"Joey Boy" Rodriguez, host of The Morning Mess radio show on LIVE 101.5 Phoenix, joins the show for a fun episode about his long career in local radio. Joey was born in Philly, grew up in S. CA and then relocated to Phoenix which he has called home for many years. He has worked in radio for a long time, getting his start at Power 106 in Los Angeles, working at Q104.7 in Ventura (close to my hometown) before moving to Phoenix in 2002 and ultimately joining Live 101.5 in 2013. The Morning...

Dr. Bryan Gawley, one of Phoenix and Scottsdale’s premier plastic surgeons, joins the show today as the first Adler PR client guest on Earn It. Dr. Gawley is the founder of both MD Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale and MDSkin Lounge, a med spa with locations in Arcadia, N. Scottsdale and Park City, Utah. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face and combines his extensive training and state-of-the-art technology to provide his patients with personalized c...

It was only a matter of time before I had my husband as a guest on the show and today’s the day! Dallas McLaughlin is a digital marketing leader and the founder of Dallas McLaughlin Digital Marketing. With more than 12 years of experience in full-service advertising agencies, Dallas has worked with businesses and marketing teams across a variety of industries, including travel, hospitality, e-commerce, retail, finance and nonprofits. There, he was responsible for hiring and managing tea...

This episode mixes it up a bit to talk about one of the most important aspects of starting and running a business – finances. Chris Fallon, the founder of Phoenix-based accounting firm, Numbers Matter, and my CPA, joins the show to discuss all the ins and outs of business budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, taxes, retirement planning and more. As someone who majored in English and is definitely more right-brained, accounting is not my strong suit and initially was one of the most dau...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on live TV? Darrell J. Cunningham shares a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into hosting and producing local lifestyle show, Your Life Arizona. Darrell is an accomplished reporter, producer, and content creator and one of the most motivated, energetic, determined and personable people you’ll ever meet. He was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida and is a first generation college student. He earned a bachelor of science degree in communications f...

McKenna Wesley is the creator behind The Bubbly Blonde, a fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and travel platform that has grown to more than 1.6 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, LTK, and Pinterest. She’s been a professional model since she was six weeks old and was previously signed with LA Models and New York Model Management. Her early start in the fashion world gave her a strong foundation that later led to the creation of The Bubbly Blonde in 2014. Now a full-time lifestyle influencer...

In this compelling first guest episode of "Earn It," we delve into the remarkable journey of Melanie McBride Oliver, a respected female leader in the PR and advertising industry. Melanie launched her career in unusual fashion after a divorce and returning to college as a single mom of four. With a degree in communications from the University of Utah, Melanie excelled in public relations at agencies in Salt Lake City. Her love for sunshine and the outdoors drew her to Scottsdale, Arizona...

Cynthia Sassi is not only an entrepreneur, but a member of the media and an influencer in her own right. She has been a force in online publishing for more than a decade, working with some of the nation’s most respected brands and publications along the way. She's an authority on the subjects of online publishing, social media, digital marketing, web design, and entrepreneurship. The President and Founder of online magazine Fabulous Arizona (and its parent company Fabulous Media Group), Cynth...

What does it really take to build a business from scratch and what makes earned success so much sweeter? In this premiere solo episode of Earn It, host Jennifer Adler McLaughlin, founder of Adler Public Relations and seasoned PR strategist, shares the personal story behind launching her award-winning firm, the leap from advertising agency life to entrepreneurship, and how she got where she is today through grit, resilience, and perserverance. This episode sets the stage for what's to come: ca...

Welcome to Earn It, a podcast about ambitious entrepreneurship and the power of PR, geared toward small business owners, aspiring founders, and PR and marketing professionals. If you’re running your own business, thinking about starting one, or just curious about what it actually takes, this podcast is for you! Hosted by Jennifer Adler McLaughlin, 20-year PR pro and founder of lifestyle and luxury PR firm, Adler Public Relations, Earn It is a space for sharing inspirational stories about why ...