Today and Tomorrow in Scottsdale Episode 164, Shea Najafi, Scottsdale Women Rising.
Today and Tomorrow in Scottsdale
Release Date: 05/27/2025
Building better communities with Charlie Popeck Ep 182
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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.
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Episode 182 Liberty Wildlife and our shared responsibility
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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.
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Episode 181 For Goodness Cakes.
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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.
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Episode 180 Scottsdale duo reimagining public education with Peter and Patti Bezanson from BASIS Educational Ventures
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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.
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Episode 179 with Scottsdale Author Betty Webb
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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.
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Episode 178 Preserving Scottsdale’s desert legacy, with Jenna Kohl
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Jenna Kohl is director of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, one of Scottsdale’s most treasured natural landmarks. Under her leadership, she works to ensure that the Preserve continues to thrive as a model of community stewardship, sustainability, and outdoor recreation. Jenna talks about what it takes to protect and preserve this stunning desert landscape, spanning thousands of acres and hundreds of miles of trails, so it can continue to inspire and sustain generations to come.
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Every Woman’s Marathon comes to Scottsdale with Miranda Abney.
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Every Woman’s Marathon comes to Scottsdale Miranda Abney is one of the driving forces behind the Every Woman’s Marathon, a national running event and festival celebrating women’s strength, wellness, and community. The marathon comes to Scottsdale on Sunday, Nov. 16, with pre-race events all that weekend. Learn more about the marathon’s mission, why Scottsdale was chosen as the host city, and what makes this event unlike any other.
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Episode 176, Donna Tew: bridging service and civilian life
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Donna Tew: bridging service and civilian life Donna Tew leads the SkillBridge program, a Department of Defense initiative that helps service members transition from military to civilian life. SkillBridge partners with organizations like HonorHealth to provide valuable hands-on experience and career opportunities. Donna, who served in the Air Force, shares how this program bridges the gap between service and civilian success.
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Episode 175 with Enid Seiden, dedicated civic volunteer and philanthropic leader whose work embodies the spirit of community in Scottsdale
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Enid Seiden: Inspiring service across Scottsdale Enid Seiden is a dedicated civic volunteer and philanthropic leader whose work embodies the spirit of community in Scottsdale. As vice chair of the Scottsdale Public Library Board and a member of the Foster Care Review Board of Maricopa County, Enid is helping shape a more connected, compassionate city — one family, one reader, and one act of service at a time
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Episode 174 Bridging nature and city life at SCC, with John Weser, Director Center for Native and Urban Wildlife
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Bridging nature and city life at SCC John Weser is director of the Center for Native and Urban Wildlife at Scottsdale Community College. Through his leadership, the center has become a living classroom for conservation — restoring habitats, educating students, and showing how wildlife and urban life can flourish side by side. It’s a conversation about connection, stewardship and the beauty of Arizona’s desert ecosystems
info_outlineShea Najafi: Empowering women and igniting change
Shea Najafi – founder of Scottsdale Women Rising – is a true powerhouse in community activism. Shea’s passion for equity, civic engagement and lifting up women’s voices has made a bold impact in Scottsdale and beyond. Tune in as we talk about what drives her work, how she’s building community and what’s next for this unstoppable force for change.