Growing up in a health-conscious household laid a firm foundation for The Vitality Doctor, Christina Kovalik, but what really sparked her interest in the medical field was when her mom took her to observe a birth when she was 5 years old. “My mom was a childbirth coach and taught classes, so I became interested in the medical field at a very early age. The seeds were planted,” said Dr. Kovalik, who was born and raised in Phoenix. In pursuit of her dream, Kovalik attended Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about The Vitality Doctor Christina Kovalik Helps Patients Navigate the ‘Hormone Shift’
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Collaborative Business Leadership Book of Pivotal Moments and Bold Moves Achieves International Best-Selling Status
The Master Speaker Trainer, Arvee Robinson, has brought 15 successful businesswomen of diverse backgrounds together to share deeply personal challenges and triumphs in the new book, “The Impact of One Voice, Volume II: Inspirational Stories of Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance.” The collaborative effort, which includes Quad Cities Business News Editor Bonnie Stevens, is a No. 1 International Best Seller on Amazon. “These talented authors each have a unique story about stepping beyond the … [Read more...] about Collaborative Business Leadership Book of Pivotal Moments and Bold Moves Achieves International Best-Selling Status
Homebrewers Across the Four Corners Region Rely on Adam Harrington
If you’ve ever had the gut feeling that fermented food is good for you, you’re right. Recent studies have shown that kimchi, tepache, cider and sourdough are healthy for the tummy and surprisingly, even a beer a day can be beneficial. What’s really cool is these are all do-it-yourself (DIY) nutriments, and High Altitude Homebrew Supply Owner Adam Harrington can guide you in the right direction to all the ingredients to make them. “Tepache is a South American drink made from fermented … [Read more...] about Homebrewers Across the Four Corners Region Rely on Adam Harrington
Family Doctor Battles Health Care Inequities for Clients While Fighting Multiple Sclerosis
Family physician Dr. Lisa Doggett is a classic example of a superwoman who is devoted to her family, her clients, her com-munity and her profession. She had no time to get sick; yet, she did. Two days before her youngest child turned 2, she woke up feeling dizzy. “I started getting double vision. I had taste changes. A peculiar cloudiness hung over me. I thought I had a brain tumor.” In her new book, “Up the Down Escalator: Medicine, Motherhood, and Multiple Sclerosis,” Doggett offers a … [Read more...] about Family Doctor Battles Health Care Inequities for Clients While Fighting Multiple Sclerosis
One Hundred Chairs Owners on the Edge of Their Seats with Holiday Excitement
It’s November and Annie Sharp and Holly Jones could not be more thrilled. “We love the holiday season – it’s just fun!” said Jones. “We love to be a part of other people’s celebrations!” added Sharp. After a vintage and specialized wedding- and event-packed September and October, the celebratory momentum at One Hundred Chairs has made a sharp turn toward candy cane lane, where visions of sugar plums, gingerbread and icicles first dance in their heads and then into local businesses and homes. … [Read more...] about One Hundred Chairs Owners on the Edge of Their Seats with Holiday Excitement
Showing Love to Your Inner Drill Sergeant
She may not show up in combat boots, but I’m guessing your inner drill sergeant is on constant alert, standing by with marching orders, especially during the holidays. And she’s probably relentless. As we are giving thanks this month for all our blessings and the wonderful people in our lives, let’s acknowledge and celebrate that voice inside our heads that makes us better. She Makes Me Exercise We all know that exercise is good for us, but I’ll bet that’s the first thing that gets cut from … [Read more...] about Showing Love to Your Inner Drill Sergeant
Purina is Striving to Keep People and Pets Together through Crisis
If leaving an abusive situation means leaving a beloved pet behind, many people won’t do it. In fact, according to a study (by Carlisle-Frank, Frank and Nielsen), 48% of domestic abuse survivors delay leaving because they can’t take their pets with them. However, Purina is striving to change that. Through its Purple Leash Project, in partnership with the non-profit organization RedRover, Purina is helping domestic abuse shelters become pet-friendly. “About a decade ago, a Purina associate read … [Read more...] about Purina is Striving to Keep People and Pets Together through Crisis
A Postcard from Camp Colton
Winnie Hanseth says, “If they ask me for anything, I’d do it.” “They” refers to Friends of Camp Colton, non-profit partner with the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) that operates the environmental education facility and program that has hosted 47,000 students in 52 years. Winnie and her late husband, Evan, started Beaver Street Brewery south of the tracks in Flagstaff, and later, Lumberyard Brewing. As a businessperson, she supports other causes, but has remained a staunch backer … [Read more...] about A Postcard from Camp Colton
Sinema Announces Nearly $750,000 to Flagstaff-Based Agriculture Training Veterans Program
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema has announced $749,952 to Flagstaff’s Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc., funding designed to support a training program for Arizona veterans pursuing careers in the agriculture industry. “We’re proud to announce critical support for Flagstaff’s training program that will empower Arizona veterans to build successful careers in agriculture by helping build meaningful relationships and connections with other Arizona farmers and veterans,” said … [Read more...] about Sinema Announces Nearly $750,000 to Flagstaff-Based Agriculture Training Veterans Program
Federal Funding Jump-Starts EV Charging Stations in Northern Arizona
Last month, Ed Kron and his friend, Joe Caruso, decided to take a drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff in Kron’s new electric Lucid sedan. “This is the first time I’ve driven an electric car up here, and I was a little nervous,” Kron said. “They tell you one thing [about the range], but it’s another thing when you’re using the air conditioning, and you’re going uphill. And I have this heavy Italian next to me!” Kron said he was worried he and Caruso would run out of juice before they made it to … [Read more...] about Federal Funding Jump-Starts EV Charging Stations in Northern Arizona