Beneath the beautifully stylish exterior of interior designer and entrepreneur Jill Babb, founder of Changes, is a fierce warrior for children. For nearly two decades, she, her husband, Bill, founder of Babb Financial Group, and a small army of local volunteers have hosted some of Flagstaff’s most … [Read more...] about Earth Angels Protecting, Healing, Saving Abused and Neglected Children
Bonnie Stevens
Tapping into Intuition, Recognizing Miracles
Have you ever thanked your “lucky stars” for something going your way, or thought, “What a coincidence!” when an expert showed up with the information or equipment you needed at that moment? Perhaps you simply have remarked, “That was a miracle!” I like to think of these instances as actual … [Read more...] about Tapping into Intuition, Recognizing Miracles
Touching the Future through Scholarships
Emily McKenzie has been giving a voice to matters important to her community since she was in elementary school. As a fifth grader, she collected signatures from her classmates and petitioned the school board to put a salad bar in her school’s cafeteria. The board agreed with her case. From then on, … [Read more...] about Touching the Future through Scholarships
Honoring our Values, Living a Life of Thanksgiving
After spending a day in the open spaces of Babbitt Ranches with mission-driven engineers, technicians, geologists, journalists and visionaries from organizations such as NASA, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), the U.S. Geological Survey and Babbitt Ranches, I found myself energized, joyful, … [Read more...] about Honoring our Values, Living a Life of Thanksgiving
Arizona Nordic Village Sets the Stage for Premiere Dark Skies Destination Event
The vision began in the living room of Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition member William Seven in fall 2019. It would be a destination dark skies event, drawing people from around the region with a captivating world-class speaker, a talented quartet filling the night air, telescope viewing under the … [Read more...] about Arizona Nordic Village Sets the Stage for Premiere Dark Skies Destination Event
Teri Drew Honored with Prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award
Among a sea of fancy hats and fine china, more than 150 community members came out in style to celebrate women in leadership during the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Awards High Tea, hosted by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. With a standing ovation, the crowd honored … [Read more...] about Teri Drew Honored with Prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award
Miracles are Misunderstood
Long ago I remember hearing that dreams are simply wishes if there’s no action behind them. But miracles are something else. “Miracles are the products of intention,” says motivational speaker Eric Thomas. They are within reach and they happen all the time. But we can’t just wish and hope and dream. … [Read more...] about Miracles are Misunderstood
Are You an Entrepreneur?
After interviewing and studying a great number of business owners, I’ve learned that some people are born business leaders – they seem to have an innate drive and focus – like my brother, Charlie, who started a shoeshine business when he was 10. Some, probably most, evolve into the role or arrive … [Read more...] about Are You an Entrepreneur?
Greatness is Inconvenient
When you think about something great you have accomplished, author Ed Mylett, a peak performance expert, will want to remind you that it wasn’t convenient. “Convenience and greatness do not co-exist. They are diametrically opposed forces,” he writes in his book “The Power of One More: The Ultimate … [Read more...] about Greatness is Inconvenient
Pilot Fish May Help You Make the Big Catch
Experiencing the gentle, colorful tropical world under the sea off Maui’s scenic Honoapi’ilani Highway feels like you’re in a Disney mermaid movie, unless you’re snorkeling with someone who delights in taking you to places to see some really interesting creatures. Hawaii’s Sandra Romer is one … [Read more...] about Pilot Fish May Help You Make the Big Catch
