MTN 87 Ahwatukee | Vero Chicago Pizza | Handling Pressure, Finding Purpose, & Peak Performance
This week on Move the Needle, we’re back at Vero Chicago Pizza in Ahwatukee for Episode 87. This episode is all about what happens when life resets you, and how you rebuild stronger. From managing pressure in high-stakes environments to finding your voice and rediscovering purpose, these conversations go deep into resilience, identity, and growth.
Special thanks to our partners for this episode:
• Amy Richardson – Savvy Realty Group: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0pkbllkdzJ3WXJnUGFmYzBZZ0pkaEFxSjdPQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRmJDbWphb281QnBGUDJsQ1pDdXBEYklxMzV2NXJ1VkZrV2pRMmZ2NVNHUWZBWWJqU1NXbkJ5WVR3Sk9KbGtsdVdJUFdNMWIzbG5SamhRZWhENFpnLXpkdWlldUxCck90MS1WQkNlZm9LVWtNazZMaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.savvyrealtyaz.com%2F&v=TxEFsE7kbTc]
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• Vero Chicago Pizza (Ahwatukee): https://www.verochicagopizza.com/rest... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGdrbEdTVmJJaTVXaU9QMk1XT1hkemM5WG9zd3xBQ3Jtc0ttVncxYk52Ykh6WXdxcWkzVkMzbWlIMkcxSnQ0ckw1Ry1FaFJkU1pKdUxhSlBVUndfbUNxZGZreGpNQ2VfclJZT1ZCdlRmRFp2OGVwek5VbUJMRXBhRlJFODlqbXFJN1lLZUQwNDVNU3dabFVfZ0RkWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verochicagopizza.com%2Frestaurant-locations%2Fahwatukee-az&v=TxEFsE7kbTc]
• Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUplalJsTVJ5d2IydkJ2TGpXclNIcmVSUG9rUXxBQ3Jtc0tsWm0taTcxeWlRODQwd05FS1lCWEpOak1QN0hFcl9UcmV6dWJnLUw2S2Z1ZnNmbFhhSE9CMWN4c3FLdDhfX1p4eXJDMndoZVM0aDNSQTZmT2pESnRIMnFneDZZb2hEdW5XRG95U3R6ODdHajB4UkZmZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tutordoctor.com%2Fchandler-gilbert%2F&v=TxEFsE7kbTc]
• Duenas Edan Cravatta: https://www.duenasedenlaw.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkxvOGtUNEd1NHBFZGw1cWE4bktGZE92UjJwQXxBQ3Jtc0tuX1dXeERMSzl6R3JBNDZyMkwwcGYwcGZUQVNONzFmTmR1UER2a0JTQ1pnLW1vT2otU0U1WDJybDdKU0hXdlVqZzV3SmhVbER1MmhZb1kzSDBQYVFRM2w5N0ZYSENwLVNjRDNpVUR6d3FUNnpOVEROaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.duenasedenlaw.com%2F&v=TxEFsE7kbTc]
• Brewer’s Air Conditioning & Heating : https://www.brewersac.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUYxYXJKN3JiSU5rYU42Y1NLMHFkMllRSWV4Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsbGlMVG1Ecl8wX3JXWVp3WDhjZzV5V2c3RXBZcVJEbGIybDFhMlgxYjk1WTIybUYxSlhtekhzZjVCMjNzLUhHUTZMYUxuUHNBTHRTaEZPcFNSVmtDRy1UMHk3OUhsaHJLRDFmVk1vMVJTVUw4X1B4aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brewersac.com%2F&v=TxEFsE7kbTc]
First, we sit down with Kim Ready, a performance consultant and experimental artist who works with high achievers to understand how pressure impacts their decisions, behavior, and leadership. After experiencing her own life-altering moment, Kim developed a framework to help others recognize their triggers, regulate in real time, and realign with their values. Her work with executives, athletes, and founders offers a powerful lens into performing at your best when it matters most. Learn more HERE: https://www.kimreadydesign.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0hvaU1yVVNRUW15RDVaN1ZWSEExNTN0VW1mZ3xBQ3Jtc0trVURweDI1ckJwY2dTVEsxelFJaE8tbkctaUtUMGFubUM5d3RBb2ZOZm1pSTlYQVM2V3hQWmNEN2lUNkpidzQ0ZkJtOTdRYTN5VDFhNmlHX3JzNFBLMjFkRnpCQmdXOEhIR0dtaWxaRFVUTUZtYmgwcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kimreadydesign.com%2F&v=TxEFsE7kbTc]
Next, we’re joined by Destiny Gee, Miss Phoenix and ASU student, who shares her inspiring journey from growing up in the foster care system to becoming a voice for those who feel unseen. Through pageantry, advocacy, and authenticity, Destiny is redefining what it means to lead with purpose—proving that your past doesn’t define your future, and that finding your voice can change everything. Connect with Destiny HERE: https://www.instagram.com/destinyy.ge... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE5FTnBnT2hYYWxJN1lQT1BneDRoRjBTNVFUUXxBQ3Jtc0ttNkRKamUtZE1yLTFYWjE5bGVQNFdtTVE0TmFKaE9XUjR5VUMtU2gwS3lfaEE2UFFPeGJKNm1idnVlcWVlcm43MHF3Z1ozdmFUbmVDcElOdmJKWFpKOUl4ck9pa3BKT1Y5OFgtTTZudVNTRkxzUlNVTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdestinyy.gee%2F%3Futm_source%3Dig_web_button_share_sheet&v=TxEFsE7kbTc]
Finally, we sit down with Brandon Day, Pain & Performance Coach and Founder of the Evolved Athlete method. After a Sports Illustrated cover moment and a personal rock bottom, Brandon rebuilt from the ground up. Today, he helps high performers eliminate pain, access flow state, and perform at their best by combining applied neurology, mindset, and physical training. Learn more about Evolved Athlete HERE: https://evolvedathlete.coach/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJvSXB2ZkVpbmRPREwxQTNwRUJTXzdKM2JyQXxBQ3Jtc0tuUHplTFRYUERuTk9ZZ0E1UlM1QnVMZkk1bXg2dXFVaUVyQlZjOVVsY1VscDBqZzVZY09KV2hodVQzOXpBWks5bU9YOUt5NHBTOGxXVUV6MGZFNF81eE1MZ0lzTkhOWGVrWXFWZjlWN05sc29zR0Utaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fevolvedathlete.coach%2F&v=TxEFsE7kbTc]
Timestamps:
00:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxEFsE7kbTc&t=6s] Intro
02:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxEFsE7kbTc&t=177s] Kim Ready – Performance Consultant
24:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxEFsE7kbTc&t=1450s] Destiny Gee – Miss Phoenix 2026
38:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxEFsE7kbTc&t=2333s] Brandon Day – Athlete & Performance Coach, Founder of Evolved Athlete
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