Scottsdale City Council Candidate Series: Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Crystal Carroll
Release Date: 06/22/2026
Scottsdale Unified School District: What’s Next for Our Schools? | Part 2 with Dr. Scott Menzel
Scottsdale Vibes
The conversation continues as Alicia Haygood sits down with Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel for Part 2 of their conversation about the future of SUSD. In this episode, Alicia and Dr. Menzel continue their discussion about what comes next following the district’s school closure discussions. Dr. Menzel explains what Phase Three could look like, the district’s plans to develop growth strategies for each learning community, and the goal of creating thriving schools that attract families back to Scottsdale Unified. They also take a closer look at the proposed...
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Small Business Saturday: Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons with Dr. Paul Holden
Scottsdale Vibes
Welcome to a special Small Business Saturday episode of the Scottsdale Vibes Podcast! Scottsdale has become a destination for health, wellness, innovation, and aesthetics, and in this episode, we’re talking with one of the experts helping shape that reputation. Host Alicia Haygood sits down with Dr. Paul Holden of Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons, a double board certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes exclusively in the face, nose, and neck. Dr. Holden is nationally recognized for his expertise in rhinoplasty, complex revision surgery, and innovative facial rejuvenation techniques...
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Back to School with SUSD Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel (Part 1 of 2)
Scottsdale Vibes
As another school year begins, Scottsdale Vibes sits down with Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel for the first of a special two-part conversation about the future of education in Scottsdale. In Part 1, host Alicia Haygood and Dr. Menzel discuss what families can expect this school year, including school safety, academic achievement, district priorities, enrollment, teacher recruitment and retention, school funding, and how SUSD is preparing students for future success. They also answer some of the biggest questions parents have as students head back to the...
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Sponsor My Athlete: A New Way to Fund Youth Sports
Scottsdale Vibes
Youth sports can build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong memories, but they can also come with a hefty price tag. What if there was a way to help offset those costs while teaching young athletes valuable life skills at the same time? In this episode of Scottsdale Vibes, we sit down with Scottsdale native Mandy Holmes, founder of Sponsor My Athlete, to discuss how families can turn their athlete's story into meaningful sponsorship opportunities. After successfully securing sponsorships for her own son, Mandy created a step-by-step system that helps parents build authentic partnerships with...
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Turning Leftovers into Lifelines with Musically Fed
Scottsdale Vibes
Music has the power to bring people together, but what happens after the final encore? In this episode of the Scottsdale Vibes Podcast, Alicia Haygood sits down with Maria Brunner, Arizona Chapter Director for Musically Fed, to discuss how the nonprofit rescues surplus food from concerts, sporting events, and entertainment venues to feed local families experiencing food insecurity. One of the most inspiring parts of Musically Fed's work is the incredible support they receive from the entertainment industry. Many touring artists specifically request that any untouched backstage catering...
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Scottsdale City Council Candidate Series: Solange Whitehead
Scottsdale Vibes
The Scottsdale City Council election is approaching, and Scottsdale Vibes is helping voters get to know the candidates before ballots arrive. In this special election series, host Alicia Haygood sits down with the individuals seeking to help shape Scottsdale’s future. In this fourth episode, Alicia sits down with candidate Solange Whitehead. The conversation covers the issues Scottsdale residents are talking about most, including growth and development, traffic, public safety, water resources, fiscal responsibility, neighborhood preservation, and maintaining Scottsdale’s unique...
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Scottsdale City Council Candidate Series: Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Crystal Carroll
Scottsdale Vibes
The Scottsdale City Council election is approaching, and Scottsdale Vibes is helping voters get to know the candidates before ballots arrive. In this special election series, host Alicia Haygood sits down with the individuals seeking to help shape Scottsdale’s future. In this third episode, Alicia sits down with candidates Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Crystal Carroll. The conversations cover the issues Scottsdale residents are talking about most, including growth and development, traffic, public safety, water resources, fiscal responsibility, neighborhood preservation, and maintaining...
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Scottsdale City Council Candidate Series: Raoul Zubia and Bob Littlefield
Scottsdale Vibes
The Scottsdale City Council election is approaching, and Scottsdale Vibes is helping voters get to know the candidates before ballots arrive. In this special election series, host Alicia Haygood sits down with the individuals seeking to help shape Scottsdale’s future. In this second episode, Alicia speaks with City Council candidates Raoul Zubia and Bob Littlefield. The conversations cover the issues Scottsdale residents are talking about most, including growth and development, traffic, public safety, water resources, fiscal responsibility, neighborhood preservation, and maintaining...
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Scottsdale City Council Candidate Series: Ethan Knowlden & Barry Graham
Scottsdale Vibes
The Scottsdale City Council election is approaching, and Scottsdale Vibes is helping voters get to know the candidates before ballots arrive. In this special election series, host Alicia Haygood sits down with the individuals seeking to help shape Scottsdale’s future. In this first episode, Alicia speaks with City Council candidate Ethan Knowlden and current Councilmember Barry Graham, who is seeking re-election. The conversations cover the issues Scottsdale residents are talking about most, including growth and development, traffic, public safety, water resources, fiscal responsibility,...
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VetterCare Pet Sitting With Medical Backgrounds
Scottsdale Vibes
What if your pet sitter had real veterinary training and could recognize health concerns before they became emergencies? Today on Scottsdale Vibes, we’re talking with the founders of VetterCare about how they’re changing pet care by bringing trusted veterinary professionals directly into your home. If you’re a pet owner, you know how stressful it can be to leave your furry family members in someone else’s care, especially if they’re recovering from surgery, need medication, or have ongoing medical needs. Today’s guests saw a major gap in the pet care world and decided to do...
info_outlineThe Scottsdale City Council election is approaching, and Scottsdale Vibes is helping voters get to know the candidates before ballots arrive. In this special election series, host Alicia Haygood sits down with the individuals seeking to help shape Scottsdale’s future.
In this third episode, Alicia sits down with candidates Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Crystal Carroll. The conversations cover the issues Scottsdale residents are talking about most, including growth and development, traffic, public safety, water resources, fiscal responsibility, neighborhood preservation, and maintaining Scottsdale’s unique quality of life.
Whether you've already started researching candidates or are just beginning to learn about the election, these interviews provide an opportunity to hear directly from the people asking for your vote ahead of the July 21st primary election.
Get to know the candidates:
https://www.electmichelle.com/
https://www.crystalforcouncil.com/