Alicia Haygood worked in television production for over 12 years before transitioning to podcasting. Her passion for storytelling and connecting with others lead Scottsdale Vibes to be ranked in the top 10% of all podcasts. Alicia has lived all over the nation before she and her family settled in Scottsdale in 2019. They immediately fell in love with the people, places and events that make Scottsdale so unique. There’s no other place like it and Alicia works to make Scottsdale shine for all it has to offer.
#280 - Scottsdale's Water For Now and the Future With Thyra Ryden-Diaz (Audio)
On this episode of Scottsdale Vibes, we're sitting down with Scottsdale's Interim Senior Director of Water Resources, Thyra Ryden-Diaz, to break down where our water comes from, how secure our supply really is, and what Scottsdale is doing to protect its water future.
Water is something most of us probably don't think about very often. We turn on the faucet, water our yards, take a shower, and expect that water to be there. But behind that simple act is an incredibly complex system, and water security has become one of the most important issues facing communities across the globe. We're going to take a closer look at Scottsdale's water supply, the city's dependence on the Colorado River, conservation and advanced water treatment, and some of the challenges and solutions being discussed as we look toward the future.
Joining me is Thyra Ryden-Diaz, Scottsdale's Interim Senior Director of Water Resources. Thyra is a third-generation engineer who joined the City of Scottsdale in 1999 and has spent nearly three decades working on infrastructure projects that support the community. Her work has included water and sewer improvements, drainage systems, transportation projects, ASU Scottsdale SkySong, and the expansion of Scottsdale's Advanced Water Treatment facility. Over her career, she has managed nearly $500 million in city projects.
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/water
Plus, we chat with our sponsor, Realtor Shawn Shackelton of the Shackelton Group.
https://www.theshackeltongroup.com/
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21 Sept 2026
#279 - 2026 Scottsdale Fashion Week! (Audio)
Scottsdale Fashion Week is back October 4th–11th, bringing a week of runway shows, designers, models, style and plenty of glamour to the city.
We’re going behind the scenes with Jamie LeVine and Sheree Hartwell to talk about what’s new this year, how Fashion Week has evolved, and why Scottsdale has become such a destination for fashion and luxury.
What started as a showcase of fashion has grown into a week-long experience bringing together designers, models, stylists, buyers, celebrities, influencers, and fashion lovers from Scottsdale and beyond. And with shows and events taking place throughout the city, it’s become an exciting part of Scottsdale’s event calendar.
Today, we’re getting a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Fashion Week with two people who know the Scottsdale fashion scene inside and out, Jamie LeVine and Sheree Hartwell.
Let’s talk about what’s in store for 2026.
We also sit down with our sponsor, Jeremy Mueller of Jeremy Mueller State Farm Insurance.
https://scottsdalefashionweek.com/
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/az/scottsdale/jeremy-mueller-jgfb423v000
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14 Sept 2026
#278 - Turning Adversity Into Growth With Akshay Nanavati (Audio)
This week on Scottsdale Vibes, we’re talking with Akshay Nanavati, a Marine veteran, polar explorer, mental performance coach and author of Fearvana, about turning adversity into growth, pushing past our mental limits, and finding more peace and purpose along the way.
He has built his life around understanding what happens when we push ourselves far beyond what we think is possible.
Akshay Nanavatee is a U.S. Marine veteran, mental performance coach, polar explorer and the author of Fearvana.
After facing addiction, PTSD, depression and alcoholism, Akshay rebuilt his life through the disciplined pursuit of extreme challenges. His experiences have taken him from ultramarathons and mountain climbing to spending 17 days alone in complete darkness and, most recently, 60 days alone in Antarctica on a world-first expedition.
Today, he works with athletes, entrepreneurs and high performers, helping them master their minds and their craft while finding greater peace and joy in the process.
And, perhaps most importantly for us here on Scottsdale Vibes, Akshay has chosen Scottsdale as home.
https://fearvana.com/
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