PODCAST #467 – FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER PHOENIX

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Ted Taylor, Executive Director of Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, to celebrate the nonprofit’s 25-year legacy of transforming lives through innovative, family-first solutions to homelessness. Ted shares how the organization has helped more than 2,100 families, maintained a 70% success rate in transitioning families into stable housing, and built strong community partnerships across the Valley.

Connect with Family Promise of Greater Phoenix

• Phone: (480) 659‑5227

• Website: familypromiseaz.org

• Address: 7221 E Belleview St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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PODCAST #466 – BROOKE DEANNE

Meet Brooke Deanne—a Trauma Healing Mentor, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), and NLP Practitioner. We explore her powerful journey of overcoming indoctrination, religious abuse, and toxic relationships. Brooke shares how she turned her pain into purpose, using holistic tools to help women break free from trauma, rebuild their identities, and create lives rooted in authenticity and self-love.

Connect with Brooke Deanne

• Website: https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com/

• Instagram: @brooke.deanne

• Book: Shattered, Broken & Beautiful

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PODCAST #465 - COPPERSTATE AUTO AND FLEET

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with brother Carl Brown from Copperstate Auto and Fleet, a family- and veteran-owned auto repair and fleet service based in Mesa. They share how their deep-rooted Mesa legacy—built over their dedication—paired with expert mechanics and genuine customer care, has made them a trusted name in the community. We explore their values of transparency, precision diagnostics, and neighborhood-first service, understanding how they’ve evolved as Mesa grew—and why they treat every vehicle like family.

Connect with Copperstate Auto and Fleet

• Phone: (480) 969‑7244

• Website: copperstateauto.com

• Address: 536 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201

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PODCAST #464 - BRIGHT ENDOCRINOLOGY

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo sits down with Dr. Heather Saran—founder of Bright Endocrinology, Scottsdale’s first concierge endocrine practice—to uncover her journey from traditional medicine to launching a personalized, patient-focused model of care. Her story highlights the power of aligning care with compassion and dedication to helping patients actually shine bright and live well. Dr. Saran also shares her vision for continuing to grow the practice and enhance its approach to preventative, lifestyle-based medicine.

Connect with Bright Endocrinology

• Phone: (480) 725‑6315

• Website: brightendocrinology.com

• Address: 14354 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Suite 18, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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PODCAST #463 - A NEW LEAF

Tanner Swanson – Communications Manager at A New Leaf – joins the Finding Arizona Podcast to share the impactful and heartfelt mission behind one of Arizona’s most vital nonprofit organizations. With over 50 years of community service, A New Leaf is known for its deep commitment to supporting families facing domestic violence, homelessness, and serious life challenges. Tanner walks us through how the organization uses communication and storytelling to raise awareness, build trust, and connect people to critical resources. From personal stories of transformation to the challenges of nonprofit messaging, this conversation dives into the behind-the-scenes work that fuels real change in the Valley.

Connect with A New Leaf

• Phone: (602) 262‑5555

• Website: turnanewleaf.org

• Donate: turnanewleaf.org/donate

• Connect on Social Media

• Instagram: @turnanewleafaz

• Facebook: facebook.com/turnanewleafaz

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