Inspiring Living with Mark Candelaria

Our podcast features Founder and CEO of Gigi’s Playhouse Phoenix, Jennifer Gage! Gigi’s Playhouse Phoenix provides free programs that are educational and therapeutic in nature to individuals with Down Syndrome from birth through adulthood, their families and the community. Jennifer will share her story of her life, marriage, career, being a mom and her dream of creating Gigi’s Playhouse here in Phoenix.

She also is the the first franchise owner of StretchLab here in Phoenix with three locations. StretchLab is the industry leader in offering one-on-one assisted and group stretching in a fun, energetic, communal environment.

You will be inspired by Jennifer and how a mom of four including her first born daughter, Kaitlyn, who has Down Syndrome and is now 24 years old, decided to make a difference and open the 21st Gigi’s Playhouse in the country right here in Scottsdale – a facility that now serves over 700 families.

You can make a donation directly at:
https://gigisplayhouse.org/phoenix/support-us/

Sign up for your StretchLab Experience Today!
Arcadia:
https://local.stretchlab.com/locations/arcadia
Gainey Ranch
https://local.stretchlab.com/locations/gainey
North Scottsdale
https://local.stretchlab.com/locations/northscottsdale

Follow Jennifer Gage on LinkedIn:
jennifer-gage
On Facebook:
@jennifer.schumann.gage
And on Instagram:
@jengageee

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

Juan Roque played ASU football from 1992-1996 and his last game was in the Rose Bowl with teammates like Jake Plummer! He went on to the NFL with the Detroit Lions but that experience was shortened with a bad injury that virtually ended his football career – but not his life! Listen and be inspired by his energy to keep going and redefine himself – life is a journey folks and the twist and turns will come your way – it’s beyond your control! It’s what you do with the twist and turns that define you! On October 17, 2009, Roque was inducted into the Arizona State University Sports Hall of Fame.

You will also get our picks for the NFL Super Bowl and College National Championship game tonight!

Follow his podcast at
https://starworldwidenetworks.com/shows/sun-devils-worldwide-wjuan-roque

Follow Juan on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/juanster74

Follow Juan on LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-roque-45083094

More on Juan Roque:
https://www.houseofsparky.com/2013/6/16/4436374/juan-roque-the-sun-devils-all-americans

For more on Juan and photos visit:
https://www.candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2020/1/13/juanroque

Renee founded ICONIC LIFE in early 2018, after nearly 25 years in publishing and marketing as former founder and publisher of Arizona Foothills magazine. ICONIC LIFE is a digital luxury lifestyle magazine celebrating the art of living beautifully with features on exceptional design, architecture, style, cuisine, luxury travel and living your best life. Renee’s inspired editorial direction, passion for stunning imagery and her heart for giving back are the pulse of the magazine. 

In this podcast, she shares with us  her impressive career trajectory encompassing all sides of the media—as a media buyer and a broadcast account executive, an editor and a television reporter. Fast-forward to today and she is poised to make a mark in publishing once more with the launch of ICONIC LIFE. Get ready to delve deep into into her life and career – she holds nothing back! 

Renee also just launched ICONIC HOUR, a podcast showcasing the vibrant people behind the products, the dreams behind the designs and the innovation behind inspiring ideas.

Listen to the Iconic Hour podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iconic-hour/id1491535934

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

Follow ICONIC LIFE digital luxury lifestyle magazine and SUBSCRIBE 

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• Instagram @reneeldee 
• Twitter @iconicreneedee
• LinkedIn @Renee Layman Dee

And please vote for Candelaria Design in the Luxe Readers’ Choice Awards:
https://luxeredawards.com/selectfirm2020/#.Xh-ACxdKjOQ

In this episode we explore all the new trends and technology in Home Automation, even how it can improve wellness, with Deric Andre of CyberGroup.
Deric Andre is a Senior Project Manager for Cyber Technology Group, where he is responsible for the system design and coordination of installations of home automation and home technology systems for clients. Before coming to Cyber Technology, Deric spent 4 years in sales at ADT Security as one of their top sales consultants.

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

Follow Cyber Technology Group here:

https://www.experiencecybergroup.com/ 

facebook.com/CyberTechnologyGroup

Instagram.com/cybergroupscottsdale

Follow Deric Andre here:

Facebook.com/deric.andre.7

Instagram.com/dericandre

Our podcast today features Scottsdale contemporary artist Niki Woehler. Niki specializes in both organic, textural canvas works and abstract high gloss resin art panels and customized waterproof art installations emphasizing rich color that often resemble stone scattered with minerals. Her art can be found in both private and corporate collections all over the USA and Canada. 

Woehler grew up in Toronto, Canada and has lived in Phoenix since 1994. She studied broadcasting and marketing at Sheridan College, and spent almost 25 years in the industry, including founding and running a boutique ad agency for more than a decade. Niki is a single mom who in 2012, made the decision to follow her passion and devote herself fully to painting and parenting. She hasn’t looked back since!

Her large scale pieces have caught eyes world wide and she is currently represented by Forré & Co Fine ArtGalleries in both Aspen and Vail, Colorado, Slate Gray Gallery in Telluride, Colorado and Kerrville TX, The Broadmoor Galleries at the iconic Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, and House of Anderson in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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

Follow Niki here:

www.nikiwoehler.com 

Instagram: @NikiWoehlerArtist

Facebook: nikiwoehlerartist

There is no greater gift than time with your father and today I was able to spend the entire day with my Dad who just turned 85 years old. My father is not famous, he is not rich, but he is my dad and he is the most valuable player and MVP in my life that is for sure. Enjoy this podcast of my Dad and I with a couple Old Fashioned’s in hand as we go back to his start in Durango, Colorado and how he joined the army, met my mother in Germany, married her in 1959 and then built a home and future for all of us with what he had to work with – mostly hard work and always being there for us despite all of the challenges.

He is a great man and I am so glad to have had the time to share this moment and capture it in our podcast Inspiring Living. If you get anything out of this it is to take the time to spend some time with your Dad if he is still alive, and if not find those in your life that matter to you and go deep, connect, be in the moment, and say thank you.

I love you Dad! Happy 85th Birthday and I look forward to recording your 100th Birthday podcast.

For photos and our other podcast episodes visit: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

Connect with Donald Candelaria on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/donald.candelaria.54?epa=SEARCH_BOX

Connect on Instagram at
https://www.instagram.com/donald.candelaria/

Today’s guest is Julianne Palmer, Phoenix-area photographer and founder of Pearl Blossom Photography. Her story starts in 2010 when she purchased her first DSLR to take “good” newborn photos of her soon to be born son.
Today, she shoots almost full time and loves, “creating photographs that capture the detailed moments of life. Whether shooting architecture, families, newborns, or portraits, I aim to capture the essence of my clients’ lives.”
Julianne discusses her passion for photography and how she’s working to make it her full-time job…along with co-parenting her blended family of six boys! Julianne reveals how faith and positivity have been the stepping stones to creating the life of her dreams.

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

Follow Julianne here:

Website:  www.pearlblossomphotograhy.com    

Facebook: @Julianne Harrison Mckay    

Instagram: @pearlblossomphotography    

In this episode of Inspiring Living we visit a home, one of thirty being built by Habitat for Humanity AZ, just south of downtown Phoenix by the Central Arizona Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. There are so many ways to get involved with this organization and all of the wonderful ways they make an impact on so many lives by building homes.

We interviewed and visited with Central Arizona Chapter President and CEO Jason Barlow as he described the inner workings and passion behind the people who make these homes possible! We then visited with several of the house leaders on site that morning including Carl Westlund, David Humphries, and John Fischer, all of whom are volunteers that were on site that morning, contributing and making a difference.

Probably the best moment of this podcast was chatting with the future homeowner, Abdul Hissou, who was on-site putting the roof shingles on his new home. You can hear the excitement and pride in his voice as he talks about this experience.

We encourage you to get involved and come help us make a difference!

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

Follow Habitat for Humanity Central AZ here:

Website:  https://habitatcaz.org
Facebook: facebook.com/HabitatCAZ
Instagram: @habitatcaz
Twitter: @HabitatCAZ
YouTube: HabitatCAZ/videos
LinkedIn: @habitatcaz

Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry and the expertise behind the term “DesignThat Defines” built the name recognition and reputation over many years, setting trends in these era’s. 

Owner and designer of Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry, Scott Berger and his wife Marla speak about their story from their start and some of the many exciting things they have going on now that have spread across the world all starting from their creations in their Scottsdale studio and store. 

Scott personally consults with every client on each piece of jewelry that Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry produces, from the initial concept to the final result. Based on the chosen stone and the client’s initial concept, Scott creates the design and works with his craftsmen to forge every piece of jewelry entirely in-house from start to finish. 

His keen artistic sensibilities and appreciation for grace and style eventually led Berger to create his first piece of jewelry over 27 years ago, an engagement ring for his wife, Marla.

In 2004 Scott and Marla Berger opened the business, Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry. Since that time, Addison Taylor has become synonymous with luxury and quality in Scottsdale, AZ. Every piece is unique and handmade for the client. Berger’s appreciation for shape, color and form, and his skill as a jeweler ensures that every piece is a work of art.

Father to 4. The business is named after Addison, Berger’s daughter, who was the only daughter at the time the doors opened.

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

Follow Scott Berger & Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry here:
www.addisontaylorfinejewelry.com 

www.facebook.com/addisontaylorfinejewelry

www.instagram.com/at_fj/

www.linkedin.com/in/scott-berger-1256379/

https://intentionstick.org/

www.facebook.com/treeoflifemovement 

www.instagram.com/tree_of_life_movement/

In this episode we visit with Financial & Wealth Management Advisor, Frank DeBlasi. But we are are not talking about monetary wealth in this episode, rather the wealth from Inspiring Living that Frank has found from taking a positive spin on his life events with his nonprofit foundation, Ballsfest!

Ballsfest, is an organization that lifts the spirits of children, young adults, and their families affected by cancer. Frank shares the joys and journey of creating this nonprofit, including how his own battle with testicular cancer inspired him. Since founding Ballsfest in 2013, Frank has provided 56 young cancer warriors, or “Ballers” as they are called, with spectacular, personalized gifts and experiences. He has grown the organization to seven states (AZ, NV, CA, AL, FL, NY, NJ) and although he is based in Arizona, Frank travels to each of those states and visits with every Baller several times, cultivating personal lifelong relationships with them and their families.

Frank would love you to join him and the Arizona Ballers on Sunday, March 15th for a wonderful afternoon filled with laughter, positive vibes, food and drinks at the beautiful Mountain Shadows Resort in PV from 2-5 pm. Tickets are available on ballsfest.org/arizona. Be sure to use promo code BALLER75 on the checkout page to receive 50% off tickets.

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

Follow BALLERFEST here:

Website:  ballsfest.org    

Facebook:  @ballsfestballer    

Instagram: @ballsfest_    

LinkedI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ballsfest/    

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cMV9JL8QpIuNguqUwI78A