In this inspiring episode of The Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, Tim Fergestad sits down with Nadia Conn, founder of West to East Business Solutions, a fractional CFO firm serving small and mid-sized businesses. Nadia shares her powerful journey from escaping civil war in Tajikistan to building a successful finance company in the U.S.—all while navigating language barriers, cultural shifts, and corporate burnout.

With decades of corporate finance experience, Nadia opens up about her decision to leave the security of the banking world to launch her own business. She explains how West to East helps companies by offering high-level financial guidance at a fraction of the cost, giving small businesses access to a full team of experts for the price of one.

Nadia’s story is one of perseverance, reinvention, and an unshakable commitment to helping others succeed. Whether you're a business owner, an immigrant entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves stories of grit and growth, this episode will stay with you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why fractional CFO services are game-changing for growing businesses

• How Nadia rebuilt her education and career from scratch after immigrating to the U.S.

• The pivotal role of mindset, resilience, and humility in entrepreneurship

• Real-life examples of how she turned struggling companies into profitable ones

• Her reflections on investing in herself, her team, and her community

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On this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Karen Roch, President and CEO of Credit Union West, to dive into her inspiring journey from part-time teller to top executive—and her mission to serve Arizona communities with heart and purpose.

Karen shares how growing up in a multicultural home shaped her emotional intelligence and leadership style, why she believes credit unions are crucial for financial education, and how Credit Union West is innovating to meet the modern needs of its members. From launching a 6% checking product to empowering underserved small businesses, Karen gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how her organization is building community wealth—not just financial profit.

Plus, hear how Karen balances leadership, service, and a full life at home, and why saying yes (and sometimes learning to say no) has defined her path to success.

• Why emotional intelligence trumps traditional management

• How Credit Union West is tackling cybersecurity and financial literacy

• The power of collaborative leadership in the credit union world

• Real steps to financial wellness everyone should know

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In this episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with entrepreneur and legal tech innovator Scott Hardy. As the founder and CEO of Top Class Actions, Leagueify Law, and Trimaxion, Scott shares how he turned a simple idea—making legal settlements accessible—into a multi-firm enterprise committed to increasing access to justice.

Scott discusses his journey from tech sales to legal entrepreneurship, the evolution of class action marketing, and the challenges of building consumer trust in a space often misunderstood. He also unpacks Arizona’s trailblazing “Alternative Business Structure” that enabled his unique law firm ownership, and how his firm is reshaping client communication and care.

Later, the conversation shifts to the rise of litigation funding and Trimaxion’s mission to offer accredited investors a way to support justice while diversifying their portfolios. Scott is candid about the risks, regulations, and returns—and why picking the right partners matters more than ever.

Whether you're curious about legal innovation, passive investing, or building a business with purpose, Scott’s story offers insight, honesty, and inspiration.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Scott’s side hustle became a leading legal consumer platform

• What Arizona did to open the legal industry to entrepreneurs

• Why litigation funding is rising—and what investors should know

• The ethical considerations behind combining tech, law, and finance

• How Trimaxion structures investment opportunities for impact and returns

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