Celebrating a Life of Service: Education, Tourism, and Mary Kay

Celebrating a Life of Service: Education, Tourism, and Mary Kay.In today's episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill has the pleasure of chatting with Denise Senko, affectionately known as "Dee Dee" A former dean and teacher at Boulder City High School, Dee Dee has a wealth of experience both in education and as a dedicated member of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Currently thriving as an independent Sales Director for Mary Kay , she empowers individuals by enhancing their confidence and entrepreneurial spirit through her beauty business.Listen as Jill and Dee Dee share humorous anecdotes from Dee Dee's days as a tour guide at the Hoover Dam and the invaluable insights gained from her experiences in education. Discover the joys of Chamber Life and the fulfillment found in helping visitors explore the wonders of Nevada. Plus, peek into Dee Dee's personal journey, from her family farm roots to her passion for travel and how these have influenced her vibrant career and community involvement.DISCUSSION TOPICSDenise's Career in EducationFormer dean and teacher at Boulder City High SchoolRole as assistant principal at Courtney Junior High SchoolInvolvement with Boulder City Chamber of CommerceVolunteer and past board member rolesContributions to Chamber Life and community involvementExperiences as a Hoover Dam Tour GuideUnique challenges and memorable moments while guiding toursHumorous interactions with tour groupsStories from Work at the ChamberFunny and unusual questions from touristsEnjoyment derived from helping visitors and community membersDenise's Mary Kay BusinessTransition from education to becoming a Sales Director for Mary KayThe mission to help people feel better about themselvesThe empowerment and entrepreneurship opportunities provided by Mary KayExperiences as an EducatorMemorable moments and impacts on studentsRewarding aspects of teaching and student success storiesPersonal Life and BackgroundDenise's upbringing on a farm in MichiganValues and lessons learned from her parentsCurrent Activities and HobbiesLove for reading, particularly nonfiction booksInterest in behind-the-scenes aspects of historical and famous placesTravel ExperiencesExtensive travel history across the United States and internationallyInsights gained from visiting various countries and statesLEARN MOREClick here to learn more about Dee Dee and her work, visit her website at https://www.marykay.com/dsenko.KEYWORDSDenise "Dee Dee" Senko, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview#DeniseSenko #MaryKayCosmetics #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2025 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterviewCREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.