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FEATURE FRIDAY: Bassel Osmani on What Inspired Him to Co-Found Pita Jungle
By Michelle Glicksman |
Bassel Osmani was born in France to Lebanese parents. He mostly grew up in Lebanon, later moving to North America for college. “Throughout my childhood, I was immersed in a…
Read More FEATURE FRIDAY: Meet Madison Blanton, Nonprofit Leader and Champion for Adults with Disabilities
By Michelle Glicksman |
Madison Blanton, CEO of One Step Beyond, Inc. (OSBI)), was recently honored locally as a Champion of Change for its impact in Arizona and beyond. Blanton is passionate about improving…
Read More FEATURE FRIDAY: Author Stephanie Montgomery on Her Books and Passion for Helping Others
By Michelle Glicksman |
Stephanie Montgomery is a business owner, author, and mom of two. Her book Max & Ollie’s Guide to Baseball was published in 2020—and recently turned into a full baseball-themed lifestyle…
Read More FEATURE FRIDAY: John S Martinson on EVs and an 11,000-Mile EV Roadtrip
By Michelle Glicksman |
In 1982, John S Martinson co-founded China Mist Tea Company in his Arizona garage. Over the next 34 years, he co-nurtured it into a national and international foodservice iced tea…
Read More FEATURE FRIDAY: Meet Kendra Riley, a Fierce Advocate Within the Rare Disease Community and a PR Pro
By Michelle Glicksman |
Kendra Riley has been practicing public relations here in the Valley for over 20 years and has owned her agency, Dawning Public Relations, for 10 years. She’s a founding partner…
Read More Daniela Cardim Named Ballet Arizona’s New Artistic Director as Ib Andersen Retires
By Michelle Glicksman |
Daniela Cardim, an internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director and arts leader, was named Ballet Arizona‘s new artistic director, taking over the position from Ib Andersen, who held the position for…
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