Greater Phoenix A to Z
Telling the story of Greater Phoenix differently, the Greater Phoenix A to Z podcast brings local innovators, community leaders and interesting people to the mic to highlight the area and topics important to the region. The Greater Phoenix A to Z podcast is presented by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, its 22 member communities, Maricopa and Pinal counties and more than 200 private investors.
Greater Phoenix A to Z
Arizona Through Their Eyes: Megan Greenwood on Brewing, Business and Belonging
GPEC’s Art Director, Stefanie Carson sits down with Megan Greenwood, owner and founder of Greenwood Brewing, for a fresh pour of inspiration. As a woman-owned microbrewery in Downtown Phoenix, Greenwood Brewing is redefining what it means to brew with purpose.
Listen in as Megan shares her unconventional journey from industrial engineer to beer entrepreneur, the challenges she faced as a woman in the brewing industry and how she’s created a welcoming, community-first space rooted in creativity, inclusivity and local pride. From infusing her beers with desert botanicals to launching art markets and trivia nights, Megan’s story goes beyond brewing — it’s about inspiring others to transform their passions into community-driven purpose.
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About Megan Greenwood — Founder and owner of Greenwood Brewing, Megan is an engineer-turned-brewer who left a decade-long career in manufacturing to pursue her passion for craft beer. What started with a homebrew kit in her garage has grown into a self-funded taproom and beer garden in Downtown Phoenix, now distributing to more than 300 locations across Arizona. Megan serves on the board at the Arizona Brewers Guild, as well as the Arizona Talks Foundation, and was named an Outstanding Woman in Arizona in 2024.
Connect with Megan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-greenwood001/
About your host, Stefanie Carson — Stefanie has been with GPEC since 2015, leading internal design, branding, and photography where her visionary event work has earned a Spectrum Award from the American Marketing Association, and a Gold MarCom Award. As a passionate advocate for the arts and local creative community, Stefanie curates GPEC’s rotating art exhibit, which showcases hundreds of regional artists each year and champions partnerships that strengthen the connection between arts and economic development.
Connect with Stefanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanie-carson-a2b34350/
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