Vegas Faces

On Episode 16, David is in a new studio setup with Gaia & Amira of The Vegas Creative Network! A place for creatives to collaborate and be themselves. Gaia & Amira discuss starting The Vegas Creative Network at Mariposa Cocina & Cocktails, how creatives can connect in Las Vegas, Vegas actually having cold weather, and so much more! See the video version of this episode at Vegas Faces on YouTube! Enjoy!
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Episode Time Stamps:
0:37 - New Studio By The Pool!
2:26 - What Is Vegas Creative Network?
5:40 - Mariposa Cocina & Vegas Creative Network
10:10 - Moving To Las Vegas From Ethiopia
14:50 - How Gaia & Amira Met
20:20 - Importance Of Having A Support System
22:35 - How To Connect With Creatives
26:55 - Does Vegas Have A Creative Scene?
30:38 - The Biggest Creative Hub In Vegas?
36:20 - Vegas Has Cold Weather?
38:15 - Vegas Summer Makes You Productive
40:28 - Artists For Vegas Creative Network
42:33 - Does Vegas Have Bugs?
44:15 - Links & Shout Outs
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 15, David talks with Kelly Katz, a Vegas Local of 50 years! Kelly shares her stories of Elvis, The Rat Pack, Old Vegas Mafia. Along with how Vegas evolved over the years, gambling with beginner's luck, and Local restaurant favorites! Kelly also founded a Facebook group for Vegas Locals which currently has 16,000 members, and Kelly shares her perspective on the best way to connect fellow Vegas Locals. Enjoy!
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:05 - 50 Years Living In Vegas
4:05 - Elvis In Vegas In The 70s
4:45 - What Was It Like When Elvis Died?
6:20 - Moving To Vegas In The 70s
7:35 - Bodies In Lake Mead & Vegas Mafia
8:50 - Vegas Hotels In The 70s
10:55 - The Tragic MGM Fire
11:50 - Vegas Family Activities
12:40 - Old Vegas Perks
14:40 - Fremont Street In The 70s/80s
16:30 - Kelly's Vegas Locals Group
21:52 - Mt. Charleston & Old Nevada
22:41 - The Rat Pack & Vegas History
25:24 - Best Advice For Vegas
26:35 - Vegas Gambling Psychology
28:45 - Beginner's Luck
32:10 - Vegas Golden Knights
34:25 - A Growing Las Vegas
36:40 - How To Join Kelly's Group
37:08 - Favorite Vegas Restaurants
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 14, David has the rare opportunity to chat with Las Vegas legend, Kemnay Churko, AKA the Vegas Golden Knights "Middle Finger Lady" AKA "The Double Pumper"! Kemnay is accompanied by her husband Kevin, and together they own The Hideout recording studio right here in Las Vegas. In this amazing conversation, we are also  joined by our beloved friend, Rob, known as Rob Hau Rockstar Realtor. The four of us get into the "WHY" behind the infamous middle-finger-moment, along with why fighting is allowed in hockey, as well as how much The Golden Knights mean to the city of Las Vegas. This episode was unbelievably amazing! And at the time of this publishing, Vegas Golden Knights are just ONE game away from winning The Stanley Cup! Thanks for tuning in! GO KNIGHTS GO!!!
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Episode Time Stamps:
2:40 - Why The Double Birdies?
4:13 - Fighting In Hockey
5:28 - Evander Kane Misconduct
7:35 - Reacting To The Middle Finger Incident
12:19 - Why Hockey Fights But Not Other Sports?
16:58 - Aftermath Of The Middle Finger Incident
19:40 - Post-Middle-Finger Coincidences
22:13 - Favorite Teams Before VGK?
23:30 - Vegas Golden Knights For Vegas Locals
26:50 - The "Bandwagon Fan" Misconception
28:40 - Which Artists In Kemnay & Kevin's Studio?
33:36 - What Makes Hockey Fun To Watch?
36:30 - Is There A Middle Finger Legacy?
37:21 - Rob Hau Rock Star Realtor Vegas
38:50 - The Hideout Recording Studio Vegas
42:07 - Who's This Jeff Guy We Keep Mentioning?
43:33 - VGK Championship Predictions
48:10 - What's Next For "Middle Finger Lady"?
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 13, David talks with his amazing friends, Mike & Talia, who inspired David & Mary to move to Las Vegas! They stopped in to pre-game and celebrate the Vegas Golden Knights before attending the Stanley Cup Finals! We talk about what the Vegas Golden Knights mean to Las Vegas, and the best outdoor activities & hiking in Vegas.

Furthermore, Talia is a classically trained artist with a focus on drawing & painting.  Her art is on Instagram @TaliaJDudleyArt.  Mike & Talia share the business side of art,  artistic inspirations, and where to find art galleries here in Vegas. This episode was so fun! Thanks for tuning in! Go Knights!
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:13 - Life As A Vegas Golden Knights Fan
4:15 - VGK Games Are Also A Vegas Show
6:00 - Are VGK Fans Bandwagon Fans?
9:10 - Vegas Local Booze
9:35 - Economic Opportunity In Las Vegas
11:42 - Vegas Outdoors
13:15 - Historic Railroad Hiking Trail
15:00 - Hoover Dam Tour
16:23 - Favorite Vegas Hiking
22:35 - Inside The Mind Of An Artist
25:48 - Why Is Art Misunderstood?
30:21 - The Business Of Art
33:10 - How Do You Safely Transport Paintings?
34:55 - Commercial Art
36:25 - Where To Find Art Galleries In Vegas
40:45 - Vegas Golden Knights Championship Predictions
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 12, David and Mary talk with Sirius XM Sports Broadcaster, Russ Cohen! He is also a Co-Host for Off The Post Podcast, and founder of Sportsology.com!
The city of Las Vegas is going wild right now with their Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Finals! We get right into it with Stanley Cup predictions, hockey fun facts,  and also will baseball be a success here in Vegas? Thanks for tuning in, cheers!
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:04 - Covering The Stanley Cup Finals In Vegas
1:42 - Golden Knights To Win The Championship?
4:20 - Vegas Sports Put On A Show
6:08 - Mary’s Michael Jordan Story
7:40 - Vegas Golden Knights’ First Stanley Cup Run
8:43 - Will Baseball Succeed In Vegas?
11:27 - Carrot Top & Cirque Du Soleil
13:20 - Sirius XM & Favorite Sports
16:17 - How Chicago Became A Hockey Town
17:30 - Wrigley Field VS Comiskey Park
18:31 - Hockey Draft & Prospecting Process
20:15 - Why No Hockey Face Masks?
21:42 - Is Hockey The Most Dangerous Sport?
22:50 - Which Hockey Player Is The G.O.A.T.?
23:00 - Hockey Fights
23:58 - Off The Post Hockey Podcast
24:35 - NHL Biggest Names This Year
25:45 - Best Part About Covering The Stanley Cup Finals
29:42 - Stanley Cup Finals Predictions
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 11, David talks with Jonathan Morales, the founder and CEO of UpKeep! A Las Vegas tech company that helps people find the best home-service companies at the best prices! And in CEO fashion, Jonathan brings over a fine bottle of Balvenie 12 Year Toasted American Oak! As we sip some amazing scotch, we discuss business mindset & advice, overcoming hard times, favorite food spots in Vegas, and so much more! Cheers!
Jonathan's Links:
https://www.upkeepfirm.com/home
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/upkeep/id1609177187
https://www.instagram.com/upkeepfirm/
https://www.facebook.com/UpKeepFirm/
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Episode Time Stamps:
0:54 - Sipping Scotch With A CEO
1:54 - How Upkeep Helps Home Owners
6:44 - Business Influences and Mindset
8:27 - Developing a Vegas Tech Company
9:20 - Vegas Legendary Steakhouse
10:32 - Quit Your Job For Your Passion?
14:32 - Breaking Generational Patterns
17:44 - Path To 20-Year Overnight Success
19:19 - What If You Owed Over $100,000?
21:47 - How To Endure The Tough Times
23:38 - Why See A Therapist?
25:35 - Vegas Is About Who You Know
27:08 - Foodie Recommendations
31:22 - Vegas Steak House Favs
33:11 - More Vegas Food Spots!
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 10, David talks with Caitlin Duffy, a U.S. Army Veteran and Mortgage Lender who specializes in VA Loans at Union Home Mortgage here in Las Vegas! Caitlin shares all the places she has lived, and why she loves Vegas the best. She also discusses the Veterans Community here in Las Vegas, as well as her go-to spots for food and drinks off The Strip. And of course, a fun and favorite Vegas military bar where anyone is welcome!
Caitlin's Links:
https://www.facebook.com/CaitlinSynergySquad
https://www.synergysquaduhm.com/
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Episode Time Stamps:
0:45 - Vegas Summer Is Upon Us
1:40 - Housing Market & Interest Rates
4:07 - From North Carolina to Vegas
5:05 - What Is The Vegas Spaghetti Bowl?
6:05 - Is There Traffic In Vegas?
7:10 - After 7 States & 3 Countries, Why Vegas?
8:24 - Finding Vegas Local Fun
12:08 - Vegas Strip VS Downtown Vegas
14:39 - Vegas Veterans Community
16:47 - Favorite Military Bar In Vegas
18:08 - Vegas Has Top Notch Customer Service
19:27 - Vegas Cuisine Personal Favs
21:52 - The Military Path
27:53 - Military Lessons Applied To Real Life
31:22 - Vegas Is A Master Planned Community
34:36 - How To Get VA Loans
35:35 - AI & Positive Quotes
37:13 - Favorite Local Fun Spots
38:37 - Bars That Are Unique To Vegas
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

Vegas Faces aims to share the everyday Las Vegas experience by chatting with Las Vegas Locals to see what it's really like to live in the Entertainment Capital of the World!

Together let's discover the places AND the faces that make Sin City so special!

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 9, David talks with Julia Fosburg, who went from the top advertising agency, to strategic digital marketing for a luxury dating website here in Las Vegas. Having lived in Chicago and California, Julia shares her unique perspective on Vegas. Along with her favorite Vegas Golden Knights bar, why she believes Californians are flocking to Vegas, and of course some naughty little secrets about dating in Las Vegas!
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Episode Time Stamps:
1:07 - Vegas Weather in May
2:09 - Moving From Chicago to Las Vegas
3:40 - Vegas Culture Shock
5:53 - Everything Is Nearby, Even In-N-Out
7:40 - Working For A Vegas Ad Agency
9:40 - Vegas' Entrepreneurial Spirit
11:28 - Rare To Be Born & Raised In Vegas
12:27 - Vegas Compared To Other Big Cities
15:05 - Fun Sporting Events Vegas
19:42 - Dating In Las Vegas
25:00 - Why Californians Move To Vegas
28:05 - Vegas Hidden Gems
30:22 - Vegas Naughty Secrets
32:12 - Vegas Brunch Spots
34:26 - Slot Machines Everywhere!
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin

On Episode 8, David talks with Kevin MacKinnon, a real estate professional who specializes in mortgage loans, at Movement Mortgage Las Vegas. Of course, we get right into mortgage rates! Kevin shares his previous experiences working in hospitality both in New York City and Las Vegas. But not without mentioning how Kevin briefly retired, to be a professional, card-counting, Blackjack player in Vegas!
Kevin's Links:
https://lo.movement.com/kevin-mackinnon/home
https://www.youtube.com/@livinglargelasvegas4259/videos
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Episode Time Stamps:
0:52 - Explaining The Mortgage Rates Headlines
4:47 - From Hospitality to Real Estate & Mortgages
7:37 - NYC Hospitality VS Vegas Hospitality
10:26 - No Days Off In NYC
11:25 - Vegas VS NYC
13:03 - East Coast Real Estate
15:37 - Vegas Culture Shock
19:24 - "Retired" Blackjack Card Counter
27:56 - Poker VS Blackjack
28:57 - Why Work In Mortgages?
31:30 - Downside to NYC Real Estate
34:09 - NYC VS Vegas Real Estate
38:38 - Common Mortgage Questions
40:47 - Why Vegas Is Too Big To Fail
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vegas-faces/id1676881525
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQHzDhxTih1b8wpZHHDkN
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgUhWKUF0f6p7xsp54qopQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Website:
https://TheVegasFaces.com
Email: 
[email protected]
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Created By:
David Gavri & Mary Gavri
Las Vegas © 2023
Gavri Group Real Estate | Realty One Group Summerlin