Scottsdale 01.11.2018

Ramsey Bergeron

Fitness has always been an important part of my life. Growing up, I watched my father’s health deteriorate rapidly from diabetes. He had both feet amputated, went blind, was on dialysis twice a week, and passed away when I was 12 years old. Read more>>

Karen May

I have been planning events since I was 16 while working at the then Scottsdale Country Club, and have continued working in every sector of the event industry. But venues are my passion and transforming them into magical spaces is my gift. Read more>>

Julie Contadino

As a lefty, I always tend to see things from a different perspective and “out of the box”. Little did I know 20 years ago that my life experiences and education planted a strong foundation for my teaching career. After graduating with my degree in psychology and having 3 amazing children, I fell in love with motivating children (and now adults too) I returned to school for teacher certification. Read more>>

Holly Miller

I started spinning at a little place called Velocity, back in the day. This tiny studio in Arcadia held about 20 bikes and the classes were always packed! It was 60 minutes of drop-saddle cycling (you don’t sit down during the class!) Some of the students would even take the saddle off the bike before class started!! Read more>>

Victoria Gallagher

Prior to becoming a hypnotist, I was a stockbroker and earning a good living. I was going through some turmoil and starting taking some personal growth seminars. During the seminars we would do a lot of “closed-eye” techniques, which were so profound and life-changing. It made me realize everyone needed to try this. Read more>>

Zach Peterson

My name is Zach Peterson I have been a Mercedes Benz Master Certified Technician working for Mercedes Benz at the dealership level for 20 yrs. I recognized the need for superior service without going to the dealership to have your Mercedes Benz serviced so we opened MBZ Scottsdale in October 2016 typically saving clients 30-50% from going to the dealership. Read more>>

Brooke Bessesen

The idea for Authors for Earth Day came to me after a special school visit at Encanto Elementary in Phoenix, Arizona, in spring 2008. As a children’s author-illustrator, I am always looking for meaningful ways to connect with young readers. And since that visit happened to fall on April 22—which is Earth Day—I decided to donate my paid speaking fee to a conservation organization based on the vote of the students. Read more>>

Erica Mendoza

I started working at a beauty counter at a department store working for companies like Bobbi Brown, Chanel, and MAC. After 10 years of retail, I was done! So done. I am grateful for the experience. My makeup skills were refined a ton and grew so much as an artist. Read more>>

Linda Le, Dung Che

Linda grew up in the salon industry, When she was eight years old, her mom opened their first salon. At age 17, she went to cosmetology school to help with the family business. By age 21, Linda was owning her own salon. She has owned and operated salons for 17 years. Read more>>

Jennifer Johnson

I became a Chef 23 years ago because my son told me amongst the 10 other things he loved about me in his 2nd grade Mother’s Day card that he hated my cooking. After taking a couple days being upset, I had to realize that truth comes from the mouths of babes and while my mom and grandma were awesome in 1B ways – cooking was not one of them. Read more>>

Shannon Proffer

I have ALWAYS been infatuated with real estate. Growing up, my parents loved to drive around new neighborhoods and check out homes, in town and while on vacation. I loved it too. Something about helping people find their dream home is so heartwarming and I knew I wanted it to be apart of my everyday work. Read more>>

Peter Borg

When I was a kid, I was always fascinated with swords and martial arts. I would watch any movie involving swords my parents would let me watch. Then, one day, my 4th-grade teacher told me about something called Star Wars. As soon as I got home I rushed to see if we had a copy on VHS. Read more>>

Justin & Shea Rollins

I moved from Kansas to Arizona in 2006 & started as a residential real estate agent. Ironically, it’s an occupation I swore I would never do since my parents owned a real estate brokerage in Kansas for over 35 years. In 2010, my wife & I bought our first “fixer upper.” Shea cried when we bought it because it was in such bad shape. We gutted the entire home & did a full remodel. Read more>>

Carly Klein

I started my career as the Vice President of a prestigious dermatology practice in Scottsdale, AZ that focused on hair transplants. Through my time there I realized there was a specific need to help women and chemotherapy patients experiencing hair loss. I took my passion and business ethics and shortly after founded National Hair Loss. Read more>>

Roger and Andy Sweis

A love for cigars runs deep in the veins of Cedar Room Fine Cigars & Lounge owners Andy and Roger Sweis. 14-year veterans of the cigar industry, They have continued a long history of the family trade, which their father started after spending more than 30 years in the liquor and tobacco retail business. Read more>>

Crystal Castrogiovanni

Inspired by a desire to give her own dogs healthy treats, a woman in Scottsdale developed recipes and baked them in her home. Encouraged by friends she ended up selling them in one small dog boutique in Scottsdale for 16 years. My dog Bentley had been obsessed with them for the first 8 years of his life, so when I learned the “baker” was going to retire I panicked! Read more>>

Jennifer Anderson

Prior to launching Root Physical Therapy, I earned a doctorate degree in physical therapy from A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, Arizona in 2012. Before this, I completed a bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Read more>>