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 Amanda Joy Christensen is a hospitality professional, storyteller, and creator of the Vegas-based podcast, Valley Views. With over twenty years of experience across nearly every facet of the hospitality industry, Amanda has become a voice for the unsung heroes who power the city behind the scenes.   Amanda has worked alongside legends and visionaries during the downtown Las Vegas renaissance. Her experiences taught her both the beauty and burnout of an industry that often demands everything and can give very little in return. The 2020 shutdown was a turning point that revealed how fragile the illusion of status can be—and clarified her mission to serve with a deeper purpose. In 2024, Amanda launched Valley Views, a podcast within the community honoring the voices of hospitality: creators,  caregivers, small business owners, and culture-shapers. It’s a legacy project born of hard-earned wisdom, emotional grit, and unwavering belief in serving people the honorable way. In 2025, Amanda was nominated for Forbes Entrepreneur of Impact, among small business innovators leading the next generation of legacy leaders.  You can listen to episodes of Valley Views on Spotify. Connect with Amanda on her social media accounts:  Instagram: @amandajoychristensen & @valley.views.podcast  LinkedIn : Amanda Joy Christensen 

Amani Roberts, international keynote speaker, and global performer, is a renowned DJ, entrepreneur, award-winning professor, and USA Today’s best-selling author of “The Quiet Storm” and “DJs Mean Business”. With over 30 years in hospitality and 17 years in the music industry, he’s worked with global brands like Marriott, 7-11, and Chartmetric while generating millions of dollars in revenue. A sought-after speaker and co-host of the podcast Adventures in Business, Amani inspires professionals to unlock creativity, take risks, and increase their music business knowledge. His expertise has been featured in Forbes, People Magazine, NBC, and Yahoo! Finance. Tune in as I sit with Amani to talk about his newly released book and much more.

In this episode, I sit down with Shantel Love, keynote speaker and author of Promote Your D@mn Self. Shantel offers an eye-opening look at the strategies for getting noticed in today’s competitive world. With her candid approach, she emphasizes the importance of self-promotion and gives actionable advice on how to make your voice heard, even in crowded spaces. Her insights dive deep into the idea that the key to success is not just about what you know, but how well you can market what you do. As an expert in building personal brands, Shantel sheds light on the power of owning your narrative. She encourages individuals to embrace their unique strengths and use them to stand out in a sea of competition. Through her practical advice and real-world examples, she empowers others to take charge of their personal and professional identities, ensuring they not only get noticed but thrive in the process.

Throughout her life, Gigi Roundtree has always felt a connection with People and Community. A Social Justice & Community Activist, Non-Profit Founder of Common Tree, 6x Author, and Business Consultant - all her work is rooted in being a voice for her Community and giving people tools to change their lives. A few of Gigi's books she has published are: Note to Self, The Power of Motivation, The Power of Healing and Greater Self  A few or her books are listed below. For more information, please visit her website at www.gigiroundtree.com .

This week we sit down with Marissa Hawkins , entrepreneur and owner of several Massage Envy locations in the Las Vegas valley. Marissa talks about celebrating 19 years in business and being a co-author for the book “Women Who Boss Up in Las Vegas”.  She opens up about being new grandmother and also shares her plan to write a new book in the coming year. Marissa is very passionate about giving back to the local community, and she continues to support local schools and healthcare workers any opportunity she has.  

Janice Paligutan is not your typical dance studio owner. She's a multifaceted individual who seamlessly weaves together the worlds of dance and human resources. As one of the owners of Millennium Dance Complex Las Vegas, Janice is at the forefront of a vibrant dance community. Her studio offers more than 40 drop-in dance classes tailored for adult dancers of all levels. Beyond just providing classes, the studio offers performance opportunities for dancers to shine. But Janice's story doesn't end on the dance floor. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in Human Resources, Janice brings a unique perspective to the studio. Her expertise in HR has been instrumental in shaping the culture at Millennium Dance Complex. Drawing from years of experience, Janice understands the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, and this ethos resonates throughout the dance studio.  For more information on Millennium Dance Complex, please visit their website at https://mdclv.com.  

CinCityCheesecakes is the new, modern, not-your-typical cheesecake shop.  Located in the north side of  Las Vegas, Nevada, they are the only shop that is focused on cheesecake products in the entire city! They have over 60 (and counting) different flavors of cheesecakes that are all unique in their own way.  CinCityCheesecakes is owned by husband and wife duo, Rodney and Cindy.  They have known each other since they were 12 years old.  Rodney is the mastermind of the business concept and Cindy is a professionally trained Pastry Chef.  Cindy has over 15 years of baking and pastry experience.  CinCityCheesecakes is named after owner, CINdy and the lovely city they live in; respectively known as Sin City.  CinCityCheesecakes logo is based on their 4 year old daughter and future owner. CinCityCheesecakes is grateful for the support from the community, customers, friends, and family.  They invite you to visit their shop!

Join me in this episode as I sit with Scott Vera, owner operator of yLevel 9 Studios.  Scott was born in New York and raised in Las Vegas, NV. He is a husband and a father of 3 children. Scott has always been driven at a very young age to do more than what was expected.  He went from working random warehouse and hospitality  jobs to following his passion in music production and eventually evolving into the podcasting world. Today, Scott has scaled his business from working out of his home studio to managing his operations out of  his own private studio while providing quality service to all his clients.  This self taught entrepreneur takes us on the journey of how he started in business, where he is today, and where he sees himself going in the future. For more information on Level 9 Studios and their services, you can visit https://l9slv.com. 

Savannah Schaffer is a 22 year old, new mom, life coach and content creator. She's been invested into business ventures since she was 17 years old and today she's living the life she's always dreamt of with an extra surprise of a baby girl! Savannah focused on cultivating meaningful relationships with those close to her and most importantly, herself. She is inspiring others to show them what they're capable to achieving as well.

Join me this week as I sit with entrepreneur, Rachelle Razon to talk about her journey into entrepreneurship.  Rachelle holds many titles - President, CEO, Owner,  and Co-Founder, specializing in the impossible. Her portfolio consists of the following businesses : Origin Event Planning, PK Oyster Bar, Elite Tax Service and Sinsational Boards. She is known for making it work every time and creatively balance work, life and family. Rachelle was raised by her Immigrant parents and matured very quickly when she became a young mom at the age of 17.  She now has four adult children, two furbabies, several businesses and counting. Rachelle is married to the love of her  life, Michael, who is also known as her travel buddy and sounding voice. Rachelle is a hard worker and considers her life to be full of blessings and gratitude.  To contact Rachelle, she can be emailed at [email protected] . 

Tune in and learn top marketing strategies from Las Vegas Lifestyle Specialist, Kaori Nagao. Kaori is an internationally educated, passionate, and driven serial entrepreneur based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Yokohama, Japan, she is fluent in Japanese, English, and Spanish. Kaori strives to maintain a strong global network of clients, colleagues, and friends, cultivating diversity in every aspect of life. Upon graduating from University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science and University of California, Los Angeles with a Pre-MBA Riordan Certificate, Kaori relocated to Las Vegas in 2005. She owned and operated a luxury concierge and corporate events business for 15 years, before selling it to a travel company. In May 2020, Kaori received her Nevada Broker Salesperson license and transitioned to a career in real estate. As a Las Vegas Lifestyle Specialist, Kaori strives to assist her clients in buying, selling, leasing, and investing in Las Vegas and Henderson. She focuses on new construction and family relocation. As a mom of two daughters, she knows what is important (and not so important!) when making the big move to a new city as a parent. Kaori is very active on social media @kaoriluxuryrealestate and focuses on growing her Youtube channel 'Kaori Luxury Real Estate' that she launched in December 2020 through educational videos.

This week, meet Diane, a dynamic metaphysical healer and sought-after empowerment and transformational health and wellness coach, former nurse, mental health advocate, intuitive life coach, mystic momma and Spiritual Psychology Coach on a mission to help ambitious women transform their outer physical lifestyle into an inner healing journey.  She is passionate about health and wellness, personal growth and spiritual development and trains ambitious women in her own soul-based coaching modality known as Soulfit strength training and coaching. Having worked as a peer recovery coach, she has proven to offer a depth of unique experience and knowledge that has supported women to transform their inner and outer lives through strength training and innovative healing techniques to release anger and shed their trauma wounds so they can embody an awakened, wise and powerful soul.  Inspired by her own story of childhood trauma and ten years of substance abuse, her signature programs are designed to help individuals connect with their innermost selves and understand their spiritual journey in a deeper, more meaningful way. She is obsessed with human potential and consciousness and her mission is to help people deconstruct old limiting beliefs and learn to embody new truths. She believes that understanding will empower individuals to live their best lives, reach their full potential and return to a place of peace..  She offers a variety of coaching and healing services, including strength training, energy healing, dancing meditations, transmuting trauma through subconscious reprogramming and more.  When she is not working, Diane enjoys spending time with her family, taking nature hikes, dancing and playing with her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Cooper. With over twenty years of experience in the nursing industry, she brings a loving and nurturing perspective to her coaching and mentoring.   Follow her on Instagram @dee.soulfit and Deesoulfit.com to learn more and stay connected.

When you want to look your best, you'll definitely want help from top ranked esthetician, Marie Matteucci of MMM Beauty Secrets.  Marie has been named one of the Top 25 Estheticians by Las Vegas Entrepreneur Magazine and recently featured as Las Vegas' "Beauty Trailblazer" by Soelish Magazine.  MMM Beauty Secrets provides beauty products and services that help clients look and feel their best. Services range from chemical peels, dermaplaning, extractions and custom facials.  This single mom of two boys loves to stay busy. Marie has recently launched her skin care line, Mayari featuring her  "Quench" serum, which is a hydrating hyaluronic acid serum and "Luminesce" which helps brighten skin.  On top of her skin care line and beauty services, Marie has been busy working on launching a new app, "Beauty Book" with friend, Melanie Marks.  This app will connect beauty professionals and anyone who loves beauty to book services directly with professionals.  You can find Marie at www.mayari.beauty and on social media at @mayari.skincare @mmmbeautysecrets .

Tune in this week as I talk to my brother, Darrell Que, the financial barber.  As a financial consultant with HI Leverage Financial, Darrell specializes in income protection and wealth accumulation. HI Leverage Financial takes a unique and uncommon approach in helping families and businesses find money they are transferring away unknowingly and unnecessarily. Darrell also talks about the keys to success and how building relationships is an essential part of growing your business. You can get more information at www.hileveragefinancial.com or find him on social media at @darrell.que .

Jessica Wild  and Lauren- Rae are the owners of AirRaiders.  Originally from the East Coast, these beauties are  expanding to the West Coast. They have been able to participate in State Fairs , Corporate events, Private Parties and even One on One appointments.  AirRaiders will give you an Experience of wearing a “Tattoo” without all the commitment of a real one!  AirRaiders create an unforgettable experience your guests will rave about! Whether  it's a marketing event , private party, concert, corporate party, or brand activation, they have you covered! This experience is mind blowing for all ages! Your patrons will wear our tattoos for days after the event, which is a great marketing tool for any company brand.  AirRaiders use only the highest quality instant drying, waterproof, alcohol based, skin safe makeup!   You can find them at www.airraiderslasvegas.com