This week on Move The Needle — filmed on location at Foothills Golf Club – The Bunker in Ahwatukee, AZ

Special thanks to our partners: • Savvy Realty Group – Amy Richardson: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ • Vero Chicago Pizza: https://www.verochicagopizza.com/ • Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-gilbert/ • Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ • Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/

First, we sit down with Sammy Williams from Boys Team Charity (BTC), Ahwatukee. With nearly 20 years in cardiology spanning public relations, sales, and marketing, Sammy brings a rare combination of clinical experience and communication expertise. A Walter Cronkite School honors graduate, she now uses her investigative mindset to support organizations through copywriting, editing, research, customer service training, and business development. We also explore her work with Boys Team Charity — a service organization empowering 7th–12th grade boys to give back to their communities through parent-son volunteerism across Arizona and Tucson. Learn more about BTC: https://boysteamcharity.org/

Next, we speak with Dr. Donna Jagielski, founder of Blessings, Balance, Breath Yoga and adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University. A 20-year Ahwatukee resident, Dr. Donna offers trauma-informed yoga to underserved women and youth impacted by the justice system. With expertise in both education and wellness, she shares how technology, stress, and the fast pace of modern life highlight the urgent need for accessible self-care practices.

Learn more: https://blessingsbalancebreath.org/

Finally, we talk with Mr. TJ Snyder, Assistant Principal of Academics at Desert Vista High School. Beginning at DVHS in 1995 as a baseball coach, Mr. Snyder has since served in Special Education, Counseling, Testing Coordination, and NCAA Clearinghouse support. His decades-long commitment to student success — along with his experience as a parent of two DVHS graduates — gives him a grounded, community-centered perspective on education and leadership.

Explore Desert Vista High School: https://desertvista.tempeunion.org/

00:07 Intro 03:52 Sammy Williams - BTC Charity Ahwatukee 23:16 Dr. Donna Jagielski - CEO & Founder - Blessings, Balance, Breath Yoga 45:31

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This week on Move The Needle — filmed on location at Bottle & Bean in Chandler, AZ

Special thanks to our partners:

Brooklyn V's: https://brooklynvspizza.com/

Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-gilbert/

Amy Richardson - Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/

Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/

First, we sit down with Ashley Butler, Cash Flow Advisor with Alpha Omega Wealth. Ashley grew up around the world as an Army brat, later earning degrees in Mathematics and Psychology before stepping into financial education and insurance planning. After discovering the Infinite Banking Concept through a local Cashflow meetup, she made it her mission to help people rethink their relationship with money.

Today, she guides clients toward clarity, wealth-building, and financial purpose using her core values framework, “Take A. S.T.E.P.” Learn more about Ashley: https://alphaomegawealth.com/

Next, we speak with Christie Boutain, Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker at First Western Bank. With 30 years in strategic lending, Christie specializes in helping small businesses and nonprofits access the capital they need to grow. She’s committed to transparent, community-first banking and brings deep knowledge of the East Valley market, along with her involvement in the Gilbert Chamber and EVIT Foundation.

Connect with Christie: https://firstwesterntrust.com/

Finally, we talk with Mathew Blades, speaker, podcast coach, and host of Learn From People Who Lived It. After nearly three decades in broadcasting, Mathew now helps creators elevate their podcasts and teaches teams how to break old patterns and communicate better. Known as “the radio star who walked away,” he has built a powerful career in personal development, keynote speaking, and content coaching. Explore Mathew’s work: https://learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/ or www.MathewBlades.com

In this episode, we’re exploring purpose, service, and transformation—filmed on location at the all-new Brooklyn V’s in Gilbert, Arizona!

Special thanks to our partners of this episode:

Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/

Brooklyn V’s Pizza: https://www.brooklynvspizza.com/

Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-...

First, we sit down with Paul Gunthar, Serve the World Pastor at The Grove Church, to discuss what it means to live a life of service. Paul shares how his work helps individuals connect faith with action—creating opportunities to make meaningful impact locally and globally through compassion, outreach, and community engagement. Learn more about Live Love here https://www.whatislivelove.org/

Next, we meet Melissa Christenson, Midwife and Pre-Natal Yoga Instructor, and founder of Mother Nurture Midwife. Melissa opens up about her journey from medical interpreter to midwife, and how her early experiences supporting Hispanic women during their OBGYN appointments revealed a need for more holistic, emotionally grounded prenatal care.

Through Mother Nurture Midwife, she’s helping women step into motherhood with greater confidence, awareness, and spiritual connection.

Learn more about Mother Nurture Midwife HERE: https://www.mothernurturemidwife.com/

To wrap up the episode, Steve drops by the newest Brooklyn V’s Pizza location for a visit—getting a behind-the-scenes look at how this beloved local chain continues to grow and serve the community with heart (and amazing pizza).