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Tai Chi Master Instructor John Loera of Legacy Tai Chi talks about his journey from a 28-year career in management to teaching the art of Tai Chi here in Yuma. He shares what inspired him to take that leap, the philosophy behind his practice, and how his classes help people find balance and strength in everyday life.

In this episode, we're talking to Lt. Johnathan Herzog from The Salvation Army Yuma about his background and the Salvation Army's mission.

Then we’re joined by Savino Sterlacci — longtime brewer, founder of the first World of Beer, former radio host, and now Brewery Manager at High Tanks Brewing Company.

We were joined by Ja'lynn Davis and her mother Ms. "D.D.", owner of Double D’s Sports Bar. Ja'lynn handles the marketing. Ms. DD built her business from the ground up through every corner of the bar world. We’ll talk about her path from bartender to owner, what it was like opening during COVID, how she runs the bar with her daughters and the community work Double D’s does quietly but consistently for Yuma.

Cameron Klug is a Senior Account Manager with Vitalant, Arizona’s largest non-profit blood provider. We got into his journey, his connection to Yuma, the work Vitalant does for 90 percent of Arizona’s hospitals and why blood donation matters so much for families right here in our community.

Tanya Camarillo and Julio Sanchez are two of the founders of Offroad4Autism, a brand-new Yuma nonprofit born from a simple conversation between friends who saw a real need for better autism support in our community. We learned about the challenges Yuma families face, the mission behind Offroad4Autism, and their very first fundraising event happening December 6th.

Jonathan Perez is a former Marine, community mentor and founder of The Treasured Trash Men. We dug into his journey from Staten Island to Yuma, the work he’s doing with local youth, how faith has shaped his path, and how he built a junk-removal business with nothing but a vision to serve people.

George Flores (RasJahge) and Robert Flores (Rastaman Rob) are the founding members of homegrown Yuma reggae legends UpRoot. We dove into their story, how UpRoot began, the culture behind their music and the long-running Thanksgiving-Eve tradition that has become one of Yuma’s favorite annual events.

Syrene Danae, a local artist, musician, author and art teacher at EOC Charter High School, created The Gathering as a space where young people can feel seen, valued and confident in who they are. We’re talking about her story, her students and the heart behind building real community through art and music.

Val Sierra and Kami Van Horn of Harvest Moon Communications to talk about Arizona Leafy Greens Month and the start of winter harvest here in Yuma — where most of the nation’s leafy greens are grown. We’ll get into their connection to agriculture, the families behind the fields and why this season matters to Yuma.