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A celebration of womanhood in our community! WELCOME TO THE LADIES ISSUE OF RED ROCK LIFESTYLE. May is the month we celebrate women! It is through their caring and nurturing example that our community can be strengthened. My mom and my niece, both pictured here, are amazing examples of women I admire. Anyone who knows Ruth and Leslie has been touched in the most positive ways. This photo was taken of them together in my brother’s backyard last September. This was not the original date or venue booked for Leslie's wedding. But like so many other events in 2020, COVID-19 created reason for change. Leslie’s advice printed on a

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 12 Other Mama Is Looking Out for Mamas Mother’s Day cuisine for everyone

22 Fearless Females How women business owners are changing workplace dynamics

30 Experts Reimagine Events Corporate, wedding, and private event planners share local experience

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LOOKING OUT FOR MAMAS MOTHER'S DAY SELECTIONS FOR EVERYONE

“WOULD YOU SERVE THAT TO YOUR MOM?” I’ve found this question to be the best way to completely crush a line cook’s soul when they put up a dish that is not up to the restaurant’s standards. Instead of yelling, I lay a heavy guilt trip with a connected feeling that we all have; that we all owe our mothers the highest level of respect and attention to detail. I try to think of every customer as someone’s family member and it helps me to stay grounded in what we really are here to do in hospitality. Having a mother who was raised in New York, and a father with deep Oklahoma roots, I grew up with a very broad understanding of what people eat and how they like to dine. Bagels and lox with Mom, and fried okra with Dad. I love it all. When I moved to Las Vegas, I immediately knew I didn’t want to work in a hotel, but instead I wanted to know my customers; locals drive me to do what I do. When I created my “Other Mama” restaurant, I wanted a place with no cultural boundaries, so that everyone could come in with an open mind and experience the best we can offer adapted to different tastes. “But Uncle Jimmy doesn’t eat sushi.” Yes, we have some sushi - the best from my time training in Japan - but we are not a sushi bar. Just show Uncle Jimmy the menu and he’ll see things like grilled Heritage pork with a spicy glaze, prime NY steak with hollandaise and fresh waffle fries, and responsibly-sourced seafood. We have vegan menu items for the large increase in Las Vegas’ vegan community and we always buy local when possible. Everything from the oils to the salts, I ask if this is what I would serve to a loved one.

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HOW WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS ARE CHANGING WORKPLACE DYNAMICS THROUGH LEADERSHIP

SHANE YOUNG More than any other time in history, women are taking over. Female business owners are fearlessly running their own companies, some for decades, some newly taking the plunge. As the economy of Southern Nevada continues to diversify, we are seeing more “boss ladies” in a variety of industries, each making their mark and breaking stereotypes of what leadership used to look like. “I’m authentic, relations-based, and lead by example. I get in the trenches and expect the same from each of my team members,” said Shane Young, founder, owner and attorney and counselor at law at Young Law Group. Young launched her Las Vegas-based firm in 2017 after practicing law for more than a decade. Young said it’s the women in her family, including her two grandmothers who each raised eight children while running their own small businesses, who continue to be her role models today. “We are a family business, and my family is what motivates me every day,” said Young. “I want to make sure that all of my employees enjoy the time they have with their loved ones and work in a way that is efficient, effective, and produces the highest results and service to our community.”

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K I M B E R LY M I L E S Kimberly Miles, founder and president of TPC Payroll/HR Consultants, Nevada’s largest privately held national payroll and human resources management firm is celebrating its 20th anniversary and Miles credits her employees for her firm’s success. “I count myself fortunate to work with a great team; because they go above and beyond for our clients, we continue to flourish.” But it is the Miles-led values system at TPC that provides the foundation for prosperity. “It is because of our commitment to our values, such as ‘our people make the difference,’ that we’ve been so successful. I started this company to create a safe place for all our teammates to reach their highest financial potential while never experiencing the glass ceiling. We have a family-like culture with fair pay and benefits to compete with larger corporations. I believe that to create a better world, the number one investment is to help humans. It is our social responsibility to give a hand up, to keep money in circulation locally, and to create better communities within our own economy. When we empower one another the true nature of our being shines. I found very early on that when the females rule the finances, they nurture the process the same way they do their own children. In turn, money experiences growth.”

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SHANNA KEHOE Some female leaders embrace the “boss” role quite easily, but for others it takes a little getting used to. “I don’t love being a boss. I think you have to almost prove to yourself that you are capable of that role,” said Shanna Kehoe, a wealth advisor and managing partner of Diamond Wealth Management. A University of Nevada Las Vegas graduate and a Las Vegas native, Kehoe says what she appreciates about her career is her ability to do what she loves while also raising her 10-year-old twins. She says being a woman, a wife, and mother all helped her to become the leader she is today. “I think as women, we tend to listen a little more,” said Kehoe, whose business has a strong focus on providing financial advice to women. “We listen to people versus speaking over them. We notice things and we really take the time to understand their needs.”

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KARI COMROV Finding work/life balance is also an essential part of the business plan for Kari Comrov, president of TruFusion and founder and owner of a brand-new tanning spa concept called Summer House. “True leadership is rooted in responsibility and accountability,” said Comrov. “My most important responsibility is to grow my team professionally, and through that hopefully personally as well.” Comrov said it’s through her experience becoming pregnant right after she was promoted to chief operating officer at her former company, that she saw the kind of pressure women can put themselves through to “do it all.” “I was so nervous that people would think I would not be able to keep up because I was pregnant. So, I worked until the minute I was in labor and then after giving birth to my daughter, I went back two weeks later. Now, looking back, I can see that all the concerns and worries were self-inflicted.” Today, whenever one of Comrov’s employees is expecting, she assures them they are supported, and they should enjoy this special time knowing their job isn’t in jeopardy. “It has always been important for me to set an example for my female counterparts and explain my story to them so they too can achieve whatever their goals may be,” said Comrov.

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T O N YA G A L E Business owner Tonya Gale, who founded Epic Association Management in Las Vegas in 2014, said her success in management is rooted in empathy which is a key trait for any leader, man, or woman, especially in her industry. “Our company manages homeowner associations across Southern Nevada which includes some 7,300 homeowners,” said Gale. “Honestly, it’s a pretty thankless industry. You don’t often hear from people who are happy. You hear all the negative comments.” Because of this, Gale is focused on making sure her staff receives constant support, starting with their work schedule. Gale tries to end the workweek at noon on Fridays and offers rotating Fridays off to employees who have been at the company for some time. “This is my way of giving back and thanking them for what they do day in and day out,” said Gale. “It allows them to have a life. We are a family in this office, and we love working with each other.”

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ARTICLE SHAENA ENGLE | PHOTOGRAPHY COREY FOX, LAKESIDE WEDDINGS

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experts rei ma g i ne event s during pandemic

HOW LOCAL CORPORATE, WEDDING, AND PRIVATE EVENT PLANNERS ARE REINVENTING HOW LAS VEGANS CELEBRATE

PLANS HAVE CHANGED QUICKLY IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE SINCE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BEGAN. The multi-billion dollar event planning industry, made up of small businesses including florists, caterers, musicians, photographers, bartenders and wedding and corporate event planners has been particularly hard hit with the majority of events postponed or cancelled in 2020. Her company quickly pivoted its website to

president and chief executive officer of The JGS

delete information related to live events and

Group. Her event production company works

added more virtual event information. Employees

with corporate and nonprofit clients.

became recertified in virtual events to ensure a

“When we closed on March 17, 2020, we

smooth transition from live to streaming events.

intended to take a three-month pause and soon

Streaming content and teleconferencing weren’t

realized that it would be much longer,” said Gilday-

new ideas but became the primary way to com-

Shaffer. Her corporate clients found it easier to

municate in the corporate world in 2020.

make the decision to postpone events for a year

“One of the main challenges we experienced

but for the nonprofit sector it was more difficult.

was focusing on what the user experience was

“Nonprofits can’t really take a year off from fund-

like. Does the audience have a good WiFi con-

raising and communicating with donors during a

nection, camera, and connectivity? We can’t

time when their services are needed the most.”

really control those aspects of a virtual event and those things all affect how audiences experience the content,” said Gilday-Shaffer. The JGS Group

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had years of experience producing videos for their clients, but they had to adapt that expertise to a remote environment. Additionally, they had challenges with educating customers about the expense of a virtual event. “We are so used to consuming extremely high-quality content on our televisions, phones and computers. Many people forget how costly it is to produce that type of content which includes streamlined graphics, seamless transitions, a high production value and a lot of planning,” she added. Despite all of the changes, Gilday-Shaffer believes that many aspects of our new virtual communications will remain long after the pandemic subsides. “As much as we talk about Zoom fatigue, it has allowed us to be more efficient with our time,” she said.

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“We started to see cancellations in early March before we closed,” said Julie Gilday-Shaffer,

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Instead of driving across town for meetings, many of her clients now are open to teleconferencing. “Now you can have a hybrid of individuals at an event, some live and some virtual,” she added. This is appealing to those who still don’t feel safe, can’t travel, and those abroad who are limited by travel or financial restrictions. Another added plus with virtual events is that watching content on a laptop, television, computer, or phone is up close and personal. “While with virtual we have the barrier of a screen, we also can utilize interactive developments like chat and Q&A that allow the audience to participate with presenters. Because the hosts and speakers are literally full face on each attendee’s screen there is a new kind of intimacy with streaming events,” said Gilday-Shaffer. Her nonprofit clients can now expand well

The duo opened Wandering Box Bar in November

beyond the limited geography that they used to

2020. The closing of Vegas shows allowed them to

rely on and increase their audience worldwide for

invest more time into the project and also provided

broader fundraising opportunities.

a distraction from the growing pandemic.

Whether an event is virtual or live, there are

“We were also very committed to bringing a unique

still elements that must remain to make attending

affordable experience to our clients,” said Madorma.

interesting and interactive. “Now, more than ever,

“Weddings are typically very expensive and to be able

we need to make sure presenters are rehearsed,

to provide a safe and budget-friendly alternative, espe-

focused, and that there are entertaining and visually

cially in a time where people were finding it hard to

appealing elements. It’s nothing different than a live

celebrate, made our business more rewarding for us.”

event, it’s just more important in the virtual world.”

Las Vegas and beyond was something that came

adhering to the times. For Wandering Box Bar

naturally for both women. “Danita has an eye for

owners Danita Eldridge and Louanne Madorma,

décor and detail and I had produced, organized

the pandemic enabled them to fulfill their dream of

and participated in shows for years,” said Madorma.

starting a mobile bar company.

“We just took the creative aspects of what we had

“We started the idea for the Wandering Box Bar

done for decades in the entertainment business

in December 2018, well before the pandemic,” said

and applied them to creating personalized events.

Madorma. Both women had years of experience

An event is really all about creating a show.”

in musical theater and met on the Las Vegas Strip while working on Le Reve at Wynn. “We would attend Vegas small outdoor weddings in the desert and notice that they were poorly pro-

Creating beautiful environments in the desert of

Other local event planning companies are also

Madorma and Eldridge consider where the sun is rising or setting, if there will be live or recorded music, settings for photos, and seating arrangements when planning their events.

duced with no music, seating or decorations,” said

Their trailer is approximately 11’ x 6’ x 7’ and houses

Eldridge. This led to an idea of converting an old

a walk-up serving window for guests to enjoy spe-

horse trailer into a mobile bar that can be decorated

cialty cocktails. Another plus for clients hiring their

to fit each client’s needs.

mobile bar is that clients purchase their own liquor.

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“We do this for several reasons,” said Eldridge. “We

Wedding at Lakeside Event Center

don’t hold a liquor license and it becomes more affordable because clients can keep what they don’t drink.” Clients can purchase the liquor they need and the staff picks it up and brings it to the location of the event. Clients have the option of bringing the Wandering Box Bar trailer into an inside event, using it for an outdoor bar at private homes or taking it to beautiful locations such as the Valley of Fire or dry lake beds. The trailer is tailored in theme and decorations for each individual event. “We work with each client to incorporate their theme, from BoHo to elegant, incorporating specialty cocktails, signage and photo options to make each event unique and personal,” said Eldridge. Another local event company has seen changes too. McKenzie, office manager at Lakeside Weddings, saw her business drop last year from approximately 35 ceremonies per month down to five or six. “Now we see more micro-weddings with under 50 guests,” she said. “Big weddings are not gone, especially as we move to a less restrictive environment. We still are seeing a mix of small, large, and in-between groups, but also there is a huge increase in weddings that are just involving the couple.” A wedding is much more financially feasible if it is on a smaller scale with less pressure when planning a more intimate ceremony involving close family members and friends. And Lakeside Brides’ Dannielle Novak is able to help brides get the look they desire for the special day with salon service. With 30 years of experience, Dannielle is a licensed professional who is a stickler for PPE protocols. “We are about safety, sanitation, and technique,” said Dannielle. “We have the passion and talent to do it right for the bride and the bridal party.” Lakeside Event Center will be opening its highly anticipated Vino Las Vegas Wine Club this spring. The Club will offer wine events, education, and wine cruises on Lake Jacqueline, all convenient to make the couple’s special day all that more special and to provide diverse options in the current climate. For all three companies, one element remains constant - businesses need to be flexible and adaptive to succeed in the COVID era and beyond.

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Girl Dad For STEM HOW ONE FAMILY IS CHANGING THE FACE OF THEIR INDUSTRY IN NEVADA

AT AGE 11 TRENT KEENAN KNEW HE WOULD BUILD A LAND SURVEYING COMPANY. After he moved to Las Vegas in 1987, he saw a couple of surveyors walk to the center of an intersection and was fascinated. He explained the experience by quoting an industry saying, “the profession finds you.” The profession also found Trent’s daughter, Heather, 19, when she was in fifth grade. She is currently attending Great Basin College in order to take over the family business, Diamondback Land Surveying. Both father and daughter are doing their part to pave the way for future females in the industry. Only 2 percent of surveyors in Nevada are women and women are only 29 percent of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) workforce in the United States. Heather’s interest for surveying was developed by her own early desire to plan her future, and further encouraged by West Career & Technology Academy’s project to engage and prepare students in college during their freshman year. She decided on Oregon Institute of Technology and transferred to Great Basin College in March of 2020. She will graduate in 2024. Heather isn’t as much interested in the idea of taking over her dad’s business, but more so proving that CONTINUED >

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“W hen someone gives me a hard ti me a bout my profession, I just sh rug it off and th i n k to mysel f, ‘You’ l l work for me one day.’”

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women can do the same things men can do, “When someone gives me a hard time about my profession, I just shrug it off and think to myself, ‘You’ll work for me one day.’” Her confidence is breathtaking when the stats veer the other way. A report from Ypulse Research Group and the authors of The Confidence Code for Girls found that today’s girls often experience low levels of confidence. Between ages 8 and 14, girls’ confidence levels drop by 30 percent. During their tween and teen years, girls’ confidence that other people like them falls from 71 percent to 38 percent — a 46 percent drop. Between ages 12 and 13, the percentage of girls who say they’re not allowed to fail increases by 150 percent. Ypulse also reports that while young girls and boys are equally likely to believe they will succeed in a STEM career, when girls enter their teen years, their confidence often stagnates, and they begin to doubt their abilities. The Keenans believe the way forward is investment in STEM education through local technical high schools and to be involved in STEM programming with the Girl Scouts. Girls need access to early STEM experiences and the opportunity to learn from inspiring women role models. Seeing the process of designing, building, testing, failing, and retesting early on will allow young women to understand that failure is okay as they build confidence in their capabilities and advocate for themselves in male-dominated fields. The Keenans are putting their money where their mouths are and continue to support Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada. They have provided pro bono work for both Camp Foxtrail and the new Frias Frontier, previously named Cowboy’s Dream, and gifted by the Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust, of which Trent expressed, “the property is beautiful, and the possibilities are endless.” When pressed as to his why, he simply said, “I want to promote girls in STEM and provide a platform for women and girls in this profession.” 38

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UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art / Harry Reid Center

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