Nancy Good is a multi-disciplinary artist with an incredibly diverse background. Her creative pursuits over the past three decades have been heavily influenced by: travels to Australia, Africa, Vietnam; childhood residency in Japan; adult life as an artist, photographer, musician, fly-fishing guide, backpacker, writer, and teacher in Montana, Nevada, California, Tennessee and Illinois, along with her eclectic DNA revealing connections with cultures the world over. A common thread through Good's work is how she employs materials and tools of modern times while playfully utilizing aesthetics of ancient ancestries, including symbols and primitive mark-making. The late Ed Fuentes (Paint This Desert, Arts & Culture Blog) described Good's art as Hockney-esque in color and aboriginal in expression.

Most recently, Good has received three Congressional Commendations for her artistic contributions.

The Baobab Boutique, Theater and Cafe is a creative manifestation of the Ex-Zumanity Cirque Performer Wassa Coulibaly. Inspired by her love of performance, African cultural upbringing and a significant interest in fashion design, this dream has steadily become a reality. The boutique features a plethora of unique, handmade, one of a kind designs, which fits all body types. The boutique has a whimsical cultural flare, which features custom lighting, a warm, inviting atmosphere, that differentiates itself from the sterile look of other boutiques. Baobab Café will continue with Wassa's culturally inspired design, relaxing seating areas, vibrant entertainment, and food fare that features a healthy take, mixed with some café inspired favorites. Space will feature indoor and outdoor live entertainment, and complement the soon to be completed, Baobab Theater. Once completed, The Baobab Theater will feature a multitude of performances, including, but not limited to Jazz, Cultural Dance, Fashion Shows, Burlesque, Acrobatic Performances, Cabaret, and traveling acts. The Boutique, Theater, and Café will work together, providing an uplifting cultural experience to the Town Square Shopping Center.

Ann has lived in Las Vegas since 1977 and began her career in the real estate field, then hospitality and later in interior design. In 1987, Ann created Parenti & Associates, a firm that provides design products to the architectural and design trade and she still operates that business today. In addition to this, in 2007 Ann followed a passion she had for music and art and created Forgotten Song Music, LLC. Also being a singer/songwriter, in 2007 she produced a CD called As Promised. During the journey, in 2015 a project Midnight Muse – Las Vegas – Milestones in Music was born. That project included a book, CD and film based on the last 50 years of live music in Las Vegas. In 2015, Forgotten Song Foundation, Inc. was also created. This is a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting music and arts. In 2019, Forgotten Song Music co-produced a CD called Las Vegas Suite in collaboration with Nathan Tanouye, Clint Holmes, Carolyn Freeman and Rob Case. Then in 2018, the magazine Chic Compass was published under the Forgotten Song Music umbrella. In 2020, the Podcast Chic Compass Connection launched with Jamie Hosmer and Amy Crosley to give the magazine a voice.

David Tupaz is an artist and a fashion "couture" designer. He is the only established designer in Nevada, representing Las Vegas in every major Fashion week in the country. He is a regular on the red carpet, dressing celebrities and movie stars during award seasons. He is the founder of the "Las Vegas Fashion Design Council," a non-profit that mentors local designers, creative youth, students, artists, and others. David is also the Creative Director of the Chic Compass magazine. Learn more at www.DavidTupaz.com 

In this episode, Amy speaks with the owners and operators of The Vegas Room.  Located in Historic Commercial Center just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, The Vegas Room is a new, intimate and elegant venue created in the style of Old Vegas supper clubs. Amy talks with Tom Michel, President;  Chef David J Robinson; and Entertainment Director Brent Barrett. More info at www.TheVegasRoom.com

In this premiere episode of Chic Compass Connection,  our 2 hosts interview each other! Get to know your Chic Compass Connection hosts with this fun, casual conversation.