“The greatest value in oneself actually comes from helping others.”

I sat down with Brandon Becker of Alchemy 48—a bartender by title, but really a builder of community.

We talked about ego, culture, and why human connection still matters more than ever.

Full clip here: youtu.be/ffPcARB7n7A

Five months ago I went to Phoenix Global Forum.

It ended up shifting how I think about AI, cross-sector collaboration, and public systems.

PGF returns May 12, 2026. If you’re in this space, it’s one to watch.

phoenixglobalforum.com

#AIinHealthcare #DataGovernance #PublicSystems

Soulaima Gourani on AI, leadership, and the hard part: staying human. This clip is a reminder to be curious, build small, and look up.

“Can’t find” skilled workers?

We have doctors, mechanics, & tradespeople ready to work. They’re refugees & no one is talking about them.

Julianna Larsen of the Arizona Refugee Center on why this workforce is overlooked & how a small shift in thinking could change it: youtu.be/MTJIVlC1qXg

Merilee Baptiste of Midwest Food Bank Arizona left a 22-year corporate career for nonprofit leadership. Her mission? End food insecurity, one truckload at a time.

Watch: youtu.be/fai91GT9QU4

#ArizonaLeaders #CommunityImpact #NonprofitWork #FoodSecurity #LocalEconomy #LogisticsLeadership

“Cringe” is code for “I’m not brave enough to do that.”

“It’s too late.”
“No one will care.”
“It’s already been done.”

None of that’s actually true. It’s fear with better branding.

#ArizonaBusiness #SmallBusinessVoices #LeadershipUnfiltered #ShowUpReal

Call me Karen, but I'd love to NOT see daily messages about heat related injuries and death.

#STAYOFFTHETRAILS

In a world obsessed with digital edge, Soulaima Gourani reminded me of something simple:

“Being with people, having complicated relationships… that’s a muscle too.”

Change is part of staying human.

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I used to dodge social—my friends were always like “get in the picture, Kate!” Then I posted a quick clip about a busted door handle in Mesa. It blew up. Real beats polished. Nonprofits, small biz, city orgs: your message matters. Use these tools.

#MesaAZ #AZNonprofit #RealContent

Watch “Baby Kate” meltdown in this hilariously imperfect AI clip. Turn simple sips into life-saving hydration. Small actions, big impact!

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Donate ▶️ bottlesforbill.org/donate

#BottlesForBill #AIBabyKate #WaterChallenge #CommunityImpact

Full breakdown of the summit is live. For anyone working in public lands, rural storytelling, or community-aligned tourism—this one’s for you.

Read here: bit.ly/44udvPU

#ExplorePinalCounty #PublicLands #AZOutdoors #EconomicResilience #StorytellingMatters

My takeaway: it’s not “don’t publish.”
It’s publish with protection.
Strategic creators win the future.

Let’s talk: How are you protecting your creative edge in an AI-saturated world?

@mcuban.bsky.social

#BlueskyCreators #IPinAI #CreatorEconomy #KateMayeski

▶️ Watch Hannah Johnson’s full take: youtu.be/5zjUM6pI_TU
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#HannahJohnson #HLJGrowth #PodcastClip