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This episode is kind of a big deal for the All About Eastmark podcast as David introduces an Eastmark neighbor who really needs no introduction. Tiffany Chandler is a longtime Eastmark resident (living in Old Town Eastmark!), a devoted wife and mama of 4, and like David, also a true real estate PRO. 

Tune in as David and Tiffany talk about how their shared interests in this community as well as their shared values as people and Realtors has led them to start something new and exciting together! 

Hope you enjoy this fun episode, and please be sure to share and subscribe!  

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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Everyone wants their neighborhood streets to be safe places to drive, ride, scoot, and walk. And everyone has an opinion about why accidents happen and how they can be avoided. But after seeing the dangers posed by unsafe streets, distracted drivers, and young people who don't understand the rules of the road, one neighbor decided to do more than just offer her opinions on Facebook. 

Melissa Leon is a wife, mom, business owner, Eastmark neighbor, and now a community leader who advocates for safe streets. She asks good questions in an effort to get to the bottom of problems she sees, and then she aims to share the knowledge from those answers with her neighbors here in Eastmark. 

You don't want to miss her inspiring story, and be sure to check out the Eastmark Safe Street resources below!

Resources:

• Eastmark Safe Streets Facebook Group
• E-bikes, E-scooters, and more - Phoenix PD Panel Discussion 

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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This episode is one you won't want to miss as David engages with Jacqueline Cruz, Eastmark Neighbor (of course) and Chief Development Officer at House of Refuge here in Mesa, on topics like helping those faced with homelessness and philanthropy in a community like Eastmark. Jacqueline is an amazing neighbor who has exemplified what it means to open your heart—and hands; and home!—to serve others in need. She's also in the current Eastmark Leadership class and sits on the relatively newly-founded Eastmark Philanthropy Committee too.

(And trust me when I say that you don't have to be able to spell or even properly pronounce "PHILANTHROPIC" in order to have a heart for giving back and serving others.) 

Resources:

• House of Refuge
• Philanthropy in Eastmark
• Eastmark Hydration Campaign Challenge

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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Who doesn't love a good rueben sandwhich and a slice of pie? Well, Steadfast Diner here in Eastmark offers both...and so much more! 

In this special "on-the-road" edition of the podcast, David sits down at one of the nine seats inside the cozy little diner to talk to co-owner, Erich Schultz, and Chef Derek Christensen, about the unique part this restaurant, along with the accompanying farm and coffee shop, plays in the larger community of Eastmark and the southeast Valley. 

So pull up a barstool and tune in to this casual conversation between neighbors about food, community involvement, intentionality, and what "farm to table" actually means. 

Links:

• About Steadfast Diner
• About Steadfast Farm
• Phoenix New Times Article

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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Paul Giarrizzo is the way cooler, way funner, and slightly younger brother of David. He's also a longtime Eastmark resident, of course.

In this fun episode, David interviews his brother and they reminisce about growing up in Mesa (west Mesa, in fact!), getting their first guitars, and the music that has influenced them throughout the years. 

Paul is a loving husband and dad, a wizard when it comes to supply chain spreadsheets, and the singer-songwriter for the band Color Wheel who are currently releasing their first full-length album called Back To When.   

Hope you enjoy this very special episode. And keep on rockin'! 

Links:

• Listen to Color Wheel music
• Get album release show tickets, Feb. 20 at Valley Bar

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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If you haven't already met Calvin Burk, you've probably seen or heard his name.

Calvin is an Eastmark Original, an entrepreneur, an Eastmark Leadership alumnus...and going waaaaay back to 1870—long before Eastmark was around and all that was here were tumbleweeds—his family made their home in what's now northeast Mesa. With deep roots in the southeast Valley, Calvin continues to build a legacy here with his own family and his family-owned HVAC business.  

Listen to this episode as David and Calvin string up the tin cans and have a neighbor-to-neighbor chat about life, community, and condenser coils. 

Links: 

• Burk Brothers HVAC

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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Enjoy this short holiday-themed episode where David does some reflecting on the past few years living here in Eastmark, expresses gratitude, and shares a poem he wrote about the best community in Arizona. 

Cheers to a very merry Christmas and happy new year, Eastmark!

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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"The essence of Eastmark is helping others." And since moving from Indiana to Eastmark in 2019, Christen Komosinski and her family have seen that first-hand.

On this super educational episode, Christen shares her family's experiences not only visiting many of the National Parks across this country, but also her depth of knowledge about Arizona's tax credit programs. Listen in and you're sure to learn something new!

Related Links:

• 4th grade free national parks pass: Every Kid Outdoors
• Info about tax credit limits + organizations: Home - AZ Tax Credit Funds
• Queen Creek school district donation site: School Tax Credit | Queen Creek Unified School District

More questions about tax credit donations or national parks? You can email Christen directly here.

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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Originally from Chicagoland, Samantha Thurber has lived in Eastmark since 2016, along with her husband Dave and now their 2 kids. Since planting roots in Eastmark, Samantha (or Sam) has been involved in everything from Eastmark Leadership to just about every volunteer opportunity there has been here in the community. Sam has also been on a health journey in recent years, and she opens up about some of the challenges and wins experienced there. 

Sam and I are currently the two District Captains for Eastmark's Kinetic Park District, and are excited to be planning another get-together this Fall for our neighbors. Listen to learn more about the Eastmark District Captains program and how you can get involved!

Related Links: 

• Interactive Eastmark Districts Map
• Kinetic Park District Fall Get-Together Sign-up
• Sam's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/catchallmama/

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.

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It might be easier to name what Colleen Biggs doesn't do than list all of the amazing projects, business ventures, and community initiatives that she's involved with!...

Long before Colleen was an Assembly board member here in Eastmark, she was already involved with so many of key initiatives in the community—resident groups, Eastmark Leadership, volunteer activities, and events like the Eastmark Veteran's Day event. 

Warning: If you listen to this episode, you may walk away feeling motivated to get more involved in the community or even start your own business. (Colleen just has that kind of effect on people!) 

Hope you enjoy this fun, high-energy conversation! 

Related Links:

• ColleenBiggs.net
• Empower and Elevate

For more info about Eastmark, or questions about finding or selling a house in the area, visit HeyEastmark.com or send me a message at [email protected]

Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.