All About Eastmark
Welcome to a show that's all about Eastmark, but most importantly its—the people who live here! In this podcast we talk to some of Eastmark's amazing residents and give them a platform to share their stories about what makes them so awesome. Take a listen and be inspired!
Disclaimer: The content featured in this Podcast is produced by an independent resident and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Eastmark Community Alliance, Inc., Eastmark Community Assembly, Inc., or Eastmark Residential Association, Inc. (collectively, “Eastmark”). The host and individuals interviewed are not official representatives of Eastmark. The Podcast is a personal initiative, and any views expressed therein are those of the participants and not necessarily endorsed by Brookfield Residential, DMB, Cohere, Eastmark, or any of their respective Boards of Directors.
Episodes
33 episodes
Melissa Leon - At the Intersection of Safe Streets and Social Media
Everyone wants their neighborhood streets to be safe places to drive, ride, scoot, and walk. And everyone has an opinion about why accidents happen and how they can be avoided. But after seeing the dangers posed by unsafe streets, distracted dr...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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57:38
Jacqueline Cruz - Philanthropy in & around Eastmark
This episode is one you won't want to miss as David engages with Jacqueline Cruz, Eastmark Neighbor (of course) and Chief Development Officer at House of Refuge here in Mesa, on topics like helping those faced with homelessness and philanthropy...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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47:34
Derek, Erich, & David walk into a diner...
Who doesn't love a good rueben sandwhich and a slice of pie? Well, Steadfast Diner here in Eastmark offers both...and so much more! In this special "on-the-road" edition of the podcast, David sits down at one of the nine seats insid...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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44:42
Paul Giarrizzo - Making Music and Memories in Mesa, AZ
Paul Giarrizzo is the way cooler, way funner, and slightly younger brother of David. He's also a longtime Eastmark resident, of course.In this fun episode, David interviews his brother and they reminisce about growing up in Mesa (wes...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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38:35
Calvin Burk - Tin Cans, Mesa History, & Condenser Coils
If you haven't already met Calvin Burk, you've probably seen or heard his name.Calvin is an Eastmark Original, an entrepreneur, an Eastmark Leadership alumnus...and going waaaaay back to 1870—long before Eastmark was around and all that ...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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39:43
Eastmark Holiday Special
Enjoy this short holiday-themed episode where David does some reflecting on the past few years living here in Eastmark, expresses gratitude, and shares a poem he wrote about the best community in Arizona. Cheers to a very merry Chr...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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8:17
Christen Komosinski - National Parks & AZ's Tax Credit Opportunities
"The essence of Eastmark is helping others." And since moving from Indiana to Eastmark in 2019, Christen Komosinski and her family have seen that first-hand. On this super educational episode, Christen shares her family's experiences no...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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44:51
Samantha Thurber - District Captain, Serial Volunteer, and Inspirational Human Being
Originally from Chicagoland, Samantha Thurber has lived in Eastmark since 2016, along with her husband Dave and now their 2 kids. Since planting roots in Eastmark, Samantha (or Sam) has been involved in everything from Eastmark Leadership to ju...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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47:08
Colleen Biggs - Entrepreneurial Addict, Serial Empower-er, & Community Rep
It might be easier to name what Colleen Biggs doesn't do than list all of the amazing projects, business ventures, and community initiatives that she's involved with!...Long before Colleen was an Assembly board member here in E...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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52:11
Scott Somers (again!) - Councilmember Q&A
In this [longer-than-usual] episode, David welcomes City of Mesa Councilmember Scott Somers back to the All About Eastmark podcast to talk about some of the most relevant issues to Eastmark residents:Economic develop...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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59:50
Jackie Hunter - 10+ Years of Raising a Family in Community
Meet Jackie Hunter: a veteran's spouse, amazing mom, community leader, Eastmark Original, and so much more! When Jackie and her family moved to Eastmark over 10 years ago, they really planted roots here and made an intentional eff...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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40:46
Lauryn VanRooy - From Australia to Eastmark, and still moving forward...
G'day, mates! On this episode, David sits down for an in-depth conversation with longtime friend and Eastmark neighbor, Lauryn VanRooy. Lauryn opens up about moving from Australia to Arizona after being swept off her feet by her now late-...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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37:47
Josh & Lexi Bera - MS, Marriage, Et Cetera
Josh and Lexi Bera have an incredible story to share, and one that has a little bit of everything—romance, mystery, excitement, comedy, and hope. Both diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at young ages, Josh and Lexi met through a clinical trial f...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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43:22
Matt Law - The New All-Resident Assembly & MythBusters: Eastmark Edition
Matt Law is an Eastmark Original and the first resident to be selected for the Eastmark Assembly Board of Directors. As of a recent vote we have an Assembly board made up entirely of Eastmark residents!—and Matt and David talk about this milest...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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52:07
Kevin McMillen - Diners, Wi-Fi, and EV Drives
In this episode David gets a history lesson from Eastmark neighbor Kevin McMillen about Eastmark’s favorite neighborhood diner, as well as a science lesson on how
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:32
Michelle Hansen - Book Clubbin’, Digital Communication, & Disney
Get to know Eastmark neighbor Michelle Hansen. Michelle does a lot for her neighbors, often behind the scenes—and screen. Not only has she participated in and organized an Eastmark book club (and successfully through COVID), but Michelle has be...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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41:39
Carl Ong - Dad-inspired Hard Work, Business Thoughts, & the 49ers
In this episode I sit down with friend and long-time Eastmark neighbor, Carl Ong, to learn a little more about the man behind the picture on Safeway shopping carts. Carl and I talk about what it was like for him growing up a...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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44:55
Christina Christian - Twin Mom, Karaoke Singer, & HOA President
Not only is Christina Christian a mom of 3 kids (including twins), a civil engineer, a killer karaoke singer, and terrific neighbor, she’s also the president of all 3 Eastmark boards. In this episode David plays the part of investigative journa...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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37:15
Holly Moseley - City Clerk & Eastmark Original
What is a City Clerk? Is it an important job? On this episode I ask my friend, Eastmark Original, and the current City Clerk for the City of Mesa, Holly Moseley, these questions and MORE! Listen in for a fun conversation getting to know a littl...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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40:38
Roberto Taylor - Community Leadership & Digital Engagement
Roberto Taylor has been an integral part of Eastmark since about as long as he's lived here. He's one of those people who puts his care for his neighbors and neighborhood into action. Listen as we discuss Roberto's story about why he an...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:22
Mark Powell - "At Eastmark," Showing Up, Giving Back
Mark Powell - Maybe Eastmark's most mysterious man... What we love about this episode is the why behind why Mark loves to be involved in the community. We know you will love hearing from Mark and will hopefully get to know him in a more persona...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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40:46
“Light People,” Leadership, & One Decade Down
In this first episode of "Season 2," Jeremy and David dust off the mics and verbally wander through a forest of engaging topics, including but not limited to . . .What's coming up in Eastmark's 10th year in existenceD...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:10
Erich Schultz - Eastmark has a farm? Plus coffee & tacos!
On this episode (recording months ago now) we had the chance to sit down with Erich Schultz, farmer at Steadfast Farm and co-owner of Steadfast Coffee. Erich is one of many Eastmark residents who both lives and works in Eastmark,...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:28
Stephanie Madden - Community Life, Clubbin' & Top Secret Stuff
In this episode we sit down with Stephanie Madden, Eastmark resident, Leadership Alumna, and [former] Community Engagement Manager. Stephanie and her husband moved here from Virginia in 2017 and have been an integral part of this community ever...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:37
Becky Easton - HOA Member & Lawyer (but also a super cool Eastmark human!)
On this episode of All About Eastmark Jeremy and David sit down for a fun and engaging conversation with Becky Easton. Becky is a long-time Eastmark resident, the first resident HOA member, Eastmark Leadership Class 4 alumni, and a super-awesom...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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55:08