Phoenix Business Brief Podcast

06/10/2026

In the latest episode, Natalia Carnevale, creator of The Nature Kinship. Carnevale focuses on using nature as a classroom to teach resilience and lifelong learning to children of all abilities, particularly those on the autism spectrum.

The Nature Kinship emphasizes experiential learning through activities such as whittling, plant identification, and primitive survival skills. Carnevale explains that these activities foster autonomy and resilience, allowing children to navigate real-world challenges while connecting with their environment. Her approach encourages children to learn how to learn, promoting critical thinking and adaptability.

Carnevale highlights the importance of community in this educational model. By engaging with their peers and sharing knowledge, children develop a sense of accountability and belonging. The Nature Kinship aims to cultivate lifelong learners who appreciate both the beauty and challenges of the natural world.

Full episode: https://phoenixbusinessbrief.com/episodes/phoenix-educator-natalia-carnevale-uses-nature-to-teach-resilience-and-lifelong-learning-mq5mg891

Natalia Carnevale, creator of The Nature Kinship, discusses using nature to teach resilience and lifelong learning on the Phoenix Business Brief podcast.

06/03/2026

In the latest episode of the Phoenix Business Brief podcast, we're joined by Rick Benton, a Professional EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide.

Rick discusses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a holistic framework designed to help businesses improve operations and achieve their goals.

He shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began with a DJ company in high school and evolved into a multi-state events business. After selling his company, he discovered EOS and recognized its potential to streamline operations and enhance leadership effectiveness. He emphasizes the importance of accountability and structure, which EOS provides, to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and reach their objectives.

The episode also addresses common issues faced by leadership teams, including the need for a culture that embraces problem-solving and the significance of having the right people in the right roles.

Rick encourages entrepreneurs, whether seasoned or new, to explore EOS resources, including the book "Traction" and the Entrepreneurial Leap Academy for emerging businesses.

For more insights, listen to the full episode: https://phoenixbusinessbrief.com/episodes/rick-benton-eos-implementation-mpptb0f7

Rick Benton, Professional EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide, discusses EOS implementation strategies for entrepreneurs on the Phoenix Business Brief podcast.

05/27/2026

In a recent episode of the Phoenix Business Brief podcast, Jenny Clark, founder of Arizona Loves ESAs and chairwoman of the campaign, discussed the transformative impact of Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program on educational choices for families.

The program, which allows parents to direct education funding for their children, has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over school choice in the state.

Arizona has been a leader in educational choice since the introduction of ESAs in 2011. The program enables families to access 90% of the state’s per pupil funding to use for various educational options, including private school tuition, home education, and tutoring. Clark emphasized that Arizona’s ESA program is unique in that it has no student or dollar cap, making it accessible to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Jenny Clark, Founder of Arizona Loves ESAs, discusses how Arizona's ESA program is transforming education for families in the state on the Phoenix Business Brie

05/20/2026

Arizona Republican Party Chairman Sergio Arellano joined the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast to discuss affordability, entrepreneurship, school choice, and the challenges facing Arizona families and business owners.

“Affordability is one of the top things on people’s minds. Gas, groceries, housing — these things are becoming unaffordable.”

Arellano, a first-generation American, Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, also discussed taxes, public safety, and political engagement in Arizona.

Read the story and listen to the episode here:

https://www.atlaspointmedia.com/post/arizona-gop-chairman-sergio-arellano-discusses-affordability-entrepreneurship-and-political-engage

Sergio Arellano, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, discussed affordability, voter outreach, entrepreneurship, and political engagement in Arizona during an interview on the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast, sharing his background as a first-generation American, Army veteran, entrepreneur, and....

05/13/2026

Arizona’s energy future is becoming a much bigger conversation as electricity demand, AI infrastructure, and grid reliability concerns continue growing.

On a recent episode, Arizona Corporation Commission Vice Chair Rachel Walden discussed:
- utility regulation
- nuclear energy
- grid reliability
- Arizona energy policy
- long-term infrastructure planning

The conversation focused on how Arizona plans for future electricity demand while balancing:
- reliability
- affordability
- economic growth
- energy generation needs

As data centers, population growth, and industrial development continue expanding across Arizona, energy infrastructure is likely to remain one of the state’s most important policy and economic issues.

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Rachel Walden, vice chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), discussed utility regulation, deregulated energy markets, nuclear power development, and Arizona’s growing electricity demands during an appearance on the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast.

04/27/2026

Justine Ducloux and Brandon Sells, owners of Phoenix Property Care Pros, said their business was built out of demand for consistent, reliable property maintenance services across residential and commercial properties in the Phoenix area.

Justine Ducloux and Brandon Sells, owners of Phoenix Property Care Pros, said their business was built out of demand for consistent, reliable property maintenance services across residential and commercial properties in the Phoenix area.

04/22/2026

Greg Cook, a commercial insurance advisor with Neate Dupey Insurance Group in Phoenix, said business insurance extends beyond basic policies to protecting the long-term viability of a company.

Greg Cook, a commercial insurance advisor with Neate Dupey Insurance Group in Phoenix, said business insurance extends beyond basic policies to protecting the long-term viability of a company.

04/10/2026

Matt Roeske, founder of Scottsdale-based Cultivate Elevate, argues that modern health challenges stem largely from everyday exposure to toxins in food, water, and technology rather than complex diseases.

Drawing from his background in fitness and natural health, Roeske emphasizes a return to simplicity — clean, single-ingredient foods, purified water, reduced exposure to wireless technology, and regular time in nature — as the foundation for healing and regeneration.

Listen at the links in the comments.

04/01/2026

In this episode of the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast, Phoenix-based integrative neuro-somatic practitioner Anjana Nambissan shares her journey from a 20-year career in IT to becoming a life coach focused on emotional healing and transformation.

After experiencing depression and physical symptoms tied to emotional stress, she turned to coaching and now helps others achieve faster breakthroughs using tools like neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and “quantum” emotional release techniques.

Listen at the links in the comments.