The Collective Cast Podcast

Lizzy McNett
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Welcome to The Collective Cast! Produced by Arizona Business Collective, The Collective Cast brings you powerful conversations with Arizona’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, innovators, and local leaders. Each episode delivers bold insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories that help you grow your business, sharpen your leadership, and build meaningful referral partnerships. Whether you’re looking for practical marketing tips, cash flow strategies, brain health breakthroughs, or authentic tales of overcoming challenges, we’re here to fuel your momentum. Tune in for fun, no-fluff conversations that cut through the noise and ignite real business success. 🔗 Listen Now on Acast: The Collective Cast 🔗 Learn more about Arizona Business Collective: arizonabusinesscollective.com 🔗 Join the community on Bridge AZ: bridgeaz.co Together, we grow Arizona. One business at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    What Does Better Brain Function Look Like in Real Life?

    Hosted by Jen Beyst of Brain Builders Health — practical signs of sharper focus, clearer thinking, and stronger follow-through. What does better brain function actually look and feel like in everyday life? Not more mental busyness. Not another productivity hack. Real improvements in how clearly you think, how steadily you focus, how easily you follow through, and how well you handle the demands of the day. In this episode we explore the tangible differences people notice when cognitive function strengthens: steadier energy, less mental chatter, better decision-making, improved emotional regulation, and the ability to engage with what matters instead of running on autopilot. The conversation cuts through generic brain-health advice and looks at what actually changes when the brain works more efficiently — grounded in practical, real-world experience rather than theory alone. Whether you’re supporting your own cognitive fitness, looking out for family members, or simply curious about what “better brain function” means beyond slogans, this episode offers clear, hopeful insight you can recognize in daily life. Produced in connection with Bridge News and local brain-health conversations in Northern Arizona. Learn more: https://bridgenewsaz.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Does Better Brain Function Look Like in Real Life?

  2. 6d ago

    Latest Scams Hitting Yavapai County (September 2026)

    Scammers are getting smarter and more personal—and they’re still targeting our community. In this month’s Fraudcast on The Collective Cast, host Chris Damron sits down with Justin Teclaw (National Bank of Arizona) and Deputy Ron (Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office) to break down the scams hitting Quad Cities residents right now. They cover the tactics currently circulating in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, and surrounding areas, including: Phone and bank impersonation schemesSweetheart / romance scams that build false trust over timeUrgent money and “loved one in trouble” demandsOther evolving frauds taking advantage of local residents and businesses You’ll hear clear red flags, real local examples, and practical steps you can take today to protect yourself, your family, and your accounts. Whether you’re looking out for elderly parents, running a business, or simply want to stay ahead of the latest tricks, this conversation delivers front-line insight from the people dealing with these cases in Yavapai County. Stay informed. Stay protected. Listen and share. The Collective Cast – Monthly Fraudcast Produced by Arizona Business Collective Together, we grow Arizona—one conversation at a time. Learn more: arizonabusinesscollective.com Connect with the community: bridgenewsaz.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Latest Scams Hitting Yavapai County (September 2026)

  3. Sep 21

    What Is Veiled Halos About?

    In this episode of The Collective Cast, host Chris Damron asks author Inger E. Johnson a deceptively simple question: What is Veiled Halos about? Veiled Halos: A Saga of Betrayal and Redemption is Johnson’s debut novel—a multigenerational historical family saga set in Colombia from the 1940s through the 2000s, with ties to Idaho. Three brothers. One family. A lifetime of truths bent, buried, and contested. The book follows inheritance in every sense: land, faith, grievance, memory, and the stories families tell in order to survive. Power in this world does not announce itself. It disguises itself as love, legality, and care. Johnson walks listeners through the premise without giving the book away: the places that shape the story, the moral weight at its center, and the idea behind the title—that some halos are worn, others are lived, and some, in the end, are simply signed. This episode is the introduction for readers who want to know whether the novel is for them, and for listeners who want the story in the author’s own words. Veiled Halos is available on Amazon. Learn more about Inger E. Johnson and her work at yourbookisinthere.com. The Collective Cast is produced by Arizona Business Collective. Together, we grow Arizona—one conversation at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Is Veiled Halos About?

  4. Sep 14

    One Family. Three Lifetimes. One Volume

    In this episode of The Collective Cast, host Chris Damron talks with author Inger E. Johnson about a structural choice at the heart of her debut novel: why put three generations in one book? Veiled Halos: A Saga of Betrayal and Redemption follows one family across decades—Colombia from the 1940s through the 2000s, with ties to Idaho. Three brothers. One household. Land, faith, grievance, and memory passed down as inheritance. Johnson did not split the story into a series. She built it as a single saga so readers could see how truths bent in one generation become the stories the next generation lives inside. This conversation examines that decision. Why three generations belong in the same volume. What is lost when a family story is cut short. How time, place, and buried history only reveal their full weight when the children and grandchildren are on the page with the people who first chose silence, loyalty, or power disguised as care. Veiled Halos is available on Amazon. Learn more about Inger E. Johnson and her work at yourbookisinthere.com. The Collective Cast is produced by Arizona Business Collective. Together, we grow Arizona—one conversation at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    One Family. Three Lifetimes. One Volume

  5. Sep 4

    Why Inger E. Johnson Wrote Veiled Halos?

    In this episode of The Collective Cast, host Chris Damron talks with author Inger E. Johnson about the question behind her debut novel: Why write Veiled Halos? Veiled Halos: A Saga of Betrayal and Redemption is a multigenerational historical novel set in Colombia from the 1940s through the 2000s, with ties to Idaho. Three brothers. One family. Land, faith, grievance, and memory passed down as inheritance. Johnson wrote a story in which power rarely announces itself. It disguises itself as love, legality, and care—and some halos are worn, some are lived, and some, in the end, are simply signed. The conversation goes to the source of the book. Johnson discusses what compelled her to tell this particular story, why a family saga with moral weight mattered enough to become her first novel, and how place, history, and the stories families tell in order to survive shaped the work. Listeners hear not only the premise of Veiled Halos, but the reason it had to be written. Veiled Halos is available on Amazon. Learn more about Inger Johnson and her work at yourbookisinthere.com. The Collective Cast is produced by Arizona Business Collective. Together, we grow Arizona—one conversation at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Inger E. Johnson Wrote Veiled Halos?

  6. Aug 29

    What Does Success Look Like for Veiled Halos? with Author Inger E. Johnson

    In this episode of The Collective Cast, host Chris Damron talks with first-time novelist Inger E. Johnson about the part of authorship no one romanticizes: the struggle to write the book, edit it, and get it published. Johnson is the author of Veiled Halos and host of Your Book Is In There. She speaks as a new author who had to learn the work in real time—sitting down when the pages would not come, cutting what did not serve the story, surviving the edit, and carrying a manuscript through the last mile to publication. Success, here, is the accomplishment of completion. Not the plot. The process. What it takes for a first-time writer to finish. Veiled Halos is available on Amazon. Learn more about Inger E. Johnson at yourbookisinthere.com. The Collective Cast is produced by Arizona Business Collective. Together, we grow Arizona—one conversation at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Does Success Look Like for Veiled Halos? with Author Inger E. Johnson

  7. Aug 24

    Entrepreneur Life: Daily Issues, Decisions & Growth in Northern Arizona

    What does it actually look like to run a business day in and day out in the Prescott area? In this episode of The Collective Cast, hosts Lizzy McNett and Chris Damron talk with Devon from Overall Moving and Matt Greenlee of Greenlee Designer Surfaces about the real, unfiltered side of entrepreneurship. They share the daily issues that come with owning and operating a local business — from managing people and operations to navigating growth, handling the unexpected, and building something that lasts. The conversation also touches on hiring and keeping good employees, the role of internships in our community, and the importance of expanding education and pathways into the trades. If you’re a current or aspiring business owner, or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes of local companies, this episode offers honest insight from two established Prescott-area entrepreneurs. Learn more about our guests: Overall Moving → https://overallmoving.com/Greenlee Designer Surfaces → https://www.greenleedesignersurfaces.com/ The Collective Cast Arizona Business Collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Entrepreneur Life: Daily Issues, Decisions & Growth in Northern Arizona

  8. Aug 24

    It’s All Connected: Riovie Founders on Metabolic, Hormone & Longevity Care

    What happens when local entrepreneurs decide to build something that actually helps Arizona businesses grow and connect? In this episode of The Collective Cast, hosts Lizzy McNett and Chris Damron sit down with Nicola and James, the founders of Riovie (riovie.com), to explore the story, vision, and real-world impact behind their platform. You’ll hear how Riovie came to life, what problem it aims to solve for local businesses, and how Nicola and James are approaching community, collaboration, and growth in the Arizona marketplace. Whether you’re a business owner looking for better ways to connect, a curious entrepreneur, or simply interested in what’s emerging in our local business landscape, this conversation offers practical insight and genuine inspiration. Tune in for an authentic look at building something new — right here in Arizona. The Collective Cast Arizona Business Collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    It’s All Connected: Riovie Founders on Metabolic, Hormone & Longevity Care
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Welcome to The Collective Cast! Produced by Arizona Business Collective, The Collective Cast brings you powerful conversations with Arizona’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, innovators, and local leaders. Each episode delivers bold insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories that help you grow your business, sharpen your leadership, and build meaningful referral partnerships. Whether you’re looking for practical marketing tips, cash flow strategies, brain health breakthroughs, or authentic tales of overcoming challenges, we’re here to fuel your momentum. Tune in for fun, no-fluff conversations that cut through the noise and ignite real business success. 🔗 Listen Now on Acast: The Collective Cast 🔗 Learn more about Arizona Business Collective: arizonabusinesscollective.com 🔗 Join the community on Bridge AZ: bridgeaz.co Together, we grow Arizona. One business at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Lizzy McNett
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arizona Business Collective LLC
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    The Collective Cast Podcast