Joelle Hadley What is your hometown and how long have you lived in the Valley? Kansas City, Mo. I’ve been here 20 years. In Phoenix society, what people have inspired you? Pat Petznick, Beverly Stewart, the founders of Fresh Start, Sue Glawe and Gene D’Adamo. What is something people may not know about you? I almost died in the 2008 Grand Canyon flood while hiking Havasupai Falls and had to be rescued by Blackhawks. What is your favorite guilty food item? Jack in the Box tacos. What three Valley events have you chaired or worked on in the last decade? The American Cancer Society’s Denim; Fresh Start Fashion Gala; HERO Awards benefiting Maricopa Animal Care and Control Spay and Neuter Programs. Do you have a favorite Valley restaurant(s)? Richardsons-Rokerij, Tarbell’s, Hillstone, Los Dos Molinos, Hana Sushi and Pomo Pizzeria. What’s the best book you’ve read in the last year? “50 Shades of Gray,” and not because of the quality of writing. What was your most embarrassing moment? Falling off the back of a stage in front of several hundred people at the Biltmore when I was emceeing a Business Journal event. What people, living or dead, would you invite to dinner? My late father, James, Ken, the Dalai Lama, Leonardo DaVinci, Rachael Zoe (celebrity stylist) and hopefully my regular dinner circle of Trish, Tracy, Karen and Gene. What’s your motto? How you live each day is how you live your life.
Lisa James What is your hometown and how long have you lived in the Valley? Salem, Ill., is my hometown, and it will be 20 years here in January. In Phoenix society, what people have inspired you? Cheryl Campbell, Ina Manaster, Stevie and Karl Eller, Christi Warner Beyer and Trisha Anthony. What is something people may not know about you? I teach a spin class my local YMCA. What is your favorite guilty food item? So many … which is a big reason I do the above. What three Valley events have you chaired or worked on in the last decade? Cystic Fibrosis Breath of Life Gala, Florence Crittenton Teaming Up for Kids Luncheon and Childhelp Wings Fashion Show. Do you have a favorite Valley restaurant? Eddie’s House when Eddie is there. What’s the best book you’ve read in the last year? “A Simple Act of Gratitude” What was your most embarrassing moment? Again, so many … What people, living or dead, would you invite to dinner? Princess Diana, Presidents 41, 43 and Barbara Bush, Margaret Thatcher, Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, and I assume my family is included. What’s your motto? If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it
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