Justin Layman: from Army service to community impact

Justin Layman, an Army veteran who served two tours overseas, now works to help businesses secure the resources they need to grow. He also serves as President of the Veterans Advisory Commission for the city of Scottsdale, where he works to elevate veteran voices and expand access to critical resources. His is a story of leadership, economic opportunity, and supporting those who've served.

Eileen Rogers: Leadership, service, impact

Eileen Rogers is an entrepreneur, executive coach, and a leader whose impact reaches far beyond the boardroom. A former CEO who built a successful multimillion-dollar company, Eileen has also devoted her time and heart to community work. Her contributions have earned her many honors, including induction into the Scottsdale History Makers Hall of Fame. Her story is one of leadership, service, and how one person's commitment can create lasting change in communities near and far.

Time to 'play ball' with Jeff Meyer

As another spring training season unfolds, we catch up with Jeff Meyer, president of the Cactus League Association. For nearly two decades, he has helped shape the partnerships that bring Major League Baseball to communities across the Valley — working alongside civic leaders and nonprofits like the Scottsdale Charros to make it all happen. He's also served on the board of the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, helping sustain the ballparks that fuel both the region's economy and love of the game.

Andrea Robertson: the story behind Lexie's Law

Andrea Robertson is founder of Lexie's Voice, which started as her determination to secure the right diagnosis and education for her daughter and grew to become a statewide movement. Andrea led the charge behind Lexie's Law, opening doors for hundreds of Arizona children with autism and developmental disabilities. Her story is one of grit, advocacy, and how love can turn into lasting impact.

Smiles that matter for healthier futures

Barb Kozuh is executive director of the Delta Dental Foundation of Arizona, based in Scottsdale. She brings real heart to the work of expanding access to oral health care across our communities. She talks about why oral health is about so much more than smiles — it's about dignity, opportunity, and how investing in people and partnerships can truly change lives.

Building better communities with Charlie Popeck

Charlie Popeck is a longtime leader in sustainability and green building and the founding principal of Green Ideas Building Science Consultants. He has spent his career helping communities create buildings that are healthier, more resilient, and more deeply connected to the places we call home. Join us for a conversation about stewardship, smart growth, and what it looks like to build with both people and the future in mind.

Liberty Wildlife and our shared responsibility

Laura Hackett is the education manager and biologist with Liberty Wildlife, an organization devoted to protecting native wildlife and nurturing a deeper sense of compassion and stewardship in our community. Join us for a conversation about our responsibility to the natural world, the beauty of showing up with care, and the deep connection between compassion and conservation.

Where cakes become messages of love

For Goodness Cakes Arizona is an organization that brings dignity, joy, and a sense of belonging to children in foster care. Through custom-made cakes, they remind kids that they are seen, celebrated, and deeply loved. Join us as we visit with three volunteers for a tender conversation about compassion, community, and how small acts of care can leave a lasting imprint on a child's life.

Scottsdale duo reimagining public education

Peter Bezanson and Patti Bezanson are co-chairs of BASIS Educational Ventures, based in Scottsdale, and two of the visionary leaders behind one of the highest-performing public school networks in the nation. From rapid growth to academic excellence, they share how BASIS Charter Schools scaled success without losing rigor. It's a thoughtful conversation on leadership, innovation and what it takes to reimagine K–12 education.

Scottsdale's mystery writer unveils desert secrets

Scottsdale's own Betty Webb is the mind behind the Lena Jones mystery series. Her novels plunge readers into the stark, mesmerizing desert that surrounds our city, shaped by the same sharp observational eye she honed as a journalist. We're talking sweeping landscapes, unforgettable characters, and how she made the leap from reporting the truth to crafting it in mystery form. This is a conversation with a writer who knows the desert's secrets better than anyone.