Lindsay's Local Leader: Cynthia Sassi

By LINDSAY FRICKS

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend and fellow entrepreneur, Cynthia Sassi. Cynthia has built her business, Fabulous Arizona, from the ground up and is such an inspiration to many budding female entrepreneurs in Arizona. Her business is about sharing all of the wonderful and amazing things that make living in Arizona so dang special. Take a minute to get to know Cynthia and then head to her website to subscribe to her Fabulous Arizona newsletter for all the hottest restaurants, bars and activities. 

Please meet Cynthia Sassi: Brand builder, dog mom and lover of all things Arizona Living.

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Where are you from and what brought you to Arizona? Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, my parents moved my family here to Arizona where my grandfather was living when I was 9 years old.

What’s a random unknown fact about you? Little known fact – I’ve been engaged twice. I joke the third time will be the charm, lol. 

What are 3 items you can’t live without? Morning almond milk lattes, to-do lists, extensions (both lashes and hair).

Where is your dream vacation location? Honestly, the people I am with and the experiences had are what make a vacation for me, not the location.

What’s your superpower? This is a superpower and a curse, but I seem to be really in-tune with people’s needs and have a compulsion with tending to them immediately. This was a fantastic skill to have as a server in college – people would have their drink refilled before they knew it was empty. Lol. I am also that person to rush to help a random stranger who may be struggling to open a door or something of that nature. But being focused on everyone’s else’s needs so often can be a detriment to my own well-being. 

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 

What community organization are you passionate about and why? There are honestly so many, I can’t pick just one. I really try to help as many local charities as I can, from St. Mary’s Food Bank who help the less fortunate put food on the table, to Amanda’s Hope Rainbow Angels which supports children battling cancer, to Lucky Dog Rescue who saves homeless dogs.  

What’s your business? Fabulous Media Group (local online lifestyle magazines: FabulousArizona.com, FabulousWisconsin.com, more to come); Say Less Media (marketing agency) 

What makes you and your business different? I genuinely care about the success of my clients and advertisers, as well as the readers of my online magazines. Behind everything I do is about helping others, so building brands and a business with integrity is very important.

How can people support your business or community organizations? Sharing articles from my online magazines that you find interesting or helpful is always nice to help generate more awareness for this resource. 

Connect with Cynthia: 

www.fabulousarizona.com

Instagram: @cynthiasassi @fabulousarizona

Know a local leader you think I should spotlight next? Drop a comment with your suggestions below.

Lindsay Fricks- Helping you, your family and friends Live & Love in Arizona!

 

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Median Home Price

$325,000

Annual Appreciation Rate

+7%

Estimated Population

450k

Median Age

34

East
Valley

why you want to live here

The two largest and most popular cities in the East Valley are Gilbert and Chandler. Once known for agriculture, the area has now been transformed into some of the most well known suburbs. Both cities have experienced tremendous growth in population and along with it now has all the amenities of larger cities. The suburbs are highly focused around families and have lots of parks, recreation and many family events year-round.

Median Home Price

$261,096

Annual Appreciation Rate

+8%

Estimated Population

1.6M

Median Age

33

Central
Phoenix

why you want to live here

Phoenix is the heart of The Valley of the Sun and capital of Arizona. Known for warm temperatures year-round and sprawling urban space surrounded by desert mountains. Phoenix is the 6th largest city in the US and home to nearly 1.6 million people. Phoenix has just about something to offer everyone: numerous golf course, professional sports teams, hiking trails, concerts, festivals and much more. With an affordable cost of living there’s a place for everyone with the Phoenix metro.

Median Home Price

$308,750

Annual Appreciation Rate

+8%

Estimated Population

174k

Median Age

28.5

Tempe

why you want to live here

Tempe is a city just east of Phoenix, in Arizona. Its striking Tempe Center for the Arts hosts concerts, dance and comedy shows. Nearby, Tempe Town Lake is dotted with kayaks, pedal boats and paddleboards. Tempe Beach Park hosts outdoor festivals. Rising above the city, Hayden Butte is a mountain dotted with centuries-old rock art. Sporting events and concerts are held at Wells Fargo Arena.

Median Home Price

$725,000

Annual Appreciation Rate

8%

Estimated Population

36,241

Median Age

39

Scottsdale

why you want to live here

Scottsdale has long had a reputation as one of the most affluent cities in the West most well known for high end golf, spas, resorts, restaurants and shopping. There are over 27 golf courses located within the Scottsdale boundaries. The Southern part of Scottsdale is home to the historic Old Town area. The southwestern charm, numerous restaurants, bars and shopping as well as exciting nightlight make Old Town a hot spot for both young and old. Central Scottsdale is home to many popular golf communities such as McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch and Kierland Commons.  North Scottsdale is home to to two of the valleys largest annual events: the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction and the Waste Management Open PGA tournament. These events along with the 5 professional baseball spring training facilities bring millions of visitors into the area throughout the Spring months.

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