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Rep. Analise Ortiz canvasses one of the oldest neighborhoods in Phoenix, knocking on doors.

She gets out here often enough to have a callous on her knuckle.

Ortiz just finished her first term in the House and is now running for state Senate.

You'll meet residents and learn what issues matter to them. You'll learn about school vouchers, affordable housing, and the criminal justice system in between knocks.

We also learn what we have in common.

Which gives us something to build on.

Maryvale is seldom covered by media channels. A lower income community judged from a far.

What can we learn by taking a closer look?

Join Rob Hunter as he canvasses Maryvale with Rep. Analise Ortiz. Share this conversation with a friend.

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What happens when your identity gets wrapped up in work?

For Erika Diaz it started with a dead squirrel at 14. The more accolades she received, the deeper her attachment to work.

So much so she attended a partial hospitalization program to break the cycle.

Erika takes the veil off mental health by being so personal about her journey.

Especially since she's been thrown another curveball - learning her identity is being challenged in another way.

Erika hosts Honestly, Mental the podcast. Listen here.

Connect with Erika on LinkedIn.

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has been threatened and scrutinized. All because of his role.

If you want to learn more about HOW elections work, this episode is for you.

You'll hear about the intricacies and controversies surrounding elections in Maricopa County involving:

• Voter registration
• Mail-in voting
• In-person voting (run by Board of Supervisors)
• Fraud protections
• How votes are counted

Richer talks about fraudulent ballots and a federal law allowing those who 'swear' they are U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections.

Two men are in jail for threatening Stephen's life. So he talks about his personal experiences revealing both the challenges and sense of duty that come with his role.

On a lighter note, Stephen shares his love for hip-hop and his love of Phoenix.

To watch Recorder Richer's live stream inside the election center here.

Share this episode. If nothing else, they will have an inside look at how the election system works in Maricopa County. One of the closest political districts in America.

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Jeffrey Shaw is a business coach, mentor, author, and speaker.

And a fantastic human.

Jeffrey started selling eggs at the age of 14.

That's where his self employment life began. A journey that hasn't ended yet.

Along the way, he's built a very successful photography and coaching business.

He'll also explain his marketing system.

Jeffrey offers profound insights on empathy, authenticity, and breaking assumptions, encouraging listeners to expand their comfort zones and step into their true selves.

Jeffrey came out at the age of 44. This turns into a conversation about having more impactful conversations with those who may be different or think different than us.

Watch Jeffrey's Tedx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEb5NUu5SnM

Website:

Books: Lingo & The Self Employed Life

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Meet Coach Mycal Anders.

He's the founder of Next Level Performance Consulting in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Coach Derz helps leaders who have given it all to their business and career reconnect with themselves.

Hear about the transformative power of self-discovery, overcoming obstacles, and finding joy in life's journey.

We go back in time to Mycal's years in the Marine Corp. How did that experience lay the foundation to commit to Progress Always.

You'll learn about how to embrace introversion, through our personal stories. We also discuss the importance of manage your internal dialogue, self-care, and personal growth.

Navigate life's challenges, prioritizing self-improvement, and celebrating the joyous moments along the way with us.

Join us on a candid and enlightening conversation that will inspire you to embrace your true self and live life to the fullest.

Equal Matters is designed to bring us together for these important, in-depth conversations. Rate & Review. Subscribe. And share with someone who will be positively impacted by Coach Derz's tips.

Find Next Level Performance Consulting here

Coach Derz on Instagram

Myc's Progress Always podcast here.

The US Government borrowed $3 TRILLION in the past 365 days.

This borrowing is taking place when interest rates are high. Which means $1.2 trillion is being spent on interest alone. Not educating kids. Not helping correct injustice. Nope.

Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) joins the Equal Matters podcast to dig deeper into how this happens and why. The Arizona Republican will also explain why it is so difficult to slow the spending down. Because it's all about the money.

Lobbying money.

Political money.

Everyone but you.

The Congressman remains optimistic and presents solutions: use tech like A.I. and reform healthcare and immigration. Join in for more details about what is happening behind the scenes in Washington. D.C.

And how the spend and borrow your money.

Equal Matters is designed to give you deeper insights than most media outlets. Subscribe and share.

Additional resources:

Here's Congressman Schweikert's YouTube page.

https://www.youtube.com/repdavidschweikert

You'll find the floor speeches he gives.

Schweikert also mentioned Brian Reidl of the Manhattan Institute. The article he referred to that the rich aren't rich enough to pay for government:

https://manhattan.institute/article/the-rich-arent-rich-enough-to-balance-the-federal-budget

There are 5 benefits to getting out of your comfort zone.

• New experiences
• Broadens perspective
• Discovery
• Confidence Builder
• Compounds

Rob Hunter explores these benefits after exiting his comfort zone during the country music festival Stagecoach.

There he listened to music he never wanted to like, drove an RV he never wanted to drive, and cold plunged in water too cold to think about.

Growth happens in moments when you challenge yourself. Growth is what leads to the most fulfilling rewards.

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Todd Anderson embodies a walk-on mentality. Meaning he believes in putting in the effort to earn your spot.

On the Earn It All podcast, Todd talks about how he developed his mentality during high school football. Lessons he carried with him to earn a walk-on spot at Michigan State University. Then into the NFL.

After leaving the NFL, Todd struggled to find purpose. Eventually finding it in helping others perform at their highest level.

We also discuss what it was like watching his cousin pass away from leukemia when Todd was 16.

Follow Todd on IG @toddanderson42_ or hit up his website ToddAnderson42.com.

Check out the Earn It All podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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