The Next Chapter

She built and sold a company by the age of 30. How? Codie Sanchez Baker talks to Carey about her rise as an entrepreneur and the 5 things she thinks every success-minded person needs to do. Codie prides herself on building things people say aren't possible. If you or someone you know needs a little motivation to stop being afraid, get a plan and go for it, watch and share this interview!

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"He is a scumbag of the highest order." Republican Strategist Marcus Dell'Artino sounds off. He joins Democratic Strategist Barry Dill to talk about Anthony Weiner, emails (and more emails), the FBI … and what could happen on election day that scares them the most.

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"Setting goals, in my view, is the most important thing a person can do." The former President of ASU, Dr. Lattie Coor, talks to Carey about climbing Mount Kilamanjaro on his 80th birthday with the Valley based K2 Foundation. They help people from all over the world push themselves to the limit, despite disabilities, fears, age, or condition. If you are doubting yourself or need some inspiration, watch and share this episode!

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In this episode, Carey Pena talks to Armando Contreras, the President & CEO of UCP National, and Corey Anne Lumen, an Ambassador Family for UCP of Central Arizona, about the mysterious medical condition that her daughter, Isabella, faced at a very young age.

The Lumen's feared Isabella 'Bella' would never walk or talk, until they were advised to seek help from UCP of Central Arizona. Even though Bella's doctor was reluctant, the Lumen's persisted and sought a second opinion that has changed her life and her future.

Bella's dad had been reassured by the pediatrician that everything was okay, but her mom was concerned that her daughter's markers seemed delayed, and paranoid something was wrong. She just wasn't hitting her growth benchmarks.

Overwhelmed and concerned, Corey Lumen kept pushing and finally got a referral to UCP. She wanted answers.

Through the evaluation at UCP, Lumen's concerns were validated.

According to UCP President & CEO, Armando Contreras, "It is really important for families when they go through this initial process – an infant, not knowing that they are making their milestones, that they reach out to us (UCP)". He goes on to explain that at UCP, "the children are not just patients, they are family". The staff at UCP are educated, experienced, and caring, and because of them, miracle stories happen.

UCP believes every child (person) should be "valued and respected". They work with patients with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, Developmental Delays and Learning Disabilities.

Currently serving about 3,800 children, teens and adults with a variety of challenges, UCP of Central Arizona is doing a lot of groundbreaking work.

Contreras explains that at their early learning center, the children at UCP are integrated with "typical" kids, children society deems normal. Through this integration program, their young patients are able to start kindergarten more confident and meeting their milestones a lot quicker, and the "typical" kids involved in the integration program become advocates, standing up to the bullies.

This is a win-win for everyone.

At 18 months old, Bella Lumen became part of the UCP organization. She was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder which would affect her eating, speech, movement, and low muscle tone.

"Scary, obscure, and crippling." their daughter's diagnosis left this family in search of a miracle and afraid for her future.

UCP of Central Arizona provided the answers, treatment and support the Lumen family needed.

After years of treatment, struggles and encouragement, Bella met her running benchmark. Bella was almost 5 years old. This amazing victory brought tears, but it was a celebration.

How does UCP of Central Arizona create a culture where every person at UCP has value? According to Contreras, "it is through their underlying goal to build trust and effective communication".

UCP focuses on who they are serving, and they share their stories of accomplishment.

Contreras also thanks the community for stepping up… in a big way.

For more than 30 years, Circle K has exemplified "true corporate responsibility" by raising millions of dollars through their canister collections and golf tournaments. Contreras says UCP is very grateful for that alliance. Their ongoing support has helped UCP grow, expand their programs, and see more children, teens and adults.

So what is Corey Lumen's hope for her daughter in the future?

Lumen answers, "whatever her (Bella's) goals are, we will give her the tools and resources to get there… we don't like the word can't." Lumen feels that it is their job as her parents, and adds, "You will always find the strength".

Corey Lumen wants to let other parents know not to hesitate to contact UCP if they have any concerns with their child's growth. UCP is amazing… and you are not standing alone.

As a human being what we all want is to feel accepted explains Bella Lumen's mom, and she feels blessed her family found UCP of Central Arizona.

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The Modern Era of Work: How a financial company encourages employees to live their best life.

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David Lux has worked amongst some of the biggest names in Hollywood as a branding and PR professional. It wasn't until recently that he decided to leave Los Angeles behind, move back to Arizona and rediscover himself. "Don't run from something, run to something," David says. It was a risky decision that led to an amazing new chapter. Now happily living in the desert, David shares his Hollywood branding genius with professionals. In this episode, we discuss the top tips for business leaders to build a great brand and David explains why building a personal brand should be an essential part of your profile.

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Carey invited both sides of the issue to talk directly to voters. Each side tries to make their case about Prop 205 which would make recreational pot legal.

A "yes" vote would allow individuals 21 years and older to privately use, possess, manufacture and transport marijuana.

A "no" vote would retain the existing law, which prohibits individuals from using, possessing, growing or purchasing marijuana unless the individual is in compliance with the Arizona Medical Marijuana act.

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It's not everyday a billionaire comes to town and wants to give you money. AOL founder, Steve Case, brings his entrepreneurial pitch competition,Rise of the Rest: Phoenix, to town. In today's episode, I talk with two of the finalists who could win $100k to fund their dream.

Also, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, who has been hanging out with Case, discusses how this competition uncovers the untapped talent in startups in Phoenix and across the country.

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She suffered a stroke at age 25 and it rocked her world. But Darlene Santore didn't stay down for long. Despite depression and health obstacles, Darlene figured out a way to turn that pain into purpose. Now she teaches others to do the same.

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"People can start over they don't need to spend all of this money for credit repair."

This is the simple message Alisa Glutz is determined to bring to the masses.

Glutz, who has worked as a mortgage banker for 14 years, started in the industry just as it was about to boom.

Prior to that, she was in Los Angeles where she had early success. Out of college, Glutz moved from Arizona to California. "Off to LA with my wishes and dreams," she recalls.

She worked behind the scenes for HBO and Bill Maher. Then she chose love and moved back to Arizona where her soon to be husband was from.

Enter the mortgage industry.

"If we had a pulse we were going to get a house," Glutz says of the time around 2002 when she started out in the business.

But, she says, the way business was being done began to bother her. The fact that big banks and mortgage companies were "making so much money off ignorance" didn't sit well with Glutz.

"You can be working at Taco Bell right now and have a better credit score than Bill Gates," she says.

Over the years Glutz found success in the mortgage banking industry helping thousands of people understand their credit and gain financial freedom. But she encountered some personal darkness when her marriage ended. The mother of two says she had to re-think her purpose.

Glutz wrote a book called "Color My Credit." The theme ties into her personal journey having come out of darkness to find a colorful world as well as her belief that understanding your credit score is made much easier (and fun) by breaking down the categories in color.

Color My Credit recently went live on Amazon and, Glutz tells us, it is already beating out Dave Ramsey's books as well as the best selling Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Coloring must be cool.

In addition, Glutz is holding a Color My Credit Expo October 1st in Tempe, Arizona. Her efforts are geared, in large part, toward women looking to gain personal strength and financial freedom. The goal in all of this is to Illuminate your future and color your financial legacy.

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