Today and Tomorrow in Scottsdale Podcast

The Today and Tomorrow in Scottsdale Podcast seeks to bring together people with shared interests and create a sense of community. The Podcast serves as a platform for sharing information and knowledge about organizations and individuals who are moving Scottsdale forward in a positive light.


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Episode 92 Kate Birchler and Andy Greenwood from Macerich.

Scottsdale’s Fashion Square is one of the most successful malls in the country, with new additions and improvements happening all the time. It clearly is one of the top destinations on the country’s shopping road map. Find out from two of their executives, Kate Birchler and Andy Greenwood, the strategy that continues to make the mall one of Scottsdale’s powerful tourism draws and a key contributor to the city’s economic well-being

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Episode 91 Sterling Smith

Check out Sterling Smith’s amazing career path, which has taken him from the Navy to a banking career to becoming an award-winning barbeque pitmaster. He makes his home and business in Scottsdale and that adds to the city’s growing reputation as a center of culinary excellence. Sterling has developed a product line of spices and rubs; he teaches cooking classes across the country and he wins barbeque contests around the world. He has a big heart, too, helping service veterans along the way. He’s one of Scottsdale’s superstarsl

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Episode 90 Beau MacMillan

Spend a few minutes with superstar chef Beau MacMillan and you’ll discover more than just what drives his passion for all things culinary. You’ll also see a man whose passion for Scottsdale runs even deeper. Beau’s career journey would make for a great book or movie. He spent over 20 years at the Elements at the Sanctuary and now is running the show at Cala in Old Town Scottsdale. You don’t want to miss this segment. You’ll learn about what makes his cuisine delightful and pick up a few leadership lessons along the way, too.

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Episode 89 Casey Solem

Meet Casey Solem, a role model community servant for Scottsdale. By career he’s an emergency room doctor as well as the medical director for Scottsdale’s fire department. By passion, he’s the upcoming trail boss for the Charros and he supports the community through that group and his work with other worthy causes. Born and raised in Scottsdale, Casey is committed to making his hometown city shine.

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Episode 88 Alan Rodbell and Peter Rusin from Horsense

For over two decades, Horsense, an alternative after-school program in Scottsdale, has been teaching kids about respect and character development. Thousands of children have been through the program, changing their lives as well as the lives of their parents and the volunteers who work with them. Meet Peter Rusin, one of the founders of the program, and Alan Rodbell, former police chief and longtime sponsor. When you hear from them, you may just want to saddle up and look for ways you can help them out.

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Episode 87 David Smith

There are few people who understand city finances better than David Smith, former City Council member and city treasurer. Find out what David, who also served as a CFO for major corporations, thinks about the city’s current financial condition and his take on issues that city officials soon must consider. David remains a strong champion for Scottsdale, supporting numerous community organizations. Scottsdale’s star shines a little brighter thanks to David’s work.

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Episode 86 A soccer success story, on, off, the field

Coronado High School’s varsity soccer team has a record of being one of the best teams in the state. When you spend time with coach, Jose Velarde, you’ll discover that the real victories are more than what happens on game days.

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Episode 85 Partners for Paiute

Meet two of the board members behind one of Scottsdale’s most cherished non-profit agencies. Lynn Whitman and Tomas Frodis help us understand how Partners for Paiute has evolved over the past few years.

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Episode 84 San Francisco Giants Sara Grauf

Meet Sara Grauf, who oversees operations for the team. She takes us behind the scenes to wrap up results on the first full Cactus League season in three years and tells us why the team’s partnership with the city and the Charros is so successful.

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Episode 83 Jim and Sandy Bruner

If you wanted to find an all-time power couple in Scottsdale, you need look no further than Sandy and Jim Bruner. Their work in civic, political and philanthropic fields has made the city – and the region – better in so many ways.

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Episode 82 Alex Sachs

What an amazing journey it’s been for Alex Sachs, from a member of Brazil’s 2004 Olympic soccer team to her role today as a crime prevention specialist for Scottsdale’s police department. Along that journey, Alex has left an amazing impact on many people, from her advocacy for women’s sports in Brazil and here in the U.S. to the unique programming she brings to her current role in Scottsdale working with people of all ages to develop leadership and listening skills that make our community safe. She truly is one of Scottsdale’s unsung heroes!

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Episode 81 Don and Kevin

Tune in as Kevin Maxwell and Don Henninger dig into issues from how Scottsdale residents feel about their city to efforts by local school leaders to hold social media platforms responsible for the harmful effects they have on students.

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Episode 79 Diana Smith

Meet Diana Smith, a force for good in Scottsdale. Her leadership has made a lasting impact on the city’s quality of life in a wide variety of ways. Peek behind the curtain of just about any institution in the city and you’re likely to find Diana there making a difference.

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Ep 77 Larry Hewitt

Neighbors Helping Neighbors may be the epitome of the good that can come from people who band together to support others in need.

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Ep 76 Julie Cieniawski and Becky Williams

Learn why two leaders from the Scottsdale Unified School District stand in support of superintendent Scott Menzel, who has faced criticism over remarks about equity and inclusion

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Ep 74 Rich Slavin

While hundreds of thousands enjoy the incredible list of events about to unfold in Scottsdale – from the Waste Management Open to Super Bowl events to spring training – there are public servants working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure they all stay safe and sound throughout.

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Ep 73 Ericka Pumphrey and Alleson Dunaway

While hundreds of thousands enjoy the incredible list of events about to unfold in Scottsdale – from the Waste Management Open to Super Bowl events to spring training – there are public servants working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure they all stay safe and sound throughout.

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