The Collective Podcast

In this lively episode of the Collective Cast Wellness Series, Jen Best of the Cognitive Function Development Institute sits down with Program Director Kate Delafield and therapist Mary Meikert to share real-talk summer survival tips. Discover why kids get emotionally dysregulated without routine, how overwhelm often masquerades as defiance, and the simple, fun brain-building activities that strengthen family bonds while keeping yo...

SCAMMERS ARE GETTING BOLDER IN ARIZONA… Is Your Bank Account Ready?

Think it won’t happen to you?

Think again.

In this hard-hitting new episode of The Collective Cast, we expose the real fraud threats happening right now in our state — and give you the exact weapons to fight back.

Joining us are three experts on the front lines:

• Bree Hinkel – Better Business Bureau
• Miles – Desert Financial Cre...

Retirement isn’t just about saving money — it’s about protecting your health, your wealth, and your peace of mind.

In this power-packed episode of The Collective Cast, three of Arizona’s top financial minds — Dave Nacke (SW Financial), Steve Savino (Savino and Associates), and Dave Snyder (David Snyder, CPA PLLC) — drop practical, no-fluff strategies on financial planning, retirement readines...

Imagine waking up with sharper focus, steadier energy, and the ability to actually follow through on what matters — without relying on caffeine, endless to-do lists, or sheer willpower. What if your brain could feel stronger, calmer, and more efficient, not just busier?

In this compelling episode of the Collective Cast Wellness Series, host Jen Beyst, co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and Brain Bui...

In this raw, heartfelt episode of The Collective Cast Podcast, host Lizzy McNett (co-owner of the Arizona Business Collective) sits down with two Northern Arizona experts for a conversation most people avoid—but desperately need.

Join Sue Wielechowski of Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes and Caring Causes, who has spent decades ensuring people with dementia live and die with dignity—and that no one ever faces their ...

What if the next level of feeling truly alive is already inside you — waiting to be unlocked through movement, breath, and mindful presence? If you’re craving deeper energy, inner peace, and a stronger connection to your body, this episode of The Collective Cast is your next powerful step on the wellness journey.

Join host Jen Beyst of Brain Builders Health for another inspiring conversation in the Hope, Health &...

What if the key to finally feeling alive again lives in your brain, your body, and your breath? If you’re tired of just “getting by” and ready for real transformation, this episode of The Collective Cast is your invitation to hope, health, and deep healing.

Join host Jen Beyst of Brain Builders Health for an uplifting, eye-opening conversation with two inspiring Arizona experts: Dr. Kimberly Albarran of Hope He...

In this month's Fraudcast on The Collective Cast, we dive deep into the rising threat of local scams targeting mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), and property equity in Arizona—especially around Yavapai County.

Discover how fraudsters are exploiting homeowners through equity stripping, loan flipping, HELOC account takeovers, forged checks, foreclosure rescue schemes, and sophisticated phishing attacks. We br...

In this episode of Collective Cast, host Jen Beyst, Master Neuroplastician®, is joined by Dr. Sam Downing, MD, a family physician with a focus on geriatric and cognitive health, and Doug Dunker, founder of Prescott Hearing Center, for a conversation about prevention and the systems that influence long-term brain health.

Dr. Downing shares insights from his work with aging populations, noting that he expected to encounter primari...

In this powerful episode of The Collective Cast Podcast's FraudShield series, host Chris Damron (Arizona Business Collective) is joined by a top-tier panel to expose the most dangerous and emotionally manipulative scams targeting Quad Cities residents right now.

Guests:

• Lizzy McNett (Elevate Business Solutions)
• Justin Teclaw (Branch Manager Prescott - National Bank of Arizona)
• Ron Norfleet (Yavapai County Sheriff)

They dive...

Join host Lizzy McNett (Elevate Business Solutions) for an honest, no-fluff conversation on what it really takes to run and grow a small business in the Quad Cities.

Guests Devin Conner (Overall Moving), Kirby Hamby (Edge Business Solutions), and Chris Damron (Elevate Business Solutions) share their firsthand experiences—covering everything from daily operations and team building to navigating market changes, scaling smart...

Join The Collective Cast Podcast, produced by Arizona Business Collective, for a must-listen masterclass on keeping more of your hard-earned money!

Host Lizzy McNett (Elevate Business Solutions) teams up with wealth-protection experts Wayne Brewer of New Life Financial, David Snyder of David A. Snyder CPA, PLLC, and Chris Damron of Elevate Business Solutions to reveal proven, IRS-approved strategies that can dramatically reduce or e...

Join The Collective Cast Podcast, produced by Arizona Business Collective, as we dive deep into proven strategies for business marketing success! In this power-packed episode, host Janet Robbins sits down with industry experts Todd Beck from Yavapai Broadcasting (My Radio Place), and Lizzy McNett & Chris Damron from Elevate Business Solutions.

We cover everything you need to skyrocket your brand: cutting-edge digital service...

In this empowering episode of The Collective Cast, host Jen Beyst from CFDI Brain Builders Health teams up with Sue Wielechowski of Caring Causes and Ezra Lavinsky from Forward Momentum Counseling to share heartfelt strategies for staying healthy, grounded, and emotionally resilient through the holiday season.

Join this vital conversation that breaks down why it’s perfectly okay to spend the holidays alone and how fam...

In the second episode of Fraud Watch with The Collective Cast, WaFd Bank’s fraud‑prevention expert Justin Teclaw focuses on the scams that most affect seniors and everyday residents of Prescott during the holiday season. Drawing on recent reports from local law‑enforcement, consumer‑protection agencies, and WaFd’s own fraud‑monitoring team, Justin explains:

• Current fraud trends that specifically target older adults&m...

Join host Lizzy McNett of Elevate Business Solutions on the latest episode of The Collective Cast, the dynamic podcast from the Arizona Business Collective that dives deep into the real-life grit and glory of Arizona's business innovators. Recorded at the BBB Podcast Studio in Prescott, this episode spotlights unbreakable spirits in the face of healthcare hurdles, delivering a powerful reminder that recovery, reinvention, and resil...

Join host Author Lizzy McNett on The Collective Cast, produced by the Arizona Business Collective, for an electrifying roundtable with three powerhouse writers! Explore AI as a creative tool—not a replacement for the human spark—unleashing fresh ideas, ethical prompts, and workflow boosts that keep your voice authentically yours.

Guest Bruce Paul (The Artama Legend Series) spills secrets on building immersive fantasy...

Dive into the latest episode of The Collective Cast, produced by Arizona Business Collective, where host Justin Teclaw of WaFed Bank brings together a powerhouse panel of experts to demystify the entrepreneur's journey. Joined by Keven Wells, Prescott Financial; Lizzy McNett of Elevate Business Solutions for organic marketing mastery; and Alex Hays, Owner of Don't Die with Your Business, this unfiltered discussion navigates the ful...

In the newest episode of The Collective Cast Podcast—produced by the Arizona Business Collective—host Justin Teclaw of WaFed Bank leads a powerhouse discussion on safeguarding our community against rising financial threats. Joined by representatives from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office and Prescott Valley Police Department, along with local CPA David Snyder from Prescott, the panel dives deep into the latest money s...