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A journey is most enjoyable shared, memories are always sweeter when it includes another to reminisce it with, and ac colades when celebrated are often rewarded with the respect of peers. That dream, that vision, and the brightest reflection of your best self includes service to those on the journey with you. We each have a sphere of influence in our communities, our work, our faith, and our family. Through conversation and fellowship, our minds are unlocked to purposely elevate the spheres in which we exist. At just the right moment we get pulled up into greater levels of responsibility, vision, impact, and our highest callings. It’s an honorable duty to pull others up with you along the way, pay it forward, and continue the positive momentum. We get to unlock the power of our purpose in each other by embracing good and valuable relationships. Showing up con sistently to better the lives of your colleagues, your family, and your circle of friends is an undeniable power of discipline that always propels you favorably. The posture you take to elevate the people around you is the visible outworking of a great leader. Thank you for reading Deluxe Version Magazine as we are thrilled to champion leaders across the country. A wealthy lifestyle is cultivated with interwoven success stories, experi ences, and tastemakers revealed through our pages. We’re indubitably better together.
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“I was the very first laser spa in Las Vegas to offer membership programs to my clients. It was important to me that they could afford our services without having to take out a loan. Be cause of this, L.A. Laser now has some of the most loyal clients in the city.” Reyes says. L.A. Laser is also known for the original “Fancy Fri days, Botox and Bubbles” celebrations, offering VIP services, discounts, and a chance to mingle with the ladies who make L.A. Laser fabulous. Swanky and stylish, L.A. Laser always welcomes cus tomers with a friendly and highly educated staff. L.A. Laser services include tattoo removal, skin rejuvena tion, hair removal, skin tightening, and so much more. ‘Tis the season for flawless skin! To schedule an appointment, call 702-994-1900 or visit www.lalaserlv.com
“I am so blessed that my love for skin care has evolved into such an incredible business! We are thrilled to announce we are working on franchise opportu nities in other major cities across the country as well. I am very grateful.”
Although some may describe Reyes as living a re al-life fairy tale, it wasn’t always private jets and exotic getaways. As a young girl raised on a small island in Hawaii, she learned early on that going after opportu nities would ultimately set her apart. With dreams of being in the beauty industry, Reyes knew it would take hard work and perseverance to make them a reality. The challenges she has faced along her journey have elevated her to successfully open 3 locations for the L.A. Laser umbrella.
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— By Dani Reeves Amber Reyes truly embodies what a successful busi nesswoman in 2022 represents. Fulfilling her dream of being a business owner, she opened her first spa in Las Vegas in 2014, then would go on to open two more locations in her home state of Hawaii in 2018 with her business partner Shauna Soares. Reyes is the Founder and CEO of the award-winning L.A. Laser, a boutique-style laser spa that has revolutionized the industry.
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Today Claudia owns two state-of-the-art cen ters that offer a clean environment for patients to achieve their dream bodies. Even after thou sands of successful body transformations, she still loves the feeling she gets from seeing her patient’s results. “It’s a big deal to watch them un wrap their garments for the first time post-surgery, and see their jaws fall to the floor in astonish ment. The ultimate joy for me is making people feel realized and beautiful!”
As the owner of luxury plastic surgery centers, located in class A medical buildings with topof-the-line surgical technology, Claudia prides herself on the number of return patients and referrals her practices receive. For this she gives most of the credit where credit is due: to her “Allsurgeons.ofour surgeons love what they do, which translates into their bedside manner. So, we’ve got it all covered: a beautiful and impactful facil ity with incredible surgeons!”
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The plastic surgery market in Miami is a satu rated one, but Claudia and her practices have continued to grow. With the opening of her sec ond practice, Nip Tuck Aesthetics, she is more inspired than ever to keep expanding. “I look forward to opening more centers with cutting-edge procedures to offer the results patients are looking for. I continue to grow be cause life continues to teach.” Whether you are in the Miami area, out of state, or even outside the country, Claudia and Nip Tuck Aesthetics will help you throughout your entire surgery journey, from operation to recov —ery.
By Ryan Gillum For more information, visit niptuckaesthetics.com
Claudia Borges has always had a passion for both beauty and wellness. After earning her business degree in healthcare, she knew she wanted to combine those passions to create a plastic surgery practice. In 2014, Claudia was fortunate enough to be thrown into the heart of plastic surgery in Miami and run a prominent plastic surgery center for several years. Then, with the help of her men tors, she was able to purchase her first practice in “My2018.priority has always been to provide patients with the best possible results without sacrific ing the customer’s experience. Everyone who comes through our doors is guaranteed the highest quality of care from double board-certi fied plastic surgeons.”
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The tips and tools discussed in the book aim to “open up doors in people’s lives,” Holt mentions. While the workbook at the end of it is intended “to inspire people to be accountable. Write down what you want most in life every day and write whether you accomplished it or not,” she Somesays.readers have described the book as, “truly so much more than a recipe book” and “full of great recipes with easy-to-follow directions.”
The book A Month of Happiness with Ms. Mollie: Healthy Recipes for 31 Days of Daily Living, focuses on health, wellness, diet, and nutrition. With her take on the kitchen and nutrition correlating to life, author Mollie Ann Holt encourages readers to analyze not only what is going on in their nutrition but also in their self-care and relationships with others. The book urges readers to reflect on certain areas of improvement and make room for their future selves.
Amazon and Barnes & Noble reviews mention the book as being “good for your mind and your body” as well as “more than expected.”
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Author Mollie Ann Holt looks forward to her book signing at Barnes and Nobles on May 21st, May 22, June 4, and November 5, 2022, for book signings at participating in Barnes & Noble. For those looking for a quick read to help with creating new positive habits, Mollie Ann Holt’s A Month of Happiness with Ms. Mollie can be found online and in stores at Barnes and Noble, Walmart, and amazon.com.www.
Reflection, call to action, breaking bad habits, and creating new ones lead readers to grow for the better.
“In my book, I refer to life being a recipe made of these key ingredients: forgiveness, love of all kinds, trust, communication, and health…What ingredients are you missing from life?” she queries.
Michele doesn’t just sell luxury homes. Lately, she has been diving into development opportunities and working with more retail, commercial and multifamily properties. She has also begun managing corporate relocation for CEOs and CFOs of major companies and assisting them with purchases of office and industrial spaces.
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Coming off a record-breaking spring, which included a $9 million private listing, Michele is more confident than ever. Her next-level social media marketing tools, specifically her sixtysecond “property trailers”, have increased her online presence exponentially.
If that wasn’t enough, Michele is focused on the digital, Web 3.0 realm as well, having become one of the first females to sell real estate in the “Theremetaverse.areso many facets to real estate. The level of service I provide has my clients requesting my expertise in all of their real estate needs, whether residential or commercial. I pride myself on being a one-stop shop. When you hire me, you get me” says Michele.
The year 2022 has been a season of growth for Michele Sullivan. Having successfully expanded to the Southern California real estate market, where she grew up, Michele now has the ability to reach more high-end clients than ever before. “Our new network has proven its power. When taking listings, exposure is key, and my team’s reach is unrivaled.”
“I am always trying to stay ahead of the curve. Clients come to me for my connections with luxury brokers, my deep knowledge of the industry, and the exposure I get through cutting-edge marketing.”
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It has been a long week full of productivity. Deadlines were met, meetings were had and all the work has been done. Time to relax and unwind. Grab your snacks and a cold beverage, and melt into the dramafilled “Days of Our Lives.” With each and every episode chock full of endless, overthe-top surprises, viewers are sure to be sensually satisfied by the show’s wild and wondrous world.
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Although he has deeply established himself in the daytime niche of entertainment, Wilson expresses interest in exploring other genres as well. “I am so grateful for my team and am also open to other opportunities as well,” the daytime television actor expresses. Comedy and action may be the perfect match for his next move! In the meantime, Rob Scott Wilson continues to create with the “Days of Our Lives” team and engage audiences through Ben’s character.
Daytime television star Rob Scott Wilson captivates hearts through TV screens across the nation on cable, Hulu, Peacock and other streaming platforms. Wilson was cast for his breakthrough role as Pete in “All My Children” in 2013. “Some of the producers there were close with the cast and crew of ‘Days of Our Lives,’” Wilson tells. The “Days of Our Lives” producers agreed to a self-tape audition and Wilson received an offer for the role of Ben.
Wilson says, “I started on Days of Our Lives in 2014 for four years on contract. Then I did some co-star and guest appearances and came back full time in 2018.” He expresses his gratitude for executive producer Ken Corday and head writer Ron Carlivati. “It’s great to have my contract and the luxury to work other opportunities as they fit in. I can still be creatively fulfilled and consistently working,” Wilson mentions. “My career grounded me and changed my life. Work ethic is needed to pursue anything you want in life. You have to be consistent and persistent. You have to really want it and follow through. Passion is what will progress you to new heights.”
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Vegas Auto Gallery owner Nick Dossa says the key to his dealerships’ success is their ability to create a concierge experience for every customer, treating everyone who walks through the door like a VIP. It may seem incongruent for a dealership specializing in the highest-end vehicles to have an open-door policy, but Dossa says they aim as a showroom to foster a sense of trust, and welcoming. Much of his business, which is popular with celebrities, professional athletes (like the Golden Knights and Raiders) or international buyers visiting Vegas, is word-ofmouth-driven. The two locations in Las Vegas also offer a full staff with servicing departments. Originally hailing from Canada, Dossa had an entrepreneurial background before establishing Vegas Auto Gallery. Armed with determination, business acumen, and a passion for cars, Dossa says he saw a hole in the existing market for Luxury Exotic cars and created a niche, which has paid off in dividends.
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“We are much more than a dealership; we offer not only a wide range of exotic cars, but through a robust network, the ability to access hard-to-get vehicles from all over for the most discerning collectors.” Dossa is confident in his ability to match anyone with an exotic luxury vehicle. “An ideal customer is those who know what they want, OR someone you can advise [as to] what best fits their needs,” he says.
In a city like Las Vegas, there is no such thing as too much bling. Luxury and Modernism is flashed as currency for the city’s most elite, or those wishing to live like Kings and Queens of the Desert. Another group falling into the category is the international jet set crowd, discerning consumers who demand the best of the best, and view the glittery city as their adult playground. For the past decade, Vegas Auto Gallery has emerged as the pre-eminent Luxury Exotics Car Dealership in Las Vegas, a city where more truly is more when it comes to a refined car buying experience.
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For Rolls-Royce as a marque, it is both a return to our roots and a contemporary revolution, in which we deliver the impossible in conventional automotive manufacturing into a stunning reality” says Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The essence of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild is that each commission tells a story entirely unique and personal to its owner, reflecting their own history, tastes and sensibilities. With this in mind, Boat Tail, revealed at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este 2022, on the shores of Lake Como in northern Italy, is a masterwork of restraint, sophistication, elegance and attention to detail. Boat Tail is entirely hand-built, with the body panels fashioned from vast, single sheets of aluminium to create the distinctive outline inspired by the racing yachts of the early 20th century. In every respect, this remarkable motor car is entirely unique. TAIL COACHBUILD Royce
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“Coachbuild elevates our work as a House of Luxury into a new space; it is the haute couture of our industry. For the commissioning patron it offers the ultimate in individuality, selfexpression and Bespoke service. Far more than just a beautiful motor car, a coachbuilt creation becomes a legacy that embodies something extraordinarily personal and emotionally resonant for each client. For our designers, too, Coachbuild provides unparalleled creative freedom; opportunities to take design, materials, engineering and craftsmanship to the very highest levels.
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“Guests are enjoying the fresh and exciting atmosphere. Our goal is to be ‘best in class’ and build a truly integrated property with the best entertainment, nightlife, room accommodations and dining on the Strip.”
With over 3,500 guest rooms, over 40 restaurants and bars, and a 5,000 capacity theatre, Resorts World Las Vegas is as big as it gets. With pool season officially up and running, Scott is excited to have both Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub open simultaneously, featuring some of the biggest names in music, from Zedd to Tiesto to DJ WithoutSnake. a doubt, Resorts World Las Vegas is the number one destination on the Strip, sunup to sundown, and Scott Sibella intends to keep it that way.
What makes Resorts World the number one resort in Las Vegas? A lot of things. We’re ‘the new kid on the block’. Resorts World Las Vegas is the first strip property to be built in over a decade, so we had a natural advantage to create the most technologically advanced resort and casino experience in Las Vegas simply because today’s technology didn’t exist ten years ago.
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How has your prior experience in the industry helped your transition to Resorts World? I was raised in Las Vegas and grew up in the industry. Running some of the biggest properties on the Strip - The Mirage, Treasure Island, and MGM Grand - has allowed me to watch this city evolve from a unique perspective. Over the years we’ve seen somewhat of a paradigm shift. Guests are spending just as much or more on nongaming amenities such as entertainment and food and beverage and we have programmed Resorts World Las Vegas with that in mind. What future Resorts World plans are you most excited about? We are officially done with phase one of construction and are working through plans for Phase two. We just opened the Resorts World Passenger Station as part of the Vegas Loop, which connects the resort to the LVCC via Elon Musk’s innovative underground transportation We’resystem.very excited to have recently opened the Los Angeles - based favorite, Crossroads Kitchen; the first plant-based fine dining restaurant on the Strip.
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Just as no flower is the same, there is no restaurant quite like Dalia. This outdoor garden dining experi ence is where Mediterranean flavors flourish, with a creative Los Cabos twist. Follow the winding water pathways at Viceroy Los Cabos and find yourself in the company of native plants and citrus trees. Re fined and relaxed, the sprawling terrace is where gar den beauty seems to stretch infinitely. At night, Dalia transforms into a destination spot that invites you to linger over handmade pasta and fresh seafood in the light of the full moon. Timothy Hancock
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“Up til’ then there hadn’t been a new hotel built in Miami Beach in almost forty years,” he recalls. Much like its predecessor, the Miami Beach EDITION will make way for a lifestyle revolution which is reshaping the world of hospitality. By blurring the lines between work and play, the EDITION will provide a superior level of comfort and convenience sure to impress even the most affluent guests.
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“We’re rethinking the relationship between a resort and a businessperson,” Schrager says, “and we’re saying, you’ll be able to come here for your business, and why shouldn’t you be able to have fun, and enjoy life while doing business, and networking, and being with a lot of like-minded people, in a new space that embodies a business club.”
Visionary business mogul Ian Schrager has partnered with Marriott International in opening the Miami Beach EDITION, a uniquely spectacular oceanfront complex designed for 21st century business, networking, and leisure. In the early 90s Schrager sensed that something exciting and fresh was emerging in the historic Art Deco blocks of South Beach. When he opened the Delano in 1992, he set the prece dent for modern Miami luxury.
“Ian Schrager will once again redefine the destination with the opening of Miami Beach; a one-of-a-kind experience that only he could create.” – Arne M. Sorenson, President and CEO, Mar riott LocatedInternationalinMid-Beach
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on a three and a half-acre private plot stretching from the ocean shore to Collins Avenue, the EDITION caters to the needs of a new generation. Its rooms and suites, with their warm wood finishes and chill, beach-house ambience, embody its creators’ staunch belief that “simplicity is true lux —ury.”By Gillum
— Shyon Keoppel, Co-founder Located directly on the famous shopping street and our kindred namesake, MELROSEPLACE is the ultimate destination to drink, dine, and unwind with style every day of the week.
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MELROSEPLACE is a multifaceted three-story restaurant and rooftop lounge serving up a variety of elevated contemporary classics alongside expertly handcrafted cocktails and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
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“In addition to our gorgeous dining and patio areas, our rooftop sets the bar for impeccable views of the Hollywood Hills and most fashionable shops along Melrose. The likely comforts of a chic beach-side home, artisan patterns, live music, and all the options from our menu make the rooftop a highly coveted perch for our guest during sunset hours.”
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J Roc is one of the top marketing minds in Las Vegas, and has had his hands in some of the most successful entertainment projects in Las Vegas and Southern California over the past two decades. He was the first STITCHED brand ambassador and remains an important celebrity liaison. “What a journey we’ve had with STITCHED! Seeing the brand grow since its inception is something I have taken much pride in. From a very young age I saw my dad wear tailored suits to work and special occasions. I always thought ‘I want to be dapper like Pops one day’. Now I’m able to help create that male bonding experience, whether it’s for a big event, a key moment in life, or just looking fresh for the night. I always knew I wanted to do more with the STITCHED brand and had aspirations of sitting at the owner’s table one day. Along the way I’ve made lifelong friendships with my partners while helping grow the brand, and I take pride in that as well. I look forward to what the future holds for us and XXXX,” says J Roc.
The STITCHED team’s greatest passion is its commitment to the local Las Vegas community, having donated over $1 million to more than 100 charities and community organizations. It also gives out suit packages, hosts fundraisers, and provides academic and athletic scholarships. Just last year, two STITCHED special events helped raise over $115,000 for UNLV and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
“After being affiliated with STITCHED for so many years, it feels like family. Honestly it has since day one. Eamon and Sam and the rest of the team’s attention to detail makes it so easy to walk out of the store looking and feeling like a million bucks. For me it was a natural fit. I am honored and humbled to become a partner with STITCHED and help elevate the brand to even further heights,” says Jai Shaun.
L ocated inside The Cosmopolitan, STITCHED is the Strip’s go-to menswear hotspot. Since opening in 2010, STITCHED has become an international lifestyle destination for the subtly irreverent, yet sophisticated gentleman. STITCHED provides world-class custom suiting and trend-setting street and athleisure wear, giving it a unique position in the clothing industry. Each season STITCHED releases an exclusive, ready-to-wear XXXX collection, while serving as a retailer of other renowned brands such as Tom Ford, Gucci, Dior Homme, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and Givenchy. With a British-style haberdashery aesthetic, juxtaposed against the bright, shiny chandelier-clad Cosmopolitan, STITCHED is both rugged and refined. Its Scotch Locker Lounge, where clients gather to celebrate and dream build, overlooks the Strip, and has helped set the bar for experiential retail. “Clients come to us for styling, wardrobing, in-house alterations, or sometimes just for a stiff drink. We’re serious about clothing, but never take ourselves too seriously,” says Sam Glaser, Operating Partner and Chief Operating Officer. With the help of its massive network of clients and community support, STITCHED has been awarded Best Men’s Store in Las Vegas every year since 2010. STITCHED works with some of the biggest sports stars in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and Nascar. Its most notable projects: The Yankees Monument Park Blazer for the 32 Living Legends and the Monday Night Football 50th Anniversary. STITCHED has also become a destination for entertainers - from red carpets to sold-out arena shows.
STITCHED has several opportunities to expand its brand to major cities across the United States and internationally. It has also expanded into women’s custom clothing, with a number of offerings that include blazers, pants, shirts, and skirts. With plans to build out a new subbrand, XXXX Sport, STITCHED will be further developing the athleisure category it helped pioneer over the past decade.
STITCHED has recently elevated three of its main contributors, Sam Glaser, Jason “J Roc” Craig, and Jai Shaun White, to full partners. “At the end of our first ten years, we recognized the ambassadors and executive leadership that had tenure. The Day 1’s. Grateful for their commitment and unwavering loyalty, we opened up our owners box and allowed Sam, J Roc and Jai Shaun to invest. With a fresh ten year lease in hand, we expect nothing short of continuity & irreverence with these three owning their seat in the suite of excitement,” says Eamon Springall, STITCHED Founder and President. Sam Glaser has been with STITCHED from the beginning. He broke the story of STITCHED opening in 2010, came aboard as buyer in 2013, rose through the ranks to Vice President, and ultimately became Operating Partner and COO. Sam leads the day-to-day operations, personnel, and merchandise strategy.
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J Roc and Jai Shaun will continue to be the driving force behind brand visibility, client development, and marketing strategy for STITCHED in the years to come.
Jai Shaun White is one of the top executives at the Wynn Resort, and travels to some of the world’s preeminent events. He has become a go-to resource for celebrities and highrollers visiting Las Vegas. Jai Shaun is also an entrepreneur, with a number of food and beverage projects in his portfolio.
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Gregory Siff is a vibrant abstract artist world-renowned for visual story-telling and playing in the paint! Gregory Siff’s unique manifestations blissfully recharge the imagina tive spark of the inner child and the conscious pursuit of happiness, fearless expression, and absolute creative freedom. Gregory Siff’s leg acy of commissions and installations is vast in cluding Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, Helmut Lang, Marc Jacobs with Louisxxx, luxury fashion house Saint Laurent, Fashion Week, Chateau Marmont, Forbes, Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, The Standard, Sotheby’s, Warner Bros, and many more. Gregory Siff has mastered initiat ing iconic conversation through his art and in this intimate interview, Deluxe Version readers will learn about Gregory Siff’s story and the magic in his brand. What does art mean to you? Art gives me purpose. It allows me to share experiences with others and leave a mark, true evidence of life. It really just makes me happy putting my heart into something that I think about at all moments. What category of style do you consider your art? I like to call it feel-good art. It feels good when I make it and I hope it hits your heart right. Terms that come to mind when discussing the styles I pour are action painting, pop, contem porary, street, abstract, and get it out of your chest and on the canvas flow. Has your style changed over time? One of my ethos is to create something new every day. At least one thing. If you become captivated and obsessed with your practice, you will find that your style takes on its own breath and the more that you work, the more of your heart is unveiled. It’s not how many years you’ve been working, but how many hours in the days of those years that count. As I pass older discoveries and work towards new languages of expression, I find that style finds itself. What mediums and tools do you enjoy cre ating with? Ink, acrylic, oil crayons, paint markers, graph ite, spray paint, brushes, wine, pop rocks, gold leaf, diamond dust, mean streaks, scissors, knife, watercolors. Did you always know you would make art into a profession? Living and growing up in NYC, my mom al ways brought me to museums and plays and immersed me in all forms of expression. I think when I was 13 and singing in the boys chorus at the New York City Opera in Lincoln Center I began to form a love for art because I saw it was omnipresent wherever I arrived. When I moved to LA and someone offered to buy my painted sneakers off my feet at the Beverly Hills Hotel is when I thought this could become a profession but still, it was always about the love of creating.Deluxe
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What are your ultimate career goals now? To create bodies of work that are congruent to the storm and smiles that I am feeling inside my being right now. I would like to share those bodies of work in respected galleries that mu seums collect. I also would like to continue sharing my experience and knowledge with young artists who are looking to grow and find the core of themselves.
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When is your favorite time of day to create? Deep night. What influences you? Love and it’s high that is relentless. What is your relationship with the term per fectionism? When I’m working there is a “perfect” vision of what I want to strive to create, but it always finds its own path and arrives at the perfect version that it was meant to be. I have a rock ing chair that I found many years ago that I sit on in my studio when I take a break from paint ing and then stare at the piece in its current state. On one armrest of the chair, I carved the words, “I control the brush” and on the other, I carved, ”The paint takes over.” I truly believe that it is a dance of control and letting go all the way through, and if you can enjoy the un veiling of your story on canvas, then the piece will be the perfect version of you. What is your perspective on the inner child vs. the inner critic? Always be the child. Don’t listen to verbose thought-driven fear. Play in the paint! Do you get attached to your art? Some pieces have a little more of me in them than others. Those take more time to relin quish into the world, but when it hurts to take it off the wall, leave it up there! What was your most meaningful accom plishment to date and why? My most meaningful accomplishment to date was to paint a mural in my hometown of Rock away Beach, NY at the Surf Club, which was something I could give back to the home and waters I grew up in. The director of The Mu seum of Modern Art PS1, Klaus Biesenbach, curated a show there and saw my mural and included it with some major artists that I look up to and it was an honor to hang it on the same walls that inspire in a place so close to my heart.
What advice would you give to an artist just starting out? My best advice for artists, because all artists are young even when we turn 85 young is in the heart and hands and never goes away if you are creating, is to make something every day! And then, share it with the world. The more you do it, the more you will understand your own heart. And also, the more people will understand you. That is how I found my manager Lisa Fal cone, who saw my work over 11 years ago and knew she could guide it and curate it into the right avenues of time. She saw and felt the story and the energy and was able to protect my work over the years. I feel it is important to have a team with you that knows your body of work and way, so the artist can paint and create as much as they can. Dreams are sharp er and more powerful with other dreamers dreaming with you! Thank you, Lisa! It is artists like Gregory Siff that push the hu man race forward. His genius and authentic ity absent of ego shine superior as a creator bound to no constructs. Gregory Siff is not only a legend to learn from, but a live exhibi tion proving his artistic theory that life itself can always take the shape of something beau —tiful!By Taylor Burk
I just love art and museums and hanging out with artists and reading about their lives. I taught myself by playing with everything and not being afraid to make a bad painting. You can always paint over it and it will look thicker and tougher this way.
As director of lifestyle marketing and talent for Wynn Las Vegas’ acclaimed daylife and nightlife brands, David Hadden has become a well-known name in the Las Vegas hospitality landscape. Recog nized for throwing some of the biggest parties and brand events in Sin City, Hadden can often be found mingling with high-profile artists and influencers. We asked him to indulge our curiosity and provide us with a glimpse into his wondrous nightlife world.
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How did you get involved in the entertainment industry? I started in college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas hosting parties and events at different venues across the city including hookah lounges, event spaces, and popular restaurants. The events started small and grew as word got out. I didn’t re ally know what I was doing at the beginning, so it was a learning process. I threw par ties for fun but quickly learned that there was a revenue component as well. I carried out everything from marketing and booking local DJs to the execution of events. Right after I turned 21, I was recruited by Tao Group with a role in VIP marketing. At this time, I was learning how nightlife worked so I would assist multiple departments to gain knowledge. Coming into nightlife, I didn’t have many contacts or any repu tation in the industry, so I needed to make a name for myself. To establish my own brand, I started competing in nightlife contests around the city that offered signif icant prize pools for each event. The winner would be spotlighted and announced on the mic in a venue full of nightlife tastemakers. After winning several contests, I quickly grew a name for myself, and opportunities were presented. A short time after, I was recruited to join the opening VIP marketing team for Hak kasan Group, where I helped conceptualize new events and liaised with the compa ny’s VIP and celebrity clientele. After four years with Hakkasan Group, I joined Wynn Nightlife in 2018, where I’ve played an integral part of the talent and marketing department. In my role as director of lifestyle marketing and talent, I curate special events, build out marketing plans, manage top-tier artists, and collaborate with ce lebrities and influencers.
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The first half of my nightlife career was learning the industry from both a business marketing and opera tional standpoint. As a fresh face, building relation ships was extremely important. I’ve had to put in the work to earn my seat at the table. My position at Wynn Nightlife allows me to deliver innovative ideas and unique experiences through marketing, special events, and talent partnerships.
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Additionally, Wynn Field Club, our new powerhouse venue inside Allegiant Stadium is back for season two. Wynn Field Club has delivered a game-chang ing nightlife experience as the past season was in credible for the Raiders games and other stadium Lastly,events.I’m excited about Wynn Nightlife’s experien tial activations, as we have some great events that you won’t want to miss. What do you enjoy most about your role within Wynn Nightlife Hands down, my favorite aspect of my position with Wynn Nightlife are the people I work with who I also consider family. Coming to Wynn Nightlife has al lowed me to bring my creativity to fruition and that’s a really good feeling to be trusted by the best in the —business.ByTaylor Burk
I think the nightlife and entertainment industry con tinues to evolve each year, with talent being a driving force and creating memorable experiences as the other. The landscape continues to grow in a competi tive nature when it comes to its abundance of top-tier talent. Additionally, in recent years, more importance has been given specifically to experiential activations and events. Experiential activations and events al lows marketers to create new experiences for guests, making each visit different from the last. Here at Wynn Nightlife, we are always looking to raise the bar and be at the forefront of the entertain ment landscape. Our brand creates a solid founda tion while our team takes experimental marketing to the next level.
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Shunock has made his Mark with The Space. P.T. Barnum once said, “No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” Well, that could easily apply to Sin City’s own resident showman Mark Shunock. When it comes to entertaining large crowds—for a cause—there’s no business like Shunock busi ness. This one-time, self-described “Broadway nerd” has never met a microphone he couldn’t master. Whether it’s announcing at T-Mobile arena for the Vegas Golden Knights; hosting in the ring at Top Rank Boxing; or hyping the crowd on Allegiant field for the Raiders, Mark’s song-and-dance card is now full. “It’s definitely a balancing act,” Mark says. “I wear a lot of hats.” That’s an understatement. But the actor-turnedsports host says he plans to leverage these high-profile platforms to serve a higher pur pose: his proudest role yet as the patron saint for local nonprofits. “Vegas is red carpet happy, so we’ll throw out the red carpet for the opening of Applebee’s in Summerlin,” jokes Mark. “Early on, I was like there’s gotta be a better way to give back to the community other than just showing up and getting a picture taken.”
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“We’re just getting started,” boasts Mark. “And by we, I mean my brain with ideas and a dry erase board.” You can bet he will continue to use his show manship for good. After all, the Shunock must go on!
“People ask me, ‘You work full time with five jobs so why do you have a community center and a nonprof it?’ Because I can,” says Mark. “I want to leave the planet a little bit better when I take off, and that’s a testament to my parents.”
“I’ve got regulars now who watch our live streams in Brazil, Alaska, Australia, Singapore, and Canada,” says Mark. “And they get in the chat room, and they’re like, ‘Man, we really wish we could be with you in Vegas!’”
Mark (who now calls fellow Canadian Shania Twain a good friend) says his journey so far has been a “cool ride,” but moving forward, it’s all about reinventing and coming up with pro grams to continue supporting the community.
Mark says his folks are the most generous peo ple he’s ever met, which might explain why he is the go-to guy for giving back. In fact, if not for his Canada-based parents wanting to watch his “Monday’s Dark” via live stream, Mark says the charity show wouldn’t have survived the pan demic, nor reached fans from all over the world.
So, eight years ago, while starring as Lonny in a successful run of the Broadway hit “Rock of Ages” at the Venetian, Mark created “Mon day’s Dark” (when Broadway takes a night off), a bi-monthly “premiere variety show for a cause” at The Space, a 3000-square-foot com munity-driven, charity-based arts complex he opened off the Strip in 2017. “It’s evolved now to this really cool grassroots, well-oiled machine,” says Mark. “We throw par ties every other Monday where we write a check for 10 grand to a different local charity every time. We’re creeping up on a million-and-a-half raised, just by charging 20 bucks.”
Not bad for a former hockey player from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. But ever since Mark went from hitting the boards on ice to the boards on Broadway, he’s never left the spotlight. After earning nods for roles in “Disney’s The Lion King” and “Rock of Ages,” (which moved him to Las Vegas), this crowd pleaser found a whole new audience. Nine years later, the host-with-the-most is still in Las Vegas and has no plans to drop the mics anytime soon.
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The singer songwriter Destiny Malibu is recording her fourth album this year from which she plans to release two singles. “I am also working on a theme song for an animation film. I feel so honored to be asked to write and record [for it],” she exclaims. She can’t say just yet the name of the project but she mentions that it is based off of a book. With this being her first animation vocal recording, Malibu is exploring her talent and taking on new challenges to push her artistic growth.
Malibu’s top viewed music video, “Sweet Persuasion”, utilizes bright fun colors with an early 2000’s aesthetic for the set design and wardrobe styling. Malibu was inspired by her mother to pursue music.
“My mom was the reason I fell in love with music initially. She was a very successful latin music artist and toured with Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and Menudo. My earliest memories are of her at the studio,” Malibu recalls.
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The music bug remained throughout her childhood and she was voted most musical at Malibu High School. Des tiny Malibu is focused on creating her new show, record ing her fourth album and the track for the animation film all while engaging her social media audiences. The fresh content and new entertainment media keeps coming! To keep up with Destiny Malibu, you can follow her @destinymalibu on Instagram and on Tik-Tok and search Destiny Malibu on YouTube.
Now that venues and live performances have returned, Malibu shares that she also has a show being established that is in negotiations. Destiny Malibu’s Youtube channel showcases her official music videos, live performances and home recordings of covers and originals. Her music can be described as upbeat pop with an EDM influence.
Luxury event designer and surreal floral architect, Javier Valentino, com mands attention with his extravagant handmade installations enchanted by nature, romance, and exquisite art in every element. Valentino’s cre ations stimulate world-class experiences, weddings, celebrity collabo rations, special events, and celebrations of life in all aspects. Valentino has mastered his craft savoring the significance of simple details that are often overlooked, such as a single red garden rose and re-engineering its intrigue. Valentino is inspired by the authentic beauty of the world and flourishes a new wave of glamour in his work entangling escapism with grounding aesthetics. To Valentino, temporarily transporting guests into well-curated spaces is most exciting and essential to his clientele who are inclined to host over-the-top affairs. “I have always had an eye for design and loved the idea of creating on a brand new canvas for each space transforma tion,” states Valentino, with the intention to touch as many destinations with his dreamscape designs. Weddings with Valentino are in high demand as couples anticipate book ing the option to incorporate his signature secret garden reception as a noble ceremony making note of their love.
“Each venture is tailored to the client and the space, like a wa terfall focal point in the center of an indoor venue., for example.
Proportion is a key factor in creating an unforgettable design paired with stimulation of all senses.”
Within only a few young years in business offering first-class service, The Javier Valentino brand has expanded internationally beyond imagination, energizing Valentino’s beliefs as a business professional to expect pros perity. Valentino’s talent to transform any showroom into a museum is accredited to his creative travel team, strong intuition, sharp focus, and appreciation for stunning views that rejuvenate all parties involved. It is his greatest desire and pleasure to go above and beyond, producing cli ents’ visions in real-time while assuring unforgettable memories for the future and happily ever after. By Taylor Burk Deluxe Version WATCH: JAVIER VALENTINO Interiors+Design
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When working with Valentino, all is choreographed in decadent detail from private design sessions in his studio headquarters to arranging mounds of foreign flowers that complement the color palate.
“Her clients need architecture to bring their vision to life. Our [SDK Ate lier] clients need interior designers for future buyers or current owners and HOD needs architectural services. We decided to come together,” Karami asserts.
SDK Atelier Architecture and Planning headquarters are located in Irvine, CA yet conduct business nationally. HOD headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, CA while serving clients across the nation. This distinction is one of many characteristics the two firms have in common. The more we learn about Perrault and Karami and their respective businesses, the more apparent their similarities become. Two creative minds who have spearheaded their brands in their creative fields come together to pro vide clients with the ultimate experience. Perrault and her team recognize that the success of their design efforts is greatly enhanced when the quality of the structure and space provided is equally matched. With a vast portfolio of award-winning architectural designs, SDK Atelier has the experience and community connection to provide HOD with the bones they seek.
Meanwhile, Perrault and her team of passionate designers present Karami and his firm with an unmatched service to instill the aptest finishing touch es to a variety of projects.
Architecture takes a space from an idea to an infrastructure, while interior design elevates a space to an experience. Combining the two, spatial design creates more than what could be achieved from either in dependently. Nicole Perrault (Haus of Design) and Dustin Karami (SDK Atelier Architecture and Planning) recognized this to be true and agreed to enter into a business partnership. With a large online presence and social media following, HOD’s Insta gram page caught the attention of Karami upon his discovery of the in terior design brand. He recalls, “The nature of my Instagram feed is filled with different design pages. I came across one of HOD’s posts and no ticed they were local, so I reached out with the idea that our companies should collaborate on a project.” A year later and the two are so excited to announce their business partnership!
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“I get inspiration from travel, being outside, and restaurants I have been to.” – Nicole Perrault With the majority of SDK Atelier’s portfolio consisting of house designs within master-planned communities, there is a heavy reliance on the stag ing of model homes to sell lots for future properties. Perrault and her de sign team bring value to SDK Atelier in addressing this need. Converse ly, the bulk of HOD’s projects includes commercial spaces like boutique shops, fitness centers, and restaurants.
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incredible custom artwork and pull from our collective creative experiences to realize the client’s vision.
— By Taylor Burk Innovative artist and gallerist, Elena Bulatova, is an influential businesswoman admired inter nationally by collectors and viewers for her vi brant modern paintings and massive whimsical sculptures that capture the playful intrigue of childhood. Bulatova’s outgoing artworks are on display for all to appreciate at her multiple fine art gallery locations and quickly find ex pression as literal eye candy in the spotlight of several Hollywood productions. Ahead, Bula tova illuminates the ingenuity behind her most famous works, future plans as an artist of posi tive impact, and foremost—the importance of having fun!
What are a few successful projects that excite you? We are always starting new projects, so it’s hard to pick just one! We recently worked with Tim Cook in La Quinta, California where we decorated an entire home in coordination with the builder. When Cook saw what we had accomplished, we were able to expand on this project even further with custom artwork, which was very rewarding! We also recently worked with Michelle and Anthony Zuiker, the creators of CSI. I am humbled to be involved in an abundance of unique projects and love seeing my art in entertainment and private es tates. Our iconic largescale red “Lollipop” has appeared in Hollywood and the top hit Netflix shows Inventing Anna and Lucifer. Likewise, my 7-foot melting “Popsicle” made an appear ance on Big Brother as well as aboard the larg est ship in the world, Royal Caribbean. Is your art accessible internationally? Elena Bulatova Fine Art Galleries brick-andmortar locations currently reside in Palm Desert and Las Vegas however, our services are not limited by physical geography as the launching of our virtual gallery will allow ac cess from anywhere and continue to expand our digital footprint every day! We acquire var ious international private collectors to which we ship worldwide and collaborate with spe cialty resorts, museums, and festivals around the globe.
How did Elena Bulatova Fine Art Galleries come to fruition? I launched my business with my husband and business partner, Efi Mashiah, who was a thriv ing art dealer. Together, we opened our first gallery in Palm Springs, California. It was the largest gallery in Palm Springs and within our first year of business, we sold over 100 paint ings and caught the attention of visitors and collectors internationally. Inspired by the suc cess and driven to make art accessible to all, we then opened additional locations in Las Ve gas, Laguna Beach, and Palm Desert. We are always growing, as people and as artists, and are actively expanding business with various new creative and collaborative ventures.
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What inspires you to continue to grow?
Where do you see yourself in the next five years? We can never know what the future may bring, but I can say with certainty that I dream of my self being not only an artist but a leading influ encer. My goal is always to bring joy and lifeforce energy through my creations to spark inspiration in viewers and especially young artists. It’s important to me, as is philanthropy, that my influence as an artist and a business person leads the way for the next generation to follow. I aim with both my being and my art work to boost confidence and spread the love of art. To continue to work towards this goal and make the world more colorful with each and every creation is what I consider success!
What do you enjoy most about your career as an artist? The most enjoyable aspect of my career is connecting with those who collect my artwork as well as helping people fulfill their dreams! Many clients share stories of how long they have searched for the “perfect piece” of art for their space and whenever I am able to create something that completes an area for some one or brings them joy to live with, that is the greatest feeling! Efi and I are often requested to create custom artwork for our clients and it is such a gratifying experience overall. Which collections stand out to your collec tors the most? The “Sweet Life” collection and “Abstracts” collection in particular are well-known symbol ic images of my best-selling artwork to this day and are sought out by collectors around the world. These artworks use bright, vivid colors and relate to nature. Our art acquisition experi ence is very personal and stems from our deep desire and care for our clients. We have done
I am driven by my desire to motivate others through creativity. I love making artwork with intentions that invite love and light and have an inspirational effect on the viewer. Making artwork is natural for me as is my desire to en lighten others to achieve new things and this is what I believe projects my artwork and ca reer forward. As a Capricorn, I seek to climb upwards to overcome obstacles and honor a growth mindset. I constantly challenge myself to expand my collections and set out to ac complish new feats! I love to push myself and therefore, my sculptures get larger, my paint ings impact more viewers, and the reach that my artwork spans increases as well.
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“This Turnberry unit was transformed into an amazing contemporary design. The kitchen was completely redesigned to give the client a beautiful and practical kitchen. The penthouse was quite dated and now looks like a beautiful new unit. We not only updated the kitchen but we added a wine wall as well. We did all the interior architecture to enable the complete remodel. The remodel included all new bathrooms complete with plumbing and tile. A new fireplace, lighitng, remodel of the wet bar and complete transformation of the bedrooms. An investment well worth it.” — Donna Johnson
On each and every project Luxury-Design’s team collaborates with clients to discern their specific tastes and lifestyles and, through incredible vision and meticulous execution, they are able to create exclusive interior spaces unique to each client. The team is continually inspired by the high fashion world as well as global inspiration. Their creativity continues to put Luxury-Design in the forefront of the industry.
With a design portfolio, that has taken her around the world, Donna Johnson’s company Luxury-Design has developed an exceptional experience designing for top resorts, hotels and luxurious residential properties.
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Bella Strada residents can enjoy all the amenities that a Lake Las Vegas address offers including miles of trails, award-winning golf courses, lake front dining and retail options at The Village, year-round events, and wa ter sports. For more information on building your Toll Brothers dream home at Bella Strada and to sign up to receive important community updates, please call 855-700-8655 to speak to one of our Online Sales Consultants today.
Ranging from approximately 2,900 to 3,500 square feet, these homes welcome you with impressive 16’ ceilings and expansive great rooms that lead out to spacious covered loggias. With 3-car garages, Bella Strada’s home designs offer flexible living spaces such as dens, dual pri mary suites, and a detached office space. The addition of an optional rooftop deck makes for the perfect spot to relax and entertain in this se rene and secluded setting. Homebuyers will work with one of Toll Broth ers’ professional design consultants at the Toll Brothers Design Studio to personalize their new dream home.
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NEW COMMUNITY FROM TOLL BROTHERS BELLA STRADA AT LAKE LAS VEGAS
— By Sarah Thornton Coming this fall to Lake Las Vegas is Toll Brothers’ latest luxury home community, Bella Strada. This exclusive new community offers quintes sential luxury living with beautiful modern appeal. Bella Strada is a gated community that offers stunning single-story home designs with modern architecture, exquisite interiors, and unique personalization opportunities. Situated towards the north shore of Lake Las Vegas and past the Estates at Reflection Bay, Bella Strada will feature 72 carefully planned home sites. The community offers three stunning, single-story floor plans based on the award-winning home designs from the Overlook Collection at Toll Brothers’ Mesa Ridge community.
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“I am originally from Orange County, but I moved to Las Vegas in 2007 to be with my husband. We have two boys, aged 13 and 9, and I spent a good number of years being a full-time mom,” she shares.
Aisha AliSHARES HER LOVE FOR DESIGN & BEAUTY THROUGH SIKARA MEDSPA —
I think it is something that I’m always working on. As a mom, as a wife, as a business owner, and as an individual, it’s easy to feel pulled in a million different directions at the same time. I’m still learning that its okay to take some time for yourself; it’s okay to take care of you because that makes it so much easier to take care of all the other people and things in your life. In what ways do you feel you have been able to help people through Sikara MedSpa?
“I loved that time with them, but now that they are older, I felt it was time for me to get back into the business world. My love for all things art and beauty related were married through Sikara, and we were able to create a space that allows me to be around both!” How would you describe your vision for Sikara? Sikara is unique. We are results driven and focus our business on being transformational and not transactional. Clients can feel safe and understood, and we help them achieve medical grade results, in a luxury, high end spa-like environment. Medical grade does not have to be sterile. Sikara is an experience, and I can’t wait for more of our clients to enjoy that experience. Sikara turned 2 in July. What do you look forward to over the next year or two for Sikara? I know, I can’t believe it has already been two years! Firstly, I would like to send a big thank you to all the people that put their trust, literally, in our hands. We strive to do everything to make sure our clients are comfortable and achieving the results they want, so to all our many clients that we have seen over the last 2 years, thank you!! It just reinforces our purpose and our mission, and your faith in us is confirmation that we are doing what we set out to do. What do the next few years look like? I would like to grow our team, to grow the business, and to serve more people, and most importantly, I would like to continue doing what we love: helping people achieve their aesthetic goals and looking and feeling great. How do you feel you have personally grown since starting Sikara MedSpa?
In so many ways, I don’t know if I could name them all. Opening a business is challenging in and of itself. Couple it with the pandemic and the challenges increase exponentially. The fact that we were able to open a business in the middle of a global pandemic and somehow make it through has changed me in many ways. I have always been the eternal optimist, but going through the last two years has taught me that with faith in your purpose, belief in your dream, and hope in the outcome, you can get through some pretty tough times. How do you find balance in your life?
Sikara was created out of a desire to help people look and feel their best. This industry is not about vanity. Rather, it is about helping people address those small things about themselves that they feel hinder their self confidence. I believe that self-confidence can be life-changing, and that’s why we do what we do. We have many clients that first came to us because they were concerned about their acne, or that stubborn fat, or asymmetrical lips, and a short while later would walk in grinning from ear to ear and oozing self-confidence because of a few treatments that were provided that helped address their concerns. I genuinely love that feeling of seeing someone happy with their results! By Danica Serena Stockton
A isha Ali is the owner and founder of Sikara Medspa in Downtown Summerlin. Her husband, Dr. Sameer Sheikh is co-owner and also serves as Medical Director. Dr. Sheikh brought his medical expertise and fused it with Aisha’s love of all things aesthetic, and together they created Sikara Medspa: a luxury, high-end medical spa where clients’ needs are a priority and every person feels understood.
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“It’s also about surrounding yourself with good people who support you and your goals. In Sikara, I have a team of people that are very skilled in their respective roles. I have the utmost faith in them, and I know that they are driven by the same desire to help people as I am. The success of Sikara is a team effort, and I am so proud of every member of our team and all that they bring to the table.”
Deluxe Version Magazine’s editorial team has sought the top twenty leaders of the year in their selective category. These individuals have an exceptional presence in our network and in the communities of our readers. Our publication takes the highest regard in honoring individuals that continue to excel in their businesses, supporting the local community around them, and making a truly positive difference in the world. We proudly recognize each of these great leaders.
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TOP TWENTY MEN WWW.DELUXEVERSIONMAGAZINE.COMDR.TEDDYSIM CHIROPRACTED RANDY CAR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY LUIS DELON WYNN NIGHTLIFE MATT FINN FOX NEWS KAMRAN ZAND LUXURY ESTATES INTERNATIONAL KORY KAPLAN KAPLAN YOUNG LAW DR. NEVILLE CAMPBELL CENTER FOR WELLNESS & PAIN CARE NICK POMPONIO POMPONIO INJURY LAW DR. THOMMAN KURUVILLA FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALIST We proudly recognize each of the Top Twenty Men Of The Year honorees. Not listed in any particular order. JASON “JROC” CRAIG IN THE MOMENT HOSPITALITY DR. NITIN ENGINEER ENGINEERED AESTHETICS PLASTIC SURGERY JOHN KUNKEL 50 EGGS HOSPITALITY JORDAN WHITE URBAN AESTHETICS JABIN CHAVEZ PASTOR & COMMUNICATOR BRUNO GRALPOIS AUTHOR OF “SUCCESS FREAK” SCOTT SIBELLA RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS DR. AKINDELE KOLADE CAL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES DR. KASH AESTHETIC MEDICINE SUMMER 2022 KRIS HELMICK PACIFIC WEST INJURY LAW JASON STRAUSS TAO GROUP
TOP TWENTY WOMEN WWW.DELUXEVERSIONMAGAZINE.COMKATHLEENGUSTAFSON THE STIRLING CLUB ANGELA GEORGE HAUS OF REAL ESTATE NICOLE PERRAULT HAUS OF DESIGN CLAUDIA BORGES BEYOND BEAUTY / NIP TUCK AESTHETIC DEBRA KELLEHER THE STIRLING CLUB AISHA ALI SIKARA MEDSPA ANGELA BROOKS PHILANTHROPIST BELI ANDALUZ REALTOR & PHILANTHROPIST TYRA BELL-HOLLAND AVA ROSE AGENCY We proudly recognize each of the Top Twenty Women Of The Year honorees. Not listed in any particular order. MICHELE SULLIVAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY TAWNY JORDAN BELLA MODELS AMBER REYES L.A. LASER HAR REMOVAL REXALYNN WALBERG THE BOECKLE GROUP MEGAN FAZIO NEON PUBLIC RELATIONS ANDREA ROGERS EXTEND BARRE JEWEL ARTIST & PHIILANTHROPIST DR. AKINDELE KOLADE RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS SANDRA BLEDSOE REVENGE MD SUMMER 2022 MELINDA FILSTRUP 50 EGGS HOSPITALITY LEILA HALE HALE INJURY LAW
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It is no secret that a luscious and healthy full head of hair can be one of the most attractive assets on a person that frames the face and expresses one’s unique personality at first impression.
MADE POSSIBLE BY ENGINEERED AESTHETICS
With extensive training in reconstructive surgery, Dr. Engineer pro vides his patients with the transformations they aspire to experi ence as an everyday occurrence and has partnered with renowned hair transplantation specialist in demand, Mrs. Carol Rodriguez, to offer the highest quality of surgical options that successfully re store natural hair regardless of the patient’s age or gender. With the dedicated attention and skill of two respected professionals using the best available technology, patients can expect profound results that yield invaluable benefits.
Engineered Aesthetics believes in providing people with the tools to claim resilience over hardship brought upon by hair loss and continues to persistently achieve outstanding results. While hair restoration is cost-effective, most can agree that improving ap pearance and restoring self-esteem is a priceless endeavor and an overall rewarding experience allowing one to be able to look in the mirror and like what they see.
Unsettlingly, hair loss can happen to anyone and is a common life-altering setback shared amongst women and men. Suffering from hair thinning and balding can often cause a person to feel un due embarrassment or powerlessness that supersedes a confident self-image. Solutionist and accredited plastic surgeon, Dr. Nitin J. Engineer, at Engineered Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Institute is able to change that narrative and provide cosmetic hair restoration procedures sought to improve one’s appearance. Dr. Engineer’s repertoire of proud patients assures that despite the cause of one’s hair loss, whether it be genetics, hormones, stress, or illness, there are incredible options available to provide improvement.
In order for Dr. Engineer to design the artistic and personalized pattern of a patient’s hair transplantation, a comprehensive con sultation must be arranged to establish the desired goals and ad dress any and all concerns. Through this comprehensive journey, patients will be advised about which hair transplantation proce dures for which they are a candidate, considering their type of hair loss, as well as economic and time constraints. Follicular Unit Ex traction (FUE) is a labor-intensive hair transplantation method that does not require any incisions and leaves no detectable scarring. During FUE, individual hair follicles are removed in groups of 1 to 4 hairs, requiring precise hand-eye coordination, and the follicles are then transplanted to balding areas. In comparison Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), also referred to as “the strip method”, which requires Dr. Engineer to remove a “strip” or layer of skin from a donor area on the back of the head to be divided into individual mini grafts and transplanted directly onto balding areas. Regardless of which hair transplantation technique a patient un dergoes, the procedure is straight forward and takes place at Dr. Engineer’s elegant Las Vegas-based office. The recovery period is relatively short and simple, allowing patients to return to normal activities almost immediately. Dr. Engineer, Mrs. Rodriguez, and the Engineered Aesthetics team will ensure all aftercare require ments are understood and remain available should any post-op questions or concerns arise.
— By Taylor Burk For more information visit www.engineeredaesthetics.com or call Engineered Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Institute at 702-907-2222.
“INN has a great approach to overall health. I was attracted to the idea of mind, body, and soul connection and feeling good in every aspect of one’s life. Intuitive eating for your body type, being in tune with your bio-individuality, are the main precepts. Some things may not work for certain people. One thing that works for everybody is ionized water.”
Bri Gallagher is a Holistic Entrepreneur and Hydration Specialist based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When she’s not flying high in a private jet, practicing yoga, selling real estate, working on reality tv shows, or engaging in an extensive amount of other things, Bri focuses her attention on one of the worlds overlooked wonders: water. “Water is life,” Bri says with a spirited smile.“Most people are undereducated about water and don’t think about what type of water they are drinking. The root cause of all disease is acido sis, and most bottled, tap and even filtered water is acidic and contains large amounts of chemicals and toxins.”
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Bri’s latest project is a reality show about private aviation and her life as a private flight attendant. “It’s going to be a behind the scenes look into the life of an up and coming female entrepreneur, like Below Deck but for private aviation.” The project is currently being pitched to several net works. In the meantime, Bri will continue to thrive within her many modes of operation. WATER
Originally from Mechanic Falls, Maine, a town about an hour north of Port land with a population of 2000, Bri was always very active in her youth. From a young age she knew that she would have trouble following the herd and was therefore drawn to solo rather than team sports. She also knew that, unlike many of her peers, she would leave the small town of Mechanic Falls as soon as possible. At a winery in Malibu she would make a serendipitous connection: a pri vate jet flight attendant. After a few months of social media mingling Bri would land the gig herself, traveling around the world and making more and more connections. After returning to Miami and earning her real es tate license, she would move from brokerage to brokerage for several years, ultimately deciding that the Miami real estate scene was not for her. Despite her disillusionment, her experience would give her a taste of what it’s like to be her own boss – something she would refuse to compro mise. As she began to search for her true calling, Bri found herself drawn to holistic health, eventually happening upon the Institute of Integrative Nutrition while scrolling through Instagram.
Upon graduating from IIN, Bri became a Certified Holistic Health Coach. Her focus turned toward water after connecting with fellow health coach es and yogis through social media. Her research led her to Enagic, a near ly fifty year old company specializing in Kangen water systems. The word Kangen means “return to origin” in Japanese. The purpose of Kangen water is to bring the body back to its original state, allowing it to heal itself. Following a twelve-year medical approval process, Enagic’s systems are now widely used in hospitals throughout Japan. Dr. Hiromi Shinya, co-developer of the colonoscopy, is one of Enagic’s biggest supporters. Having just achieved the franchise level of 6A within Enagic, Bri Gallagher is excited for the future. By building a team of people with a similar vi sion and commitment to healing through healthy water, she will ultimately achieve a legacy lifetime income, giving her the freedom to do what she loves most: travel.
“One of my core values is freedom. Time, location, and finan cial freedom are incredibly important to me and I always knew I would end up on a flexible career path. Enagic allows me to have that.”
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Hair extensions, blondes, color corrections, and men’s long hair. I also educate for a couple of companies doing blonding & hair extensions in-salon education environments. Working on set is such a fulfilling experience. I’ve worked with new, up-and-coming bands and very dis tinguished bands. I love it all, watching the art ist come alive and the rush of energy on set. I think because I’m married to a touring musician I know what these bands want and expect in a live situation. I love the adrenaline of some of the backstages and hearing the soundcheck puts me in the mood to slay some hair! It’s such an exciting career and I still have the ability to raise my son and spend mommy time with him. What sets you apart from other stylists?
Amanda Lee Stanley lives and breathes rock and roll. From a young age the Dallas, Texas-born stylist has always been fascinated by the larger-than-life aesthetic and theatrics of rock concerts and their participants. Now, after years of hard work and dedication to her craft, Amanda is fulfilling her dream of doing hair and makeup for some of the biggest rock bands of all Wetime.were lucky enough to chat with the “Hair Vixen” and get an idea of what it’s like to make the rock and roll mythos a reality. How did you get into the beauty industry?
What do you enjoy most about doing hair?
I offer my own method of natural and glam orous hair extensions and I offer professional, on-set music video and photoshoot hair and makeup styling. I am currently an educator for Formula 18 Brands. I teach at salons all over and get to demonstrate different blonding and foiling techniques. I adore teaching other artists and I love learning from them as well. Every art ist has a gift and in my classes, I love to let them run with that. What inspires you to continue to grow?
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Two things: The relationships I get to build and the confidence I give my clients after they get out of my chair. Believe it or not, some of the entertainers in my chair are actually quite shy! I just have to boost their confidence, pour them a drink, make them laugh, and loosen up and do what I know will make them look and feel relaxed. Showing my son how hard work pays off is very rewarding as well.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I always loved doing hair, especially extensions and on-set productions. I decided after retir ing from modeling and getting married that I wanted to do all things hair. I love Aveda, all the products, and the vision behind the company. I met with the Executive Director, Gail Renzi of Aveda Institute Las Vegas – who is my mentor to this day – and she inspired me to enter into the cosmetology program where I fell In love with hair and makeup. I took to it really fast and knew it was what I was destined to do. What have been some of your most success ful projects? I have worked behind the scenes with some very talented musicians. Lots of high-end cli entele have come my way after hearing about and seeing my work with successful entertain ers from Aerosmith, Slash & the Conspirators, Foreigner, Adelitas Way, Art of Dying, The Offspring, Cher, and The Voice, just to name a few. Shortly after graduation from Aveda, my marriage, and the birth of my son, more music video gigs and band shoots kept opening up for me. My first music video gig was for Enrique Iglesias in cosmetology school, which Gail Ren zi sent my way when they called asking for an artist. It was a two-day shoot, part of which was shot in the Golden Nugget! That very weekend, I said: ‘This is what I’m going to do with my life!’
Owning my own hair product brand, maintain ing and growing my exclusive clientele, and expanding my ability to educate other artists. I plan to one day own a men’s line and I am currently working on a project in LA with my partner creating top-of-the-line master hair ex tension installation kits. Even after all of her success, the Hair Vixen con tinues to sharpen her skills.
“I knew I wanted to create a safe and empowering place for women who owned a business or wanted to work in business. Organically it has become a woman-owned and operated agency with a genuine interest in the businesses we represent, a flexible partnership that allows us to grow and evolve with each brand’s needs.”
— By Ryan Gillum For more information, follow Dominique on Instagram @literallydomi or visit Mclique.com
Thanks to digital platforms like FitPlan, the fitness industry has rapidly evolved, allowing people to train anywhere in the world. FitPlan members have the flexibility to utilize their workouts alone or in a group setting at the gym, at home, or on vacation. With its omnichannel approach, FitPlan gives its members more variety and enhances the overall experience of their workout. By allowing users to track their progress, bookmark and create workout libraries, and receive feedback from their respective trainers, FitPlan has become one of the most personalized fitness platforms on the market. “Fitness sets my soul on fire. I’ve always tried to surround myself with people who are committed to helping others while becoming the best version of themselves. FitPlan allows me to share my love for health and fitness with others and ultimately help them live a better life.”
MEET FITPLAN CO-FOUNDER CAM SPECK
As founder, and CEO of Cliqué Enterprises, Dominique Morales is crushing it. Just five years after starting the highly successful marketing agency, Marketing Cliqué, in 2016, she has now officially launched her own health supplement company, Wellness Cliqué. Based in Miami, Dominique has been one of South Florida’s top marketing executives for over ten years, allowing her to work with a huge variety of businesses and industries – from technolo gy and hospitality to fashion, beauty, health, and wellness. When she started Marketing Cliqué, her focus was on empowering other female entrepreneurs.
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“These books are to be read and repeated by children with the goal of improving communi cation skills, listening skills, and speaking skills while creating positive emotions and beliefs within themselves. Positive words are absorbed by the mind to create a belief system and this series will not only include positive affirmations but also the actions to support these positive thoughts with behaviors.”
— By Ryan Gillum
“It’s all about sustainability. What works best for my body is intermittent fasting, followed by balanced meals with whole food ingredients. Combine that with a consistent fitness routine and you’ll create a healthy system.”
When asked about the inspiration behind FitPlan, Cam recalls his days in the hospitality industry. “Every day before work I would hit the gym, bringing my meals with me to the restaurant. My coworkers would ask me, ‘how do you have so much energy?’, so I began making fitness routines and diet plans for them and others. I wanted the people around me to feel as good as Aftermyself.”receiving positive feedback from his coworkers, friends, and family, Cam decided to reach out to an old friend, Landon Hamilton, who owned an app agency and designed digital interfaces for brands. The two of them would eventually join forces and pioneer one of the first digital fitness platforms. Shortly after FitPlan’s conception, the duo was able to partner with and acquire personal workout routines from high-profile trainers, coaches, and athletes such as Michelle and Jimmy Lewin, Mike O’Hearn, Jen Selter, and Rob Gronkowski to name a few.
Today, Dominique is excited to be delving deeper into the wellness industry and helping to create products designed for women’s healt h. Wellness Cliqué’s newest brand, Budherfly, is a natural, organic, vegan, non-GMO, CBD gum my designed to relieve menstrual cramp pains, anxiety, stress, postpartum, insomnia, and loss of appetite. With three different flavors: Focuswings, Relaxwings, and Spacewings – Budherfly helps women reach the focus, relaxation, and sleep they deserve. With a variety of strengths and monthly subscription options available, Budherfly will hit stores and online this summer.
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Fulfilled through fitness on a daily basis, Cam Speck has achieved a life of continued growth and success. If you’re looking to become the best version of yourself, FitPlan is a leap in the right direction.
Growing up, Cam was a super skinny kid. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he was often picked on in high school. With some encouragement from his dad, Cam started doing push-ups, sit-ups, and other bodyweight exercises to gain strength for hockey. One day, he noticed a good friend and fellow hockey player lifting weights in the school gym. Cam joined in and has been a fitness fanatic ever since. “I instantly fell in love with my mental state in the gym. It’s just you and the weights” he says. After many years of hockey, however, Cam decided to hang up the skates and focus on fitness. He would quickly learn that working out consistently not only improved his physical appearance; it also improved his overall health. He began to feel more positive and energetic. He slept better. He became a more productive person.
“I knew I wanted to create a product like this for my fellow entrepreneurs that can’t shut their brains off when it’s bedtime or the super moms that need to do it all. With Budherfly it’s possible!” When she’s not busy being a marketing genius, Dominique enjoys creative writing. She recently started writing a book series for children. The first installment, entitled The Truth About You, is a daily affirmations book for children and is currently available in Barnes and Nobles, Target, Amazon, and other major stores nationwide.
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Cam Speck is the co-founder of FitPlan, a digital fitness platform that allows its members to work out with the world’s best trainers, coaches, and athletes using their exact training methods.
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“I started FMG to not only provide quality affordable health care but also to create a welcoming atmosphere in a sector which has earned a bad reputation for customer service.” Liz prides herself on her versatility, and she is very excited about her expansion into other aspects of the healthcare industry. Elevate Medspa, a sister company that focuses on beauty needs specifically tailored to bring about the personal improvements patients desire, has been hugely successful.
“Seeing the opportunities and experiences that I can offer to my children is the #1 driving force behind everything I do. Having my own business allows me the flexibility to spend more time with them.” Liz Rodriguez has big plans for the future. Opening more centers nationally with FMG’s new franchise model and building a charity for troubled teenage women and other female entrepreneurs are just a few of them.
In 2016, Liz Rodriguez opened the Family Medical Clinic, a general medical practice. Her goal: provide her community with affordable and reliable healthcare Withservices.six locations throughout South Florida (Kendall, Homestead, North Miami, Coral Gables, HialeahMiami Lakes, and Cutler Bay), The Family Medical Group takes pride in treating its patients with the latest, most innovative medical technology. Each of FMG’s beautifully designed facilities provides its guests with an atmosphere of caring and calm.
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Liz and her FMG team aim to treat every patient as a member of their own family, a courtesy that is too often forgotten in the medical field. As a mother and successful business owner, Liz understands the power of familial connection.
“So many members of our Elevate family of patients have discovered a healthier way of life thanks to our amazing team. Seeing the growth opportunities for not only patients, but my staff as well, keeps me inspired to open more and more clinics.”
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Johnny Richardson is a closer by nature--known as “The Shark”; his infectious, high-en ergy and results-driven sales tactics have made him a force to reckon with on a national scale.
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While the agent resources The Richardson Group offers are not a traditional Real Estate School, Johnny says their training model in cludes what they dub “shark week”, educat ing students on everything from databases, listing points, generating referrals, onboarding leads, and more. “Mentorship is key,” Johnny says. “We take pride in that. Bringing people onboard, teaching tactics, experience, selling, production and quality overall.” Be sure to reach out to The Richardson Group for all of your luxury, investment, or potential career-enhancing needs.
Whether you’re seeking your ultimate luxury home, or looking to expand your investment portfolio, The Richardson Group Brokerage Group will exceed your expectations, delivering VIP treatment and years of experience. Helmed by Johnny Richardson and his business partner and fiancé, Katie Meadows, the Richardson Group is a full-service firm that offers more than your run-of-the-mill Real Estate services. Offer ing a full-spectrum of Real Estate services, the Las Vegas-based group is tied to a national plat form, with brokers available across the nation to fit the most discerning buyers’ needs.
As for his favorite part of working in the Real Es tate Industry, Johnny again cites the mentorship “Icomponent.lovetaking Real Estate Agents, and taking them to multiple six-figure incomes!” he ex
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Consistently gaining acclaim for being a top Real Estate Broker and Producer, Richardson has appeared in many publications and also serves as a motivational speaker. Given his dy namic, magnanimous personality, it is no won der he says a big part of his drive is through serving others. In addition to being a Luxury Brokerage Firm, The Richardson Group also has a Real Estate Agent-driven arm, which seeks to recruit and train future top producers in the business. The group also offers resources like weekly open houses, where agents and team leaders can come and compare off-market listings—an in valuable resource in the current low-inventory Whenmarket.I ask Johnny how he got into real estate, he says it was in the back of his mind for years.
Ultimately, what really sets The Richardson Group apart is the passion Johnny and Katie bring to working with and developing agents. “I love getting them to have a sustainable, mea surable income they can depend on,” he says. “This idea to develop agents, through a gradu ate program, really separates us from the rest.”
claims. “I am so passionate about bringing agents in, developing them, helping their busi nesses grow, and seeing them gain multiple commission checks. It excites me!”
A born salesperson, he said he walked into a Broker’s office, hit it off, set up his first listing— and got his first commission check before his Real Estate license even came through! His first year, he did fifty transactions, unheard of for a novice Realtor. The key to his success? “I took other components from other business models [I was] familiar with,” he says. “Having worked in Time Share Sales, the car business, Insurance…. All of those same leadership skills which set me apart, I adapted into real estate…. kind of through thinking outside the box.”
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When she permanently moved to Las Vegas in 2005, Claire quickly established herself as an in-demand manager at many of the top hotel and casino resorts, including Assistant Hotel Manager at MGM Grand and as Cosmopolitan’s Resort Manager. “I loved to deal with high-end guests, including celebrities and those who demand that extra 5-star service,” says Claire. “I’m able to work re ally well under pressure; I’ve had that built into me. I mean, hotels are not an easy thing. Ha!” But in 2015, this big city girl wanted more time for the quality of life this small town had to offer, so she did the ultimate flip.
Through her “signature white-glove service,” Claire says she always strives to create long-last ing relationships with her clients and often finds them becoming friends long after the transac tion is complete.
If you’re looking for a home-buying experience with international flair, look no further than En glish Claire. Claire Nagel, that is.
“My goal for my clients is to make sure their experience with buying or selling a house is a memora ble one, not a stressful one,” says Claire. “So, if I can take the stress out of the equation, it’s a win-win situation.”
“I went from someone who knew everything about hospitality, to someone who knew noth ing about real estate,” admits Claire. “But my true talent within the ‘people industry’ helped make it a smooth reinvention.” Two years ago, she joined the global network at Sotheby’s, right before the pandemic shutdown. While a difficult time, Claire continues to draw on her past expertise and resources to help each and every client overcome obstacles. “Things will go wrong in real estate, in life and it’s all how you handle it,” says Claire. “Every thing is fixable. I know it’s not easy and I don’t treat real estate like it’s easy, but I put in the work, I take care of my clients, I follow up, and I’m there for them.”
Claire brings a wealth of worldly experience to her role at Sotheby’s International Realty having lived and worked in the UK, Spain, Miami, New York City, and Los Angeles. During that time, she managed numerous music and entertain ment venues, restaurants, and hotels across the globe.
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This London-born transplant is fast becoming a realtor to reckon with in the Las Vegas market. Over the past few years, she has earned a repu tation for her integrity, reliability, and near-con stant availability. As an empowering woman over 50, when it comes to caring for clients, Claire’s real estate mantra is simple: devotion, devotion, devotion. “I care about people and I like to talk to people about life,” says Claire. “We don’t have to talk about houses. It’s not about having that hard sell; I’m a friend, confi dante, and someone they can rely on.”
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— By Ellen Magliulo Tune In On his Youtube Channel: The Wolf of Real Estate LV, and his Instagram: @thewolf0frealestate RUBIO SPACE FOR SUCCESS CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE Leaders THE WOLF OF REAL ESTATE
The Colombian-born “Wolf of Real Estate” has expanded into the Youtube space to further as sist and educate audiences from all avenues of the real estate world on how to achieve their goals successfully. Rubio prides himself on going beyond the typi cal duties of a realtor. Seeking out properties on the cusp that have potential and turning them into move-in-ready, fully upgraded luxury prop erties is precisely what his YouTube channel “The Wolf of Real Estate” will showcase. “This channel will be for everyone to learn. From the brand new re altor struggling to sell a house to the seasoned agent trying to break into the luxury market.” However, The Wolf does not stop there. ”The first-time homebuyer wanting to get a good deal, the investor wanting to flip homes […] or maybe just someone who loves a good real estate show!” The channel boasts a well-round ed and approachable journey through Rubio’s fix and flips ventures, new listings hitting the luxury market, and much more. There is truly something for everyone. Each detail is carefully explained and showcased to allow viewers to feel not only along for the ride but encouraged to take one of their own. Rubio’s passion and relentless attention to all aspects of the real estate landscape (investing, luxury flips, whole sale, market value retention), paired with his un derstanding of the importance of social media in today’s market space, are what truly set him apart from his peers. “I don’t just show luxury properties to buyers; I am an active luxury real estate investor, which is a massive bonus for any of my clients for the insight I can provide. The most important thing for any business right now is attention. He who has the attention wins.”
When he’s not listing his latest luxury home, consulting a renovation with contracting part ners, or sorting out finishing details with interior designers, you can find luxury realtor Juan Ru bio in another familiar place, your phone screen.
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— By Danica Serena Stockton Anthony Seda was inspired to get involved with community outreach to speak with highschoolers about the benefits of sobriety. “I was the first student inducted into my highschool’s intervention program to scare kids straight. It was developed by a woman from the Bronx Chamber of Commerce,” he mentions. “For six months I didn’t drink, I didn’t entertain girls, I didn’t party and my highschool grades went from 41% to 97%. That’s when I knew I could become somebody,” Seda shares. He looked for opportunities to make more of himself than the troublemaker most people saw him as. “I had goals. My passion has always been security and investigations. I started in ‘97 as a school safety officer through the police academy,” Seda explains. He was inspired to create his business as a private investigator with special attention on family interventions and accidents. In 2001 he started Seda Investigations in New York and moved his business to Las Vegas as All Purpose Security in Anthony2006. Seda opens up, “I was a battered child. I was physically, mentally, and emotionally abused. I was in group homes and in halfway houses.” Now he finds ways to give back with the BE A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation. The founder of the foundation, Kimberly Miles, wrote a book on her troubled past. “The book caught my eye. I didn’t know that side of her. When I saw her book, I saw my life there,” Seda confesses. Since then Anthony Seda has become a donor to the foundation and offers his security and investigation services. To learn more, visit www.sherofoundation.org and @beasherofoundation on IG.
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“My favorite part of being an attorney is being able to advocate on behalf of our clients, which ultimately leaves our clients in a better position than they were when they first met with me. Ensuring that our clients obtain the medical treatment they need and providing they settlement they deserve is truly rewarding.”
At Personal Injury law firm Madrid, Hadges and Associates, clients always come first. That’s the sentiment behind the firm, led and founded by Daniela Madrid Hadges, Esq.
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Whates. does the future hold for Madrid-Hadg es? She says the firm is working on purchasing their own building and would like to double size within five years. In addition, continuing her philanthropic work in the Las Vegas area and continuing to grow her recently-established a scholarship program,“Nuestro Legado” which provides book Scholarships to Latino law —Students.BySarah Jenkins
“Personal injury victims need a lawyer that will fight on their behalf so that all they have to wor ry about is healing. Seeing the difference in my clients from the first day I met with them to the smiles and relief when I give them their settle ment is why I do what I do,” says Madrid-Hadg
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Sincecerated.founding Madrid, Hadges & Associates, the firm has recovered millions in settlements on behalf of victims. Since their inception, they have successfully litigated cases recovering over 10 times what insurance companies would have had to pay, had the matter not gone to court.
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Serving those seeking legal representation for nearly two decades, Madrid-Hadges says serv ing victims and bringing them justice is the best part of her job.
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Madrid-Hadges started working in the legal field at a young age, and has been practicing law for the past seven years. Starting out as a victim advocate for the North Las Vegas Po lice Department, she then moved to the North Las Vegas City Attorney’s office. She has since been recognized for her work numerous times, including the Pro Bono Service with Highest Distinction Award for her work with the Arizona Justice Project. The project provides pro bono legal representation to people wrongfully incar
“From a luxury perspective, My law firm and I are dedicated to providing elevated legal rep resentation with a personalized touch, which is the meaning of our mantra #LawyerUp,” says Madrid-Hadges. “My main goal is to help oth ers and to put my clients in a better position than they are when they first meet with me.”
A fierce drive to deliver justice to those who come to her to be represented translates be yond her professional life as well.
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The next step, and arguably the most important, is to contact Pom ponio Injury Law. I tell people to call me at the accident scene, as I may be able to provide them with some guidance right then and there. However, if this is not an option, contact us as soon as possi ble considering every day that goes by without the proper represen tation your potential case could begin to suffer. There is no downside in contacting my office, as there are no fees for a consultation. We will assist in getting your vehicle repaired and also get you the medical treatment that is needed (even if you do not have health insurance). All we want you to worry about is feeling better – we will handle the rest. Even if you believe that you may be at-fault or even told by another law firm that you do not have a case, still give us a call. It can’t hurt for us to take a look at the facts of the accident and let you know what options you may have. With most law firms, you never meet with the names on the letter head, let alone have them work on your case. But with me, I am involved with all of my clients’ cases. It may be more work on me, but the end results are a lot better for my clients and I am happy to go the extra mile for them. If you or a loved one is involved in an accident in either Nevada or California, give us a call today! By Nick Pomponio
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When an auto accident occurs, an individual’s life can be turned upside down in a split second, leaving them in pain and without a vehicle. Most people have never been in this situation and will be lost without the proper guidance. Typically, one would think to con tact either the at-fault driver’s auto insurance or their own personal auto insurance. Unfortunately, the auto insurance companies, even your own insurance, are not always on your side and often provide little assistance. Due to this, it is vital that an individual do specific things at the ac cident scene that will assist in their potential claim moving forward.
The first thing an individual should do after an auto accident is to call the police. This is especially necessary if there is a potential issue as to who is at fault for the accident. Unfortunately, it may take quite some time for authorities to arrive. While waiting, attempt to exchange information with the other driv er. If police are not called, or you decide to not wait for them, do not leave the accident scene without exchanging information with the other driver. You will want to make sure to receive the other driv er’s ID and auto insurance information at the very least. If possible, also try to obtain the other driver’s vehicle registration and phone number if they will provide it. In addition to exchanging information with the other driver, it is highly recommended that you take pictures to help document the accident. You will first want to take pictures of the damage to your vehicle and the other vehicle involved in the accident. It is also a good idea to take pictures of the accident scene in general to allow for a better understanding of how the accident occurred. Further more, it is always a good idea to take pictures of the other driver’s license plate. Finally, if you are able, take a picture of the other driv er’s VIN number (typically located on the driver side windshield).
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There is such a high rate of success when stimulating the body’s natural healing response, that the majori ty of patients only need one procedure to experience relief and the results can last for 10 years or more per the current science. They witness their healing journey up close and personal without the need for prescrip tion medications and with no danger of unwanted side effects. The idea of stem cell therapy as an alternative option to surgeries, joint replacements, and prescrip tion medications may sound too good to be true.
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Along with Blake, a trained EMT paramedic, she opened her own office in Las Vegas. They utilized hor monal therapies that stimulate the body’s natural re sponse to heal itself. Both the business and hormonal therapies were quite successful. Dr. Youmans had always believed in stem cells but didn’t think the technology was proven until FDA-com pliant methods became available in 2014. This is when she opened a Las Vegas stem cell therapy clinic with Blake at her side. They focused on providing highly effective procedures and were again successful. Sadly, Dr. Youmans succumbed to cancer in 2016. But her dream lived on! Blake hired a new medical direc tor (Dr. Dale Carrison, D.O) and retained all the clinical medical staff. Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy has since built an outstanding reputation as one of the leading regenerative medical clinics in the country. They are proud to hold themselves accountable to the highest ethical standards and treat each patient with the ut most respect and care as they sincerely appreciate the opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact.
In current-day western society “reactive” medicine is predominant and treating patients’ symptoms is how a majority of doctors tend to “practice” medicine. Pre scription drugs are given and presented as the only real options in healthcare today. Treating the root cause is, and always should be the goal of all health care prescribing physicians. Stem cells can help a per son to heal the root cause of their disease and/or injury and are inherently naturally programmed by the body to do so. As Integrative medicine has become more understood and appreciated in medicine today, biohacking with stem cell therapy has been researched, tested, and has finally become available. Stem Cell Therapy has also been proven to aid in the regeneration and potential healing of cartilage, cells, tissue, organs, and muscle. Many diseases and various other conditions, ranging from mild to chronic have been treated successfully. For screening and safety purposes all potential pa tients require ”gold star” testing and evaluation. An MRI or CT scan may be needed to diagnose and pin point the root cause of the pain and discomfort. The goal is to create a treatment plan designed to give the patient the best possible outcome so that long-term quality of life can be maintained and improved.
We all know that the human body often has the ability to heal itself. Be it a scrape or bruise, a virus or infec tion, broken bones, or even an illness that mysteriously disappears. These automatic auto-immune responses are proof of nature’s intelligence and resilience, but sometimes they just need a little boost. That’s where Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy comes in. Our reality is that the body's regenerative powers be gin to slow down as we age and can require a “boost” of healthy live cells to assist the healing process. At Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy, Mr. Blake Youmans and his highly skilled team of Doctors and Clinicians spe cialize in treating the root cause of illness and injury with State-Of-The-Art stem cell procedures. Utilizing this organic approach they are able to potentially re store healthy function and homeostasis, without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery, by incorporating traditional medicine with “evidence-based “integra tive medicine”. Mr. Youmans is passionate about returning a state of well-being to patients. Over the past 6 years, many people; including civil servants, athletes, professionals, and celebrities have experienced the healing powers and benefits provided by Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy. As CEO, Blake continues to grow the business in lov ing memory of his mother, Dr. Simong Youmans, M.D who pioneered the groundbreaking stem cell therapy techniques his clinicians rely on today.
Blake shares, “My mother practiced as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Las Vegas and some of the busiest emergency rooms in the country for over 17 years. By 2007 she was convinced that there was a better way for patients to survive and heal, other than relying solely on the realm of traditional reactive medicine, she aligned her focus and devotion to science and hu manity on discovering and practicing the art of preventative medicine.”
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Once a patient receives stem cell therapy, the treat ment is followed by a six-week protocol of doctors or ders to avoid strenuous activity and dieting that could cause the onset of unnecessary inflammation and further injury. A patient is expected to become fully healed, pain-free, and has more strength and stabil ity within a 12-week post-op window. If the patient's success rate is not 85% or better, Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy offers complimentary PRP (Platelet-Rich Plas ma) treatment, to expedite positive results, by incorpo rating the patient's own blood plasma. To Blake Youmans, restoring wellness and a hopeful spirit within patients is personally an incredibly satisfy ing endeavor. He is very grateful to be able to continue his mother’s legacy of healing. Blake expresses, “My mother told me that she be lieved stem cell therapy was the best way to help the greatest amount of people. She felt that performing this kind of evidence-based medicine is why God put her on this earth”. And he is set on seeing this belief to fruition and expanding his business to many other states in need of quality of life care. With an impressive portfolio of client successes and re views that rave about the care received, Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy LLC is a manifestation of his mother’s hopes, dreams, and true intentions.
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Jenkins began her career development at Arizona State University with a broadcasting major. “I always knew I wanted to do journalism and broadcasting,” Jenkins shares. Following her education, Jenkins traveled extensively for ample different career opportunities. She mentions, “I have traveled to so many places for work, which comes with the territory of working in News. It’s a mixed bag because it is hard uprooting so much, but I do love to travel and have a bit of gypsy Jenkinssoul.”dons many other hats in addition to being a broadcasting journalism aficionado. “I began writing a couple of articles here and there for Deluxe Version Magazine back in 2020. Now I write for the magazine regularly. I have always loved writing,” she exclaims. In addition to all of her career contributions, Jenkins is also an advocate for domestic violence and eating disorders. “I have volunteered as an EMCEE for domestic violence charity events. I also volunteer my writing services to the Project Heal blog,” which focuses on healing eating disorders, Jenkins informs.
In addition to writing while attending the prestigious Meadows School in Las Vegas, she obtained writing grants and scholarships to attend Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). As a writing and performing arts double major, she maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA for multiple trimesters and managed to make the dean’s list time and time again. As a teen, Stockton worked in film and television. She obtained her SAG/AFTRA accreditation as an actor and also managed talent on sets of large scale productions, including films such as “The Hangover” and “Now You See Me” and shows including “House Of Lies” and “C.S.I.” She explains, “Growing up and working on set with such well-established actors was so inspiring to me. I looked at the talent and not the stardom. I saw them as professionals that were extremely good at creating or performing.”
Stockton attributes her overall success to pursuing her goals. “I would like to inspire others to reach higher and to go after their true desires,” she explains. “Just show up consistently and you will grow into the shoes that might have once felt too big,” she encourages.
A consistent trend throughout Danica Serena Stockton’s life is that every one of the many creative titles she’s held, has since been upgraded. The theme of “leveling up” is apparent. Stockton has worked for and with top brands in media and entertainment managing talent for major production studios’ film and television projects and for leading luxury lifestyle publications as editorial director and digital editor. Often working ten to twelve-hour days, she says she is thrilled to be at the helm of such wellestablished teams. Her current roles and influence in media are just the most recent in a long line of accomplishments for this esteemed woman. “I love what I do so it is exciting for me to work so hard. I am beyond grateful for the wonderful career opportunities that motivate me to show up and create great content,” she says. Prior to her current role in the Las Vegas media scene, she worked as an actor and model and managed trade show staff nationally as well. She credits her accomplishments to her ambitious personality and self competitive nature in which she is always trying to outdo herself. Stockton’s numerous achievements stem from a very young age.
Stockton advises to seize opportunities as they present themselves, and says, “go for it”---even if you’re hesitant or don’t feel quite ready. “I would not have accomplished nearly half of what I have up to this point if I only acted on opportunities that I felt ready for. Jump in, you will learn how to swim!” she exclaims. “But you have to get in the water to learn!” The future is bright and we can’t wait to see what Danica Serena Stockton will accomplish next! By Sarah Jenkins
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After nearly a decade of working in hard news, reporter and television personality, Sarah Jenkins, is enjoying her transition to lighter material as she hosts “Fresh Living” on CBS affiliate, KUTV. The lifestyle show covers local entertainment, events, travel, sports and other lifestylerelated content. With a background in hard news anchoring, Sarah Jenkins has enjoyed her transition to lifestyle news for Salt Lake City’s local show, “Fresh Living,” of KUTV CBS network. The show airs on weekdays at 1pm MST and you can catch Jenkins hosting four to five days a week and reporting news weekly for KUTV Channel 2.
Even with so many commitments and passions, Jenkins has accomplished one of life’s most challenging callings, being a new mom to twins. “They just had their first birthday! It’s chaos but I have to embrace it. Sometimes it is hard with the lifestyle show to look put together. Luckily I have an amazing support system at home with childcare and family,” she says. Having just purchased a new home in Salt Lake City, Jenkins shares that her and her family are getting more settled into the local community. “I feel so blessed. I am living my dream to work on a lifestyle show that is always changing. I meet so many smart and creative people on the show,” Jenkins explains.
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Former anchor and news producer, current lifestyle show host, volunteer, writer and mother, Jenkins is accomplishing it all. Tune in to “Fresh Living” at 1PM MST in Salt Lake City Monday through Friday and to the “Fresh Off the Set” podcast that Sarah Jenkins and her lifestyle show team conduct to keep up with Sarah Jenkins.
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Stockton always finds inspiration in working with other creatives. “We all bring our skills and talents together to create epic films, shows, articles, et cetera… [that] could not have happened without everyone on the team’s involvement,” she says.
The right business developers are necessary to maintain the level of service provided and en visioned by Imbesi. She explains, “If I have multiple locations, I want each one to run as if I was there every day.” Pawsh Palace provides a comfy, clean, and spacious space for dogs to play, rest, cuddle and live happily while their parents are away. Additional locations are pending and Imbesi seeks the right developers and investors to ensure quality is not lost with the increase in quantity.
As a solution, she started a small business out of her own home. As demands grew, her business expanded. She leased a large warehouse formerly used for luxury car rentals and converted it into Pawsh Palace, now the most well-known luxury pet boarding and grooming destination in Las ImbesiVegas.gutted the 35,000 square-foot space and created what she describes as, “a five-star resort on the strip, but for dogs.” Pet parents looking to go the extra mile can elect upgraded services and perks such as the master bedroom suites fit for humans, the meditation suite, and luxury spa services. The dogs enjoy huge indoor and outdoor yards complete with daybeds, pools, sprinklers, and playgrounds as the weather permits. Pawsh Palace pups have ample social outlets with the company of several human and canine friends. Fun events like Doggy Dayclub and Valentine’s Day Speed Dating keep them engaged and playing instead of waiting for mom or dad to come back.
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“I wanted to find somewhere they were excited about. I wanted a clean place where the dogs would have fun. I knew a lot of other people wanted the same,” Imbesi shares.
As a former private chef for celebrities and high profile figures, Albizu has deep roots in the high quality food market. “I wanted to create a space where people can come and socialize around nutritious food and drink. I was blessed to have the support of Pasquale Romano, who believed in my concept since day one,” the cafe owner and founder expresses. Romano decid ed to enter a partnership with Albizu to bring Squally’s Cafe from an idea to the materialized health gathering spot it is today. Each menu item is constructed with natural and fresh ingredients Albizu assures. “I believe that you become what you eat. My recipes are loaded with colorful fruits, vegetables and superfoods to help our customers become physically and mentally a better version of them selves,” she mentions with enthusiasm. There is no need to sacrifice taste for health when it comes to the goods offered at Squally’s Cafe. “One cup of fresh juice is packed with essential vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables that can improve energy levels, support digestion and help achieve glowing skin,” Albizu expresses.
Imbesi mentions her client demographic, “It’s about quality here. If [their pets] aren’t their kids, they are like their kids.” Starting at a maximum of 20 dogs at a time, Pawsh Palace has grown immensely, catering to up to 100 dogs at a time. To ensure safety, Imbesi requires at least one staff member to 10 dogs during play hours. With such success, many investors have inquired about opening new Pawsh Palace locations. “We are shopping for spaces in the Saint Rose and Summerlin areas,” Imbesi shares.
Every pet owner knows the dread of their first time leaving their pet behind while embarking on a travel journey elsewhere. Worries of safety, loneliness, and instability are a concern for every pet owner initially. Lisa Imbesi dealt with this predicament during her time in the nightlife industry. She recounts her experience as a dog mom with a high volume travel lifestyle, “Every time I would go out of town I would have anxiety about my dogs. When I would come back they would be shaking or sick and they weren’t happy.” The lack of confidence Imbesi had in the dog boarding options in Las Vegas inspired her.
The space is highly conducive for customers to work, study and socialize while enjoying op tions from the cafe’s menu. “We have huge glass windows so we can appreciate the day-time natural light. We also have an eclectic playlist with controlled volume that allows a free flow of conversation,” Alina Albizu informs.
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Alina Albizu and Pasquale Romano created the health conscious Squally’s Cafe. The health food establishment opened in June 2020 and continues to serve customers colorful, nutritious and delicious entrees and snacks, fresh pressed juices, smoothies and artisanal coffee bev erages. Owner Alina Albizu’s main goal in the creation and operation of Squally’s Cafe is to provide, as she says, “a tangible food trend that invites people to live a balanced life through healthy eating.”
Imbesi’s primary customer base started as personal contacts and colleagues within the nightlife industry. Now her clientele includes the coach of the Raiders, the owner of the Golden Knights, many celebrities, and the most vigilant of dog parents that only want the best for their pets.
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The juice bar is an important aspect to Albizu as she aims to convert people from drinking processed sodas and juices to consuming fresh pressed juices that not only taste delicious but also can improve the health of its consumers as well. Fresh pressed fruit and vegetable juices also have cleansing properties that aid the body in the toxin elimination process.
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It was a soiree not to be missed! Circa Hotel and Resort’s first annual Kentucky Derby Party headed to the property’s famed Legacy Club May 7th!
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The perfect moment for guests to don their biggest hat, indulge in Mint Juleps (with a Vegas twist, of course!) and celebrate with other beautiful people at the gorgeous venue, an elegant rooftop bar with spectacular views of the city.
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Music is an avenue through which we can feel more connected and better understood. That music artist whose every lyric seems to be sourced from your very own train of thoughts just gets you. Or that album that reflects a tough period in your life you endured, these are the nuances of music connection that we might not be able to explain, but we absolutely understand.
Lau recalls a performance at Elia Beach on April 2nd, 2022, “When Snoop Dogg performed, each person had a different experience. We all have different memories of each song and different times in our lives that the songs take us back to.” Music helps us to remember or forget and to celebrate or mourn. There is power in music and its influence.
The days of isolation are behind us and the weather has warmed up. Reconnecting with friends and making new friends is back and so is Elia Beach Club at Virgin Hotels. Stakeholder Calvin Lau expresses his excitement with facilitating human connection and socialization through music with Elia Beach Club’s “Series of Wild Events,” which launched in May, 2022, and the summer music line up. “Music is how we relate. There is a reason that when people are sad, they listen to sad music. What we aim to do at Elia Beach Club is to pump our guests up and make them happy,” expresses Lau. Our happiest times are often when we are living in the present moment and allowing ourselves to forget everything that exists outside of the exact experience we are actively participating in.
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The social connection we experience when we attend events like those in the “Series of Wild Events,” is unparalleled to what we experience alone. Although there is value in alone time, there is just as much value in times of coexistence. With an exciting and eclectic lineup including artists from country, hip hop, EDM and latin genres, all are invited to celebrate and connect at Elia Beach Club at Virgin Hotels. Artists ranging from Chance the Rapper, TroyBoi, Blanco Brown, Brandi Cyrus, Swae Lee, S!CK!CK and many more add to the wide variety of musical performances this year at Elia Beach Club. The “Series of Wild Events” began on May 1st, 2022 and takes place once a month. Guests can attend other music performances on the weekends as well. Reconnect with yourself, the music and others at Elia Beach Club at Virgin Hotels all summer.
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