HELLO, MY NAME IS… Molly Schwanz.
I’M A NATIVE OF SCOTTSDALE AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… of all the wonderful things Scottsdale has to offer—amazing food, shopping, nature, culture, sports, concerts, etc. Scottsdale offers a variety of things to do in one spot.
A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… working out in the morning. I love going to The Workshop Pilates or Rumble Boxing. Then I head to school or work, run errands when I can, and come home and make myself dinner. On the weekends, I love spending time at the barn and going to dinner with friends.
MY FAMILY IS… the most important thing in my life. I could not imagine my life without them. They mean everything to me and who I look up to everyday.
ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… is my horses. They have taught me so much about life and love. I would not be the person I am today without them.
MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY IS… “Just Go with It” with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. My whole family loves it; and we all laugh together whenever we watch it. Adam Sandler is one of my favorite actors. He is so talented and funny. I just love all his movies.
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… a veterinarian because of my love of animals.
THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS… “Mr. Brightside” by the Killers.
THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… my dad. He always gives me the best advice and is the hardest working person I know. And he always reminds me I can do anything I set my mind to. He is the best dad!
THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… learning how to play pickleball with my family. I was not the best at it, but we sure had fun laughing at each other.
THE PERFECT DAY IS… going up to the barn in the morning to spend time with my horses, then grabbing lunch with my family. Then ending the day with dinner or a movie night with friends.
MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… Kindles for Kids. This charity is run through Phoenix Children’s Hospital and was started by my sister and I back in 2011. Every year we donate 40 Kindles to children going through cancer treatment at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
MY LIFE IS… a blessing each day.
THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS… my horse Chuck, who I was surprised with when I was 12 years old. Chuck and I had so much fun together and we went on to win several National Youth Championships together.
MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… riding horses on the beach somewhere tropical or traveling around Europe.
THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED… is from my dad—“Never ever quit!”
