Name: Carly Gilleland
Instagram handle: @carlygilleland - Personal, @_goodvibemedia - Company
Profession/Title: Owner/Lead Producer at The Good Vibe Media, as well as a spin instructor at The Madison!
City you live in: Phoenix, AZ
How do you know of PFF: Meghan, I am pretty sure the two of us connected through the Madison when PFF was in it’s early years. I have been doing video work for them ever since!!
What makes PFF special: First, their dedication. I’ve never seen a team and community more loyal and dedicated to their cause. It’s been a treat to produce some of these videos because I get to see first hand how they are making such a positive impact on SO MANY families lives. Second, their community. Each event I go to of theirs, I meet so many awesome people. They have built a pretty stellar community of likeminded people wanting to do good for others.
If you have been to PFF events, tell us your favorite and why: Oh jeeze. They are all so awesome in their own different and unique way!! Which is probably my favorite. It’s so much more than a fancy gala or dinner party to raise money. Their Clays for a Cause tournament is SO fun! I haven’t spent much time shooting on a range, so it was a new experience! Also love the fashion show!!
What is your favorite thing about AZ? Weather, community, and the up-and-coming food scene!
What was your first job? Receptionist at Steven Paul Salon.
Sunrise or sunset? BOTH!!
Coffee or tea? Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon.
What/who inspires you? Almost everyone. That’s vague I know, but I’m a storyteller so I literally find inspiration in most everyone I come across. There is a lot to learn from those around us if we can be open to it.But you know, Oprah, Brene Brown, and Brooke Shields are a few names that I idolize. ;)
What is a motto you live by? She believed she could, so she did.
What does a normal day look like for you? Wake up, take dog and daughter on a bike ride, get my girl off to school, workout with spin/run/yoga, then it’s shoots/meetings/editing at our office at The Marilyn off of 46th and Thomas.
What is one thing you can not live without? Good music, haha. It fuels me!
One thing you think every one needs to try? Meditation, every day, even if it’s for 1 minute. We live in a society of busy busy, hurry, hurry. I think every one needs to try being still and present.