Valley Views

By Amanda Joy Christensen

Real Life Perspective of Hospitality, Family & Las Vegas

Sharing stories and insights from my personal life and insights from my Las Vegas Valley from 2010 to now. With 15 plus years of my hotel, ... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

Valley Views episodes:

February 22, 2025 Episode 12 - Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock
Mondays Dark is by far Las Vegas best kept secret in entertainment, community, and charity. If you have not attended this amazing event, then BUY TICKETS NOW for the next show. With 21 different dates to choose from (two times a month) you can add it to your next DATE night or girls' night out!
Created in 2013 by Cheryl Daro & Mark Shunock, Mondays Dark is Vegas’ premiere variety show for a cause! The mission of Mondays Dark is to raise $10K in 90 minutes. The $20 variety show has become one of the hottest tickets in town and the list of charities waiting to partner with Mondays Dark continues to grow. Partnering with more than 200 local organizations, Mondays Dark has raised over 2 million dollars with every penny staying here in Las Vegas.
My first time visiting was for the non-profit Hookers for Jesus, now known as the Pink Chair with the amazing Annie Lobert. Learning about her charity and having the resources available via a VARIETY SHOW in Las Vegas strip side on Polaris and Harmon I was blown away. This unique organization is giving back one charity at a time, each and every week to a different giving nonprofit.
Whether it's helping animals, nurses, children, or law enforcement this group of people have the biggest, funniest, and most committed hearts around. With 12 years in the works, Mark and the team at The Space LV are breaking ground on an even bigger project to support and group the arts, culture, and community here.
Follow the newest news articles about the future projects, shows, and developments for The Space 2.0.
Annette Bening, UFC, Brad Garrett Support Las Vegas Community Center (Hollywood Reporter)Las Vegas entertainer Mark Shunock planning $50M entertainment center | Kats | Entertainment | Entertainment ColumnsIf you'd like to be on an episode of Valley Views please feel free to email me at [email protected]!
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February 14, 2025 Episode 11 - A Golden Knight
I recently WON a social media contest by Anthem Injury Lawyers to surprise my family with a SUITE KNIGHT out with the Vegas Golden Knights.

This episode talks about the experience going with a 3 and 1 year old. The overtop moments we had as a family along with the kindness and hospitality the Anthem Injury Lawyer box mates showed us!

Did you know I made a wish on the Chinese New Year game in 2020 to find my "golden knight"? Well, join me on this fun podcast, with my son Deryk saying hello ! This was a dream come true and totally a moment I'll forever be grateful for.
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February 05, 2025 Episode 10 - The Roar of the Lions
This episode goes into the details about my most recently family visit to the Home - The Lion Habitat Ranch in Henderson, NV.

It was an absolutely interesting experience seeing the giant majestic creatures of the past, now just being housed amongst the Raiders & Amazon towering buildings.

If you want to be on an episode of Valley Views, please email me at [email protected].

I appreciate every single listener and friend that has been a part of my journey so far.
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January 26, 2025 Episode 9 - Managing Milestones
What is it like to deal with one-of-a-kind events?
How does one handle festivals?
What about a special Vegas wedding?
Have you ever seen the New Years Eve Fireworks?

This episode dives into the special Milestone events. Plenty of people travel here for special events or legendary moments, these are just a few.

If you'd like to be on an episode of Valley Views or meet for coffee send me an email at [email protected].
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January 19, 2025 Episode 8 - Nevada Shakespeare Festival
The amazing Nevada Shakespeare Festival is a non-profit education and performance group here in the Las Vegas Valley. I recently auditioned for this 2025 year and had the chance to pick Matthew and Heidi Morgan's brain on why they do this!
The episode is focusing in on this particular topic, as I felt the conversation and experience gave enough content to keep this episode rolling. I hope you enjoy what I share and most of all, listen to see if I made the cut!?
To learn more about this amazing organization and/or to donate to their wonderful cause look them up at: "Play On!"

Notable Upcoming Dates:
UNGALA February 23, 2025 - An Unexpected & Extraordinary Night
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS - Parks Programming begins March 2025
HAMLET - Main Stage Performance in May 2025
**Tickets available to attend on their website above or here https://nevadashakespearefestival.com/**
Follow them on Instagram also at NVSHAKEFEST!
The goal of this amazing group is to EDUCATE, RECREATE, and CELEBRATE the works of William Shakespeare, all while enhancing the family and cultural scene!

Send an email to [email protected] if you'd like to join me for a cup of coffee and give me your own Valley View!
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January 13, 2025 Episode 7 - LA STRONG
This episode is highlighting the efforts being made in regard to the Los Angeles fires here from Las Vegas.
On January 8th, 2025 fires broke out in 5 areas of the surrounding Los Angeles Valley. I'm bringing you my personal insight to what I have heard on the news, how people in Las Vegas, myself included are helping to get items in family's hands.
I'm going to also provide some details on what to have prepared for a "to-go" or "emergency" bag just in case. It's never too late to prepare, as many of these people had no time to comprehend the onset of these devasting fires.
Also, why I went silent on my career and social media in 2020 and perhaps why I had to "take a break" from Las Vegas! I get vulnerable, but real on why I feel blessed to be back and what my ideas are for the next chapter.
Send me an email at [email protected] to meet me for a cup of coffee or to be on my podcast. I would LOVE to host you and share your VALLEY VIEWS!

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January 08, 2025 Episode 6 - Living La Vida Vegas
This episode gives insight to why this city is amazing for families but also shares insight to the biggest challenges you may face.
Are there any jobs ?
Is the traffic bad?
Are the accidents real?
Did sports really take over Las Vegas and make it family friendly?
Does Las Vegas really have free outdoor water parks for kids?
Listen and hear why this next generation of Las Vegas raised KIDS may be better off, because of hockey and football. How skills and community have improved and hopefully give you real conversations to discuss if you want to relocate here.

Send me an email at [email protected] to meet me for a cup of coffee or to be on my podcast. I would LOVE to host you and share your VALLEY VIEWS!

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January 03, 2025 Episode 5 - Las Vegas Film Frenzy
This episode showcases the fact that Hollywood is truly here. Whether you're ready for it or not, the art, culture, and passion to support film production, acting, and studios are going strong.
This episode showcases conversations around The Last Showgirl hitting movie theaters January 10th. My personal insight from attending the 2nd viewing of Vegas Traffic - The Movie, screened on Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Space in Las Vegas. I hope to see it released this year too. The music, the action scenes and characters truly were legendary!
Finally, I share about my night out dancing with Avenger Jeremy Renner , in support of his amazing RennerVation Foundation!

Episode includes conversations about:
Trenton Brisco, Joseph Charifi, John Molinaro, Kevin Sanders, Chloe Sigler, Jeremy Chaves, Ryan Alshon, Will with Behind the Scenes Las Vegas, Thomas Cannonville Griffith. Johnny Di Domenico.
Vegas Traffic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vegastrafficthemovie/
Vegas Traffic IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33071242/
Vegas Traffic Official Trailer (Rated R) Content ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXhe1F_YI9Y&list=PLwJRxAL7G3RXf1ptFzypqsMQaj1yB3kL8&index=3⁠
Special Thank You for the invite and most of all may this movie educate, entertain, and change hearts with the message. Gods Children are NOT for sale!
Email me at [email protected] to meet up for a cup of coffee here in Las Vegas to learn about how you can be profiled on my current podcast.

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December 28, 2024 Episode 4 - Hotel History
Where I've worked!
What roles I've held!
Job duties I never expected to be " my job".
Insight to the dynamic global market of hotel knowledge here in Las Vegas.
I want to highlight that having a TITLE is a lot different than DOING a JOB! Being available to silently serve people to change and impact their lives is the secret to TOP notch service!
Drop a line to [email protected] to join me for a cup of coffee in 2025 and share your VALLEY VIEW!
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December 20, 2024 Episode 3 -Nightclub Nostalgia
Do you remember Studio 54, Jet, Rain, The Bank or Pure? Do you have a special memory from the NIGHTCLUB scene here in Las Vegas?

The nightclub scene in Las Vegas was at a prime in 2010 -2020.

Drop your thoughts, share your story or join me for a cup of coffee by emailing me at [email protected]
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FAQs about Valley Views:

How many episodes does Valley Views have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.