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First up, Lindsay Martin joins us to share her Yuma story. A teacher, personal trainer, photographer, and the owner of Grace Strength Haven, Lindsay is all about empowering women, uplifting the community, and balancing life as a single mom. We’ll talk about her journey from the classroom to the gym and her passion for faith, family, and creativity. Then, we sit down with David Adler. At just 29, David wears many hats — Concertmaster for the Yuma Symphony Orchestra, commercial hot air balloon pilot, luthier, and stage director at AWC. We’ll dive into how he got his start with the violin, his adventures flying hot air balloons, and what it takes to keep an orchestra running smoothly.

First up, Marcus Cova joins us to share his Yuma story — from bartending days at local hotspots to becoming an award-winning tattoo artist and building Sacred Culture Tattoo into a community staple. We’ll talk about his 8-year anniversary, his convention wins, and why giving back to Yuma means so much to him. Then, we sit down with Noe Guzman of Space Cowboy Jerky. From experimenting with flavors at home to launching a family-owned jerky brand with a monkey-in-a-spacesuit logo, we'll find out how he and his wife built a business together, the unique flavors people love, and where they’re taking it next.

First up, we welcome Dr. Zach Matteson, also known as Sugar le Fae — an activist, educator, musician, and prize-winning poet. Zach has taught English and writing for two decades, served as Poetry Editor for leading literary journals, and published across North America, including his verse memoir The Mustard Seed and his latest poetry collection Broken Lines. We’ll talk about his personal connection to Yuma, his journey in teaching, and how activism, art, and identity shape his work. Plus, we’ll dive into the inspiration behind his writing, his philosophy as a teacher, and the power of poetry to spark community change. Then, we sit down with Stevie Dub — rapper, performer, and the marketing force behind Helm & Sons Amusements. While leading their social media and event marketing, Stevie continues to perform across the country, recently even sharing the stage with Jamie Foxx. We’ll talk about his start in entertainment, how he balances life as both an artist and a marketer, and what it’s like traveling from fair to fair putting on shows. Stevie will also give us the inside scoop on Petie’s Pumpkin Patch, running now through October 30th, and the upcoming Yuma Fall Festival. And of course, we’ll find out where you can stream his music and follow his journey.

First up, we sit down with David Sanchez, representing Friends of the Lower Colorado River. David shares the story of how this local nonprofit got started, the community cleanups they’ve already hosted, and their upcoming October 17th cleanup at West Wetlands Park. We’ll also talk about his personal connection to Yuma and the vision for protecting our riverbanks long term. Then, we welcome Dr. Stacy Jantzi and Maria Lopez from Menta Academy Yuma. They’ll walk us through how Menta was founded eight years ago in Yuma, their “behavior speaks” philosophy, and the impact of creating a therapeutic school where every child is truly seen, heard, and understood. We’ll also dive into their personal journeys, the services they provide to students and families, and their vision for the future.

Jessica McCormic, Events Director at Champion Church and the heart behind the Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch — a fall favorite that brings families together every year. We’ll get to know Jessica, hear her story, and talk about what it takes to create meaningful community events that make Yuma feel like home.

Justin about the 4th Ave Gym Athletic Fund talks about their mission to support Yuma’s high school athletes — including details on how you can get involved in their current truck raffle fundraiser.

Samantha from Yuma Nightmares Haunted House talks about this year’s event, what goes into creating Yuma’s scariest attraction, and how the community can take part as guests or scare-actors.

Wendy McKay — lifelong Yuman, musician, and community volunteer who serves on the board for Bridget’s Gift. We’ll talk about her deep roots in Yuma, her decades in agriculture, her life in music, and the impact of Bridget’s Gift — including their big event coming up October 25th with country artist Chris Young.

Cynthia Bueno, founder of Back 2 Nature Learning Center — a nature-based early education program right here in Yuma County. Cynthia shares her story, what inspired her to create an outdoor learning environment for kids, and how she’s helping families reconnect with nature, curiosity, and community.

Raul Pereda — longtime martial arts and boxing coach, and community mentor from Somerton. From his early days training at the Somerton TKD Center to launching Powerhouse Boxing Club and now running a new youth boxing program, Raul has dedicated his life to teaching discipline, respect, and confidence through combat sports. We’ll talk about his journey, his passion for coaching, and the impact he’s had on Yuma’s next generation of fighters.