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This new year, I plan on making it a regular thing to feature dynamic mamas. I'm all about showcasing women performing an awesome balancing act between work-life-kids-etc. My hope: to learn something from each individual, as every mom has special secrets up their sleeves.

To kick off the new year, I'm starting with Ann Noder, a respectable business owner and boy mom. The former TV News Anchor runs a boutique public relations firm, managing a team of employees and landing big name national clients. 

So here you go, a quick 10 questions for Ann, mom of two...

Today’s workforce is more dynamic than ever before and “cool” companies are now a dime a dozen. It’s a competitive market, and whether a Gen-Xer, millennial or baby boomer, employees want to feel connected to something deeper beyond a paycheck and benefits. They want purpose in their work, to be driving towards a united vision, and most importantly to be part of a unique culture.

Culture is something that has been around since the beginning of humankind as a way of sharing and upholding a set of values, attitudes, goals, and practices. And it exists whether you’re aware of it or not, and whether created by design or...

Holiday times are often maximized when you have children. From Halloween to Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine’s Day – your little ones expect their home to reflect the magical time of year at every holiday season.  This can sometimes be overwhelming to the parents in charge of home décor. Luckily, some companies thrive on helping customers create memorable, magical holiday oasis’s at home. Tree Classics and Treetopia helped families around the world (including the Valley) celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

Here are four national trends that we’ve seen throughout...

High Street has a new microbrew pub, Growler USA.  Also known as a “craft beverage community,” Growler is relaxed upscale neighborhood gathering place for friends to meet up and enjoy the best in American-made craft beverages.  With up to 100 taps of craft beer available, and a delicious menu that far surpasses typical bar food, there is surely something for everyone. From date nights to girls nights and after work Happy Hours, Growler is quickly becoming the place to be in North Phoenix. 

The first in the Phoenix-area, Growler USA offers an...