Coffee and a Mike

“Magic” Mike Hamel is a multiple high school state wrestling champion, an NCAA collegian All-American wrestler and currently an MMA fighter training at the MMA Lab in Phoenix, AZ.  His next fight is  against the “Popolonesian” Flavian Pilgrim at Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix on July 26th.

Kelsey Campbell was the first female wrestler at Arizona State University. What started as a response to bet that she could not handle being a wrestler she has since won the 2012 US Olympic Trials and competed in the 2012 Olympics in London.

Thomas Porter owns several manufacturing companies in Phoenix, AZ. With a background in arts and over a decade of experience in building he has garnered a reputation for entrepreneurship, problem solving, creative building practices and community building. He and his wife, Emy, homeschool their two children. Jesse Smith specializes in Interior Design Photography, Videography, Social Media Strategy and Website Management. He and his wife, Stephanie, homeschool their three (almost four) children. “

Derrick Lytle and Michael Carson are ultra runners based out of Phoenix, Arizona. They’ve traveled to Europe, India, Australia, and other locations creating running content. They’re heading to Western States next week with Altra Running to cover the event.

Nicole Bitter and Lauren Coury are both ultra runners living in Phoenix, AZ. Nicole is seeking a top 10 finish in the upcoming 2019 Western States Endurance Run in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lauren will be competing in the Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, MN. One with a career in law and the other in marketing they both seek to inspire others by sharing their love of running.

Chris and Iliana Dodge created Black Rock Bouldering Gym to provide a unique climbing and fitness experience, an opportunity for self discovery, and an inspiring social atmosphere. The company mission is to “inspire our community to Move With A Purpose”, a motto Chris took with him from his experiences in the military. From professional climbers to first-timers trying something new, Black Rock Bouldering Gym provides an environment that’s challenging, fun, and motivating!

Shari Rowe has earned a reputation for capturing simplistic beauty, crafting each lyric and melody with truth, sincerity and artistic integrity. This Southwestern troubadour has spent her career captivating audiences country-wide, from front porch performances to concerts on the big stage. Combining classic country and bluegrass elements with a stellar lineup of Nashville players, Rowe is changing the pace of modern country music. Her latest single Night Ridin’ is available on all digital platforms.

Paul Walter Hauser is an American actor, producer, writer and stand-up comedian from Saginaw, MI. Some of his roles include I, Tonya, BlacKkKlansman, and Cobra Kai series on YouTube. His newest movie "Richard Jewell" hits theaters December 13th directed by Clint Eastwood.

Jerry Garcia has stormed his way into the National Comedy scene as one of the Top-Rated Comedians. Audiences cannot get enough of this smart-energetic-funny-funny man from Huntington Park, California. A single father of three boys, Jerry allows us to come into his world and laugh hysterically with his charm, witty puns, and punchlines using his young hip Latin flavor that easily crosses over to all audiences. His new comedy special “IT’S NOT MY WEEKEND” debuts on HBO Latino June 14th.

Arian Carpio is a professional freestyle wrestler and member of the Sunkist Kids training for the 2020 Summer Olympics. She is a two time high school Washington state wrestling champion, second female to make the Arizona State wrestling team, and two time Pan-American Medalist.

Nahshon Garrett is a professional freestyle wrestler and member of the Sunkist Kids training for the 2020 Summer Olympics. He is a two time high school California state wrestling champion and a four-time All-American wrestler at Cornell University. He finished the 2015-2016 season undefeated and won the 133 pound NCAA Division One National Championship.

Paul Mosier is the author of critically acclaimed middle grade novels, including Train I Ride, Echo’s Sister, and the forthcoming Summer and July. He lives very near his place of birth in downtown Phoenix, and is married and the father of two girls, one of whom has passed to the next dimension.

Jennifer Caraway, Founder and Executive Director of The Joy Bus and The Joy Bus Diner, is an accomplished restauranteur, Food Network’s Chopped Champion, and a true pioneer in the field of social entrepreneurship. She has dedicated her life and passions to serving her community and the culinary medicine movement.

Hailing from Scottsdale, Arizona, 25-year-old Sierra Blair-Coyle has been competing professionally in rock climbing since the age of 14.  Voted one of the Top 99 Most Outstanding Women of 2015 by AskMen, she has also been a World Cup Competitor (2010-2018), and was a two-time National Champion as a junior competitor. Sierra graduated in May 2016 from Arizona State University with a degree in marketing.  She now enjoys traveling the world competing and doing what she loves full-time. 

Hal Sparks won the Funniest Teenager in Chicago contest when he was 17 years old, the same year he starred in Frog, starring Elliott Gould, Shelley Duval and Scott Grimes. In 1999 he became the host for the E! show Talk Soup. You might also know him from Queer As Folk, Dude, Where's My Car?, I Love the 80s, Lab Rats, his Stand Up or his band Zero 1.