Achievers to talk about how the lessons he learned as a leader on the gridiron translate to coaching leaders in the boardroom.

As an active outdoorsman and marathon runner, Stellar started to notice stark similarities in principle between successfully moving forward in his nonprofit career and evolving as an endurance athlete. Watch our interview with him in the new episode of Arizona Achievers!

Teniqua Broughton is using data, art and business to change lives and policies in Arizona.

What if everything you wore gave back to your community?⁠
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Drew Shaw thinks our society would look “transformatively different.”⁠
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Making generosity easy to create more equitable and thriving communities is the concept behind his “socially conscious lifestyle brand,” Voyce Threads. ⁠

In this episode of Arizona Achievers Goodman explains how Goodman Interior Structures, as a registered B.Corp, helps improve the environment, community and people it serves.

Devin Del Palacio is a native Phonecian, community advocate, public servant, community leader, NBA Jam champion and most importantly… a Dad. He’s on a mission to make all kids reach their full potential by providing access to education and resources to achieve whatever they’re willing to work for.

“Creative control is very important to me, even if it’s down to what color hair I want. . . I have tunnel vision in that sense -- where I know what I want this to look like. So, I don’t want any room for people to say that’s not what’s allowed to happen.”