Move the Needle Podcast

Move the Needle Podcast Our mission is to celebrate the unsung heroes and local legends.

Hosted by former radio personality Mathew Blades & Community Catalyst, Steve Petz, brings you live tapings that spotlight extraordinary individuals dedicated to positive community impact.

01/10/2026

Let’s be honest - some desserts look amazing… and taste terrible 👎

In Episode 70, Monica Gellman, founder of Lookie, It’s a Cookie!, shares why perfecting her sugar cookie recipe mattered just as much as the design.

🍪 With baking and cookie artistry running in the family, Monica built a recipe that ensures the cookie itself is as memorable as the details on top.

👉 Watch the full episode on our YT for the full story behind her recipe: https://youtu.be/SUQ-NyWd_nA

01/09/2026

Cookie after dark... 🤫

When Monica Gellman, founder of Lookie, It’s a Cookie!, says she can make cookies for any occasion - she means it 🍪

From beautifully designed custom sugar cookies for birthdays, showers, and celebrations… to adults-only cookies that definitely aren’t meant for kids 👀

✨ Add in her popular cookie classes & creative designs, and it’s clear Monica has built a business that’s equal parts talent, humor, and fun.

👉 Watch the full episode to hear how she turned a creative idea into a local favorite: https://youtu.be/SUQ-NyWd_nA

01/08/2026

Every child learns differently, and they deserve support that reflects that 💫

In Episode 70, Kim Selchan, Business Growth Coach & Owner of Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee, explains how Tutor Doctor works with highly skilled, trained educators to support everything from learning differences to advanced academics...

➡️ because effective support starts with the right match.

✨ If you’ve ever felt like your child needs something different, this conversation is worth hearing.

👉 Watch the full episode on YT to learn how personalized education can completely shift a student’s confidence: https://youtu.be/SUQ-NyWd_nA

01/07/2026

✨ NEW EPISODE ✨

For Kim Selchan, Business Growth Coach & Regional Owner of Tutor Doctor, success didn’t come from grinding alone - it came from mentorship 📈

In our latest episode (70!), Kim talks about how mentors shaped her career early on, and why she believes kids deserve that same level of guidance, not just expectations 💡

➡️ That same belief is now at the heart of Tutor Doctor: one-to-one academic coaching + mentorship that helps kids build confidence, skills, and momentum for life.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on ourt YT & hear why mentorship can change everything: https://youtu.be/SUQ-NyWd_nA

📍 Filmed on location at Vero Chicago Pizza in Ahwatukee!

01/06/2026

This is what ongoing healing can look like ✨

In Episode 69, Lea Benson, nonprofit leader and co-founder of CeCe’s Hope Center, shares stories that stay with her — women who have shown how transformation can happen after surviving abuse 💚

💫 Lea's work is rooted in hope, patience, and the belief that healing isn’t about erasing the past, but building a future with safety, dignity, and support.

A big thank you to our partners for making this episode possible:
• Savvy Realty Group — Amy Richardson
• Duenas Eden Cravatta, PLC

📺 Hear more stories of healing & transformation in Episode 69 on our YT: https://youtu.be/u-23zd1bMiE

01/05/2026

🚨 10,000 subscribers on YouTube?!🚨

Thank you for being part of the journey 💚
This community is what makes it all possible.

And we’re just getting started.

➡️ Continue to Move the Needle with us: make sure you’re subscribed + stay tuned for this week’s episode - out Wednesday: https://youtube.com/?si=7eyTerhmxOfs4s0R

01/05/2026

CeCe’s Hope Center exists because healing doesn’t have an expiration date 💚

In Episode 69, Lea Benson, nonprofit leader and co-founder of CeCe’s Hope Center, shares why trauma often stays with survivors for a lifetime—especially when it begins young and within trusted relationships 💔

💫 CeCe’s Hope Center supports women ages 18–24 who are survivors of sexual abuse through education, career training, partner services, and transitional housing—creating safety, stability, and long-term healing.

📺 Full conversation in Episode 69 of Move The Needle on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u-23zd1bMiE

01/03/2026

Every parent hits this moment eventually 💚

In Episode 69, Taryn George, nutrition coach and founder of Heart & Soul by Taryn, talks about noticing how school lunches influence kids’ food choices — and how that awareness helps her support moms in creating plans that actually work for their families 💫

🤝No food shame, no perfection, just realistic guidance for every stage -from babies to teens.

📺 If you’re feeding kids and trying to make sense of it all, this conversation is worth a watch. Full episode on YT: https://youtu.be/u-23zd1bMiE

01/02/2026

Same cereal. Two completely different ingredient lists 👀

In Episode 69, Taryn George, nutrition coach and founder of Heart & Soul by Taryn, explains why artificial dyes—like red dyes used in U.S. foods—can be inflammatory, especially for kids with behavioral sensitivities.

✨ Her mission is simple: help moms nourish their families without fear, overwhelm, or perfection.

📺 Watch Episode 69 of Move The Needle on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u-23zd1bMiE

01/01/2026

Before you buy new gear, check your skates… 🏒

In Episode 69, Emily Stratton, co-owner of District Hockey HQ in Scottsdale, breaks down one of the biggest performance factors for hockey players: skate sharpening 💫

➡️ At District Hockey HQ, they offer pro-level, in-house skate sharpening that’s easy to use, consistent every time, and available through an unlimited sharpening membership for just $12/month!

No overthinking. No waiting. Just sharp skates when you need them ⛸️

📺 Small details change the game — hear the full breakdown in Episode 69 on YT: https://youtu.be/u-23zd1bMiE

12/31/2025

✨ NEW EPISODE✨

What if your local hockey shop was more than just a place to buy gear? 🤔

In a brand new Episode (69), we sit down with Emily Stratton inside District Hockey HQ — a pro-shop-style space with a next-level twist 🏒

Emily takes us b-t-s of how District Hockey HQ is redefining the hockey shop experience with rapid shot lanes where players can test sticks, dial in their shots, practice, or even compete in real time.
➡️ It’s part training facility, part retail space, and fully built for performance and community.

🎥 Filmed on location at Craft 64 Scottsdale, AZ!

📺 Episode 69 is live — watch now on YT and see how District Hockey HQ is changing the game: https://youtu.be/u-23zd1bMiE

12/23/2025

Most fitness advice skips the most important part: who you believe you are 💡

Fitness Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Founder of Million Dollar Body Nate Palmer shares that sustainable health comes from identity — not willpower 💫

➡️ When your self-talk becomes, “I’m a fit, healthy person,” your behavior naturally follows.

You don’t fight yourself to make better choices — they start to feel obvious.

Thank you to our partners of this episode:
Brooklyn V's Pizza
Tutor Doctor
Von Hanson’s Meats & Spirits
Coulter Infiniti
Amy Richardson, Savvy Realty
Duenas Eden Cravatta

🎥 Watch the full episode on our YT to hear more mindset shifts that actually make fitness stick: https://youtu.be/AHyLW19MWt4

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