Finding Arizona Podcast

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PODCAST #472 - ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATION, ARIZONA PRESIDENT CHAD NIKKEL Aug 31, 2025

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Our host sits down with Chad Nikkel, President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Arizona. As a seasoned entrepreneur, and business coach, Chad’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the power of community. From feeling feeling burned out and isolated, it wasn't until he discovered the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) that hesitation became a transformative experience, giving him the support, candor, and camaraderie he didn’t know he needed. Today, Chad is not only building and coaching businesses but also helping other entrepreneurs scale smarter through EO and the Accelerator program. REMINDER: You’re not alone in the grind, this episode is packed with wisdom you can put into action.

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PODCAST #471 - OHM FITNESS - FELICIA ROMERO Aug 24, 2025

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Felicia Romero’s podcast kicks off with a classic crossroads: stick with the safe route her family imagined, or take a chance on something that truly lit her up. It wasn’t until she started training clients out of her own garage that she really felt alive! We dive into pivots- no matter how scary- and learn how it helped her build a life and business that she loves. Connect with Felicia:

Website: http://feliciaromero.com

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PODCAST #470 - AI DADDY Aug 16, 2025

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If you’ve been wondering how to turn AI from an intimidating buzzword into a game-changing business tool, this conversation with Lucas Petty, CEO of AI Daddy is a must listen. We explore how businesses can embrace AI without losing their human touch. A lifelong sci-fi fan, Lucas’s journey into AI began the moment he got early access to ChatGPT—and by the next morning, he’d decided to pivot his entire tech startup toward AI solutions. Since then, he’s built a reputation for making artificial intelligence approachable, practical, and transformative for everyday business operations.

Connect with AI Daddy:Website: aidaddy.comEmail: info@ai-daddy.com

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PODCAST #469 - ECM TECHNOLOGIES Aug 09, 2025

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Host Jose Acevedo sits down with Sofia Lozoya, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Brand Strategies at ECM Technologies, to explore how data-driven HVAC innovation is making buildings greener, smarter, and more efficient. Drawing from her first-generation background, she reflects on how curiosity, creativity, and resilience shaped her approach to solving real-world challenges—especially in Arizona’s extreme climate. From preserving art at the Phoenix Art Museum to helping organizations slash energy consumption, Sofia reveals how ECM’s groundbreaking solutions, like Thermoclear and the Compressor Assurance Program, are transforming the way buildings operate.Connect with ECM Technologies:

Website: ecm-technologies.net

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PODCAST #468 - AZ SLEEPY TEEPEE Aug 02, 2025

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On this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, we meet Dana Maciag, founder of AZ Sleepy Teepee. What began as a fun idea for her daughter's party quickly transformed into a thriving business that redefined luxury sleepovers and glamping in Arizona. As AZ's original sleepover experience company, Dana has grown her brand over the past seven years, offering stylish indoor setups, outdoor glamping tents, luxury picnics, and even balloon décor for all ages. We also explore the logistics of scaling a product and service-based business, and why she's now mentoring others in the industry. Connect with AZ Sleepy Teepee:

Website: azsleepyteepee.com
Instagram: @azsleepyteepee

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PODCAST #467 – FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER PHOENIX Jul 26, 2025

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In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Ted Taylor, Executive Director of Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, to celebrate the nonprofit’s 25-year legacy of transforming lives through innovative, family-first solutions to homelessness. Ted shares how the organization has helped more than 2,100 families, maintained a 70% success rate in transitioning families into stable housing, and built strong community partnerships across the Valley.

Connect with Family Promise of Greater Phoenix

Phone: (480) 659‑5227
Website: familypromiseaz.org
Address: 7221 E Belleview St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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PODCAST #466 – BROOKE DEANNE Jul 19, 2025

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Meet Brooke Deanne—a Trauma Healing Mentor, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), and NLP Practitioner. We explore her powerful journey of overcoming indoctrination, religious abuse, and toxic relationships. Brooke shares how she turned her pain into purpose, using holistic tools to help women break free from trauma, rebuild their identities, and create lives rooted in authenticity and self-love.

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Website: https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com/
Instagram: @brooke.deanne
Book: Shattered, Broken & Beautiful

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PODCAST #465 - COPPERSTATE AUTO AND FLEET Jul 12, 2025

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In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with brother Carl Brown from Copperstate Auto and Fleet, a family- and veteran-owned auto repair and fleet service based in Mesa. They share how their deep-rooted Mesa legacy—built over their dedication—paired with expert mechanics and genuine customer care, has made them a trusted name in the community. We explore their values of transparency, precision diagnostics, and neighborhood-first service, understanding how they’ve evolved as Mesa grew—and why they treat every vehicle like family.Connect with Copperstate Auto and Fleet

Phone: (480) 969‑7244
Website: copperstateauto.com
Address: 536 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201

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PODCAST #464 - BRIGHT ENDOCRINOLOGY Jul 06, 2025

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In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Dr. Heather Saran—founder of Bright Endocrinology, Scottsdale’s first concierge endocrine practice—to uncover her journey from traditional medicine to launching a personalized, patient-focused model of care. Her story highlights the power of aligning care with compassion and dedication to helping patients actually shine bright and live well. Dr. Saran also shares her vision for continuing to grow the practice and enhance its approach to preventative, lifestyle-based medicine.Connect with Bright Endocrinology

Phone: (480) 725‑6315
Website: brightendocrinology.com
Address: 14354 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Suite 18, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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PODCAST #463 - A NEW LEAF Jun 28, 2025

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Tanner Swanson – Communications Manager at A New Leaf – joins the Finding Arizona Podcast to share the impactful and heartfelt mission behind one of Arizona’s most vital nonprofit organizations. With over 50 years of community service, A New Leaf is known for its deep commitment to supporting families facing domestic violence, homelessness, and serious life challenges. Tanner walks us through how the organization uses communication and storytelling to raise awareness, build trust, and connect people to critical resources. From personal stories of transformation to the challenges of nonprofit messaging, this conversation dives into the behind-the-scenes work that fuels real change in the Valley.Connect with A New Leaf