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Join me as we pull back the curtain and share the stories that inspire courage, spark connection, and remind you that your journey matters too.
Lokahi Backstage with Jamie Ann Blakeman kicks off with Season One: Sparks in the Desert—a series of conversations with the incredible people shaping Arizona’s professional landscape.
From politicians and commercial real estate leaders to engineers and entrepreneurs, these stories dive into bold decisions, unexpected pivots, and the drive to create lasting impact.
This podcast began because people kept asking me how I do what I do. That question made me realize there’s an audience for something deeper—not just my story, but the stories behind other amazing leaders.
Season One is about those voices. Stories sparked in the desert to remind you to lean into who you were uniquely created to be—to be bold, different, and unafraid to let your light shine.
Sparks in the Desert
Season 1
Step Into
Opportunity
Successful
in the Gray
Career
Crossroads
Episode
Dance Drop
Looking for clarity in the gray areas of leadership? In this episode of Lokahi Backstage, Chris Bridges, Executive Director of ACEC-AZ, shares powerful insights on how he’s learned to thrive in the gray—where things aren’t always black and white. He opens up about the complexities of leadership, decision-making, and what it really takes to succeed in the engineering world.
Chris Bridges:
Navigating Risks, Relationships & Roads
Season 1: Episode 3
Quit
Fear
It's OK
to Walk Away
Don't
Settle
Episode
Dance Drop
Sometimes the most powerful move you can make is walking away. On this episode of Lokahi Backstage with Jamie Ann Blakeman, Mesa Councilmember Alicia Goforth shares how saying no to the wrong opportunity opened the door to the right one. She shares the moment her father told her, “Don’t take it—you can do better.” It’s a powerful reminder not to settle for the first thing that’s handed to you. Tune in to hear how that advice led Alicia to a life of purpose.
Alicia Goforth:
Leaving Law to Leading Mesa
Season 1: Episode 4
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Cameron Shares His Favorite Part of Season 1
Why I Started
Lokahi Backstage
Before the full stories drop, enjoy a sneak peek. Quick moments, big hints, and the heart behind what’s coming in Season One.
Season 1: Sneak Peak
Sliding Mic,
First-Time Vibes
Crew Favorites
If Our Podcast
was Food
Blooper Alert: Cameron vs. The Light
Episode
Dance Drop
We had no idea what we were doing—but we knew we had something worth building.
This first episode is where it all begins. Join the crew behind Lōkahi Backstage as we share how the podcast came to life—through learning curves, laughter, and plenty of heart. You’ll meet Cameron, Savoi, Feliciano, and me (Jamie Ann Blakeman), the behind-the-scenes team that brought this vision to life.
We actually recorded this one last, after a season filled with incredible guests and unforgettable conversations—and we can honestly say, we loved every minute of it. Our hope is that you’ll find something meaningful in every episode too.
So here it is: a little chaos, a lot of heart, and the story of how it all began.
Welcome to our very first episode. We’re so glad you’re here. E Komo Mai!
The Crew: The Launch, Laughs, and Learning Curve
Season 1: Episode 1
Someone Else to
Believe in You
People Will
Never Forget...
Adulting
Episode
Dance Drop
Meet Cathy Teeter, Managing Director & Designated Broker at CBRE — a powerhouse who went from teen mom to trailblazer in commercial real estate.
In this episode Cathy opens up about the surprising twists that shaped her success: a high-school wake-up call, discovering the power of voice lessons and shorthand, and the mindset shifts that helped her rise in a fiercely competitive industry.
Her journey is a masterclass in resilience, self-awareness, and seizing unexpected opportunities — and it’s packed with insights you can apply to your own path.
Cathy Teeter:
From Teen Mom to Trailblazer
Season 1: Episode 2