Shop Local AZ! CBD Wellness, Indie Comics & Holiday Sweets | Retail Therapy Vendor Showcase

This week on The Morning Show, we’re kicking off our special Shop Local Holiday Series with three incredible Retail Therapy AZ vendors — each one bringing something unique, handmade, and Arizona-grown just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season!

If you want your holiday dollars to make a REAL impact this year, start right here. ❤️🌵


🌿 CBD Vault LLC — Wellness for Humans & Pets
Lisa Nelson & Bryan Nisky of CBD Vault LLC break down the real science behind CBD — what it can help with, how to choose the right products, and important safety facts everyone should know.

From stress relief and sleep to mobility support for your pets, their offerings are backed by education, transparency, and high-quality ingredients.

📍 thecbdvault.com
IG: @thecbdvault
FB: thecbdvault
Email: [email protected]


📚 Rabbit Comics — Local Indie Comics, Fully Created on an iPad
Meet Phoenix comic creator Michael Poindexter, the artist and author behind Rabbit Comics and The Department Files.
He writes, sketches, illustrates, colors, letters, AND self-publishes — all himself!

His books are available locally at Retail Therapy’s Convention Center location and on Amazon.

He also hosts a podcast going deeper into the lore of his original characters.

🌐 Website: shopsavou.com
IG: @rabbit.comic, @thedepartmentfiles
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: @TheBennyDomino


🍬 Sonoran Swirls — The Sweetest Local Story Around
Husband-and-wife duo Noah & Kayla Benoit share how Sonoran Swirls went from a fun experiment to a beloved Arizona dessert stop.

They’re unveiling their brand-new Holiday Christmas Tree of Swirls — a four-tier lit stand with 50 holiday-flavored minis (Red Velvet Candy Cane, Praline Pecan, Gingerbread, Hot Cocoa).

Perfect for gifting, celebrations, or dessert tables!

G: @SonoranSwirls
Website: www.sonoranswirls.com


Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
4:20 Interview Lisa Nelson & Bryan Nisky
18:20 Interview Michael Poindexter
25:37 Interview Noah & Kayla Benoit


🛍️ Shop Local This Holiday Season
Retail Therapy AZ is home to 300+ local small businesses, and supporting them means supporting real families, real creators, and real dreams.
Skip the big box stores this Black Friday — spend your dollars locally and make a difference.
Watch all Retail Therapy vendor segments at: OnTheMorningShow.com
#TheMorningShowAZ #RetailTherapyAZ #ShopLocalAZ #SupportSmallBusiness #BlackFridayLocal #ArizonaMakers #PhoenixLocal

Executive Producer – Chris Weir
Producers – Ann Cabano, Melissa Farley, Marshall Shore
Technical Director / Operator – Theo Weierstall
Audio Engineer / Operator – Brandon Payan
Segment Writer – Dylan Crow