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Shop Local AZ! Artisan Foods, Custom Apparel & Handmade Candles | Retail Therapy Vendor Showcase
We’re back with Part 2 of our Shop Local Holiday Series featuring Retail Therapy AZ vendors — and this lineup brings bold flavor, handcrafted gifts, and sustainable home goods just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season. 🎁✨ Shopping local means supporting real families, artisans, and creators — and these three amazing businesses show just how special Arizona’s small business community really is. 🫒 Rogue Fine Foods — Bold Flavors, Crafted with Care Meet Roy & Calipso Stewart, the husband-wife team behind Rogue Fine Foods LLC, serving up small-batch balsamic vinegars, olive oils, and artisan olive oil–based soaps. Whether you’re cooking, hosting, or gifting, their gourmet flavors shine in salad dressings, marinades, pasta dishes, dipping sauces and more. 📍 Website: www.roguefinefoods.com FB: Rogue Fine Foods LLC Email: roy@roguefinefoods.com 🎄 Gilbert Made by Printwerx — Personalized & Holiday-Ready Gifts Alice Woodard joins us with a beautiful selection of seasonal and custom-made items at Gilbert Made, perfect for holiday decorating and gift giving. From personalized goods to festive designs, her shop makes it easy to support local artists while checking off everyone on your list. 🌐 Website: www.gilbertmade.com FB: facebook.com/printwerx IG: @printwerx_ Email: alice@printwerxaz.com 🕯️ Prickly Provisions — Clean-Burning Candles & Sustainable Scents Founder Kathi Chamoun creates handcrafted candles made from coco-soy wax, sustainably sourced wooden wicks, and recycled or handmade vessels. Each candle is clean-burning, eco-conscious, and designed to bring warmth and intentionality to your home. A perfect local holiday buy! 🌐 Website: pricklyprovisions.com FB: pricklyprovisionsstudio IG: @pricklyprovisionsstudio Email: info@pricklyprovisions.com 🛍️ Support Local This Holiday Season Retail Therapy AZ is home to over 300 small businesses, and this is the BEST time of year to support them. Every purchase fuels a local dream. Every dollar stays in our community. Every gift tells a story. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:52 Interview Roy & Calipso Stewart 19:40 Interview Alice Woodard 26:22 Interview Kathi Chamoun Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow ⭐ Watch more Retail Therapy features at: OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShowAZ #RetailTherapyAZ #ShopLocalAZ #SupportSmallBusiness #BlackFridayLocal #ArizonaMakers #HolidayShoppingAZ -
Shop Local AZ! CBD Wellness, Indie Comics & Holiday Sweets | Retail Therapy Vendor Showcase
This week on The Morning Show, we’re kicking off our special Shop Local Holiday Series with three incredible Retail Therapy AZ vendors — each one bringing something unique, handmade, and Arizona-grown just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season! If you want your holiday dollars to make a REAL impact this year, start right here. ❤️🌵 🌿 CBD Vault LLC — Wellness for Humans & Pets Lisa Nelson & Bryan Nisky of CBD Vault LLC break down the real science behind CBD — what it can help with, how to choose the right products, and important safety facts everyone should know. From stress relief and sleep to mobility support for your pets, their offerings are backed by education, transparency, and high-quality ingredients. 📍 thecbdvault.com IG: @thecbdvault FB: thecbdvault Email: cbdvaultaz@gmail.com 📚 Rabbit Comics — Local Indie Comics, Fully Created on an iPad Meet Phoenix comic creator Michael Poindexter, the artist and author behind Rabbit Comics and The Department Files. He writes, sketches, illustrates, colors, letters, AND self-publishes — all himself! His books are available locally at Retail Therapy’s Convention Center location and on Amazon. He also hosts a podcast going deeper into the lore of his original characters. 🌐 Website: shopsavou.com IG: @rabbit.comic, @thedepartmentfiles Email: rabbitcomicseries@gmail.com YouTube: @TheBennyDomino 🍬 Sonoran Swirls — The Sweetest Local Story Around Husband-and-wife duo Noah & Kayla Benoit share how Sonoran Swirls went from a fun experiment to a beloved Arizona dessert stop. They’re unveiling their brand-new Holiday Christmas Tree of Swirls — a four-tier lit stand with 50 holiday-flavored minis (Red Velvet Candy Cane, Praline Pecan, Gingerbread, Hot Cocoa). Perfect for gifting, celebrations, or dessert tables! G: @SonoranSwirls Website: www.sonoranswirls.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:20 Interview Lisa Nelson & Bryan Nisky 18:20 Interview Michael Poindexter 25:37 Interview Noah & Kayla Benoit 🛍️ Shop Local This Holiday Season Retail Therapy AZ is home to 300+ local small businesses, and supporting them means supporting real families, real creators, and real dreams. Skip the big box stores this Black Friday — spend your dollars locally and make a difference. Watch all Retail Therapy vendor segments at: OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShowAZ #RetailTherapyAZ #ShopLocalAZ #SupportSmallBusiness #BlackFridayLocal #ArizonaMakers #PhoenixLocal Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow -
Meet Alpo the Tortoise! Liberty Wildlife Teaches Us Wild Tortoise Facts & Shell Sensitivity
Liberty Wildlife is back on The Morning Show — and today they brought someone special: Alpo the tortoise! 🐢💚 Alpo surprised ALL of us with just how fast, curious, and full of personality a tortoise can be. In this episode, we explore the hidden world of Arizona tortoises and learn why these incredible creatures need our protection now more than ever. Here’s what we discovered: 🌿 Tortoises feel through their shells Yes, really! Their shells contain nerve endings, meaning they experience touch, pressure, and even pain. That means gentle, respectful interaction is key. 🚫 Why you should NEVER pick up a wild tortoise And it’s NOT for the reason you think. When a desert tortoise is startled, it releases its bladder — losing the water it needs to survive. That means even well-meaning people can unintentionally endanger them. 📜 You need a permit to have a tortoise Tortoises are protected wildlife. Arizona Game & Fish oversees legal adoption to ensure these animals stay healthy, safe, and out of the illegal pet trade. 🏡 Arizona Game & Fish has MANY tortoises who need homes If you’ve ever dreamed of having a tortoise companion (who could live 60–80 years!), adoption is an incredible way to help. Liberty Wildlife walks us through what responsible care looks like. 💚 Alpo’s personality steals the show Zooming around the studio, sniffing new friends, and exploring EVERYTHING — Alpo proves tortoises are gentle, intelligent, and full of charm. 🐢 Connect With Liberty Wildlife Website: LibertyWildlife.org Instagram: @libertywildlife Facebook: facebook.com/libertywildlife Email: info@libertywildlife.org Learn more about Arizona Game & Fish tortoise adoption at: azgfd.gov Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:53 Interview Liberty Wildlife 11:43 History 🎬 Watch the full episode at: OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShowAZ #LibertyWildlife #ArizonaTortoise #WildlifeEducation #AZAnimals #DesertLife #PhoenixNonprofits #AdoptDontShop #AZGameAndFish Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow -
Inside Scottsdale Fashion Square: Holiday Cactus Exhibit & Exciting Upgrades | Lauren McGlinch
Today on The Morning Show, we’re joined by Lauren McGlinch, Events & Communications Manager at Scottsdale Fashion Square, to share everything new, festive, and exciting happening at one of the nation’s premier luxury shopping destinations. This holiday season, Scottsdale Fashion Square is transforming into a world of art, giving, and unforgettable experiences — and Lauren walks us through all the highlights: 🎄 Trees for Hope: Cactus Collection Edition This stunning holiday exhibition features 10 towering saguaro cactus sculptures and 15 beautifully designed wreaths, all created by local artists and designers. ✨ Open now through December 10 ✨ Located throughout the West and South Luxury Wings ✨ Silent auction proceeds benefit The Hope Fund for Phoenix Children’s 🌴 Palm Court Enhancement Project Scottsdale Fashion Square recently announced a luxury-forward renovation of its iconic Palm Court — including lush new landscaping, upgraded finishes, modern seating areas, and refined design details to elevate the guest experience. 🍽️ Destination Dining Arrives The newly renovated South Wing is now home to some of the most sought-after restaurants in the country: • Élephante • Catch • Society Swan Coming soon: Teleferic Barcelona (winter 2024) and Din Tai Fung (2026) 🛍️ Luxury Retail Expands Just in time for the holiday season, several new elevated retail experiences have opened, including: • Hermès • Loro Piana • Tori Richard • Cult Gaia It’s no surprise the center was named #6 Best Mall in the 2025 USA Today 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards — Scottsdale Fashion Square continues to raise the bar for style, dining, and luxury in Arizona. 🌟 Connect with Scottsdale Fashion Square Website: www.fashionsquare.com Facebook: facebook.com/ScottsdaleFashionSquare Instagram: @scottsdalefashionsquare Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:54 Interview Lauren McGlinch 14:11 History 18:58 Things to Do 🎬 Watch more local stories and interviews at: OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShowAZ #ScottsdaleFashionSquare #ArizonaEvents #HolidayInArizona #PhoenixLifestyle #LocalAZ #PhoenixMedia #LuxuryShopping Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow -
Understanding LGBTQ+ Language & Identity with Courtney Fae Long | The Genderbread Person Explained
Today on The Morning Show, our beloved monthly guest Courtney Fae Long returns to help us deepen our understanding of LGBTQ+ identity, terminology, and the language we use to create a more compassionate world. Courtney is an LGBTQ+ educator, author, and intuitive advocate who blends personal empowerment with practical education. This month, she’s breaking down concepts that often confuse people — using one of the most helpful tools in LGBTQ+ education: 🌈 The Genderbread Person. With clarity, heart, and her signature humor, Courtney walks us through the differences between: • Gender Identity • Gender Expression • Biological Sex • Attraction (romantic & sexual) • How these experiences are unique to each person • Why language matters — and how to use it respectfully This is an episode for EVERYONE — parents, teachers, allies, workplaces, and anyone who wants to better understand the beautiful diversity of human experience. Courtney’s mission is simple but powerful: ✨ When we understand each other better, we love each other better. ✨ Whether you’re just starting to learn or you’re expanding your allyship, you’ll walk away from this conversation more informed, more confident, and more connected. 🌟 Connect with Courtney Fae Long Website: CourtneyFaeLong.com Instagram: @CourtneyFaeLong Facebook: facebook.com/CourtneyFaeLong Email: hello@courtneyfaelong.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:12 Interview Courtney Fae Long 19:06 History 24:27 Things to Do 🎬 Watch more episodes at: OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShowAZ #CourtneyFaeLong #LGBTQEducation #GenderbreadPerson #InclusionMatters #Allyship #PhoenixCommunity #AZCreators #LocalAZ Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow -
Unlocking Your Intuition with Sunny Dawn Johnston | Oracle Cards & The School of Light
Unlock your intuition. Connect with spirit. Step into your light. Today on The Morning Show, we welcome internationally renowned spiritual teacher, psychic medium, and bestselling author Sunny Dawn Johnston, founder of School of Light — and one of the most beloved voices in the metaphysical community. With thousands of students worldwide and decades of experience guiding people to trust their inner wisdom, Sunny brings her signature warmth, clarity, and heart-centered energy to our studio for a transformational conversation. ✨ In this episode, Sunny shares: • How she first discovered oracle cards and why they became a trusted tool in her intuitive journey • How oracle cards help you strengthen your own intuition (it’s easier than most people think!) • Why EVERYONE has the ability to connect to spirit — and how to recognize the signs • Myths about intuition that keep people blocked • How to tune into your inner voice, even if you’ve doubted yourself for years • A LIVE mini reading using her beautiful oracle deck Sunny’s message is clear: You are intuitive. You are guided. And you are never alone. Whether you’re brand new to spirituality or have been on a personal growth journey for years, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and deeply seen. 🌟 Connect with Sunny Dawn Johnston Website: https://schooloflight.biz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnyDawnJohnstonFanPage Instagram: https://instagram.com/sunnydawn.johnston Email: sunny@schooloflight.biz Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 3:07 Interview Sunny Dawn Johnston 22:12 Things to Do 26:52 History 👉 Watch more full episodes at: OnTheMorningShow.com Executive Producer – Chris Weir Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan Segment Writer – Dylan Crow
