On this 37th and final episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks (on KAZM/Mellow Mountain Radio on 106.5 FM and 780 AM), the focus is on three distinctive touring companies in the Sedona and Verde Valley areas. Stephen welcomes special in-studio guests Michael Peach, Senior Interpretive Guide Trainer at Pink Jeep Tours; Andrea Christelle, Co-Founder of Sedona Philosophy; and Joshua Bartosh, Owner of Spirit of the Past based in Cottonwood, AZ. Listen to a compelling conversation about the evolution of these outstanding businesses and all the details about their unique and popular tours.

Special thanks to banner designer Dick Fisher of e-MergeOnlineMarketing.

On this 37th and final episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks (on KAZM/Mellow Mountain Radio 106.5 FM and 780 AM), the focus on three distinctive touring companies based in the Sedona/Verde Valley area (as well as the Grand Canyon). Stephen's special in-studio guests are Michael Peach, Senior Interpretive Guide Trainer at Pink Jeep Tours; Andrea Christelle, Co-Founder of Sedona Philosophy; and Joshua Bartosh, Owner of Spirit of the Past based in Cottonwood, AZ.

Special thanks to banner designer Dick Fisher of e-MergeOnlineMarketing.

On this episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks (on KAZM/Mellow Mountain Radio 10-11 am PST on 106.5 FM and 780 AM), the focus is on the upcoming historical musical production "The Dead Quilters Society" at the Sedona Heritage Museum, featuring special guests Scriptwriter Dev Ross, Composer/Music Director Shondra Jepperson, and Actor Gail Edwards. This show tells the tale of five legendary Sedona women--with music. Dev and Shondra talk about their long creative relationship and the process for producing this new show, while Gail talks about her character in the show and about her experiences working with the legendary Frank Sinatra and the late TV star Bob Saget.

Special thanks to banner designer Dick Fisher of e-MergeOnlineMarketing.

On this episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks (on KAZM/Mellow Mountain Radio 10-11 am PST on 106.5 FM and 780 AM, the focus is on the development of the Sedona United Methodist Church and its new congregation. I'll be talking spirituality and social justice with special guest Pastor Elizabeth LeMaster, who brought along Susan Turner, who was the first new person to join the church and is also VP of Community Programs and Services for Accord Hospice, which is a partner of the church.

Special thanks to banner designer Dick Fisher of e-MergeOnlineMarketing.

On this episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks, the focus is on health, nutrition, diet strategies, and wellness. Stephen's special guest is his favorite New Yorker, his Registered Dietitian Daughter Jean Hanks Uyeki. Dad and daughter had a terrific conversation during which Jean offered her professional advice and guidance on how to improve one’s health and longevity through smart nutrition, exercise, healthy food preparation, and more.

Special thanks to the sponsor for the month of September LaserGirl Skincare and Anita Marcus (Skincare Superhero), and to banner designer Dick Fisher of e-MergeOnlineMarketing.

On this episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks, the focus is on the upcoming Emerson Theater Collaborative production of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play DRIVING MISS DAISY at the Village of Oak Creek's Verde Valley School in early October. Stephen's special in-studio guests are Camilla Ross, Director of this production, and President & Producer of the Emerson Theater Collaborative, and Actor Joan Westmoreland, who is playing the part of “Miss Daisy.” Insightful conversation on the social and political themes of the play and the motivations of Camilla and Joan to stage this production.

Special thanks to my sponsor for the month of September LaserGirl Skincare and Anita Marcus (Skincare Superhero), and to my banner designer Dick Fisher of e-MergeOnlineMarketing.

On this episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks, the focus is on the fascinating Verde Valley-area STEP Program, co-sponsored by the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance (NAZCCA) and the Sedona Public Library which encourages local residents to donate old tools that can be borrowed by follow residents. Stephen's special in-studio guests are two principal volunteers in the program: Peggy Chaikin, Board Member, Keep Sedona Beautiful & Volunteer, NAZCCA, and Dr. Francis Julia Riemer, Co-Founder/Board Member, NAZCCA.

Special thanks to my sponsor for the month of September LaserGirl Skincare and Anita Marcus (Skincare Superhero), and to my banner designer Dick Fisher of e-MergeOnlineMarketing.

On this episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks, the focus is on the various operations of the Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF). Stephen is joined by his special in-studio guests Executive Director Patrick Schweiss (celebrating his 20th Year as SIFF's guru) and Operations Manager Reba Stone. Great conversation about many aspects of the Film Festival's operation, exciting upcoming films and events, and the host even got in his pitch to potential advertisers for the 31st Annual Film Festival Event Program (February 22-March 2).

Special thanks to my sponsor for the month of September LaserGirl Skincare and Anita Marcus (Skincare Superhero), and to my banner designer Dick Fisher of e-MergeOnlineMarketing.

On this episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks (on KAZM/Mellow Mountain Radio), the host is joined by Dick Fisher, Chief Social Officer of his own business e-Merge Online Marketing. Dick tells Sedona Life listeners, area business owners, and entrepreneurs how they can master their social media marketing strategy, as well how to manage their online reputation. Stephen and Dick also discuss the popular Sedona Referrals Club, based in the Village of Oak Creek, a business networking group for which Dick is the current President.

Special thanks to my August shows sponsor the Sedona Heritage Museum. Banner design by Dick Fisher.

On this episode of Sedona Life with Stephen Hanks (on KAZM/Mellow Mountain Radio) the focus is on the radio station operation though which I've hosted this show since early February 2024. My special guests are Chuck Helstein, the Owner, General Manager, and Programming Director of 106.5 FM and 780 AM in Sedona, AZ, and Ryan Thompson, the Producer of all the sponsored shows like mine AND the jack-of-all-trades at the station. Chuck and Ryan discuss the transformation of the KAZM into Mellow Mountain Radio since they took over the station last December, as well as their long friendship, and their continued plans for growing the operation.

Special thanks to my August shows sponsor the Sedona Heritage Museum and my banner designer Dick Fisher of E-MergeOnlineMarketing.