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Tucson Business Radio

by Stone Payton

Business RadioX ® is amplifying the voice of business by sharing unscripted conversations from local business leaders serving their market, their community, and their profession.

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  1. TMBS E56: Dr. Neil Barnard MD, Your Body In Balance

    Dr. Barnard is president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a faculty member of the George Washington University School of Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 2016, he founded Barnard Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to create a new model that...

  2. TMBS E53; Christina Riley, Key to Improving Reading Scores

    NONPROFIT S INNOVATIVE LITERACY MISSION MAY BE KEY TO IMPROVING READING SCORES Why after 20 years of reform are student scores stagnant on the Nation s Report Card? Find out how one national nonprofit is changing the story on student literacy scores AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW: Christina Riley, EL...

  3. HW&W Ep16: Lisa Krikawa and Kathy Zillman-Ogden

    GUESTS: Lisa Krikawa, Entrepreneur and coach Lisa Krikawa, Coach and Krikawa Master Jewelers 21 E Congress St Tucson, AZ 85701 520-235-3879 [email protected] Websites: lisakrikawa.com / krikawa.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Lisa Krikawa is a serial entrepreneur....

  4. TMBS E55: Nela Richardson, healthy relationship w/ money

    Nela Richardson joined Edward Jones in 2018. As an investment strategist, she analyzes and interprets economic trends and market conditions, identifies risks and opportunities, and recommends strategies to help clients reach their long-term financial goals. Prior to joining Edward Jones…

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  5. TMBS E54; Priscilla Rodriguez, Understanding the SAT

    Understanding What to Expect on the SAT, How to Practice, and How It Can Help with College Applications GUEST: Priscilla Rodriguez, Vice President, College Readiness Assessments, The College Board Background Taking the SAT can be intimidating for students, but it doesn t have to be. The…

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  6. FITBOJE E4: Donna DeConcini, AZ Animal Food Bank

    Director Southern Arizona Animal Food Bank nonprofit Tucson Food Truck Rally [email protected] 520-982-2645 Southern Arizona Animal Food Bank nonprofit is the umbrella for Tucson Food Truck Rally, Broadway Houghton Market, Bear Canyon Market, Sahuarita Plaza Market, Mt Lemmon Summerhaven &…

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  7. TTech Talk, E10: Tucson Fire Department & Technology

    GUESTS: Joshua Housman Fire Captain Tucson Fire Department 300 S Fire Central Place Tucson, AZ 85701 520-449-4973 Email: [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Josh is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he competed as a member of the Lumberjack football…

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  8. TMBS E52; Ben Sussna, The Next Craze in Meatless Menu

    THE NEXT CRAZE IN MEATLESS MENU OPTIONS HAS ARRIVED: WINGS! Hear about the latest meat alternative to hit the market, the health benefits of meat alternative mycoprotein, and meatless options for your big game party menu BACKGROUND: Meat alternatives and plant-based options are one of the...

  9. YHFRE E4: Steve S. Rack, Sr. Loan Officer, Fairway Mortgage

    SteveSrackangast, Senior loan officer Fairway Mortgage 10195 N. Oracle Road, Suite 121 Tucson, AZ 85737 520.940.2996 Email: [email protected] WebsiteURL:https://www.fairwayindependentmc.com/Steve-Srackangast SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Steve grew up in Michigan and has been…

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  10. TMBS E51; Dr. Scott Adzick, MD, MMM, FACS, FAAP

    Scott Adzick, MD, MMM, FACS, FAAP, is Surgeon-in-Chief of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the founder and Director of the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. Areas of Expertise: Fetal surgery, Clinical applications of fetal diagnosis and therapy, Endocrine surgery, Neonatal Surgery,...

  11. CTWJ Ep15: John Wilfert, Owner Smoothie Factory , Plus

    John Wilfert: Owner of JW Companies – Smoothie Factory ( 2 locations in Tucson) BUNZnGUNZ SF Nation JW Fitness and Consulting Smoothie Factory 4246 N 1st Ave. Tucson AZ 520-850-6525 Next to Sprouts and LA Fitness on 1st and Wetmore Smoothie Factory 1031 N. Park Ave. Tucson AZ 85719 520-300-5945...

  12. TMBS E50; Sandra Yancey. CEO eWomenNetwork

    Sandra G. Yancey, CEO and Founder eWomenNetwork, Inc. (972) 620-9995 ext. 1031 [email protected] www.eWomentNetwork.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Sandra Yancey is on a mission to help one million women entrepreneurs each achieve one million dollars in...

  13. TMB E30; Forty-Niner Golf & CC, & Square One Intern

    GUESTS: Casey Polivehak, Director of Golf Forty-Niner Country Club 12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd Tucson, AZ 85749 520-749-4925 ext 1 Email: [email protected] Website: http://fortyninercc.com/index.htm SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Casey is the Director of Golf and Sales at…

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  14. IMPACT Ep3: Three Non-Profits Collaborating Together

    Michele Santorelli, Program Director IMPACT of Southern Arizona 3535 E Hawser Street Tucson, AZ 85739 520-825-0009 [email protected] impactsoaz.org SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | I am originally from the Big Apple , but I am elated to now live in the Baked Apple . Soon after I was…

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  15. TBO Ep3: The Business of Death – The Legacy Left Behind

    Allison C. Manning Attorney Kinghorn Heritage Law Group, PLC Phone: (520) 529-4000 heritagelawaz.com Website: www.heritagelawaz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KHarizona/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KinghornLaw Youtube: www.youtube.com/KinghornHeritageLawGroupPLCTucson As a...

  16. FITBOJE E3: Buck Garret – CBD & Chef Rick Tarin

    GUEST: Buck Garrett Green Goo (CBD pain relief products) 13340 E Wildcat Mesa Dr. Vail, AZ 85641 520-704-2833 [email protected] Biographical Data. Spent nearly 30 years in the Micrographics field. Was Operations Manager, District Operations Manager, National Product Manager, National Sales...

  17. SBBV Ep 13: First Anniversary Show

    Andrew Birgensmith, Talent Buyer & Commercial Rental Agent The Fox Tucson Theatre 17 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701 520-547-3040 [email protected] www.foxtucson.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | The Fox Tucson Theatre opened on April 11, 1930, as a dual vaudeville/movie…

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  18. TMBS E47; Julie Brown, Take Positive Healthy Action in 2020

    LIFETIME OPENS ITS DESTINATIONS TO EVERYONE DEC. 28 THROUGH JAN. 5 TO KICK OFF A HEALTHY YEAR AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH THE LIFETIME FOUNDATION AND MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION. Julie joined Life Time as a fitness and nutrition Professional in October 2011 and has had the opportunity to…

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  19. TMBS E47; Sean Kevelighan CEO of III

    GUEST: Sean Kevelighan Sean Kevelighan joined the I.I.I. as its Chief Executive Officer in 2016. Previously, he was Group Head of Public Affairs for Zurich Insurance Group where he oversaw Government and Industry Affairs as well as Corporate Responsibility. He joined Zurich in 2013 as Head of...

  20. YHFRE E3; So, You Want to be a Realtor

    GUESTS: Tom McNamara, Realtor – Realty Executives Realty Executives Tucson Elite 6760 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85704 520 820-7361 [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn Tom spent almost 40 years in the broadcasting business, then became a full-time realtor 5 years ago. He's been licensed...

  21. HW&W Ep15: Karen Russo & Paige Day

    GUESTS: Karen Russo, Award-Winning Author, The Money Keys, and Creator of Lead Your Money Coaching The Money Keys 7904 E Chaparral Rd, #A110-486 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 602.571.4859 [email protected] www.TheMoneyKeys.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Karen Russo is the…

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  22. FITBOJE E2: Chef Roberto Ortiz / Chef Gordon Berger

    GUESTS: Chef Roberto Ortiz – I graduated star career academy in 2013, I've worked at skyline country club Ventanna country club, Arizona national golf course Yoshimatsu Japanese eatery. I've worked very hard to get where I am with a handful of people that have inspired me. I'm originally from New...

  23. TMBS E46; Priscilla Rodriguez, College Planning Steps

    COLLEGE PLANNING STEPS AFTER YOUR CHILD GETS THEIR PSAT/NMSQT SCORES Priscilla Rodriguez, Vice President, College Readiness Assessments, The College Board. Priscilla Rodriguez is the vice president of College Readiness Assessments at the College Board, where she leads the organization s programs...

  24. TMBS E45, Optimistic Small Business Owners, Sharon Miller

    IT SEEMS THAT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ARE OPTIMISTIC AND PLANNING FOR GROWTH IN 2020 Changes in U.S. Trade Policies Increasingly Impacting Entrepreneurs Sharon Miller is the head of Small Business at Bank of America. Her team is responsible for providing access to capital in the communities we…

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  25. TMB E29; Bryan Vitagliano, Beau Barger, Bob Dytko

    GUESTS: Bryan Vitagliano, Business Broker Strategic Business Brokers Group 9318 N 95th Way, Suite A-108 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-508-0611 [email protected] www.businessbrokerphoenixaz.com SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn | Bryan has had successful careers in the sports, service and healthcare...

  26. CTWJ Ep14 w/ Brianna Dang Production Manager

    GUEST: Brianna Dang Production Manager I was born and raised here in Tucson, Arizona. I grew up in my parent's home alongside my 4 siblings. I have 3 older sisters and 1 older brother making me the baby of the family. I have been married 9 years now to my husband David and we have 2 kids of [...]

  27. TTech Talk: Technology and Beauty in Tucson, Ep9

    GUESTS; Cindy O'Connell Bella Beauty Solutions Cindy O'Connell. She is originally from Massachusetts. Lived in Florida and Montana. She has 2 children and 3 grandchildren. She has been in the beauty industry for 40 years. She was a Mary Kay Consultant in Massachusetts for over 15 years and 5…

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  28. TMB E28; IFA Board Members Discuss Filming in Tucson

    GUESTS: Genie Joseph, MFA, Ph.D. – President Genie is an Emmy Award-winning producer, director, and screenwriter. She has written over two dozen screenplays and has seven independently produced feature films. She was a former ABC Producer/Director and the former CEO of Hawaii Movie Studios.…

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  29. TMBS E44; How Rural Areas Can Stay Online All The Time

    GUEST: Steven Mesnick, Vice President, Marketing and Pricing, Viasat Inc. Steve has more than 15 years of experience in the technology industry; expertise in strategy, pricing, business development, product management, CRM and sales operations for both consumer and business customer segments.…

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  30. TMBS E43; Top Budget Busters and Blunders – in 2020

    Sri Reddy, Senior Vice President, Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Financial Group® Sri Reddy brings a well-rounded perspective informed by more than 20 years of experience in many corners of the financial services industry to his role overseeing Principal's retail annuity, pension risk...

  31. TBO Ep2: The Business of GIVING

    Guests: Kate Maguire Jensen President & CEO Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona Phone: (520) 326-0060 X107 [email protected] Website: https://rmhctucson.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmhctucson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmhctucson Instagram:...

  32. TMBS E38; Ed Sandrick, Veterans' Medicare options, in 2020

    Ed Sandrick, Director of the Veterans Channel 1(646) 876-9923 / 2488244929# www.Humana.com/Medicare Ed Sandrick is the director of the Veteran Channel, Humana Strategic Alliances, and has been with Humana for 17 years. Ed is also the point person for Humana s national veteran service organization...

  33. TMBS E39; Kathy Cummings, Back to Renting???

    A recent BANK OF AMERICA REPORT Found THAT HAPPY HOMEOWNERS WOULDN T GO BACK TO RENTING. Kathy Cummings, SVP, Homeownership Solutions & Affordable Housing Programs at Bank of America. The 2019 Fall Homebuyer Insights Report confirms what we suspected: owning a home makes Americans happier by…

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  34. TMB E24; The New Banner Alzheimer s Institute Center

    GUESTS: Chad Rohlfs, Chief Development Officer Banner Health Foundation, Tucson 1625 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719 520.694.3967 [email protected] https://www.bannerhealthfoundation.org/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Chad M. Rohlfs is Chief Development Officer for Banner Health...

  35. HW&W Ep 14: w/ Roxanne Holly, Talks Entrepreneurship

    GUEST: Roxanne Holly Essential Services 520 235-2650 [email protected] I have lived in Tucson for 37 years. I am an entrepreneur, a mother, and a grandmother. I am a first-generation college graduate. My background is in business and finance. I had a 31-year career as CFO of the Easterseals Blake...

  36. YHERE E2; Focus on Fourth Avenue

    GUESTS: Shannon Riggs & DeeDee Koenen, Chair, Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition (Shannon) founding member Shannon Riggs, Chair, Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition (Shannon) founding member Historic Fourth Ave Coalition 422 N 4th Ave Tucson, AZ 85705 [email protected]…

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  37. CTWJ Ep13 w/ Ellen Golden, Goldsmith Real Estate

    Ellen Golden, Designated Broker Goldsmith Real Estate 5431 N. Oracle Road, Suite 191 Tucson AZ 8570 Office: (520) 219-3100 Cell: (520) 235-9264 goldsmithtucson.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Ellen Golden has 20 years experience in both residential and commercial real estate. She grew up in Southern...

  38. TTech Talk: Photography & Videography in Tucson, Ep8

    GUESTS: Russell Johnson, Photographer, and Videographer SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Perfect Look Photography is a photography business that serves: individuals, families, wedding parties, children's parties, family reunions, models, actors, and actresses, etc. to meet all of their photography needs.…

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  39. SANP Ep1: Inaugural Show, Super Hero's Impacting Our Community

    GUESTS: John Klippstein, OV Optimist Club-Past President PO Box 68171 Oro Valley AZ 85737 520-591-2537 [email protected] Orovalleyoptimist.com The son of famed Chicago Cubs pitcher Johnny Klippstein and a former pitcher himself, John Klippstein (aka Klipper), has called Tucson home since...

  40. TMBS E35 Wright Lassiter 111, Pres/CEO Henry Ford Health

    Wright Lassiter III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Health System BACKGROUND: At its third-annual combined gathering of CEOs, CHROs and CDOs, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion (CEO Action) will host more than 300 signatory organizations on November 14, 2019, in New York...

  41. Ep#26: Kenneth (Ken) G. Alexander and Bob Dytko

    GUESTS: Ken Alexander, Owner Ken s Hardwood Barbecue 5250 E 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85749 (520)745-4746 [email protected] www.kenshardwoodbbq.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Ken Alexander is the founder of the award-winning restaurant Ken s Hardwood BBQ in Tucson, AZ. You were…

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  42. TMBS E30, Gene Goldman, CIO Cetera Investment Mgmt.

    GUEST: Gene Goldman, CFA – Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research, Cetera Investment Management Gene Goldman is responsible for the strategic direction and continued growth of the firm s research offerings. His role includes setting the vision for superior capabilities and enabling the...

  43. TTechTalk, Technology in Healthcare, Dr. S. Murphy Ep7

    GUESTS: SEAN MURPHY, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER TUCSON ER & HOSPITAL 4575 E BROADWAY BLVD TUCSON, AZ 85711 [email protected] 214.998.3911 (NARY S CELL) HOSPITAL NUMBER IS 520.375.9111 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Sean Murphy is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and the Chief Medical...

  44. TMBS E29; Insomnia/Sleep Difficulties Effect Quality of Life

    About Dr. Phyllis C. Zee: Dr. Phyllis C. Zee is the Benjamin and Virginia T. Boshes Professor in Neurology and Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Northwestern University s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where she is also Associate Director of the Center for Sleep and...

  45. Ep#25: Barbara McClure, Jennifer English, Cheri Belussi

    GUESTS: Barbara McClure, Executive Director IMPACT of Southern Arizona 3535 E Hawser Street Tucson, AZ 85739 520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 [email protected] www.impactsoaz.org SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Barbara McClure [...]

  46. TMBS E28, Thomas C Corbridge, MD, Adj. Prof. of Medicine

    Thomas C. Corbridge, M.D., is a medical expert for GSK and pulmonologist in Chicago, Illinois Thomas C. Corbridge, M.D., is a medical expert for GSK and pulmonologist in Chicago, Illinois, affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is also an...

  47. TBO Ep1: Inaugural, Talks Travel w/ Gibson, Shafiqullah & Schmaltz

    GUESTS: Dan Gibson Senior Director of Communications Visit Tucson Phone: (800) 638-8350 [email protected] Website: https://www.visittucson.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitTucson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VisitTucsonAZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visittucson/…

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  48. TMBS E27, Michelle McLellan, Sr. Product Mgmt Exec. at BofA

    Michelle McLellan, Senior Product Management Executive at Bank of America Nearly 80 percent of homes in the U.S. are at least 20 years old according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. And some much older than that. Aging homes means many homeowners either want to bring...

  49. TMBS E26, James Billl Oxford, American Legion Commander

    James W. Bill Oxford, The National Commander Vietnam War veteran James W. Bill Oxford was elected national commander of the nearly 2 million-member American Legion on August 29, 2019, in Indianapolis, during the organization s 101st national convention. He has been a member of the nation s…

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  50. Small Biz Big Voices Ep 12, Panel of Chefs

    GUESTS: Mary Steiger, Co-Owner / Chef 5845 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704 (520) 408-9000 [email protected] http://www.gourmetgirlsglutenfree.com Mary attended the prestigious Scottsdale Culinary Institute, graduating valedictorian of her class. She worked as a pastry chef in a variety of...

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Business RadioX ® is amplifying the voice of business by sharing unscripted conversations from local business leaders serving their market, their community, and their profession.

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How many episodes does Tucson Business Radio have?

Tucson Business Radio has 474 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 14, 2021.

What is Tucson Business Radio about?

Business RadioX ® is amplifying the voice of business by sharing unscripted conversations from local business leaders serving their market, their community, and their profession.

How often does Tucson Business Radio release new episodes?

Tucson Business Radio publishes a few times a week, based on its 474 episodes since August 2018.

Who hosts Tucson Business Radio?

Tucson Business Radio is created and hosted by Stone Payton.
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