Get Your Chat on with GYC Vegas
by GYC Vegas
Join Gina Yager, founder and director of Las Vegas-based, award-winning PR and marketing agency GYC Vegas, as she sits down with local professionals to explore the stories behind their businesses. At GYC Vegas, we believe every company has a unique tale to tell, and we’re passionate about helping businesses get the recognition they deserve. On Get Your Chat on with GYC Vegas, we’ll dive into the insights and perspectives of a variety of Las Vegas-based organizations - from their origin and mission to the realities of operating in this dynamic market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just curious about the local professional landscape, tune in to get an inside look at the diverse companies shaping the vibrant business community of Las Vegas. Get ready to get your chat on!
Episodes
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Get Your Drive On - A Conversation with Melisa Eichabuer, General Manager of Findlay Volkswagen Henderson
Time to talk leadership, company culture, and what it takes to build a people-first business! Gina Yager sits down with Melisa Eichbauer, General Manager of Findlay Volkswagen Henderson, to discuss her journey from entry-level sales consultant to becoming the first woman to serve as a GM within…
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Get Your Entrepreneur On - A Conversation with Natalie Buckel, CEO and Co-Founder of I Want My Two Dollars
Time to talk entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it takes to keep building in a constantly changing business world! Gina Yager sits down with Natalie Buckel, CEO and Owner of I Want My Two Dollars, LLC, to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur and the many businesses and ventures she has…
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Get Your Public Transit On - A Conversation with Aileen Pastor, Manager of Transit Events, Detours, and Partnerships for RTC of Southern Nevada
Time to talk transportation, community connection, and the people helping Southern Nevada keep moving! Gina Yager sits down with Aileen Pastor, Manager of Transit Events, Detours, and Partnerships at the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), to go behind the scenes of the...
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Get Your Hops On - A Conversation with Wyndee Forrest, Founder and Co-Owner of CraftHaus Brewery
Time to talk craft beer, entrepreneurship, and building a community! Gina Yager sits down with Wyndee Forrest, Founder and Co-Owner of CraftHaus Brewery whose passion for local business and advocacy has helped shape Nevada's growing craft beer scene. After discovering the culture of craft brewing...
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Get Your Mission On - A Conversation with Vicki Bertin, President & CEO of Foundation Assisting Seniors
Time to talk leadership, entrepreneurship, and giving back to the Las Vegas community! Gina Yager sits down with Vicki Bertin, President & CEO of Foundation Assisting Seniors, for a conversation about building a career with purpose and using leadership to make a difference. Vicki has built a...
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Get Your Economic Development On – A Conversation with Danielle Casey, President & CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
Time to talk economic development, regional growth, and what it takes to build a stronger future for Southern Nevada! Gina Yager sits down with Danielle Casey, President & CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), the region's leading economic development organization dedicated to...
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Get Your Hospitality On - A Conversation with Tim Welc, Founder & Co-Owner, Masterpiece Cuisine
Time to talk food, hospitality, and building a business in Las Vegas! Gina Yager kicks off Season 3 of Get Your Chat On! with Tim Welc, Founder & Co-Owner of Masterpiece Cuisine, a multi-state catering and dining company built on decades of hands-on experience in the foodservice industry. With…
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Get Your Grill On — A conversation with Mehdi Zarhloul, CEO of Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill
Time to talk food, hospitality, and building a restaurant brand that lasts! Gina Yager sits down with Mehdi Zarhloul, Founder & CEO of Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill, the fast-casual Mediterranean concept that has become a Las Vegas favorite for nearly two decades. From managing international…
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Get Your Neurofeedback On – A conversation with Jillian Wendelin, LMFT, Founder & Director, Integrative Wellness Clinic of Nevada
Time to talk mental health, neurofeedback, and brain-based wellness! Gina Yager sits down with Jillian Wendelin, LMFT, Founder and Director of Integrative Wellness Clinic of Nevada. With over a decade of experience as a therapist, Jillian’s journey into neurofeedback was shaped by her own...
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Get Your Banking On – A Conversation with Tara Campbell, COO of GBank
Time to talk banking, leadership, and what it takes to keep a financial institution running smoothly in a rapidly changing industry! Gina Yager sits down with Tara Campbell, COO of GBank, a Las Vegas-based community bank with a national footprint, where she oversees operations and enterprise…
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Get Your Management On – A Conversation with Brian Scroggins, CEO of Emergency Management Foundation
Time to talk leadership under pressure and service in the moments that matter most. Gina Yager sits down with Brian Scroggins, CEO of the Emergency Management Foundation and longtime emergency management leader who has helped guide Southern Nevada through some of its most challenging crises. With…
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Get Your Cause On – A Conversation with Beth Flory, CEO of S.A.F.E. House
Time to talk purpose and transformation! Gina Yager sits down with Beth Flory, the fearless leader at S.A.F.E. House who is dedicated to supporting Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable communities, one survivor, one child, and one family at a time. From answering crisis hotline calls in 2009 to…
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Get Your Journalism On – A Conversation with Jon Ralston, Founder of The Nevada Independent
Time to talk truth and accountability! Gina Yager sits down with Jon Ralston, the legendary political journalist who’s been holding Nevada’s power players accountable for over four decades. From his start as the night police reporter at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 1984 to founding The Nevada...
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Get Your Tech On – A Conversation with Joshua Leavitt, Founder of Tech Alley
Time to talk tech and transformation! Gina Yager sits down with Joshua Leavitt, the visionary entrepreneur who's been rewiring Nevada's economic future — one startup, one student, and one policy at a time. From his days as Chief Information Officer at Maverick Aviation Group to founding Tech…
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Get Your Recovery On – A Conversation with Stacey Zierath-Campa
Time to talk recovery and resilience! Gina Yager sits down with Stacey Zierath, Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Hospital, a healthcare leader with more than 35 years of experience who has made it her life's work to support individuals and families on the road to recovery. Stacey's...
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Get Your Wellness On – A Conversation with D Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of Wellness Coach
Time to talk mental health and innovation! Gina Yager sits down with D Sharma, the tech entrepreneur-turned-wellness advocate who’s democratizing access to mental health support through Wellness Coach. From his roots in technology to a life-changing experience in Thailand that shifted his entire...
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Get Your Justice On – A Conversation with Gary Thompson, Candidate for Henderson Municipal Court Judge, Dept. 1
Time to talk justice, community, and what it really means to serve! Gina Yager sits down with Gary Thompson, a Henderson native, seasoned attorney, and candidate for Henderson Municipal Court Judge, Department 1. A Basic High School graduate who has called Henderson home since 1967, Gary built…
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Get Your Innovation On – A Conversation with Heather Brown of StartUp Vegas
On this episode of Get Your Chat on, we sit down with Heather Brown, President of StartUp Vegas and elected member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, representing District 6 in Southern Nevada. A proud Las Vegas native, Western High School and UNLV alumna, and...
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Get Your Supply Chain On — A Conversation with Mihir Wagh of Aristocrat Gaming
Time to talk global operations! Gina Yager sits down with Mihir Wagh, the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Manufacturing & Logistics at Aristocrat Gaming – an industry-leading global gaming content and technology company. From his decade-plus background in Michigan solving operational...
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Get Your Impact On – A Conversation with DeAndre Esteen of Barclays Bank US
In this episode we sit down with DeAndre Esteen, a true champion of community engagement and corporate citizenship in Henderson, Nevada. As the VP and Contact Center Site Coordinator at Barclays Bank US, DeAndre oversees the Citizenship and community agenda for the bank’s largest Operations site…
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Get Your Education On – A Conversation with Michelle Region-Sebest, Associate Professor of Business at Nevada State University
Ready to bridge the gap between classroom and boardroom? Gina Yager connects with Dr. Michelle Region-Sebest, the business professor who traded her corner office for the classroom after spending over a decade in major leadership positions at Quiksilver. From corporate executive to Ph.D. scholar…
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Get Your County On – A Conversation with Commissioner Michael Naft
Time to talk local government leadership! Gina Yager connects with Commissioner Michael Naft, the dedicated public servant who’s been modernizing Clark County government and championing traffic safety for all road users since his appointment in 2019. From his six years as District Director to...
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Get Your City Leadership On – A Conversation with Mayor Michelle Romero of City of Henderson, Nevada
Time to talk city-building! Gina Yager sits down with Mayor Michelle Romero, the Henderson native who spent 25 years transforming her hometown from behind the scenes before voters elected her to lead Nevada’s second-largest city. From managing the development of the Water Street District –…
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Get Your Pharmacy On – A Conversation with Dr. Renee Coffman of Roseman University of Health Sciences
Ready to discover what it takes to build a university from the ground up? Gina Yager sits down with Dr. Renee Coffman, the visionary pharmacist and educator who co-founded what is now Roseman University of Health Sciences, transforming healthcare education in Nevada and beyond. From her roots as…
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Get Your Voice On – A Conversation with Chet Buchanan, Multi-Media Personality and Voice of the Las Vegas Aces & NASCAR at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Get energized with Las Vegas’ most beloved voice! Gina Yager sits down with Chet Buchanan, the multimedia powerhouse behind 98.5 KLUC’s top-rated “Chet Buchanan Show” and the official voice of the Las Vegas Aces and NASCAR at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. From his humble beginnings discovering his...
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Get Your Future On – A Conversation with Michael Tchong of Ubertrends
Decode what’s next as Gina Yager sits down with Michael Tchong, the serial entrepreneur and futurist who’s made a career out of spotting the massive waves of change before they reshape our world. Recognized by The Daily Telegraph as “America’s most influential trendspotter,” Michael lives by his...
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Get Your Achievement On – A Conversation with Wendy Hodges-Kent of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
Time to invest in the future! Gina Yager sits down with Wendy Hodges-Kent, the passionate advocate who’s shaping the next generation of financially literate leaders through Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. With over 30 years of experience, from addressing hunger at national levels in Texas…
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Get Your Tune On – A Conversation with Pete Radd of RaddTunes.com
Time to strike the right chord! Gina Yager sits down with Pete Radd, the versatile musician who’s been turning melodies into memorable marketing magic for over 30 years. From his early days, knowing at age 4 that piano would be his life’s calling to creating the unforgettable Lerner and Rowe…
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Get Your Rock On – A Conversation with William Bower Jr of 2 Rock Guys
Ready to dig deep into entrepreneurship? Gina Yager connects with Will Bower, the Las Vegas native and disabled veteran who’s turned his passion for mining into a thriving community-centered business. From his Army National Guard service (2000-2009) to channeling his IT expertise into owning an...
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Get Your Network On – A Conversation with Brandy Newman of We Elevate Marketing & the Las Vegas Host Committee
Time to connect and elevate! Gina Yager sits down with Brandy Newman, the dynamic force behind We Elevate Marketing and the visionary founder of the Las Vegas Host Committee. From her powerhouse days as Market President of Clear Channel Radio to pioneering digital marketing strategies at Lotus...
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Get Your Healthcare On – A Conversation with Sam Kaufman of Henderson Hospital
Ready to dive deep into Southern Nevada’s healthcare landscape? Gina Yager sits down with Sam Kaufman, the visionary leader who’s been shaping The Valley Health System since 1991 and spearheaded the launch of the state-of-the-art Henderson Hospital in 2016. From his early days at the National...
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Get Your Venture Capital On – A Conversation with Len Jessup of Desert Forge Ventures
Time to talk innovation and investment! Gina connects with Len Jessup, the two-time university president turned venture capitalist who’s building Las Vegas’ entrepreneurial ecosystem from the ground up. From transforming UNLV into a Carnegie R1 research institution to now raising capital and...
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Get Your Community On – A Conversation with Jill Rowland-Lagan of Boulder City Chamber of Commerce
Let’s talk community building! Gina sits down with Jill Rowland-Lagan, the natural-born leader who’s been transforming the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce into a thriving hub for local business growth for over 24 years. This proud Boulder City High School graduate and Brigham Young University...
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Get Your Enterprise On – A Conversation with Kristi Staab, Entrepreneur & Business Owner
Time to talk serious business! Gina connects with Kristi Staab, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Kristi Staab Enterprises, for an in-depth look at what it takes to build and sustain a thriving business. From that pivotal moment when she knew entrepreneurship was her calling to the mission that…
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Get Your Marketing On – A Conversation with Ben Laifsky, Founder of Hunter Marketing
Time to talk strategy! Gina sits down with Ben Laifsky, the entrepreneurial brain behind Hunter Marketing, to talk shop about building a successful agency in the competitive Las Vegas market. From his “aha” moment in marketing to the pivotal milestones that shaped his business journey, Ben keeps…
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Get Your Speed On – A Conversation with Lori Nelson-Kraft, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Shift into high gear with this adrenaline-packed episode! Gina chats with Lori Nelson-Kraft, the strategic mastermind keeping Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix running like a well-oiled machine. From her hospitality roots at LVCVA and Station Casinos to navigating the complex world of international...
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Get Your Fiction On – A Conversation with Dawn Ramos, Author & Professional Storyteller
Kicking off season 2 with a bang! Gina Yager sits down with Dawn Ramos, the creative force behind compelling contemporary women’s fiction who lives by the motto “Life is Better in Fiction.” Hot off the release of her latest novel Emma’s Gift, Dawn gets real about balancing her writing passion…
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Get Your Luxury On – A Conversation with Santo Diliberto of Ferrari of Las Vegas
In the final episode of season 1, Gina Yager gets her chat on with Santo Diliberto, the only Ferrari salesperson in Las Vegas. Drawing from six years of expertise at Towbin Motorcars dealing with ultra high-end luxury and supercars, Santo offers a fascinating glimpse into selling one of the…
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Get Your Leadership On – A Conversation with Nada Nasserdeen of Rise Up For You
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, a #1 best-selling author, two-time TEDx speaker, and leadership coach making waves in career development. Nada discusses founding Rise Up For You, a Certified Women's Owned Small Business that empowers individuals through soft skills training...
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Get Your Photography On – A Conversation with Mikel Conrad of Mikel's Photography & Design
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Mikel Conrad of Mikel's Photography & Design, also known as "Henderson's Photographer." A lifetime Henderson resident and Eagle Scout with three Eagle Scout sons, Mikel discusses his journey building a premier photography studio on Water Street since 2004. The...
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Get Your Preservation On – A Conversation with Amy Raymer of Nevada Preservation Foundation
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Amy Raymer, who joined Nevada Preservation Foundation after 25 years with Clark County School District. Amy shares her passion for historical architecture, including her experience restoring two historic Las Vegas homes to their original eras. The conversation...
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Get Your Entertainment On – A Conversation with Jeff Civillico, Las Vegas Headliner, Host Personality, Keynote Speaker and Philanthropist
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Jeff Civillico, an acclaimed entertainer who connects with audiences through joy and laughter. As a former Strip headliner who won "Entertainer of the Year" and "Best of Las Vegas" three times, Jeff discusses his transition to hosting, speaking, and philanthropy.…
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Get Your Water Filtration On – A Conversation with Zac Rice of Multipure
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Zac Rice, President of Multipure, the leading water filtration manufacturer based in Las Vegas. Zac discusses advancing the technologies pioneered by his father and uncle over 50 years ago and the company becoming the industry's most NSF-certified manufacturer.…
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Get Your Insurance On – A Conversation with Dulcinea Rongavilla of Cragin & Pike
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Dulcinea Rongavilla, who brings 25+ years of executive experience to Cragin & Pike, a commercial insurance firm serving Las Vegas for over 115 years. The former President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas discusses creating impact in both insurance and community...
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Get Your Story On – A Conversation with Kim Treviño-Kiraly of Black Mountain Institute
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Kim Treviño-Kiraly, a passionate literary advocate bringing writers and community together through Black Mountain Institute. Originally from Uvalde, Texas, Kim discusses her role in fundraising, relationship-building, and promoting literary activism at UNLV. She...
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Get Your Finance On – A Conversation with Frank Tavares, SBA Loan specialist
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Frank Tavares, a seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience in Southern Nevada's banking industry. Frank discusses his journey from mortgage loan officer to SBA Loan specialist, sharing insights into business development and community...
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Get Your Adventure On – A Conversation with Chad Taylor of Lake Mead Mohave Adventures
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Chad Taylor, a dynamic outdoor enthusiast and marketing innovator managing over 100 marketing channels across seven resorts and marinas. With a passion for social impact, Chad discusses his role at Lake Mead Mohave Adventures, his philanthropic company Mentor...
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Get Your Business On – A Conversation with Ricky Navar of Peak Performance Partners
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Ricky Navar, an accomplished business strategist specializing in leadership development and team cohesion. With over 20 years of experience, Ricky discusses Peak Performance Partners' approach to helping businesses overcome challenges through improved…
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Get Your Fundraising On – A Conversation with Linda Smith of The Christopher Smith Foundation
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Linda Smith, a fundraising icon recognized for her 38 years of leadership at Opportunity Village and her subsequent consulting work. Linda discusses her consulting business, her journey in nonprofit fundraising, and the inspiration behind The Christopher Smith...
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Get Your Arts On – A Conversation with Pilita Simpson of Positively Arts
Gina Yager gets her chat on with Pilita Simpson, the visionary behind Positively Arts, a Las Vegas nonprofit dedicated to fostering emotional resilience and confidence through innovative arts-based programming. With over 20 years of experience as a performer and a Master's degree in Arts…
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About this show
Join Gina Yager, founder and director of Las Vegas-based, award-winning PR and marketing agency GYC Vegas, as she sits down with local professionals to explore the stories behind their businesses. At GYC Vegas, we believe every company has a unique tale to tell, and we’re passionate about helping businesses get the recognition they deserve. On Get Your Chat on with GYC Vegas, we’ll dive into the insights and perspectives of a variety of Las Vegas-based organizations - from their origin and mission to the realities of operating in this dynamic market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just curious about the local professional landscape, tune in to get an inside look at the diverse companies shaping the vibrant business community of Las Vegas. Get ready to get your chat on!
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