In this episode, we’re diving into accessible mental health care, youth entrepreneurship, and culinary creativity—filmed on location at Brooklyn V’s Pizza in Gilbert, AZ!

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First, we sit down with Princess Darko-Amoako, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), who shares how opening this practice has been a dream rooted in a passion for compassionate, evidence-based care. We talk about the importance of accessible therapy, medication management, and hybrid in-person and virtual services that meet people where they are.

Learn more about Princess HERE: https://iyalimentalwellness.com/princ...

Next, we chat with Meg Kubo, Co-Founder & CEO of WhizAngel, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth entrepreneurs. Meg explains how WhizAngel connects young innovators with mentors, sponsors, and industry leaders who believe in “Paying it Forward,” and how the platform helps turn big ideas into real impact.

Learn more HERE: https://www.whizangel.com/

Finally, we meet Chef Nick Farrer, longtime culinary consultant for Isabel’s Amor in Gilbert. Nick has been instrumental in shaping the restaurant’s menu since 2013, recently launched his TikTok channel (@southchicagochef) which has grown to more than 25,000 followers, and built his own hot sauce brand, Southside Sauces. We discuss his appearances on Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games, his upcoming competition in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans, and how his South Chicago roots continue to influence his cooking.

Visit Isabel's Amor website HERE: https://isabelsamor.com/

Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support these incredible leaders and the powerful work they’re doing in Arizona! 00:07 Intro 02:23 Princess Darko-Amoako – PMHNP 26:25 Meg Kubo - Co-founder & CEO of WhizAngel 45:55 Nick Farrer - Isabel's Amore Chef

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