Move the Needle

MTN 97 Scottsdale | HomeSmart | SERVICE. MENTORSHIP. IMPACT.

July 15, 2026·55 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This episode highlights three inspiring organizations serving Arizona's children and families. Learn how these leaders are making a difference and how you can get involved. Special thanks to our partners of this episode: • PlumbSmart: https://itsjustplumbsmart.com/ • Duenas Eden Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ • Amy Richardson, Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ First, we're joined by Joe Genovese, Chapter President of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Joe shares how a simple request for two beds changed the course of his retirement and led him to help deliver more than 13,000 beds to children across Arizona. He discusses the importance of quality sleep, the hidden reality of childhood bed insecurity, and how communities can come together to ensure that no child sleeps on the floor. Learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace HERE: https://shpbeds.org/chapter/az-phoenix/ Next, we welcome Ronda Parker, Executive Director of The MVP Foundation. Ronda discusses why middle school is such a critical age for young boys and how mentorship, leadership training, and positive role models can transform lives. She shares how The MVP Foundation is helping boys build confidence, develop character, and discover their potential long before they become employees, fathers, or community leaders. Learn more about The MVP Foundation HERE: https://www.themvpfoundation.org/ Finally, Mandy Holmes, Founder of Sponsor My Athlete, joins us to discuss the rising costs of youth sports and how families can offset expenses through local sponsorships. Mandy shares how she turned her own experience as a sports mom into a business that teaches parents and young athletes valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, branding, and community partnerships. Learn more about Sponsor My Athlete HERE: https://sponsormyathlete.com/ 00:07 Intro 01:37 Joe Genovese – Chapter President, Sleep in Heavenly Peace 22:52 Ronda Parker – Executive Director, The MVP Foundation 39:59 Mandy Holmes – Founder, Sponsor My Athlete Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode! #MoveTheNeedle #MTNPodcast #ArizonaPodcast #SleepInHeavenlyPeace #TheMVPFoundation #SponsorMyAthlete <a href='htt

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