Why Arizona Podcast

In this episode of Why Arizona, Zachary Hall sat down with Javier Soto, a journalist, anchor, and reporter with Good Morning Arizona. Together, they talk about Javier's experiences working at KTLA, his community involvement and impact throughout the Valley, and getting to the truth!

About Javier Soto: Javier Soto started his news journey after an internship led to a full-time producing gig at KTLA in Los Angeles his senior year of college. He produced for two years and then decided it was time to step out of the shadows of his on-air colleagues at KTLA to find out if he had the skills to work in front of the camera. He was hired at KPVI in Pocatello, ID and two years later he sharpened his skills enough to move to Arizona to work at KTVK. Since then he has worked his way up and is now an anchor for Good Morning Arizona.

Watch Here: http://whyarizona.com/

Show Notes:

How Javier got to where he is today.

His experience working with KTLA.

Diversity today.

Good Morning Arizona and reporting stories.

Talking about the Arizona family.

Community impact and involvement in the news.

Getting people to fall in love with him outside of social media.

Getting to the truth: how tall is Javier Soto?

How he covers the hidden 'secrets' of Arizona.

His favorite place to eat in the Valley.

Who would you like to be featured on Why Arizona? Let us know at: http://whyarizona.com/

Instagram @whyarizona.

Watch Javier Soto on Good Morning Arizona, Monday-Friday from 4:30 a.m.-6 a.m.

Connect with Javier on Instagram: @javiersototv

Learn more about Javier Soto: http://www.azfamily.com/story/35501293/3tvs-javier-soto

And don't forget to connect with your host, Zachary Hall, on Instagram: @zacharyhall

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In today's episode of Why Arizona, Zachary Hall sat down with J. Pierce, a local artist and designer. J. Pierce has brought his feelings to life through his unique artwork and hopes that people throughout the Valley can relate to his creative side.

About J. Pierce: J. Pierce grew up in Chicago, where his family struggled to make ends meet and had to live a portion of his life in and out of hotels and foster care. His passion for art started when people around school would ask him to custom design t-shirts and other clothing items, which eventually lead on to creating canvas art. Today, he finds his motivation in his girlfriend of over 10 years, Christy, other local collaborators, and social media. His goal is to make a business and brand off of Arizona and loves that people in the Valley are always growing, genuine, and positive.

Show Notes:

How Justin started his work.

Telling us about his collaborations.

Telling us about his support system.

Highs and lows.

A day in his shoes of building his brand.

Connecting with the Art of Ice Cream.

Advice from Justin.

What brought on his motivation to change his life and do art.

How is Instagram valuable to him.

His favorite Arizona restaurant.

Why did he choose Arizona.

Who would you like to be featured on Why Arizona?

Let us know at: http://whyarizona.com/ or on Instagram @whyarizona.

Connect with J. Pierce on Instagram: @iamjpierce

View the J. Pierce website here:

https://www.artbyjpierce.com/

And don't forget to connect with your host, Zachary Hall, on Instagram: @zacharyhall

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Why Arizona host, Zachary Hall, sat down with Scott Keppel of STS Training Systems. Scott is a certified personal trainer and world class fitness and nutrition coach. After being bullied throughout his younger life, Scott took his high school passions of football and weight-lifting to a new level and decided to start his own business, a fitness gym.

About Scott Keppel: With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Scott has helped accomplish many individual's lifestyle and fitness goals. He is the official trainer for Miss Arizona USA, Miss Teen Arizona USA, Miss Arizona, Miss Arizona Outstanding Teen, and many others. He also gives pregnant women and those recovering from breast cancer tools to exercise safely while also transforming their lives. His focus is to "empower women of all ages and fitness levels and show them how strong and beautiful they can become."

Show Notes:

Scott's background and younger life.

How Scott got to Arizona.

When/why Scott became a personal trainer.

Scott's advice on where to start - fitness wise.

Scott's background in bodybuilding.

Where Scott found his confidence.

His wife's story of battling cancer.

Steps to start building a better lifestyle.

Scott's main mission.

Who would you like to be featured on Why Arizona? Let us know at: http://whyarizona.com/ or on Instagram @whyarizona.

Connect with Scott on Instagram: @stsnation

View the STS website here:

http://scottkeppel.com/

And don't forget to connect with your host, Zachary Hall, on Instagram: @zacharyhall

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Zachary Hall is sitting down with Media Anchor and Surprise, AZ native, Kristen Keogh! Kristen has traveled the country anchoring the news and can now be found on 12 News Arizona. An alumni of Arizona State University, her passion for sports guided her to a career working for both the Arizona Diamondback and the Arizona Coyotes. Show Notes:

- When did Kristen Keogh get into media?

- Being a Diamondbacks Rally-Back

- Dealing with self-confidence issues

- How to pump up a crowd?

- How Kristen Keogh got her first News Anchor job?

- Why she likes to go unscripted on set?

- What goes into being a reporter?

- Why social media is pushing people to be more vulnerable and authentic

- Kristen Keogh's Facebook Live Show, Around AZ

- Her Blog, http://herewithher.com/

- How has social media changed broadcasting?

- The importance of mentors

- How to Ask for What You Want

- Living with a Chronic Illness

- What's In Kristen Keogh's Car?

- Where are the best places to eat in Arizona?

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Connect with Kristen Keogh On Instagram: @kristenkeogh https://www.instagram.com/kristenkeogh

Connect with Kristen on her Blog: http://herewithher.com/

Connect with Zachary Hall Everywhere: @zacharyhall https://www.instagram.com/zacharyhall

Zachary Hall is sitting down with Arizona native and world renowned recording artist, GHASTLY! Ghastly, also known as David Lee Crow, talks about how music has inspired his life and how he went form growing up on a cow farm to being a world known DJ. Show Notes:

- GHASTLY's early life growing up in Buckeye, AZ

- Helping out on the family dairy farm

- How his Mom and Dad accidentally pushed him into music

- GHASTLY tells us about his first band, The Irish Font

- How did David Lee Crow get his name GHASTLY?

- How did he keep from giving up while he was homeless, living in his van in Los Angeles?

- Getting his first DJ opportunity

- Why your MINDSET IS SO IMPORTANT and your PERCEPTION CREATES YOUR REALITY!

- GHASTLY's new album: The Mystifying Oracle

- How many people are on his team around him?

- Fun Fact; Zachary Hall's sister went to prom with GHASTLY

- How burning sage at venues has changed the vibe of GHASTLY's shows

- Where are the best places to eat in Arizona?

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Connect with GHASTLY On Instagram: @ghastly https://www.instagram.com/ghastly

Connect with Zachary Hall Everywhere: @zacharyhall https://www.instagram.com/zacharyhall

With special guest Joey Boy in the house, Zachary Hall sits down to talk about becoming a radio personality, navigating a world of celebrities, and why being a Dad is the best gig of all! Show Notes:

- What brought Joey to Phoenix?

- Why is the Phoenix, AZ community so special?

- How did he get his start in radio?

- How has Joey Boy been able to incorporate his family into his work life and why we love it?!

- #THEMORNINGMESS

- The 3:30 DIRTY DIRTY

- Why everyone gets fired in the radio industry?

- How has radio changed because of social media?

- What were some of his most impactful interviews to look back on?

- The NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

- PITBULL

- Why everyone should find a mentor?!

- Why you should be willing to mentor those behind you!?

- Where are the best spots to eat in Phoenix?

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Connect with Joey Boy directly:

Instagram: @whosjoeyboy

https://www.instagram.com/whosjoeyboy

Twitter: @joeyboy1

https://twitter.com/joeyboy1

Connect with Zachary Hall Everywhere: @zacharyhall https://www.instagram.com/zacharyhall

Today Zachary Hall is sitting down with Phoenix City Councilman and candidate to be our next mayor, Daniel Valenzuela. As a Glendale firefighter and presence in our political community, Daniel is here to talk with Zach about the growth of Phoenix and how it's impacted his life to give back to our community. Show Notes:

The impact of growing up in a single-parent home

The impact of the Boys & Girls Club on youth in our community

Why Phoenix is striving to create more co-working spaces and promote entrepreneurship

#codePHX and the impact of teaching our youth technology

Why free youth programs are so important

How is Arizona closing the gender gap in the tech industry?

Why it was so important to get the light rail in downtown Phoenix

Phoenix is going to have Rainbow crosswalks in our city to help promote equality

Daniel Valenzuela recalls his first day at City Hall

Do you know the difference between REFLECTION & REPRESENTATION?

How does Phoenix, AZ stand out among other large cities in the United States?

Why you should get out and vote in November, 2018.

Where are the best places to eat in Phoenix, AZ?

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Who would you like to see featured on our show? Let us know at: [email protected]

Connect with Daniel Valenzuela directly:

Instagram: @daniel4phx

https://www.instagram.com/daniel4phx

Twitter: @daniel4phxmayor

https://twitter.com/daniel4phxmayor

Facebook: Daniel Valenzuela For Mayor www.facebook.com/DTValenzuela

Connect with Zachary Hall Everywhere: @zacharyhall https://www.instagram.com/zacharyhall

Joining Zachary Hall on the podcast today is James Garcia. Once the only Latino editor in the country for an Alternative Weekly Newspaper, James now spends his time helping to build and strengthen the Hispanic / Latino community with the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. James also spends his time writing and producing plays and is the founder of New Carpa Theatre. Show Notes:

- Writing Plays

- Connecting with the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

- Helping With Immigration

- Correcting SB 1070

- Why Arizona's Hispanic Community Is So Important

- Bringing a Hispanic Voice to Journalism

- Hispanic Businesses In Arizona

- Entrepreneurs Win With An "Immigrant Mentality"

- Arizona Border Trade With Mexico

- Who Does The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Benefit & Who Should Join

- Advice to Business Owners

- Celebrating the Hispanic Community In Arizona

- Favorite Places to Eat In Phoenix

Thank you for listening! Don't forget to "Like" and Subscribe!

Who would you like to see featured on our show? Let us know at: [email protected]

Find out more about the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: http://www.azhcc.com/

Connect with Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Instagram: @azhcc

https://www.instagram.com/azhcc

Connect with James Garcia Directly and Check Out His Theatre Work: https://www.newcarpa.org/

Connect with Zachary Hall Everywhere: @zacharyhall https://www.instagram.com/zacharyhall

Zachary Hall is joined by Scott Flansburg, The Human Calculator. Scott is a multi-award winning Guinness World Record holder for the "Fastest Human Calculation" which includes correctly adding a randomly selected two-digit number (38) to itself 36 times in 15 seconds without the use of a calculator (faster than a person could do with a calculator). They're talking about why he's made Arizona his home, traveling the world changing the way people look at math, and what it's like going on Oprah! Show Notes:

- What has changed in Arizona over the last 30 years?

- How Regis Philbin gave him his name, The Human Calculator

- How do you turn math into a performance?

- How do you get kids excited about math?

- How do you turn an obscure talent into a business?

- Golfing with Alice Cooper

- Magic behind the NUMBER NINE

- How to keep numbers a positive focus as an adult

- How to become mentally strong

- Celebrating Mathletes All Over The World

- The Arizona Counting Bee

- Advice to parents to help kids be excited about math

- Favorite Golf Courses in Arizona

- Scott Flansburg PERFORMS HIS WORLD RECORD!

- Can this be learned or is this a gift?

- What was it like to be featured in "Stan Lee's Superhumans"

- Going on Oprah and getting to work at her school in South Africa

- His own show on The History Channel, "The History Channel"

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Who would you like to see featured on our show? Let us know at: [email protected]

Book Scott for your event:

http://www.scottflansburg.com/

Connect with Scott on Social:

Twitter: @humancalculator

https://twitter.com/humancalculator

Instagram: @humancalculator https://www.instagram.com/humancalculator

Zachary Hall is sitting down with a leader from one of the largest businesses in Arizona, Shannon Breen! Shannon is the SVP of Logistics for Knight/Swift Transportation. (Yep, the trucks you see all over the nation. ) We're diving into his unconventional path to get here, how working in the restaurant industry made him a better corporate executive, and and why you don't need a title to step up and be a leader! Show Notes:

- Shannon's College Experience at ASU

- What is logistics and did Shannon find it on purpose?

- The Story of Swift and Knight Transportation and there recent Merger

- The back story how everything gets to your table

- What did Shannon learn in the restaurant industry

- Why EVERYONE should spend time in the service industry

- Why leadership has NOTHING TO DO WITH TITLES!

- Favorite places to golf in Arizona

- Knight and Swift transportation working with the Special Olympics

- How their company gives back to our community here in Arizona

- What are Shannon's Favorite Arizona Restaurants

- How do you leave a legacy?

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Who would you like to see featured on our show? Let us know at: [email protected]

Find out more about Knight and Swift Transportation: http://www.knighttrans.com/

http://www.swifttrans.com/

Connect with their Socials: Swift Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swift_transportation/?hl=en

Knight Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/driveknight/?hl=en