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Building the Ultimate Dream Home with Habitat for Humanity

Mark Candelaria with the future Habitat for Humanity Homeowner

Mark Candelaria with the future Habitat for Humanity Homeowner

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! 

Earth and Images Principal and Master of the Southwest, Isabel Dellinger Candelaria painting trim at the Habitat House!

Earth and Images Principal and Master of the Southwest, Isabel Dellinger Candelaria painting trim at the Habitat House!

Follow Habitat for Humanity Central AZ here:

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

Central Arizona Chapter President/CEO Jason Barlow with MC on site!

Central Arizona Chapter President/CEO Jason Barlow with MC on site!

Photographer Julianne Palmer Talks Perspective

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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, Andy. She loved taking newborn photos and continued to do more photography. In 2013 she was introduced to Mark and shot the iconic bathtub photos where she recalls him saying," “If you keep shooting for me, I can take you on our Italy Tour.’ I had always wanted to go to Italy and believe our words have power to create our world and the world of others, so I kept shooting.”

“Creating photographs that capture the detailed moments of life is my passion. 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, husband Jared, and their blended family of six boys.

Julianne, husband Jared, and their blended family of six boys.

Along with her inspiring life story, Julianne talks about how faith has been the stepping stone to creating the life of her dreams.  How fear and self-doubt may hold us back from taking action, but miracles happen when we trust to just take the steps.

Website: www.pearlblossomphotograhy.com

Facebook: @Julianne Harrison Mckay

Instagram: @pearlblossomphotography

Celebrating my Dad’s 85th Birthday!

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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 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.

 
Don in the Army

Don in the Army

Don & Karin Candelaria with little Mark

Don & Karin Candelaria with little Mark

The Art of Living with Art Featuring Niki Woehler

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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. In 2012, Niki made the decision to follow her passion and devote herself to painting and parenting full time. She hasn’t looked back since!

Her large scale art pieces have caught eyes world wide and 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. Niki is one of a select few artists invited to show at the Found:Re Hotel, an upscale boutique hotel dedicated to the visual arts downtown Phoenix, opened fall 2016.

Her art can be found in both private and corporate collections all over the USA and Canada. Top-tier interior designers integrate her work into their contemporary designs. Woehler is also contracted with several top art consultants throughout the United States. In 2017 CBRE commissioned a 54ft x 6ft installation for their new offices in the Esplanade, in Phoenix Arizona. In 2018 Indeed commissioned a custom logo art wall or their new Scottsdale head offices.

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Follow Niki here:

Website: www.nikiwoehler.com 

Instagram: @NikiWoehlerArtist

Facebook: facebook.com/nikiwoehlerartist/ 

AV & Home Automation Revealed with Deric Andre

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. Deric has been with Cyber Technology since 2001 and has over $45 Million in sales and has worked on hundreds of homes over the past 18 years and prides himself for providing the best in class service and response to his clients.

Before coming to Cyber Technology, Deric spent 4 years in sales at ADT Security as one of their top sales consultants. Deric graduated college from North Dakota State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Deric is married to Alyssa and has 2 beautiful stepdaughters and 4 dogs. Deric enjoys spending time with his family, doing Crossfit, hiking, and watching college and NFL football in his spare time.

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

Mark Candelaria Exemplifies Inspired Living on Iconic Hour

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Mark Candelaria, AIA, Founding Partner/Principal of Candelaria Design and Renee Dee, founder and publisher of ICONIC LIFE magazine interviewed each other for their podcasts last month for a Podcast Swap! Both of their podcast episodes featuring each other were released yesterday, January 15th, and delve into the life and work of these two iconic leaders in their industry.

With nearly 40 years of experience in designing custom luxury homes, renovations, restaurants and resorts, Mark believes in enhancing your lifestyle through his creative ideas, visionary architecture and award-winning designs. Mark is a dear friend of Renee’s and is a regular contributor to ICONIC LIFE with his regular column MARK-itecture, where he shares his global travels through the eyes of an architect.

Living Beautifully with Renee Dee

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Our guest today is Renee Dee, founder and publisher of the luxury lifestyle magazine ICONIC LIFE.

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. This next chapter is a passion project to inspire readers to LIVE BEAUTIFULLY.

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. Today, Renee released a podcast on Iconic Hour featuring Mark Candelaria titled: “Architect, Chef, Travel Guru and Artist Mark Candelaria Exemplifies Inspired Living” We highly recommend you give both podcasts a listen!

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There is Always a Way with ASU Football Legend Juan Roque

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Juan played at ASU from 1992-1996 and his last game was in the Rose Bowl with teammates like Jake Plummer! He went on to 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! You will also get our picks for the NFL Super Bowl and College National Championship game tonight! 

When Juan was three, the Roque’s returned to the United States from Mexico and eventually resided in Ontario, California. Roque attended Arizona State University, where he played for the Arizona State Sun Devils football team from 1992 to 1996. He was moved to offensive tackle and redshirted during the 1992 season. By his sophomore season, 1994, Roque had gained a starting spot for Arizona State at left guard. In 1995 Roque was named an honorable mention preseason All-American by Street & Smith's. Following the season, he was named to the All Pacific-10 Conference first team and was a second team All-American by The Sporting News. In May 1996 Roque graduated from Arizona State, earning a Latin American history degree. Roque started all 11 games for the Sun Devils that season, helping the team go 11–0 in the regular season and played in the Rose Bowl Game.

During the 1997 NFL Draft Roque was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round (35th overall). During his rookie year Roque played in 13 games. Against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day, Roque received an opportunity to start. During the game, Roque suffered a serious left knee injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Roque did not play in 1998 as he spent the entire year on injured reserve due to lingering effects from the knee injury. In 2001 Roque signed a contract to play for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Listed as a defensive lineman, Roque played in seven games for the Argonauts in the 2002 CFL season before the team released him.

From 2007 to 2010 Roque worked as a color commentator for television broadcasts of Arizona State games on Fox Sports Arizona. On October 17, 2009, Roque was inducted into the Arizona State University Sports Hall of Fame. As of 2007, Roque resides in Chandler, Arizona, and is now a legal administrator for the firm Phillips Law Group.

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

Our Angel on Earth-Jennifer Gage of Gigi's Playhouse

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This podcast features Gigi’s Playhouse Phoenix Founder, Jennifer Gage. Jennifer speaks about her life, being a mother to a child with Down Syndrome, and the challenges, opportunities & successes of running both Gigi’s Phoenix and now also StretchLab Phoenix.

GiGi’s Playhouse is a one-of-a-kind, holistic achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community—providing free therapeutic and educational programs that advance literacy, math skills, motor skills and more, from birth through adulthood. Gigi’s Phoenix serves over 700 families today. Their big fund-raising Gala is this Saturday, January 11 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge and tickets are still available! https://gigisplayhouse.org/phoenix/gala/ You can also make a donation directly at https://gigisplayhouse.org/phoenix/support-us/

Jennifer is also the first franchise owner of StretchLab here in Phoenix, a place people visit to receive one-on-one assisted and group stretching in a fun, energetic and communal atmosphere. There are three locations in Phoenix.

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You can reach and follow Jennifer Gage on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gage-502b2810

Follow her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.schumann.gage

And on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/jengageee?igshid=wie2znzmknlt

No Reserve on Balance - Auctiontainer, Letitia Frye

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This episode features the incredible Auctiontainer™, Letitia Frye. After nearly 15 years in the auction business and having raised over $500 million dollars for charity, Letitia Frye has truly earned her title. She is a beautiful, multi-talented, bilingual woman who is a big success in a field generally occupied by men. She has an innovative flair, and treats each event as a “special” performance.

Letitia delves into her life story which has led her down a wild path full of lessons and loves lost and found. Throughout it all, she has learned the art of balance and the importance of taking care of yourself. Her story is incredible and her message is a poignant reminder as we finish out another year.  

Look out for her book  about practices for living a life with no reserve coming out July 6 2020 by Sound Wisdom Publishing. 

http://letitiafrye.com

Instagram: @letitia_frye Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetitiaFryeProductions/

Power Couple Elliot Barkan & Corinne Hale - They Launch Real Estate

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Inspiring Living Podcast featuring dynamo couple Elliot Barkan and Corinne Hale now with Launch Real Estate and the Barkan Construction Group. They share their thoughts on the Phoenix real estate market and their personal story will Inspire you to follow your dreams.

Elliot found his passion in creating a deal; locating, strategizing and seeing the deal through to the finish line. Elliot enjoys nothing more than the freedom to work closely with his team and helping them find success in the real estate market.

After much success as an independent agent, Corinne joined forces with Elliot to launch an awarding winning team. Corinne is proud of Barkan Group and considers the team to be dynamic, full of passion, and pride themselves on being relationship based. 

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Actress, Fashion Model & Entrepreneur - Clarissa Burt

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Clarissa Burt’s journey to entrepreneur, TV/Video producer, public speaker, author, writer, inventor, award-winning actress, and entertainer has all the makings of a best selling novel. At 18, Clarissa was a top model with the Wilhelmina modeling agency in Manhattan. Soon after she moved to Milan and quickly began appearing on hundreds of magazine covers such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan as well as on most of the major runway shows in Milan, Paris, New York, and Japan. This led to work for cosmetic houses Revlon, Dior, and Clarita, Helena Rubenstein and her selection as the worldwide “Face” for Orlane Cosmetics.

Clarissa has performed in numerous movies and can be remembered as the evil queen in “The Never Ending Story, part II,” and as Giulia in the award-winning “Caruso Pascosky”. Clarissa has also appeared on hundreds of television shows, and in 1999, founded her television production company, Numen International in Rome. Her productions have included The Miss Universe Pageant and World Sports Awards. In 2001, the Clarissa Burt Hair Product and Facial Cream Lines were successfully launched on Home Shopping Network Italy. A leading authority on beauty, image, and self-esteem, “Good Morning, Italy” called upon Clarissa to host the popular beauty segment, “Clarissa Suggests”.


After 25 years in Europe, this who’s who of American and International women returned to the United States where she hosted her own radio show titled “Clarissa Burt Talks” on Voice America and world talk radio interviewing renown entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Runway Beauty magazine brought Clarissa on board as Health and Beauty Editor for their 2008 launch. She has since launched ClarissaBurt.TV, The Look Good, Feel Good, Be Good Television for women and is the author and co-author of a number of amazing books.

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Evan & Christian Delaney Inspire Men's Fashion

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Today my guest is fashion designer, Evan DeLaney. Evan was virtually born into the fashion industry. Raised by a professional violist father, and a mother who was a professional dancer, he was in a suit, attending concerts at the age of 3. 

Starting professionally at the age of 19, Evan has worked for Chanel, Calvin Klein, and YSL.

Evan’s keen insight from nearly three decades of designing clothes for men has brought him to the truth that the clothes are the finishing touch: what is more important is who that man is in his hear which we explore in this podcast.

He has an eye for detail and style. He designs clothing to both fit the man’s body perfectly and also fit his personality, profession and goals. Evan believes one can look “too perfect” and that is is important to have a light patina to you look to add to the character. 

Listen and learn how you can elevate your image through attention to specific details and accessories to gain more respect and raise your perceived value and authority through your wardrobe and how you carry yourself. 

www.evandelaney.com

Kent Welborn Inspires Living - Following his Passion for Finance & Theater

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Kent Welborn was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and moved to Tucson, Arizona, at a young age.  During High School he fell in love with theater which took him to California and New York where he supported himself offstage by working as bike messenger.  After 6 years away from Arizona, he discovered that he needed to bring a better balance to his life and career. 

In 2000 he decided to return to Arizona and began his career at Northwestern Mutual.  By tile, Kent is the Business Planning Specialist and Wealth Management Advisor; simply put, he helps entrepreneurs with succession planning, compensation planning, asset management and benefits.

He has a strong passion for personal development, and many of his daily activities reflect this devotion.  He makes time for important practices, such as yoga, mountain biking, and world traveling, which helps to keep him grounded and focus on creating a fuller and more rewarding life for himself, his family and his clients.

Acting remains close to his heart, and he’s very involved in the Phoenix theater scene, appearing regularly on stage, where he met his wife Heidi.   Kent and Heidi currently reside in north central Phoenix with their two dogs Oscar and Pepper.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/phoenix/article/BWW-Review-Theatre-Artists-Studio-Presents-Horton-Footes-THE-TRIP-TO-BOUNTIFUL-20191126

An Inspiring Tour of the Brombal Window Company In Italy

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Enjoy our podcast from Italy and the Inspiring Brombal Window Company. My partner Vivian Ayala and I along with a group of some of our country's best architects and builders were guests on their tour of their factory and the surrounding area and we all came away completely inspired. The Brombal passion and commitment to their product and team sets the bar very high. 

Their history & love for what they do has shaped their success as a window and door manufacturer. They are constantly pushing the limits in design and performance, so that their clients can realize extraordinary projects.

As the oldest, most experienced, and most customizable thermally broken metal window, door, and curtain wall manufacturer in the world – they are leading the industry. So next time you see or hear the name Brombal, know that the real meaning behind this is trust. A product you can trust, performance you can trust, and service you can trust.

As a family run business with hundreds of successfully completed projects throughout the world, they believe great architecture must live on long after we’re gone - something I think they understand living in Italy. For this reason their steel windows and doors & brass windows and doors are made with the utmost care and quality. From classic doors to contemporary operable walls of glass and all styles in between – discover freedom to create with Brombal – the world’s first thermally broken luxury metal window and door manufacturer.

The Story Behind Fashionista & Designer Oscar de las Salas

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For more than two decades, Oscar De Las Salas has designed and directed projects throughout the world, and has been recognized for his contributions to the international world of style, as a respected fashion producer, style critic, writer and creative director. He is currently chairing one of the most elegant evenings in town for an institution that is key in Scottsdale and has a long tradition in the world of arts locally. This year is the 20th anniversary of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) of which he has been a part of the board for more than a decade.

Our podcast features his story of how he was born in Colombia South America and made it to Arizona and went on to transform style and creativity here in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Oscar and his team are preparing a glamorous evening under the stars to celebrate the occasion on December 7th at 6pm.

Phoenix Home & Garden 2019 Home Tour

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Welcome to the 26th Annual 2019 Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine Home Tour and the VIP Home by Candelaria Design and Earth and Images Interiors built by True Performance Construction. Now we know this is a podcast and you cannot see the home but you can on our Candelaria Design YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/qliM1Gb4WOA This is a whole house remodel completed three years ago and it is a project we are very proud of. 

 Enjoy interviews with Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine Editor in Chief John Roark, Interior Designer, Isabel Dellinger Candelaria of Earth and Images, Musician and Tour Guide Jolie Renee, Architect Michael Higgins who also had a fabulous home on the tour, Homeowner Gini O’Malley, and my cooking and serving crew, Maxi Castillero and Rob English. 

Fabulous day and wonderful tour! 

https://www.phgmag.com

 http://www.earthandimages.com

 https://www.candelariadesign.com

 https://trueperformanceconstruction.com

 https://www.mayberryblues.com

 http://www.rojotours.com

 https://higginsarch.com

Inspiring Living One Habitat Home at a time with Habitat for Humanity CEO Jason Barlow

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Jason Barlow is the President and CEO of habitat for Humanity Central Arizona. Prior to moving to Arizona, Jason was an executive with St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers for nine years. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the USAF and was a flying squadron commander and U2 reconnaissance pilot. He was director of Operations for a non-profit telecommunications company and a Screening Manager for the US Department of Homeland Security, shortly after the terrorist attacks of 09-11-01. An Eagle Scout, he is a past Council and Area President for the Boy Scouts of America and served on the Boards of the YMCA, County Economic Development Board and was President of four community associations. Jason and his wife, Dr. Jane Barlow, live in Scottsdale and enjoy traveling, golfing, riding bikes, cooking and hiking.