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Jonathan Murtaugh, Senior Vice President of Client Services at VaynerMedia, brings over 22 years of experience in marketing, branding, technology, social media, sales, and client services, including more than 5 years at Facebook. In this episode, he shares insights from his career journey, the value of recommendations, the evolution of social media from being people-focused to interest-driven, creating value, and the significance of a "people-first" culture in leadership.

Keith Alexander, the Fire Chief at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Fire Department, brings over 36 years of experience in the fire service industry with 23 of those years spent at San Manuel. In this episode, Keith shares his insights on the importance of hiring good people and seeking professional training in your field, innovations in fire safety and equipment, ways to handle conflict, and navigating high-pressure situations.

Sara Murray, Sales Coach, Author, Speaker and Podcast Host, brings over 15 years of experience in sales and currently coaches and speaks about sales methods that help with connecting with clients and communicating with confidence. In this episode, Sara shares her advice for building a communication skill set, tips on how to differentiate yourself from others, establishing ways to add value for people without asking for anything in return, and the importance of self-awareness.

Andrew Burke, the Chief Executive Officer at Bluberi, brings over 18 years in the gaming and private equity sectors, including a significant stint of 9 years with American Gaming Systems (AGS). In this episode, Andrew discusses the importance of developing solutions that address specific pain points, the invaluable role of feedback from clients, the importance of building a high-quality team and the factors that fuel creative inspiration.

Christopher Justice, former Chief Executive Officer at

Simon Fothergill, Chief Information Technology Officer at

Lauren Bates, President and Board Chair at Global Gaming Women, has over 17 years of experience in the gaming industry with the majority of her career spent at Konami Gaming. In this episode, Lauren discusses the importance of giving and receiving feedback, embracing the leadership style that works for you, what she looks for when building a team, and the value of continuous learning. 

Jennifer Anthony, Senior Vice President of Property

Jason Brown, President and CEO at Marketplace Chaplains, has spent over 20 years with the company starting out as the CMO, and brings a great deal of experience in sales, marketing, branding, and strategic initiatives. In this episode, Jason talks about what it takes to be a great leader, creating your own opportunities, the importance of making sure your team knows you care, and what it means to be a great coach and mentor.  

Anika Howard, President and CEO at Wondr Nation has 20 years of experience in the gaming and entertainment industries with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies. In this episode, Anika provides insight into her career in both Tribal and corporate gaming as well as her experience working on the supplier side of the industry. She touches on what she looks for when hiring, the skills needed to be successful, the biggest changes in the gaming industry since she started, and tips for women who aspire to be a CEO.