Living Large Las Vegas - May 2020 by Living Large Las Vegas

Women’s Issue

KYLIE ROWE 2020 Executive of the Year

Issue 3 • May 2020

DOCTOR CARRIE BUCK Creating Excellence in Education

DOCTOR ATI HAKIMI

Pioneering a New Path for Healthcare

Gov Tech

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2020 Executive of the Year Kylie Rowe

Candidate for State Senate Dr. Carrie Buck: Fool proof formula for creating excellence in education

Small Business Spotlight Kim Delmonico: From lawyer to marketing expert

Foodie Feature Cafe Lola

How-to-Guide: Ice Facials with Deanna Turner from Lume Aesthetics

Landed in Las Vegas Nicole Hanna, Executive Director at Vineyard Henderson

Covid-19 Mental Health Tips Nicole Cauchois, Psychotherapist at The Healing Center

KYLIE ROWE 2020 Executive of the Year

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By Brenda Damian

iving Large Las Vegas first chatted with entrepreneur and 2020 Executive of The Year award winner, Kylie Rowe, in December 2019. Like many, Kylie looked forward to what a new year would bring. With much excitement, she spoke about her nomination for the Executive of the Year Award, her recent partnership with the Healthy Nevada Project, her company Kylie Rowe Co., formerly Outline, LLC, and her new ventures. At the time, no one could anticipate what was to come and how dramatically COVID-19 would alter everyone’s plans, goals, and lives. However, Kylie shares a common trait of great leaders that helps her look to the future—optimism. One of the great ones It’s no surprise that taking risks and venturing to new projects is something Kylie feels more than comfortable doing. At the same time, she is confident and vulnerable enough to speak about her fears of stepping into the unknown. Great leaders know that the true goal of their position is not to gain power or admiration. The real purpose of being a great leader is to advance a cause larger than yourself. And how is this done? By inspiring others to be leaders. To pass along the knowledge you have gained. To mentor. To care. To have passion. To be humble. To be authentic. Understanding all this makes it undeniable: Kylie is one of the great ones. Kylie embodies the qualities that the world needs more of to create more great leaders. As such, it is also no surprise that she was nominated and won the Executive of the Year award from the Silver State Awards. “The Silver State Awards is a fantastic group that has recognized the accomplishments of women in business for a couple of decades,” Kylie says. “I’m truly grateful. Recognition like this is critical for aspiring and inspiring leaders to keep lifting others up. This award gives me the confidence to keep going hard in the direction of my dreams.” Not afraid of being afraid Kylie is not afraid of being afraid. More than a year ago, she stepped into the unknown, followed her true passion for entrepreneurship, and went all in to create her company, Kylie Rowe Co. With her company and as a speaker and consultant, Kylie helps others first answer the questions they need to follow their passion and then take a leap of faith as she did. As a keynote speaker in a space dominated mainly by men, Kylie relates how her experiences on her entrepreneurship journey can help other women aspiring toward leadership roles. At the heart of her message is personal leadership. Kylie believes that when you can be the best leader of yourself, you can then become a great leader of others. She also shares this message in board rooms and conference rooms with a variety of organizations. “I love talking about personal leadership and working with companies to help their executives to become the best leaders of themselves and ultimately the best leader for their company,” Kylie says. Making personal discoveries What exactly led Kylie to discover what makes her feel alive? Kylie says giving a keynote speech at the University of Nevada, Reno pushed

her to dig deeper to find what fulfills her. As a result, she now shares the same approach with people who listen to her speak. She takes her audience through a series of questions to identify who they are and what they value. “Then, we prioritize those things so that you can be the best leader of yourself,” Kylie says. “Ultimately, when you have that, the next question is, how do you lead online and offline? And, moving forward, how do you build on that and integrate that into your business?” To build this method, Kylie asked herself these same questions, which helped her discover what truly fulfills her. “This path that I’ve started with entrepreneurship is more fulfilling than anything that I’ve experienced,” Kylie says. “To build something and rely on yourself to create wealth, create your vision, your future, and live that every day has been so awesome.” A True Nevadan Although Kylie has lived in many places, including six different states, she calls Nevada home. She primarily resided in northern Nevada while attending the University of Nevada, Reno where she earned three degrees, including a bachelor’s in economics, a master’s in social work and a master’s in business administration. As the assistant director for the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship, she launched and oversaw the organization’s curriculum development, marketing, communications, events, fundraising, and the $250,000 annual budget. After creating an initiative to promote women in business with the Center, she then took the next step in her career to become the vice president of relocation and corporate services for northern Nevada’s largest real estate firm, Dickson Realty. During that time, she sat on the board of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, the northern Nevada counterpart of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. Through her work with EDAWN, Kylie became even more passionate about economic development. She took that energy for building the state’s economy, moved down south, and became the vice president of communications and public affairs for the LVGEA. Getting accustomed to Las Vegas wasn’t hard for Kylie. She fell in love with the hidden gem that is Red Rock and the array of food, entertainment, and business opportunities the city offers. A big fan of the Vegas Golden Knights, she regularly attends games and describes them as, “very entertaining and thrilling.” As a self-described foodie, Kylie loves the abundance of culinary options, from Mexican cuisine to Asian cuisine. She lives within a few miles of China Town and says she has never eaten more types of Asian food in her life. As for the economic opportunities Las Vegas has to offer, Kylie understands the value the city brings to businesses. “The business opportunities here are amazing,” she says. “There are a lot of global business experiences that happen here. There really truly is something here for everyone.” She has also found the community to be quite welcoming. “You can make some great connections,” Kylie says. “People want to support people who they know, like, and trust. It’s really easy to do that if you’re a good person, and you show up, and you give more than you can take.” Entrepreneurial Spirit While she enjoyed attracting new businesses to the Las Vegas econo-

my and lobbying for economic policy development, Kylie knew that she was an entrepreneur at heart. So, about one year ago, Kylie decided to take a leap and start on the path of her current journey and company: Kylie Rowe Co. Her strategy firm designs actionable plans for teams and individual contributors to become the best leaders of themselves and guides organizations to establish a leadership position in their industry through business development, strategy advancement, and reputation enhancement. In this venture, and even before the new coronavirus came to Nevada, Kylie helped the state improve health outcomes and find cures diseases with the Healthy Nevada Project. As part of a partnership with Renown Health, Kylie served as the business relations and engagement partner for the project, which is a clinical study offering free genetic testing, ancestry, and diet insights to participants. The state uses the data to draw new conclusions about how to improve the health of the entire Nevada population. In addition to learning about diet and wellness, the study is also searching for specific genetic markers that lead to cancer and heart disease. The study is specifically looking to identify BRCA one and two, which lead to breast cancer, ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and familial hypercholesterolemia. It first launched in September of 2016. Within 48 hours, 10,000 participants joined the study, and now almost four years later, more than

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experienced. To build something and rely on yourself to create wealth, create your vision, your future, and live that every day has been so awesome. Kylie Rowe

50,000 Nevadans signed up. After Kylie joined the project, 50 different companies signed on to host events where their employees, friends, and family could participate in the study. It was a major accomplishment, and one of her first large clients with Kylie Rowe Co. However, Kylie Rowe Co. is just one of three businesses that Kylie has created. She started her first company, a real estate investment firm, in 2009, while partnered with her former husband. Although no longer together, she and her ex-husband successfully created passive income with their investments. “I’m so thankful for that relationship that I had with my former husband because we really set ourselves up for success,” Kylie says. Coping and Thriving During COVID-19 So much changed in the world between the time when Living Large Las Vegas first spoke with Kylie and when the first cases of the COVID-19 virus touched the city. However, Kylie’s foundation of maintaining a healthy mental space stayed constant, even during these difficult moments. “As a leader, you have to take care of yourself first so that you can lift and support others,” Kylie says. To stay positive and grounded, Kylie recommends taking a step

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back and doing a self- check. “Taking care of your needs first and foremost is important so that you can come from a place of kindness, strength, and peace so that you can successfully lead your tribe, family, and friends,” Kylie says. What does Kylie think businesses should do to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic in a better position? In a word, “Innovate.” She fundamentally believes in innovation. While earning her economics degree, she learned about Joseph Schumpeter’s theory on creative destruction. “It boils down to, if you’re not willing to innovate, you’ll destruct,” she says. Now is the time for businesses to get creative, innovate, and find opportunities to come back stronger once the economy reopens. “Right now is not the time to pause on business,” she says. “Now is the time to think outside the box and create something in anticipation that the economy is going to come back. Business is going to start again because our world thrives on the business dealings that occur.” A new business opportunity Kylie is now working daily on building her third business in partnership with Las Vegas auctioneer, philanthropist, real estate developer, and general contracting business owner Jeff Manning. The company, Luxea Global Auctions, will connect people and properties through live and online luxury real estate auction. Jeff founded the firm five years ago and auctioned properties in multiple states. The two met a year ago at a charity auction: Wine, Women & Shoes, which benefitted St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Jeff was the auctioneer and Kylie was a winning bidder. At the time, they were both doing public service and hadn’t imagined it would lead to a partnership in a space where they both share a mutual passion and expertise–real estate. Kylie surrounds herself with people who are positive and uplifting, who work hard, and who have integrity, honesty, and creativity. Jeff is all those things, she says. Their luxury auction business model will partner with Relators, instead of competing with them, and that is one of the things that Kylie loves most. The firm prioritizes philanthropy and putting people first, which resonates with both Kylie and Jeff’s core values. While launching the business in the world of COVID-19, Kylie and Jeff have adapted by continuing to work on opportunities in their control, such as conducting market research, rebranding company, and restructuring the business to incorporate more of Kylie’s expertise and partnership. “Despite what’s going on around us, people are still doing business, and there are people who are forward-thinking,” she says. “If you’re looking to continue as an entrepreneur, now is the time to take advantage of innovative ideas and processes and be prepared to launch those as soon as we are ready—because the world needs us to do that.” LV

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Honoring the Beauty of Mother Nature

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World-renowned Valley of Fire located just 60 miles outside of Las Vegas

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By Living Large Las Vegas Staff

1. Who are The Body Babes? The Body Babes are a group of women who empower all walks of life to live as their authentic selves, while discovering their soul purpose through compassion & extreme ownership. The 4 Body Babes are Shawnta’ Jackson, Rachel Villafuerte, Krystal Duncans & Jana Zane. 2. Who is your clientele? Our clientele is 99.9% Women of ALL ages. Dance is an equalizer that brings us all together. 3. What kind of classes and events do The Body Babes offer? We offer weekly Dance & Fitness classes at our home studio, Millennium Dance Complex Las Vegas. Every quarter we put on our sold out event BABES In Heels and additional personal development events such as Babe Tribe Photoshoots, Babe Camp LV, Vision Board Workshops & more. 4. The Body Babes are always out in the community doing amazing things. Can you share about a few community events you’ve done? Yes! We had the honor of partnering with The Parent Team at CrossCountry Mortgage and NAHREP to raise money for Nevada Partnership of Homeless Youth (NPHY) and raised about $6,000. In 2019, we supported local school, Del Sol Academy’s Cheer Team and raised over $2,000 for their program. Along with Susan G. Komen Foundation Breast Cancer organization, as we volunteer to warm up the runners for their yearly walk here in Las Vegas. 5. So many women in Las Vegas are inspired by The Body Babes and the sisterhood you’ve created, what inspires The Body Babes? We’re inspired by our own life journeys and the many powerful Women in our own lives. Every Woman has a greatness in them that needs to be seen. The 4 of us just have a special way of bringing it out of each other. 6. Who is your female idol and why? (Answered by each Body Babe) Shawnta Jackson: My mom. She passed in 2005. By far the strongest & classiest Woman I knew. As I get older, I realize everything she taught me, was setting me up for greatness in life. Jana Zane: As cliché and cheesy as it may sound, my mom is my greatest role model. She is the most giving and loving person I know. Over the years, she has always shown dedication to her work by putting in constant effort and time while providing for our family. She continues to teach me how to be a patient mother and wife by leading thru example, daily. I believe that the way I love and give is in great part to how I was raised by my mom. The greatest quality I admire about her is that she truly marches to the beat of her own drum, unapologetically. While she is my greatest female role model, I am molding myself to be my best self through what I’ve learned from my mommy. Krystal Duncans: It’s a bit difficult to pin point just one idol of mine, as there are so many women who influence me for a variety of different reasons. Having to choose just one

woman, I would definitely select Mrs. Michelle Obama. She is an African American women from the south side of Chicago, a lawyer, a mother, a wife and First Lady. I look up to the strong, loving, humble, human, inclusive, selflessness she always displayed. Our First Lady was very outward focused, evidenced by her mission to fight childhood obesity with exercise and nutrition; her dedication to fighting for higher education here in the states and for educating women globally. She consistently handled attacks of negativity and adversity with such class and grace; her most popular motto was, “when they go low, we go high” and I always carry that with me. Not to mention, she looked absolutely phenomenal and put together at all times! I’m thankful for Michelle Obama, as she inspires me to be the best version of myself and to also be a source of inspiration for others. Rachel Villafuerte: My mom, Josephine Villafuerte. My mom is the definition of a giver. She’s always taught me that “the more I give the Lord will give back to me” and I truly believe that is why I have such a big heart and passion to see people win. Thanks Mom for always teaching me to be kind, compassionate and patient. LV The Body Babes posing together for a girl power photo.

Living Grace Homes By Brenda Damian

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iving Grace Homes is an award-winning nonprofit organization who won “Outstanding Nonprofit” in the City of Henderson. Living Grace Homes provides a safe environment for homeless pregnant women between the ages of 14 to 24 and for up to 90 days after they give birth to their newborn baby. The mission of the nonprofit organization is “To ensure young mothers do not have to sleep on the streets tonight.” With over 6,000 homeless people in Clark County Nevada, having nonprofit organizations in our community can be a lifeline for young pregnant women seeking a safe environment to sleep at night. Without resources such as these, that provide crucial support, some women literally won’t survive. Kathleen Miller who has lived in Nevada for about 25 years, is the Executive Director for local nonprofit organization Living Grace Homes and made this organization possible through sheer determination to make a difference in the young women’s lives and in the community. Creating Miracles is a Family Affair Although bringing the vision and mission to life was driven by Kathleen Miller, she credits her family saying that Living Grace Homes would not have been possible without the love and support of her family, “There are two main families that made Living Grace happen and that is the Miller family and the Larmore family. Kathleen Larmore is the one that I refer to as my partner in crime because she and her husband purchased the house so that we could open Living Grace. Kathleen Larmore is still very much involved as a volunteer and sits on the Board of Directors. She’s the silent partner in the background, but it couldn’t have happened without her”. As if by fate, Kathleen Miller’s daughter, Stephanie Miller also became an integral role at Living Grace. Stephanie had a very busy career that required her to travel. She was very much active in political work when she was involved in a car accident causing her that required recovery time. Unable to travel and move about much, Stephanie became involved with Living Grace and began working and taking on aspects of the organization that allowed her to utilize her political skills, such as grant writing, keeping track of data, and reports. Work that is generally very detailed and much to Kathleen’s benefit, because this type of work is not her “cup of tea.” Inspiration As for what motivates and inspires Kathleen Miller to keep advocating for this cause, she said, “What inspires me most is, is to see a young lady really blossom. Oftentimes when they come here, they are at their bottom. They feel like they have no place else to go. Even though it’s a very nice home for them to live in, sometimes to them it feels a little bit like jail because there’s rules and there’s curfews. Things that they’re not used to but those things that they’re not used to are also the things that caused them to be in the situation where they needed a shelter, needed some guidance and direction. So to see them go from being hurt, angry

and feel like nobody cares about them and they’ve got to do everything on their own, to where they begin to see the possibilities of where they can go from here and begin exploring what that might look like is one of the more rewarding things.” The support doesn’t just stop at providing a safe home, through volunteers and the workers at Living Grace Homes, the women are offered a multitude of support to help educate and develop necessary skills to thrive on their own once they have their new born and are ready to go out on their own. Some of the skills they help the women develop are things like job searching, how to prepare for an interview, effectively seek for a job, as well as personal finance and lactation workshops. “To have a young lady graduate either from high school or from a certification program so that she’s more prepared to be able to support herself and her child is also very rewarding. The Secret to Nonprofit Success For those who believe that the economy must be strong in order to follow your passion to begin a nonprofit organization, you might be surprised to know that Living Grace Homes opened right at the beginning of the recession in 2007. Operating under tight margins Living Grace has managed to be successful in maintaining the maternity homes in operation. Kathleen credits some of the success to testimonials given by some of the women that were once housed at Living Grace, saying that staying there gave them the opportunity to turn their life around. Kathleen’s story on how she managed to pull off opening the doors of a nonprofit organization shows determination and tenacity, especially amid a looming recession. She says that if you have a strong desire and passion for wanting to start a nonprofit organization to “just go for it! I spent five years before I opened the doors at Living Grace Homes, doing my research. Do your homework and make sure that you know what licensing is required, what needs to be done in terms of getting the nonprofit paperwork done in Nevada and see who else is doing what it is that you want to do.” Kathleen also gives credit to Living Grace’s success to past and current Board of Directors saying that they are Henderson focused. Having

joined the Henderson Chamber of Commerce for six years has been a huge benefit and provided much needed exposure to Living Grace. Kathleen recalled that not many people in the community were aware of Living Grace Homes and what they did. Partnering and joining the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and having the opportunity to share with elected officials and others in the community what Living Grace is all about has “given them a boost,” said Kathleen. 10 years from now Kathleen’s hope is that Phase III will come to fruition and will be an asset to phase I & II. She believes it will be a major asset in terms of giving back and giving more resources to women. While phase I & II are for 14 to 24, Phase III will be for women aged 20 and older. How Can You Help? For readers that have a passion for giving back to the community or are seeking how you might help Living Grace Homes continue to provide this incredible resource for young women, there are many ways to become involved. Living Grace Homes web page list monthly needs, a wish list, and non-cash ways to help. Monetary Donations are the best way you can help, but there are other nonmonetary ways they have asked people to help. They have asked volunteers to come in and teach several classes such as; financial literacy, life skills, and nutrition classes. By donating, young mothers receive clothing, parenting skills, and legal assistance. Other items Living Grace has a need for is gas, groceries, electricity, insurance, or sponsoring a resident. Check out the website www.livinggracehomes.org/donate. LV Contact: Executive Director, Kathleen Miller kmlivinggracehome@gmail.com General Inquiries livinggracehome@gmail.com PO Box 96991 Las Vegas, NV. 89193 (702) 212-6472

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Support Living Grace Homes by participating in their Mother’s Day Online Auction: https://www.cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=lgh The Auction goes live Tuesday, May 5th at noon! Or, simply donate directly on their website: www.livinggracehomes.org/donate

CARRIE BUCK Candidate for State Senate, Educator, Philanthropist, Wife & Mom By Brenda Damian

enate Candidate and educator, Dr. Carrie Buck has come a long way since arriving to Las Vegas 25 years ago. The city was a much different place when she arrived. The city was expanding at a rapid pace and experiencing a burst in job opportunities in all industries, but especially in the field of education. Living in a small town where there weren’t many teaching opportunities inspired Dr. Carrie Buck to begin seeking opportunities else-where. She soon discovered the massive need for Educators in Clark County and thus began her teaching journey in Nevada. Dream to Teach Prior to making her move to the state, Dr. Carrie Buck, who is originally from a small town in Iowa, found her love for teaching at a young age and recalls teaching her younger sister everything she learned in school. “When my sister and I were young, we would play school. I was always the teacher and I taught my little sister everything I learned in school that day. I dreamt of having my own classroom with my own students, so that was always a goal of mine”. Dr. Carrie Buck went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Montana. Once graduated, she found there was a big lack in teaching opportunities in Montana and so began looking at other possibilities. She learned of the huge demand for education in Clark County and applied for a teaching opportunity and was accepted right away to teach 5th Grade English as a second language. She taught 36 students in her first year at Willie Elementary School. Dr. Buck to the Rescue In the middle of the 2005-06 school year, Carrie was made principal of Sewell Elementary; a school she described as “struggling.” In fact, the school was going through a “technical review” by the State of Nevada after being listed as a “Failing School.” Student attendance and discipline were huge problems. The first thing Principal Buck did was change the school motto to “Kids First.” She then gave the school a much-needed facelift and brightened the school with vibrant colors, landscaping, beautiful murals and a vegetable

“Las Vegas is a city of unlimited possibilities and hope!”

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garden. Additionally, she was able to secure over $3 million in grants and private funds to upgrade the classroom technology with modern, state-of-the-art equipment, including SMART boards, computers, laptops and projectors for every classroom. She also elevated her teaching staff with extra support and implemented rigorous performance evaluations. Through this, she created her full proof “Kids First” formula which consists of: 1) Strict but fair school discipline; kids can’t learn in an unruly classroom, 2) Setting high but achievable educational goals for both students and teachers, 3) Tutoring and other special assistance for struggling students, 4) Performance-based pay for teachers, 5) An opendoor policy for parents The result of Dr. Buck’s “Kids First” formula, Sewell Elementary increased student achievement more than any other school in Henderson is shown as follows: English proficiency jumped from 35%-81%, math proficiency shot up from 36% to 90%, attendance increased to over 96%, and teacher turn-over dropped to less than 10%. Carrie truly has a sound recipe for creating extraordinary results in education. In fact, she was awarded the “Milken Educator Award for Nevada” in 2008. Nevada’s Education System Being in education for 18 years, Dr. Carrie Buck knows first-hand that Nevada’s education system doesn’t have the best reputation. The state has lagged in performance in comparison with other school systems across the nation. However, Dr. Carrie Buck has done her part in turning around low performing schools with the implementation of her “Kids First” formula. Additionally, Dr Carrie Buck believes that having the right leadership in the schools is a key performance driver. As an educator in the Nevada school system, Dr. Carrie Buck offers advice for parents that are concerned about sending their children in the city. She said, “Las Vegas has so many different opportunities and so many positive things going on in education. If you keep students at the center of your moral compass and what’s best for them, you will see that you can move mountains, and that’s really been my experience. There’s pockets of excellence and it really does come down to the leadership of

the school and building excellence and accountability into that model”. A true Love for Nevada Growing up in small town has truly made Dr. Buck appreciate all that Las Vegas has to offer. Carrie shares, “Vegas is place of hope and infinite possibilities!” She enjoys going to hockey games to cheer on the Vegas Golden Knights and seeing the strip from a distance. She has come to love the city and is heavily involved in giving back to the community to make it better. When asked the question of what she would do with unlimited funds in Vegas, she said she’d give to charities in the communities that she deeply cares about such as Three Square, The Scouts and various charities throughout the community. Running for State Senate Wanting to make a bigger impact, Dr. Carrie Buck has embarked on a higher goal to bring about a bigger change to the State of Nevada specifically when it comes to the education system in our State. Dr. Carrie Buck said, “I wanted to run because I can remember thinking who are the people that are making up our legislature that puts and imposes different things on us at the school level. I’ve turned around schools and have moved the needle on accountability and I was sick and tired of Nevada being absolutely last in education. Why not elect somebody that has outcomes and proven results? Both the assembly and the state Senate and the governorship is not good for anyone. You need balanced government because that’s what keeps things in check. I’m running because I care about Nevada. It’s a tremendous sacrifice but, I’m hoping to be representing all of Nevada and bringing some balance up to the state Senate”. In addition to education, Dr. Carries Buck believes that a strong economy is centered on strong businesses. She is a strong advocate for passing bills to bring more businesses to our economy to continue to provide opportunities for members of the community and keeping people employed. Dr. Carrie Buck has built things such as a parent outreach center where they provide job resource skills and help getting parents jobs. “I am definitely pro-business and getting everyone to work is my motto,” said Dr. Carrie Buck. Keeping Hope during Covid-19 Unfortunately, in this current environment the unemployment weekly claims are seeing its largest percentage jump at historical levels in the State because of the business closures. Dr. Carrie Buck has no doubt that the economy in Nevada will not only be rebuilt but will come back stronger. Having been in the State since 1995, she has seen the state in its good and its bad times and provides hope to all of us in the community saying, “Our only option is to bounce back and we will. Our country and our state is hurting now. I know that there’s many people that are hurting, but what gives me inspiration personally are all the health care

Dr. Carrie Buck reading to her students at Pinecrest Academy.

workers, first responders, people out there helping to donate in the community or take groceries to the senior center. Whatever it is that you’re able to do. Even if it’s just a positive post on Facebook. We definitely will overcome this. That is our spirit. That’s how we’ve done it before. Our country and our state will be better because of it.” LV Contact: Dr. Carrie Buck Carriebuck@cox.net (702) 592-9740

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Kim DelMonico: From Lawyer to Marketing Expert

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By Living Large Las Vegas Staff

im DelMonico is the Founder and CEO of BE INFLUENCE, a successful boutique marketing agency based in Las Vegas. BE INFLUENCE was founded in 2014, and focuses on Social Media Management, Influencer Marketing, Live Immersive Events + Activations, Branding, Website + Graphic Design, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). How did BE INFLUENCE get started? Not in the way you might think. Kim originally moved to Las Vegas in 2008 to open up a nightclub. She was part of the opening team for The 40/40 Club, which is an all-American sports bar and lounge owned by hip hop mogul Jay Z and his partner Juan Perez. Kim had been working for The 40/40 Club in New York for two years when the club was chosen to be one of the first venues to open in The Palazzo. Kim jumped at the opportunity to move to the Entertainment Capital of the World. A few months in Las Vegas was enough to convince Kim to make the move to Las Vegas permanent. When the opening team returned to New York, she decided to trade the concrete jungle for year-round sunshine. Kim also decided that she wanted to go back to school. She enrolled at William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, where she graduated with her J.D. with honors. Kim went on to clerk for Justice Michael Douglas at the Nevada Supreme Court and get her license to practice law in both New York and Nevada. As her clerkship was ending, Kim got recruited to work at Remark Media, a digital media company that was in the process of moving its headquarters from Atlanta to Las Vegas. Initially intended to work as in-house counsel, Kim ended up instead working in Business Development. At Remark, Kim learned all about building websites, creating content, and monetizing web traffic while working on websites focused on the 18 to 34 year old demographic in the fashion, entertainment, health and wellness, personal finance, and informational know-how spaces. While she was immersed in the digital media space, Kim had numerous friends and acquaintances who would come to her for advice on how to manage social media for their businesses. She realized that there was an opportunity—so she jumped on it and ventured off on her own. Kim then leveraged her network to build a thriving social media management company, which has since expanded to a full-service

agency that handles all her clients’ marketing needs, including influencer marketing, events, web design, and content creation for search engine optimization (SEO). Kim’s Favorite Things in Las Vegas What are some of Kim’s favorite things about Las Vegas? Kim told Living Large Las Vegas, “My absolute favorite thing about Las Vegas is the people who live here! Over the past 12 years, I’ve met the most incredible

group of people. People who are supportive, driven, and who give back to the community.” Kim continued, “After the people, I love the 24/7 access to everything that you could possibly want. Las Vegas is beautiful. We have Red Rock, Mt. Charleston, Lake Mead, and the Valley of Fire. My idea of a perfect day would be waking up early and going on a hike, spending the afternoon at one of our worldclass spas, and then dinner at one of our many

incredible restaurants.” What’s Next What’s next for Kim? She’s excited for the upcoming launch of her book, “Social Media Marketing: Learn Social Media in 10-20-30 Minutes a Day.” Kim came up with the idea of the book when she was working with people who had others who were managing their social media, but wanted to understand enough to have a basic understanding of what was going on for themselves. She also realized that it would be an invaluable tool for people who are just starting out building their brands and don’t yet have the resources to hire someone else to manage their social media. Living Large Las Vegas asked Kim if she would mind sharing a few of her social media tips with our readers. Here is what she shared with us: 1. Select the optimal platform for your target audience and spend your time building an engaged community in that one spot. Don’t

try to do too much at once. Kim told us, “I see too many brands who don’t have the time to devote to social media get on all platforms at once and do a mediocre job on all of them. It’s a much better idea to pick the one platform that your audience spends the most time on and build an engaged audience there.” 2. It’s not all about you! Create content that is useful, valuable, uplifting to your audience. 3. Don’t use bots or act like one. There are a lot of programs out there that say that they guarantee to build your followers at a certain rate per day. These programs are illegal bots that do things like auto following and unfollowing other users and leaving spam comments on their posts. Savvy social media will realize when you’re doing this and you’ll end up getting a bad reputation. 4. Utilize approved tools to grow your audience with people who care about the content that you post. There are tons of tools out

there that are approved as official partners for platforms that can help you gain visibility with your target audience. For example, one of my favorite tools for Instagram is Tailwind. Tailwind helps you figure out the optimal time of day to post and choose the best hashtags to use for you to drive engagement. LV Website: beinfluence.co Email: kim@BEinfluence.co

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Aviva Gordon Las Vegas Lawyer, Board Director, Wife & Mom By Brenda Damian

ho is Aviva Gordon? Aviva Gordon has been a powerhouse attorney in the state of Nevada for over 20 years. She came to the state in

1994. At the time, Las Vegas was one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The face of Las Vegas was marketed as a family friendly destination, to attract diverse groups to the city. Local businesses, tourism, hospitality,

and real estate were booming. The city successfully attracted people from all over the world and was the perfect place for people looking to get their start. Although Aviva has witnessed tremendous growth of the city, she like others, who have

have clients who have “ Ibeen my clients for the better part of 25 years. I have seen their businesses grow, address adversity, take advantage of opportunites and really go through the entire life of their business.

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Aviva Gordon been here for some time have seen the adversity the city has had to overcome. Aviva has been here front and center to see the rise and falls of the economy. She was here when 9/11 happened, the Great Recession, October 1, and now Covid-19. An unexpected Career Turn Aviva Gordon attended law school in California prior to making her move to Las Vegas. She moved to the city with her then boyfriend, now husband. Thus, began her wildly successful career in Law. Practicing law for over 20 years now, it is hard to imagine Aviva Gordon in any other career. However, Aviva did not initially have her eyes set on law. Aviva was a Political Science Major. She had an internship with powerhouse congressman Morris Udall in 1987. One day while sitting at his office he leaned back and asked,

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“So young lady, what is it you think you want to do?” Aviva said, “I think I want to go into politics. This is a really exciting life and… this makes perfect sense to”. [Morris Udall] said, “you need to go to law school”. “I said, Congressman…that’s not what I said”. He said, “well, young lady… first, if you want to be involved with the creation of laws, you need to understand how it is that those laws get applied”. “So I beautifully listen and I went to law school, not really planning on practicing law, still thinking I was going to go into politics, but when I was in law school, really just fell in love with the litigation process and the sort of aspects of advocating for somebody or something. So, politics was left way behind and I became a practicing lawyer”. Fresh Start When Aviva arrived in Nevada, she didn’t know anyone other than her husband. Having no connections didn’t deter her. Aviva managed to land a job that would mark the beginning of her career and open pathways that have led her to where she is now. “Much to my benefit, I got a job with a small business boutique firm… working with two of the most exceptional attorneys I’ve ever had the privilege of Jim Mayhan who is now United States district court judge and Frank Ellis, who is a dear, dear friend and an exceptional lawyer” said, Aviva. She started working for them doing every aspect of business representation and over time Jim Mayhan, became a judge and Aviva and Frank formed a partnership for approximately 15 years. She then had an opportunity to go in house with a property management firm. Fast forward to today, Aviva Gordon practices exclusively for Gordon Law. Gordon Law

In 2015, Aviva Gordan established Gordon Law in Nevada. Her firm specializes in handling legal needs for smallto-medium sized businesses and their owners. Her clients have the accessibility to professionally established counsel, unlike much larger firms that may have less experienced lawyer’s handle their cases. Aviva said, “What sets me apart from some of my colleagues is really...I think probably the way that I approach my clients, and that is that when they pick up the phone, they speak to me. I am part of, the comprehensive representation of things for their firm. I have clients who have been my clients for the better part of 25 years. I have seen their businesses grow, address adversity, take advantage of opportunities and really go through the entire life of their business. It is my… tremendous privilege to be able to be an intrinsic part of their team so that we can deal with transactional things and do so in an appropriate way so that hopefully we will never have to have litigation. But if we do have to have litigation, there isn’t a learning curve for a lawyer to come in to say…What is it that we’re talking about? What kind of business? What are your documents? Unlike most of my colleagues who are either transactional lawyers or litigation counsel…I bridge both sides of that gap… I provide…my clients sort of [a] one stop shop... Transactional lawyers oftentimes don’t necessarily understand or appreciate what happens when their documents get litigated and litigation counsel oftentimes doesn’t understand or appreciate what goes into the crafting and negotiation of language within those documents. I bring to my clients both sides of that equation”. Secret to Aviva Gordon’s success If you ask Aviva what her secret to her success is, you may be surprised at her answer. She doesn’t have one. You can attribute her success to good old hard work and a strong passion for what she

does. Aviva Gordon does, however, say that relationships in business are especially important in our town. “What is amazing about living and working in Nevada is relationships matter…they matter every place. I think they matter more significantly here…Even though there are 3 million people in the state, we are still a very linked up population and if you do good work and if you are involved in the community, if you bring value to those whom you with whom you interact…the success sort of flows from there. And because we are such a relatively…from… a business standpoint, small community, if you do good work, then you know, people hear about you and people know and can rely upon you…If you don’t do a good job, people know that very, very quickly. To the extent that I have successes, those successes are based upon our community and my ability to find myself deeply within our community and work within our community Las Vegas’ Community Conversations pre and post “One October” have changed in the Southern Nevada community. Pre “One October”, the conversations surrounding the lack of community in the state were rampant amongst people who didn’t live in Southern Nevada. Locals knew this was a misconception and proved it post, “One October”. Aviva Gordon

was, of course, here during the tragic events and very much remembers those conversations. She now believes the conversations about the lack of community in the state have all but disappeared. “I think those conversations about a lack of community in Southern Nevada have really disappeared. You saw people come together in a way that was touching and beautiful and nobody, nobody asked. We just all showed up for one another. But prior to that I would say to people, whatever it is that the Las Vegas convention authority puts out, that’s fantastic for tourists. But that is not the experience that we who lived here have. I’ve lived here for a very long time and it is my home and my time…on the strip or in casinos is limited for freight meals…as many other locals, I would say my time going to the strip is really only when somebody is in town or there’s some particularized reason for it. Otherwise I live in my community. Just like everybody lives in their respective communities”, said Aviva. Henderson local & Chamber of Commerce Board of Director Aviva has lived in the Henderson community for 17 years now. She recalls making the choice of where to live between Summerlin and Henderson. Ultimately, she and her family decided on Henderson saying that Henderson

seemed more residential and less corporate and more livable than the other options. In addition to living in Henderson, Aviva Gordon serves and advocates for small businesses in the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. “I am on the executive board of directors for the Henderson chamber of commerce. I also chair its legislative committee and its issues committee. [I’m] really passionate about all of those things. But I will say for the most part, the legislative committee, because that committee, when the legislature is in session and even when it’s not… is an extraordinarily powerful voice for the business members of the Henderson chamber of commerce, which typically are smaller to medium sized businesses that don’t necessarily have the experience or the desire or the resources for advocacy as it relates to the state legislature and as bills come through and become laws that impact them. And with a singular and strong voice, the Henderson chamber really has a seat at the table with our legislature and with the executive branch as well to say where laws can be beneficial or detrimental to smaller businesses and in the backbone of all, all business, but particularly in Nevada is small business. It is my greatest privilege to be able to advocate on behalf of those smaller businesses”. Balancing Career &

Motherhood When it comes to Aviva Gordon’s Career and family life, she offers advice but playfully warns you might not want to follow it. She doesn’t claim to have it all figured out. She like many working mother’s is just taking it day by day and not being so hard on herself. The one thing she has found helpful is, staying present, saying, “I think what makes a difference… I try my hardest and oftentimes I fall short, but I try my hardest when I’m not working… that I am present with whatever it is that is going on with my family and conversely, when I am working that I’m present”. Having a supportive partner has also helped when it comes to having a balance with work and family life. Aviva Gordon’s husband is a stay at home parent, and she says he does so selflessly and is grateful for their partnership. “None of that works without my husband’s involvement…he’s a stay at home dad and he has been since 2004. Which…enables me

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to dedicate and devote…parts of me to the community and to my business…I’m able to… confidently know that our children are being properly cared for…we see it truly as a partnership. There are things that I do for our family. There are things that he does for our family…it doesn’t always work and there are certainly times when different viewpoints create challenges. But I would say being true to who you are, trust all that you love to be true to who they are. Remaining Hopeful during an uncertain time Nevada has stood the test of time through tough times. For people like Aviva Gordon who have been here to witness the difficult moments, they remain hopeful that the community will unite and rise again. Perhaps a new normal will be forced upon some who’s businesses or jobs have been impacted, if you’ve proven to have a fighting spirit and brave enough to even start a business, that bravery doesn’t

just go away. Aviva Gordon said, “We are strong and resourceful and creative and innovative. And you will see…new businesses that are born of the pandemic and you may very well see some businesses that do not come back. Some of the fundamentals are just not, strong enough to, to survive something like this. That doesn’t mean that those business owners and those people that are working in those businesses won’t survive. It just means that the business won’t survive. Those people… who have taken a chance to become business owners, they have a special kind of DNA within them and will find their path…I think what we need to make sure of though is…when we get to a point where we can reopen… that we’re cautious about it without being fearful about it. There’s a difference between those two things…to really recognize we are all in this together and to help other businesses. I’m doing that now. I’ve done a few webinars that have talked about some of the federal

programs that have come through that have affected businesses and employers. I remain available to talk to people about what they can, cannot, should and should not do with their businesses right now. I wish I had a crystal ball to say on this date this is what it’s going to be. And they also know that shutting things down happens much more quickly than opening things back up and it, there’s going to be a recovery period. But…we are strong and creative, and I think that’s what it takes.” LV Website: gordonlawlv.com Phone: (702) 527-5557 Address: 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Suite 200 Henderson, NV 89052 Email: agordon@GordonLawLV. com

ICE ICE BEAUTIFUL with Deanna Turner

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y now you’re figuring out without your Esthetician, your skin is just not the same. Better yet, I’m certain you’re hearing your esthetician’s famous words ringing in your ears, “Use sunscreen, drink water, wash your face before you go to bed, get plenty of rest, and now more than ever, DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE!” Maybe you are spot on with your daily skin care routine because now you have the time. Maybe you’re still struggling with what exactly you should be doing. Maybe your skin is doing things you’ve never seen before and you’re thinking, “WTF is going on?!” Well, I’m here to tell you there are so many factors that affect your skin and right now, stress is most likely #1. Instead of going online and googling skin care products to cure your concerns, let’s walk through what you can do now from your home. First, take a deep breath and know this will pass and soon we’ll be together again. Until then, try incorporating an Ice Facial to your morning or evening ritual. Some incredible benefits of an Ice Facial include: Reduces inflammation and acne Improves and enhances circulation to the skins surface Smooths and tightens the skin Minimizes the appearance of large pores Smooths out fine lines and wrinkles Improves circulation in the skin leaving a healthy glow Start by cleansing your face then wrap a few ice cubes in a thin cotton round, soft cloth or gauze. You can also add a few drops of your fa-

vorite essential oils for added benefits. Start by doing circular motions in an upward direction starting along the chin line up to your forehead. You can spend 1 to 2 minutes in each area as you move up your face. Paying special attention to those areas of swelling and being gentle underneath your eyes, starting from the inner corners moving outward. Finish off your facial by adding in your favorite serums, moisturizer and sunscreen. As we navigate through this time, you are not

alone and I want you to know I am here for all of your skin questions and concerns. I am offering virtual skin consultations and 30% OFF on all Skin Care Products until we can all go back to work again. Stay safe and healthy, from my heart to yours, with unflinching faith, love and grace. LV Deanna Lume’ Aesthetics 702-249-8292

Landed in Las Vegas

with Nicole Hanna

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By Brenda Damian

he Henderson community welcomed Executive director Nicole Hanna at Vineyard Henderson located almost two years ago. The center is a senior living community that specializes in cognitive impairment conditions that include Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and other related Dementias. In a place that gives many people the opportunity to strike a hand at good luck, it was the city that struck out on some good luck when Nicole Hanna decided to move to the state. Nicole Hanna described how she landed in Nevada saying, “It was luck of the draw. I heard a song, I picked a spot on the map and lo and behold, three months later I was here. I had no idea what I would be walking into. I was just so excited. And then once I got here, I’ve been so blessed. I’ve met amazing partners like The Parent Team, I’ve had great professionals that have character and integrity, passion and it has just ignited everything I’m about and really pushes me to keep going”. Nicole has worked in the health care industry for 25 years. She began in nursing and skilled nursing and opened a business for 13 years after her nursing career that focused on clinical cases, post rehabilitation and fitness. From there, she went into senior living communities and has been doing so for over 20 years. Nicole began opening living communities in 2015 and when she moved to Nevada, she had the incredible opportunity to open a community whose sole focus is on Alzheimer’s and dementia that is near ready and set to open this summer in 2020, said Nicole. Building the Community Through Partnership Since arriving to the state, Nicole Hanna has been pleased and impressed with the support and partnership of other local leaders and describes her experience saying, “I am so honored. I’ve just really feel like I’ve met the top 10% in this state. I’ve aligned myself with amazing, powerful individuals that just shine with passion and integrity. And that’s really what I’m looking for and uniting all of us together. We’re able to raise the bar for everything that we do. It’s been awesome to watch this take place over the last couple of years”.

A look at the numbers The growing numbers shed a light to how serious it is to bring awareness to this disease and the urgency in educating the community and doing things such as expanding like Nicole Hanna is doing saying, “Looking at the stats through the world health organization, we currently have around 50 million individuals diagnosed with dementia globally over the next 30 years. That’s expected to triple. This is something that’s happening astronomically globally. We’re seeing that with younger individuals, but folks that are over 65, are growing through the roof. It’s hard to believe how quickly this is growing. Nearly 2 million being diagnosed with this disease. So we’re just trying to get a grip on it. Most importantly, my focus is trying to edu-

cate because dementia is something that’s a bit taboo. Nobody wants to talk about it. Nobody wants to understand it because it’s something we don’t want to deal with. But we’re reaching a point, and not only in Vegas, but on a global level, we need to arm ourselves with knowledge and education because this is something, we can’t ignore. What we’re looking at globally is also the economic strain. Right now, we’re looking at over $800 billion a year to support the side effects, the symptoms and treating this disease from clinicians, specialties, medications, and everything in between. We’re going to see this hit us in a harder manner. With that number tripling in the next 30 years, looking at 800 billion, tripling. There will be a significant economic factor that we’re going to have to face.”

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educating is number one, doing a virtual dementia tour, it takes 15 minutes. It gives you a firsthand experience of what it’s like to have middle to end stage dementia. I offer support groups, so our support groups are led a little bit differently, but that’s anywhere from basic dementia, cognitive impairment therapy that’s needed support for the families. For my staff, for the caregivers. It’s an overall approach that we must involve everyone and then spread-

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is trying to educate because dementia is something that’s a bit taboo. Nobody wants to talk about it. Nobody wants to understand it because it’s something we don’t want to deal with.

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Early symptoms of Dementia Dementia is an illness that is difficult to detect because the signs are subtle. One day the person may be alert and normal and the next forgetful and experience a change in mood. However, early detection may be open the pathway to getting treatments and understanding how this disease affects the person. While it’s hard to accept and scary to face, gaining an understanding will make it easier to help the person being impacted. Nicole said, “It’s when we start looking at what’s normal aging and what’s not. So, when we start doing things that are not typical. For instance, if I was an accountant and every month, I wrote the check, I paid the bill and I had a system. If suddenly, I was still opening the bill but I forgot to write the check. Eventually, I’ll start seeing these bills come in that are unpaid. This is not typical and that’s a red flag for me. For someone that is a driver, they’ve driven their whole life. They did it as a profession. Now putting the key in is a little bit different. Remembering where they’re going, the sequence of the gas or the brake. Getting the Word out When it comes to bringing awareness to this topic that people avoid, education is an avenue that Nicole Hanna has found helps with getting the word out. In fact, speaking on the subject is something Nicole loves saying, “I absolutely love teaching! Dementia is one of my primary topics. I have several that I’ve picked up over the years and just became passionate about when I got here to Nevada. I feel like there’s a number of things that we’re working with. One, we have some ways that we can elevate the services we provide when it comes to this disease, but also showing how to engage, how to properly connect with an individual, showing quality, educating the family. There’s a big picture involved in this disease. I feel that

Nicole Hanna ing that out to the schools, the churches, the restaurants, really raising the bar so that it’s not something we’re fearful of. It’s something that as a community, we understand the signs and symptoms. And from there, we’re able to walk hand in hand, provide a better and more congenial environment to understand this disease. And together if we can do that, then we can

make an impact not only for Nevada but across the nation.” Servant Heart It is remarkable when we have people in our society that truly want to help people and have a cause they are passionate about. Leaders like Nicole Hanna that carry genuine care and a passion to help, give the community hope that people do care. What drives her passion is her servant leadership style. Nicole said, “I feel God has just blessed me in so many ways and allows me to take all of my life experiences and use that as a tool to give back. So my heart is truly servant. I believe in what I do, and I believe in impacting other people’s lives to the best of my ability. If God’s given me an opportunity to overcome a struggle, I use that as a, as a power. And I try to give a voice to things that nobody wants to talk about. There’s a number of things we’re facing as a nation, not only as women, as survivors, as individuals with different diseases, and so many folks don’t talk about the things that we want to hush. I like to be that voice. I like to bring power and insight to things that are difficult and challenging because again, when we understand something and we can make it real together, we can overcome that, and we can the raise the bar in so many ways. And that’s really my heart. I just, I believe in what I’m doing. I absolutely love helping people and I love having the strength to bring power to topics that people are just shying away from.” LV Contact: Phone: 702-766-4132 Email: info@vineyardhenderson.com Address: Vineyard Henderson 2895 West Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052

Dr. Ati Hakimi Pioneering a New Path for Healthcare By Betty Boyd

r. Ati Hakimi, a family practice physician based in Las Vegas received her medical degree from Northwestern University in primary care and after practicing for fifteen years, she is proud to open her own practice, Vegas Direct Primary Care located in Henderson, Nevada. The Vegas Direct Primary Care model charges members a flat monthly fee with total access that includes telemedicine services. “It’s like the Netflix of healthcare”, she explains. It is extremely important to Dr. Hakimi that everything is transparent, with the focus on each individual member. “Healthcare is about respect, honesty and the building of relationships. I hold my members accountable when it comes to their health. This is called good old-fashioned medicine!” She does wellness checks to make sure that her members are doing proper nutrition, exercise, hydration, and other areas that can affect a person. Her primary goal is taking care of the medical wellness of the people she serves. Dr. Hakimi even offers home visits for those who are extremely ill, an incredibly rare benefit offered in today’s healthcare. Leading and Giving Prior to opening Vegas Direct Primary Care, Dr. Hakimi took some time to invest in personal development and to give back. She participated in the Vegas Chamber Leadership Las Vegas program which is a community leadership development program in Southern Nevada that brings together 60 executives and accomplished professionals from a wide-range of industries and local businesses who want to make a positive impact in the community. Through the 10-month program,

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class members develop a deeper understanding of the region and its challenges and opportunities to become more effective leaders. Dr. Hakimi states, “Las Vegas is an amazing city with so many incredible leaders and I’m happy to make it my home.” During this time, she also got involved with Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada where she was able to sit down with patients and to develop wellness plans for them. Her greatest inspiration is working with people and this is best epitomized through her time serving at Volunteers for Medicine. Dr. Hakimi shared, “This experience brought my soul back to life and reminded me that this is my calling.” Dr. Hakimi feels humbled and blessed to be able to help people. Coping with COVID-19 Of course, our team was eager to hear about Dr. Hakimi’s thoughts on the virus that has impacted the entire world. Vegas Direct Primary Care offers telemedicine appointments, a platform that allows her to visit with her members from the privacy of their own homes so she is able to check in with all of her members through this virtual platform and lower the risk of spreading the virus. Hakimi shares, “My fellow physicians who are facing possible death and risking bringing it back to their families, these are the real heroes!” With the onslaught of the COVID-19 virus, Dr. Hakimi insists that an assessment should be done first in order to prevent unnecessary heavy traffic at the hospitals. She shares, “Currently, our world is upside down. The COVID-19 virus is similar to the common cold, but we are having a problem keeping up with it because it is so aggressive. We were not prepared for this, resulting in the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the health care providers. Social distancing is so important in minimizing a person’s exposure. The virus can live on various surfaces, such as

stainless steel. So, washing your hands, coughing into your sleeve, disinfecting common areas and wearing a mask will help in protecting you.” She mentions that even just one cough can be extremely detrimental as there is no way to tell who is a carrier of the virus and who is immune compromised at first glance. Dr. Hakimi encourages fellow Las Vegans, “We are #VegasStrong and this virus is no joke and is real. Spend time with your family, read a book, start that hobby. We will get through this so take advantage of this opportunity to be at home.” The body and mind are powerful instruments, and we can change how cells react. Her philosophy as a physician is prevention. Healthcare Tips from Dr. Hakimi

Here are few tips: -Hydration -Physical activity -Good nutrition -Plenty of sleep -Meditation LV For more information: Vegas Direct Primary Care 2482 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 130 Henderson, NV 89052 Phone: 702-829-0478 Website: wwwVegasdpc.com

Dr. Hakimi takes the blood pressure (BP) of one of her patients (photo taken prior to social distancing).

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s businesses begin to contemplate reopening, what will be the expected norms for employees, vendors, customers, and visitors? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), and other federal, state, and local agencies have issued guidance to help employers. Plus, essential businesses have learned many lessons in the last two months that may be useful to other businesses that closed, moved to a remote model, or significantly curtailed operations. Another benefit to developing a comprehensive plan is it may aid an organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense against future claims that it did not act prudently in light of the pandemic. The following considerations are not comprehensive but provide a potential roadmap to reopening or resuming business operations. 1. Develop a Plan OSHA recommends, and at least one state OSHA agency, requires an Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan. That sounds like a significant undertaking, but good planning can help keep a workplace safe, signal confidence to employees, customers, vendors, and visitors, and help avoid a haphazard approach to reopening. Many of the steps outlined below can be part of an employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan. 2. Assess Risks and Plan Accordingly Every plan will differ based on the community the employer serves, its workforce, the industry in which it operates, and the resources available to it. How widespread is the pandemic in your community? Does your workforce and customer base involve more vulnerable populations? Is certain equipment required in your industry? What steps will encourage employees and customers to return to your place of business? These and many more questions may be addressed as part of the planning process. 3. Determine What Engineering and Ad-

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ministrative Controls Should Be Adopted One feature of an effective plan is the identification of administrative and engineering controls to help mitigate the hazards or risks associated with the pandemic. Engineering controls are those steps that once implemented do not require individuals to take further action. Administrative controls, on the other hand, include guidance and other safe work practices and require action by an employee. Some examples of each are below: Administrative Controls Limiting staff and visitors on premises, e.g., rotating staff on shifts, controlled access points; Continuing to conduct business remotely or virtually where feasible; Closing common spaces, e.g., cafeteria, break rooms; Prohibiting or limiting travel; See number four below for more safe work practices. Engineering Controls Installing physical barriers, e.g., sneeze guards, drive-through windows, etc.; Increasing ventilation, e.g., opening windows or increasing air exchanges in buildings; Rearranging work stations so workers can remain appropriately physically distanced. 4. Implement Safe Work Practices Employers may have adopted these practices before closing, but the list of recommended work practices has expanded over the last couple of months. Some employers have required essential employees to execute wellness certificates before reporting to work; an employer considering reopening may want to adopt that practice. The below list is not exhaustive, but provides an overview of what may become expected norms: Encourage employees and visitors to practice respiratory etiquette and good hand hygiene Practice social distancing in the workplace Distribute hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol in common areas and near hightouch points Make tissues and disinfectants available along with no-touch trash receptacles Discourage sharing or common use of

phones, computers, and other equipment Educate and train employees on safe work practices 5. Determine Whether You Will Screen, Test and Require Face Coverings Tackling this issue will be more complex and will require an evaluation of resources, equipment and further training. Temperature screenings have rapidly become common among essential businesses. There are OSHA and Americans with Disabilities Act issues to consider on temperature screening, but in general, the demand for temperature screening is not likely to abate any time soon and there is not an absolute prohibition on screening during a pandemic. Employer testing or requiring negative tests for employees and visitors is likely to be a hot issue. Unfortunately, this may be a resource issue for some time period. Some employers will be better positioned to access or facilitate testing, but for many, they will have to adapt until testing becomes ubiquitous. Face coverings, on the other hand, may be more common. Please note, however, that requiring or permitting respirators which include the scarce N-95 and some dust masks must meet certain OSHA standards and require certain affirmative steps by an employer (such as implementation of written hazard assessments and engineering and administrative controls). Generally, cloth face coverings and surgical masks do not, but the employer may want to consider whether to require them, whether to procure them, and whether those employees using such coverings are cleaning them regularly. 6. Determine How You Will Handle Sick or Potentially Exposed Employees The CDC has issued guidance that helps address these questions, but those standards might be viewed as minimums and practices will vary by employer, industry and the hazard risk assessment. One critical piece for employers to consider is to actively encourage sick or potentially exposed employees not to come to work. An employer may want to ensure its paid sick leave, attendance and other similar policies are flexible and do not create incentive

to report to work when sick. This part of an employer’s plan may also evaluate how to respond upon learning an employee or visitor has tested positive, including protocols for the identification and possible exclusion of any other workers who may have been exposed. 7. Consider Changes in Cleaning and Disinfectant Practices Before reopening, consider working with your facilities and maintenance team or cleaning vendor. Does the vendor have a plan to ensure sick employees are not reporting to work? What protocols do they recommend? Is the team cleaning and using disinfectants? If so, is the cleaning team using EPA-approved disinfectants that have been identified as effective as the COVID-19 virus? 8. Communicate Plan to Employees and Anticipate Challenges Once you have devised your plan, consider communicating to employees. Anticipate employees may be anxious and may challenge an employer’s request to return to work. In some situations, employees who believe it is not safe to return may find protection from discharge or discipline under the National Labor Relations

Act or OSHA. In other situations, an employee who complains about the effectiveness of an employer’s plan may find protection from adverse employment action under federal and state whistleblower or anti-retaliation statutes. 9. Communicate Plan with Vendors and Other Key Constituencies In addition to communicating with employees, a business may want to open a dialogue with vendors, particularly those with on-site personnel, and other key constituencies such as customers, clients and regular visitors. No plan will satisfy every individual, but the key may be to signal that the business has considered pertinent guidance from the CDC, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local agencies and deliberately and purposefully developed a reasonable plan. Before reopening, businesses may want to engage its insurance carriers, including workers compensation and commercial general liability carriers. Are the carriers recommending actions that should be part of the business’ plan? 10. Remain Vigilant and Flexible as Standards and Expectations May Evolve As a business charts a new course, it should

continue to monitor guidance from local, state, and federal agencies and consider taking steps to ensure the plan is being followed. An employer may also want to update and adapt its plan when it is prudent to do so. An employer may also find that employees have ideas that are worth implementing too. As such, inviting and listening to the concerns of your employees and other constituencies may help organizations identify and resolve challenges before a dispute emerges. ©2020 Snell & Wilmer. All rights reserved. The purpose of this publication is to provide readers with information on current topics of general interest and nothing herein shall be construed to create, offer, or memorialize the existence of an attorneyclient relationship. The content should not be considered legal advice or opinion, because it may not apply to the specific facts of a particular matter. As guidance in areas is constantly changing and evolving, you should consider checking for updated guidance, or consult with legal counsel, before making any decisions. LV

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tay in Contact

Social distancing doesn’t mean you have to lose contact with friends and family. Take this chance to reconnect and be there for others, even if it is remotely. This is a good time to use utilize video chat, group messaging, phone-calls and other ways to connect with friends and family!

Practice Self-Care

Use this opportunity to focus on your self-care. Whatever that may be, whether it be watching a movie, meditating, cooking something new, or journaling. Practicing self-care during this time will help to maintain a positive mindset during this time.

Exercise

If fitness is for you, and even if you think fitness isn’t for you, right now a good way to release those

happy endorphins by using your quarantine time to take care of your health by getting your heart rate up! Right now many fitness professionals are streaming live workouts online for free to give us workout ideas and to keep us from feeling isolated.

Try New Things

Use this free time to try new activities to help your mind off things going on in the world by building a puzzle, listening to podcasts, or doing arts & crafts. Now is the time to read the books you have been wanting to read that you haven’t gotten around to. Open that old recipe book and learn how to cook new meals. Watch the movies your friends keep telling you to watch. Catch up on cleaning your house, organizing the kitchen, and your closet. Most importantly take this time of social distancing to enjoy yourself ! LV

Nicole Cauchois, Psychotherapist and Co-owner of The Healing Center.

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meet the editor

i, my name is Kaeli Britt, the Editor-in-Chief for Living Large Las Vegas Magazine. As the Editor-in-Chief, I am the main creative and have control of the design portion of making the magazine. So, I’m in charge of designing the entire magazine! I design everything from pages for stories to advertisements and any other design elements related to the magazine. Alongside this, I am also a current freshman majoring in Journalism, visual commumications, and minoring in Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). I’m super excited to be starting my second year as an official Journalism major in the upcoming fall! Up at UNR, I’m also an Honors student and am involved in multiple on-campus activities. Including, being a volunteer contributor to our student-run magazine, Insight Magazine, being part of a first generation college student coalition, First in the Pack, and even interned for our student government’s Diversity and Inclusion Department this past year. You’re probably thinking one of the two things if not both: 1) How is she managing both school and being an Editor-in-Chief ? 2) How is she doing all this as only a freshman in college? To answer those questions, if you went to college, you know how much work it is. Even as an undergraduate student. Now throw in Honors

courses and some extracurricular activities. With all that, it’s pretty safe to say that I have a packed schedule. Since high school, I’ve been involved in similar programs and quickly learned the importance of time management and how to structure my days to fit in everything that I need to get done throughout the week. My planner is what keeps me organized on a daily basis, no matter how busy or dead my days and weeks consist of. My days and weeks are planned in explicit, intricate details and my planner includes everything from meetings to due dates and homework assignments to work deadlines. Having the opportunity to get ahead and work in the field that I eventually plan on pursing after I graduate is something that I’m so grateful for. Being entrusted with such a skill-heavy and task-oriented position at my age isn’t somethign that’s common in the journalism field, where experience is something that’s necessary, not optional. With this on my belt so early in my career experience, I have the time to learn and grow outside of school and incorporate ideas and techniques I’m learning in class into the magazine to make it more successful. It also shows that I have the capabilities to manage my time between school and work and balance both while not compromising on my grades in school or the quality of work I make - something I highly pride myself on.

Kaeli Britt (702) 964-6353 kaeli.214@gmail.com Instagram: @kaeliimarie Twitter: @BrittKaeli UNR First in the Pack

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It is with gratitude that we have this opportunity to share our vision with you and all who experience Living Large Las Vegas. This digital magazine is the product of the ever-evolving Living Large Las Vegas Podcast, and with it we look to showcase to the world our incredible City of Las Vegas and it all it has to offer. Please enjoy this work as we venture through the lives of leaders and innovators in our community and highlight just what makes Las Vegas a global destination for businesses to come and flourish and for families to come and have great success. We are so proud of our community and the elements that have bound in unity at the core of what drives us forward in innovation, industry, hospitality, education, healthcare, and charity. We hope that our magazine can be a viewbook for you to experience THIS city like no other and ultimately have you ready to join us in becoming a resident and a contributor in our world-renowned City of Las Vegas. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

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Living Large Las Vegas - May 2020

Articles inside

Editor-in-Chief: Kaeli Britt

Covid-19 Mental Health Tips with Nicole Cauchois

A Roadmap to Reopening or Resuming Business in the Midst of a Pandemic

Pioneering a New Path for Healthcare, Dr. Ati Hakimi

Landed in Las Vegas with Nicole Hanna

Ice Ice Beautiful with Deanna Turner

Aviva Gordon Las Vegas Lawyer, Board Director, Wife & Mom

Kim DelMonico: From Lawyer to Marketing Expert

Dr. Carrie Buck

Living Grace Homes

The BodyBabes

Kylie Rowe - 2020 Executive of the Year