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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
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Feeling Grateful THEY SAY THAT WITH CHILDREN, “THE DAYS ARE LONG, BUT THE YEARS ARE SHORT.” I feel like that can also be applied to 2020. I don’t know about you, but for me, this year seems to have lasted 10 years in one—
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and yet, it has also gone by extremely quickly. Each day seems quite long with the
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of the year already? I feel like we went from March to November in the blink of an eye. As we enter this season of thankfulness, I've been taking time to reflect on the many things I’m grateful for… health, family, friends, my career—and you. Thank you for sharing your stories with us, for reading our magazine through these unique times, for being there for us, and for letting us be there for you. In this issue we share inspiring stories of people who are doing amazing things, such as the Crawfords, who are featured on our cover. The couple shares how
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they are giving back, as well as talks about their lives and careers. We also feature Carey Peña, who has been doing amazing things to help nonprofits navigate fundraising virtually. And, we feature a number of nonprofits as well—great organizations doing great things. Learn how Shannon Wallace has taken her gift of music and is using it to help those who need it most, and read the story of a group of locals who created a giveaway
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020
FEATURES 14 Music, Movement & Memory Musician Shannon Wallace Uses Her Gift of Music to Inspire Those Who Need it the Most
24 Help Comes Virtually When the Pandemic Hit, Carey Peña Jumped in to Help Nonprofits Raise Funds in a New Format
28 Hitting a Home Run Brandon and Jalynne Crawford on Giving Back, Family, Careers, and What They are Most Thankful For
34 Bright Boost Amid the Dimness Small Business Owners Join Forces
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to Bring Cheer With Luxury Prizes for The Arizona Lifestyle Giveaway
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Lifestyle Letter
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Around Town
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Healthy Lifestyle
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Giving Back
24 Hometown Hero 34 Inspired By 39 Trend Setter 44 DIY 46 Lifestyle Calendar
AROUND TOWN Italian-inspired steakhouse in North Scottsdale. Through this new relationship, Conant will exclusively lead the culinary vision and operation of the restaurant along with Paride Guerra, director of operations and operating partner. Similarly, SC Culinary and Creation Hospitality will now co-own Mora Italian in Phoenix, where Conant will continue in his executive chef and active-ownership role. TheAmericanoRestuarant.com
EAT ENCHILADAS FOR A GOOD CAUSE Los Sombreros is now offering two special enchilada dishes, and donating a portion of the proceeds to a good cause. Through Jan. 31, 2021, $2 of every order of Solid Rock Enchiladas and $5 of every order of Welcome to My Enchilada Family Night Meal will be donated to Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers, thanks to a new partnership between Los Sombreros and Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers. “I was blown away by the Solid Rock center itself and all of the effort that goes into supporting these kids,” says Los Sombreros Owner Colleen Riske. LosSombreros.com
SCOTTSDALE'S ONLY DARK SKY ZONE RESORT DEBUTS Following an extensive $100-million investment, Marriott
International’s Autograph
Collection
Hotels recently celebrated the grand opening of ADERO Scottsdale. With its elevated views of Arizona’s famed Four Peaks and McDowell Mountain range, ADERO is Scottsdale’s only Dark Sky Zone resort. ADERO intentionally connects guests to the wonder of its natural setting in the heart of the Sonoran Desert with an invigorating offering of outdoor adventures, fitness activities, nature experiences, art, wellness cuisine, and culture. The six-story, newly developed resort has 177 rooms; a spa; a signature restaurant, CIELO; and more. AderoScottsdale.com
AWARD-WINNING CHEF SCOTT CONANT EXPANDS LOCAL RESTAURANT PORTFOLIO WITH THE AMERICANO James
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Beard
Award-winning
Bruce Grebin’s Farmers Insurance agency recently celebrated its five-year anniversary. The
Scott
agency provides risk management and financial
Conant is expanding his Arizona restaurant
solutions to Arizona residents, as well as insur-
portfolio. Recently, he and his SC Culinary Inc.
ance coverage for all types of commercial needs,
team partnered with Creation Hospitality for the
retirement planning, college savings, and annuities
ownership and operation of The Americano, an
through Farmers Financial Solutions.
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chef
BRUCE GREBIN CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS WITH FARMERS INSURANCE
“We’re proud to be celebrating because we’re a
cosmetic treatments adapted to every skin type
family-owned and -operated small local business,”
and based on products with a high concentration
says Maryellen Grebin. “We started out working
of active ingredients.
from home from the dining room table and quickly
Carson is one of only two estheticians locally
expanded twice, and we’re about to expand yet again
to carry the Biologique Recherche line; she com-
(yes, we’re hiring!).” FarmersAgent.com/bgrebin
pleted the Biologique Recherche Academie as part of her training. Prior to opening the studio, Carson was a longtime esthetician in Los Angeles, with over 25 years of experience. Family ties brought her back to the Phoenix area with her husband and three children. ColetteSkinStudio.com
FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER PHOENIX RECEIVES $1,500 GRANT Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that rescues primarily first-time homeless families and their pets and helps them return to independence, recently received a grant for $1,500 from Masonic Charities of Arizona to support the nonprofit’s emergency shelter program.
$24.1 MILLION SCOTTSDALE RESIDENTIAL SALE BREAKS RECORDS
Grants from Masonic Charities of Arizona have
A recent closing of $24.1 million is now an Arizona
been provided to a variety of nonprofit organiza-
record for the highest residential sale in the state.
tions in communities across Arizona. Masonic
Both the seller and buyer were represented by agents
Charities selected Family Promise as a 2020 grant
with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
recipient because of its work to keep families expe-
Built in 2005 with a backdrop featuring the
riencing homelessness together on their journey
McDowell Mountains and Windgate Pass, the
back to independence. FamilyPromiseAZ.org
estate was designed to capture dramatic views
COLETTE SKIN STUDIO OPENS ITS DOORS Veteran esthetician Kim Carson recently opened
with the dazzling city lights. It sits on 17 acres in the Silverleaf Community at DC Ranch. The
15,534-square-foot
main
house
has
Colette Skin Studio at 4225 Brown Ave. Named
eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and an eight-
after her 10-year-old daughter, the studio carries
car main house garage, as well as a motor court,
Biologique Recherche, a holistic skincare line out
and 7,500-square-foot guest house.
of Paris. Carson is an Arizona native and recently moved back to the Phoenix area from Los Angeles to open her new business. The studio specializes in natural, pure products and holistic treatments. Founded in the late 1970s by a family of artisanal
THE VALLEY'S CIDER CORPS HONORS GREAT SACRIFICE WITH VETERANTHEMED STYLES The
veteran-owned
craft
cidery
Cider
skincare experts, Biologique Recherche came
Corps has a cider available at Whole Foods,
about through the passion of biologist and phys-
AJs, and Total Wine to honor great sacrifice
iotherapist duo Yvan and Josette Allouche. They
this Veteran's Day. The Sangin Sangria is a red
devised an exclusive, customized methodology of
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sangria-style drink that blends Cider Corps' hard apple cider base with prickly pear, strawberry, orange,
passionfruit, elderberry,
and lime. It is named for the town of Sangin in Afghanistan where Cider Corps' co-owner, Jason Duren, was injured in service. Several of the cidery's flagship ciders are available at those locations, with many others available at its Mesa cidery. Valleywide delivery is also available. CiderCorpsAZ.com
WILDFLOWER OFFERS THANKSGIVING, SERVED IN A SANDWICH Wildflower’s
famous
Turkey
Cranberry Walnut Stuffing Sandwich returns for the 15th year in a row, through Thanksgiving, at all its Valley locations. The sandwich features herb mayo and bacon served on fresh-baked stuffing bread with a side of original or sweet potato chips. The Cranberry Walnut Stuffing is made using Cranberry Walnut Bread, 12
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celery,
onion,
dried
cranberries, port wine, chicken broth,
thyme,
salt,
and
pep-
per, while the stuffing bread is made
from
sourdough
naturally packed
leavened with
car-
rots, celery, pecans, and fresh sage—and tastes just like homemade stuffing on Thanksgiving. WildflowerBread.com
MICHAEL WALTRIP BREWING COMPANY’S TWO-TIME BEER BRAND SECURES DISTRIBUTION Arizona-based Michael Waltrip Brewing
Company,
recently
launched by the two-time Daytona champion, announced a distribution agreement with Hensley Beverage Company, Arizona’s largest beer and beverage distributor. Waltrip’s Two-Time beer brand initially features a lineup of a Blonde ale; Checkered Past, a coconut India pale ale; and Vamanos, a Mexicanstyle lager, with year-round and seasonal selections planned, as well. Each of the beers has aspecial story behind it and some clever and subtle references to racing, capitalizing on the personality of its founder. MichaelWaltripBrewing.com
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MUSIC, MOVEMENT & MEMORY MUSICIAN SHANNON WALLACE USES HER GIFT OF MUSIC TO INSPIRE THOSE WHO NEED IT THE MOST
ARTICLE MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY DILLON DRISCOLL
BEFORE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MUSICIAN SHANNON
anxiety and depression, and reduce agitation. It can also be a way for
WALLACE TOOK HER GIFT OF MUSIC INTO SPACES WHERE
caregivers and their loved ones to connect.
MANY MUSICIANS MAY NOT CONSIDER PERFORMING:
Once the pandemic hit though and care homes closed their doors
NURSING HOMES, RETIREMENT HOMES, NONPROFITS, AND
to visitors, Wallace found a way to take her work online by creating a
OTHER LOCATIONS THAT SERVE THE ELDERLY AND THEIR
live streaming and on-demand Music, Movement & Memory work-
LOVED ONES.
shop program “aimed to serve those of all ages living with all stages
“I have been a professional touring musician for the past 25 years.
of dementia and cognitive impairment, along with their care partners.”
As I have grown in my music, I realized that I wanted to extend myself
Each live and pre-recorded video features Wallace interacting with
beyond that of just performing and entertaining on stage,” she says.
her virtual audience, who then experiences full-body movement exer-
“In other words, I wanted to enhance my outreach to others and
cises; memory and hand-eye coordination games; problem-solving
make an impact on people’s lives in different, meaningful ways.”
games; humor; and interactive, reflective conversation, all set to music
During her work with the elderly population and their caregivers, Wallace saw in particular how her music helped those with
and/or rhythm, according to the program. Subscribers can access this service online from most digital, streaming devices.
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. According to Mayo
“Shannon’s creative talents are very apparent in this amazing
Clinic, research backs her up as music can help relieve stress, reduce
program that is a win-win situation for all involved,” says George
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Burson, who works in caregiver services at Duet: Partners In Health & Aging. “It keeps the person with Alzheimer’s amused and stimulated, giving them exercise tasks that they can accomplish while underscoring the task with music that they are familiar with. At the same time, the caregiver also gets some exercise while also getting to experience a new type of activity with their loved one.” Wallace believes that this program is the first of its kind in the world, and since its creation in June, has worked with several care homes and nonprofits. It’s even been endorsed and supported by AARP-Arizona. “Throughout my life, my grandmother has been tightly woven into the fiber of my being. I have always loved and respected my elders, and as a result, I think this work with seniors was a natural transition for me,” she says. “My initial intention was not necessarily to offer my music to just those living with dementia or cognitive impairment; but somehow, I found my way into that space, in addition to the active adult space, and fell in love with what music can provide to all of those who can benefit most.” Eventually, Wallace would love to see this program grow to be offered across the U.S. and to English-speaking countries across the globe. To learn more, visit MusicalMemoryCare.com.
“I WANTED TO ENHANCE MY OUTREACH TO OTHERS AND MAKE AN IMPACT ON PEOPLE’S LIVES IN DIFFERENT, MEANINGFUL WAYS.” CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale
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GIVING BACK
ARTICLE TERESA TRAVERSE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Nonprofits Making an Impact LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE FOUR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO GIVING BACK
GiGi's Playhouse
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NONPROFITS SERVE IMPORTANT ROLES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. Many provide for those in need or are working toward achieving certain goals that might make the world a better place. On these pages, we’ve written about four nonprofits making an impact. Discover a playhouse that seeks to help children with Down syndrome and their families; a foundation that fundraises for ovarian cancer research; a group that provides beds, cribs and other essentials for kids in foster care; and an
“SHE JUST REALLY WANTED TO FEEL LIKE HER LIFE MATTERED, AND SHE MADE A DIFFERENCE. IT WAS REALLY IMPORTANT TO GIVE HER THAT LEGACY.”
organization helping to reduce food waste and improve the environment. If you’re searching for ways to get involved, these organizations can use your time, donations, or even gifts.
Colleen’s Dream Foundation Colleen’s Dream Foundation raises money for ovarian cancer research, funding research all over the country that supports early detection of ovarian cancer—the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Currently, there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer. The organization was founded in 2013 in honor of Colleen Drury, who passed away from ovarian cancer five years after she was diagnosed. Today Colleen’s daughter, Nicole Cundiff, serves as CEO and co-founder, along with her husband William “Billy” Cundiff, a former NFL kicker. “We knew that her time on Earth probably wouldn’t be long,” says Cundiff. “So she quit her job…to devote all of her time to helping us start the foundation. The goal was to make her the face of the organization. But sadly, she passed away before we could make that happen.” The foundation achieves its goals through fundraising, including events like golf tournaments and a Hawaiian luau. “She was so important to us,” says Cundiff, of her late mom. “And one of the things that was really devastating for her when she knew she was passing away was feeling like she hadn’t had enough time on Earth to really make an impact. She just really wanted to feel like her life mattered, and she made a difference. It was really important to give her that legacy.” ColleensDream.org
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Arizona Helping Hands Founded in 1998, Arizona Helping Hands is the largest provider to children in the foster care system in the state of Arizona. Specifically, the nonprofit gives beds, cribs, clothing, diapers, back to school support, holiday toys, and birthday packages to children in need. It has provided 1,266 cribs and beds, and 834 kids with birthday packages that include a birthday message, three toys, and one book. With the exception of clothing, everything given to the children is brand new. “These children whose lives have been disrupted need normalcy, need safety, need comfort, need love, and a bed is a true representation of all of that. It’s so important to raise these children up because they truly our are future,” says Dan Shufelt, president and CEO of Arizona Helping Hands. To assist, you can purchase something from the organization’s Amazon Wish List, coordinate a diaper drive, or share a story on social media about the organization. AZHelpingHands.org
Dan Shufelt
Kate Thoene
Waste not Waste Not Inc. is a hunger relief and environmental nonprofit that collects food from catering companies, restaurants, and other businesses and delivers it on the same day to more than 60 nonprofits. Waste Not collects food from businesses including Urban Cookies, Fox Restaurant Concepts, the Phoenix Convention Center, and Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak. It provides food to St. Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army, and the Boys & Girls Clubs. In 2019, Waste Not supplied 3.5 million meals. “We are an extremely lean and efficient operation,” says Kate Thoene, executive director. Waste Not has no warehouses or operating facilities. “It’s just a huge impact when people donate money to Waste Not. It goes directly to our mission.” WasteNotAZ.org
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Jennifer Gage
Gigi’s Playhouse
Additional Valley Nonprofits To Know + MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION Founded in Phoenix in 1980, Make-A-
Gigi’s Playhouse provides free educational, social, and career development for children and adults with Down syndrome. It is an offshoot of a national company based in Chicago. The Scottsdale location opened in 2014, and serves more than 700 families. “Gigi’s is one-of-a-kind. There are no other programs like it that are specific to children and families with Down syndrome,” says Jennifer Gage, founder of GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix. Programs offered include one-on-one literacy and math tutoring by trained volunteers, and helping to prepare adults with Down syndrome for meaningful employment. Gigi’s also helps families. A veteran mom will show up at the hospital with a new baby basket for a family to help them celebrate. Another program is for children ranging in age from newborns to age 3. It’s a story music hour where kids can play and parents can, in Gage’s words, “network.” “The moms end up making a connection,” says Gage. “This group goes on to be a really solid place for information and learning.” Gigi’s Playhouse temporarily closed back in March due to the pandemic, but thanks to grants, was renovated during that time. It re-opened in October, with a new playroom, fresh toys, new carpet, and new paint. GiGisPlayhouse.org/Phoenix
Wish Foundation creates life-changing wishes for children with a critical illness. + ARIZONA CANCER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN Providing social, emotional, and financial support to families managing the health of a child with cancer.
+ MCDOWELL SONORAN CONSERVANCY Protecting and advancing the natural space of the Sonoran desert habitat in Scottsdale through science, education, and stewardship.
+ THE SCOTTSDALE CHARROS An all-volunteer group of business and civic leaders dedicated to raising funds for youth programs, educational scholarships, and grants to local charities.
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help comes v ir t ua l ly WHEN THE PANDEMIC HIT, CAREY PEÑA JUMPED IN TO HELP NONPROFITS RAISE FUNDS IN A NEW FORMAT ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
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WHEN CAREY PEÑA LAUNCHED HER COMPANY, INSPIRED MEDIA 360, HER VISION WAS TO EXPAND OUTSIDE OF HER ROLE AS A TELEVISION NEWS REPORTER AND ANCHOR, AND CREATE MULTI-LAYERED DIGITAL CONTENT. “I also wanted to make more platforms for good to inspire others,” she says. Part of her journey has included purchasing a building in Phoenix and creating her own studio location. Her background, vision, and studio turned out to be fortuitous when COVID-19 hit. With nonprofits forced to cancel their usual in-person yearly fundraising events, Peña was ready to help them create a virtual option. “It all began with Phoenix Children’s Hospital,” she says. “I was the host of their in-person event, which had to be canceled as the pandemic approached. We turned their event into a virtual experience, and it was a big hit. “Next came Valleywise Health alongside my friend, Letitia Frye, and after that, the floodgate of possibilities cracked wide open. We are already booking virtual fundraising shows and hybrids into next year.” Peña’s specialty is creating TV shows and digital TV experiences.
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“So, if an organization wishes to go virtual, I look at whether they seek a fully formed show. If so, I build a rundown and look at how to advance the storyline and reach new supporters and donors,” she explains. “It’s also essential to me that each show is unique. We build out custom sets and write, or take part in writing, all of the scripts to be TV-friendly. Sometimes I host the event myself, but I have also enjoyed playing the role of executive producer.” So far, Peña has also created virtual events for organizations ranging from Habitat For Humanity, Arizona Foundation for Women, and St. Jude, to HonorHealth, Phoenix Indian Center, and Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels. She’s also hosting the American Heart Association’s national awards from her Phoenix studio. Peña looks forward to helping organizations, in any way she can. “I’m a creative person, and I look at every production, project, and show as a blank slate. So, every day is new. It’s a bonus working alongside organizations that are making communities better on so many levels.” InspiredMedia360.com
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BRANDON AND JALYNNE CRAWFORD ON GIVING BACK, FAMILY, CAREERS, AND WHAT THEY ARE MOST THANKFUL FOR
hitting a home run ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN
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BRANDON AND JALYNNE CRAWFORD HAVE CALLED ARIZONA HOME FOR ALMOST EIGHT YEARS. Brandon has spent the past nine seasons playing for the San Francisco Giants, while Jalynne co-owns and helps run Tiny Turnip. Together, they have four children. Here, they share there thoughts on their lives together. YOU BOTH WENT TO UCLA—IS THAT WHERE YOU MET? JALYNNE AND BRANDON CRAWFORD: We both attended UCLA in the fall of 2006 on scholarships for baseball (Brandon) and gymnastics (Jalynne). UCLA is where we met at the athlete orientation before school started. We were friends for a few months and couldn’t deny that we were more than that. We have been best friends ever since. JALYNNE, YOU HAVE BEEN BUSY WITH YOUR “CATCH A CURE” COLLABORATION. CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT IT? JC: The “Catch A Cure” collaboration was started when Rady’s Children’s Hospital came across Tiny Turnip on social media. Tiny Turnip is my company, along with my business partner/founder Rachel Luzi. They asked if we could create an artwork that raised money and awareness for pediatric cancer awareness month. It was an easy fit because pediatric cancer is near and dear to our hearts. I envisioned a Gold Glove catching a ball with the laces being the gold ribbons. We chose nine powerful words like Brave, Courage, and Hero because September is the ninth month, and there are nine players on a field. My partner is an artist and created it beautifully. One hundred percent of profits from the campaign are donated to pediatric cancer research. On the page you can find T-shirts, mugs, blankets, and a donate button to help. It has been amazing to see all the love and support we have received thus far. WHAT DRAWS YOU TO THIS MISSION? JC & BC: Pediatric cancer has personally affected us through close family and friends. Their stories, along with many others, inspired us to fight for these precious children and their families. WHY IS GIVING BACK IMPORTANT TO YOU? JC & BC: We are fortunate to be in a position to make an impact on people’s lives. Giving back is important to us because it helps us feel we are making a difference in our community. We also choose causes that have personal connections to us because it is so meaningful. BRANDON, HOW ARE YOU INVOLVED? BC: Along with getting other players from around the league to help spread awareness, I have used my social media platform to help the cause. I personally donated autographed memorabilia, and helped gather signed items from other players, for donations and prizes for giveaways to make the “Catch A Cure” collaboration fun. ARE YOU BOTH INVOLVED IN ANY OTHER CHARITABLE EFFORTS? JC & BC: We run a kids baseball camp (creatively called the Brandon Crawford Baseball Camp). We try to have them twice a year, one in the Bay CONTINUED >
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Area and one in Arizona. Brandon donates his time to go to every station
Last, but not least, is Bryson, our fourth kid, second son, and born
to help kids get better at baseball and life skills. We donate all profits to
June 18, 2018. He loves animals, dinosaurs, and trucks. He always
many different causes. Annually, we donate to B.A.T. (Baseball Assistance
wants to play in the water. He is silly, stubborn, sensitive, yet so affec-
Team), the Junior Giants Stretch Drive, pediatric cancer, and more.
tionate and cute.
YOU ARE BOTH SUCH BUSY PEOPLE—BRANDON, YOU
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF BEING A PARENT?
JUST COMPLETED YOUR NINTH SEASON WITH THE SAN
JC: My favorite part of being a parent is seeing the joys of life through
FRANCISCO GIANTS—AND YOU HAVE FOUR CHILDREN! HOW
their eyes.
DO YOU JUGGLE IT ALL?
BC: I love watching each of them grow up and hit different milestones
BC: The baseball side of things is relatively “easy” because I just
of life. Whether it’s watching them take their first steps, or learning
go to the field and do my job. With travel, crazy schedules, the kids’
how to read, you feel such a feeling of accomplishment as a parent.
school, and trying to keep up with four little ones, it’s the home life that gets a little hectic sometimes. I wouldn’t be able to manage it all
BRANDON, WHAT ORIGINALLY DREW YOU TO BASEBALL?
without my superhero wife, Jalynne.
BC: My dad was a huge baseball fan way before I was born. I was watching baseball games as a baby and swinging a bat as soon as I
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN?
could walk. He definitely passed his love for baseball on to me.
JC & BC: Braylyn was born on December 18, 2012. She was the firstborn, and the leader of her brothers and sister. She loves to draw,
ANY MENTORS OR PEOPLE WHO HAVE INFLUENCED YOU?
create stories, and play Barbies. She is kind, smart, and beautiful.
JC & BC: Both of our parents have had tremendous influences on
Jaydyn is our second daughter and was born on March 8, 2014. She loves her baby dolls (and tends to them daily), elephants, and
our lives. We are grateful to always have their love and support. Neither of us would be the people we are now without them.
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BIGGEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT? JC & BC: Both of us agree on this one—our marriage and our children.
BIGGEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT? JC: Being a part of a company that not only instills a love of sports, but also has a mission to find creative ways to give back to the community. BC: Not only being able to live out my dream of playing baseball in the major leagues, but winning the World Series… twice! WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO MOVE TO SCOTTSDALE? BC: As a kid, I traveled from the Bay Area to Scottsdale annually with my dad to watch Giants spring training games. I always loved it. When I was drafted by the Giants, I had spring training in Scottsdale every year. The more Jalynne was out here, the more she liked it. We decided to buy a house here in early 2013, the year after my first full season in the big leagues. After living out here for a few years, we decided Scottsdale would be our forever home. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE AREA? ANY FAVORITE SPOTS AROUND TOWN? JC & BC: We love everything Scottsdale has to offer. There is so much to do for every age. The kids like to go to Butterfly Wonderland, the aquarium, the Phoenix Zoo, movie theaters, and parks. We love the variety of great restaurants, especially Butters Pancakes & Café, Blanco, and Preston’s Steakhouse. Brandon also likes the many different golf courses to choose from. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, WHAT ARE YOU MOST THANKFUL ABOUT OR FOR? JC & BC: On holidays, being with both of our extended families is what’s most important to us. We enjoy the special time that we get with our nieces, nephews, and rest of our families.
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INSPIRED BY
BRIGHT BOOST AMID THE DIMNESS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS JOIN FORCES TO BRING CHEER WITH LUXURY PRIZES FOR THE ARIZONA LIFESTYLE GIVEAWAY
ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA
PHOTOGRAPHY DILLON DRISCOLL
WHEN IT COMES TO BRINGING A SMILE TO PEO-
Lounge owner Dallas Sloan and injector Michelle Nemchick; a
PLE’S FACES, DR. SEAN COOK AND HIS CANYON RIM
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But recently, he joined other small business owners in making this happen for those beyond his practice’s parameters. Cook is among seven Valley business owners who donated top-notch luxury services to deserving winners in The Arizona Lifestyle Giveaway last month. The goal: bring cheer to others in a dismal year. “A giveaway like this is really giving someone a mental health boost,” Cook says. A stunning $10,000 smile transformation package was
Kayla Zoe Ann; a custom wood queen-sized bed frame with stain options worth $650 by Lion Craft project manager Erik Fisler; and a tan shots and vitamin injections package worth $650 by The Dr. Shot owner Sidney Leigh. As the owner of several small businesses, Leigh recognized what clients, friends, and fellow entrepreneurs were enduring since the pandemic emerged, turning their worlds upside down and stealing the wind out of their sails by the time the year was barely underway.
Cook’s generous contribution to the cause. He knows very
She wanted to spearhead a venture that could help oth-
well the positive and dramatic impact a new mouth can have
ers end 2020 on a little bit of a brighter note rather than the
on not only someone’s appearance, but also their self-con-
dark cloud that has hung over most of it. The giveaway was
fidence and outlook on life. This was among the reasons he
her response.
was eager to be part of the project.
Leigh approached the other business owners with her
“We do so many of these and see how it helps someone
concept, and they enthusiastically jumped on board, want-
transform their life. It’s amazingly life-changing work,” Cook
ing to share in her venture to provide a lift to the community.
says. “I feel like I’ve been given so much, one way to show gratitude is to give this gift to someone who’s deserving.”
And with that, the giveaway was underway. “This year, people have been so divided and businesses
In addition to the smile transformation package, the social
have been hurt. It’s about giving back, and giving back with
media-driven giveaway featured a $4,000 photo shoot com-
something cool. We wanted to do something that was more
plete with hair and makeup by local celebrity photographer
fun and impactful,” she says. “Our ultimate hope is that it
Michael Franco; a $2,500 face transformation featuring Botox,
gives people something to be excited for, and brings those
fillers, and other pampering treatments by Colair Beauty
who win these some joy in this dim 2020.”
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TREND SETTER
WALKING THE WALK
A JOURNEY DOWN THE WINDING LIFE PATH OF UNASSUMING SPIRITUAL LEADER FRANCIS CHAN
IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE LEADER OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH IN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING. You’re a New York Times bestseller making a million dollars in royalties from your first book and people love you—you’re on top of the world. Would you leave that all behind? Better yet, would you trade all of that, giving away 90% of your income to end up living in the poorest region of Hong Kong surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day? For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate and unwanted result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, a church planter and best-selling author who speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, it’s exactly what he did. And exactly what he needed—an opportunity to walk down a winding path that led him toward fulfilling his purpose; toward becoming a
ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
man who can truly say he lives the life he’s been called to and encouraging others to do the same.
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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED)
Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com! Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a very traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died while giving birth to him. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer. Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with a membership of 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. By 2000, membership grew even more to 1,600. And by 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ then-new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller. Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it behind in pursuit of a more humble and impactful way of life. The $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking. After making the decision to leave Cornerstone and wrestling with what the next step would be, Francis and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China, where he was able to embrace new interests and activities by doing what the locals do, and where he also saw an inspiring shift in culture and spiritual values. “I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he says. “Their mentality really isn’t a consumer mindset of ‘Here’s my needs, here’s what I feel, no one cares about me— me, me, me, me. Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other and thinking about how to get to the poor—the truly poor—like ‘We’re going to starve today,’ or ‘We’re selling off kids today.’ That type of poor. There’s just a lot more urgency.” In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of life, Francis’ message of focus and fulfillment can be summed up simply: take your eyes off yourself.
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“A l l w e r e a l l y n e e d t o d o is hit that little button that s w i t c h e s i t o f f s e l f i e m o d e .” “It’s so counterintuitive because, physically, if I break my arm, I’m not going to be thinking about anyone else. The only thing that’s going to bring me pleasure is getting this thing fixed. ‘Everyone look at me—my arm is broken; someone fix
he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’” Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals.
it for me,’” he says. “But...the answer is actually to take your
“She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like,
eyes off of yourself. People that I’ve found that have spent
you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”
their lives truly loving others are the joyful people. You’ll find very few generous people who are miserable.” Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing him-
“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says, fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to certain things and God has something so much better for us.”
self, goes on to describe how he sees this generation
Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the
as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that
Sham Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong
you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls
with most of his family, including his wife, all but one of
and you’re always in the picture—always the center
his daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.
of everything.
It’s a place he later found is where his mother also did
“All we really need to do is hit that little button that
ministries in the 1950s, and allows him the continued
switches it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t
humbling opportunity to live out his journey working with
even see myself.”
the ultra poor to bring relief and sharing his spiritual ful-
Looking toward the future, Francis (non-prophetically, he clarifies, laughing) goes on to recall the story of his oldest daughter, Rachel—one of seven children and two grandchildren, when she was 5 years old.
fillment with others, even while enjoying a pickup game with locals on the neighborhood basketball court. “It’s a pretty bizarre journey to think that, first of all, my wife has stood by my side for 27 years, and it’s just been
“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city
an amazing marriage. Two years ago at our 25-year anni-
called Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was
versary, she asked me ‘Do you know of anyone on the
this old maze you walked through with only a few walls,
planet that is more blessed than we are? Because I feel
some little ceramic things you could paint and this big
like we’re the happiest people on earth. It’s almost like
bubble machine that was just a hula hoop dipped in
that can’t be true, but I haven’t found anyone happier,’”
bubble solution. There really wasn’t much more to it,
he says. “It’s one thing for me to say because that’s the
but she loved it.”
way I feel, but to hear that from my wife as well and those
“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’”
truly to be her sentiments. It just feels like an impossible life all the way around.”
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DIY
B U I L D YO U R O W N FIRE PIT
CHECK OUT THESE HELPFUL TIPS FOR THIS DIY PROJECT
ARTICLE WHITNEY GRUNDER
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AS WE MOVE INTO THE FALL SEASON, WE CAN FINALLY PLAN THOSE OUTDOOR GATHERINGS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. When you add a fire pit into the mix, it becomes the focal point of your outdoor entertaining. So, why not do your homework and build
5. Begin to layer your blocks with the sides touching. You can use a level to make sure the blocks are even as you add layers.
your own fire pit?
6. Focus on finishing touches and remove loose debris.
TIPS:
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1. Choose your location. Be sure you are meeting building and fire
Look at low-cost bricks, pavers, concrete, and other materials. It’s
code standards and ideally are 25 feet from a house or a tree.
possible spend around $50 and leave with everything you need. Do
Consider how many guests you want to be able to accommodate
your homework and get creative!
when determining the pit measurements. 2. Pick your style and shape and measure the size. 3. Outline your chosen space using marking paint, string, and a stake to indicate the center of the pit. 4. Level the pit using a shovel and use gravel as the base for your fire pit. Try to avoid loosening the underlying soil.
NOT INTO DIY? Talk to a contractor for additional ideas and discuss your design plans if you aren’t quite comfortable with doing it all on your own. Be sure to share your ideas and styles on what you like and what you want to avoid. CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale
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1-8 WILD RISING BY CRACKING ART Desert Botanical Garden
NOVEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
This art exhibition traveled from Milan to Desert
Botanical Garden, and showcases more than 1,000 animal sculptures made from colorful and recyclable plastic. The vibrant art forms are the creations of Cracking Art, a
collective of artists who specialize in plastic as an artistic medium with the intention of radically changing the
history of art through a strong social and environmental commitment. DBG.org
5 VMLC 18TH ANNUAL VIRTUAL HEROES PATRIOTIC LUNCHEON Virtual
Join the VMLC for its annual Heroes Patriotic Luncheon, which will be held virtually this year. This year's keynote
speaker is J. Charles Plumb, Captain USN (Ret.), Vietnam veteran, six-year POW. The event provides the opportu-
nity to honor and celebrate veterans and military service members who have, and continue to, "Stand in the Gap" to defend our liberty and freedom. ArizonaVMLC.org
6 - 15 CANAL CONVERGENCE | WATER + ART + LIGHT Scottsdale Waterfront/Downtown Scottsdale
Canal Convergence is back, featuring the enchanting, light-based artworks from around the world that fans of the event have come to expect. This year, in addition to some artworks at the waterfront, others will be located throughout Old Town Scottsdale to minimize crowding and allow for safer social distancing. There will also be live entertainment, as well as augmented reality technology to enhance the experience with an app for your smartphone. CanalConvergence.com
6 - DEC 21 SCOTTSDAZZLE
Old Town Scottsdale
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Movie Night, Seasonal Charcuterie Teach & Taste, Gold Palette ArtWalk,
Santa Wine Around, Yuletide Yoga, Sparkle & Spin Scavenger Hunt, Merry
Make & Take, The Dazzle of Historic Old Town, Letters to Santa, and more.
Visit the website for a full list of events. Scottsdazzle.com
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THE STELLA ARTOIS POLO CLASSIC: PRESENTED BY KETEL ONE WestWorld of Scottsdale
Under a new name for 2020, this popular polo event, a production of the Bentley Scottsdale
Polo
Championships,
returns with some new teams, as well
as a new focus on social distancing and
a key focus to help schools, nonprofits, and charities hit hard by COVID-19. The
day includes polo matches; a canine couture dog show; the World’s Longest
Catwalk Fashion Show, presented by Phoenix Fashion Week; and a postevent concert with Roger Clyne (ticketed separately). ThePoloParty.com
7 - JAN 31 ZOOLIGHTS Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo's ZooLights, presented by SRP, is back with millions of twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculptures, and the Wildlife Lantern Safari, which features 66 creatures—polar bears, mammoths, peacocks and more, all aglow. This year, in addition to the traditional walk-thru experience, there are also Cruise ZooLights nights, a drive-thru experience. PhoenixZoo.org
10 - 12 THE MUSIC MAN
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
One
of
the
greatest
Broadway
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performances in its initial four-year run on Broadway. Professor Harold Hill and Marian the Librarian became immortal with the classic film version, and then again with the remake. With classic tunes that include “Ya Got Trouble,” “Till There Was You,” and the show-stopping “Seventy-Six Trombones,” The Music Man is an irresistible, all-American musical for the entire family. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
12 VARIATIONS OF WHIMSY Wilde Meyer Gallery
Wilde Meyer Gallery will hold a reception from 7-9 p.m. for artists Jaime Ellsworth, Lance Green, and Sarah Webber. Ellsworth’s versions of animal stories exude pure joyfulness and playfulness to the viewer. Green’s more abstract brand of spirit whimsy speaks a secret language. Webber’s new series of Modern Critters combines realism with whimsical juxtapositions of natural enemies like coyotes and rabbits or a playful fox leaping over the moon. WildeMeyer.com
14 RECONNECT! THE PARKING LOT DANCE PROJECT
Upper level, Scottsdale Civic Center Parking Garage
Contemporary
dancers
from
Movement Source Dance Company explore
structure,
connection,
freedom, and celebration through expressive movement in this exhilarating
performance.
Thought-
provoking, rousing movement is created
as
dancers
explore
an
outdoor urban setting to live, passionately performed music by Drew Bollmann. Audiences
can
enjoy
viewing this innovative 30-minute performance safely from their car. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org CityLifestyle.com/Scottsdale
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