In this episode of the Phoenix Business Brief, Brian Hyde interviews ShaRon Rea, communication strategist and founder of the C.O.R.E. Communication Lab. Rea emphasizes that effective communication starts with self-awareness and offers a unique approach through her "laboratory" model, where individuals explore their communication styles and learn to "Create connection, Own your voice, Respect differences, and Engage new patterns." She provides practical advice for navigating various communication scenarios, including difficult conversations and digital interactions, and introduces her new initiative, "Communicating Through Your Feminine Archetypes," aimed at empowering women. Rhea highlights the transformative power of self-discovery in communication, leading to increased confidence and more meaningful interactions.

On this episode of the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast, host Bryan Hyde speaks with Matt Kenney, founding partner of Echo Canyon Consulting, about the evolving world of public affairs, political campaigns, and grassroots advocacy.

Kenney discusses his journey from military service and law school to political consulting, the differences between candidate campaigns and issue advocacy, and how technology, including artificial intelligence, is changing voter outreach and public engagement.

He also shares insights into building Echo Canyon Consulting, the firm's focus on values-driven leadership, and the importance of authenticity, relationships, and trust in both politics and business.

On this episode of the Phoenix Business Brief Podcast, host Bryan Hyde speaks with Natalia Carnevale, founder of The Nature Kinship, an Arizona-based educational program that uses nature, bushcraft, and community-based learning to help children develop resilience, critical thinking, leadership, and self-regulation skills.

Carnevale explains how activities such as fire-building, knot-tying, plant identification, and outdoor exploration teach children not just practical skills, but how to learn, adapt, and solve problems throughout their lives.

The conversation explores the role of nature as a classroom, the importance of community and folklore in child development, and how hands-on experiences can foster confidence, situational awareness, and lifelong curiosity.