{"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 104 Chandler | LUCCA Living Room | CREATE. INSPIRE. SERVE.","slug":"mtn-104-chandler-lucca-living-room-create-inspire-serve","published_at":"2026-09-02T13:54:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579/mtn-104-chandler-lucca-living-room-create-inspire-serve","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579","url":"https://movetheneedle.podbean.com/e/mtn-104-chandler-lucca-living-room-create-inspire-serve/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wvxmzn4tg5a4ic3a/audio_FINAL_MTN_Episode_104a8xoy.mp3","summary":"In this episode of MOVE THE NEEDLE, we’re in Chandler talking creativity, leadership, education, community impact, and what it means to turn your passions into something bigger. Special thanks to our partners of this episode:• Von Hanson's Meats & Spirits https://vonhansonsmeats.net/ • Downtown Ocotillo https://www.dtocotillo.com/ • Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... • Brooklyn V's Pizza https://brooklynvspizza.com/ • Amy Richardson – Savvy Realty Group https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ • Duenas Eden Cravatta https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ First, we’re joined by Krista Carpenter Beasley of Eat Love Travel Play to talk storytelling, creativity, food, and travel. Krista shares how she balances a 20-year corporate career with her creative passions, why every local business has a story worth telling, and how her culinary and sommelier training shapes the way she experiences food and hospitality. Learn more HERE: https://eatlovetravelplay.com/ Next, Dr. Anna Battle, Superintendent of Chandler Unified School District, joins us to talk leadership, education, and preparing students for a changing world. She shares her approach to leading a district with a strong legacy, the importance of listening and building trust, and her perspective on technology, digital citizenship, and the skills students need beyond grades and test scores. Finally, Jake Arians, President of the Arians Family Foundation and former NFL placekicker, joins us to talk family, football, and giving back. Jake shares how his mother’s work as a CASA volunteer inspired his family’s mission to support children in foster care, along with his experiences in the NFL, becoming a father, and now coaching at Hamilton High School. Learn more about the Arians Family Foundati…","meta_description":"In this episode of MOVE THE NEEDLE, we’re in Chandler talking creativity, leadership, education, community impact, and what it means to turn your passions…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3534,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/move-the-needle-6996579/episodes/mtn-104-chandler-lucca-living-room-create-inspire-serve/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-104-chandler-lucca-living-room-create-inspire-serve.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}