Amanda Joy Christensen is a hospitality professional, storyteller, and creator of the Vegas-based podcast, Valley Views. With over twenty years of experience across nearly every facet of the hospitality industry, Amanda has become a voice for the unsung heroes who power the city behind the scenes. 

 Amanda has worked alongside legends and visionaries during the downtown Las Vegas renaissance. Her experiences taught her both the beauty and burnout of an industry that often demands everything and can give very little in return. The 2020 shutdown was a turning point that revealed how fragile the illusion of status can be—and clarified her mission to serve with a deeper purpose. In 2024, Amanda launched Valley Views, a podcast within the community honoring the voices of hospitality: creators,  caregivers, small business owners, and culture-shapers. It’s a legacy project born of hard-earned wisdom, emotional grit, and unwavering belief in serving people the honorable way. In 2025, Amanda was nominated for Forbes Entrepreneur of Impact, among small business innovators leading the next generation of legacy leaders. 

You can listen to episodes of Valley Views on Spotify. Connect with Amanda on her social media accounts:

 Instagram: @amandajoychristensen & @valley.views.podcast 

LinkedIn : Amanda Joy Christensen 

Amani Roberts, international keynote speaker, and global performer, is a renowned DJ, entrepreneur, award-winning professor, and USA Today’s best-selling author of “The Quiet Storm” and “DJs Mean Business”. With over 30 years in hospitality and 17 years in the music industry, he’s worked with global brands like Marriott, 7-11, and Chartmetric while generating millions of dollars in revenue. A sought-after speaker and co-host of the podcast Adventures in Business, Amani inspires professionals to unlock creativity, take risks, and increase their music business knowledge. His expertise has been featured in Forbes, People Magazine, NBC, and Yahoo! Finance. Tune in as I sit with Amani to talk about his newly released book and much more.

In this episode, I sit down with Shantel Love, keynote speaker and author of Promote Your D@mn Self. Shantel offers an eye-opening look at the strategies for getting noticed in today’s competitive world. With her candid approach, she emphasizes the importance of self-promotion and gives actionable advice on how to make your voice heard, even in crowded spaces. Her insights dive deep into the idea that the key to success is not just about what you know, but how well you can market what you do.

As an expert in building personal brands, Shantel sheds light on the power of owning your narrative. She encourages individuals to embrace their unique strengths and use them to stand out in a sea of competition. Through her practical advice and real-world examples, she empowers others to take charge of their personal and professional identities, ensuring they not only get noticed but thrive in the process.

Throughout her life, Gigi Roundtree has always felt a connection with People and Community. A Social Justice & Community Activist, Non-Profit Founder of Common Tree, 6x Author, and Business Consultant - all her work is rooted in being a voice for her Community and giving people tools to change their lives.

A few of Gigi's books she has published are: Note to Self, The Power of Motivation, The Power of Healing and Greater Self 

A few or her books are listed below. For more information, please visit her website at www.gigiroundtree.com .

This week we sit down with Marissa Hawkins , entrepreneur and owner of several Massage Envy locations in the Las Vegas valley. Marissa talks about celebrating 19 years in business and being a co-author for the book “Women Who Boss Up in Las Vegas”.  She opens up about being new grandmother and also shares her plan to write a new book in the coming year. Marissa is very passionate about giving back to the local community, and she continues to support local schools and healthcare workers any opportunity she has.  

Janice Paligutan is not your typical dance studio owner. She's a multifaceted individual who seamlessly weaves together the worlds of dance and human resources. As one of the owners of Millennium Dance Complex Las Vegas, Janice is at the forefront of a vibrant dance community. Her studio offers more than 40 drop-in dance classes tailored for adult dancers of all levels. Beyond just providing classes, the studio offers performance opportunities for dancers to shine.

But Janice's story doesn't end on the dance floor. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in Human Resources, Janice brings a unique perspective to the studio. Her expertise in HR has been instrumental in shaping the culture at Millennium Dance Complex. Drawing from years of experience, Janice understands the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, and this ethos resonates throughout the dance studio. 

For more information on Millennium Dance Complex, please visit their website at https://mdclv.com.  

CinCityCheesecakes is the new, modern, not-your-typical cheesecake shop.  Located in the north side of  Las Vegas, Nevada, they are the only shop that is focused on cheesecake products in the entire city! They have over 60 (and counting) different flavors of cheesecakes that are all unique in their own way.  CinCityCheesecakes is owned by husband and wife duo, Rodney and Cindy.  They have known each other since they were 12 years old.  Rodney is the mastermind of the business concept and Cindy is a professionally trained Pastry Chef.  Cindy has over 15 years of baking and pastry experience.  CinCityCheesecakes is named after owner, CINdy and the lovely city they live in; respectively known as Sin City.  CinCityCheesecakes logo is based on their 4 year old daughter and future owner.
CinCityCheesecakes is grateful for the support from the community, customers, friends, and family.  They invite you to visit their shop!

Join me in this episode as I sit with Scott Vera, owner operator of yLevel 9 Studios.  Scott was born in New York and raised in Las Vegas, NV. He is a husband and a father of 3 children. Scott has always been driven at a very young age to do more than what was expected.  He went from working random warehouse and hospitality  jobs to following his passion in music production and eventually evolving into the podcasting world. Today, Scott has scaled his business from working out of his home studio to managing his operations out of  his own private studio while providing quality service to all his clients.  This self taught entrepreneur takes us on the journey of how he started in business, where he is today, and where he sees himself going in the future. For more information on Level 9 Studios and their services, you can visit https://l9slv.com. 

Savannah Schaffer is a 22 year old, new mom, life coach and content creator. She's been invested into business ventures since she was 17 years old and today she's living the life she's always dreamt of with an extra surprise of a baby girl! Savannah focused on cultivating meaningful relationships with those close to her and most importantly, herself. She is inspiring others to show them what they're capable to achieving as well.

Join me this week as I sit with entrepreneur, Rachelle Razon to talk about her journey into entrepreneurship.  Rachelle holds many titles - President, CEO, Owner,  and Co-Founder, specializing in the impossible. Her portfolio consists of the following businesses : Origin Event Planning, PK Oyster Bar, Elite Tax Service and Sinsational Boards. She is known for making it work every time and creatively balance work, life and family.

Rachelle was raised by her Immigrant parents and matured very quickly when she became a young mom at the age of 17.  She now has four adult children, two furbabies, several businesses and counting. Rachelle is married to the love of her  life, Michael, who is also known as her travel buddy and sounding voice. Rachelle is a hard worker and considers her life to be full of blessings and gratitude. 

To contact Rachelle, she can be emailed at [email protected] .