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Company Culture and Diversity E22 Kicking off this episode of “Changing the Perception of Blindness,” host David Steinmetz shares insights from his 19-year journey at Arizona Industries for the Blind, underscoring the importance of challenging misconceptions about blindness and promotes inclusivity in the workforce. Joined by Kindra Maples, president of Culture Crush Business, they delve [...]

HR Excellence: Insights from The Black HR Society In this episode of Phoenix Business Radio, host Karen Nowicki engages with TJ Lowery, Britney Sudana, and Shatema Gresham from The Black HR Society, exploring their mission to create a supportive space for black HR professionals in Greater Phoenix. They emphasize the significance of community, professional development, [...]

Commitment to Community E43 In this episode of Arizona Good Business, host, Thomas Barr discusses with Andy Shirk, CEO of Educational Services, Inc., their mission to address staffing challenges in schools amidst teacher pay issues and shifts in teaching perception. They emphasize the need for more educators and ESI’s role in supporting HR managers. Shirk [...]

Embracing Vulnerability: Navigating Personal Journeys and Workplace Culture E39 This episode of the Culture Crush Business podcast is a real one- are you ready for it? This conversation includes insightful moments on personal journeys, mental health, and workplace culture. Host Kindra Maples and guest co-host Karen Nowicki dive in with guests Mathew Blades and Eric [...]

Empowering Scholars and Fostering Authentic Partnerships In this episode, Karen Nowicki hosts Rachel Lutowsky, Daniel Brown, and Tacey Clayton Cundy, representing Fahrenheit Advisors, Myriad at My Home Group, and CASA Academy respectively. They discuss their collaborative efforts in empowering low-income scholars and fostering authentic partnerships for positive community impact. Rachel reflects on coaching Tacey and [...]

Leadership, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship: Miss Valley of the Sun Organization In this insightful podcast episode, host Karen Nowicki engages with guests Kate Hofmann and Alexis Niekamp from the Miss Valley of the Sun organization, delving into their experiences within the Miss America system and their entrepreneurial journeys. Kate and Alexis share personal anecdotes, underscoring the [...]

Flight Path to Leadership: Nurturing Belief, Resilience, and Culture E38 In the latest Culture Crush Business Podcast episode, host Kindra Maples and guest co-host James Christensen dive into the dynamic intersection of military culture, personal values, and high-performance leadership with esteemed guests Waldo Waldman and Dan Clark. The conversation weaves through a captivating exploration of [...]

Navigating Leadership: Insights from Industry Pros E46 This dynamic podcast interview, hosted by Karen Nowicki and Steven Zylstra, featured esteemed guests Victor Assad from Strategic HR Consulting; Carol Stewart from Tech Parks Arizona and Art Taylor from PayPal. These leaders engaged in a comprehensive exploration of effective leadership in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The [...]

Why Accounting is Important E8 In this Financial Footsteps episode, Chad Dean introduces Paul Bigbee, Chief Accounting Officer of Cavco Industries, sharing insights from his 14.5-year finance career. Bigbee discusses his transition from engineering to accounting, emphasizing the impact of regulatory changes and providing perspectives on the financial leadership landscape. He reflects on his journey [...]

Strategic Hiring and Data-Driven Decisions: Business Success with Jackie Lord and Michael Erath In this Phoenix Business Radio episode, Karen Nowicki explores the key to business success with Jackie Lord, CEO of Elevate Consulting Group, and Michael Erath, Founder of Next Level Growth. The conversation delves into strategies in hiring an A-Player Team, Culture Index [...]

Committing to Success: Long-Term Strategies in Marketing Karen Nowicki brings together dynamic entrepreneurs Megan Ferguson, Founder of Back Court Marketing, Caitlin Penny, CEO of Copper Theory Creative, and Elizabeth Lowney, CEO of Creating Buzz PR, for a lively discussion on the intricacies of B2B collaboration and strategic networking. The guests share valuable insights into personal [...]

Digital Accessibility and Inclusion Making the Web a Better Place for All E21 In this episode of Changing the Perception of Blindness, host David Steinmetz explores digital accessibility with experts Kai Wong from Teladoc Health and Phil Yatvin from Level Access. They discuss the pivotal role of allies in fostering inclusivity for people who are [...]