TDA:
How has it affected your personal life–and your family?
AI:
We are a stronger family, feeling safe with each other and much
loved.
TDA:
How do you apply Christian principles to business?
AI:
The Bible is my starting point for all of my decisions. I find
the answers to everything in the Bible.
TDA:
Aren’t Christian principles sometimes in conflict with the cut‑throat
business practices glamorized by movies like “Wall Street?”
AI:
Yes, I see the junk, greed and selfishness all around, including
in my work sector. Fighting this is a daily battle for all of
us, even for Christians. I try to control my thoughts, and just
not go there.
TDA:
Can you share some examples of how you’ve used Christian principles
in your business?
AI:
Doing the right thing is the starting point. I want to get there
through fairness, keeping personal integrity, challenging greed
versus success, setting the right examples; and always done
with kindness and love.
TDA:
What kind of consulting do you do?
AI:
I work in the branding area with retail and wholesale businesses,
specializing in turnaround opportunities for both public and
private companies. I have over 40 years in the trade, 15 years
in the international market, and have been CEO of public companies
both here and overseas.
TDA:
It sounds like you’ve had some big changes in your personal
life. Can you share those with us?
AI:
Yes, I have. I married a wonderful man just over 2 years ago.
Life feels very special
and blessed.
TDA:
You’ve traveled the world. Why did you choose Arizona as a place
to settle?
AI:
Both of my grown children were born in Arizona. My career started
in the Valley. My family is here. The desert feels like home,
so it like the perfect place to be. I attend the Vineyard Christian
Church in North Phoenix.
TDA:
What book are you reading right now?
AI:
I read many books at a time, always loving to multi‑task:
“The Power of a Praying Wife,” “The Tipping Point,” “Good to
Great,” and “The Bible.”
TDA:
What’s your idea of a perfect day?
AI:
My perfect day is resting on the Big Island of Hawaii with my
husband. We horseback ride, nap, eat great meals at Roy’s, and
walk.
