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Connecting Tucson with Jaime Overturf

  • CTWJ E48: Cindy O'Connell owner of Bella Beauty Solutions

    28 OCT 2023 · In this episode, Jaime talks to a lady that has a real home based business that is going nuts! Home based "Bella Beauty Solutions" provides personal service from the heart. Check this Episode out, it's very honest and women will love it!
    35m 20s
  • CTWJ E47: Christi Ahl - Best Selling Author and Renowned Intuitive Spiritual Coach

    15 SEP 2023 · Jaime shares some 'Woo Woo' with best selling author and renowned Intuitive Spiritual Coach, Christi Ahl. There's a lot covered in this episode where the girls go into an understanding of spiritualism and psychic development and how it's viewed in today's modern society. Fun show with lots of spirit!
    39m 59s
  • CTWJ E46: Dee Brady - Sound Healing Practitioner

    11 AUG 2023 · Jaime entertains Dee Brady, the IMA sound healing practitioner located in downtown Tucson. This episode will focus on positive healing and self love!
    42m 21s
  • CTWJ E45: Lisa Kindle - Creator & Owner of Solquest Retreat

    14 JUL 2023 · Jaime introduces Lisa Kindle to the Tucson community who has opened her very special retreat and color deck therapy to help as many as possible. The Labyrinth is special and produces amazing results. Check this episode out, you may find it very interesting.
    45m 26s
  • CTWJ E44: Kaitlin Czarnecki - AFLAC Benefits Advisor

    23 JUN 2023 · Jaime's guest is Kaitlin Czarnecki, Benefits Advisor for AFLAC, so what on earth has the duck got to do with it? You'll be surprised in this straightforward drill down into what business can get with the AFLAC deal. Interesting combination, Farmers's and Aflac tune in - you're welcome!
    58m 52s
  • CTWJ E43: Ben Lair & Steve Backerman - Owners of Paragon Dive Group LLC

    24 MAR 2023 · Jaime dives deep into the world of Paragon a brand new dive shop in Tucson that features both local and International Diving trips and excursions. A diver herself, Jaime tells her funny story of being 'barked at' downunder! BIOs ~ Ben Lair and Steven Backerman Co-owners, Paragon Dive Group LLC Steve: I’ve been in Tucson for nearly 30 years and live in Armory Park, just south of downtown Tucson. I have 4 kids and 4 grandbabies. In addition to owning Paragon Dive Group, I am the CFO for a national brokerage firm. Ben: I have lived in Tucson starting in 2005 after attending college at CU Boulder. I have 2 kids 9 and 11. In addition to owning Paragon Dive Group I have been a Firefighter/Paramedic with the city of Tucson for the last 15 years.
    51m 27s
  • CTWJ E42: Bryan Benz, CEO/Founder of Wholistic Transformation & William Lake-Wright, Constable for Justice Precinct 5

    8 FEB 2023 · Right from the heart, episode where Jaime has a Constable from Pima County Bill Lake and Bryan J benz the Founder/Ceo of Wholistictransformationtucson.org both working in their own way in a difficult environment within the Tucson Community. Bryan Benz CEO/Founder Wholistic Transformation – Changing Hearts, Minds, and Communities Bryan is a long-time resident of Tucson and very passionate about his city. He is a proud graduate of Tucson High School and the University of Arizona. He serves as Board Chair and Interim Pastor at Bethel Community Baptist Church, serves on the Board of Directors at the Tucson Federal Credit Union He is an entrepreneur at heart and has been fortunate to have had a varied career. Business Experience - Bryan owned several gas stations for over 25 years, did real estate development, and designed and built the house that he and his family have lived in for 20+ years, (which he considers one of his greatest accomplishments). Bryan's career took a detour in 2012 when he became a missionary with the Global CHE Network and began working overseas training organizations and churches in “wholistic community development”. Bryan was amazed to see how rural villagers in the developing world used their own solutions, and their own resources to solve their own problems after receiving Community Health Evangelism (CHE) training. Communities changed spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, and environmentally. William Lake-Wright Raised as an Air Force “BRATT”, moved around the world. Came to Arizona in 1984. Attended Salpointe Catholic High School. Joined the Air Force in 1989. Went to the University of Arizona. Married for 30 years, 2 kids (ages 23 and 16). Widowed September 2021 Business Experience: Appointed as Constable for Justice Precinct 5 October 2021 to fill the vacancy for Retired Constable Cummings. Elected as Constable for Justice Precinct 8 November 2022. Owner of Wright Executive Limousines since 2016. Retired USAF F-16 pilot. Current business: Constables are part of the Arizona Justice system since the territorial days of the state. A Constable is the Elected officer of the county for the Justice Precinct. The Constable serves the criminal and civil process of the Justice Courts and other legal parties. Constables are the Executive and Enforcement Branch of the Justice Court. One Justice of the Peace and one Constable are elected to each precinct. Constables stand for election every four years. The Constable and Justice of the Peace are the last truly locally elected officials of our justice system.
    59m 9s
  • CTWJ E41: Daria Jagersky - Owner of The Busy Body

    14 DEC 2022 · Jaime features a highly regarded Massage Therapist specializing in customized massages but with a difference. She investigates the difference between the large chains and a more very personalized operation. About Daria: I was born in Rhode Island, we moved to a small town in New Jersey (Ramsey) and then when I was about 12 we moved to Tucson. Traditional college wasn't for me. I went to community college for about a year but nothing really stood out to me in terms of finding a career so I worked as a waitress for a few years. I have always liked helping people and would give people shoulder massages and someone told me I should consider doing it for a living as I was good at it. So I went to massage school! I knew that owning my own business wasn't going to be easy but it was much harder than I ever anticipated! I had limited resources (including funding) and I did rush into it a bit so I wasn't as prepared as I wish I would have been. I learned a lot about what not to do, what worked and what didn't in terms of growing the business. I was grateful for the support I had from my family as without them I never would have been able to stay open! We are going on our ninth year and we are doing great! We have plans to do a major renovation on the building and expand it, add a room to do couples massage and hopefully keep growing our team! Massage is not easy to do, it is a physically demanding job that also requires an empathetic personality and unfortunately the changes to the education have made it seem like anyone can do this, that it's not that hard which couldn't be further from the truth. The demand for self-care has never been higher and to meet that need we must get higher standards of education so there can be well trained therapists to provide these services!
    51m 42s
  • CTWJ E40: Jessy Long and Cara Planitz-Clatanoff - Co-Owners & Founders of Company Eco

    10 NOV 2022 · Jaime's guests co-own and operate "Company Eco" a unique retail outlet that specializes in online sales of environmentally friendly products. Quality and safety of their products is key and Company Eco are more than proud of their purchasing choices. Find out about their own rating dynamic. ABOUT- Jessy Long is a mission-driven entrepreneur based in Tucson, Arizona. He founded Company Eco in 2021 with a vision to address large-scale social and environmental challenges through a superior online shopping experience that prioritizes both people and planet. Today, Company Eco is one of less than 40 companies in the state to achieve Green Certification through Local First Arizona and was recognized as a 2022 Sustainability First award winner by Sustainable Earth. A few years back I was working in a finance role at the Ritz Carlton here in Tucson and although I have an immense amount of respect and admiration for the people and culture there, I was shocked by the resources we were using and how much waste was being generated. In response to this, I took the initiative to build the first ever Environmental Program for this resort. I balanced building and running the Environmental Program on top of my full-time responsibilities in the finance department, going to business school online, and around the same time, I started building Company Eco on the side. With the success and the impact of the program at the Ritz, a new mindset started to emerge for me… how can I spend my time and energy in a way that’s going to have maximum impact in the world? What this translated to initially was a deeper understanding of how my individual purchasing choices impacted a lot of the challenges we face collectively. So the logical next step for me was learning how to live a more sustainable lifestyle on a personal level. Basically just being super conscious about the products I was using on a daily basis and the companies I was supporting through these purchases. But what I found was… that the amount of time and energy that I was spending to locate earth-friendly products… it couldn’t be sustained. Even when I could find something that aligned with my values, I was oftentimes disappointed in the quality of the product. I remember experiencing feelings of hopelessness and despair. I understood, from a collective standpoint, how harmful my consumer behaviors were but I felt like I had no way of changing things. I remember thinking to myself… for those who want to live a more dignified way of life, there should be an impactful outlet out there for them to channel that energy. From this the vision for Company Eco was born. I felt like this was the most important thing I could be working on so I launched Company Eco as a solo founder mid-March of last year. Company Eco is an online retailer curating the highest quality, most environmentally-preferable products available on the market. We harness the power of individual purchasing choices to change the world for the better - for people and the planet. We rigorously test for product quality, vet for product safety, and set a new benchmark for environmental standards through our proprietary sustainability rating. We also envision setting a new standard for ethical business that includes a commitment to company financial transparency, pricing transparency for each product, and limits on individual wealth through salary caps and capped returns. Our long-term vision is to become something like a sustainable alternative to Amazon. We envision leveraging our socially and environmentally-responsible business practices to provide superior overall value that makes sustainable consumption the norm. We believe with time and scale, we can create a more stable biosphere that can support the human population into the future. In addition to our online store, we are specializing in client gifts for professionals who pair a gift with their services - or really for anyone looking to gift in a meaningful way. We offer options in a range of price points and all gift sets include a custom engraving, a personalized thank you card, and free shipping. Our aim with this gift solution is three-fold: (a) offer professionals unmatched convenience, (b) deliver a product that meets a set of quality, ethical and environmental standards that are second to none, and (c) deliver a personalized experience that will leave a lasting impression on clients. ABOUT Cara Plantiz An entrepreneur passionate about the intersection of social impact and business. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and holds a degree in Environmental Studies from Tulane University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Southern California. She draws from a diverse range of professional experiences including grassroots non-profit, outdoor education, and human resources. She is now making an impact as a Co-Founder of Company Eco. Ever since I declared an Environmental Studies Major at Tulane University my freshman year after taking a “Responding to Climate Change” class, I’ve directed my career towards making a difference in the lives of others. After graduating from Tulane, I took a job with a Canadian-Peruvian non-profit in Cusco, Peru to direct their scholarship and leadership program for indigenous students. I spent 3 years with this organization and was lucky enough to find myself in a leadership role right out of college. During this time I gained important skills in building and managing a team, fundraising, administering a budget, and executing on a vision. While I learned a lot from this experience, I found myself wondering if the non-profit structure was really the best for making a difference in the world. I left that experience excited about the possibility of pursuing mission-driven business and decided to pursue a Master’s in Business to develop a pragmatic, business skill set. I decided to attend the University of Southern California for my MBA because of the Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab, where I was selected as a Fellow. My transition to USC was challenging as I was coming from a non-business background. When I shared about my challenges in the first semester, I heard that many other students were encountering mental health and wellness challenges, too. In response to this, I ran for President of the Mindfulness and Wellness student organization and under my leadership we increased membership by 168%; tripled our programming; and officially partnered with the student government for the first time to bring the student body brand-new events and workshops that were well-received and well-attended. After graduating from USC, I moved to Tucson to be closer to family and after about a year and a half of being a wellness solopreneur and working with clients one-on-one I met Jessy and learned about his vision for Company Eco and saw a real opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a larger scale.
    37m 52s
  • CTWJ E39: Dr. Kristin Makinajyan - Director and Administrator of Tucson Medical Home Health

    14 OCT 2022 · Jaime has Dr. Kristin Makinajyan as her special guest for this episode. An immigrant initially from Armenia who has built a very successful Home Health practice and service. Jaime delves into the benefits for those at home who need this service and care. ABOUT ~ Dr. Kristin Makinajyan DNP, MSN, BSN,RN I am an immigrant from Armenia came to the US when I was 16 years old. After graduating high school in Pasadena, California I began my nursing school. Graduating from LAS USC School of nursing was challenging but eye-opening experience. I started working at the county hospital as an ICU nurse. Later on I discovered the wonderful world of Home Health. I continued my education and received Masters of Nursing in Education and Doctorate In Nursing to be able to influence policy in the US. After working in the ICU at the county hospital, I figured that hospital work was not really my calling. I saws myself as a community nurse, public health nurse an a person who can teach people and empower them by giving them knowledge about self-care. That is when I discovered home health. Home health is a very challenging and interesting sector in nursing. Nurses provide care to patients at their home under the direction of the physician. Most people who qualify for this type of service are elderly, the ones that cannot go to the doctor’s office. I began working in a home health agency in California. I have worked there 22 years and grew from being the field nurse to the director and to changing policies and implementing new regulations based on Medicare changes. I have dedicated my entire career to making it the best experience for the patients and for the clinicians. My experience in home health brought me to open my own practice in Tucson. My husband helped research an area that was underserved and we found Tucson to be a place where elderly were not being cared for in the home health field as they should. We found that the reasons for include lack of willing and trained clinicians and the remote areas that are very difficult to reach. We decided to create a business around meeting the needs of the community and around supporting clinicians who are willing to help out our elderly. We have gained a lot of business in the community by going out of our ways and providing care to those who are needy, who live far, who don't have the family support. We have provided free care to those whose insurance would not allow any services. We believe that healthcare is not a privilege, it is a right and all Americans should have access to free, quality healthcare at any time. We use this moto to use any and all resources we can to address the needs of the community and to provide the best care we can. (520) 372-2144 https://tucsonmedhomehealth.com/ kmakinajyan@yahoo.com
    37m 4s

About Your Host Jaime Overturf Farmers Agent, Entrepreneur 2555 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 293-2900 joverturf@farmersagent.com As a local Farmers® agent in Tucson, AZ, Jaime Overturf helps customers...

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Jaime Overturf
Farmers Agent, Entrepreneur
2555 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-2900
joverturf@farmersagent.com

As a local Farmers® agent in Tucson, AZ, Jaime Overturf helps customers identify the insurance coverage that best fits their needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make them more informed about their insurance options.

Jaime has the knowledge and experience to help customers better understand their coverage options–whether that Jaime has the knowledge and experience to help customers better understand their coverage options–whether that’s auto, home, life, business insurance and more. You can connect with Jaime on Facebook.
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