

Coffee and a Mike
Michael Farris
I want people to find my podcast objective so that they can critically think to make an informed decision.
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Apr 5, 2019 • 59min
Akshay Shah M.D. #38
Akshay Shah is a gastroenterologist at Honor Health Shea and Osborn Hospitals in Scottsdale, AZ. He is married to Amy Shah, MD, who has been very vocal in the wellness and self-health space. Akshay has adapted aspects of improving on his health and well-being over the past 3 years and looks forward to sharing his thoughts on the podcast.

Apr 1, 2019 • 1h 12min
Gray Maynard #36
Gray Maynard is a mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a high school state wrestling champion in both Nevada and Ohio, high school wrestling national champion, a three-time All-American wrestler at Michigan State University, and UFC two-time lightweight title challenger.

Mar 25, 2019 • 45min
Joan Dominique #35
Joan Dominique is the CEO and founder of Maison Joan Dominique, a new luxury men's designer label. She creates menswear and footwear. Her product has walked the runways of Phoenix Fashion Week, more recently, Paris Fashion Week.

Mar 18, 2019 • 1h 29min
Chef Charleen Badman #34
Charleen Badman is one of Arizona's most celebrated chefs and the co-owner of the award winning FnB restaurant in Scottsdale. A six-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef of the Southwest, Charleen is known as the "veggie whisperer" for her ability to coax the very best flavor out of locally grown vegetables. She is the founder of Blue Watermelon, a Slow Food Phoenix coalition of local chefs and activists focused on improving school lunches.

Mar 14, 2019 • 1h 8min
Nadia Holguin Tacos Chiwas #33
Nadia Holguin is 26 years old and originally from Chihuahua, Mexico. She is the chef and owner of Tacos Chiwas in Phoenix, AZ. Currently, she is nominated for a James Beard award for Best Chef - Southwest at Rolands Cafe Market & Bar and is the mother of a 6 month old.

Mar 7, 2019 • 1h 52min
Chef Samantha Sanz #32
Samantha Sanz is the executive chef at Talavera at Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. She re-invented the Spanish steakhouse concept, which features Latin and Mediterranean flavors. Samantha has been nominated for the James Beard award "Rising Star Chef of the Year" in 2019.

Mar 4, 2019 • 56min
Adam and Andrea Danks Runner's High Herbals #31
Adam and Andrea Danks, the husband and wife team behind Runner's High Herbals. Adam is an ultra runner and Andrea is an RN with a deep knowledge in Herbalism. Runner's High Herbals was created out of a desire to use our dynamic partnership to help people heal and achieve at their highest level, whatever their pursuit!

Feb 28, 2019 • 1h 38min
US Marshal (Retired) Chris Hoye #30
Christopher Hoye is a retired US Marshal that was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010. He was previously a Lieutenant with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and was appointed by the mayor of Las Vegas to serve as Commissioner of the City of Las Vegas Housing Authority.

Feb 25, 2019 • 1h 15min
Abraham Enriquez #29
Abraham Enriquez is the founder of Bienvenido, a political organization reaching out to the Hispanic community. Abraham started his career as a political advocate. He recently obtained his BA in political science and is now the National Young Adult Outreach Director for the Republican National Hispanic Assembly.

Feb 14, 2019 • 1h 29min
Scott Peters #27
Scott Peters is a former NFL offensive lineman, boxing commissioner, entrepreneur, and the Founder of Tip of the Spear. This program seeks, though proprietary technique and training, to assist players in avoiding concussions and other serious football-related injuries while at the same time improving performance.