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Erica Rivera is the powerhouse owner of Revolv Real Estate and a Yuma native who’s built a reputation across Arizona for elite negotiation, sharp marketing, and results that speak for themselves. With nearly a decade of experience, Erica has helped clients buy, sell, and invest with confidence while creating opportunities that lead to long-term wealth. She’s known for her white-glove approach, her deep knowledge of the market, and the way she advocates for her clients like it’s personal — because to her, it is.

Nolan Hare is a musician, live sound engineer, and event production professional with over two decades of experience in concerts, festivals, radio broadcasting, and operations management. He founded Nolan Hare Productions in 2006 and has toured nationally with Brewer’s Grade Band while also building major community events in Oregon. Nolan now brings that same energy to Arizona as General Manager and Entertainment lead at Naked Dates / High Tanks Brewing in Wellton.Enter your birthdate on their website to see a full calendar of events.What's Up Yuma? Radio! welcomes Carmen Marquez, our new cohost for the podcast

Carmen Márquez is a Mexican American independent journalist and voice actor who recently moved back home to Yuma from Los Angeles. She started as a volunteer at KYMA. For the past decade she’s focused on migrant and Latino communities across the U.S. and previously worked as an anchor and reporter in NBC/Telemundo Los Angeles. Carmen is currently reporting documentary episodes centered on Latino health and producing news programming. She’s also the voice behind commercials for Verizon, Cricket Wireless, and more.What's Up Yuma? Radio! welcomes Carmen Marquez, our new cohost for the podcast

Karina Jones is a Yuma community leader with more than a decade of experience bringing people together across nonprofits, businesses, and faith communities to serve our region. She most recently served as Executive Director of United Way of Yuma County, where she helped lead major fundraising efforts, supported new programs, and worked to strengthen long-term stability. Karina now oversees We Love Our City, an outreach ministry through Church for the City focused on serving and loving Yuma through practical, hands-on service. She’s been married for 14 years to her husband Tyrone.Today's cohost is Veronica Shorr

Victor Calderón is one of the trusted voices behind KAWC News, serving as News Producer and Host with a long background in reporting and storytelling across the Southwest. Victor started his journalism career in 2004 and has covered everything from agriculture and education to Latino community news. He’s been in Arizona since 2012, and today we’ll talk about what it’s really like covering Yuma and the border region, how stories come together behind the scenes, and what he thinks the rest of the country gets wrong about life out here. Jonny really wanted to ask, "What do you do in that office all day?"Today's cohost is Veronica Shorr

Ashlie Pendleton is the Executive Director and Manager of the Yuma County Historical Society helping preserve Yuma’s collections, buildings, and archives while bringing local history to life through exhibits, programs, and community storytelling.She came to talk about the stories that shaped this community. The Yuma County Historical Society is housed in the Sanguinetti House and Gardens and has a new website.

Daniel Becerra is known as “Your Tile Design Guy” and he’s been in the trades since he was 9 years old learning the craft alongside his father. After eight years in the medical field he returned to tile full-time and in 2018 partnered with his dad to run a tile company built on pride and quality work. In 2022 he moved to Yuma, launched his own company, and quickly became one of the most recognized names in the tile industry locally and nationwide. His videography-driven social media has put major attention on his work and helped his name reach far beyond Yuma. Cris Drewek is the mastermind behind the camera. Cris is a local Videographer and Filmmaker.

Amy Ballard is the talented photographer behind Amy Ballard Photography and she’s built a style that’s all about real life storytelling. Born and raised in Seattle, Amy’s journey brought her family from years overseas to Yuma in 2021 and along the way she’s kept a camera in her hands since she was 7 years old. She photographs families, weddings, and military events with a journalistic eye, capturing the kind of moments that don’t feel posed… they feel like memories.

Leslie McClendon is a Yuma native with over 40 years in the tourism industry and the Tourism Sales Manager at Visit Yuma. She also serves on the Yuma City Council and was recently appointed Deputy Mayor. Leslie has been a driving force behind promoting Yuma, supporting local businesses, improving accessibility through the City’s ADA Commission, and preserving the quality of life that makes this community special. We’re diving into Yuma’s story, growth, leadership, and legacy.

Daniel Chavez Jr. is a 17-year-old senior at Gila Ridge High School and one of Yuma’s rising boxing standouts. Training out of Yuma Fight Academy under Gary Diaz, Daniel holds a 28–7 amateur record and is a multi-time Arizona Golden Gloves and Silver Gloves champion. His most recent Silver Gloves Regional win earned him a spot at Nationals in Independence, Missouri later this month. We’re talking discipline, mindset, pain, preparation, and what it means to represent Yuma on a national stage.