Inside Business Podcast Presented by The Mesa Chamber of Commerce

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with David Scott, Mesa Chamber-endorsed candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives in Legislative District 10, to discuss his candidacy, priorities, and vision for representing the community at the state level.

Learn more about David Scott: https://davidscottaz.com/

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On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Jean Hanson, Owner of Realign Your Life Wellness Center, to explore the benefits and purpose of holistic health, learn more about the Harmonic Egg, and hear about Jean’s passion for helping others through holistic wellness. 

Visit the Realign Your Life Wellness Center: https://www.realignyourlifeaz.com/

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On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Riley Palmer, Director of Pickleball at Dink & Dine Pickle Park, to learn more about what the business offers. what makes them unique, and much more! From pickleball and dining to social experiences and events, Dink & Dine Pickle Park brings together a variety of ways for people to connect, have fun, and enjoy the ...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Emily Guderian, Emotional Release Facilitator and founder of Built to Be Visible, for an engaging conversation about how Emily began the work she does, the emotional connection we have with clutter, the benefits of letting go, and much more.

Emily Guderian is the next speak...

On this special episode of the Inside Business Podcast, we’re getting to know Michael Callaway and hearing about his incredible journey as a professor at Mesa Community College for nearly 30 years! Michael shares his passion for teaching, the important skills he works to instill in his students, and how education and the classroom have changed throughout his career.

Named our 2026 Professor of the Year at the Mesa Has Heart G...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with former Mesa Chamber Board Chair Shannon Heinze of Guild Mortgage for a conversation about her career in the mortgage industry, her strong work ethic and personal philosophy, and her passion for helping others. Shannon also shares what it meant to be recognized as the 2026 Volunteer of the Year at the Mesa Has Heart Awards ...

On this special episode of the Inside Business Podcast, we get to know Michael Coronado and hear about his passion for student-athlete mental health, his work creating Coronado Human Performance & Development, and the experiences that have shaped his journey.

Named our 2026 Student Spotlight on Leadership at the Mesa Has Heart gala, Michael is making a meaningful impact in his community through his dedication to helping others ...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Maegan Guseman, Director of Operations at Nothing Bundt Cakes, sits down with Sally Harrison and discuss how the magic of NBC's Bundt Cakes, how they immerse themselves in the community and give back, their future plans for expansion, and much more! 

Visit Nothing Bundt Cakes: https://business.mesachamber.org/list/Details/nothing-bundt-cakes-east-mesa-3963296

Holiday Caterin...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, our Director of Events and Sponsorships, Alexis Foran, to discover what makes their sandwiches so delicious and what sets Port of Subs apart. Kirstin shares what Port of Subs has to offer, what sets the business apart, and why they’re excited to be part of the upcoming Holiday Catering Fair. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Port of Subs and what they’ll be bringing ...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Lisa Mont-Ros, AI Consultant and co-founder of The Strategy Ninjas, for an engaging conversation about how she got started with AI and built her business, how the technology has evolved throughout her career, and how businesses can leverage artificial intelligence to improve efficiency.

They also discuss the upcoming panel...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Susan Ricci, Executive Director of the Mesa Historical Museum, to explore the museum's rich history, its current and upcoming exhibits, and the fascinating story behind the creation and evolution of their Arizona Baseball Museum. They also discuss the museum's impact on the community and what visitors can look forward to i...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Scott Morris and Josh Flake of Gateway Bank to discuss why they love serving the Mesa community, what sets Gateway Bank apart, the relationships they build with local businesses, and the passion and purpose that drive their work every day.

They also share what it means for Gateway Bank to be recognized as the 2026 Small Bu...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Kathleen Richards of East Valley Children's Theatre (EVCT) to discuss the organization's mission, its impact on children and teens across the East Valley, and its upcoming 30th anniversary.

Kathleen also shares what it means for EVCT to be recognized as the 2026 Small Nonprofit of the Year at the Mesa Has Heart A...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Kayla Kolar of House of Refuge to discuss the organization's mission of empowering families experiencing hardships, the life-changing impact of their work, and the partnerships that help make it all possible.

Kayla also shares what it means for House of Refuge to be recognized as the 2026 Large Nonprofit of the Year&n...

Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Alan Jones of Floor Coverings International to discuss his business journey, share valuable flooring advice for homeowners, reflect on career lessons and words of wisdom for future business owners, and explore what being part of the Mesa community means to him.

Learn more about Floor ...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison welcomes Ginger Thomson from The Summit at Sunland Springs for a conversation about the organization’s commitment to serving the community, the impact they’ve made, and the passion behind their work. Ginger also shares what it means to be recognized as the 2026 Mid-Sized Business of the Year at the Mesa Has Heart Awards and w...

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Tony Anger of Grounded No More to explore the organization’s inspiring mission, how it has made a difference in the community, and what being named Micro Non-Profit of the Year at the Mesa Has Heart Awards means to him and the organization. 

Learn more about Grounded No More, Inc. at https://groundednomoreveter...

On this week's episode, Alan Bernard of Allpay-Payments Professionals joins Sally Harrison, CEO and President of the Mesa Chamber, for an informative conversation about the company’s origins, mission, and commitment to helping businesses navigate and improve the way they do payment processing. They also discuss how being an Affinity Partner with the Mesa Chamber can benefit members and what it provides. 

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Kayla Carrizosa, founder of Carreon Payments, joins Mesa Chamber President and CEO Sally Harrison for an engaging conversation about the upcoming Women's Business Connection on June 23rd: 

"Women who Shape Mesa"

This will include a powerful discussion that will highlight some of the influential women who help shape the Mesa community through leadership, business, and public service. The conversation will focus on leadership jo...