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03/14/2025

Introducing our NEW photo gallery experience. Behind-the-scenes photos for each new episode will be available to view and download in high resolution. The photos from Episode 6 are available now using PIN ‘4426’.

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03/12/2025

03/12/2025

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲! Watch now and discover some of today’s most pressing issues and impactful solutions including:

𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Hear from UMOM leaders on how organizations must adapt as more professionals juggle multiple jobs.
𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀: Experts discuss the challenges in maternal health and solutions to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Leaders from Bank of America and ICAN share how purposeful partnerships drive lasting change.
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Keys to Change honors the remarkable frontline workers who make it all possible.

Tune in for these highlights and more: https://stntv.com/episode_recap/it-happens-at-stn-episode-6-season-3/

02/27/2025

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. leaders came together to talk about the impact of multigenerational leadership. From shared experiences to lessons learned, they explored how each generation brings valuable wisdom to the table.

Tap the link to hear their insights:

A conversation on the power of shared insight when experienced leaders and young voices collaborate to solve problems

02/24/2025

With almost twice as many people entering homelessness in Arizona than exiting, the critical shortage of shelter beds continues to pose a growing challenge.

Leaders from three homeless service organizations recently met to explore collaborative solutions. Their discussion focused on the resource shortage for the homeless population and how they can rally community support to address this urgent issue.

Discover more from this important discussion:

Leaders from three homeless services providers sit down to discuss ways to team up and solve a serious shortage of shelter beds in the Valley

02/20/2025

Valley of the Sun United Way leaders agreed that the latest Mighty Change scorecard data should serve as a call to action, motivating the community to come together and address the issues.

See how collective action can pave the way for a brighter future:

A look at the most recent ‘Mighty Change’ scorecard and a discussion on what organizations can do when results don’t meet expectations

02/19/2025

Ability360's 360Youth program provides a space for young people with disabilities to build essential life skills, foster independence, and gain the confidence to pursue their future careers.

See how this program is changing lives and creating new possibilities:

Inside a program designed to empower young people with disabilities and help shape futures where no dream is out of reach

02/18/2025

This Leading in the Moment action panel shared strategies for organizations to navigate sudden change. The panel highlighted the importance of detecting obstacles, maintaining clear communication, and adapting plans while staying true to the organization's mission.

Learn more about their strategies here:

UMOM leadership discusses navigating sudden uncertainty by acting fast, communicating clearly, and staying focused on long-term strategy

02/12/2025

Episode 5 is now available, featuring powerful leadership, resilience, and innovation stories:

➡️ Leading Through Sudden Change: UMOM leaders share how they overcome unexpected challenges while keeping their organization moving forward. ➡️ Empowering Youth with Disabilities: Ability360’s Youth360 helps young people with disabilities build career skills and confidence.
➡️ “Wisdom lives at both ends”: Co-CEOs of Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine highlight the insights both older and younger generations bring.
➡️ Turning Data into Impact: Experts reveal how organizations can transform tough metrics into meaningful solutions that drive real change.

Additionally, STN CEO Eric Sperling introduced STN+, a new membership platform dedicated to local leadership development and personal growth content.

Catch these highlights and more in this must-watch episode:

Multi-generational mentorship, empowering youths with disabilities, and a critical look at improving education

02/04/2025

As season three of ‘It Happens at STN’ makes its highly anticipated comeback, revisit some of the most memorable moments from the first four episodes.

This season features inspiring mentorship lessons, leadership insights, and thought-provoking conversations with visionary trailblazers.

View season three highlights now:

See how this one-of-a-kind local media experience is once again having a huge impact on the community

01/29/2025

Despite women’s proven leadership capabilities, they remain underrepresented in executive roles. Amy Hysell, CEO of Arizona Financial Credit Union, and Danielle Valenzano, vice president of leadership development and DEI, explored the factors behind this gap and shared strategies for creating more opportunities for women in leadership.

Watch the full interview to learn how organizations can bridge this gap: https://stntv.com/in-the-room/how-can-more-organizations-get-women-into-leadership-roles/

AZFCU leaders share how empowering women starts with equity and strategies for building diverse leadership

01/28/2025

Letticia Brown-Gambino spent over 35 years leading nonprofit efforts to combat housing insecurity and homelessness. Driven by her own experiences with housing instability, she now serves as Executive Director of Key Campus, where she continues to create meaningful change in the lives of those in need.

Watch the full interview now to learn how she transformed her challenges into valuable opportunities: https://stntv.com/leader_profile/key-campus-executive-director-on-using-lived-experience-to-find-your-calling/

Letticia Brown-Gambino talks about her journey from a small Connecticut town to a high-profile leadership role helping the homeless

01/27/2025

“If we really want to achieve functional zero on homelessness, we have to do a lot more than think about the goods that people need…We [need to] talk about systems change.” said Keys to Change CEO Amy Schwabenlender.

This McQuaid Mission panel emphasized the importance of long-term, systemic change to end homelessness and highlighted effective solutions required to address the root causes through strategic support and advocacy.

Watch the full segment for insights on turning advocacy into action: stntv.com/mcquaid-mission/using-advocacy-to-solve-systemic-issues/

An in-depth discussion on the power of advocacy and how it can drive systems change to create lasting solutions for homelessness.

01/24/2025

Lights, Camera, Discover (LCD) empowers underserved youth to explore their creativity through filmmaking, animation, photography, and more. Led by Executive Director Kema Charles, LCD provides free access to media skill-building and fosters both creative and personal growth.

Discover how this impactful organization is transforming young lives every day:
https://stntv.com/community-impact/lights-camera-discover-empowers-youth-to-explore-creativity/

Go behind the scenes at a unique Valley nonprofit that offers kids a creative outlet and a safe space to grow

01/23/2025

Helpings Café & Catering started as a small coffee shop in 2014. Now, it’s a thriving social enterprise.

Its success lies in treating the venture as a business rather than a program while staying true to its mission of funding UMOM programs and providing job training opportunities for individuals transitioning out of homelessness.

Learn more about this inspiring model and how it can help reshape nonprofit funding: https://stntv.com/leading-in-the-moment/social-enterprise-creating-new-revenue-opportunities-for-your-nonprofit/

What a coffee shop turned half-million-dollar café and catering company can teach nonprofit leaders about alternative ways to raise revenue

12/16/2024

Episode 4 is now available and is packed with stories of collaboration, creativity, and community impact including:

➡️ Profit with Purpose: UMOM leaders showcase how social enterprises boost revenue while making an impact.
➡️ Empowering Women: Leaders share how they break barriers and drive change.
➡️ Youth Creativity: Lights, Camera, Discover gives youth a platform to express themselves through media.
➡️ Advocacy in Action: Experts discuss how small policy changes can lead to lasting systems change.

Catch all these highlights and more in this must-watch episode: https://stntv.com/episode_recap/it-happens-at-stn-episode-4-season-3/

Empowering women leaders, creating new revenue streams, and providing a one-of-a-kind creative outlet for underserved youth

12/11/2024

“Resilience is a muscle – the more we stretch it, the stronger we become.” – Jessica Cox

Meet Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed, armless pilot. Born without arms, Jessica has overcome unimaginable challenges to become a pilot, a Taekwondo black belt, a motivational speaker, and an author.

Her journey is proof that “disability does not mean inability.” With humor, courage, and determination, Jessica continues to inspire and advocate for inclusivity through her foundation.

Her advice? “Eliminate ‘I can’t’ from your vocabulary and keep pushing forward.”

Watch her full story: https://stntv.com/in-the-room/jessica-cox-on-the-power-of-resilience-and-determination/

The world’s first licensed, armless pilot talks about overcoming obstacles and explains why resilience is a muscle that must be stretched.

12/09/2024

Step inside the Respiro Shelter on Key Campus, a beacon of hope for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Phoenix. From its 100 cozy beds to its all-encompassing support services, Respiro is redefining what it means to help rebuild lives.

The shelter’s flexible timelines, tailored case management, and focus on housing stability meet people where they are, offering them the tools to regain independence. For engagement specialist David Shepard, the most vital service Respiro provides is hope—a foundation for change that’s evident in every success story.

Learn more about how Respiro is making a difference and watch the tour to see this inspiring space in action. https://stntv.com/homeless/key-campus-brings-resources-and-renewal-under-one-roof/

Keys to Change

Go inside Respiro shelter on Key Campus to see the ‘life-changing’ way it’s helping people get back on their feet.