Few people have had a greater impact on our community than Sam Campana. From her role in helping to create Scottsdale Leadership to her stint on the city council and term as mayor to her support of the arts and our environment. Pick an important topic that’s been a boost for our community and it’s likely that Sam’s fingerprints are all over it! Listen in and learn a few new things about Sam, including what she is most proud of on her long list of achievements.

When you meet leaders like Jenna Kohl and Kris Cano you’ll understand why their group, the Women’s Collective, is such a positive force for our community. Both board members are passionate leaders and role models for the group’s mission to provide the support and funding to help more women advance to leadership positions in all professions. Another great example of leaders sharing their time and expertise in ways that make our city stronger.

From the potential of all that technology has to offer to the civility – or lack of it in today’s world – of how some people interact with each other, we share our hopes and aspirations of what it all means for our city. Kevin and Don go solo this week and sound off on those and other topics as they continue on their mission of shining a positive light on all that’s good about our community.

When it comes to Scottsdale’s commercial real estate scene, no one knows it better than Jon Rosenberg. Since cofounding his firm, LevRose Commercial Real Estate, 30 years ago, he has helped business people pursue their dreams throughout the city, especially downtown, where he’s been located all that time. Jon, a Scottsdale resident since 1978, has a professional and personal passion for working on ways to improve the city. Listen in for ideas on how you might do the same.

Few people have been as involved in shaping Scottsdale as Kurt Brueckner. He’s a founding partner in Titus Brueckner Spitler & Shelts, one of the city’s leading law firms. But that’s just the tip of the impact he’s had on the city. Kurt has had leadership roles across the city for several decades, from city boards and commissions to dozens of community groups and organizations. Listen in to discover what motivates this role model community champion and how he has a lot of fun doing it all.

When you get to know Lee Ann Witt, executive director of Scottsdale Leadership, you’ll learn why the organization continues to be such a valuable institution in the city. Lee Ann models what it takes to be a leader: a deep passion for the community, strong set of values and creative vision for what’s ahead. Soon she will introduce its 38th class and with new innovative programs and a full class ready for another year, it’s clear that the future of Scottsdale Leadership is in good hands.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

It’s a crime that most residents don’t see but it’s very real: human trafficking.

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.