{"podcast":{"title":"MOVE THE NEEDLE","slug":"move-the-needle-6996579","podcast_index_feed_id":6996579,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/movetheneedle/feed.xml","website_url":"https://movetheneedle.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19211858/MTN_logo_Text_colors_non_transp905d6.png","author":"Move the Needle Network, LLC","episode_count":100,"summary":"Hosted by Impact Architect Shelby Arians & Community Catalyst Steven Petz, MOVE THE NEEDLE spotlights extraordinary individuals dedicated to positive community impact within Arizona. Our mission is to celebrate the unsung heroes and local legends who embody the spirit of community-driven change. Through engaging interviews and compelling profiles, we delve into the lives of those making a difference. Our content features in-depth conversations exploring their motivations, challenges, and successes. We also highlight initiatives and organizations that embody values of collaborative efforts, community events, and grassroots movements that contribute to positive change. Every week, we share stories of resilience, kindness, and empowerment to inspire and mobilize others. By focusing on transformative actions and collaborative efforts, we aim to foster a more compassionate and connected world.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T14:17:01.747317+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579"},"episode":{"title":"MTN 100 Scottsdale | HomeSmart | HOPE. IMPACT. COURAGE.","slug":"mtn-100-scottsdale-homesmart-hope-impact-courage","published_at":"2026-08-05T14:12:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579/mtn-100-scottsdale-homesmart-hope-impact-courage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579","url":"https://movetheneedle.podbean.com/e/mtn-100-scottsdale-homesmart-hope-impact-courage/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5y6csua4xqxbdtta/audio_FINAL_MTN_Episod_1006nefr.mp3","summary":"💚 Celebrating 100 Episodes! 💚 A huge thank you to every guest, partner, sponsor, and listener who has been part of the journey. Here's to the next 100! In this milestone episode, we spotlight three guests who are making a lasting impact across Arizona through compassion, opportunity, and youth leadership. Special thanks to our partners of this episode: • PlumbSmart Plumbing, Heating & Air: https://itsjustplumbsmart.com/ • Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ • Amy Richardson, Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ First, we’re joined by Kristen Genovese, CEO of Cancer Support Community Arizona. Kristen shares how her nonprofit leadership experience—and her own personal journey—led her to an organization built on the belief that no one should face cancer alone. She discusses the importance of connection, free support services, and helping patients, survivors, caregivers, and families navigate a cancer diagnosis. Learn more about Cancer Support Community Arizona HERE: http://cscaz.org/ Next, we welcome Nikki Balich, Executive Director of the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission. Nikki discusses Arizona's evolving sports landscape, the future of college athletics, and how major sporting events create opportunities for young athletes. She also shares the impact of Section 7, the nation's largest scholastic high school basketball tournament. Learn more about the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission HERE: https://www.azsportsent.com/ Finally, Christina Spicer, Co-CEO of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, explains why Girl Scouts are about far more than cookies. She shares how the organization is helping girls build courage, confidence, financial independence, and leadership while creating a true sense of belonging. Lear…","meta_description":"💚 Celebrating 100 Episodes! 💚 A huge thank you to every guest, partner, sponsor, and listener who has been part of the journey. Here's to the next 100! In…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3831,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/move-the-needle-6996579/episodes/mtn-100-scottsdale-homesmart-hope-impact-courage/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579/mtn-100-scottsdale-homesmart-hope-impact-courage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}