Inspiring Living with Mark Candelaria

On this episode of Inspiring Living, we feature Realtor extraordinaire and  friend, Frank Aazami of the Russ Lyon-Sotheby’s Private Client Group. You are in for a very interesting and inspiring story! This episode shows that you need to just go for it-don’t wait for things to happen-go make things happen! His positive energy comes through in the podcast and I know you will be inspired. 

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I so enjoyed recording this podcast with Brad Leavitt, President of A Finer Touch Construction, LLC. He is a very dynamic person, a fantastic builder, husband and father. His career has really blossomed and what he has accomplished in branding himself through his work and social media is very inspiring.   

Brad was born and raised in San Diego, CA as the oldest of 6 children. He grew up in the Construction industry and worked as an electrician throughout High School for Grove Electric with his 2 uncles. 

Brad accepted an offer in 2005 with Trend Homes, a local production home builder in Phoenix, AZ. He worked 1 year as a superintendent before accepting a dream job building custom homes. Rowland Luxury Homes hired Brad in 2006 and immediately he was assigned to be a Project Manager at the 300MM Omni Montelucia Resort and Spa in Paradise Valley, AZ. Brad oversaw the construction and completion of 34 Custom homes that ranged between 2-4MM each. After completion of the 34 custom homes, he then assisted with the completion of the hotel guest rooms, arrival zone, lodge and spa. After Montelucia was complete, Brad worked on numerous other residential and commercial projects in the greater Phoenix Area. In the Fall of 2011, Brad was ready to begin his own company. He joined with his partner Dave Clark to create and manage their own personal real estate portfolio. 

Brad is a very approachable, easy going guy and was such a delight to interview for this podcast. His energy is infectious and his positive can do approach to building and branding his business is remarkable. Check out his work and videos on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn – he nails it.  

For more on Brad, photos and our other podcast episodes, visit Candelaria Design Associate’s Podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Mark Candelaria –Celebrating my 59th with the Ladies in My Life

Ok this podcast will give you a little glimpse into my life and my family as I celebrate my 59th birthday with some special ladies in my life; my mother, Karin Candelaria, my mother-in-law Alette Thomson, my oldest daughter Tiffany Candelaria, and my lovely wife, Isabel! I hope this podcast shows you I am just an average guy who was born in Denver,grew up in Durango and made it to Arizona where I now have a wonderful life I am so thankful for! Mom will share stories from the day I was born. You will get to meet my wonderful mother-in-law Alette and she will fill you in on some of the things we all do together and some of the projects she is working on. Then my oldest daughter Tiffany will share stories of what it was like growing up with her architect father. Finally, my Isabel will share stories from this year’s birthday celebration, her week and freak accident, her recovery and thoughts along the way. Keeping it pretty light and simple this week guys so enjoy and get to know me and my ladies a bit better!

Special shout out to two of my besties, Bill and Andra Miller and the special gift you gave me and my daughter Bella. Love you both. Thanks for all the birthday wishes this week. You are all the best. Next week’s podcast is from Highpoint, NC and the Furniture Market. Catch tickets to the Phoenix Home and Garden VIP Tour featuring a combined Candelaria Design ~ Earth and Images whole house makeover where we will be serving Pozole and Prosecco!

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Anne-Marie stands at the intersection of design, building, and remodeling. 

Anne-Marie’s blending of modern form and function with authentic vintage detail creates energy, fresh simplicity, and livability.

Grounded in classic principles, AMB’s homes entail organic ingredients such as dry white oak floors, walnut, bronze, woolen textiles, and rich hues to create what she calls the “real factor”—leaving no space untouched by a sense of natural. She strives to create environments that raise the quality of life of those who live there.    

Best known for early collaboration with architects, builders, and clients, Anne-Marie delivers a detailed, seamless result by bringing a grassroots approach to every project. With over 20 years of experience, she eliminates the fear factor when embarking on what is sure to be a profoundly satisfying experience.  

Anne-Marie’s work can be found in California, New York City, Connecticut, Memphis, and throughout her home state of Utah. Her list of over 200 clients includes NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz, and professional golfer Johnny Miller. AMB Design enjoys a large variety of style and scope, with projects ranging from the prestigious St. Regis in Deer Valley to The Silverado Resort in Napa Valley to a country manor home in rural Connecticut and the 50k square-foot Fusion-io headquarters.  

http://annemariebarton.com/
https://www.facebook.com/annemarie.barton.52
https://www.instagram.com/annemariebarton/

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Tish Mills Kirk is known for creating highly personalized spaces with a curated over time feel.  As one client said, “Her spaces are always a tranquil feast for the senses. You know the homeowner by the interiors.” 

While the firm has worked throughout the country over the past 20 years, Tish has also completed projects in China and Africa.  She has also participated in numerous designer show houses throughout the United States.

The firm has been recognized with 24 ASID Design Excellence Awards and three National ASIDs. Tish is also a founding member of the Design Leadership Network and Leaders of Design Council. 

https://www.harmoniousliving.net/
http://www.facebook.com/907395013
http://instagram.com/tishmills

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Jason Harris is co-owner of Furnitureland South, the largest furniture store in the world located in High Point, North Carolina. He is also the Founder of The Design Network (TDN), a streaming TV network featuring entertaining video series all about home design, available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire as well as smart TV apps including Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel and Vizio WatchFree.

A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, Harris lectures to professional groups and college students across the country on business development, entrepreneurship and technology application. Jason and his wife Jenny have 5 kids ages 8 to 20; and he enjoys family time as well as golf, running and traveling.

https://www.furniturelandsouth.com/design-consultants/jason-harris
https://www.facebook.com/@JasonEricHarris
https://www.instagram.com/@jasonharrisfls

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Marco is from Rome and before starting his furniture career was involve with the Italian Ministry of Beauty of Art doing art documentary. 25 years ago he decided to move to the USA, bringing along Italian luxury products from hardwood to furniture, cabinetry to kitchens. His goal is to make available to the US market not only large brand name companies, but also the small artisans that do not have the ability to showcase their extraordinary skills across the world with his company Artitalia Group.

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https://twitter.com/artitaliagroup
https://www.facebook.com/ArtitaliaGroup/
https://www.instagram.com/artitaliagroup/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-felicioli-38303a6/

Meet Bill the Barber – at least that’s what I call him. Bill McMurdy is 92 years old and is still cutting hair three days a week at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Barber Salon. He cuts my hair every two weeks and we have been best buds now for nearly three years.  

So why Bill the Barber for my podcast? Well anyone who can get to work three days a week at age 92 qualifies for someone who truly “Inspires Living”! List to his podcast – he is 92 so it’s a little hard to hear but you will get the point and you will definitely see that we have nothing to complain about. Get out there and get after it as Bill does every day.  

Aging is a big topic and one that we are all facing. In fact the year 2030 marks an important demographic turning point in U.S. history according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 National Population Projections. By 2030, all baby boomers will be older than age 65. This will expand the size of the older population so that 1 in every 5 residents will be retirement age. 

I encourage you to go meet Bill and have him give you a haircut – he does ladies too!  

480-947-0622

For photos and our other podcast episodes, visit Candelaria Design Associate’s Podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast