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AZ Local Legends Our mission is to celebrate diversity and honor the unsung heroes, local legends & rising stars who embody the spirit of moving the needle for positive impact.

We share stories of resilience, kindness, and empowerment to inspire and mobilize others.

09/07/2026

What will today’s kindergarteners actually need to succeed in 2038? 🎓

Dr. Anna Battle, Superintendent of Chandler Unified School District, says preparing kids for the future has to go beyond grades and test scores.

Reading, writing and math still matter- but so do confidence, relationships, kindness, knowing who you are, and developing the skills to navigate the world around you.

➡️ As education continues to change, the goal isn’t simply getting kids ahead. It’s helping each student grow at the pace and in the ways that set them up to succeed 💚

🎥 Hear more from Dr. Anna Battle about the future of education and her vision for Chandler Unified in MTN 104 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aSMfEKadE5o

09/05/2026

NFL pressure? That’s nothing compared to becoming a dad! 😂

Former NFL placekicker and Arians Family Foundation President Jake Arians says pressure on the field came down to preparation:

➡️ Know your job, put in the work, and be ready when the moment comes.

Fatherhood, on the other hand, doesn’t exactly come with a playbook 😅
But for Jake, there’s no question—it’s also been the best role yet 💚

🎥 Hear more from Jake about football, family, and the work of the Arians Family Foundation in MTN 104 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aSMfEKadE5o

09/04/2026

For the Arians family, football was only part of the legacy 💚

In MTN 104, Jake Arians, President of the Arians Family Foundation and former NFL placekicker, grew up watching his mom quietly serve as a CASA volunteer, advocating for children in the foster care system one at a time.

And as the Arians name grew in football, so did their ability to help— turning one family’s deeply personal mission into something that could reach even more kids.

➡️ For Jake, that’s become an important part of what legacy means: using the Arians name to make a difference far beyond the football field ✨

🎥 Hear Jake share the story behind the Arians Family Foundation and why this mission remains so personal to his family in the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aSMfEKadE5o

09/03/2026

What would you put on the ultimate Arizona dinner menu? 🌵🍽️

In MTN 104, Krista Carpenter Beasley of Eat Love Travel Play builds hers with local ingredients, Arizona chefs, Wagyu beef, fresh watermelon salad—and one dream dinner guest:

Anthony Bourdain.

Because a great meal can be so much more than what’s on the plate.

It can tell you something about the people, places, and flavors that make a community feel like home 💚

🎥 Hear more from Krista about the AZ food scene, the people behind it, and how her love of food and travel became Eat Love Travel Play in the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aSMfEKadE5o

09/02/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️

What do fragrance and cocktails have in common? 👀🍸

In episode 104, Krista Carpenter Beasley of Eat Love Travel Play joins us to talk about the surprising connection between fragrance, food, drinks, and memory—and how pairing those sensory experiences can add a whole new layer to a night out...

🍸 From citrus notes with an Aperol Spritz to warm vanilla and leather in a cozy speakeasy, sometimes the smallest details are what make an experience stick with us.

📍 This episode was filmed at LUCCA Living Room in Chandler!

🎥 From food and travel to the stories behind local businesses—hear more from Krista in the full episode. Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aSMfEKadE5o

09/01/2026

New to Pilates? Here’s what all that equipment does 👀

If you’ve never stepped inside a Pilates studio, some of the equipment can look (and sound) a little intimidating.

➡️ Lori Noonan, Certified Pilates Instructor and Co-founder of Pilates Phoenix, breaks down what you might find in the studio-from reformers and towers to the Cadillac (no, not the car 😂).

All that equipment means more ways to customize the workout-
whether you’re building strength, improving flexibility, or just getting back into movement 💚

Thank you to our partners of this episode:
• Contemporary Dental Concepts
• Duenas Eden Cravatta
• Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee
• Amy Richardson – Savvy Realty Group
• Brewer’s Air Conditioning & Heating
• Foothills Golf Club
• Vero Chicago Pizza – Ahwatukee

🎥 Get your Pilates crash course with Lori in MTN 103! Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EAu19bSb9r8

08/31/2026

Think you’re too old or out of shape to try Pilates? Think again! 💚

In MTN 102, Lori Noonan, Certified Pilates Instructor and Co-founder of Pilates Phoenix, says Pilates can meet you exactly where you are.

➡️ At her studio, clients range from 12 to 92 years old, with classes that can be adapted from beginner to advanced.

So, whether you’re starting your wellness journey or getting back into movement after some time away, you don’t have to “get in shape” before you begin ✨

🎥 Hear more from Lori about Pilates, movement, and finding an approach that works for YOU in MTN 103! Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EAu19bSb9r8

08/29/2026

Keeping sweat off your car seats just got a lot more stylish ✨

When Michelle Watson created the Snap-n-Go Seat Sheet, functionality wasn’t the only thing she considered- she also wanted it to complement your car 🚗

➡️ If you’ve ever left the gym sweaty and dreaded getting into your car, the Snap-n-Go Seat Sheet was made for exactly that: an easy, washable way to protect your seats.

And with four sophisticated colors that actually look good in your car? Even better ✨

Because practical doesn’t have to mean boring!

🎥 See more of Michelle’s invention and hear the story behind building the brand in MTN 103! Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EAu19bSb9r8

08/28/2026

She couldn't find it on Amazon… so she invented it ✨

For Michelle Watson, Owner of Cre8tive Brands and inventor of the Snap-n-Go Seat Sheet, the answer was simple: make it herself.

➡️ After workouts, Michelle wanted something easy to protect her car seat- without bulky covers or towels that constantly slipped down.

She searched everywhere for a simple, washable option that could snap onto the headrest and disappear behind the seat when she didn’t need it.

She couldn’t find it, so instead she created the Snap-n-Go Seat Sheet 💡

🎥 Hear how Michelle took a simple idea and turned it into a real product in MTN 103! Watch now on YouTube (link in bio!)

08/27/2026

Are you working out more than you’re recovering? 👀

In our latest episode, Dawn Nasta, founder of The PRO Method, says performance and recovery have to work together for long-term results.

✨ Her method is built around one equation:

Performance + Recovery = Optimization.

Because pushing harder isn’t always the answer- without enough recovery, you’re eventually headed for burnout.

💚 The key is finding the balance that keeps you performing at your best for the long haul.

🎥 Ready to unlock your best performance? Hear more from Dawn about recovery, longevity, and The PRO Method in MTN 103! Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EAu19bSb9r8

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