Auto + Marine

7 Things Every Driver in Arizona Should Know Before Summer Hits

Reviewed by Eric Shepherd, Gemba Automotive ASE-Certified TechnicianTriple digits are just around the corner, and you know what that means … It's time to break out the oven mitts just to get into your car and start leaving trays with cookie dough on the dash so you have a nice treat for the ride home with – or without – your kids. Arizona summers can bring a wide range of challenges for drivers, especially Phoenicians where the summer is often plagued with excessive heat warnings that can last...

Auto + Marine

What Mechanics Notice About Cars That Most Drivers Miss

Reviewed by Dustin Norris, Gemba Automotive ASE-Certified Advisor In Arizona, keeping your vehicle in running order requires a little more than just regular oil changes and the occasional car wash. At Gemba Automotive, our ASE-Certified Technicians can usually spot a problem before the hood is even fully open. After years of working on vehicles in Arizona heat, there are certain warning signs we notice almost immediately that most drivers never think twice about.By looking over your car...

Finance + Legal Services

Law & Dedication

how Carly Whiteside pursued her passions and dreams to become a standout in the legal field. Article by Ashleigh Underwood | Photography by Sonja Stafford Arizona native Carly Whiteside has always wanted to be a lawyer. Her passion for law never changed, even when life had different plans. When she found out she was pregnant with her daughter, Carly finished out the year of college she was in and then pursued her paralegal degree once her daughter started kindergarten. After finishing the...

Arts + Culture

Gather the Girls!

Article by Ashleigh Underwood Between hectic schedules and to-do lists a mile long, it can be hard to find some time to hang out with the girls. Here are some simple ways to get the girls together for some quality time—easy planning and easy scheduling.   Mini Book Club Sort of like a regular book club but without the continued commitment level. Find a book you would all enjoy, read it, and plan a coffee date to get together to talk about it. Don’t worry about finding discussion questions...