Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — A husband and wife team with three children and two businesses. That's what's behind the brand Naked Rebellion. Owners Jessica Wenger McPaul and Jay McPaul launched the clothing brand after Jessica was fired from her costumer job in Los Angeles because she couldn't find an inclusive bra. So she and Jay launched their own underwear line and now want to help other people and other couples start their own businesses. https://nakedrebellion.com/
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“Arizona Insider” – Ian Schwartz's local love: This week on Jaime's Local Love, we're mixing it up a bit. Instead of interviewing local business owners, we invited Ian Schwartz to become an Arizona Insider. This is the name he gave himself around last year's Super Bowl to highlight the events that happened around the big game. Ian grew up in Mesa and when he's not working with his family in Arizona, he can often be found exploring new sights. Ian tells us where to have fun in the Valley in 2024.
Local First Arizona – For the Love of Arizona: We speak with Kimber Lanning, founder of Local First Arizona. The Arizona native started her own record store when she was a teenager. That's when she realized there was minimal support for small businesses in the state. She would spend the next few decades working to change that through her foundation, Local First Arizona, which provided education, grants, and incubator kitchens to her companies. https://localfirstaz.com/
Loot N' Booty BBQ – For those who love BBQ: A former banker turned barbecue pitmaster joins the podcast studio. Sterling Smith (also known as Smitty) is Jamie's brother-in-law. Smitty and Jamie's sister Molly met when Molly was in high school and Smitty was in the Navy. We talk about building a business and a family while smoking meat, making lovey-doveys and sauces, and winning lots of trophies and checks.
Rinaldi's Deli: Commitment to deli: New York style deli that puts freshness first. That's what you get at Rinaldi's in north Scottsdale. Owner John Sayegh is celebrating his 30th anniversary at the always reliable Valley. You can always enjoy breakfast burritos loaded with freshly cracked eggs, topped with his wife's Bolivian homemade salsa, great deli sandwiches, and Italian favorites like Chicken Parmesan and Baked Ziti. John talks about his restaurant business and love life in Arizona, where he has been happily married for decades.
Frites Street – For the love of fries: A man from Phoenix has the nickname “The Fly Guy.” In this episode, we learn how Shadow His Mountain High School graduate Frites His Street Flip His Isard started a potato company and produced fries served in Phoenix's fine dining restaurants. . His travels have taken him around the world as a roadie for Jared Leto's band, eating at late-night frito joints in Europe. Upon returning to Arizona, his father told him to bet on himself. He bet on the power of potatoes.
Wally's American Pub and Grill: Wally's American Pub 'n Grille is a neighborhood bar and grill where you can bring the family or grab a drink with friends. We serve comforting dishes like meatloaf and pot roast in a cozy environment. Wally's has been family owned and operated for his 22 years, and many of the staff have been there for decades. We speak to owner and operator Matt Collins about operating a facility while the surrounding area is undergoing significant change.
The Original Elderberry Company – For the Love of Family: Divya Yoder is a devoted mother who works full time and tries to keep her husband and two young sons healthy. According to her, when one person in her household got sick, the disease spread to her entire family. To stop her cold, she discovered the healing powers of elderberry. Her continued research revealed that many of the elderberry products on her shelf contained ingredients she didn't want her family to eat, so she created her own recipe. And so her original Elderberry Company was born.
Rydables – Make business fun: If you want to explore, learn, and laugh about what Arizona has to offer, try Rydables! These are large, motorized stuffed animals that roam Scottsdale, Mesa, and Wildlife World Zoo on guided tours. Regarding this episode, the Rydables creator said he thought they might do something fun to entertain people. But he soon learned that these wheeled stuffed animals offered so much more.
Nixer: Small changes = big results: Vacations are full of luxuries. Food and drink flow throughout the celebration. That's why The Nixer wants to provide an inclusive experience, whether you're drinking alcohol or not. In this episode, we talk to Petersman, a pop-up selling non-alcoholic beverages, and his cocktail bar, Kristin Abrams of The Nixer. She says there was a big change in her life when she quit alcohol, and she wants to support others who want to do the same while maintaining her sociability.
Retail Therapy: For the Love of Small Business: Two Arizona entrepreneurs moved from one location to four locations in a year and a half. The business is called Retail Therapy AZ. It's a maker's market that supports small business owners, with locations in downtown Glendale, Westgate, Scottsdale Fashion Square, and soon to open at the Phoenix Convention Center. But at first, the two owners, Jacqueline Thomas and Erica Jerrid, were working together at the restaurant, where Erica said, “I'm quitting, Jackie's quitting too!” That's when a new booming business was born.
Grapes and Hops – A place for friends and neighbors: The former TV reporter uses what he learned in the field to grow grapes and hops at Tatum and Greenway. Arizona native Jen Rogers got her first TV job in Washington's wine country, interviewing farmers who grow grapes, and fell in love with the work behind wine. She flashes back to today when she just opened her neighborhood bottle shop. She dreamed of creating a space that would give people a moment of peace in their busy lives, and a space where neighbors could get along.
Wild Bunch Desert Guide: For Desert Lovers: Showing people how to enjoy the beauty of the desert is the job Wild Bunch Desert Guide Laurel Dalen has set herself. She started her own hiking and mountain biking tour group, teaching tourists and locals best practices when venturing into Mother Nature on two wheels or two legs. Hear how she works with many first-timers, helping people overcome fear, enjoy wind therapy, and fall in love with something new.
Desert Rock Winery and Distillery – For those who love wine, veterans, and dogs.: Paul Hoffman of Desert Rock Winery and Distillery has worked in the wine world for many years. Established in 2006, he has been making wine for 20 years and has been making spirits for 13 years. He gives back to veterans and animals in many ways, working with his best friends in the military. The Hoffman facility is located near Kierland Commons and is the only facility in the Valley where guests can see and feel every element of winemaking and distilling. Visit Desert Rock Winery and Distillery where you can do tastings, host parties, and even hang out on the tiki deck.
Twenty6 Design: Words have power: Words are powerful, and handwriting artist Rachel Hudgens is committed to using words to spread kindness, love, happiness, and faith. Hudgens took up hand lettering as a hobby and began making shirts expressing his love for his new hometown of Phoenix, and his business exploded. Hear her journey from being locked in a dumpster (which really happened!!) to finding her purpose with her gratitude.
Pedal House Breweries: The Man on Mill Avenue: Julian Wright has been building bars along Mill Avenue since the 2000s. He says the key to success is blind confidence and a reckless approach. Pedal House Breweries is one of his more recent ventures. Jaime's Local Love tells about a time when money was short but hope found a way.
Two Plates Full – You can call her Terry “Two Plates”.: Terry Wise started his own business in Scottsdale out of necessity. She was pregnant, so she left home to raise the child alone. She thought that by running her own kitchen and her store, she would be able to support her family while working flexibly. Thirty-four years later, her store Two Plates Full is still going strong. Hear how Terry bobbed and wove it to make it work.
Barter and Shake: A story of cocktails and marketing: America's best cocktail bars are right here in the Valley. The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation named Phoenix's Century Grand the best cocktail bar in America. This award is like the Oscars of the beverage industry. But Barter and Shake's girlfriend, Kailee Asher, said the award announcement led to more digital leads from local media rather than articles in big-name magazines. She knows this because she studied analysis. She literally wrote about it in her self-published book, Mise En Place Marketing. She writes recipes to help small bars and restaurants maximize their marketing and how to fish where the fish are. She also hears the story of how Undertow and Century Grand came to be.
Cave + Post: When “someday” becomes today: Patrick and Mary Birch are fourth-generation Arizona natives who met in seventh grade. The couple loves Arizona, but they realized there was something missing about the Valley. A casual yet stylish men's boutique for men. That “someday” finally came, and the Birch family opened Cave and Post. Paying homage to Arizona's heritage, the store is located in the same building as the former Easley's Fun Shop. Hear all about the Birch family's family history in Arizona and how they “jumped” to work for themselves. Plus, you'll want to shop with them too.
Just Roughin' It – Go Hiking, Arizona!: Debbie Hendricks grew up in Arizona and learned to enjoy the beauty of the state from an early age. Debbie and her husband Ray started an adventure company that turned into an outdoor retail business offering everything you need from backpacking trips to day hikes. Debbie gives us some “pro tips” on which hikes have the best sunrises and sunsets, and which hikes have the least crowds.
Porters and Old Town Gypsies – Family Traditions: The Halpins are entrepreneurs. Meet his son Gray Halpin and his mother Peggy Halpin. The family owns Porter's Western Saloon and his Old Town Gypsy boutique in Scottsdale, Arizona. Learn how we build a tight-knit community among our customers.
Screws and Shines – Buckeye Bound: Host Jaime Seretta introduces California-born Sofia Martinez. She followed her in-laws to Buckeye, Arizona and developed her deep love for this city. Hear Sophia's strong passion for helping others grow their businesses as she grows her own business into a place of community and fellowship.
Los Muertos Salsa: From mortgage to market: Anthony Perez, the creator and founder of Los Muertos Salsa, is in his ninth year as an Arizona entrepreneur. Host Jaime Seretta learns how Anthony went from taking salsa orders at a bank to working at a farmers market to moving to a commercial kitchen and pivoting his business strategy during the pandemic. Los Muertos Salsa is a popular show on Arizona's His Family Newsroom.
Lunch Money – The weirdest place in town: Erin Dragoo bounced around from job to job before returning to the way she used her lunch money as a child. Host Jaime Seretta explains how Erin's childhood fascination with colorful trinkets, tongue-in-cheek quotes and happy vibes helps her find the perfect gifts to give people. Learn what led to her passion. Our Chandler, Arizona store is filled with key chains, water bottles, stickers, and more, all designed to make you smile.
Knee Deep: For the love of denim: At just 30 years old, RaeAnn Luksza owns four retail concepts and buildings. Host Jamie Seretta talks to Rayanne about how she learned to upcycle denim, the surprising challenges she faces with social media, and how no DIY project is too big for a business owner. .
Seretta Candy Company: Where Local Love Began: Host Jaime Seretta shares the origins of local love. When she was young, she saw two very important people working as managers in the ice cream and candy industry. Jamie starts this podcast by interviewing his parents. Jim and Kathy Seleta are the reason she is so passionate about local business owners.
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