The 85 in 85 Local stands for the first two digits of Arizona zip codes. The store is home to 35 diverse and creative Arizona makers. Owner Misty Stachel was a vendor herself when she realized many of the maker's markets were on the east side of town. She set out to start her own in her own zip code in Peoria. Hear how Misty is creating an Arizona gift destination, plus how a throwback t-shirt from Smitty's proves love of local runs in the family. https://85localaz.com/

Two Arizona sisters are serving up western style apparel adorned in sequins, feathers and fringe. Their first concept, Norde Scottsdale, quickly became an online hit and Old Town Scottsdale destination. Then the space opened up next door, and Faith and Julia Ballor jumped at the chance to open Turquoise Candy Hat Bar. The two sisters were studying at ASU to be lawyers when the pandemic happened and goals changed. Hear how Faith and Julia took a risk and leaned bigtime into their western roots and entrepreneurial spirits.

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Handcrafted jewelry for your wardrobe. Artwork carved in silver adorned with beautiful stones. At Saddlebags in Scottsdale,  you can find silver buckle sets with leather belts. The business is  celebrating 32 years in the Valley. Owner Todd Joseph tells us how it all began with his father and why Hanny's is such a special place to his family. Instagram: @saddlebagsaz www.Saddlebagsaz.com

Haley Balzano of Hale Collective is changing the look of our city. She’s the architect behind renovations at State Farm Stadium, the new restaurants at Sky Harbor Airport, and the new build at the BetMGM Sportsbook. She built a business she calls a collective because she realized to create a beautiful space, you need all your creatives in one place. Hear how Haley went out on her own and brought in other elements at Hale Collective to include design, branding, and graphics. Plus, she tells us the iconic Phoenix building she'd love to take on next! https://hale-collective.com/

One woman makes the ice cream, the other serves it in her store. Linda Moran-Whittley worked in accounting before deciding to pursue a passion project after her husband passed away. Karen Gagne of Karen’s Kreamery also worked in accounting before she decided she wanted to start a business in which she could involve the family. Karen’s responsible for the creative flavors like blueberry cardamon and lemongrass poppyseed you’ll find at Papa Ed’s in historic downtown Glendale’s Catlin Court. Linda’s busy making fresh waffle cones that send wafts of sweetness into the air luring in Arizona families for a locally made ice cream cone.  https://www.Papaedsicecream.com/

Afi Maita comes to the Valley by way of England and West Africa. While in England, Afi graduated in media studies, but it was in Africa as a little girl that the woman who created her fashion styling company—Afi Like Taffy—learned a love of wardrobe from her father. Hear how she fell in love with an American man and moved to across the sea to start a life in Arizona. We find out how Afi started her own styling business and we get some fashion tips too. https://afiliketaffy.com/

For decades, one Arizona family's been feeding Arizona families. The Miracle Mile Deli is celebrating 75 years in the Valley. Famous for their pastrami sandwiches, the deli serves up big portions at reasonable prices. The restaurant has long given back to the community through work like its reading program with Southwest Human Development. We talk to owner Josh Garcia about the Miracle Mile legacy and even finding love at the deli—it's happened a lot! Plus, Josh tells us the three things Miracle Mile Deli has determined are the keys to long standing success. Https://miraclemiledeli.com/

The plants of Arizona hold the keys to withstand the harsh elements of our dry desert. So Earth Based Body skincare turns to nature to moisturize. We meet owner, Nancy Rimbergas. She and her business partner, a skincare scientist, started their business three years ago. They call it succulent skincare using ingredients like desert aloe, prickly pear cactus, and Sonoran lemons in their products. Hear how this dream started during a trip to the spa and by the time the ladies left, they had a name for their business and a plan. https://earthbasedbody.com/

We meet the women behind Frosted Bakehouse in Ahwatukee. Kristina and Celeste met nearly a decade ago while working for a fine grocery store bakery. Each went on to have their own home bakery, then right before Valentine's Day in 2024, they opened a storefront together. Hear the incredible story of how they found their space just two weeks before they were to lose their funding. Frosted Bakehouse offers coffee, brownies, cupcakes, cakes, and so much more. Plus, they have some events and instagrammable specials coming up. https://www.frostedbakehouseaz.com/

We talk to the founder of The Sparkle Bar in Old Town Scottsdale. It's a makeup studio where you can have a professional do your make up for headshots, weddings, or just a night out. Alex Bradberry says The Sparkle Bar was born out of necessity. Unless you had a friend who's a makeup artist or wanted to make a purchase at the makeup counter, your options were limited. That was, before she opened her business. Alex credits much of their success on her team, their location and their vision for the company. But before Alex could even open Arizona's first makeup studio, she also learned she would first have to change Arizona law. So she did that too. https://thesparklebar.com/