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SpotlightSpotlight: Yetta Gibson Launches New Arizona’s Family Original

Robrt L. PelaJuly 9, 2024

Her new half-hour show, Arizona’s Family Original, offers long-form interviews with what she calls “interesting people doing interesting things.”

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SpotlightSpotlight: Phoenix Artist Gennaro Garcia

Robrt L. PelaJanuary 12, 2024

Culinary Creative

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SpotlightSpotlight: Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey

Niki D'AndreaNovember 1, 2023

We chatted with new Phoenix Raceway president Latasha Causey about her Valley roots, NASCAR’s November showcase and highlights from her first year on the job.

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podcastSpotlightPodcast: Great 48 Alum Laura Hansen

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 6, 2023

On this week's PHOENIX magazine podcast, we visit the New Penny Cafe in Avondale to chat with co-owner Laura Hansen

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SpotlightSpotlight: AZ Beer Boss Rob Fullmer

Niki D'AndreaSeptember 1, 2023

The executive director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild talks about the beverage that stokes his passion.

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SpotlightSpotlight: Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Jason KeilJuly 6, 2023

An interview with purple-haired Diamondback Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

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SpotlightSpotlight: Celebrity Chef Beau MacMillan

Leah LeMoineMay 1, 2023

Beau MacMillan

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SpotlightSpotlight: AZ Family Newbie Casey Torres

Lisa Van LooMarch 3, 2023

Meet the new nightside reporter for AZFamily at 3TV and CBS 5.

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SpotlightSpotlight: Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee

David SchwartzJanuary 11, 2023

With her centrist messaging and decisive general election win, Kimberly Yee may represent a pathway for Arizona Republicans.

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PeopleSpotlightSpotlight: Mark Chacón

Jason KeilMay 5, 2022

James Beard-Nominated Baker Mark Chacón spends a few moments discussing what he learned from Chris Bianco and why Phoenix is home.

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SpotlightSpotlight: Robert Kiyosaki

Niki D'AndreaNovember 4, 2021

Robert Kiyosaki loves to talk about money – and people who have money.

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SpotlightSpotlight: Zac Gallen

Jason KeilJuly 14, 2021

Zac Gallen may not be able to use a brush like Leonardo da Vinci, but the 25-year-old pitcher can paint the strike zone with a baseball like an artist.

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SpotlightSpotlight: Stephen Tilder

Cody FitzpatrickMarch 20, 2020

Ballpark food is an American tradition that predates portable cameras. But Stephen Tilder, executive chef at Chase Field, makes stadium cuisine for foodies of the Instagram age.

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SpotlightSpotlight: Letitia Frye

Leah LeMoineFebruary 20, 2020

If you’ve ever put your paddle in the air to pledge $10,000 to a charity, it was probably at the behest of Letitia Frye, the designer-clad, stiletto-wearing force of nature known as The Auctiontainer.

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PeopleSpotlightSpotlight: Julian Wright

Leah LeMoineJanuary 23, 2020

Fork & Dagger Hospitality founder and CEO Julian Wright ruminates on industry gambles and inspiration for his forthcoming concepts – Lucky Lounge and Sake Haus.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.