Get Your Chat on with GYC Vegas

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 experiences with ADHD, trauma, and postpartum depression, leading her to rethink how traditional therapy supp...

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 change initiatives.  Get the inside story on GBank’s unique position as a community-rooted institution serv...

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 a career spanning both business and government, Brian’s path to public service was shaped by a calling...

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 rising through the ranks as Residential Advocate, Director of Operations, and ultimately CEO in 2021, Beth...

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 Independent in 2017, Jon’s unwavering commitment to fearless journalism has shaped how Nevadans underst...

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 Alley, IONnovate, and Nevada's only private post-secondary software engineering school, Josh has made it hi...

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 journey took her from leading major healthcare organizations in the Seattle-Tacoma region to overseeing...

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 perspective, D’s journey is a powerful testament to reinvention and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.  G...

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 his legal career over 30+ years in Nevada courtrooms – representing clients in criminal defense, personal...

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 first-generation college graduate, Heather co-founded StartUp Vegas, a nonprofit driving Southern Nevada’s startup...

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 challenges for automotive and premier technology brands to overseeing Aristocrat’s integration cen...

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 in the US Consumer Bank, connecting colleagues with meaningful volunteer opportunities and building str...

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 and Nevada State University educator, Michelle’s unconventional journey proves that the most impactful...

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 Congresswoman Dina Titus to his current work chairing the Big Bend Water District and County Audit Committ...

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 – bringing new housing, retail, jobs, and entertainment to downtown Henderson – to spearheading the Redevelopme...

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 a small-town Ohio pharmacist to earning her doctorate at Purdue University and pioneering problem-based...

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 passion for broadcasting to becoming a two-time Emmy Award winner who’s lent his voice to the NHL’s Seatt...

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 powerful motto: “I help you catch the next wave before it catches you.”  From his early days working on...

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 to her current mission of economic education, Wendy’s journey is a masterclass in community empowerment...

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 jingle that’s stuck in everyone’s head across 20 states, Pete’s journey is a perfect harmony of passion and...

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 actual amethyst mine, Will’s journey proves that sometimes the most unexpected paths lead to pure gold. ...

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 Communications, Brandy’s 20+ year journey through media and marketing is a masterclass in strategic trans...

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 Institutes of Health to earning the prestigious Eagle Award—Universal Health Services’ highest CEO honor—S...

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 investing in promising local startups, Len’s journey from academia to venture capital is driven by his pass...

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 alumna has deep community roots that fuel her passionate commitment to economic development.  Get the rea...