On this episode of the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast, host Bryan Hyde speaks with Matt Kenney, founding partner of Echo Canyon Consulting, about the evolving world of public affairs, political campaigns, and grassroots advocacy.

Kenney discusses his journey from military service and law school to political consulting, the differences between candidate campaigns and issue advocacy, and how technology, including artificial intelligence, is changing voter outreach and public engagement.

He also shares insights into building Echo Canyon Consulting, the firm's focus on values-driven leadership, and the importance of authenticity, relationships, and trust in both politics and business.

On this episode of the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast, host Bryan Hyde speaks with Natalia Carnevale, founder of The Nature Kinship, an Arizona-based educational program that uses nature, bushcraft, and community-based learning to help children develop resilience, critical thinking, leadership, and self-regulation skills.

Carnevale explains how activities such as fire-building, knot-tying, plant identification, and outdoor exploration teach children not just practical skills, but how to learn, adapt, and solve problems throughout their lives.

The conversation explores the role of nature as a classroom, the importance of community and folklore in child development, and how hands-on experiences can foster confidence, situational awareness, and lifelong curiosity.

In the Phoenix Business Brief podcast episode, Rick Benton, a Professional EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide, discusses the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) and its benefits for entrepreneurs. Benton shares insights from his own entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of accountability, structure, and effective leadership in overcoming business challenges. He also highlights the core components of EOS, which include vision, traction, and healthy team dynamics, aimed at helping businesses achieve their goals.

Jenny Clark, chairwoman of the AZ Loves ESAs campaign and founder of Love Your School, discussed Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, universal school choice, teachers union opposition, education funding, homeschooling, private school access, and the 2026 ballot effort targeting Arizona ESAs during an interview on the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast.

Sergio Arellano, Chairman of the Arizona GOP and an Army veteran, discusses his transition from military service to political leadership. He shares his strategy for unifying the party, engaging the Latino community, and addressing economic concerns like affordability and tax burdens for Arizona business owners.

Arizona Corporation Commission Vice Chair Rachel Walden joins the show to explain how utility rates are set and why Arizona's "vertically integrated" model helps keep energy costs lower than in deregulated markets. She also shares her journey from a finance career at Vanguard to public service, highlighting the commission's work in preventing securities fraud and managing essential infrastructure.

Arizona State University political economist Henry Thomson joined the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast to discuss off-cycle elections in Arizona, arguing that low-turnout local elections can significantly affect taxpayer spending, city policy, school district funding, and business issues. Thomson said his research found turnout in off-cycle elections averaged about 27%, compared to more than 70% during regular November elections, and discussed how local governments continue to use off-cycle election schedules for major spending and policy decisions.

In this episode of the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast, Greg Cook, a commercial insurance advisor with Neate Dupey Insurance Group, explains why insurance is more than a transactional product—it's a critical safeguard for business owners' livelihoods. Cook breaks down the essential coverages every business should consider, from general liability and workers' compensation to emerging risks like cyber threats and ransomware attacks. He also highlights common mistakes entrepreneurs make, including underestimating revenue and overlooking policy exclusions that can leave dangerous gaps. Drawing on his experience as a broker, Cook shares how customized coverage and strong client relationships help businesses navigate an increasingly complex risk environment, especially across multiple states.

Justine Ducloux and Brandon Sells, owners of Phoenix Property Care Pros, discuss how they built a full-service property care company serving residential and commercial clients across the Valley. Drawing from DuCloux's background in cleaning services and Sells' experience as a physical therapist, the two identified a gap in consistent, reliable property maintenance and expanded into services including junk removal, pressure washing, window cleaning, and tile and carpet care.

They explain how Arizona's climate, particularly dust and heavy foot traffic, creates unique challenges for property owners and increases the importance of regular maintenance for both health and curb appeal. The conversation highlights the value of hiring experienced professionals to avoid damage, save time, and ensure proper care of surfaces and materials.

DuCloux and Sells also outline their focus on eco-friendly cleaning products, transparent pricing, and scalable service offerings, positioning their company as a comprehensive, efficient solution for property upkeep in a fast-growing market.

Matt Roeske, founder of Cultivate Elevate, argues that modern health challenges stem largely from everyday exposure to toxins in food, water, and technology rather than complex diseases.

Drawing from his background in fitness and natural health, Roeske emphasizes a return to simplicity—clean, single-ingredient foods, purified water, reduced exposure to wireless technology, and regular time in nature—as the foundation for healing and regeneration. He contends that many systems overcomplicate health to maintain dependency, while the body can recover naturally when harmful inputs are removed.

Roeske also highlights the importance of sourcing food directly, filtering or replacing municipal water, and minimizing synthetic materials, framing health as a process of elimination and alignment with natural environments.

Cultivate Elevate is a health-focused company founded in 2020 by Matt Roeske that offers superfood supplements and promotes natural approaches to wellness, emphasizing nutrition, detoxification, and lifestyle changes aimed at supporting the body's ability to heal and regenerate.