Lifestyle with Phoenix Cannon

You have that great business idea, right? You really probably do. It's unique, you can picture it, things start falling into place in your head, but then if you actually get to the moment where you start taking initiative, maybe you stop. There's an obstacle, there always is. Finishing what you start is maybe one of the biggest challenges that faces every business owner, so how do you close the loop? Success Story Strategist, Brigham Blackham, shares some wisdom and insight using the acronym, K.N.O.T.S., and whether you're a business owner or not, you should give a listen to hear some life advice that will take you to Awesomeville!

Gosh! It's been 20 years since the release of the cult classic, Napolean Dynamite, filmed not too far away in Preston, Idaho! Trevor Snarr, who played Napolean's high school bully, Don, joins us for an exclusive behind the scenes of how he landed the part having never acted before and what it was like to see the movie soar to popularity!

We all want the next best thing but sometimes it feels so out of reach. We try and fail and seem to run into wall after wall. Damarr Jones is an actor, nuclear engineer, and motivational speaker and he gives us his recipe for not giving up. Using the acronym, A.S.A.P., Damarr shares how he went from the depths of poverty to creating a life he loves and how we can gain resilience and start thriving off of rejection and the 'nos' in life rather than being beaten down by them.

Have you ever been curious about Airbnbing something for a little extra cash? Justin Cannon is an entrepreneur who started using his house for short term rentals and earned more than $51k in just 5 months! He tells us a bit about the dos and don'ts of turning your property into cash and how to get a hold of his new book, "Primary Profits."

I'm a lover of pickles and they remind me of old summer memories sitting by a lake or watching movies. But did you know you can pickle more than just cucumbers? Kimberlee Richards is the foodie behind "Pickles and Pie Oh My" and says you can pickle anything from eggs to pies! Enjoy the heat of the season with a southern summer side dish and learn how to create your own kitchen legacies with Kimberlee's pickling, brine, and seasoning tips! Use code STAR98 if you want to save on an order with "Pickles and Pie Oh My"!

With "Granny Chic" and "Cottage Core" trending, old fashion skills like handmade quilts, sewing, embroidery are all coming back into popularity. Steve Schmid has been a costume creator for decades as well as a freelance tailor and educator. He is now using his skills to build the community and volunteer, creating quilts for those in need. Learn about his journey and his advice on getting into a sewing career. You'll be surprised how easy it can be to start your own creations! Stay tuned to the end to hear about a quilting event next week inviting those of all ages, skill levels, and denominations to join at 1235 Juniper Dr. to create quilts for those in need.

Todd and Traci Allen give HUGS to veterans- High Uinta Golden Retrievers, that is. Todd served in the military for many years and when he came back to normal citizen life, he found a Golden Retriever who helped him integrate. Now Todd wants to pass the comfort, companionship, and healing of Golden Retrievers to other veterans and those suffering from hardship or trauma and started breeding therapy dogs. He shares his story of fighting for our freedom, the healing he found through dogs, and how you can up your game as a pet owner!

This year's Sounds Summer Musical is the beloved Rogers and Hammerstein tale of a teacher from Europe who is requested by the King of Siam to come teach western culture to his palace. A story of overcoming cultural tensions, finding common ground, and tragic love will always entertain. Join me as I talk behind the scenes details with the cast, executive producer, and orchestra director. Come see it perform June 21-24, 2024 at the Frontier Center in Idaho Falls!

Thomas Scott is an entrepreneur, owner of several businesses, and father of eight children. How does he find time for it all, find balance, and most of all, give individual attention to each member of his family? This Father's Day, Thomas gives some wisdom from his experience parenting thus far, sharing the good, the bad, and even a system he has to create memorable experiences with his children that foster connection for the whole family without ever using the phrase "sorry, we don't have enough money."

Having the kids home for summer break is a blessing, but without the structure of school, sometimes it's nice to have a little extra hand at creating order at home. That's what Rylea Farrens has done for us. She is a mom with a background in child development and has created a summer program to help keep your kids engaged, entertained, learning, and most of all create experiences for the whole family to connect. Learn why boundaries and routines are important for kids of all ages and how you can get your kids eager to do their chores and engaging in wholesome activities through her program "Summer Sanity"!

When school is out we think the problems associated with it are gone, but that's not always the case, especially with bullying. Unfortunately, bullying can be a year 'round problem. So how can we put a stop to it? Jason White is the Liason for the Idaho Falls Chapter of "Bikers Against Bullies," a cool group of motorcyclists who spend their time teaching about anti-bullying. He shares with us ways to recognize signs of bullying or if your child is a bully, how to stop it, report it, prevent it, and resources you can go to if you are a victim of bullying as an adult or child.

Motherhood is such a monumental milestone and is filled with new beginnings, exciting moments, and also a lot of fear of the unknown. This Mother's Day we're having Certified Birth Doula, Elan Eddington with Doulas of Eastern Idaho, share how a doula can support you through your journey and alleviate some of your fears. Hear how new and young mothers can find support in birth, prenatal preparation, postpartum, education, lactation, and even how you can become a doula yourself!

This Memorial Day weekend we want to honor all of our heroes who sacrifice for our country. Join me as I chat with Christa Trinchera, the founder and chief chaplain of Chaplains of Idaho. Not only do they serve our community first responders, but she also is the only advocate from Eastern Idaho who serves and gives veteran support. She details how family and friends can offer help and support for veterans as well as resources of where they can find help for themselves. Share with someone who would benefit from this episode!

We've all been to a street market, festival, or strip mall where there are businesses lined up back to back and there always seems to be one doing better than the rest... but how? Scott Porter, Founder of the brand experience consultancy business, Vitamin T, explains how to build your brand, loyalty, and customer base through the lens of tacos. That's right! What do tacos have to do with branding? Give a listen to hear how he takes CEOs and entrepreneurs on taco tours to Mexico City to teach the secrets of business!

It's amazing how you can take any talent or passion you have and use it to benefit the community. That's exactly what Erin Atwood and her 501st legion are doing with the Timberline Garrison, a local chapter of an international Star Wars costume club. She tells how they build professional Star Wars villain costumes to look like they walked right out of the movie and use them to bring joy to the community at various charity events. Listen as she and two of her members, Emily Hyde and Colton Beck, face off for some Star Wars trivia and let you know how you can join the club and where you can find them around the community!

Have you ever seen an old toy that immediately takes you back to childhood? That is what inspires and motivates professional toy collectors like Brandon Kimball who joins us to give us advice on how to find, collect, and bargain vintage toys. He even shares some tips on reselling and how to find the balance between collecting and hoarding. Stay tuned til the end to hear details on the comic and cosplay convention he co-founded and brought to Eastern Idaho, Retro X.

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Reyna Herrerra is a victim of domestic violence and child abuse and bravely volunteered to tell her and her mothers' story. Some details may be difficult to hear, but 17-year-old Reyna wants to get her story out to let people know the realities of the issues facing our communities and to help people realize the effects their actions have on future generations. Tresstan Ker, an advocate with the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls also joins us to give us resources on how we can recognize, report, stop, and prevent domestic violence and ways to find hope and healing for victims.

Tik Tokker Coree Ray gives us an inside look at her family's Tik Tok page, how they went from casually dancing, to having hundreds of thousands of followers and turning their passion into profit. Not only do we get an exclusive look at her personality, but Coree also graces us with insider tips on how to grow our own followings and turn social media influencing into a career!

In honor of Easter weekend, I invited Melanie Ellis, founder of Rooted in Love Ministries and author of the "I Am Loved" Devotional to join me to share her journey to light. She shares the burdens of her past and how she found hope and healing, she gives some practical tips of how others can do the same while also sharing a real and raw message of Easter.

As we talk about redemption and renewal this spring and Easter season, take a listen to a few inspirational stories from Executive Director and Director of Development of the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission, Tyler Perkins and Chris Aspinall, and hear how you can receive resources and services or volunteer along side them!