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💸 Financial wellness starts with one simple step — and today’s guest shows us how to take it. On this episode of The Morning Show, we’re joined by Josh Fadel, Managing Director of Desert Financial Wealth Management, for a powerful, practical conversation on how to take control of your money in 2025. Josh breaks down the key pillars of financial success that anyone can start today — no matter where you are in your journey: 1️⃣ Pay Off Debt: Learn how to prioritize high-interest debts and create a plan that actually works. 2️⃣ Start Saving: Discover why even a $10 recurring contribution can make a difference over time. 3️⃣ Maximize Employer Benefits: Don’t leave free money on the table — take advantage of that 401(k) or 403(b) match! 4️⃣ Find Support: Why working with a trusted local advisor can help you set goals, stay accountable, and build confidence in your future. Whether you’re dreaming about retirement, recovering from debt, or just looking to make smarter money moves — this episode will leave you inspired and empowered to start today. 💪 Learn more at: 🌐 DesertFinancial.com 📸 Instagram: @DesertFinancial 📘 Facebook: Desert Financial Credit Union 🎙️ The Morning Show with Melissa Farley & Marshall Shore Your morning. Our community. Local love. ☀️ 📺 Watch the full episode now at OnTheMorningShow.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:47 Interview Josh Fadel 31:36 History 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

(EP 170) This week on The Morning Show, creativity takes center stage! ✨ First, we sit down with Kaui Wilson, artist and founder of The Art & Sip, a community-driven experience designed to help everyone rediscover their creative spark. Whether it’s painting with friends, fusing glass, or pairing yoga with smoothies, Kaui’s mission is simple: to remind people that everyone is an artist at heart. ❤️ Then, we chat with Greg “Hawk” Hawk of Hawk Salvage and Molly McCurdy, co-organizers of the Grand Avenue Festival Phoenix 2025 — one of the city’s most vibrant, community-powered celebrations of art, music, and culture. 🎭 The festival returns November 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring vendors, muralists, live art, food trucks, make-and-take stations, kids’ activities, and more — all along one of downtown Phoenix’s most creative corridors. It’s an episode full of color, connection, and community — reminding us that creativity truly lives on every corner of Arizona. 🌵 Follow the guests: 🎨 Art & Sip — theartandsip.com | IG: @KauiWilson 🛠️ Hawk Salvage — IG: @hawksalvage 🎉 Grand Avenue Festival — IG: @grandavefestphx 🎙️ The Morning Show with Melissa Farley & Marshall Shore Your morning. Our community. Local love. ☀️ 📺 Watch the full episode now at OnTheMorningShow.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:34 Interview Kaui Wilson 17:57 Interview Hawk Salvage 38:36 History 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

This week on The Morning Show, we took a field trip to the Arizona Irish Cultural Center in downtown Phoenix to meet two of the most beloved ambassadors of Irish heritage — Riley and Tipper, the magnificent Irish Wolfhounds behind the heartwarming program “Wolfie’s Tales.” 🐾💚 Hosted at the Irish Cultural Center & McClelland Library, Wolfie’s Tales brings the magic of Irish storytelling to life — with a little extra wag in every tale. These gentle giants, alongside their loving owners, share stories of Irish folklore, friendship, and community, helping kids and adults alike connect through culture, compassion, and curiosity. During our visit, we learned how this unique program bridges history, literacy, and love for animals, all while preserving Irish heritage here in Arizona. Whether you’re a lifelong dog lover, a culture enthusiast, or just looking for some feel-good storytelling, this episode will leave you smiling. ☘️ 📍 Learn more: https://www.azirish.org/wolfies-tales/ 📸 Follow the Irish Cultural Center: @azirishcenter 🎙️ The Morning Show with Melissa Farley & Marshall Shore Your morning. Our community. Local love. ☀️ 📺 Watch all 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

This week on The Morning Show, we’re celebrating the art of living — through culture, creativity, and conscious expression. 🌸 💀 Carmen Guerrero – Cultural Coalition & the MIKIZTLI Día de los Muertos Festival “Our stories don’t end — they evolve.” Carmen Guerrero, Executive Director of Cultural Coalition, joins us to share the beauty, meaning, and community spirit behind the 2025 MIKIZTLI Día de los Muertos Festival, happening Saturday, November 1 from 5–9 p.m. at the Arizona Center. This year’s festival features world-class entertainment — including QVLN, Indigenous Enterprise, mariachis, ballet folklórico, live painting artists, curanderas, and more — along with the brand-new Calaca Cantina, a 21+ mezcal-tasting experience that supports after-school arts programs for Arizona youth. ✨ Experience the culture. Celebrate the ancestors. Support the arts. 🎟️ Tickets & info: diadelosmuertosphx.com 🌐 culturalcoalition.com 📸 Instagram: @culturalcoaz 🎨 Laura Madden – Laura Madden Studio Laura Madden, sustainable artist and founder of Laura Madden Studio, joins us to explore how beauty can be a form of activism. Her art blends repurposed materials with bold design, proving that sustainability and luxury can coexist. Laura shares how living mindfully, creating consciously, and celebrating imperfection have shaped both her art and her life. 🌿 Through her collections, Laura invites collectors to embrace the power of transformation — to see beauty not as perfection, but as presence. 🌐 lauramaddenstudio.com 📸 Instagram: @lauramaddenstudio 📧 Email: laura@lauramaddenstudio.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:33 Interview Carmen Guerrero 17:40 History 23:01 Laura Madden 36:54 Things to Do 🌞 The Morning Show – Your Morning. Our Community. Local Love. 🎥 Watch more inspiring Arizona stories at OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShow #MIKIZTLI #DiaDeLosMuertos #CulturalCoalition #ArizonaCenter #LauraMaddenStudio #SustainableArt #EcoArtist #LocalLove #ArizonaArtists #CommunityCulture #PhoenixEvents #ArtThatMatters 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

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:45 Interview Christaveon Gaines & Anthony Phelps 19:26 Things to Do

This week on The Morning Show, we’re spotlighting two powerhouse Arizona women whose work uplifts, inspires, and connects — both on screen and in real life. 🎬✨ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 6:28 Interview Marilyn Swick 22:10 Interview Catherine Pierce 🎥 Marilyn Swick – Sleep On It Productions Award-winning filmmaker, producer, and actor Marilyn Swick joins us to share her true-story feature documentary, My Life Between the Reins — a heart-stirring story of perseverance, faith, and courage through the eyes of a young girl with cerebral palsy who finds strength and freedom on horseback. 🐎💫 The film had its world premiere at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, where it won Best Production, and continues its successful film festival circuit with an Arizona premiere at Show Low Film Festival (Oct. 17–19). Beyond filmmaking, Marilyn is the creative force behind Sleep On It Productions, where she develops films, mentors actors, and empowers Arizona’s creative community through affordable acting workshops and coaching. Recently accepted into The Juilliard School of Acting, Marilyn is passionate about bringing more network and streaming productions to Arizona and elevating local talent. 🎬 Follow Marilyn Swick: IMDb: imdb.me/marilynswick Website: marilynswick.com Instagram: @marilynswick Facebook: Marilyn Swick 📧 Email: marilynswick@gmail.com 💼 Catherine Pierce – Networked Live We also welcome Catherine Pierce, founder of Networked Live, to share insights on building meaningful business connections and creating communities of empowerment. Through Networked Live and the upcoming Empower and Elevate Conference this November, Catherine brings together entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to grow their confidence, their network, and their impact. 🌟 In this episode, Catherine shares her best advice for networking like a pro — how to show up authentically, nurture connections, and build success through collaboration rather than competition. 🤝 Learn more & connect: Website: networkedlive.com Conference: empowerandelevateconference.com Instagram: @cath.pierce Facebook: Catherine Pierce 📧 Email: Catherine@networkedlive.com 🌞 The Morning Show – Your Morning. Our Community. Local Love. 🎥 Watch more inspiring Arizona stories at OnTheMorningShow.com #TheMorningShow #ArizonaFilm #WomenInFilm #Networking #EmpowerAndElevate #NetworkedLive #ArizonaEvents #LocalLove #MarilynSwick #CatherinePierce #MyLifeBetweenTheReins #SleepOnItProductions #ArizonaCreatives 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