{"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 94 Ahwatukee | Foothills Golf Club | Sports, Cancer Heroes, & Local Business","slug":"mtn-94-ahwatukee-foothills-golf-club-sports-cancer-heroes-local-business","published_at":"2026-06-24T14:20:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579/mtn-94-ahwatukee-foothills-golf-club-sports-cancer-heroes-local-business","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-the-needle-6996579","url":"https://movetheneedle.podbean.com/e/mtn-94-ahwatukee-foothills-golf-club-sports-cancer-heroes-local-business/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8irxbuqwtwdudy7h/audio_FINAL_MTN_Episode_946v9bl.mp3","summary":"This week on MOVE THE NEEDLE, we’re talking sports storytelling, nonprofit leadership, community impact, small business, and the people making a difference across Arizona! Thank you to our partners of this episode: Amy Richardson - Savvy Realty: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ Brewer's Air Conditioning & Heating: https://www.brewersac.com/ Foothills Golf Club: https://www.thefoothillsgc.com/ Vero Chicago Pizza: https://www.verochicagopizza.com/rest... Coulter Infiniti: https://www.coulterinfiniti.com/ Contemporary Dental Concepts: https://cosmeticdentistryaz.com/ Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... First, we sit down with Paul Coro, Senior Writer at Grand Canyon University and longtime Arizona sports journalist. Paul shares stories from his decades covering high school sports, the Phoenix Suns, and GCU Athletics. He discusses the evolution of sports media, storytelling in the age of AI, and why every athlete has a story worth telling. Learn more HERE: https://gculopes.com/staff-directory/... Next, we’re joined by Amber Reiter, founder of Jasmine’s Journey. After losing her daughter Jasmine to leukemia, Amber turned her grief into purpose by creating a nonprofit that supports Arizona families facing pediatric cancer. She shares her family's story, the challenges these families face, and how Jasmine’s Journey is providing hope and practical support during difficult times. Learn more HERE: https://jazminesjourney.com/index.html Finally, we sit down with Mark Ybarra, Owner, Brewers Heating/AC, owner of Brewer’s Air Conditioning & Heating. Mark discusses building a trusted local business, the value of skilled trades, and what Arizona homeowners should know about keeping…","meta_description":"This week on MOVE THE NEEDLE, we’re talking sports storytelling, nonprofit leadership, community impact, small business, and the people making a differenc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3270,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/move-the-needle-6996579/episodes/mtn-94-ahwatukee-foothills-golf-club-sports-cancer-heroes-local-business/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-94-ahwatukee-foothills-golf-club-sports-cancer-heroes-local-business.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}