Kickboxing is a martial arts-inspired workout that focuses on punching, kicking and footwork against a sparring partner, a punching bag, or by shadow boxing. This sport offers numerous health benefits, including stress relief, mood enhancement, increased self-confidence, self-defense skills, weight loss, improved strength, muscle tone, health, coordination, balance and flexibility. Kickboxing helps relieve stress by channeling aggression on to a bag, melting away any tension you might be … [Read more...] about Power, Confidence and Cardio: The Transformative Benefits of Kickboxing
From Healing Hands to Happy Paws: Rimrock Grandmother Finds New Calling in Pet Grooming
From purebred poodles to one-of-a-kind mixed breeds, Rim Rock’s Lazurus Rising Pet Grooming owner Pat Watson and her granddaughter Victoria “Vicky” Ellen Casey are busy doing what they love. And their dog-loving clients love that. Watson, a retired nurse, says she never would have opened a dog-grooming business, but her granddaughter asked her to consider the idea. “Vicky worked as a dog groomer and left that job to work as a veterinarian technician. Customers missed her and begged her to … [Read more...] about From Healing Hands to Happy Paws: Rimrock Grandmother Finds New Calling in Pet Grooming
Math Through History: Recession = Lower Mortgage Rates = Home Appreciation
Are we having fun yet? Yes, as exciting and/or scary as it may seem, we are experiencing many historic moments here in the market. We are working toward what feels like the end of an inflation cycle with economic conditions we’ve not seen since the 1970s and 1990s. That cycle has put us in 25- to 30-year highs for mortgage rates. At the time of writing this article in late April, the proposed tariffs – rivaling those not seen in more than 100 years—are on a temporary pause, but we’ve not fully … [Read more...] about Math Through History: Recession = Lower Mortgage Rates = Home Appreciation
My Just City Mayoral Fellowship
In mid-April, I finished my Mayoral Fellowship through the Mayors’ Institute for City Design (MICD) and the Just Cities Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. This fellowship focused on issues of justice, equity, community development and housing. Eight mayors were selected to participate from a diversity of cities facing a variety of issues relating to housing. The program convened a distinguished group of professionals in design, transportation, planning, community development finance … [Read more...] about My Just City Mayoral Fellowship
Voices of Recovery: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Addiction and Recovery
Sharon Lee felt helpless when she discovered her son, Justin, was experimenting with drugs during his teenage years. Having recently separated from her husband, Lee was working long hours to provide for her family, yet some things at home slipped through the cracks. Justin was always an excellent student, so Lee figured if he was keeping his grades up, he was doing fine. This couldn’t have been further from the truth as Justin fell deeper into his addiction. Luckily, over time, with the help … [Read more...] about Voices of Recovery: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Addiction and Recovery
Mining for Meaning: What Your Brand is Saying About You When You’re Not Around
If we think of our brand as a fashion accessory, we may give more thought to the meaning behind it and what it’s saying about us. Often it is the first impression a potential client, associate or customer develops before meeting us in person. And it should be visible almost everywhere that we are and especially where we are not, including in the background of our Zoom calls and on marketing items like t-shirts, keychains, sun visors and whatever else we wear, carry, give away or leave … [Read more...] about Mining for Meaning: What Your Brand is Saying About You When You’re Not Around
Education Is Essential to Thriving in High-Cost Communities Like Flagstaff
Flagstaff is one of the most beautiful places in the country – but it’s also one of the most expensive. Skyrocketing housing costs, limited rental availability and an influx of outside investment have made it increasingly difficult for many people, especially young adults and working families, to build a sustainable life here. While there are many necessary conversations to be had about how to reduce the cost of living, we must also talk about the equally critical role of education – especially … [Read more...] about Education Is Essential to Thriving in High-Cost Communities Like Flagstaff
Understanding the Benefits of NAD+
NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a vital coenzyme that plays a key role in energy production, cellular metabolism and cellular repair. It is important in maintaining cellular activity and mitochondrial function and often has a fast turnover rate to NADH (hydrogen molecule attached), which is why it can easily get depleted by DNA damage and inflammation. Maintaining the proper balance of NAD+/ NADH ratio to promote the anti-inflammatory effects is key in reducing the effects from … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of NAD+
Seven Surprising Ways Tourism Benefits Everyone in Flagstaff
National Travel and Tourism Week is May 4-10, giving communities the opportunity to reflect on the important role visitation plays across the country. In Flagstaff, the celebration is nuanced, with the city celebrating National Travel and Eco-Tourism, which is a hat-tip to this high-elevation mountain community’s commitment to responsible visitation. With approximately five million visitors to the city annually, travel is vital to Flagstaff and serves as the foundation for the city’s … [Read more...] about Seven Surprising Ways Tourism Benefits Everyone in Flagstaff
Local Radio: Bridging Communities Across Central, Northern Arizona Airwaves
In today’s digital-first world, it’s easy to overlook the enduring power of radio. Yet across Central and Northern Arizona, local radio remains one of the most trusted and far-reaching media – connecting communities, supporting businesses and keeping residents informed. It continues to bridge distances and demographics across the region’s diverse and expansive landscape. Radio Where You Need It Most With Northern Arizona’s unique geography – stretching from mountain towns to remote high … [Read more...] about Local Radio: Bridging Communities Across Central, Northern Arizona Airwaves
