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f you’re looking for a dose of inspiration, then you’ve picked up a perfect issue. Our Summer issue is full of stories featuring locals right in our community. Take for instance the incredible woman right on our front cover, Jodi Friedman. She’s a savvy businesswoman in real estate and on the flip side, a Reiki Master Teacher. Clients on both sides of her career rave about her. In fact, when I told my sister who was on our next cover, she said “Oh wow! My stepkids and I have taken Jodi’s healing sessions. She was so intuned to us, we loved it!” That was one of many who have sung her praises. I’ve never had a Reiki session, and with all these walking testimonials, my curiosity is peaked and I think I’m due to try one. Her story, Journey from Real Estate to Reiki Master, is featured on page 56. People To Watch is back this issue featuring four accomplished women in our valley. A diversity of careers is featured through each woman. From UNLV’s Athletics Director, Desiree ReedFrancious, to fashion designer, Rosemarie Macklin of Si Mee Collections, our community is rich with successful women in prominent roles.
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Our editor came up with a heartwarming story about fatherhood celebrating dads in entertainment and the fathers who inspire performers. Of course my magical husband, who is an incredible father, is highlighted. Check out what he and other entertainers have to say about fatherhood on page 18, it will certainly leave you saying “awe.” As always, thank you to our advertisers for their contributing support. Remember, it is with their support that our publication can continue to educate, entertain and bring showcase noteworthy individuals in our community. If you are in the market for one of their services, please thank them by calling and visiting them. Remember, this issue and thousands of inspirational articles can be found on our website womanmagazine.vegas. To stay current with our community, we have an extensive social media platform, so look up Las Vegas Woman magazine and follow us on your favorite one. To educate, entertain & inspire,
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t is summertime and a time for vacations, recreation and fun. It is also a time to grow as a person, explore new opportunities and celebrate. First, May 1 was Seth and Tammy Grabel’s daughter, Grace, second birthday. What an exciting time for all of us as Grace grows up. While the magazine came out after Mother’s Day, we celebrate Father’s Day with performers, including Seth, speaking about being a father as well as celebrating their own dads. There is our amazing cover story, Jodi Friedman, who has encompassed so much with the business of real estate and the spiritual side. She is an amazing woman and certainly shines brightly in Las Vegas. Speaking of shining brightly, our People to Watch always amazes me. We are featuring the daughter of our People to Watch in the spring issue, who grew up in the business and now works closely with her mother. There is the woman who was working in corporate America who now runs a nonprofit organization to give back. Another woman with an international background shares her love of fashion by designing beautiful cover-ups for swimwear for all women. We are excited to introduce the new University of Nevada, Las Vegas athletics director and the first Hispanic female athletics director at the FBS level. Of course, we love fashion and trends with the latest finds in cookware, makeup, accessories and clothing. Definitely check out Jennifer Florendo’s Trending column and fashions by Eccoci. Chef Oscar Sanchez is an inspiration as chef and businessman who also gives back to the community. Our arts section featuring Art encounter showcases the finest in art. Indulge with delicious cocktails made with Devotion Vodka and wines available at Lee’s Liquor. As a long-time resident of Southern Nevada, I personally love the heat and the dog days of summer. I love the bright sunshine, pool season, warm nights and clear skies. There are so many wonderful events to enjoy in Las Vegas in our calendar of events or even a staycation exploring the date farm and hot springs of Tecopa, California. Enjoy the summer, even with triple digit temperatures, in our city of Las Vegas.
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The Spiritual Doctor is in the House!
66 Gigi Roundtree 67 Rosemarie Macklin 68 McKenzie Chambers 69 Desiree Reed-Francois
You have to know your craft, you have to learn and perfect it everyday. Be proud of what you do. Continue to learn.
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EDUCATE
24 Arts Section 47 Eyes, Makeup and Bugs 52 Stem Cell Therapy 53 Dr. Tiger 55 Self Defense for Women 78 Repairing or Renovating Your Home? 81 Jaguar XE 82 Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 92 Ruth Lauber and Marketing
ENTERTAIN 12 Calendar of events 16 Terry Fator 18 The Importance of Dads 26 Wines and Dines 36 Staycation 39 Eccoci fashion 40 Trending 42 Lights, Camera, Action 83 Enclave 96 Great 8 with Mark Shunock
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22 United Way 45 Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good 51 Checkpoints Throughout Your Career 72 Local Ladies Achievement 84 In The City 86 Las Vegas Southwestern Women’s Expo 93 New Vista and Volunteering
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY - JULY July 2
Celebrate Independence Day festivities at the Lake Las Vegas Community with a free event featuring two simultaneous fireworks shows, patriotic music from the Henderson Symphony Orchestra and a DJ and band during the day. Additionally, enjoy dining options in the MonteLago Village, Seasons Grocery, Reflection Bay Clubhouse, Hilton Lake Las Vegas and Westin Las Lake Vegas, and water sports and watercraft activities through Lake Las Vegas Water Sports. The event is part of Lake Las Vegas’ Summer of Celebration. For information, visit lakelasvegasevents.com.
July 4
The 23rd annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade is the valley’s largest Independence Day parade with over 35,000 people expected to attend, 2,500 participants and more than 500 volunteers assisting with parade operations. It features over 70 entries, including traditional floats, giant helium balloons, bands and performing groups, and a variety of kids’ favorite storybook and cartoon characters. The parade begins at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails Village of Summerlin; it travels south on Hills Center Drive toward the Village Center Circle roundabout before heading west on Trailwood Drive. The parade ends at the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane. New this year: a free shuttle from Downtown Summerlin to the parade start location that will run every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the Summerlin Council at 702.341.5500 or visit summerlin.com/patriotic-parade.
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July 10-14
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is offering Camp Broadway for students ages 6 to 9 (Shining Stars Camp) and 10 to 17 (Mainstage Camp). The program is designed for students who love the theater, giving them the chance to enjoy an authentic Broadway experience. Broadway artists and performing arts partners will teach campers how to deliver as if they’re live on stage and in the Big Apple. Classic Camp is open to students of all skill levels; no previous experience is necessary. For more information, call 702.749.2538 or visit thesmithcenter.com.
Aid for AIDS of Nevada is hosting the 31st annual Black & White Party featuring live entertainment, gourmet food and handcrafted cocktails for a crowd all dressed in black and white. All the proceeds from the event will benefit AFAN, Nevada’s largest and oldest nonprofit dedicated to serving the HIV/AIDS community in Southern Nevada. For tickets and more information, visit afanlv.org. Must be 21 and over to attend and black and white attire is required.
June 14
The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce will present Business Expo 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the South Hall. The Business Expo transforms a trade show floor into a pop-up community using street signs, a central networking park and other fun, interactive elements to enhance the theme and create new opportunities for the local business community to connect and build relationships with one another. It is an opportunity to meet and network with nearly 2,000 potential customers, contacts and service providers. For more information, visit lvchamber.com. W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 1 2 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
July 4
May 26
The 4th of July annual Pahrump Fireworks display lights up the sky with one of Southern Nevada’s longest fireworks. In the evening bring a blanket or a lawn chair and watch the explosion at Petrack Park. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit visitpahrump.com.
Lee Canyon opens for the summer season Friday through Sunday. Activities include scenic chairlift rides, disc golf, hiking, a mini skateboard ramp and patio games. The Bristlecone Bar & Grill will serve food and beverages in the restaurant and on the patio. Scenic chairlift rides on the Sherwood lift offer sweeping views of Lee Canyon. Lee Canyon’s 18-hole disc golf course starts at 9,300 feet in elevation and leads players on a hike down through the resort’s mountain terrain to each hole. Players get to the top of the course by riding the chairlift or hiking for roughly 40 minutes. With temperatures roughly 20 degrees cooler than in the Las Vegas Valley, Lee Canyon is a summer exercise spot for local and visiting fitness enthusiasts for running, hiking and mountain biking on the nearby Bristlecone Trail. The resort will be open through September 4, Labor Day, weather permitting. For more information on Lee Canyon, visit leecanyonlv.com.
June 9
The 12th annual Señoras of Excellence / Señores of Distinction Gala will be held at Wynn Las Vegas. The men and women honored at the gala support the educational growth of young Latinos and Latinas in Southern Nevada. Honorees include Dr. Barbara Atkinson, UNLV School of Medicine; Yolanda T. King, Clark County, Nevada County Manager; Brad Friedmutter, Friedmutter Group; Honorable Governor Bob Miller; Julie Murray, Moonridge Group; Las Vegas Sands and Encore Productions. To purchase tickets, 702.638.4654 or visit soesod.org.
July 13-15
The Professional Darts Corporation will present the 2017 World Series of Darts at the Tropicana Las Vegas. A very popular sport around the world, the biggest names in darts are returning to compete in a three-day tournament including participants from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Dubai, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Two days of qualifiers on July 11 and July 12 will allow any darts player from North America the chance to win a spot in the eight-player North American Championship. To buy tickets or for more information, visit pdc.tv/Vegas. W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 1 3 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
July 3
The Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild will host a Romanian Rhapsody fundraising gala at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. The annual gala will honor the first Honorary Consul appointed to the newly formed Nevada Consular Corps in the state of Nevada and longstanding Guild member, Lia Roberts. Special guests include His Excellency George Cristian Maior, Ambassador of Romania and Las Vegas Philharmonic Music Director Donato Cabrera. The event will include a champagne reception and silent auction followed by a dinner, live auction and entertainment. Musical performances will include a welcome salute by T.A.P.P.S. (Trumpeters Alliance to Perform Patriotic Services), the Romanian Children’s Choir and other special guests performing works by Romanian composers. To purchase tickets, email GuildGala@lvphil.com or call Toni Carpenter at 702.275.6565.
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TERRY FATOR The VOICE of Entertainment Celebrates 8 years in Las Vegas By Debbie Hall
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coming performers pursue their career in ventriloquism. Fator will be giving away two scholarships to the contestants that showcase their best ventriloquist and puppeteering skills.
erry Fator recently celebrated his eighth anniversary at the Mirage by introducing a fully revamped production featuring his most beloved characters including Winston the Impersonating Turtle, the world’s greatest Elvis impersonator Maynard Tompkins, Vikki the Cougar, Fernando V. Francisco, Emma Taylor and President Donald Trump. He added “guest” puppet character Sir Elton John. The new show dubbed “Terry Fator Tonight” takes on the personality of a late night talk show in its theme. About the changing of the entertainment scene on the Las Vegas Strip, Fator stated, “I hope with the new direction that entertainment focuses on talent. I feel sometimes we get lost in spectacle. It is about the people who are entertaining. For example, The Rat Pack—Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin—got on stage, sang songs, made people laugh and entertained their audience. They didn’t need explosions or lasers. I want to entertain my audience so they want to keep coming back.” Fator combines his talents of singer, comedian, ventriloquist and celebrity impressionist. His unique talent of celebrity impressions sung using ventriloquism is amazing as he belts out notes like Adele and Etta James, croons like Tony Bennett, entices like LMFAO and serenades like Aaron Neville. However, Fator always works on new voices and new ways to showcase his gifts to keep his show new and fresh.
To qualify for the Clinton Detweiler Scholarship, contestants must submit a one-minute video showcasing their best ventriloquist skills as well as a short written response answering why they should be chosen to attend the 2017 Vent Haven Convention. All entries must be received no later than May 26. Fator himself will be making the decision on the finalists, and who are awarded the scholarships. Winners will be announced in June. To enter or for more information, visit terryfator.com/scholarship.
In 2007, Terry Fator won Season 2 of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and was offered a multi-million dollar contract to perform at The Mirage. Last year, it was announced that his contract had been extended to 2021. After 25 years of performing at county fairs and venues across the country, winning “AGT” at age 42 catapulted him into the upper echelon of entertainers, landing him at No. 3 on Forbes’ list of the top-earning comics behind Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Hart in 2015. Fator has also continued to show his support and appreciation for aspiring ventriloquists by creating the Clinton Detweiler Scholarship, a scholarship that helps up-and-
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Along with performing and touring (with over 39 shows booked), Fator has released a DVD “Terry Fator: Live In Concert,” a country music CD “It Starts Tonight,” as well as a series of children’s books including “Lamu, The Christmas Kitten.” “Terry Fator: The VOICE of Entertainment presents Terry Fator Tonight” performs Monday to Thursday and select Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Mirage. A Most Valuable Package Experience includes premium seating, an autographed photo, souvenir show program and a complimentary drink. Tickets can be purchased at the Terry Fator Theatre box office, by phone at 702.792.7777 or online at mirage.com. For more information, visit terryfator.com.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF DADS
Performers juggle entertainment with fatherhood By Debbie Hall
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erformers and others who work in show business love to entertain. It is in their DNA to sing, dance, act, create magic and make people laugh or cry. They also love their families and if they are dads, Father’s Day on June 18 is even more special. Once these performers get off stage, they are sons and daughters as well as parents and one can describe what they all feel: love.
Grabel realizes that Grace will emulate him, and he is striving to demonstrate honesty, integrity and compassion through his actions. He is proud to strive to be the best person he can be and share that with Grace.
Luke Broadlick, choreographer and performer in “Magic Mike Live” now playing at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, is a husband and father off stage. “Love doesn’t have a time or a schedule. So if I can show as much love as possible to every moment I have with my wife, my children or my career I can balance it all out,” he explained.
Seth Grabel is many things to many people including an illusionist, magician, acrobat and actor with comedic overtones. As a performer, Grabel is also finding ways to continually astound and amaze his audience. As a person, he is incorporating his personal philosophy to share with others. As Grabel tells everyone, “transform your reality … define your illusion.” But when it comes to his 2-year-old daughter Grace, she is the embodiment of love. “She is the most amazing experience I have ever had and it is so gratifying,” he said. “She is the sweetest, most charming little girl and she teaches us how to be better people.”
As for his own father, “My dad was a businessman. He woke up at 6 a.m. every morning and worked hard for his family. My life is so different. I am up at all hours and I wonder if I am being as good of a dad as my father. But I love her and I want her to be happy and do anything she wants.”
Jonny Williams, one of the performers in “Tenors Of Rock” at Harrah’s Las Vegas, had to relocate his family to Las Vegas with the new residency show.
Jonny Williams performs with Tenors of Rock
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“Now that my family and I are here together in Las Vegas things are actually a lot easier than I’ve known since my little boy was born. Being a performer, I’m quite used to being away from home most of the time and it’s been that way for
the past three years, but now I get to go home to my wife and son every night thanks to our Las Vegas residency. Even though there are times that our schedule may cause a few difficulties, I’m very lucky to have a wonderfully understanding wife and a few great friends around me to help ease the load sometimes. When I get home after work I often find it difficult to wind down and go to sleep so when my son comes in at 5:30 a.m. and wants me up to climb an imaginary Mount Everest it’s not too easy, I can tell you.” But Williams balances the day with a nap and would not give up those special times. Jennifer Romas is the producer, creator, choreographer and star of “Sexxy,” the topless revue in the Westgate Cabaret at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. While some women might not want to share with their father what they do, Romas is very grateful for her father’s continuing support. “My father is huge part of my life and career,” Romas said. “I am an only child and my dad has influenced my life in many, many ways. He has always been there for me. He is my cheerleader, teaching and training me. My family is very important to me.” Romas’ father was a wrestler in high school and college and was a runner up for the Olympic team. He did not make the Olympic team but still showed his daughter his dedication, which she embraces in her own career as an athlete and dancer.
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Marc D. Donovan is an actor, singer and voiceover artist who portrayed Sam Phillips in “Million Dollar Quartet” during its Las Vegas run. Donovan took this role and relocated to Vegas in 2013 with his wife, seeing this as an opportunity to start a family. After a year and half of attempting to have a baby, they sought another path.
Attempting to adopt through the foster care system has, according to Donovan, “become more difficult that we thought it would be. It is finally starting to take shape after an emotional roller coaster ride so it has come full circle in a way for me,” he said. “One chapter of portraying a man who was like a father to these legends has come to a close and I am now moving on to the next chapter in my ever changing family including continuing as dad to Oscar.”
Luke Broadlick of Magic Mike
...there are times that our schedule may cause a few difficulties, I’m very lucky to have a wonderfully understanding wife and a few great friends around me to help ease the load...
Oscar is the baby boy they brought home nearly two years ago from the hospital as a foster child and on April 13 officially adopted him. “He is an amazing little man, and we feel so lucky to have the privilege of watching him grow up.” It was not their first placement and Donovan and his wife had to relinquish their first foster child, a girl, whom they brought home at four days old. A great aunt resurfaced and the child, then seven months old, was given to the relative to be raised.
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Jennifer Romas poses on the red carpet
“We almost gave up, but we tried again with Oscar,” and this Father’s Day they are celebrating being his forever family. There is also more good news—Oscar is going to be a big brother. Donovan’s wife is due July 12. Sergii Matviienko, one of the four men of Atlantis team of gymnasts performing in the show “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace, is from Kiev, Ukraine. Matviienko is father to a young son and is actually working with him to see if he will follow in his father’s career path. “Since I work at night, I can spend time with my son. We go to the park, we bicycle together and there is so much we do. We also race and I am getting him into sports.” Photo of Jonny Williams by Denise Truscello; Seth Grabel and Grace by Suzy Martinez; Jennifer Romas by Edison Graff
Marc D. Donovan and son Oscar with adoption papers
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United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council welcomes new member
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ublicity guru Michelle St. Angelo inspires everyone with her community dedication as a new member of United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council. United Way: Tell us a little bit about your background. Michelle St. Angelo: I grew up in New York City just outside of Manhattan on Long Island. As a kid, I loved school. I was an A student and very involved in extracurricular activities. I ventured outside of the East Coast for college, seeking adventure in the Midwest at Indiana University (super adventurous, right!), where I studied English literature, psychology and dance. I then moved to Las Vegas and worked in entertainment and hospitality as a PR coordinator at a top local agency. I’m still doing the work I love 13 years later, now for Allied Integrated Marketing. In addition to my main career, I’m also a certified yoga instructor and trained leadership and life coach. In my (extremely limited) spare time, I love to be active and explore. Last year I hiked, biked and kayaked across Thailand, and this year I’m going to a yoga retreat in Bali. UW: Describe a typical day in the life of Michelle. MSA: There is no typical day in the life of a working woman in the marketing industry. That’s what I love about it. As vice president of publicity for Allied Integrated Marketing, I oversee specialized hospitality and lifestyle accounts locally, California and on the East Coast. I spent most of my day developing ideas to make a difference in public relations campaigns for current and prospective clients
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and reporting on our team’s progress. After work hours, I’m either networking at events, coaching individuals from my home office, walking my dog, cooking dinner or spending time with friends and family. A little evening down time (read: a hot bubble bath with a glass of wine) is also a must before getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep and starting all over again the next day! UW: Why did you get involved with United Way and WLC? MSA: In my first PR job, I had the pleasure of working with United Way as their account representative. I spent several years of my career learning about the difference UWSN made for this community, and I saw firsthand its powerful impact. I was in my early 20s and I remember always admiring the WLC— especially its signature suit drive event, which I helped launch—and promising one day I’d join this league of incredible ladies. Since I’ve joined, I’ve had some fun times, like the WLC Luncheon Fashion Show in March. I’m super petite, 4-feet and 10-inches, so I never in a million years would have thought of myself as a model. I was shocked and delighted when they asked me to be in the fashion show. It was really a fun way to get to know my fellow WLC members, get dressed up and support this incredible cause. UW: Do you have any advice, words of wisdom or messages for the women of Las Vegas? MSA: I’m continually inspired by the women in this community. They’re beautiful, capable and fearless. So, I say keep doing what you’re doing, ladies!
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ART ENCOUNTER: Embracing art through the ages by Debbie Hall
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Art provokes thought. Some of the art I encounter makes me smile, or evokes emotion. It is something to be enjoyed every day. - Rod Maly
n September, Art encounter will have been a part of the world of art, not just in Las Vegas, but also globally for 25 years. Rod Maly, founder and owner, has continually transformed the gallery and business in keeping with the economy and technology along with his contributions in the art world. It was 500 years in the making but on Jan. 19, 2012 the only authenticated Leonardo da Vinci sculpture, “Horse and Rider,” was revealed in Las Vegas by Rod, who now owns the piece. It is the only sculpture known to exist from the hand of Leonardo da Vinci. Rod’s son, Brett Maly, who is the president of Art encounter and respected appraiser in the art world, admitted that he chuckled when told by one of his staff that someone was calling to speak to him about a Leonardo da Vinci piece he owned. After realizing the caller was legitimate, Maly involved his father, Rod. The owner came from Indianapolis to work with Rod and Brett. “We were skeptical for about two years, but after meeting with all of the experts and doing due diligence, it was authenticated,” Rod said. Due to the owner’s failing health, Rod and his partner Jim Petty purchased the piece. Recently, the sculpture was displayed in Milan, Italy, where da Vinci created most of his work and its reception was overwhelming. Brett is also known as the fine art appraiser on the television show, “Pawn Stars” on the History channel. As a result of his many appearW o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 2 4 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
ances, consultations and questions about finding art, he has written a book, “The Pocket Picker for Fine Art.” “This manual is designed to slip into a pocket or purse when checking out art in thrift stores or estate sales. I felt if someone had a guide, they could check out if one kind of art or print is more valuable than another kind. This was truly a labor of love,” Brett said. The book is available for purchase at artencounter.com. As for “Pawn Stars,” one of Brett’s favorite memories was one of his first appearances on the show. It was at the beginning of the series when the cast regulars were frequently working the floor. Chumlee was stacking a pyramid of mugs and accidentally knocked them over. The Old Man yelled at him and Brett realized that they really acted the way the series portrayed them. Rod has always been a collector of art and after selling his successful computer business based in Dallas in 1991, he and his wife Kristine decided to move to Las Vegas. In 1992, they opened Art encounter, the largest gallery in Las Vegas. The gallery focused on emerging artists to introduce them to the public. “It was a lot of fun working with the artists and that was a miraculous time for us. We developed great relationships with the artists as well as the customers,” he explained. One of those emerging artists was Jennifer Main, who was a junior at the Las Vegas Academy when she brought some of her work to Rod. Now living in Los Angeles, Art encounter still represents her and sells her artwork. “Jennifer brought artwork that was not only artistically pleasing but it encompassed a young girl’s emotions that came through in her artwork. You got a sense of her being. Here was a young woman trying to find herself in the world and expressing her feelings and psyche through her art,” Rod explained.
Seated: Rod Maly From left: Scott Ferguson, Brett Maly and Janella Hunsaker ment quality high-end fine art. This would include Picasso, Chagall, Dalí and others.” Rod emphasized that this is an opportunity to acquire fine art that can also be an investment with appreciation. The facility is now located off-Strip with a viewing room, conference area and the ability to work with any buyers to find the piece and artist they want to acquire. Art encounter offers three divisions including fine art sales, appraisal services headed by Brett and conservation framing. Most important is their reputation. “We have been here for 25 years. We pride ourselves on integrity. Everyone knows when they purchase art from us, it is real and we can be trusted,” Rod stated.
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With the gallery for 25 years, Brett was a freshman in college in Texas for radio, television and film with a goal to become a filmmaker when his father sold the computer business. “When my mom and dad told me they were moving to Las Vegas, I wanted to move with them.” While he admits he was not originally planning on becoming an art appraiser, he so enjoyed working at the gallery that he decided to finish his degree in communications at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and go into art. The original gallery, located on Spring Mountain Road, measured over 13,000 square feet. Rod also owned and operated the largest art gallery in Texas, a gallery in the Fashion Show mall and in 2015, opened a gallery in The Forum Shops in Caesars before closing all retail locations. “In 2017, we have changed our business model,” he said. “We deal mostly with invest-
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SUMMER IS THE SEASON OF FUN AND THESE PLACES OFFER DELIGHTFUL DINING WITH A DIFFERENT TWIST SUGAR FACTORY CHOCOLATE LOUNGE Sugar Factory has opened its flagship restaurant and retail destination in the Fashion Show including its Sugar Factory Chocolate Lounge. Located on the second floor of the Plaza at Fashion Show, the lounge will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Upon arrival, guests will delve into a chocolate covered fantasy in a space embellished with rich gold and caramel tones, luxurious cocoa-colored furniture, divine treats and floorto-ceiling windows that overlook stunning sights of the Strip. This new addition to the sweet location is perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages, but especially for adults looking for a more intimate dining experience. In addition to an indulgent selection of dishes, all cocktails and beverages are served in original delectable chocolate dipped glassware. Sugar Factory Chocolate Lounge 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S. | Las Vegas NV 89109 702.685.0483 | sugarfactory.com/location/fashion-show/
TOPGOLF LAS VEGAS Topgolf Las Vegas is open to locals, tourists, golfers and non-golfers, bringing the city a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience with great food and drink. The menu offers a fresh twist on American classics and comfort food. Chef Chris Vaughn has created dishes featuring new seasonal items that all guests can enjoy while hitting a few golf balls in their bay or watching their favorite sports game in The Yard. Topgolf offers 108 climate-controlled hitting bays, two pools, cabanas, concert venue, VIP suites, five bars, special event spaces, a Callaway Fitting Studio and Topgolf retail shop. Spanning four levels and 105,000 square feet, the Topgolf flagship location in Las Vegas stands as the biggest Topgolf venue to date. Topgolf Las Vegas MGM Grand | 4627 Koval Lane | Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.933.8458 | topgolf.com
DU-PAR’S Walk into Du-Par’s and one is transported to another time and place. First opened in 1938, Du-Par’s is known for its pancakes with the recipe under lock and key. The stepby-step process to craft the batter involves hours of preparation, which explains why the pancakes remain a best seller. Other delicious pastries such as bear claws, cinnamon rolls and cheese danish are among the fresh bakery items. Each glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice is made to order. Lunch choices include Tiny’s Classic Patty Melt, served on grilled rye bread with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese. For dinner, try Zucchini Reggiano Parmesan made with hand-sliced fresh zucchini, dipped in buttermilk and crispy panko, fried to a golden brown and topped with Reggiano Parmesan cheese. Du-Par’s Suncoast Hotel and Casino | 9090 Alta Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89145 702.636.5570 | suncoastcasino.com/dine/du-pars W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 2 6 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
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SILVERTON CASINO OFFERS BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH EXPERIENCES By Ashley Glenn
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ilverton Casino is known for its fantastic off Strip atmosphere that is sure to delight locals. The casino also offers a wide variety of top quality restaurants featuring fantastic deals for those looking for a great breakfast or brunch. With so many excellent restaurants to choose from at Silverton Casino, one might want to eat breakfast for all three meals. Mi Casa Grill Cantina Mi Casa Grill Cantina is now offering special Saturday and Sunday brunches from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They serve popular south-of-the-border dishes such as eggs in any style over a corn tortilla with refried beans, ranchero salsa, crema and cotija cheese that are available alongside other popular dishes. Bottomless Bloody Marias, Micheladas or House Margaritas are also available during this time. With authentic brunch cuisine, Mi Casa Grill Cantina is offering a twist on a typical brunch and giving a top-quality experience. Seasons Buffet Seasons Buffet also serves a scrumptious Bellini Brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Catering to all palates, Seasons Buffet offers a variety of dishes. Family-friendly with live action, the buffet is one of the best in Las Vegas and hungry customers can watch their food prepared right before their eyes. Seasons
Buffet assures a dining experience where quality is equal to quantity with the freshest flavors possible. Sundance Grill Sundance Grill features a full breakfast menu served 24/7. The Loco Moco is a grilled angus burger served over steamed rice topped with a choice of eggs covered with brown gravy and grilled onions. Classics such as a choice of ham steak, chicken fried steak or New York Steak is offered or Joe’s Shuffle made with scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, mushrooms, onions and spinach. Breakfast doesn’t have to be just in the morning when it comes to Sundance Grill. Cracker Barrel An all-time breakfast favorite, Cracker Barrel also caters to those who prefer breakfast to be an all-day affair. As the first Cracker Barrel to open in Nevada, breakfast lovers can enjoy a full southern-style breakfast with house specials like country fried steak, two fresh eggs and a choice of fried apples or its famous hash brown casserole. There are also classics like buttermilk blueberry or pecan pancakes and delicious French toast. A beloved breakfast spot, and one Las Vegas locals can finally enjoy in their own city, Cracker Barrel has all the fixings for everyone’s breakfast needs with its Southern hospitality. Cracker Barrel is located off-property in a freestanding building.
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Silverton Casino combines the comfort of an upscale lodge with a full-service casino, live entertainment, spacious guestrooms and suites, live gaming tables and over 1,500 slots and video poker machines. Silverton Casino also offers affordable vacation packages, free shuttle transportation to McCarran International Airport and the Strip and an adjoining 165,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops flagship store.
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WINES & DINES
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WINES SPIRITS Summer wines bloom with floral and fruit notes
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efreshing, fruity and fresh with hints of blossoms are just some of the words to describe summer wines. Summer temperatures might be in the triple digits but these selections combine cool taste with sunny thoughts. Celebrate this time of year by toasting to the season poolside or dining al fresco.
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Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc
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Fleur de Mer Rosé
Cool off this summer with a glass of Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc. This refreshing wine from New Zealand showcases zesty aromas of grapefruit and lime, followed by vibrant flavors of mandarin orange, green apple and white tea. Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for picnics, pool parties and patio dining. Enjoy with salads, seafood, antipasto and spicy Asian cuisine.
This fresh and lively white reveals bright flavors of key lime, juicy pear and ripe tropical fruits. Mouth-watering acidity is balanced with lush fruit and subtle minerality. The finish is crisp, clean and very refreshing. It’s like summer in a bottle!
A classic, French Rosé with intense aromas of watermelon, cherry and raspberry, the palate is dry, yet fruity, with ripe flavors of berries, citrus and hints of rose petals. This wine is delicious on its own and quite versatile with food. Pair with salads, light pasta dishes, seafood and mild cheeses.
Allegrini Valpolicella Superiore The Valpolicella Superiore from Allegrini is a delightful, easy drinking red with aromas of black cherry, almond and fresh herbs. The palate is silky, with red fruits, delicate floral notes and balanced acidity. Enjoy this wine slightly chilled in order to bring out the bright fruit flavors. Pair with pasta, pizza, grilled meats, baked or grilled fish and roasted vegetables. Salute!
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Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir This aromatic Pinot Noir opens with fresh strawberry, currant and hints of vanilla. Crisp red fruit flavors continue on the palate, followed by lovely acidity and velvety tannins. The finish is nicely balanced with lush fruit, spice and French oak. An elegant Pinot Noir that is extremely versatile with food and perfect for sipping on a warm summer night.
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DEVOTION VODKA ENJOY THE COOL TASTE OF THESE COCKTAILS
ummertime is here with triple digit temperatures and hot nights. But with the right cocktail made with Devotion Vodka, the fun continues with tasty beverages poolside, on the lake or in a favorite establishment.
Mixwell is also available at Lee’s Discount Liquor, Total Wines & More, Wynn Las Vegas and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Add all ingredients into a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a pink pepper.
Pure Devotion Vodka is the original sugar-free, gluten-free vodka, distilled six times using the purest of water through an extra deionizing process. It was recently voted by the New York International Spirits competition as the gluten-free vodka of the year.
Devotion Vodka is sugar-free, gluten-free and non-GMO. Using 100 percent corn, it is 80 proof vodka with flavors including blackberry and blueberry, coconut, blood orange, wild cherry, Cosmo, tiki tea and original (known as Pure). Devotion Vodka is the only vodka allowed to put gluten-free, no sugar added and no allergen on its label.
Mixwell offers a range of premium sodas created by Hollywood bartender Billy Ray. Each flavor is specifically crafted to pair with quality spirits such as Devotion Vodka. The unique, resealable 12-ounce can is designed to lock in the freshness between each pour ensuring every mix is perfect. Each can has three servings, making Mixwell an ideal partner for mixing your own cocktail.
Devotion Vodka is available at Lee’s Discount Liquor, Whole Foods, Total Wine and other retail outlets. Park on Fremont and Commonwealth offer Devotion Vodka in downtown Las Vegas, and Cabo Wabo Cantina offers it on the Las Vegas Strip. For more information, visit devotionvodka. com.
SUMMERTIME VODKA TONIC Add 2 parts of Pure Devotion Vodka to 4 parts of Mixwell Dandelion tonic, add fresh lemons or limes, mix and pour over ice. You’ll be chillin’ in no time.
CHASING THE GREYHOUND
1 Part Pure Devotion Vodka 3 Parts Mixwell Grapefruit Soda 1 Wedge Grapefruit Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes, add all ingredients and garnish with grapefruit or a sprig of rosemary.
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1½ Parts Blood Orange Devotion Vodka ¾ Part Mixwell Grapefruit Soda ¾ Part Lime Juice 10 Whole Pink Peppers Add all ingredients into a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a pink pepper.
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Mix 2 parts Blood Orange Devotion Vodka to 4 parts Mixwell Grapefruit Soda, mix and pour into a highball glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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CHEF OSCAR SANCHEZ Bringing a global cuisine to Las Vegas
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success in the hotels,” he said. After operating a restaurant, he realized he would rather cater and create different cuisines for different events. Chef Sanchez can offer Colombian, Mexican, Italian, French, Filipino, Spanish, Portuguese, Peruvian, American classic and others. He can also tailor menus for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
hef Oscar Sanchez is passionate about food including its preparation, presentation and taste. Chef Sanchez has learned from many chefs during his career and continues to master his skills. He has worked in every aspect in the restaurant business including as an executive chef and restaurateur. His new venture is Oscar Catering.
Recently married with a blended family of six children, he wants to educate as many people as possible on a healthier dining lifestyle, especially children. He has a goal to lecture at schools to help guide children.
Born and raised in a small town in Colombia, South America, Chef Sanchez’s sister helped him move to the United States for the chance of a better life. He did not speak English and started his culinary career as a dishwasher. But he was very driven with tons of ambition, wanting to learn everything he could from people that he admired. He became a selftaught chef who wanted to express his love of food by obtaining knowledge of international cuisine. “In Las Vegas, we have people who travel here from around the world,” he explained. “We have also have people living here who come from other countries. I want to offer any cuisine, especially when I am catering a party or special event.” This is one of his goals for the success of his new company. His first career choice was to become a pilot in the Air Force but due to his eyesight was unable to pursue that dream. Chef Sanchez
thought about the delicious meals prepared by his grandmother and mother and decided to become a chef. Following his dreams, he was hired at the Bellagio to assist the chefs in food preparation. Chef Sanchez became the head chef at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino and worked there for five years. There was a position at Caesars Palace and then a promotion as Executive Chef at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel where he worked for four years. Chef Sanchez mastered Spanish cuisine and created many new recipes, helping the venue to be ranked as No. 8 as best cuisine in a city with thousands of places to eat. “I decided to open my own place after my
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Chef Sanchez has also created recipes that he would like to share with people to take home and enjoy better health. He incorporates his passion, knowledge and expertise to create tasty, healthier food from around the world.
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TECOPA TIME FOR A RELAXING ROAD TRIP
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hile the bright lights, glitz and glamour of Las Vegas attracts over 42 million visitors a year, there is more to Southern Nevada and surrounding areas. Historic highways and rural towns offer a chance to explore the southwest. It is just not desert terrain either, but mountains, rivers and an incredible night sky. Whether into hiking, photography and other outdoor activities or indoor fun, a road trip to Tecopa will offer relaxation and a new perspective. Part of the fun of a road trip is stopping at attractions along the way that might go unnoticed. Surrounded by desert landscape and history, roads to and from Las Vegas are also pathways to history and nature enclaves. Whether a registered historic place or centuries-old farm, these roadside attractions will add to the spirit of the trip as well as give a different perspective of the southwest. Tecopa, California is 82 miles west of Las Vegas and the drive encompasses a different
By Debbie Hall landscape of the high desert close to Death Valley. This is the chance to see different plants, especially flowering cacti, and one can view the Kingston Mountain Range in bloom. On the way to Tecopa, Cactus Joe’s Las Vegas Nursery is 25 miles southwest of Las Vegas in the small town of Blue Diamond, Nevada. The cactus nursery and Asian and Western-themed gardens features cacti, agave, succulents, ocotillo and yucca as well as a Joshua Tree forest, Petrified Forest and labyrinth. There is also a rock and gift shop, southwestern pottery land and wedding chapel. Set up to view, as well as purchase, is concrete statues, metal yard art, unique wooden patio furniture, decorative rainbow glass, rocks, gems and minerals. There is an actual Cactus Joe who is an expert in horticulture and surrounding native Nevada flora and fauna. Continuing to Tecopa, the China Ranch Date Farm & Bakery is on the way and with its underground water; the date trees are blossoming and heavy with fruit. The family owned and operated date farm features date palms, cottonwoods and willows with a stream that runs through the area surrounding the farm. There are 10 varieties of dates with products such as cakes, muffins and bread offered for sale. The ranch has been in existence since the 1850s and the first crop of dates was planted in the 1920s. A small museum was opened onsite in 2009 exhibiting the history of the area along with a gift shop. Once in Tecopa, rest, relax and revitalize at Tecopa Hot Springs Resort located approximately two miles off State Highway 127. With a campground, motel and cabins, natural hot spring water is piped into soaking tubs,
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silky ancient mineral waters heated by mother earth. There is 24-hour access with two private soaking tubs located in the bathhouse with showers for men and women. Each room with tub has a skylight for natural light. The motel offers three additional soaking tubs and both bathhouse and motel tubs have latches for privacy. The highly mineralized water is known to soothe sore and achy bodies and bodywork by local therapist Karin Pine is available. The Bistro at the resort is a culinary treasure of New American Cuisine. Culinary delights tempt the palate Friday, Saturday and Sunday whether a finely-crafted meal or a burger and fries. Their goal is to serve nourishing food for body and soul and live music adds to the experience on Saturdays. A day trip to Tecopa can soothe mind, body and soul. Cactus Joe’s Blue Diamond Nursery 12740 Blue Diamond Road Blue Diamond, NV 89004 702.875.1968 cactusjoeslasvegas.com China Ranch Date Farm & Bakery Tecopa, CA 92389 760.852.4415 chinaranch.com Tecopa Hot Springs Resort 860 Tecopa Hot Springs Road Tecopa, CA 92389 760.852.4420 tecopahotsprings.org
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WHAT’S Instagram (which is now more popular than Twitter) is one of the go-to socials to check out trends in cooking and styling. Of course, everyone wants to look cool and fresh during the hot summer months with the latest in makeup and accessories. Check out the latest being shared online and in retail.
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TOP 3 BEAUTY NEEDS FOR SUMMER Sephora Collection PRO Dimensional Highlighting Palette, $42 Add a custom, summery glow to your look with this amazing palette. Whether you want the dewy look, to be glowing or glossy, or just enhance your natural, this palette is all you need at the tip of your makeup sponge. The highly blendable formula allows a little product to go a long way and last longer. Sephora Collection Brow Highlighting Gel, $12 Add a little brightness and hold to your brows with this gel that sculpts, conditions and highlights. The micro-tapered brow brush allows you to build color and shape brows easily with ultimate precision. Sephora Collection PRO Essentials Brush Set, $175 Tie all of these favorites together with this curated set of 11 bestselling and toprated Sephora Collection PRO brushes. The sturdy case keeps the brushes organized, protected and accessible. Features the new and exclusive PRO Complexion Fan Brush #54, along with a foundation, concealer, blush, contour and eye brushes.
KEEP COLLECTIVE’S NEW SUMMER LINE KEEP Collective, a sister company of Stella and Dot, just released its summer line of coveted inspiration beads and Major League Baseball charms. The inspiration beads are designed to stir up the good memories from your life: lapis for wisdom, howlite for calm and serenity, and turquoise to celebrate your friendships. Each bracelet can be further customized with some of the over 400 charms that KEEP offers. Is the ballpark your happy spot? Check out the MLB-branded charms: one for each team and ones to celebrate the season of concessions: hot dogs, peanuts and pop. Charms start at $7 and KEEPers start at $19. Visit keepcollective.com/with/jflo for more information or to have a design session.
INSTANT POT If you’ve been anywhere on Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen recipes cooked in the Instant Pot with hashtags showing those dishes. This one pot really does it all: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, saute/browning, steamer and yogurt maker. While it did have a bit of a learning curve, preparing rice that normally takes over 45 minutes to cook on the stove was done in 12 minutes. The Instant Pot is designed to speed up cooking times two to six times, which also helps to preserve nutrients in your food. Healthier food, speeding up cooking time and having five less appliances on the kitchen counter is the best. Learn more at instanpot.com. Prices vary and the pot can be purchased from major retailers.
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TYME STYLE IRON TYME Style Iron is another Instagram phenomenon that also comes with a bit of a learning curve. Luckily, virtual stylists are available to teach you how to get the look you want in almost no time, whether it is beachy waves, bouncy curls or silky straight. Best of all – the curls should last for a few days … it is no wonder why this iron is named TYME Style. Save time on your styling and keep your look for days. Each TYME Iron includes a oneyear warranty, 30-day money back guarantee (though that is not needed), a one-on-one style session and a TYME Traveler Heat Sleeve so you can take it on the go. $189 Visit tymestyle.com
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SUE PEMBERTON By Andeen Rose-Clark, ADD Hair & Make Up
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ue Pemberton is an international artistic director, master colorist and world traveler.
She is listed as one of 50 in the book, “Top 50 Hairstylists” by Rick Morton, ranked in the top 40 in the world for platform artists and No. 14 in the world for colorists by BE magazine. Pemberton is accomplished in color chemistry, practical and advanced application, techniques, salon artistry and fashion while also maintaining a keen sense of real world wearability and practical application. Her most outstanding achievements are in color, where she is active as an expert, an artist, leader, mentor and an inspiration among her peers in the industry. Born and raised in a small town in the United Kingdom, she was a cosmetologist by trade at age 16 but continued her studies. “As a young artist I was extremely shy. I had to learn how to talk to clients. By 18, I was fully qualified as a cosmetologist,” she told Las Vegas Woman magazine.
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Las Vegas Woman magazine: Why did you want to move to the United States? Sue Pemberton: At 16, my grandma and I toured on a Greyhound motorcoach for three weeks. I knew then I wanted to come back to America. At 21, I sold my Spitfire sports car for 1,000 pounds, bought a ticket to Los Angeles and with $600 dollars in my pocket and a suitcase. LVW: What was your life like in the United States? SP: My first job was at a beauty supply store; I walked in, the shelves were dusty and the store in disarray. I told the owner he needed help and had to hire me. He told me I was cheeky and I replied, “of course I am” so he hired me. I also worked at a health club where they liked my accent and me. I was the receptionist. After awhile, I got my cosmetology license and once I had that, the owner of the supply store made me a workstation, which allowed him to carry professional products while I built my clientele. Realizing I needed more, I moved to Santa Monica [California]. Working at Salon, Ravello, my station was on a platform like a stage. The manufacturer I worked for helped grow my career, and along with my hard work, I became the international artistic director and master colorist. Up until recently, I have traveled the world educating artists. LVW: What countries and continents have you traveled to for education? SP: South America, Egypt, Asia, South Africa, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It would be easier if I told you where I have not been. LVW: What brought you to Las Vegas? SP: The economy. I moved here almost 14 years ago. Traveling all the time, I was never home and living in California is expensive so it made sense. LVW: What are some of your awards?
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SP: In the cosmetology world, the North American Hairdressing Award is the Oscar in our field. I’ve been nominated eight times and won two times, 2007 and 2013. The nominations always outweigh the wins, you have to walk into this with a realistic mindset, and my slogan is, “ Life is not about winning or losing, life is about passion!” In 2014 I received the Intercoiffure Award, The ‘Icons of Color.” There were only six of us in the world to receive this award including Gina Khan, Kris Sorbie, Sonya Dove, Beth Minardi and Roy Peters. LVW: What are your future plans? SP: Rather than work for a specific manufacturer, I am going to do it on my own. This allows me to work with several companies. I’ve relaunched Sue Pemberton Color Academy (suepemberton.com). Education is what drives me and I love it. I have put together an education program called the Artistic Journey. It enables the artist to understand the steps it takes to achieve the end result of a color. The classes I offer can be broken down and is tailored to the needs of the group. I’m also taking new clients at my private studio salon located in Henderson, Nevada. I can reached by calling 702.348.5494 or emailing suepemberton@mac.com.
SUE PEMBERTON LVW: What tips, tools and technique are your favorites? SP: I have my favorite tail comb, foils and favorites in several color lines. When you are a colorist, you can use any line, you just have to know if it’s a level darker or lighter, cooler or warmer.
LVW: What do you want the world to know about you? SP: I am a down to earth, normal person that comes from a small village in England. If you work hard and are passionate, anyone can LVW: What is your favorite app? SP: I’m working with a new app, MIA, My achieve his or her dreams. Intelligent Assistant. MIA has forever changed the world of hair color management by LVW: What advice would you give to younger bringing order and improving bottom lines artists? with innovative technology. It’s an app all SP: You have to know your craft, you have to learn and perfect it everyday. Be proud of hairstylist can use. what you do. Continue to learn. A good thing LVW: Where does your inspiration come for me, if I am teaching the young people in the audience they are there because they from? SP: Artists, paintings by Claude Monet, Van want to learn and grow. It makes it a better Gough, designers, inspire color and beauty, environment because they choose to be there. designers such as Balenciaga, Alexander I am a big believer that if you stop learning you stop succeeding. McQueen, their work is brilliant.
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JANICE-MARIE WILSON AND YVONNE RODRIGUEZ Helping others to Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good
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ouldn’t you love to look good, feel good and do good every moment of your life? Janice-Marie Wilson and Yvonne Rodriguez have made it their mission to enjoy life, discovering new favorites that will do just that. Their YouTube show, “Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good,” inspires women to look their best, feel extraordinary and do all the things that make life sparkle. Janice-Marie and Yvonne believe that everyone has the ability to look, feel and do good. But sometimes women forget. The everyday stresses of life can make women unhappy, listless and lethargic. This show is an upbeat reminder to take a breath, have some fun and learn something new. It brings Janice-Marie and Yvonne’s latest, greatest discoveries and their real-life experiences. They share the latest trends in fashion, makeup, beauty secrets, food, libations, health tips, recipes, trendy places and whatever entertaining antics bring delight. Janice-Marie and Yvonne are bold, courageous women who believe that happiness and good health are key ingredients to having a great life. Their motto is that “success is measured by the amount of joy you feel.”
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We’re two women who want to share our love, sparkle and belief in unicorns. - Janice-Marie Wilson and Yvonne Rodriguez Janice-Marie is an image-consultant, travel editor for Jetsetters magazine, talk show host, author of three books, fashion show producer, fundraiser, creative director, manager of a designer fashion boutique, keynote speaker, former IBM executive, mother, wife, entrepreneur and forever friend. She has a master’s degree in art from Northwestern University and posts a blog at janicemariewilson.com. Yvonne has owned and operated numerous women’s fashion boutiques including the flagship store PINK the Boutique in
Boca Park. Her latest endeavor is the fashion subscription box, MIXTBOX.com, delivering boutique clothing and accessories to a person’s home. Yvonne has a master’s degree in public health with a focus in nutrition. She is an image consultant, trendsetter, photographer, entrepreneur, creative director, wife, mother and true friend. David Rodriguez, who is the recipient of three Emmy Awards, produces their YouTube show. He is a musician, songwriter, creative director and visual artist. He has worked for Warner Bros.
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EYES, MAKEUP AND BUGS Avoiding problems... Bugs in our eyelashes! By Dr. Cynthia Payne
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es, it can happen. Everyone has bacteria and mites living on the skin and this is usually a beneficial relationship but when overpopulation occurs, there is a problem. When they are able to overpopulate in the eyelashes and eyelid margins, eyes become red, itchy, irritated and dry, causing styes, flaking around the lashes, lash dropout and, in severe cases, contribute to eyelid oil gland dropout, which is irreversible. As a person ages, the skin around the eyes becomes more lax (wrinkles) and with the warmth and moisture from the eye creates a great environment for bacteria and mites to live and overpopulate. The mite (Demodex) population also increases when a person gets older. Soap stings, so many people, es-
Dr Tanya Gill the creator of We Love Eyes products
pecially women, are not cleaning the eyelid margins and eyelashes close to the base of the lashes very well. When one does not wash off eye makeup at night, bacteria and mites are being fed. It is important to not only take off makeup at night but to clean brushes and replace makeup as required. It is hard to look your best with flaky crusties at the lash line. Not removing mascara can also cause eyelashes to become dry, brittle and break off and shed faster. There are a couple of options for cleaning the eyelid and eyelashes. Traditionally, I have instructed patients to use baby shampoo with warm water and scrub the eyelid margin and eyelashes. This does not sting but does not give the benefit of other products on the market. One of the newest collections of products on the market is We Love Eyes developed by optometrist Dr. Tanya Gill. This line of products is an all natural, non-toxic cleanser/ makeup remover developed specifically for the eyes. It is formulated with tea tree oil that kills bacteria and Demodex but is very comfortable to use on the eyelid margin and eyelashes. There are three We Love Eyes products. Tea Tree Eyelid & Eyelash Eye Makeup Remover Oil is made with tea tree oil, jojoba oil and grapeseed oil. This oil removes makeup and moisturizes and conditions the eyelashes. Want your eyelashes to grow longer and healthier? This will help by keeping the base of the lashes healthy. We Love Eyes Pro Tea Tree Eyelid & Eyelash Cleansing Oil has a higher concentration of tea tree oil to help treat active bacteria or Demodex infections. After gently scrubbing the base of the W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s Âť 4 7 Âť S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
eyelashes with the oil, the oil is cleaned off with We Love Eyes Tea Tree Eyelid Foaming Cleanser. This cleanser is gentle enough to clean the eyelashes and the eyelid margins. The We Love Eyes Tea Tree Eyelid Foaming Cleanser can be used to clean your fake eyelashes when you remove them. If you have eyelash extensions, the foaming cleanser is great to use to keep the base of your eyelashes clean and healthy. Bacteria and Demodex really like to grow with eyelash extensions because women try to be so careful about touching them in order to protect their investment in the cost of having them applied. Cost does not matter if lashes fall out from an infection so be very diligent about keeping the eyelid margin and base of eyelashes clean. All We Love Eyes products are available at Trendsetter Eyewear. To schedule an appointment for an eye exam or to buy the products, call 702.479.5222 or visit TrendsetterEyewear.com
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veryone wants to look good and Secret Body Las Vegas, a luxury destination medical spa, helps anyone achieve that goal. Secret Body is the secret outof-town destination for the most discriminating of customers. Clients fly in from around the country for private treatment regiments. In Las Vegas, clients will drive miles from the all areas of the valley for its five-star extraordinary treatment experience. Secret Body, a non-surgical medical spa, is selected as a recommended vendor by Four Seasons because of its quality of work and respect for privacy for special guests of that resort. The center will be placed on the Four Seasons Recommends app as well as on the map given to guests of Four Seasons.
The staff strives that every client is given exceptional quality of work including personal service and custom treatment programs to achieve natural, lasting results in a relaxing, healthy environment. Body Contouring and Coolsculpting are two of its specialties since 2013. CoolSculpting is a non-invasive, clinically proven procedure to selectively reduce stubborn fat using a patented cooling technology. It is a safe procedure cleared by the FDA that gently cools unwanted fat cells in the body to induce a natural, controlled elimination of fat cells. This reduces fat in treated areas of the body without harming surrounding tissues. There is no down time, which is an advantage in many people’s busy schedule. Secret Body also incorporates the elements of a spa. Chairs and tables are covered in soft, warm blankets with pleasing colors. Soothing music is played in the background in an atmosphere of calm and quiet. Its staff includes a highly trained team of certified laser technicians with years of experience and medical assistants, with supervision by a plastic surgeon, working together for maximum results for each client. As one staff member stated, “I love seeing my clients afterwards. We follow up, ask how they are doing and see how they are doing with their new look. I see a new confidence in so many of them and that is what we strive for.”
One client has been traveling from her home in the northwest to Henderson because of the staff and results. “Since getting treatments, so much has changed for me. I am so impressed that they always offer the latest in technology and up-to-date lasers with very competitive and reasonable prices.” Her boyfriend, who is doctor, is also a client and has recommended the Secret Body to over 20 patients. A successful real estate agent in her 60s decided to try a procedure and now is a client. “I just fell in love with the place. The staff is non-judgmental and it is such a warm and inviting atmosphere. This is a respite from a very busy career and life. It just makes me feel good about myself.” Secret Body Las Vegas Anthem Highlands Shopping Center 2810 Bicentennial Parkway, Suite 130 702.564.1982 | anthemsecretbody.com
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CHECKPOINTS THROUGHOUT
YOUR CAREER T
By Meghan Bailey
here are certain points during your career that you will need to step back and re-examine where you are going and what you are looking for. Just like seasons during the year, there are different seasons in your life. Life being as unpredictable as it is can sometimes catch you off guard and the goals you had set for yourself throughout your dream career path may not be working anymore. Here are five key times in your life to re-examine where you want to be. One to Three Years After College/High School
Sometimes you major just to major, other times you know your path. Either way, once the books are put away and it’s time to live in the real world you have to figure out what the real world is to you. Does it mean moving away for a dream job? Taking an internship? Now is the time for you to take a chance and see where the world will take you.
On Your 29th Birthday
You are five to seven years into your career, things may be going great, but there are some things on the horizon that you need to prepare for. Whether it be your personal values, a family you want to start or the inevitable glass ceiling you are going to have to conquer in the corporate world.
Your 35th Birthday, Or The First Promotion You Were Passed Over For in Your 30s
This is a good midway point in your career. You’ve had time to grow and make mistakes. Now it’s time to get down to
business. At this stage in your career, you’ve put the work in, and you know what it takes. Are you where you want to be? Have your morals, goals or aspirations changed? What do you want (with no one else in the picture)?
The Prime Earning Age
When you hit 39 or so, you will be in the prime earning window of your career, and this window affects you long term. This is the time you need to check your surroundings (glassdoor.com or salary.com) to see if what you are earning is near the top point in your market. If not, it’s time to evaluate what to do about it. Your income at this age is necessary because of retirement. You may have a harder time after this to get to where you want to be, not impossible, but this is the time to figure it out.
Close to Feeling Done
Retirement. At some point in your career, there will be a switch that happens. You will start to feel complete in the sense of your career, and you may feel a pull to do other things with your talents besides corporate work. Your finances are sound; you feel that your time in the workplace is coming to an end. When this happens, be honest with what a retirement would look like for you. Will you volunteer? Travel? Take on a less stressful and non-paying job just to get out of the house? When you’ve put your time in, figure out what you want out of time moving forward. No matter when you check in on yourself, know that it is okay to change your path. Life is made with zigs and zags, a straight line never happens. Being a successful corporate working woman one day and then wanting to stay home to raise your family the next is ok. Working in a nonprofit only to realize you like the idea of working in a corporate setting is okay too. It is your path and you only need to please yourself.
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UMBILICAL STEM CELL THERAPY EQUALS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE By Dr. Michael Mall
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mbilical cord derived stem cells have been demonstrated to be the most potent type of stem in terms of regenerating human cells and reversing disease states in over 100 different conditions including Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, traumatic brain injuries, neuropathies, diabetes, Parkinsons disease, dementia and stroke injury. The stem cells do not come from any embryonic tissue from unborn fetuses but instead they do come from the umbilical cords, not paid for, after passing the FDA tissue bank screening form, and are the only FDA-approved stem cell product. Although the umbilical cord stem cell product is FDA approved, they are not specifically FDA approved for any specific indication. There are well over 200,000 studies documenting the benefits of stem cell therapy for a variety of medical diseases and over 20,000 studies specifically studying umbilical cord stem cells. Doctors can administer umbilical cord stem cells to patients that have conditions being studied with umbilical cord cells but not make claims of treating that particular condition with stem cells to be FDA compliant. Doctors can only point to the benefits of umbilical cord stem cells achieved in an overwhelming number of studies completed showing the benefits. There are three types of stem cells currently being used: Umbilical cord derived, a person’s adipose (fat) derived and a person’s own bone
marrow derived. Only umbilical cord derived is FDA approved and anyone can receive them since there are no HLA typing markers on these cells. If a person undergoes the procedure to harvest their own stem cells (bone marrow or fat derived), only that person can receive those stem cells back. Also, if a person undergoes a procedure to harvest his or her stem cells, those cells are the same age as the person. Umbilical cord derived stem cells are easy to administer and are essentially zero years old.
The stem cells do not come from any embryonic tissue from unborn fetuses but instead they do come from the umbilical cords... How do they work? The umbilical cord stem cells once introduced into the body through an IV are drawn to areas of damage, injury, inflammation and degeneration by signals given off from those damaged and inflamed tissues. The stem cells set up immunomodulary centers wherever there is damaged tissue in order to recruit cells to repair damage, as well as produce antiinflammatory and healing peptides and proteins to help in the regeneration of tissue. Approximately 20 million live umbilical cord stem cells are introduced through an W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 5 2 » S P R I N G 2 0 1 7
IV, and those cells continue to double every 28 hours to a maximum of sixty-five times producing approximately 600 septillion cells that secrete healing immunomodulary proteins and incorporate themselves into the regenerating tissue. Since these umbilical cord stem cells cross the blood brain barrier, they can regenerate brain and nerve tissues. These umbilical cord cells also regenerate cartilage, bone, connective tissue, muscle, organ tissue and skin. The full effects of regenerating damaged and inflamed tissues can take up to six months to accomplish. It is interesting to note that stem cells from bone marrow have been used in orthopedic and spine surgeries for over twenty years with great success in improving surgical outcomes. Now there is a way to regenerate any degenerated tissue in the body whether from trauma, aging, or disease processes with a simple IV infusion of umbilical cord stem cells.
To schedule a consultation about possibly receiving this treatment, call Dr. Michael Mall at 702.733.7966.
THE BOYS OF SUMMER By Tiger Devore, Ph.D.
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omen have been fighting for equal rights as long as history can record the battle. However, there are plenty of successful and independent women in Las Vegas, and as they gain financial and emotional independence from men, their sexuality begins to resemble what has traditionally been seen as more male in its expression than traditionally female. One aspect is the phenomenon of older women taking on younger male lovers, once seen only as the territory of older men with younger women. It used to be that older women coupling with younger men remained hidden. Now cougars may get a wry smile, but it is more accepted today. The media really wants to pay attention to Demi Moore and Madonna, the 50-something women with the 20and 30-something man. In the retirement community, the need for companionship and the comfort of love continues after the loss of a long-term partner. Women still outlive men, so its not uncommon for seniors to be in relationships where an older woman enjoys the company of a man who is younger than her, but are really peers in other ways. So what’s the truth? In reality, some prejudices do play out in fact but sometimes its important to realize that these can also be healthy, loving relationships.
Often the high sex drive of the younger man may be just right for the older woman who is biologically more interested in sex for pleasure, rather than for procreation. Just as is true for men, after a divorce, dating someone younger can be invigorating for a woman, making her feel young again after the trauma of divorce. The psychology behind this is that many times after divorce, the newly free person will go back emotionally to the age they were when they last dated, and be a better match emotionally for a younger partner. Some women are very clear that they really want to date a younger man so that they can have the kind of dominance and control in relationships that allows them to feel more secure. There may be other emotional challenges: the younger man’s difference in maturity may be a hindrance to socializing with the peers of the older woman; there are issues of shared experience, like the music or television shows or political history that isn’t shared in the relationship. Sometimes none of these considerations matter at all, and the younger man is simply attracted to older women and always has been. This is a natural category of sexual type, and those relationships can last until the death of either partner, which isn’t always the older woman. So watch your prejudices: their love could be real and very long lasting, despite your judgments. W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 5 3 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
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SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN IMPORTANT CHOICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROTECTION By Debbie Hall
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ccording to statistics released by the FBI, violent crime has increased in 2016 with a 6.3 percent increase in urban areas such as Las Vegas. It can be a scary world, but there are precautions and training for women as well as decisions and responsibilities for personal protection. Andeen Rose, owner/operator of ADD Hair & Make Up, recently obtained a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm at all times. Rose works with celebrities and big production shows which means she works all hours of the day and night. “I felt I needed more protection,” she stated. “Sometimes at night, I walk in parking lots with no lights, and my husband also works odd hours, so I decided it was time to take this step to protect myself.” While she took her training at another location she is organizing a class for woman through the 1 Lucky Gal Networking Group. “I learned so much in my class. We discussed the ramifications of owning a gun and the fact that if you pull out your gun, you need to be prepared to shoot to kill, not just wound. But we were also trained to not be the aggressor; that pulling a gun is not the answer,” she explained. There is also the reality that if anyone shoots someone else, they are held liable, and will be taken to jail while the case is investigated. The biggest takeaway for Rose was to keep a business card of a criminal defense attorney in a wallet, NOT stored in a device. The police will allow a business card to be retrieved but will not hand over a phone or other device. While she has always had her own gun, it was her husband who maintained the firearms. After a few mishaps in class, Rose now maintains her own weapons because gun safety is imperative and the gun owner is solely responsible. As part of her upcoming class to be held at Discount Fire Arms, all aspects of gun ownership will be taught. For more information, visit 1luckygal.com. Stephanie Costello is the lead firearms instructor with Archangel Training Solutions in partnership with The Range 702 and state of Nevada certified carry con-
cealed weapons instructor. According to Costello, “Women are the fastest growing segment in the industry for firearms. I believe there is an element of confidence to shoot and operate a gun safely and effectively.” She stated that with proper training and knowledge of the laws, women can be responsible gun owners while protecting themselves. Costello urges all women to first take an introductory class, which will discuss different firearms, fundamentals of marksmanship, laws and responsibilities of gun ownership. After that class, women can make the best choices for themselves and The Range 702 also offers classes for women only. Patti Stewart, Pearl Director for Damsels in Defense, offers products and services dedicated to equipping, empowering and educating women with selfdefense tools. Stewart is an internationally certified self-defense instructor who emphasizes that “women need to always be aware of their surroundings. People are totally focused on their phones. The first thing I teach is that to be really be aware of everyone and everything and if there is something that doesn’t feel right, a woman’s intuition is always right.” Always carry something when walking to a car, whether a pen, keys, stun gun or pepper spray, she advises. Even if one has a purse and grocery bags in one hand and surrounded by her children, still keep one hand free because if a woman is attacked, she will be pushed to the ground in four seconds. While unfortunate that women must make precautions for safety, it is everyone’s responsibility and with the right training, can protect oneself and their family.
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COVER STORY
JODI FRIEDMAN
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JOURNEY FROM REAL ESTATE BROKER TO REIKI MASTER
hen someone is able to realize the depth of their spectacular spiritual gifts, they can create an extraordinary life filled with divine creative joy! From an early age, Jodi Friedman knew that she had a special gift to love people deeply by how she was able to inspire them.
Jodi described the experience as a softening of the heart; a surrendering of everything she had known up until that point. Her senses really expanded when she found Reiki Healing and Energy Balancing. Reiki means “Universal Life Force Energy” and out of the many modalities she has studied, this one truly resonates with her.
At certain times in people’s lives they come to a fork in the road, and for Jodi that fork changed the direction of her life and elevated her dreams in an unexpected way. When her daughter was 8 years old, Jodi experienced a spiritual awakening that changed everything in her world. She received what some have experienced as a “Night of the Soul Awakening,” which could be considered a rebirth of their most natural and carefree potential. As an adult, this event was the precursor of her intentional spiritual journey into herself. She had seen glimpses of this path at the age of five with a brain injury in a car accident and later while she was studying at Arizona State University. There she began to receive and write spiritual poetry through automatic writing with one movement of the pen; greatly expanding her awareness of the world around her. It wasn’t until her mid 30s that due to certain life adversities, Jodi found herself surrounded by lightworkers and energy healers.
Her path began with a loving, hardworking furniture family from the Midwest where she embraced their values. The family moved to Las Vegas in search of a warmer climate and business opportunities in the early 1970s. As a child, Jodi’s free-spirited, pied-piper-like imagination helped her to persuade her friends to live adventurously in a carefree independent way. Later in life, her genuine love for people made it easy for her to create two unlikely sideby-side careers as she embraced her natural ability to sell, just like her father did. Her dad Leon worked many years in the retail and furniture businesses and became one of the co-owners of Walker Furniture. Jodi’s mother Norma showed her how to become a strong and independent thinker. It wasn’t until much later in her life that Jodi would understand her life’s true purpose ... to become a facilitator of global healing in the framework of mind, body and spirit through healing from the inside out.
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After receiving a Bachelor of Science in special education from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, Jodi found selling real estate a fascinating way to make a living in 1983 in Las Vegas. Despite the slow appreciation of homes and higher interest rates throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she earned a good income for herself while raising her daughter Leya. At that same time she owned a small independent real estate company, Golden Image Realty, for eight years. Finding harmony for her clients was always her goal, using excellent communication systems she plugged into and her inspiring personal development skills. Over the span of a 34-year career, Jodi successfully negotiated for her clients in the ever-changing Southern Nevada market and persevered through the intense bubble and crash of 2006 to 2010. Her natural intuitive ability to understand her clients’ emotional needs made her a
valuable asset to them as she sold many homes in that volatile and chaotic market. One of Jodi’s favorite opportunities was as a manager for Century 21 Advantage Gold; holding the position of director of agent training for 800 agents. This was in addition to selling homes on weekends. Jodi learned to move and shake with the best of the best and never looked back. She embraced her certification as Reiki Master in 1998 and developed her abilities at a time when most people around her weren’t comfortable to talk about the unseen world of healing. As a Reiki Master Teacher, Jodi has given close to 1000 healing sessions since she began working with people in 1996. In 2011, she worked at a Wellness Center (Ganesha Center) for two years and then opened her own spiritual healing center called Intentional Healings. Teaching Reiki certifications and giving Reiki attunements was something she cherished with many students. Weekly Reiki Shares became a large community event that Jodi facilitated where people could look forward to their continuous growth. Facilitating other’s healing, Jodi taught people to open their spiritual intuitive abilities in order to heal on the inner levels. At times, there would be three to four massage tables set up so that 35 people could practice their skills together. Besides Reiki, Jodi taught classes on Manifesting Goals & Dreams, How to Release and Clear Dissonant Energy in the Home & Office Place, and How to Meditate. With 15 or more different modalities in her toolbox, Jodi offered a smorgasbord of healing tools to support clients that came to her for private healing. She offered classes taught by other teachers in her center and healing events including a John of God Crystal Healing Bed that traveled cross-country. Years of letting go of difficult negative emotions through an inner release process of her own pain, Jodi became a clear channel
for healing core wounds. She is a student of Transcendental Meditation and knows how to work through difficult situations from 20 years of doing her own inner healing work. Spiritual wisdom was passed on through her teachers: Dr Wayne Dyer, Neale Donald Walsch, Don Miguel Ruiz and others. “I’ve learned what the Creator’s definition of unconditional love is; I’ve experienced it deeply with John of God in Brazil, while I was in Bali taking a course in Liberation Breathing with Sondra Ray and most currently every day now as I accept the love of God more and more into my heart,” she explained. As a master connector, she understands how to manifest joy by transmuting and transforming energy into love through her intention. She thoughtfully teaches others how to meditate in professional settings such as Keller Williams Realty Southwest in Las Vegas and at The Salt Room in Summerlin and is soon to be involved with the healing
I’ve learned what the Creator’s definition of unconditional love is; I’ve experienced it deeply... experience at the Salt Room’s second location in Henderson. Jodi shows others how easy it is to release their worn-out patterns that no longer work and replace them with positive thoughts and feelings through hypnosis, intentional meditation and balance through Reiki healing. The more often clients come to her meditation classes, the easier it is for them to shift the composition of their energy; creating new neural pathways in the brain that can reduce stress and bring them more consistent joy! Besides healing with Reiki, Jodi works with crystals, crystal sound healing bowls, tuning forks and essential oils to raise the healing potential of the client.
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Mediations with Reiki with Theresa Lange in the Salt Room Since Jodi’s 30-year anniversary of selling real estate in 2013, she began to look for the right timing and right people to take over her real estate clientele so that she could focus more fully on the “ entrepreneurial transformation.” She is helping realtors and others recognize their abilities to relax and heal in all four areas of their lives— mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. This helps them to create the life they desire including better health, more love and financial stability. Jodi teaches what she learns about life through her intentional healing and meditations. She shows people how to look in the mirror and love what’s natural and true, while releasing those childhood patterns so that they can live a more consistently happy life. In order to fully give her attention to her healing practice, Jodi found one of the top teams at Keller Williams Realty Southwest to refer her current, past, and future buyers and sellers. She is still currently licensed as a real estate agent in Las Vegas through Referral Real Estate; Keller Williams Realty Southwest’s non-MLS branch. As a master practitioner and coach of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Time Line Therapy and Hypnosis, Jodi is well aware of how the conscious and subconscious mind works. The connections between the brain, heart and the soul share wisdom with those wishing to look within to grow past their outdated self. For Jodi, miracles most definitely work in mysterious ways! She recently experienced an opportunity to grow as an expert Thought Leader in a spiritual movie currently in production produced by Robin Jay,
Keller Williams Realty Southwest agents “Becoming the Keys;” Jay’s third movie in the trilogy of consciousness awakening.
engagements and large group meditations with the intention designed to heal the soul.
Another recent miracle came from someone Jodi had met several years ago at one of her events, a fellow intuitive healer, Theresa Lange. Theresa received and shared a message that Jodi was to call and meet with the publisher of Las Vegas Woman magazine. The message said that she was to share with the world the miraculous gift of healing that everyone carries within them. Although it was a little hard for Jodi to run with this message in the beginning, she understood that the time is now and not later to bravely forge a Large As Life path for those wishing to live their dreams in the fullest expression of their soul! When a person has a “God Moment,” they know it in their gut. This was just that kind of miracle for Jodi, and the trajectory is now set to target global speaking
Jodi teaches, guides and explores with life. To support the awakening process, the time is NOW. If you’re looking to take your business and personal relationships to the next level, let Jodi take you there!
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Gigi Roundtree Common Tree
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hroughout her life, Gigi Roundtree has always felt a connection with people. She was raised in a military family that always loved and respected one another. Roundtree always wanted to help and make a difference in her community. Her parents and sisters have inspired Roundtree by “making me the person I am today.” In 2016, Roundtree realized she wanted to pursue a different passion and started Common Tree, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the disenfranchised and helping them make a new start in life, by providing resources. With the support of her family, Roundtree left her job as an operations manager and became the founder and president of Common Tree. “I saw the beauty in our community, and it’s people and I considered what can I do to support them, rather than compete. Together, we can truly make a difference for those facing challenging circumstances, through fundraising, community outreach and overall awareness. We can continue to grow as a community that gives, cherishes and loves every-
one who is in need. The more people willing to help our community grow into something beautiful, the stronger we can all be in becoming a deeply-rooted community,” she explained. “The organization raises funds to support their activities, raises the visibility of the need to support these members of the community with the general public, and coordinates efforts to deliver goods and services such as mentorship, school supplies, food, clothing and hygiene kits. At Common Tree, we strive to bring back the idea of a community purpose.” Her family, including her son Elijah and daughter Brianna, has impacted her. “Along with my husband Will and my amazing board members, I know they will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.” The family participates with Roundtree and they understand that life can present obstacles for anyone, including them. Common Tree, which symbolizes roots in the community and connection with everyone, currently works to provide essential goods to the impoverished population of Las Vegas. The mission is that
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no one should have to be hungry or go without his or her most basic needs. The homeless population is an unfortunate rising statistic, and children are affected on a daily basis. Through its efforts, its goal is to support the less fortunate and raise awareness for the entire homeless population in our communities. Common Tree has also adopted the students of Helen Marie Smith Elementary School supporting students’ needs and bringing smiles to their faces. “This is a small school located on the west side and I felt there was a strong need with mentorship by me,” she explained. Roundtree has big goals and is working towards accomplishing them. According to Rountdree, “I gained humility and wisdom through my journey, and I will continue to make strides in my everyday life of helping others.” Common Tree commontreelv.org facebook.com/commontreelvorg
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osemarie Macklin has always felt that confidence played a huge role in her fashion style. The idea behind her beach cover-up brand Si Mee Collections (pronounced See Me) is that confidence and clothes go hand in hand. She understands that each day, women wear clothes that do more than just cover up their bodies. Women choose clothes that represent their personalities, mood, level of attraction sought, ambitions and desires. Si Mee Collections is a collaboration of unique and exquisite fabrics that are purchased worldwide. Rosemarie prides herself in finding the highest quality fabrics that she molds into couture beach cover-ups. These are made to accentuate the natural feminine qualities of women. Rosemarie wants all women to be represented in her collection no matter their dress size. As a result, she worked very hard to incorporate functional design elements into the cover-ups so that they are one size fits all from a size 4 to a size 20. Si Mee Collections has 14 different designs to highlight and emphasize different parts of the body.
Si Mee Collections Jamaican-born Rosemarie spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the Caribbean, being inspired by its natural beauty of vibrant colors. In her late childhood, her family emigrated from Jamaica to England where she studied European history and always having had an affinity for period pieces in fashion. She attended many fashion shows as a young adult, encouraged by her aunt who was a successful model. Her aunt was instrumental in immersing her into the world of fashion and design. Attending fashion events throughout Europe, Rosemarie was always surrounded by beautiful women who would walk into a room and time would just stop because of their sheer presence and glamour. These memories would later become a part of her creative catalog as she designs statement pieces. Travel and cultural trips have always been a passion for Rosemarie, and after many trips to the United States, she decided to make America her new home. This is where she met her husband, Dr. William Macklin. They both love to travel and have a preference for beach resorts. On one
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of their many vacations, she stayed at one of the island’s finest resorts where, in her opinion, many of the women seemed to be trapped in unflattering cover-ups that hid their bodies and mood. “It bothered me to the extent that I wanted to create a beach cover-up line for women of all shapes and sizes. I want women to feel liberated and elevated in their spirits simply because they look fabulous in their cover-up.” It was in that moment the idea was sparked. Rosemarie would design a beach cover-up line that women would want to be seen in and Si Mee Collections was a reality. Now a Las Vegas resident, Rosemarie continues to grow the Si Mee collection where fabulous women are encouraged to embrace fabulocity on a daily basis. Rosemarie Macklin 702.913.4141 simeecollections.com Instagram @si_mee_collections
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cKenzie Chambers was lucky enough to grow up with an incredible role model, mentor and someone who inspires her. Her mother, Kimberlie Chambers, is the founder and executive producer of DK Productions, Inc, Nevada’s premier film and video production company established in 1990 with partner and film director Dimitri Sotirakis. McKenzie is now part of that incredible venture. Born and raised in Las Vegas, she graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. According to McKenzie, she remembers being on set with her mother when she was just 2 years old and was part of the business growing up. Whether it was picking the extras, selecting the best take from raw footage, or even acting in some of the commercials, she has fond memories of helping her mother. This is what makes her future with DK so intimate and exciting. “This comes so natural to me,” she said. “Growing up around the production business definitely made me have a passion for this work.” Even at a young age, McKenzie has worked as an assistant to a doctor, held positions at UNLV and coached gymnastics and cheerleading in Texas. “I wanted to return to the company because I am one of the partners, and I take pride in that and want to continue to see DK grow.”
While she began her education as a journalism major, McKenzie decided to expand her knowledge base in a new area. Working multiple jobs gave McKenzie the stability, experience and a strong work ethic. Today, McKenzie is the production assistant, which means she has a variety of responsibilities. She works with preproduction in different television shows and commercials, producing projects, writing scripts, voiceovers, working with the cast and crew, budgeting, as well as handling aspects of financial responsibilities. As a millennial, McKenzie can share her point of view with the range of generations that DK has to offer. This helps the company to continue to transform, grow and reach clients and audiences on all levels. Some of McKenzie’s many strengths that she brings to DK include her passion for creative writing and combining her musical knowledge with artistic visuals. “We recently shot for Warner Bros., ABC [network], A&E [network] and Amazon. My ultimate goal is to continue to work with big companies like this and make our company grow even bigger,” she explained. “It’s fun to watch DK grow in new ways and I look forward to helping them get there.” McKenzie is looking forward to working with local W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 6 8 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
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charities like Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Helping Hands and the Las Vegas Rescue Mission to get the word out. “I want to let the people of Las Vegas know that there are so many great charities helping the less fortunate and I take great pride in helping them. I am so proud to be a part of this.” She loves working with her mother and considers her a friend as well as a mentor. Like any successful family business, McKenzie is training and working in all aspects of the production company so she can be educated in every department and produce DK’s content from inception to completion. DK Productions is rapidly becoming the goto company for movies and the ever-changing landscape of Internet marketing. With the goal of constantly remaining on the forefront of advertising, DK produces Internet video content including corporate identities, capabilities, customer testimonials and branding. From memorial videos to IPO presentations, DK does it all, including the latest trends such as hologram production and aerial drone photography. DK Productions, Inc. 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV 89135 702.227.1777 dkproductions.com
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Desiree Reed-Francois
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Athletics Director
esiree Reed-Francois will become the new University of Nevada, Las Vegas athletics director on June 1 and is the first Hispanic female athletics director at the FBS level. Reed-Francois has over two decades of leadership experience as an athlete, attorney and athletics administrator and is considered one of the industry’s rising stars. At UNLV, she will oversee all aspects of the athletics program, including general operations, fiscal affairs, facilities, strategic planning and external relations. “There’s a great sense of enthusiasm and momentum in the community and at UNLV, and I’m honored to join this university and work with our coaches, staff and student-athletes to build on the solid foundation in place,” said Reed-Francois. “College athletics have the unique ability to educate, unite and inspire. Together, we will do all of that at UNLV and build a championship culture that leads academically and athletically.” Reed-Francois served as second-in-command to the athletics director at Virginia Tech and was responsible for external relations and day-to-day operations for 22 sports, over 600 student-athletes and 14 facilities. An administrator with an eye toward balancing the complex external and internal facets of a Power Five athletics department, she partnered on budget development for all athletics units at Virginia Tech,
prepared the department’s facilities master plan, redesigned fundraising strategy and revitalized the university’s studentathlete success program. Under her leadership, overall ticket, marketing and licensing revenue rose over 20 percent the past two years and the institution secured the largest corporate development gifts in program history. This included a season ticket sellout for football and marked attendance increases in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, soccer and softball. She was one of just four women in the nation responsible for day-today operations of a Power Five football program and helped orchestrate the most-attended football game in history in 2016 when Virginia Tech and Tennessee met in front of over 156,000 fans at Bristol Motor Speedway.
ensuring their future success. “Leadership development is at the core of college athletics, and it’s important that we create an environment leading to opportunities to positively impact lives and develop leaders in our student-athletes, our coaches and our staff,” said Reed-Francois. She has also worked at the University of Tennessee where she was the first female in SEC history to oversee men’s basketball as well as worked at Fresno State, Santa Clara, San Jose State, the University of California-Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. Prior to that, she was a practicing lawyer and also spent time as a legal associate for the Oakland Raiders and the NFL’s Management Council.
“Desiree has tremendous depth of experience at the highest levels of college athletics and a clear vision for the future of Rebel athletics, and I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome her to UNLV,” said UNLV President Len Jessup. “She has shown the ability to manage the complex internal demands of a large Power Five athletics department while simultaneously energizing fans and supporters in all sports, and I’m confident she’ll successfully move UNLV athletics forward.”
Reed-Francois earned a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Los Angeles and a juris doctorate from the University of Arizona College of Law. She is very involved in athletics administration at the national level, participating in the Division 1 Athletics Directors Leadership Institute and Fellows Program, the Women Leaders in College Sports’ Executive Institute and as a member of the College Football Playoff Committee’s operations committee.
A former student-athlete at UCLA (rowing), Reed-Francois is a strong advocate for student-athletes and understands the importance of leadership development and mentorship in
But she also makes time for her family; her husband Joshua and son Jackson. It is an exciting time for UNLV with the addition of Desiree Reed-Francois.
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Local Ladies Achievement. Motivation. Growth.
Gaye Stephens has been hired as the director of operations and business development focusing on marketing communications for MSM Concierge and New Image Advanced Laser Center. Stephens will serve as a primary source of information on standard operations procedures, marketing communications and client development. Previously, she provided practice and physician growth to over twelve centers at Lifestyle Lift and practice start-ups. She has also worked with GE Capital, AT&T Corporate and as an independent consultant supporting multiple practices within the valley and other cities. With 15 years of experience in management, Stephens has a Master of Business Administration as well as a master certification in human resources.
Susan G. Komen Nevada announced that Tanya Flanagan has been named as board president, succeeding Diane M. Allison. Flanagan, a three-time breast cancer survivor, is also a strong community supporter and advocate, volunteering numerous hours to speak publicly about breast cancer, educating and raising awareness about the disease. Flanagan also sits on the boards of the Urban Chamber of Commerce and the Las Vegas Urban League Community Action Agency and is active with the Theta Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Las Vegas Chapter of The Girl Friends, Inc.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada announced the appointment of three officers to its Board of Trustees: Scott White, Julie Murray and Walter Spansel. One of the state’s oldest and largest nonprofit social service providers, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers 20 diverse programs, helping over 100,000 people in the community. Murray is currently the CEO of Moonridge Group, which provides philanthropic guidance to nonprofits worldwide. As founding president and CEO of Three Square Food Bank, Murray was instrumental in making the nonprofit a national model for hunger relief activism. Diana Tennyson Nielsen serves on the board of directors for the Las Vegas Showcase House, a nonprofit organization benefiting under-resourced youth of Clark County. The showcase house is the first of its kind to provide an educational project based mentorship program where students are mentored by industry design professionals, architects and trade partners. She is also on the DIFFA Las Vegas committee, Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids, participating in the annual fundraiser Picnic by Design. As principle of Tennyson Nielsen Group LLC, Showroom Services and Manufacturer Representation, Tennyson Nielsen has over 25 years in management. She is currently designer trade specialist for luxury furniture store, Furniture Market, developing its Designer Trade Program.
Andson was honored, by Mutual of America, as a 2016 Merit Finalist for the Community Partnership Award and received a check for $25,000. Each year Mutual of America selects 10 organizations, from a national pool of candidates, that have shown exemplary leadership by facilitating partnerships to build a cohesive community that serves as a model for collaborating with others. Andson was selected for their Piggy Bank project, providing students with weekly hands-on banking experiences. Starting from kindergarten, students at three Clark County Schools set savings goals and make weekly deposits at a “bank” that is set up at their school. The Silver State Schools Credit Union keeps those deposits in savings accounts. At the end of fifth grade, students have the option to convert their Piggy Bank savings account into a regular savings account or withdraw their funds. W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 7 2 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
Donna Marcou-Stafford is the new business development director for Travelzoo in Las Vegas, a global media commerce company. Prior to her current position, she was the vice president of leisure sales for the Tropicana Las Vegas for almost seven years and was responsible for the overall production of leisure sales in domestic, international, travel agent, consortia, business travel and OTA markets. She also works closely with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors’ Authority for travel industry events. Gulten Dye has opened her new retail store, Gulten Dye Jewelry in Body Spa West. Dye features oneof-a-kind pieces of jewelry and a new line of designer purses. A new interchangeable line she has designed is like legos for jewelry. All the earrings, necklaces and the bracelets are interchangeable and can be worn in infinite number of ways. Dye has been designing jewelry for years including for celebrities such as Celine Dion. She is now creating personalized jewelry to fit each individual style using her innovative patent pending design. The creative team behind the fifth annual show “One Night for One Drop” as imagined by Cirque du Soleil included Krista Monson, director of creation. Monson oversaw the creative process bringing writers and directors Nicky and Laetitia Dewhurst’s concept and vision to life. She was writer and director for the inaugural “One Night for One Drop.” The production involves over 400 Cirque du Soleil artists, designers and technicians as well as special guests for a one time only performance benefiting One Drop, the foundation of Cirque du Soleil creator, Guy Laliberté.
Spencer Stewart, chancellor of WGU Nevada, announced that Frances Richards is a student faculty mentor for the online university. She helps guide students towards academic achievement and serves as a primary source of information about academic program operation and the policies and procedures of the university. With 15 years of experience in the industry, Richards has a doctorate and a Master of Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Arts in speech with an emphasis in broadcasting and film.
Ka’imilani Quipotla is an 18-year-old senior attending Bishop Gorman High School. The young entrepreneur sells recycled apparel online and the Wall Street Journal scouted her for a fashion column about young consumers in the online market for recycled apparel. Quipotla is active in community service including volunteering at Three Square. Quipotla plans to pursue international business at the University of Nevada, Reno after she graduates high school.
Mary Vail has earned a Certificate of Social Sector Leadership from Philanthropy University. Powered by BerkeleyHass, the university is an educational initiative focused on providing organizations and individuals the tools needed to maximize their impact on the world. Vail was a member of the inaugural class to participate in the academic program and completed the seven foundational courses to earn the certification. Following the program, a fellow classmate asked Vail to mentor him in launching a social initiative in Kenya focused on empowering vulnerable children and widows.
Heather Vale was named one of the Top 10 videographer finalists in the inaugural Las Vegas Wedding Video Awards. She has been working both in front of and behind the camera for over 20 years; while modeling she took up photography as a hobby, and after becoming a television show host and producer, she often hoisted the TV camera onto her shoulder. Vale focuses on telling a story through content and has now worked steadily in all media: TV, radio, print and online.
Colliers International Las Vegas has hired Alexia Crowley, CCIM, LEED GA as a senior associate in the Medical Office/Healthcare Properties division. Crowley began her commercial real estate career in 2000 as a marketing researcher for Restrepo Consulting Group where she collected information to formulate growth patterns and analyzed vacancy rates throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Crowley is President Elect of the Clark County Medical Society Alliance, and Chair of the 2017 Fashion Show committee. Additionally, she’s a member of Las Vegas HEALS and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Pinot’s Palette co-owner Judy Alewel, along with her husband recently opened their third location at Town Square. The couple purchased the franchise and officially opened Pinot’s Pallet at The District at Green Valley Ranch with a second location at Boca Park. They decided to own the business to provide a fun activity for residents and tourists in Southern Nevada and the freedom to support charities and community causes.
Nancy King, CPA, has joined the Silverton team as the director of finance. She has worked in public accounting as a tax senior. King left public accounting to pursue a career in the gaming industry by accepting a position with Circus Circus Enterprises in Reno. Since Circus Circus was owned by MGM Resorts, she graduated from its diversity program as well as being one of 15 individuals who graduated from the first cohort finance leadership program. King obtained a Masters of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University. Past affiliations include being a committee member for the Nevada Women’s Fund Investment Advisory committee, Galena High School PTO Finance committee, City of Reno Downtown Maintenance District committee and MGM Resorts Community Grants Council member. Keith Ball has joined as vice president of hospitality. Ball joins Silverton Casino with over a decade of extensive knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry. As vice president of hospitality, Ball will oversee all food and beverage and certain other non-gaming operations of the hotel and casino. Prior to joining Silverton Casino, Ball served as vice president of food and beverage at Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino as well as the iconic Riviera Hotel and Casino. Ball began his career making his way through a number of managerial positions at multiple Four Seasons. Silverton Casino Hotel names casino veteran Rob Kunkle president. He will oversee all property operations at Silverton Casino Hotel and is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing the hotel and casino so that the property is profitable and professionally operated at all times. Prior to joining the Silverton, Kunkle served as president and general manager at Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. During his 20 years in the casino/resort industry, Kunkle served as president and general manager in the final years of the Riviera Hotel and Casino, vice president and general manager at Station Casinos, director of operations at Harrah’s Entertainment and general manager at Silverton Casino. Kimiko Peterson is director of advertising, public relations and social media for Silverton Casino Hotel. Her responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of branding, advertising, public relations and social media. Peterson first joined Silverton Casino in November 2006 and immediately set the course for the property branding and positioning of Silverton Casino Hotel such as launching the new brand campaign, “Livin’ Lodge,” created top of mind awareness for the Las Vegas casino. After a brief time away, Peterson returned to Silverton Casino in June 2011. Amanda Northrup is the director of human resources for Silverton Casino Hotel. As the top HR executive, she is responsible for creating an HR strategy of talent recruitment, retention, development and recognition that supports the overall business plan and strategic direction of the company. Since joining Silverton in September 2015, Northrup has developed and executed creative initiatives to elevate the family culture that the small, privately held casino offers. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where earning a bachelors degree in communication studies and masters degree in operations management from Bellevue University in Omaha.
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Local Ladies Amanda Schneider has opened Nosey Dogs, a private, confidential and discreet narcotic detection company for residential and commercial customers. Schneider created the business when she had to deal with the addiction of a close family member and was researching ways to help without criminal charges. Professionally trained canines are able to find drugs hidden in homes and businesses. Nosey Dogs is not affiliated with law enforcement but offers a service, which allows the owner(s) and/or family members to make decisions if narcotics are discovered. In her new role as development director for the Southern Nevada Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, Catharine Rinehart brings a wealth of creative and organizational skills to the job of fundraising and education on behalf of the charity. She previously worked for the American Red Cross and began her professional career working in marketing and public relations for an architectural firm. Rinehart was responsible for the 2016 Jingle Bell Run and has already started working on the 2017 run.
Dr. Carli Snyder, a board certifiedclinicalpsychologist who specializes in young women’s health issues, has founded Girl Nation, a nonprofit organization, to provide girls a safe place to be empowered and have a voice. Girl Nation workshops are for second through eighth grade girls. Attendees learn to develop healthy relationships with other girls and become confident leaders. All workshops include discussion and activities centered on the organization’s pillars: Be Unique, Friendship, Mind & Body, Nutrition, Self Love, Acts of Kindness and Dance. A four-term legislator, Ellen Spiegel is an assemblywoman for Assembly District 20, which includes portions of city of Henderson and Paradise Township. She is also the president of Strategems Consulting, a company specializing in workers’ compensation claims services, where she works with her husband, Bill. Spiegel is a board member for Easter Seals Nevada. She is national board secretary for the National Association of Jewish Legislators and an active alumna of Cornell University. She received the Urban Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Politics award in 2016. The Hydrant Club, a canine social club and training academy located in downtown Las Vegas, celebrated its two-year anniversary event during national pet month. The Hydrant Club caters to the needs of an urban dog community and by helping owners be the best parents to their pups and teaching them how to understand and “speak dog.” Owner and operator Cathy Brooks, a former journalist, frequently pens blog posts and articles on topics such as animal nutrition, behavioral traits of dogs and how to best integrate dogs to city living. She also leads seminars and classes on canine linguistics teaching everything from behavioral modification to hands-on obedience training.
Las Vegas Hospitality Association, the oldest and largest hospitality association in Nevada, has appointed its 2017 Board of Directors. The 2017 Board of Directors includes Chairman of the Board, Jamie Gagon, National Sales Manager, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore; President, Michelle Sharples, Director of Sales, Base Entertainment; President-Elect, Shannon Trujillo, Regional Vice President of Hotel Sales, PSAV; Vice President of Memberships, Kathy Dyke, CPCE, Event Designer, By Dzign; Vice President of Meetings, Kristina Ghiloni, Account Executive, Hello Las Vegas!; Secretary, Jennifer Landaz-Chapman, Associate Director of Business Development, Hosts Las Vegas; Treasurer, Erin Ward, Director of Sales & Events, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas and Parliamentarian; Mary Thomas, Owner, MKT Consultants. The Las Vegas Hospitality Association is a nonprofit state association made up of over 649 working professionals and 304 businesses in the hospitality industry. W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 7 4 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
Grand Canyon Development Partners, a Las Vegasbased construction and real estate development and construction management company, has hired Denise Kallow and Vivian Bryce-Tyson to serve as a project managers. Kallow will be responsible for managing design, permitting and construction for various projects in Nevada. Kallow has more than 17 years of experience including design management, mixed-use highrises, multi-family residential, hospitality, retail, corporate and technology. Prior to joining Grand Canyon Development Partners, she was president of Diony Development Services LLC. Bryce-Tyson will be responsible for managing design, permitting and construction for various projects in Arizona and Nevada. Bryce-Tyson brings more than 18 years of experience in the construction and real estate development industry. Throughout her career in the construction industry, she has experience in various avenues of construction and has spent the last eight years of her career managing and overseeing the complete development and construction of medical facilities. Christina Padilla, a veteran and single mother of a 9-year-old daughter, owns and operates Street Freeze Ice Cream & Party Truck. She decided to combine donuts and ice cream and offer a product during the colder months. While having a background in high-end retail, Padilla took a chance by buying the trucks independently of any franchise or company. Padilla also gives back to the community including charities, schools and faithbased venues. She is able to spend time with her daughter while using the skills acquired from her time in the military and previous career as well as being self-taught. Her goal is to begin to franchise the business. The Ferraro Group, a public relations and public affairs firm with offices in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and Phoenix, recently hired Krista Gilbertson as a senior account executive. In her new position, Gilbertson’s responsibilities will include overseeing public relations activities, creating strategic public relations plans, and developing and overseeing social media and community outreach campaigns. She will be working with clients such as WestCare, Western Elite, JAG Nevada and Dunkin’ Donuts.
Pinot’s Palette artist Larissa Sweetland-Levings is a creative interior designer and owns her own company, Sweetland Interiors. She works on furniture refurbishing, custom artwork, sewing, photography, theater and fashion. As a child, she sold her first painting when she was in the fifth grade at her school art festival and she has been hooked on creative endeavors ever since. Nicole Munoz was recently hired by PR Plus as coordinator. A recent graduate from University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and media studies, Munoz’s duties include composing and distributing press releases, assisting account executives and management with all public relations activities, work special events and executing day-today PR activities for designated clients. Munoz plans to volunteer her time and services to local animal shelters and organizations later this year. HELP of Southern Nevada received two awards from Workforce Connections including the 2016 Champion Award in the Organization Category and the 2016 Champion Award in the Individual Category, which was awarded to Denise Gee, chief executive workforce officer at the nonprofit. The Champion Award is awarded to those organizations or individuals who have clearly demonstrated their consistent outstanding skills, abilities and leadership contributions to the workforce development community. Hutchison & Steffen announced that Shannon R. Wilson has become a partner. Wilson, a member of the firm since 2006, practices in the firm’s litigation department, focusing on family law, but also practicing commercial litigation and insurance defense in the firm’s Healthcare Professionals Advocacy Group. Wilson practices administrative law, defending professionals before their licensing boards and handling complaints involving Medicare/Medicaid billing and quality of care issues, private administrative proceeding under the hospital bylaws and HIPAA compliance programs. She currently serves on the Pro Bono Advisory Council of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and is the firm’s liaison with Legal Aid to coordinate pro bono matters and service hours amongst dozens of the firm’s attorneys.
Michelle Harrison is the director of marketing for Brady, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. Harrison is responsible for all activities related to planning and executing long-term strategic marketing plans, implementing cohesive brand standards generating awareness in emerging markets. She has over 15 years in marketing experience and was previously with International Market Centers/World Market Center as brand manager, Merchandise Mart Properties as director of marketing and Rampage Clothing as director of marketing.
Dona Fonte and her partner Nick Friel operate Kona Ice truck and partners with schools throughout the area to host Kona Days, which allow administrators to raise money for underfunded programs and initiatives. To date, Fonte and Friel have raised $3,500 for local schools, youth sports leagues and families in need. They presented a $2,300 check to J.W. Bonner Elementary School. The truck features tropical tunes and cups of flavored shaved ice. Carole Fisher, president and chief executive officer of Nathan Adelson Hospice, announced that Rosamari McNulty has been promoted to the position of vice president for Employee and Volunteer Solutions at the state’s largest nonprofit hospice. McNulty has been with Nathan Adelson Hospice since 2009. Prior to her promotion, she was the senior director of Human Resources and Volunteer Services for the hospice. Her new role and responsibilities include implementing systems for employee growth and performance with specific focus on employee satisfaction and engagement, along with increasing the depth and breadth of volunteer participation in the organization. Clark County Credit Union recently hired a familiar face: former credit union Controller Tina Rice has rejoined the management team. She will be responsible for creating efficiencies within the mortgage department, from maximizing software utilization to identifying breakdowns in processes and implementing improvements. Rice was previously with CCCU for 14 years. Since then she has added a degree to her resume and gained experience in the gaming, hospitality and technology industries.
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NAIOP Southern Nevada, the commercial real estate development association, announced its 2017 board of directors and officers. NAIOP Southern Nevada is a chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and it comprises more than 420 members serving the local Southern Nevada market. The 2017 officers include Secretary, Jennifer Levine, Cushman & Wakefield Commerce and directors include Jody Walker Belsick, Kimley-Horn and Associates; Julie Cleaver, The Howard Hughes Corporation and Jennifer Turchin, Coda Group, Inc. Levine was named the 2017 NAIOP National Volunteer of the Year.
Code Central is an after-school technology center where youth ages 6-16 learn the fundamentals of programming, app development and computer science. Combining self-paced, interactive programs with group projects, kids learn coding and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills in a socially interactive environment. Students learn to create their own websites, apps, video games and explore with robotics. With Code Central’s advanced sprints, students apply what they learn with collaborative group projects introduced by industry professionals, allowing the student to experience the current trends in technology. Pinot’s Palette artist Melissa (Mel) Brown was born in Brooklyn, New York. Brown’s work has been featured by Rawartists of Las Vegas and in her site on Etsy. Her artistic work features acrylics, found object sculpture and repurposing, bright colors and Day of the Dead pieces, highlighting her fascination with sugar skull art.
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REPAIRING OR RENOVATING YOUR HOME? Nevada State Contractors Board helps homeowners
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ummer is here, which means many are looking at their homes to make some necessary improvements, or dream renovations. Before you decide to hire a professional to assist you, the Nevada State Contractors Board wants to share some tips that will best ensure you are receiving the full protections available, should your project not go as planned. Always hire licensed contractors according to Contractors Board Executive Officer Margi Grein. A contractor’s license is different than a business license, which is maintained by the Secretary of State’s Office and does not carry the same protections offered by the NSCB. “Any electrical, plumbing, heating, refrigeration or air conditioning service must be done by a licensed contractor pursuant to state law,” Grein explained. “Homeowners should
also know that if the value of the work being performed—including labor and materials— is more than $1,000 or requires a building permit, a contractor’s license is required.” Verifying a contractor’s license is easy and can be done online at nscb.nv.gov, by calling the NSCB at 702.486.1100 or by accessing the NSCB’s mobile application, which is free for Android and iPhone users. The information you’ll receive will indicate the status of the contractor’s license, the monetary limit (maximum value a contractor can bid on a single project) as well as any disciplinary history the contractor may have with the NSCB. Contractors must undergo a criminal background check, demonstrate their financial responsibility to engage in work, show a minimum of four years of recent experience in the trade they are requesting to work, as well as W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 7 8 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
pass licensing exams that test their knowledge of various construction, building, and insurance laws in addition to the skills of the trade(s), among other requirements such as insurance and bonding. These requirements promote integrity and confidence in the construction industry. When you hire a licensed contractor, you may be eligible for the Residential Recovery Fund, which affords homeowners of single-family residences up to $35,000 in financial recourse if damages are incurred during the course of a project. When hiring a contractor, have a clear vision of the work you want to be done, the intended outcome and discuss your budget. Ask friends and family for contractor referrals. After verifying they possess the proper
contractor license(s), obtain at least three bids and review. Make sure each bid is inclusive of all costs for all the work to be performed, along with quality materials and permitting costs. Remember that the lowest bid is not necessarily the best bid.
Remember that the lowest bid is not necessarily the best bid. Once you have chosen a contractor, insist on a detailed, written contract that includes colors, model numbers and quantities of materials to be used, as well as a work and payment schedule. Ask for and verify the license of any subcontractors that may be used, and ensure payments are commensurate with the work completed. When you turn to an unlicensed contractor, who often comes in with a less expensive quote or too-good-to-be-true promises, you may not realize the protections you are los-
ing, the liability and risk you are assuming, or the added expense you are likely to incur in the event the work does not meet your expectations. Some unlicensed contractors are true scam artists, equipped with smooth talking salesmen, high-pressured sales tactics and dubious schemes or business practices that often involve diverting the homeowner’s attention from what is actually taking place. Grein urges homeowners to never let individuals into your home that you do not know or have not personally solicited for a service. In some instances, homeowners have reported being robbed. A salesman will enter your home to give you an “estimate” while another worker will use the restroom or walk the home taking items of value.
Grein urges homeowners to exercise caution when they encounter these tactics from someone offering home repair services: • “Today-only” pricing; • Demands for large down payments and cash transactions; • Offers to use leftover materials at a discount; • Unwillingness to draft a written contract or bid.
While few resort to violence or thievery, unlicensed contractors are also more likely to target seniors or other individuals they believe they can intimidate. Always contact the NSCB with questions or concerns about the work being performed in your home or if the contractor is not responsive. You have four years from the date the work is performed to file a complaint for remedy, so keep your documents organized. The Nevada State Contractors Board is here to help homeowners maintain and improve their homes using reputable licensed contractors. .
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Margi Grein, Nevada State Contractors Board Executive
JAGUAR XE Fun is just a tank full away By Rick Nelson
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ummer is just around the corner and no better time to go on a road trip. What better vehicle to do it in, but a Jaguar XE? With its diesel motor option, you can drive nearly 600 miles on the highway on just one tank of fuel. That distance provides you with many scenic drives. Plan on a trip to Los Angeles, exploring the beautiful scenery of Death Valley for a weekend or viewing the wonder of Zion National Park. Think of driving to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam in total comfort backed by power. Red Rock Canyon National Park, Mt. Charleston and Lee Canyon are ready to be enjoyed while driving in this small-sized sedan. With its comfortable suspension, sumptuous leather interior and large trunk space, getting there will be a pleasure too. It truly defines affordable luxury. The Jaguar XE is perfect for the women (and men) of Las Vegas to enjoy the ride. The neon lights of the Strip and downtown Las Vegas can’t match the shine of a Jaguar. It is the ultimate in a luxury ride that is perfect for Southern Nevada. Jaguar features comfort, confidence and safety. Come test drive one at Jaguar Land Rover Las Vegas located at 5255 W. Sahara Ave. For more information visit jaguarlv.com.
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nclave is the newest luxury event destination in Las Vegas hosting recent events including the Las Vegas Woman magazine Spring Cover party including a fashion show and Facebook for business events.
Before an event, a team of expert professionals can create dramatic design options and implementation solutions that help maximize flexibility, creativity and impact. It’s an innovative approach to planning that translates into opportunities that make for truly memorable and successful occasions. Enclave is a premier, full-service, 75,000-squarefeet venue offering a luxurious environment with unmatched aesthetics and versatility from event production to gourmet cuisine and branding. Acoustically treated walls, conveniently located loading docks and panoramic Las Vegas views are among the many attributes that make it the ideal setting for a wide range of corporate meetings and exhibits, weddings and other special celebrations, broadcast events, entertainment rehearsals and more. It is a technology advanced venue with the highest end production values.
Enclave offers large outdoor spaces such as the Dolce Garden and a 4,200-square-feet rooftop deck featuring a panoramic view of the Strip. Other spaces include the 1,000-squarefeet Sonata and Toccata rooms, as well as the 6,250-square-feet Madrigal Ballroom. Enclave also offers spaces for intimate meetings with lavish suites for both corporate and social events. A centerpiece of the venue is the 9,000-squarefeet Enclave Signature room, an ideal space for large, over-the-top events. It is an unobstructed, multifunction space with windows, elephant doors and 31-foot clear ceiling heights. Creating beverage experiences that reflect the essence of an event is a concept that Enclave embraces. Options include packages designed to complement menus and cuisines or customizations for pairings with tasting menus and stations. A wide variety of specialty beverage bars are available. Conveniently located one mile from McCarran Airport and just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, Enclave embodies an extraordinary new entry into the Las Vegas landscape. W o m a n M a g a z i n e .V e g a s » 8 3 » S U M M E R 2 0 1 7
ENCLAVE Event Center 5800 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702.747.9900 enclavelv.com
CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION OF NEVADA EVENING OF HOPE Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada held its annual Evening of Hope to support kids with cancer and their families at the Worldview venue, which overlooks the city on the 16th floor of World Market Center. Chet Buchanan from KLUC 98.5 FM Morning Zoo served as the Evening of Hope’s emcee and live auctioneer. New this year, featured artist Kitos Lucero collaborated with 3-year-old King Magana, a cancer survivor, Candlelighters beneficiary and Evening of Hope honoree (presented the 2017 Childhood Cancer Survivor Award), to create a graffiti masterpiece for the live auction. Other Shine Award honorees included Rhona Myers, Volunteer of the Year; Mark Lindsey, The Revolution FMO, Philanthropist of the Year and Desert Cab, Medical Hero of the Year. Photography by Tonya Harvey
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SPRING FLING FASHION SHOW Eccoci at Boca Park held Spring Fling Fashion Show and God’s Reflections Photography book signing by Mericia Achaval. It was a chance for women to Sip, Sample & Shop! Chrissie Barrett, Diana Chapman, Rosemary Ernst and Paige Brooks were the beautiful models who showcased the fashions with treats from Diamond Events and Music by DJ High Flyin’ Mike. Photography by Gerard Juntilla
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LAS VEGAS WOMAN MAGAZINE SPRING COVER PARTY The cover party for the spring issue of Las Vegas Woman magazine presented by Jaguar Land Rover Las Vegas debuted its spring issue with a fashion show by Eccoci. Swag bags were given to the first 300 guests (sponsored by Berentzen and Bitter Truth). One lucky attendee won a $500 gift card to Sephora. Lee’s Discount Liquor provided wine sampling, and Devotion Vodka gave samples of its sugar-free, gluten-free and 100 percent madein-America flavored vodka. A charity raffle was held with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to New Vista. Delicious food bites were offered by Diamond Events & Catering and High Flyin’ Entertainment kept the mood light. Photography by Steven Joseph Photography
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S.H.E.R.O. FOUNDATION MARDI GRAS GALA
B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation hosted its second annual, masquerade-themed Mardi Gras Gala at the The Rain Nightclub, inside the Palms Resort. Along with food, drink and inspiration, there were performances by David Longoria, April Diamond, Lydia Ansel, Cirque performers and others. The gala raises funds to increase public awareness of exploitation in the Las Vegas community and to benefit rescued and at-risk girls and women. Photography by Terry Wright/Las Vegas Image Studio and Lynda Finch
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LAS VEGAS SOUTHWESTERN WOMEN’S EXPO & CONFERENCE: Get ready to create your future self!
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re you ready to be empowered and take the next step in transforming your career, business and life? The 2017 Las Vegas Southwestern Women’s Expo and Motivational Conference will be held at the Cashman Center Sept. 16-17. Sponsored by Las Vegas Woman magazine, the Go.Be.You., Women’s Conference is a place where a woman’s success is an integrated part of where she has been, who she is actively and the woman she is becoming every day. This vision will educate, inspire and lead women to discover authenticity, reconcile the past and step into their future selves today. By providing specific skills training, speaker presentations and high quality programming, the foundation provided can become each woman’s unique springboard for success. Tracey Vlahos known as LadyV, is a motivational speaker, author, leadership expert, former global executive vice president turned Holistic Health Practitioner. Her passion is empowering women to have the life, body, confidence and success they desire, without suffering from feeling guilty, frazzled or burnt out. Tracey will take the stage to motivate, influence and encourage every woman present. There will be other speakers to inspire you to own your personal power, self-worth and create your future self. By self-acceptance, embracing all sides of being a woman, creating
activities to reach your goals, uniquely maximizing your productivity, and overcoming selfsabotage to create harmony in your life, to be your confident self. It’s time to think BIG and BOLD for yourself and for your business.
Are you ready to be empowered and take the next step in transforming your career, business and life? Women attending motivational conferences are growing in larger numbers than ever before. These women are stay-at-home moms, staff workers, nurses, teachers and leaders just to mention a few. They are looking to network with other successful women who have walked in their shoes to get inside tips and step-by-step activities to gain confidence in themselves, so that they too can create success on their terms, while building a network of other like-minded women and creating lifelong friendships. This conference is partnering in conjunction with the fourth annual Las Vegas Southwestern Women’s Expo sponsored by Sephora. Attracting over 7,000 attendees over the two-day event, the expo will host local and regional companies with the very best in shopping, fashion, entertainment, cosmetics, travel, health and wellness. Spend two whole days
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pampering with complimentary treatments, makeovers, massages, motivational speakers, fashion shows and some retail therapy. The Women’s Expo provides a platform for business owners and vendors to showcase their brands in a positive way by connecting with consumers up close and personal. The expo offers an opportunity to meet women and men in network marketing and get a snapshot of their brand. They can offer advice on how to join a social selling company with a small investment to create a second source of income or a brand-new career. Owned and operated by Show Management Associates LLC, the conference and show is managed by Diana Chen Rhodes, executive director for the company. Rhodes has always been passionate about the event and network marketing industry and has always envisioned producing a women’s motivational conference in Las Vegas. The conference ticket fee is $89.99 and there is limited seating. Each ticket will include the 1-day conference program, a swag bag, coffee and pastry reception and a raffle ticket to win one of the beautiful table centerpieces. You will also receive free admission to the expo both days. Seating will be limited so be sure to preregister for tickets in advance. Further details can be found at WomensExpoVegas.com.
Go.Be.You. will feature the following speakers:
Belinda Ellsworth 15 Minutes to Change Your Day, 15 Minutes to Change Your Life
Jayd Lem
The Essence of Femininity
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Heather Wagenhals Clearing the Path for Success
SEPTEMBER 16 & 17, 2017 | CASHMAN CENTER | LAS VEGAS AY WOMEN’S The largest 2-D ada! EVENT in Nev
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THE RIDE CARES The Ride celebrated its official grand opening with a cocktail reception. The owners also announced the implementation of its program, The Ride Cares, naming Keep Memory Alive as its first charity. Steve Sisolak, Clark County Commissioner for District A, presented the official “The Ride” proclamation during the opening. The Cosmopolitan, Clique Hospitality and Southern Wine and Spirits sponsored the event. The Ride is an indoor cycling studio specializing in highenergy workouts for all fitness levels. Photography by Joseph Donato /Cashman Photo
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UNLV FOUNDATION SUITE DEAL The UNLV Foundation hosted its 2017 Annual Fund Suite Deal, a wonderful evening with alumni and friends who support University of Nevada, Las Vegas every year. Guests enjoyed an awesome reception in the new Strip View Pavilion at Thomas & Mack followed by an exciting win by the Runnin’ Rebels over Utah State. By Dzign kept it Rebel Red, Back Bar USA provided delicious cocktails and food vendors offered a variety tasty dishes. Photography by Eamon Workman
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UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ANNUAL LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW Over 450 community members gathered during the United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council 9th annual Luncheon Fashion Show at Bellagio Las Vegas. The event included an exclusive Macy’s fashion show featuring WLC members and recipients as the models and a Macy’s pop up boutique. The event celebrated WLC’s impact in the community and women community leaders who demonstrate a commitment to improving Southern Nevada. Photography by Nick Coletsos and Sandy Roche
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THE 14TH ANNUAL COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION
The 14th annual College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame celebration was held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to honor master magician Lance Burton, actor and director Matthew Gray Gubler and legendary stuntman Willie Harris during a cocktail reception, dinner and ceremony. Also being recognized with the Koep Dean’s Medal were entertainers Carol Channing and the late Debbie Reynolds. George Grove of The Kingston Trio was recognized as Alumnus of the Year. The Hall of Fame was founded in 2003 to honor past and present residents of Southern Nevada who have made a significant impact in the areas of visual arts, performing arts and/or architecture. Photography by Cashman Photo To have your event photos considered, please email Debbie@lvwomanmagazine.com.
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THE LAS VEGAS METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MENTOR YOURSELF INTO BECOMING A GREAT MENTOR
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ou’re an established, successful professional and decide that it’s a good time to give back and become a mentor. After all, you probably had one or two along your professional and personal journeys and those people had a strong and indelible impact on your life. As a successful woman, sharing strengths and challenges is one of the best ways to pave the way for the next generation to become leaders and create their space in the world. It’s also yet another rung on the corporate social responsibility ladder; investing in the lives and the successful career paths of the next generations of leaders benefits all of us. Here are a few ways to maximize your mentorship experience: Be sure you have the time to give. Time is always at shortfall, it seems. Becoming a mentor means being able to give of your time in a meaningful way, so be sure when you decide to dedicate yourself to an individual or group, you aren’t looking at your phone and trying to multi-task because you didn’t have the time. Chemistry matters. Whether you go through an organization to match you with a mentor, or you have one
within your organization or in your personal network, be sure you’re not wasting your time with someone who isn’t going to give their all. Look for motivation, tenacity, eagerness and a willingness to accept open feedback and constructive criticism. Conduct an appraisal a few sessions in and ensure that you and your mentee are communicating well and have an established rapport. If not, it is okay to recommend another mentor or move on. Set goals. Mentorship isn’t a therapy session, or an in-person version of What Color is My Parachute? You and your mentee should set clear, specific and measurable goals for your relationship and keep an open dialogue about the progress of the mentor/mentee relationship. This will keep both of you productive, on track and efficient with your time together. Emotional intelligence can be part of the mentorship process. While you may be mentoring someone in the same industry or career path, mentorship can also be a valuable lesson in emotional intelligence. Learning how to react to
difficult situations, self-management, empathy, leadership and building relationships, to name a few, are critical components of professional (and personal) development and can be nurtured by you as a mentor. Finally, recognize that the mentor/mentee relationship is two-way. While your mentee will gain valuable insight and knowledge from you, it can be a rewarding experience, during your conversations and meetings, to identify gaps in your knowledge base, identify efficiencies and gain new perspective on topics, issues, technology and more. Mentoring can be rewarding on a personal level, but it can also enrich and encourage your development as much as your mentee. As Phil Collins once said, “In learning you will teach and in teaching you will learn.” The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in Nevada. The chamber has a strong legacy of protecting and strengthening the Southern Nevada business community, helping its member businesses grow and thrive and providing a voice for those businesses in local, state and federal government. For more information, visit lvchamber.com.
IT’S ALL SOCIAL (MEDIA) By Ruth Lauber
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oday we all post photos of what we ate, our feet as we sit on the beach, our pets and certainly our selfies. This is a time when we are communicating our lives, feelings, political stances and major events using social media. When Betty White hosted NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” as part of her monologue, she told the audience, “I am part of the generation that believed it was rude to make people look at photos of their vacation.” Those days are truly gone. According to Hubspot, 92 percent of marketers in 2014 claimed that social media marketing was important for their business, with 80 percent indicating their efforts increased traffic to their websites. According to Social Media Examiner, 97 percent of marketers are currently participating in social media but 85 percent of participants aren’t sure what social media tools are the best to use. Social media is an important part of an effective marketing plan. According to Lifewire.com, Facebook is still No. 1 with an estimated 1.59 billion users. Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest follows with Snapchat growing in popularity with teens and millennials. There are now web stars on YouTube with many of them getting paid by advertisers to promote products and services to a new generation. There is increased visibility for brand recognition on social media. Consider them as new channels to showcase your business, product or service. For example, a frequent social media user can become aware of your business after reading it in a newsfeed.
According to a report published by Texas Tech University, businesses that engage on social media channels receive more loyalty from their customers. Another study published by Convince & Convert found that 53 percent of Americans who follow brands and companies on social media are more loyal to those brands. When you build a following on social media, you have the chance to reach new, recent and old customers, and you’ll be able to interact with all of them. Every image, video, comment or post is an opportunity for someone to react, and every reaction could lead to clicking on your website or engaging with you in other ways. Identify business goals and your social media strategy should serve the goals you set. Marketing objectives aren’t useful if specific parameters aren’t defined to measure success. For example, if one of your primary goals is generating leads and sales, how many leads and sales do you have to generate before you consider that goal a success? If a business is suffering from low engagement on their social profiles, it’s usually because they don’t have an accurate customer profile. Knowing your customers will define and target the right people with the right messages. This includes age, occupation, income, interests, problems, obstacles, habits, likes, dislikes and motivations. Social media is one way we reach out to the readers of the magazine as well as promote our sponsors. It is part of our overall marketing plan and it should be part of your business plan for success.
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VOLUNTEERISM IS ON THE RISE By Ben Caine Director of Development, New Vista
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ew Vista, a Las Vegasbased nonprofit serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, leads the charge in generating volunteer opportunities for people with IDD, empowering people with disabilities to be involved in their communities. The New Vista Gives Back program connects members with other nonprofit organizations and community partners to provide volunteer opportunities. The program matches youth and adults with IDD with volunteer options that match their interests and abilities.
the Skye Canyon Youth Conference in a project benefiting Peggy’s Attic, a program serving children in foster care. An unintended consequence of the team members’ service is that not only are they able to make a difference by lending support to a charity, but they deliver a powerful message through their willingness to participate. Members are truly at the center of social change, when they work side-by-side with their typical abled peers. Members of New Vista Gives Back lead by example, creating an awareness of the IDD community. One of the best ways to make new friends and learn about people of diverse backgrounds is to commit to doing a shared activity together. Of the many volunteers that have chosen to offer their time, over 90 percent return to help the cause again.
With its robust volunteer base, it seems for this cause, that strength certainly comes in numbers. “We have really cultivated an absolutely amazing base of bighearted volunteers over the years.” Board of Directors Chair Craig Herrmann said. “Being an established nonprofit serving the intellectually challenged for over 30 years, we’ve come to realize that our community is built upon those willing to give of their time, talents and treasures. It is ultimately people that care enough to spend their free time giving to others whom a great charity is built through.” Volunteers are the lifeblood of a nonprofit organization. Charities rely on the efforts and support of their volunteers to further their mission. Perhaps the greatest benefit people derive from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community. Giving in even simple ways can help those in need and improve health and happiness. The New Vista Gives Back team participates in a variety of ongo-
We have really cultivated an absolutely amazing base of bighearted volunteers over the years. ing weekly and monthly programs, including Give Back Mondays serving the homeless population, Project 4 Humanity food pantry and Brenda’s Closet, which serve individuals and families living in poverty. The team members accept
their volunteer responsibilities with a beautiful eagerness and humility, truly intent in helping to lift those in need through their work. Most recently, over 20 New Vista Gives Back team members joined
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It’s no surprise that New Vista has been able to create entire multiple event series, such as its Wine Walks and Brew’s Best Beer Festivals, off of the generosity of these vibrant volunteers. Through the cumulative energy of this community, New Vista has really empowered the volunteers to share time while having fun and giving back to its mission. Whether contributing at an event or assisting program staff on daily duties, New Vista is constantly seeking support, and they remain grateful for the years of dedicated support from the Las Vegas Valley.
For volunteer opportunities, visit NewVistaNV.org or email volunteer@newvistanv.org
HERE’S YOUR GIFT By Rev. Thabiti
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imply stated, our life on this very day is a gift to be enjoyed to the fullest and not some silly problem needing to be solved. The gift of today comes loaded with infinite possibilities and endless opportunities. There’s not enough time to meet all of the awesome people or go all of the great places or do all of the fun things. Yet, with all that we have already been given (which is clearly and evidently too abundant) many or most of us are still trapped like prisoners inside of a false, erroneous or illusionary sense of scarcity and lack and this keeps us wanting to get this or needing to get that. Once we shift from trying to get (as if we lack something) into simply receiving with open arms all that we have already been given, then and only then, will we ever get what it absolutely means to be alive. We are alive during the greatest time in human history. We are doing things that far exceed the imagination of our most brilliant ancestors. Our homeless people eat better today than the Kings and Queens of yesterday. Right now we have another chance to improve our attitude. Life itself is a perfect mirror reflecting our attitude, perception and belief. This is why ANYONE with a bad attitude is guaranteed to be miserable.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is your gift and that is why it is called The Present. The gift of today means we can choose to be pulled by a vision instead of pushed by circumstances. Circumstances don’t rule or force us, we create circumstances. Right now we choose to release and let go of all fear, anger, worry and guilt. We can even forgive the unforgivable people we may have encountered along the way. We can manage better the quality of our life’s experience the more we realize that we cannot control everything but we can control our response or reaction to anything. How we respond (response-ability) to anything that happens in life is our responsibility and at the same time our response reveals the absolute truth about our level of spiritual maturity. Blaming and excuses is the recipe that losers use to fail. Persistence and determination is what comes from winners. What is blocking any one of us from seeing the miracles that are happening everywhere is doubt. Once the doubt is removed …WATCH OUT! Expect to experience more good and more delight than you could have ever imagined.
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Today we reclaim our power to be glorious, grateful, beautiful, loving and magnificent. We allow our light to shine bright into this world with our hearts and our minds wide open to being receptive to the truth that is always revealing itself to us, through us and as us. Individuals who have a problem with this are angry simply because the truth is not being what they want it to be. The truth goes it own way and does not seek our approval or permission to operate the way it does. The truth comes into our life to liberate us and unshackle us from being prisoners of erroneous beliefs that have taken us hostage and thus limits and obstructs our ability to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the magnificent gift that life truly is. Right here and right now—all is well and life is good. HAPPY BLESSINGS Reverend Thabiti is best known as the world’s most accurate personal forecast expert. His Time-Map System available to anyone at ThePower.org provides a superior illuminated advantage and reliable directional guidance.
New Vista is a non-profit organization that specializes in helping adults and youth with intellectual challenges. We provide an array of programs to individuals and their loved ones that create equal opportunities and support so that they may experience life to the fullest. The objective of all our programs is to build self-sufficiency by teaching life-skills that promote independence, confidence and self-advocacy. New Vista focuses on providing individuals with the choice of how they will experience their life.
Learn how you can help at www.NewVistaNV.org
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MARK SHUNOCK OF THE SPACE By Debbie Hall
Mark Shunock, who burst on the Las Vegas scene as one of the stars of “Rock of Ages,” now makes a cameo in “Magic Mike Live.” He is also the founder of Mondays Dark, a bi-monthly variety show where 100 percent of ticket sales benefits a different local charity. Mondays Dark has partnered with over 40 local organizations and raised over $400,000 with all money staying in Las Vegas. He also opened and operates The Space, a community-driven charity-based arts complex. The Space consists of a multi-purpose 3,000-squarefoot performance space, Black Box Theatre, two rehearsal studios, podcast/recording studio and piano bar/lounge. For more info, visit thespacelv.com.
1 Walk us through a typical day in your shoes. Morning yawns. Voicemail check. Iced black coffee. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I am at The Space planning and producing events and making sure our Mondays Dark featured charities are working hard for their $10,000. Magic Mike shows is Wednesday to Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. so I head to Hard Rock from The Space those days.
2 Have you ever purchased any As Seen on TV items?
Only when I’m waiting for my drugs at Walgreens. I can poach an egg in 30 seconds like it’s nobody’s business.
to look through your devices, what is on your 5 Ifhitwelistwere or playlist or favorite app? I still Shazam a lot. I’m always too behind when it comes to music so when I’m out and I hear a tune I get excited about I Shazam away.
you ever play “tourist” in Vegas? If so, what is your 6 Do favorite thing to do? I love to see shows! Anything live and anywhere! We have amazing, talented performers here.
7 What do you do to unwind and relax? destroy a grade-school photo of yourself, 3 Ifwhatyouyearcouldwould it be and why? There was one that was taken after our hockey initiation and I think I’m missing an eyebrow and half a head of hair.
grocery shopping, what is your stick-in-the-cart4 While when-no-one-is-looking item?
I try to find little treats that remind me of home. Ketchup Flavored Chips, All Dressed Chips, Coffee Crisp.
I love to stay at hotels here and shut down for a day. I try to force myself to do it. I love to eat, so dinner and a room is good for my soul.
8 Does anyone ever mistake you for someone else?
Not really. What I love that’s currently happening. People used to say “Hey! You’re the Rock of Ages guy!” Now they say “Hey! You’re the Mondays Dark guy.” I like that a lot.
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