Name: Alison Goodman
Age: 32
Title: Marketing Director of Scottsdale Quarter, aka Queen of the World
Married/Single: Does my gay boyfriend count?
Kids: None yet, not even a furry one.
City you live in: North Phoenix
I was born…
and raised in the North suburbs of Chicago.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
my Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team!
I’m listening to…
Old School 90’s rap on Songza – reminds me of high school, although I’m still not sure when Nelly became “Old School.”
My family…
means the world to me.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
both of my grandfathers; I miss them terribly.
One thing I cannot live without…
Reformed Pilates, sushi and hugs.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
First an architect, then a pediatrician, then a lawyer. #indecisive
I’m inspired by…
Bethenny Frankel , creator of Skinnygirl Cocktails – she personifies the American dream and is a woman who had an idea, turned it into a multi-million dollar brand and always follows her heart.
The one person who motivates me is…
myself – I’m my own best drill sergeant.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
to end all abuse towards animals and children.
The perfect day would be…
shopping, brunching, shopping, dinner and shopping in New York City.
My first job was…
slide attendant at a water park in Highland Park, IL; one of my favorite jobs ever.
My favorite escape…
lying by the pool or inside Last Call Neiman Marcus.
My life…
revolves around work, exercise, friends, family and fashion.
I’m currently working on…
a Scottsdale Leadership project and taking a vacation before the end of March.
Always…
treat yourself as you would treat your most cherished friend.
Never…
give up.
Favorite Quote…
“Set your life up by your own rules.” – Tina Fey
Biggest Dream…
to love what I do every day and have my own little family.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
fellow drivers who don’t wave when you let them into traffic.
