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Scottsdale Vibes

Alicia Haygood

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Scottsdale Vibes, a podcast to discover more of your favorite community. From Troon North to South Scottsdale, I’ll introduce you to the people and places that make up The West Most Western Town. Each week I’ll spotlight a person, place or event here in Scottsdale. We’ll talk golfing, staycations, delicious restaurants and SO much more. I’m a southern girl in a western world, learning the ropes as I go.
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When we think of October many of us think fall, Halloween, maybe sweater weather if it ever decides to cool down! But to thousands of women, and men, out there, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2024,…
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Every September, the scientific community recognizes postdoctoral researchers during Postdoc Appreciation Week. Postdocs bring new ideas and deep expertise as they tackle complex questions and expand knowledge through experiments. In this month’s episode of TGen Talks, Aya Kamzina, Ph.D., one of TGen’s 11 postdoctoral researchers, shares her journe…
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Matt Pittinsky Education has always been at the center of Matt’s Pittinisky life with both parents worked in education. Matt earned his masters in education from Harvard followed by a PhD in Sociology of Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. While working to found and develop several education technology startups, Matt has also ta…
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Scottsdale’s biggest Polo match of the year is right around the corner. Over 12,000 are expected to attend the event in it’s 13th year at WestWorld. Gates open at 10am with 5 action packed matches throughout the day ending with the night match 6pm with Sonoma County Polo Team taking on El Paso team. New this year is the Casa Amigos Day Club party t…
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It’s 2001 and Chris Coffman was tasked from his ministry to drive around to look for a community's needs. While driving around a low income community and praying for guidance, Chris saw a little boy walking on the sidewalk alone. He pulled over and asked the boy where he lived in which Chris proceeded to take the boy home safely. When they got to t…
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You’ve probably hiked in it, ran the trails, been to events or even mountain biked through it. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is the largest urban preserve in the nation sitting at over 30,000 acres. We are so lucky to have this right here in our backyard. From volunteering, educational programs, thousands of miles of trails and more. And with th…
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Scottsdale is known for our beautiful city, people, delicious restaurants, unique architecture and more. But when the month of September comes, only one thing matters, that’s the Style issue in fashion. All the who’s who’s and what’s what’s are ready to see and feel this year’s style. And that kicks off right here with Scottsdale Fashion Week happe…
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Get your wallets out because the biggest shopping weekend of the year is right around the corner. That’s right Scottsdale, Junk in the Trunk is happening at WestWorld Sept 13-15. Homecrafts, vintage, refurbished and so so SO much more is right at your fingertips. This year may be the same event but behind the scenes is all new with owners, Heather …
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Scientists at TGen have released the results of a more than decade-long study into multiple myeloma. Looking at more than 1100 patients from four different countries, scientists identified new genetic subtypes of the disease, providing insights that could transform how we approach treatment (see related story above).Listen as Jonathan Keats, Ph.D.,…
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All of us experience incivility as adults on an unfortunately regular basis - from online comments - to rude drivers - to unfriendly exchanges. But let me remind you, this learned behavior as adults, actually starts in childhood. And that’s where CEO Marcia Myers and her amazing team at The Be Kind People Project are here to help. The Be Kind Peopl…
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At the ripe old age of 15, Scottsdale student Dylan Capshaw already had 2 non-profit organizations, For the Frontline and Capshaw Wildlife. Caring about the environment and how to give back, these seemed like a no-brainer for Dylan. Then one day in Chemistry his next grand idea came to him, a one-of-a-kind coffee & flower shop. Born is Stemistry, w…
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Listen up all you small business owners out there. If you’re wondering how to get seen, heard and more publicity for your business well today is your day. Nicole Myden has worked in Public relations for over 20 years. She started her career in LA working for international agencies getting to know the ins/outs of the business. She’s discovered the b…
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It may not feel like it but summertime is over, school is officially underway here in Scottsdale. I’m sure there were many mixed emotions as we got all our little ones out the door to start this new school year. Excitement, worry, fear encouragement and a whole slew of emotions. But one man in particular feels all of that and more as he takes on al…
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Aging. It’s something we’d all like to do better. Americans spend an estimated $5 Billion on anti-aging products every year. But at TGen and City of Hope, scientists like TGen distinguished professor Nicholas Schork, Ph.D., are working to unlock the secrets to not just better ‘aging,’ but disease prevention alongside longevity, and are making promi…
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Lisa Borowsky Scottsdale native Lisa Borowsky is a lawyer, mother and community advocate. She previously served on the Scottsdale City Council from 2008 to 2012. She led the charge pushing for meaningful structural changes to the budget process, including a City Charter amendment, which moved the City Treasurer to the position of Charter Officer, r…
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Steve Casares Steve Casares is a West Point cadet and a Commissioned Intelligence Officer in the Army of the United States serving 18 years of combined active duty, reserve, federal, and corporate service. He has a desire to preserve our city and simultaneously protect its unique character and identity. Steve Casares website Mason Gates Mason Gates…
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Bob Lettieri Bob Lettieri is running for Scottsdale City Council. After four years serving as your AZ GOP Treasurer, achieving significant turnaround in FEC compliance, accountability, transparency and integrity in reporting and business operations, Bob Lettieri has earned the trust of fellow Republicans across Arizona. A lifelong Conservative Repu…
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Tammy Caputi Tammy began her first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2021 and is currently seeking a second term. She has lived and worked in Scottsdale for almost 25 years, and is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc, a Scottsdale company. Married for over 21 years with 3 daughters who all attend our local schools. She h…
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On this month’s TGen Talks, David Engelthaler, Ph.D., professor and director of TGen’s Pathogen and Microbiome Division, discusses the recent surge of bird flu, also known as H5N1.H5N1 has been in the news a lot lately, but what does it all mean? Engelthaler breaks down the science and talks about the effects this particular strain might have on hu…
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Steve Casares Steve Casares is a West Point cadet and a Commissioned Intelligence Officer in the Army of the United States serving 18 years of combined active duty, reserve, federal, and corporate service. He has a desire to preserve our city and simultaneously protect its unique character and identity. Steve Casares website Mason Gates Mason Gates…
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Bob Lettieri Bob Lettieri is running for Scottsdale City Council. After four years serving as your AZ GOP Treasurer, achieving significant turnaround in FEC compliance, accountability, transparency and integrity in reporting and business operations, Bob Lettieri has earned the trust of fellow Republicans across Arizona. A lifelong Conservative Repu…
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Tammy Caputi Tammy began her first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2021 and is currently seeking a second term. She has lived and worked in Scottsdale for almost 25 years, and is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc, a Scottsdale company. Married for over 21 years with 3 daughters who all attend our local schools. She h…
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This month, TGen Talks explores polygenic risk scores with Dr. David Duggan, an associate professor in the Quantitative Medicine and Systems Biology Division at TGen. A polygenic risk score is a number that indicates the combined effect of many genetic variants on a person's risk of developing a certain trait or disease. Each genetic variant adds a…
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You may know this handsome face from All My Children, the reboot of Melrose Place, opposite Kate Hudson in Something Borrowed, The Client List and many more on screen roles. Now he’s using his voice in an unscripted way. Colin Egglesfield was a waiter in Iowa when a radio commercial for a model search changed his life. The model turned actor is now…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a passion and purpose I’m very passionate about. And Jeff Kazmierczak feels the same, dedicating his career to helping families and children with behavioral health challenges. Now he’s the CEO for MIKID (Mentally Ill Kids in Distress) which provides services to help support families leading an amazing team whic…
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Not everyone can make history hip, but Marshall Shore sure can. His passion is uncovering the weird, the wonderful, and the obscure treasures from our past: the semi-forgotten people, places, and events that have made us who we are today. Developed an almost cult like following for his sharing of history through virtual and in person events Calenda…
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When people first come to Scottsdale, I always tell them, it’s like a small town with a big city feel. It has grown from a simple Main Street to far Troon North. But that Old Town Vibes is something on its own and James Beech, one of the hosts from Only Old Town knows this all too well. James moved around the country as a child before settling in S…
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Glioblastoma. It’s the most aggressive and least treatable type of brain cancer. Research into treatment has been slow, mostly because of the difficulty in accessing and treating a tumor that exists behind the blood-brain barrier. A new two year fellowship into Glioblastoma Multiforme, or GBM, aims to better drug therapies to fight the cancer while…
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You ever want that perfect glamping, picnic or pool cabana set up but don’t want the headache? How about that picture perfect social media post. Well, Dana Maciag (May-See-ag) of AZ Sleepy Teepee is here to make all those dreams come true. From kids themes to adults, there’s nothing she and her team can’t do. And with National Sleepover day coming …
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International Jazz Day is April 30th and there’s no better way to celebrate it than a Jazz festival here at Scottsdale Civic Center. International Jazz Day AZ is a music education foundation that works to promote, preserve, perpetuate, and encourage the music, culture, and heritage of communities in Arizona. They strive to create a supportive envir…
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One of the biggest events of the year is right around the corner. Bringing in some of the largest names in Hollywood and beyond. Celebrity Fight Night is happening April 27th at the Fairmont Princess. Cancer seems to affect us all in some way whether going it through it yourself or supporting a friend or family member. But that’s why this gala is s…
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Anyone in Scottsdale knows about our small but mighty airport. It actually was used as a WWII training site for flights. Has a history like no other. And it’s still just as important as it was during those training missions. But now the missions are to save lives. Angel Flight West provides individuals access to healthcare through donated flights. …
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Dr. Jesse Greer is a Scottsdale native who graduated from Saguaro HS. He has always been passionate about health and made sure to live his healthiest life. Jesse joined the military where he was deployed to Afghanistan as a US Special Forces physician and Green Beret. He earned his M.D. helping fellow soldiers at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethe…
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In this episode of TGen Talks, we explore the overlooked yet vital world of skin cancer prevention and treatment. Our skin, the body's largest organ, often takes a back seat in discussions about cancer. Join us as we delve into this crucial topic with our guest, Dr. Aleksandar Sekulic. Dr. Sekulic wears two hats: that of a clinician and a researche…
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Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart. As a woman who owns two businesses, raising a family and still really enjoys life’s adventures, it takes a lot. But man do I love seeing my hard work come together and take off. Allan Draper came from a town of 2,000. Put himself through law school where he found great success but with success didn’t n…
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James Patrick is an award winning photographer, best selling author, business coach and media specialist based in Phoenix, AZ. He’s the founder of Get Published LIVE, an international annual conference for entrepreneurs to earn media as well as the publisher of ICON/REFINED, a media network celebrating the modern entrepreneur which includes a digit…
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While football season is now officially over, I know I’m super sad too, the power of the Fiesta Bowl is a year round here in the Valley. The first game was in 1971 with FSU vs ASU. It has grown in size bringing in an average attendance of around 70,000. Kristina Chumpol joined the Fiesta team in 2019 and quickly climbed the ranks to her current tit…
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A small town girl out of Illinois, Becca Valcik had the entrepreneur bug bite her at an early age. She moved to our beautiful state some 20 years ago and had her first business of hair extension at the age of 17. As she grew, so did her business. After working in the hair and makeup industry for almost 20 years, Becca and her husband decided to sta…
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Cancer continues to be the second most common cause of death in the United States, with a total of nearly 2 million diagnoses every year. In this episode of TGen Talks, recorded in front of a live studio audience, we take a look at how genomic information is leading to better and earlier diagnoses and treatments for all kinds of cancer and how the …
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The crack of the bat, peanut shells on the ground and a nice cold drink under the clear blue skies. That only means one thing is town and that’s Spring Training. A time for us to gather with our family and friends to watch the greatest game in America. Watching some of these players try to make it to the next level while watching some of our favori…
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When we talk about whole health it really starts from the inside out. The stats are terrifying when it comes to suicide and our mental health. Especially for our teenagers. Solari is a local non-profit who takes those calls to help people in need. They are the largest crisis call center in the USA. Here to talk about Solari and how we can take care…
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The West Most Western Town is getting ready to saddle up for this year’s Arabian Horse Show. This is one of, if not the top show in the WORLD for Arabian Horse lovers. From breeders, to riders and all horse lovers, this is the event of the year for you. Happening Feb 15-25 at WestWorld, the Arabian Horse show is an event for all. Arabian Horse Asso…
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The Greenest Show on Grass has officially begun! Thousands of people are taking over TPC golf course where there is probably more drinking than golf watching. With massive amounts of people, parties and a little golf comes months of safety planning & preparations. Scottsdale Police Veteran Officer Robert Katzeroff is here to tell us how to stay saf…
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Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated six million Americans. Diagnosing and treating the disease is challenging, and for families taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it’s even more difficult. Detecting and addressing the disease early on is crucial due to its progressive nature. However, Alzheimer’s symptoms can resemble those of other …
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The West Most Western Town is celebrating our history starting Saturday Jan 27-Feb 4th. Events happening every day to peak your interest ending with the Hashknife Pony Express and Parada del Sol parade on Saturday. The City of Scottsdale does a great job bringing our history to life and Karen Churchard from the city is here to tell us about all the…
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Peter Volny was a kid in Australia who had a passion for cars. Skipping college to try his career as a race car driver may not have lasted long, but that passion and love for cars continued to grow. After a lackluster performance in the ad agency world where Peter brags about never winning a single award and never falling for any of his own gimmick…
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As we start 2024 and think about our goals, resolutions and the future, one thing that may not be on your mind is planning for your kids future when it comes to your will, estate planning, finances and more. But what if you have a special needs child that needs extra help while you’re their guardian? Have you thought about what could happen when th…
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Scottsdale Vibes has been around for almsot 3 years. But what do you know about the host Alicia Haygood. This week Alicia is on the mic answering all your burning questions. From how to she got into podcasting, her history of working in the news buisness and how Scottsdale became home. Calendar of Events Blue Zones Scottsdale Kick off EventSaturday…
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