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The only thing that seems to stay constant in Las Vegas is the heat! Speaking of heat, let’s dive into what’s hot and new in our city! We continue to change and evolve, and really, just try to keep up with the latest news. While the world came to a halt last year, and our city shut down for the first time in centuries, nothing can stop Las Vegas. Check out what’s hot and upcoming in Las Vegas this year!

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The M Resorts New Raider’s Tavern & Grill - April 1st of 2021 marked the first day our very own Raider’s themed bar and grill became open to the public. Featuring 20 beer taps, a list stocked full of delectable drinks within their two themed bars, a Modelo Bar modeled after the one in Allegiant Stadium, and the Remy Martin Bar, featuring a vast array of cocktails.

There is also patio space with seating overlooking the beautiful M Resort pool.

And don’t worry, there’s no way you’ll miss a game with over 49 TV’s playing the latest games!

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Allegiant Stadium’s Wynn Field Club Allegiant Stadium just got cooler, if that was even possible! The Official Nightlife and Gaming Partner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Wynn Nightlife is bringing their own immersive entertainment experience to the north end zone every game or event at Allegiant Stadium. Slated to be nearly 11,000 square feet of entertainment, include 42 televisions, renowned DJs and “over-the-top access” to each game. Set to

open later this year, the Wynn Field Club just became the best seat in the house.

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Return of Live Music to Las Vegas - We all miss live music.. And it is so good to hear that music and shows are making their comeback bigger and better!

Life is Beautiful is still set to happen in September of this year, and yes EDC was pushed back to October, but we are all crossing our fingers and toes that this reschedule will be the one! Strip entertainment is more than back in action, with Usher’s residency as well as Bruno Mar’s at Park MGM. This is your year to see your favorite artist!!

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Hard Rock Hotel is now officially the Virgin Hotel Las Vegas - The Virgin Hotel Las Vegas officially opened on March 25th, and the grand opening ceremony was one to remember. The Virgin Hotel Las Vegas boasts waiving resort fees, complimentary self-parking as well as free Wi-Fi with amenities like you’ve never imagined. Their desert oasis pool

comes May of this year, followed by their highly anticipated Élia beach club, set to open June 10th. The fun is endless at the Virgin Hotels, this may just be your go-to spot this Summer!

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Resorts World Coming June 24 Las Vegas has been patiently awaiting the opening of Resorts World, and that day is finally around the corner. On June 24th, we will be able to witness the 8,000,000 sq ft resort, with three hotel options: the Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Las Vegas, and Crockford Las Vegas LXR Hotels. Combined at over 3,500 luxury hotel rooms available, Resorts World is now accepting reservations! It’s time for a stay-cation! Don’t forget to enjoy the array of entertainment options, their Night and Day Club, massive casino floor, and maybe hit the 5-acre pool area while you’re at it! MV By: Sarah Moninger

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“ Right now, I am sending out energy to cover the entire planet to heal.”

On a PATH TO EXCELLENCE Ben Vereen Shines Brightly as He Educates and Inspires

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en Vereen is one of those entertainers who continues to delight, dazzle, and deliver remarkable performances, whether singing, acting, or dancing. His 45-year career spans Broadway, film, television, and streaming programming, along with being inducted into both the National Dance Hall of Fame and Theater Hall of Fame. He’s won the Tony Award winner, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee, Prism award, and multiple NAACP AWARDS to name a few. The beloved icon is now sharing his knowledge and experience instructing the next generation on all aspects of the entertainment industry.

Pathway to Excellence is presently an online instructional, extensive program

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preparing new talent about what to expect in the entertainment industry and life in general. Virtually produced via the Bay Street Theater in The Hamptons, New York, Ben was approached by Scott Schwartz, Artistic Director of the theater, as well as a director for regional theaters, off-Broadway, and Broadway shows. Scott is the son of American musical theater lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz and understands show business.

Ben created the blueprint for the concept when everyone leaves their homes and is together again, pursuing careers and living their lives. “I am giving people all that I didn’t have when I was starting,” Ben explains.

He has lawyers teach how to read a contract, accountants teach how to manage their own money, and physical therapists on how to maintain good healthy bodies. Producers and directors from both the stage and film talk with the students about what to expect when first beginning and then working in the entertainment industry. Agents discuss with students what casting directors and others are looking for when new talent is seeking work in the industry. Recently Ben’s longtime and dear friend, Broadway legend Chita Rivera joined in on a session.

He has partnered with a representative of the Actors Fund, who explains how its program enables actors and dancers to discover career possibilities and de-

“ I believe in rounding out children, especially those I teach, so they have a life of prosperity, joy, and love.”

He also urges everyone to understand that the pandemic has taken away so much and now, more than ever, is the time for everyone to love completely and give service to everyone.

Ben was 18 years old; he made his New York stage off-off-Broadway appearance in The Prodigal Son, where he met the writer of the show, Langston Hughes . Ben soon ended up in LasVegas, performing in Bob Fosse’s production of Sweet Charity starring Juliet Prowse , but would leave Southern Nevada to tour with the show.

He last performed in Las Vegas prior to the pandemic starring in Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen to a sold out audience at The Smith Center.

As for his very extensive career, Ben admits that “I am appreciative of everything I have been allowed to do because it has introduced me to wonderful people in show business who have inspired me to do what I can do today.”

In April, Ben will be filming a virtual show and admits that he held off since nothing compares to a live performance. But he wants everyone to know that he loves them and wants to entertain, looking forward to the time when he can perform

velop skills outside of the arts. They let people of all ages know that there is life after performing on the stage or in film.

“I believe in rounding out children, especially those I teach, so they have a life of prosperity, joy, and love.”

live on a stage again. Ben is currently filming a recurring role in a CBS TV series which will be airing in the near future.

“Right now, I am sending out energy to cover the entire planet to heal,” Ben states as he continues to do what he loves—performing, teaching, mentoring, and giving back to people. “I have passion about many things, about being kind to all people, about getting vaccinated so we can move forward and bring our country to the new normal.” MV Provided By Laguardia Media Photos By Isak Tiner

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER, MARK ALAN SHAFFER BACK TO VEGAS! Now that Corona is finally subsiding, can we get Back to Vegas? The answer is YES! As you probably already know, we are back to 100%, back to seeing each other’s smiling faces, back to casinos in full swing, back to shows, back to live entertainment, back to churches without masks, back to friends, back to business and Back to Vegas!

That was a long ride, through Corona craziness, but we made it! And if you’re reading this, you made it too! We are MyVegasStrong! Welcome to the newest edition of MyVegas Magazine! In this issue we congratulate and celebrate the Top 100 Men of Success! Each and everyone of these men have their own Success Story, and you can read about them inside! From medicine, to law, real estate, and pizza, these men have taken risks, and won at the game of life! In addition, they are all running for the new, MAN OF THE YEAR competition!

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I recently took my first trip to Nashville, or Nash-Vegas like many locals call it, and it was simply beautiful. My favorite part was the food of course, who doesn’t love southern cookin’? It was a business trip but who says you can’t have a little fun? I got to experience the strip on Broadway, went bar hopping, and listened to some awesome local talent…I even knew a song! Although country isn’t exactly my favorite, I truly enjoy music and couldn’t help but throw on some flare jeans and boots and enjoy the Music City lifestyle.

Overall, I had a great time and am looking forward to visiting again- when the weather is a little warmer.

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As the world is seeing progress and starting to reopen, Vegas is expected to come back better than ever! Here at MYVEGAS, we strive on highlighting the people and businesses in our community that keep us going. In this issue, we have featured Las Vegas’ Top 100 Men of Success. These remarkable men play a vital role in our city and I applaud each and every one of them for being the leaders that they are.

From doctors, attorneys, scientists, realtors and restaurant owners just to name a few of the professions on this list. From that Top 100 list, this year we will announce our first ever “Man of the Year.”

Our readers can go on our website to cast their vote. The voting ends on July 30th and the winner will be announced August 15th. If you haven’t casted your vote yet make sure you head on over to our website www.myvegasmag.com. May the best man win!

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This has been a great issue to put together for all our lovely local readers. I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed putting it together with my team. Here’s to a great 2021! Stay safe, stay blessed, and stay cool this Summer! LD

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LAS VEGAS LEGENDS: BUCKY HEARD

Las Vegas has always been known for offering some of the finest, most exciting entertainment the world has to offer.

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ver the decades, our showrooms and concert venues have been home to some of the most iconic names and shows in pop culture. Where some of these acts and performers may come and go, the truly engaging, popular and genuine talents seem to continue to reemerge time and time again over the years with endless appeal. They possess a special intangible magic in their music, charm and presence that keeps the otherwise fickle Vegas ticket buyer ready to support them time and time again over the decades.

There are very few, if any acts that still grace the billboards and marques from that golden era of the 60s and 70s more than our American treasure known as The Righteous Brothers. The music made famous by these two men, Bill Medley and singing partner Bobby Hatfield, were not just extremely popular songs loved by multiple generations, but literally a musical photo album of our lives. Iconic songs such as “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling” and “Unchained Melody” are just a couple examples of how music can do more than simply touch the heart, but become the soundtrack to our personal emotions, relationships, and experiences.

From the early years opening for the Beatles and being introduced to the Las Vegas stage in 1965 by none other than Frank Sinatra himself, the duo became friends very quickly and with bigtime success. This was followed by some ups and downs as the two singing powerhouses found themself going from being a duo to separating into solo careers to putting it back together all during the first decade.

However, it was the movie “Ghost” released in 1990 which re-introduced “Unchained Melody” followed their hit songs in “Top Gun” and of course “Time of My Life” in the movie “Dirty Dancing” that began the resurgence of popularity with a younger generation of listeners that helped send them into legendary status.

Unfortunately, as with many great things in life the Righteous Brothers came to what seemed like the end with the passing of Bobby Hetfield in 2003. Years passed as Bill Medley contemplated how

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to move forward without his other half of the act on stage with him. He felt it might not be possible to find someone who not only possessed Bobby’s incredible sound and range, but even more importantly could capture the energy and chemistry they shared together throughout their career on stage. After years of performing alone, as fate would have it, that all

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to perform if he would be interested in finding a new replacement for Bobby.

One of those offers was from one of his good friends, Jerry Perenchio of Caesars Entertainment Worldwide. He said “Bill… if you can find a partner, we have a showroom waiting for you.” Medley contacted Bucky and invited him to lunch and as they say… “the rest is history.” The time had come for Bill to make the “magic” happen again. A sort of Righteous Brothers 2, so to speak.

Now emerging beside Bill Medley in the spotlight at the front of the stage, is someone else: younger, looser, a definite contrast to the staid, elegant Medley. His hair is long, his voice powerful and he is most definitely not Bobby Hatfield. His name is Bucky Heard.

changed the day Bill attended a wedding in Branson MO in 2015 and happen to strike up a conversation with a good friend Bucky Heard. Medley had known Bucky for several years and watched him perform in “Legends in Concert” alongside Andy Williams, Tony Orlando and many more. He also even sat in with Bucky’s late night party band called “The Horn Dawgs.” While talking at the party, Bucky mentioned he was now teaching and currently performing in a Journey tribute band there in town at the Tribute Theater and invited Bill to come on down.

Intrigued by hearing this and not believing Bucky could possibly pull off something so vocally demanding as singing Steve Perry, he decided to take Bucky up on his invitation. “I was curious how bad this would be… I expected him to bomb,” Medley laughs. “As I sat there and listened to him hit those notes, I was simply amazed by just how talented Bucky was.

It just dawned on me, I said Man, that’s the Righteous Brother. If I was ever going to do the show again, that’s the guy!”

They both strengthened their friendship with each other during this time, as Medley had been receiving numerous offers

Weldon Howard Heard from Dadeville, Alabama was an “All American Kid” raised on Elvis and Chuck Berry records he heard during his parent’s parties. In 1974, he bought the Righteous Brothers single “Rock and Roll Heaven.” “That’s

probably my favorite RB song,” says Heard. “I played that 45 over and over, trying to sing just like Bobby. I literally wore the record out.” Influenced by bands like The Eagles, Prince, Chicago, and Journey, Bucky admits, “One of the ways I learned how to sing was by listening and singing along with KISS singer Paul Stanley, so often in fact that as a punishment, my parents would confiscate my records.”

Heard’s appreciation for the nuances of

both soulful crooning and all things that rock would prepare him for the biggest gig of his life. After spending years in various musical productions at Auburn University, Branson MI and on Royal Caribbean Cruise lines, Bucky was ready to take on the Entertainment Capital of the World standing next to one of the most beloved legends ever to hold a microphone.

It was March 2016, and all eyes and ears were on Harrah’s Casino showroom right here is Las Vegas. Too much fanfare and excitement, The Righteous Brothers were back in action, ready to thrill audiences with a new killer band, a new fresh, enthusiastic, blue eyed singer hungry to prove his worth and a man that needs no introduction. Once again, after almost 50 years, Bill Medley and his capable new partner Bucky Heard were set to take appreciative audiences on not just an amazing 2 hour show of great music and entertainment, but to take them on an emotional roller coaster ride.

The new show opens with some standards before performing their first hit, “Little Latin Lupe Lu,” then during a brief interlude, Heard formally introduces himself.

He says, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is a wonderful opportunity for me, I am a huge Righteous Brothers fan just like you; even more so, I’m a huge Bobby Hatfield fan, and I’m honored and privileged to keep this music alive.” Since this opening date they have now performed countless sold out shows at Harrah’s and concerts all around the country, but still call Las Vegas home. “Performing with Bucky has been great. He is a great singer and a wonderful guy. I could not have asked for a better partner. He’s a hard worker and he has a beautiful family” states Medley.

I, Zowie Bowie personally met Bucky soon after he came to town and immediately found not just a new friend, but also someone that gave me more of a feeling of being my brother. I would guess that most people that meet Bucky or are in his presence would tell you the exact the same thing. He makes you feel like family the instant you meet him. I can say from personal experience with doing over 6500 shows, that if you can establish that type of “family style” relationship with your audience, you not only make fans, but friends for life. Bucky and his talented dancer wife, AJ have been married now for 26 years after meeting while performing together on the Royal Caribbean Cruise line. Bucky recalls “It was truly Love at first sight”. As a result, they

are very proud of their fifteen-year-old daughter, Cydney who is an incredibly talented competitive dancer at the Rock Center for Dance in Henderson.

As with all shows around the world, the curtain was closed in March of last year.

Bill Medley now had his first break of this length in over 50 years. I personally had not had a single week off from performing and all that sensory overload in over 26 years… then March hit and the months went by during which time I simply say to myself “Now What?” I asked Bucky if he had been doing anything to keep himself busy. “I was the vocal, acting, and musical theatre instructor for Dance Branson School of the Arts, in Branson, MO where we moved from, and when the Covid19 outbreak shut the shows down, I got back into teaching. My method of vocal training that I created is called, PREP, which is an acronym for the 4 areas a vocalist must be proficient in if they are to reach their full potential as a vocalist: Pitch – Range – Endurance – Power. I work diligently with my students from all over the world via Zoom and Facebook to dramatically improve these areas through carefully designed vocal exercises and breathing techniques”. For those interested in improving these areas, please contact him at: buckyheard@gmail.com Bucky has also been busy performing locally with his own act at various venues around town with guitar superhero John Wedemeyer including Italian American Club,

The Vegas Room and The Tuscany. He is excited to have written (along with R.B. musical director, Timothy Lee) the entire score for a musical that is set to make its “Off Broadway” debut at the Player’s Theatre sometime in the fall. The show is called “Mike and Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam.” When asked of the iconic singer what success has meant to him… Medley defined the word success as “Freedom”.

“Freedom to have a certain amount of success means that you are doing something right.” Doing something right is exactly what he did by bringing the Righteous Brothers back to his fans right here in Las Vegas and choosing the only man for the job, Mr. Bucky Heard.

I know I speak for all of us here in town as well as fans and friends around the world when I say we can’t wait for the Vegas return of The Righteous Brothers!!!! MV

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THREE SQUARE INTERVIEW ON FOOD INSECURITY Food insecurity has affected close to half a million people in southern Nevada since the COVID-19 pandemic devasted so many of our citizens in 2020 and 2021.

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ortunately, Three Square Food Bank, led by its President and CEO Brian Burton, was able to provide a quick and easy way to ensure families have food. With the help of amazing community partners, Three Square has continued its mission to provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community.

In late February of last year, many still had their jobs and kids were in their classrooms at school. Within a month, people were searching for toilet paper, paper towels, Lysol spray, hand sanitizers and masks at the stores. Food wasn’t seen as a problem, except for the hoarders who managed to purchase all the meats, eggs, milk, and butter. Soon, businesses were laying off workers. At the peak, Las Vegas had the highest unemployment rate in the nation with 33% of hard-working employees out of work.

For the first time, it wasn’t just the poor affected. Middle class was also negatively impacted. The bit of money they had saved for a rainy day was gone. The kids

were no longer in school. For a brief time, pride kept the middle class from heading over to Three Square for food. Some never believed they would be in a situation of food insecurity, yet that was exactly where many found themselves, down and out with empty stomachs.

The greatness of Three Square is not asking to see their client’s driver’s license or having to fill out a long form. For families dealing with hunger, little else matters.

All Three Square requested was a name, address, and age. In other words, no one had to be embarrassed about receiving free food.

Brian Burton has been in the business of combating food insecurity and taking care of those in need for more than 20 years. In addition to two master’s degrees – a Master of Divinity and Master of Business Administration – Burton knows how to forge ahead when faced with challenges like the COVID -19 pandemic. He knows what it is like for people struggling with extreme hunger and food insecurity as he sees this all the time at Three Square. Brian dedicated his life to keeping vulnerable families safe and healthy and under his supervision, management and leadership, Three Square grew to become one of the largest food banks in the country. Brian understood the painful look in the faces of people that needed what Three Square could provide, free groceries for them and their families. “It was incredibly heartbreaking to see middle class families – some who had even volunteered with us – now coming to Three Square for food. It was, and still is, a difficult time for so many – we understand just how important anonymity is for our neighbors in need. Today, we continue to distribute food at dozens of drive-thru sites and walk-in pantries across the valley. The drive-thru sites have proven to be very helpful as people can just drive up, open their trunk and drive away with food for their family.”

Prior to the pandemic, 12.9% or one in eight valley residents were struggling with hunger – now approximately 19.5% or one in five are food-insecure. The city-

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wide shutdown last March resulted in a tremendous loss of jobs overnight. The life-saving role of Three Square and food banks across the country has been on full display since then. Nevada was one of five states with the highest projected percent change for food insecurity as it jumped 57% this past year. People waited in lines that stretched for miles at food distribution sites. Food scarcity could have easily been a problem due to the sharp increase in need. However, Three Square and its partners stepped up to the plate providing lean protein, fresh produce, and other nutritious foods one needs for a balanced meal.

“The pandemic changed us all,” says, Brian. “We saw neighbors lose loved ones and jobs, businesses close, children struggle with online learning and mental health issues as a result. Food insecurity was a very real issue before the arrival of COVID-19, but now, more than 440,000 people don’t know where their next meal is coming from. This experience has served as a sobering reminder that not having money to buy food is terrifying, and it can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time.”

Las Vegans are survivors. The community stayed strong after a gunman on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay killed 58 people and injured hundreds of others at a country music festival on October 1, 2017.

Las Vegans stayed strong providing help during the pandemic with executives sharing private planes to provide PPE’s to Nevada and other states. The pandemic has been tough on our tourist industry, yet there is no doubt that together, the city will remain strong as Las Vegas will not only survive, Las Vegas will thrive and be bigger and better.

Hope. For Brian Burton, hope is for southern Nevada families, who he hopes will never again have to worry about food insecurity. Hope is also for great people to help Brian Burton and his faithful team of volunteers at Three Square. For more information, visit www.threesquare.org.

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MYBEAUTY AND FITNESS

MYVEGAS Magazine is very proud and excited to introduce our Beauty and Fitness section! In this issue, we are privileged to be able to feature many of the top beauty and fitness professionals in the Las Vegas Valley.

With stories from our experts, you’ll learn trendy tips and get expert secrets to looking and feeling your best for any occasion, whether it’s a night on the town, or a day in the park! Get pampered with a visit to the day spa, tanning salon or beauty salon. Improve your overall esthetics and get toned with our awesome amazing workout tips. Get clear at one of our Vision experts, and enjoy your beauty and fitness, because you deserve it!

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MEET THE WOMAN BEHIND SIKARA Aisha is the dedicated founder and co-owner of Sikara Medspa. She also serves as the president. Her husband, Dr. Sheikh, is co-owner and serves as the on-site medical director. They created Sikara Medspa out of a desire to provide a luxury, high-end medspa where people’s needs are not only met, but also understood.

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ogether they have two children, ages 11 and 8. Aisha left the world of finance to become a mother to her two boys. As they have grown up, she elected to venture back into the business world, where she strives to make a difference by bringing out the best in people in many ways.

How do you find the time to balance being a mother and being the president of a company?

Truly, it is all about the people you surround yourself with. My husband is incredibly supportive, and we share a lot of the responsibilities of raising our sons.

Sikara may be a new business, but our team is phenomenal, and each of them are experienced and highly skilled at their respective crafts. I may be “President,” but it really is a team effort. I am so proud of our team and all that they bring to the table.

What made you choose to open a medspa?

As a teenager, I had acne. I would say that I have spent the better part of my adult years trying to improve those scars. In my early twenties, I went to see a dermatologist in the LA area. After evaluating my skin, he said “you could be pretty, if you didn’t have these scars.” As the owner of an aesthetics practice, I will never allow any of our clients to be made to feel that way. Beauty, to me, is about much more than your physical appearance; it is about confidence and feeling good about ourselves. Unfortunately, many of us find that our confidence is hindered by what we see as ‘flaws.’ Sikara is about so much more than superficial beauty to me. It is about helping people address their concerns so that they can feel beautiful and confident. They can go out into the world and do everything they want to do without feeling held back by their insecurities.

I believe addressing those things allows people to change their lives.

It has been tricky learning to navigate through a pandemic; how have you and your company learned to navigate through those challenges to not only sustain, but to thrive?

Opening in the middle of a pandemic meant we had to reevaluate how we do things and be strict about our cleaning procedures. We do our absolute best to ensure the safety of our guests and our team. Furthermore, having an on-site medical director not only helps to affirm our commitment to the safety of our guests, but also allows us to provide all aspects of their experience in a safe and effective manner. We do this while still meeting the rigorous standards that are set forth during this historical time.

If you are going to do something, do it properly.”

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How do we thrive? It is about having the utmost faith in our business and our mission. It is about our team, the services we offer, and the results we help achieve that make Sikara what it is. Any challenges we face do not change who we are.

What advice would you give to anyone facing the same challenges you may face?

Be adaptable. Surround yourself with people who are willing to work through a challenge and find a feasible solution.

Whether it be a pandemic or any other challenge, just be open-minded and think of the big picture. I believe in every area of our lives we must be adaptable and fluid. Things do not always go according to plan, but we must do the best we can in any situation. When I envisioned opening our doors, it was quite different in my head. The pandemic changed things. We made the decision to proceed with our opening and focus on our vision, our philosophy — and allow that to speak for itself.

How would you describe your vision for Sikara?

Sikara is unique. We are results driven, and our business is transformational, not transactional. You can feel safe and understood; we can help our clients achieve medical-grade results, but in a luxury, high-end, spa-like environment. Medical grade does not have to feel sterile! Sikara is an experience, and I cannot wait for all our guests to enjoy every moment of that experience.

What words do you live by?

“If you are going to do something, do it properly.” My mother instilled these values in me from a young age and to this day, I firmly believe in that philosophy.

I try to incorporate that mantra in every area of my life. It is something I teach my kids as well. I believe that if you take the time to do something, you owe it to yourself to give whatever it is 100% of your effort, otherwise it is just a waste of time.

It is something that I hope people see every time they walk through the doors at Sikara. MV

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5 TIPS TO GET RID OF CELLULITE

Time to talk about something we all hate, cellulite. One of the most frustrating things a woman can deal with. It seems to appear out of nowhere.

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ight? Like one day, you are rocking the booty shorts feeling cute next thing, you are trying to make an extra large men’s t shirt look cute at the pool to cover our cellulite areas.

From my personal experience, if I don’t drink enough water then I end up with cellulite on my triceps and under my buttocks which is two very common areas for women, because women tend to store fat in triceps (back of the arm), low belly, hamstrings (back of legs) as well as our hips.

No matter how much cardio you do and how much spinach you eat.. it still sticks with you. Has that ever happen to you?

That’s because you need to switch to these tips.

So what is cellulite!? It is when the fat cells congregate under the skin and create a dimple-like appearance above the skin. Some cellulite is just in our genes but most of it can be treated by these following tips.

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CLEAN UP YOUR EATING!

Having bad eating habits will never do us any good.

Its ok to have your cheat meal or cheat day but on a normal basis try getting at least 3 good meals of good, clean whole foods. I recommend a lot of greens, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins to keep your body good on the inside and out.

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LIFT WEIGHTS

When you lift, your muscles will grow and help tighten the skin, which will help diminished the appearance of cellulite.

Don’t be scared to go heavy, the heavier the better but always remember good form over all! I do recommend to mix of isolation and compound movements to really get all areas and push yourself.

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STAY HYDRATED: If you don’t drink enough water, you will end up holding more water which can make your cellulite look worse. Staying hydrated will keep things flowing and will be able to help the appearance of cellulite. So try to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. I personally try drinking a full gallon a day, especially if I eat bad.

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FOAM ROLL/MASSAGE/DRY BRUSH

Working on breaking down that hard tissue and flushing your system with water right after will help get the toxins out so you will get your smooth appearance back. I recommend to foam roll after your workout and massage cellulite areas in the shower with warm water. Be sure to drink water after this to flush out the toxins.

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ESSENTIAL OILS

This is something I actually just decided to try out. I got sick of buying all the creams that have a bunch of chemicals in them. So I took the natural route and decided to order grapefruit, rosemary, fennel and lemongrass. I mix them together with a little coconut oil and massage in, where it is needed.

Try these tips for at least 2 weeks and let me see those before and after pictures.

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WE ALL NEED A LITTLE THERAPIE Therapie Boutique started as just a form of “therapie” for boutique owner, Jessica Boone. Now, standing as the destination for boho-chic and contemporary styles, customers from all over the valley can truly enjoy some retail therapie!

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et to know owner and founder of Therapie Boutique, Jessica Boone, as she continues her journey in the fashion game!

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This whole journey started from a blog, when my husband and I started infertility treatments. It was such an emotionally, spiritually, and physically taxing experience. I have always used my creativity as an emotional outlet, so I began writing everything from how I was feeling to the medications I was taking, what I was eating, where we were traveling to, and the shopping trips I was taking to make myself feel better. I had this little online community who were all going through the same triumphs and trials as we were, and it definitely provided some comfort. I was cheered on through every win and comforted through every loss.

There was not a single moment in that three-year journey when I felt as if I was the only woman struggling.

I knew as our time with IVF was coming to a close that I wanted to pivot this thing I had built. I considered all of the ways I could bring women some Therapie and the boutique space seemed like a no brainer. I wanted to serve women who might otherwise struggle to find unique pieces that fit well. I started online in 2017 while we continued treatments and signed for my first physical space at the end of 2019.

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Where did the name Therapie Boutique come from?

My blog was very much my own personal form of Therapie and I continue to write there occasionally to this day.

Every time a person asks about our name I am given the opportunity to share little pieces of my story and the issues that brought me here. There is power behind our individual stories and I just happened to turn mine into a brand. I still have a form of the original Blog Therapie, shoptherapie.com online, Therapie Boutique here in Las Vegas, and even a Group Therapie on Facebook.

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their body. When I go to market or make a trip over to LA I always think, “How can I better serve these women?”

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Therapie Boutique is a place where contemporary and bohemian styles collide to bring you wearable trends for all of life’s adventures. We serve women size XS through 3X and I love to highlight that our larger sizes are not shoved in the back of the store in a way typical of most other retailers. I personally know the disheartening feeling of trying half the store on but walking out without having found anything so paying close attention to the fit of every piece we stock is important to me.

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What do you find exciting about your job every day?

I love playing in all the clothes and discovering the fabrics or patterns that make me happy, but I find the most joy in styling women for all of life’s new chapters. I’ve had women come to me after losing a significant amount of weight and needing a new wardrobe, women who need encouragement after a relationship change, and even women who once thought a certain style would never fit

How do you enjoy getting involved in the community?

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We all need a little Therapie and it is my prayer every single day that I can spread some of it here in Las Vegas. I am a proud member of Women United. One of my favorite events is our annual suit drive in November where we collect professional wear for local return-to-work programs.

I also sit on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas Fashion Council. Not only do we strive to expand the Las Vegas economy through the fashion industry, but we also provide financial assistance to students and emerging artists through LVFC grants.

I love our Little Black Dress event that we hold every December as a design competition for local designers and students.

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DR. BESS CHANG At MEDICAL NEUROLOGY, we are committed to providing compassionate quality care in hopes of improving, restoring and maintaining your health. Our goal is to help you understand any neurological conditions you may have and if possible, improve your functionality so that you can enjoy the life you dreamed of.

DR. BESS L. CHANG is a board-certified Neurologist certified by the American Board of Neurology who is an expert in cutting edge technology when dealing with patients with brain & spine disorders, Parkinson’s disease, Epilepsy, stroke and neuro-muscular diseases. She completed post graduate Neurology Residency at Northwestern University School of Medicine and Internal Medicine training at University of Massachusetts. She completed an additional Subspecialty Fellowship training in Neuromuscular Disease, Electrophysiology & Epilepsy at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke university Medical Center. She has been adjunct clinical professor at Northwestern University School of Medicine, Rush University School of Medicine and Touro Medical School. She is also active in clinical research studies involving the Central & Peripheral Nervous System.

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THE POWER of ONE

There seems to be nothing more powerful than one incredibly caring and passionate person. And in this case, it comes in a small, but mighty package. a big part in connecting people to these life changing resources. Wendy shares the story of a homeless, blind female veteran with a sight dog who was rescued by Henderson Police. Wendy connected her with Arnold Stalk with Veteran’s Village, who was able to provide her a small apartment 5 steps away from a dog park for her fur buddy. It really shows how valuable connecting with the right people can truly make the difference in someone’s life, jumping in at exactly the right time.

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endy Wood, an Air Force Veteran, CEO of Sana Behavioral Health and Owner of Connections, is a petite, stiletto rocking renaissance woman, and Las Vegas is lucky to have her. It may be her courage, her determination, concern for the welfare of others, or just a pure mixture of all these qualities that make so many people place their trust in Wendy. Known for her zealous way of connecting people in the healthcare industry with the right people, Wendy is constantly one step ahead. She exemplifies how one person can positively change, even save, a life.

Wendy’s 19-bed geriatric psychiatric hospital, Sana Behavioral Health Hospital, provides a caring and healing environment for veterans and those ages 50 years and older. A true healthcare industry angel, Wendy has undoubted credibility and standing in the healthcare world. While working in the field, she supports community referrals, which helps to connect people to the right level of care they need.

Whether it’s psychiatric, medical care and resources, she is the one stop shop for connecting people.

A faith-based woman, Wendy firmly believes that divine intervention often plays

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Wendy has an incredible support system there to help her with her impeccable everyday goal. Kathryn Hooper, the Director with the City of Henderson Resource Resiliency Center, is the caring resource that runs out to help people who have nowhere else to turn. Denise Marshall, with The Trauma Recovery Center, plays a big part in helping to connect those in need as well. Denise says, “When working to find resources for veterans, the homeless, those with mental illness or facing a catastrophic loss, Wendy is the beacon of light for those in their darkest hour. Her compassion and level of patient care is exactly what our community needs right now.”

Wendy Wood

An incredibly caring individual, her empathetic habits flow into her personal life as well. Not only did she raise her family as a single mother, she also opened her home to 7 foster children. Wendy saw foster children who needed a safe, loving home to heal from their trauma. In staying with biblical principles, she spends her time taking care of elderly and foster children.

“One person can help change a life, even save a life just with one phone call,” avows Wendy, a firm believer in her faith and her purpose. Her humble nature doesn’t seem to allow her to shine a light on herself, but us at MYVEGAS are proud to highlight the power of one impeccably caring individual. Our city is better place because of her mission and unceasing spirit.

To learn more about Wendy Wood, MBA, CEO, contact her at (702) 326-2174. Visit www.connections.vegas. MV

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TOP 100 MEN OF SUCCESS

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TOP 100 MEN OF SUCCESS MYVEGAS Magazine polled over 100,000 of our readers to find Las Vegas’ Top 100 Men of Success; these men make a difference in Las Vegas and positively impact our local community. We receive hundreds of Top 100 Men of Success nominations each year, and although we’d love the ability to feature the majority of the incredible nominees, the list has been narrowed down to these incredible Top 100 Men of Success for 2021. These extraordinary men have made a positive impact in our community and are both nominated and voted by our readers, through their service, commitment, charitable contributions, and big hearts. These men continue to give more than they receive, and they help make Las Vegas one of the most fascinating places to live, work and play. Featured are a diverse group from various organizations, including Gaming, Politics, Finance, Government, Arts, Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Philanthropy and more. Along with well-known leaders, and new rising stars, this year we are proud to publish the “Top 100 Men of Success”. You may recognize some friends and familiar faces, and some have credentials too many to list; however please note that their talents and contributions go far beyond what we had space to print. We truly hope you enjoy reading this special feature section as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

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WHERE HARD WORK and DRIVE MEET George Kypreos of GK Properties has been fueled to remain the top agent for over a decade. His biggest motivators are his family and coaching his team, so they too can provide for their families.

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ne of the biggest influences in George’s life is his three-yearold daughter, who he calls his pride and joy. He continuously works harder each day to provide for his family at home. George credits a lot of his success to his parents, Peter and Geri, and the work ethic they instilled in him.

They both live in Henderson, so George is able to maintain a strong and close relationship with them.

Along with his passion and commitment to his family, his greatest focus is helping the Kypreos Team thrive in the industry.

George loves teaching, coaching, and

assisting his agents’ success in this ever-changing market. He doesn’t take vacation or personal days; George is a constantly working machine. Kypreos’ love for work is based around his high paced work environment. He consistently helps his team and celebrates the wins that come along with working hard. He gives his all to his business with the approach of get it while you can.

George and his team are very thorough and conscientious in how they deal with each individual client. The goal is to help the consumer, whether it’s a one-million-dollar sale or helping a family with

a rental. No home is too big, nor too small. The Kypreos Team values helping one another succeed; when one succeeds, the team succeeds. This gives new agents the chance to grow into Top Agents and flourish within the industry.

George has said that in Real Estate, you get out of it what you put in. For over a decade, he has held the title of “Top Agent”. In the scope of hard work, 2021 won’t be any different for George. George knows he’ll eventually have to give away his title as “Top Agent” but will still continue to fight for it. This is something that George has worked tirelessly to achieve and will not pass it off without putting forth his best effort. When asked what the secret to being “Top Agent” is, George states, “There is no secret ingredient for hard work. It’s as simple as getting to work and answering the phone, which for some reason, many real estate agents cannot seem to do. Surrounding yourself with winners, along with sharing equity, has proven to be a key component in my success.” Mainly, George wants people to know he is a real person, just like them and cares about everyone in the industry.

He wakes up every day and gives it his all, just like everyone else.

The biggest venture on the horizon for the Kypreos Team in 2021 is continuing to build the team. They are always looking to add ambitious agents to the Kypreos Team. The team is looking for agents who are hungry and willing to learn their long proven successful sales methods. There is an explosion of consumers who are looking for homes in the area. George, along with his agents, are here to help families achieve their dreams of home ownership and prosperity. This is the ultimate goal of the Kypreos Team. MV GK PROPERTIES George Kypreos Lic #B.1001699 702-604-9605 www.GKpropertiesLV.com

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PLENTY OF SURPRISES AWAIT… AT THE ICONIC WESTGATE Gordon Prouty, Vice President of Public Relations & Community Affairs at Westgate Las Vegas Shares the Stories of Legendary Vegas Fun…Past, Present and Future.

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2 years ago this summer, the International Hotel opened its doors and introduced the world to Las Vegas’s first mega-resort.

It stood taller than any other building in the state and opened to great fanfare with a command performance by Barbra Streisand in the famed International Theater, which later that month welcomed the King, Elvis Presley, and his string of 837 consecutive sold out performances. That was the beginning of a legend in Las Vegas that lives on today. The iconic property is now home to Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, where the tradition of Legendary Vegas Fun is alive and well.

As Vice President of Public Relations and Community Affairs at Westgate Las Vegas, Gordon Prouty is charged with leading the efforts of keeping that tradition alive by sharing the stories of the past, present and future that make it a truly special place. Prouty, who is originally from Syracuse, NY and has been a media executive in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Las Vegas, joined the Westgate Las Vegas team in 2018.

“I’ve had the opportunity to experience some great cities and meet some extraordinary people over the years,” Prouty told us, “but nothing compares with the team members, entertainers and guests I’ve

had the privilege to meet and the experiences I’ve had here in Las Vegas at the Westgate.”

Team members reminisce about time spent with some of the incredible performers who played here and stayed here and share amazing stories about things that happened on this property. Angel Lopez-Rosas has been an usher since the doors first opened in 1969 and will tell you about the glitz and glamour of the shows. Edge Steakhouse’s Felix Morales was just talking about Tina Turner the other night and how she was even nicer than she was beautiful. One of the casino dealers, Anne Marie Jones, tells a story about how a gentleman got out of his car on a very rainy day to share his umbrella with her and hold the door for her. He told her that a lady should never open her own door and then wished her a wonderful day. That man was Liberace. “Their stories are the kind of stuff that books are written about,” Prouty said. Guests who come back year after year share their memories of past visits and special bonds they have formed. They all have their own stories, and they all describe their version of Legendary Vegas Fun. Whether it’s the unmatched luxury of the incredible Sky Villas, the fine dining at TripAdvisor’s top 2 rated Las Vegas restaurants, entertainment in the International Theater and Westgate Cabaret, cheering on your favorite team in the world famous SuperBook or winning at your favorite slots and table games, Prouty says, “There are plenty of surprises here at Westgate for everyone. And I’m the lucky guy that gets to share the stories.” MV DISCOVER LEGENDARY VEGAS FUN WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT& CASINO 3000 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

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The Heart of UMC’s COVID-19 Response

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Thank you, Mason, for leading UMC’s team throughout the largest crisis response effort in our hospital’s 90-year history. You have been there for our team every step of the way, offering the guidance, support and compassion we needed to serve our community during its greatest time of need. Your dedication continues to inspire us as we work together to build a healthier future for our friends, neighbors and family members across Southern Nevada.

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LOCALLY & GLOBALLY

There is a very special kind of person that affects a community locally as well as on a global level. Nevada’s very own top-rated and world-renowned scientist, Jeffrey L. Cummings, MD, ScD, is that .01% of people, and Las Vegas is very lucky to have him.

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orn and raised in Wyoming, Dr. Cummings is a cowboy at heart, with his brain immersed in neuroscience. An extraordinary duality, he is a caregiver by nature; being persistently fueled by learning and committed to advancing understanding of a very important and pervasive population of the world- those living with Alzheimer’s disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 6 million people in America are living with Alzheimer’s and global numbers are staggering. Leading the country and world in Alzheimer’s research, Dr. Cummings has world stature ranked #3 among fellow scientists for his extensive work in clinical trials, creating new therapies, and constructing transformative neuroscience advances. Treating everyone from royalty to presidents, his career in the neuroscience industry is one to celebrate.

Dr. Cummings gained his extensive training and credentials from his home state of Wyoming, Boston, Massachusetts, as well as London, England, and Los Angeles, California. Leaving his footprint throughout his journey, he has studied and treated in the US, Europe, and Asia, but loves to call Las Vegas home. In an eclectic community of industries, Dr. Cummings continues to stand out from the crowd, touching many people in the city along the way.

A director and professor of the neuroscience departments for a plethora of universities and institutes across the U.S. over the years, Dr. Cummings began his trek in Las Vegas as the founding director of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. In 2019, he joined the UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences as a Research Professor in the department of Brain Health where he recently founded the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience. Dr. Cumming’s alongside his wife, Dr. Kate Zhong, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), who is also a professor in the Brain Health department at UNLV, have tandemly cultivated and developed the most up to date treatments. What

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most would call a ‘Power Couple,’ we call double the brainpower.

With a voice that captivates and educates all who hear, Dr. Cummings has completed nearly 800 peer-reviewed publications and written 44 books devoted to neuroscience and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Cummings has been frequently recognized for his contributions and collaborations in the brain health field, just one example is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award of the Alzheimer’s Association. A decorated and respected scientist, he was celebrated in Gentleman’s Quarterly as a “Rock Star of Science.”

Making a difference in our community, in our country, and in our world, the word “success” doesn’t begin to cover what Dr.

Cummings has accomplished in his career. Although everyone’s definition of success varies, we firmly believe Dr. Cummings’ definition stems from continuing to make a change in in the lives of those with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Cummings is committed to “science that matters.”

MV Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD Joy Chambers-Grundy Professor of Brain Science Director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)

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HOW OXYGEN HEALS

A leader and innovator in the field of plastic surgery, Smith Plastic Surgery has remained the premier choice, led by award-winning, board certified surgeons Dr. Lane Smith and Dr. John Minoli.

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heir experience, expertise and training come highly regarded in the plastic surgery community, as they continually deliver topnotch, quality services to patients from around the globe. With an esteem as high as theirs, they are constantly growing, improving and adding to the technology advancements in their practice.

In a recent segment with KLAS 8 News Now, Dr. Lane Smith announced the newest therapy addition to their practice, hoping to aid in the healing process of the procedures offered at Smith Plastic Surgery. Although plastic surgery is a procedure most patients are ecstatic about and plan for, recovery can be the most difficult part. Smith Plastic Surgery is accelerating that process by introducing their new hyperbaric chamber, also known as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, to their Sahara Ave. facility.

Oxygen is needed to make cells run and do their job, similar to how gas is needed to make a car run. Hemoglobin is about 94% efficient for carrying oxygen in the blood in most cases. By increasing oxygen intake, it won’t increase the amount of oxygen in the blood because it’s already maxed out at 94%. But there is a way to increase the blood oxygen intake through other means.

Fortunately, by putting oxygen under pressure, it will dissolve directly into the blood stream and increase oxygen in the cells. The hyperbaric chamber does exactly that, by increasing the air pressure by two to three times higher than the normal air pressure our bodies are used to. By utilizing this type of therapy, your lungs can gather more oxygen than they would be gathering regularly.

As you grow older, your blood vessels close up, causing it to be much more difficult for blood cells and oxygen to get through, making it dangerous for the body. Putting the body under pressure can help those places with closed blood vessels recover and grow.

Hyperbaric chambers are beneficial for many different procedures in the medical field. It can be utilized as a stand-alone treatment or a procedure that can boost the action of the medicine, like antibiotics. For example, when you get a facelift, the pressure decreases bruising and accelerates the healing process. Patients who incorporate the chamber as part of their surgical process experience reduced swelling and pain, increased collagen production, minimization of scars, and accelerated healing allowing them to return to their normal activities sooner.

Sometimes, the hyperbaric chamber can aid with infections, especially with implant infections. These are very difficult

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infections to heal without removing the implant and treating the infection. By using the chamber, you’re able to utilize pressure oxygen which can heal the infection and spare the patient of further surgery.

The chamber also helps with breast lifts and reductions, extensive liposuction, and bigger procedures, like mommy makeovers. Of course, the chamber is used for more conditions outside of the plastic surgery industry. It assists in the healing of acute wounds, chronic infections, severe acute infections, neurological diseases, anti-aging effects, and so much more.

Smith Plastic Surgery is proud to introduce the new hyperbaric oxygen chamber and utilize it for patients. For more information on the hyperbaric chamber, you may visit www.smithsurgery.com, www.hyperbarictherapylasvegas.com or call (702) 838-2455. If you’re interested in this therapy or any other services provided by Smith Plastic Surgery, call today or visit them online to book a consultation! MV By: Lexi Sims

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FROM HOTEL OPERATIONS TO WHEELER DEALER AROUND THE GLOBE Meet Steve Escalante, the International Dealmaker behind over half a billion dollars of innovative projects in the Glitzy Las Vegas

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hen you first think about “rush”, you might imagine yourself cruising in a speedboat or hitting the ski slopes after the first snow, or maybe standing on the edge of that bungee jump.

But for the young man who currently sits as the VP of Business Development and Board Member at Growth Holdings, this adrenaline spike comes from a different place, that is connecting with the right people who make the deal happen.

“The deal in itself is a form of art” claims Steve. With an illustrious career spanning over 20 years and half a billion dollars in deals in innovative projects coming in 2021, Steve has established himself as an “artist” in the industry, a passionate real estate aficionado famed for his jaw-dropping deals and his involvement in innovative luxurious projects, the latest being LIVV and Otonomus.

LEARNING THE ROPES Steve’s career seems like a business Masterclass we would pay to watch. A first generation American who grew up in Southern California, he found his first inspiration in his parents, who came to the US in search of greener pastures. Leaving Southern California to attend the University of Nevada, he found his calling in real estate. An extrovert who believes in investing in relationships, he spent his first decade in the industry with Resort Hotel Casino properties, a company that taught him to set the quality benchmarks very high in everything he does, be it a real estate project or a business endeavor.

Climbing up the ladder, he later assumed executive roles with prominent companies in Las Vegas real estate and development.

THE PICASSO OF DEALS Picasso once said “Everything you can imagine is real.” Escalante has successfully adapted these words to what he does best, deal making of course. He believes that creating deals is a lot like painting on a white canvas. Whether his clients

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are looking to buy a land, build a house or rent a hotel, he takes a keen interest in understanding their vision, motives, and fears before hatching creative ideas and striking the deal.

This unparalleled client trust has paid off handsomely for Escalante. Over the years, he has left his mark in every real estate sector he has ventured into...residential? commercial? hospitality??...You name it, Escalante has inked deals in it. And all these didn’t happen in just one city. Steve was going places! While racking the miles you can only dream of on your frequent flyer card, Escalante journeyed across the US, Europe and all the way to the land of the rising sun, Japan, sealing eye watering deals and growing his name in the industry.

AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION Steve is quite bullish about the future of real estate. In a world that is witnessing the proliferation of cars that can park themselves and artificial intelligence that sends you sponsored ads about Salsa lessons to impress your partner, he believes that real estate is catching up and becoming “smart”.

How so? In addition to his role in overseeing sales in Growth Holdings across the board (worth $2.5bn in commercial, mixed use, and other), he also leads the development of projects where real estate intersects with technology, sustainability and innovation overall. These pioneering projects include LIVV, a residential development dubbed as the new “affordable luxury” and that features luxurious properties marked with automated technologies in the heart of nature. Steve is also part of

a global development team behind the much-awaited Otonomus hotels, the first of its kind in the world. Otonomus combines the luxury aspects of a hotel, the comfort of a home and the intuitive technology that just makes life easier.

“I believe in all things you do; find your passion and you will find your purpose!” quips Escalante. We’re rooting for you Steve and we can’t wait to read the headlines about your multi-million-dollar deals as you continue to drive this industry forward. MV Steve Escalante Vice President – Business Development Growth Holdings 702.834.3918 GrowthHoldings.US

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GUARANTEED RESULTS

James Sutton is a Las Vegas local who specializes in all things marketing. He started in digital marketing in 2013 after wasting thousands of dollars on hiring other companies that made outrageous claims which they, ultimately, were unable to deliver on.

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fter realizing just how hard it is to find an honorable digital agency that is qualified to execute on the needs of the companies they work with, he decided to start his own agency and solve that problem within the market once and for all.

Eight years later, he has amassed a large client base in a large assortment of different industries, from home improvement to nightlife and lawyers to dispensaries, that all rely on him and his team for everything related to their brand identity and digital presence.

Every ounce of the brand identity that he has created is centered around the idea that a synergistic relationship in business translates to: 1 + 1 = 3! If it’s not a mutually beneficial agreement, and if he can’t exceed the expectations he sets up front before working with someone, he will not take them on as a client. This is how he is able to guarantee his results in writing; he selects only those who will truly benefit from the service he offers. This level of integrity and the idea that the company must honor the customer, no matter the challenges that are presented, has resulted in over 90% retention through the COVID-19 crisis and unanimous growth for all clients who stuck it out through their term. Even those who cancelled prematurely only did so because of the financial strain caused by the pandemic.

Moreover, his clients who stuck with him and trusted him to meet his guarantees are now doing over $100 million in sales annually. In 2020, his worst case study was an increase in sales of over 30% - his best case study that year was an increase in sales of over 600%!

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Because of the level of consistency in succeeding with his clients using his team and systems, James is now actively pursuing half a dozen additional business ventures that are all supported by SEO Guarantee - one of these businesses is already on track to gross over $1 million per year after only a few months in business.

It’s a perfect representation of the mentality James set out with when starting this eight yearlong adventure - he refused

to sell to others what he wouldn’t use himself, and he’s now able to prove unequivocally that what he has built works across the board. MV James Sutton, CEO and SEO Expert 1st Page SEO Guarantee Online Marketing – SEO – Web Design – Conversion Rate Optimization SEOguarantee.com 702-420-7272

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SUPPORT LEADS TO SUCCESS

The key to a great real estate company is support. Scofield Realty, owned and brokered by Kirby Scofield, exemplifies that very value.

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ailored to giving people options, Scofield’s mission is to help clients get the results they desire without unnecessary stress. The brokerage’s team of experienced agents can answer every question and provide guidance that makes the home buying and selling process as smooth as possible.

Scofield Realty is a “FOR YOU” driven Real Estate Agency. The team of highly skilled agents makes sure the consumer is the top focus. “Our team values our clients and maintains the relationships that are built over time. To maintain those relationships, we continually do what’s right. That’s our top priority,” says Scofield. “By choosing Scofield Realty, you not only gain a professional that will always look out for your best interest, but you’ll also get a friend that is always there to help you along the way.”

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Trusted by Zillow, Scofield Realty was selected as one of four Flex Program Partners to serve the Las Vegas Valley. The brokerage is taking business to the next level by providing agents with the best tools to serve their clients. “Our brokerage model and contracts allow our agents to grow. It is amazing to see people commit to themselves and hit the commitment over and over,” says Kirby. “Our agents are constantly looking for ways to raise the bar. We want to evolve, innovate and continuously improve ourselves. It’s not in our nature to be idle.”

Each and every team member at Scofield Realty works diligently with clients to ensure they’re getting the best deal possible. “We always do the right thing,” says Kirby. “I had one of my mentors tell me, ‘Stop chasing a $10k commission and chase a $100k agent.’ This struck me as

I started recruiting top agents. We don’t chase commissions because of the system we built. I give our agents the freedom to build their own network and grow individually.”

Scofield Realty provides agents with the best resources so they have little to no overhead and are able to solely focus on the client. The brokerage provides agents with a full-time creative writer, marketing department, social brander, photographer, videographer and drone pilot to utilize for self-branding and promotion.

Items like signs, lockboxes and coaching are provided as well, should they need it to market their listings. Scofield Realty also offers agents revenue share to refer agents in, plus a mentorship program that allows team members to receive revenue while educating new additions to the brokerage. Scofield Realty gives agents the opportunity to thrive while in a great environment with “good vibes,” as Kirby states it. “I make it a priority to invest in every single one of my team members, regardless of whether that person is brand new or has been with us for years.

My team is always growing, and I want to keep it that way.”

Scofield provides a scholarship program for people interested in becoming licensed agents. The program pays for all of the schooling required to succeed as an agent. Scofield Realty also gets new hires prepared for their career by having everyone enter a six-week boot camp, partner with an accountability requirement mentor and join weekly accountability meetings as well as providing biweekly paid coaching and training.

Are you interested in getting involved and beginning your real estate career with the Scofield team? Visit www.

ScofieldRealty.com/Scholarship and apply directly! Kirby’s superstar wife assists the team with interviews and will get you into a school as soon as possible if it is the fit for you. MV For existing agents, visit www.ScofieldRealty.com/opportunity.com or contact the team directly!

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IT’S NANOED™ REVOLUTIONIZES 30 DAY BARRIER GERM PROTECTION While sanitization and cleanliness have always been crucial, the past year has demonstrated the need for deep cleaning and barrier products that work for longer than minutes. It’s Nanoed™ is a leader in sanitization and barrier products offering agents that continually disinfect surfaces for 30 days and keeps hands sanitized for 8 hours.

“We are changing the way people are cleaning,” says Rob Ekstedt, CEO of It’s Nanoed™. “Currently heavy chemicals and alcohol are being used with toxic fumes and many side effects.”

Sanitizing products with harsh ingredients like alcohol and bleach is a chemical kill, which kills microbes but becomes ineffective immediately. However, It’s Nanoed™ lays a barrier of nano spikes for protection using a mechanical kill instead of chemicals. The flagship products are

water-based, natural and eco-friendly. In addition to harmful microbes like Covid, Flu and Colds, It’s Nanoed™ 30 Day Protection Barrier also reject water, oil, solvents, dirt, mold, and mildew while being resistant to abrasion, environmental decay, and U.V. light breakdown. The product line also protect against Staph infection, MRSA, and C-DIF with Crystal Clean HOCl All Purpose Cleaner. No matter how many people come in contact with the surface, the product will continue to kill 99.9 percent of germs and microbes for 30 days.

It’s Nanoed™ Protectant Barriers pose no risk when inhaled or applied to the skin and still effectively prevents microbes from forming on surfaces for 30 days. It is safe to use around children, pets, and anyone with allergies. Barrier products are easily applied and don’t require PPE when using the product.

According to the company’s research, the average time an alcohol-based sanitizer is effective is about two minutes. Think of a child who puts hand sanitizer on and then takes a bus to school. As soon as they enter the bus, surfaces will be touched, and the chance for reinfection is increased. An alcohol-based sanitizer needs to be used up to 30 times an hour to be effective. It’s Nanoed™ hand sanitizer mechanically kills microbes for up to 8 hours, so 1 spray lasts all day.

“We were concerned after reading the results from

the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) about the increase of blood alcohol levels in children based on the heightened use of alcohol-based sanitizer being absorbed through their skin,” says Rob. There is no alcohol in any of It’s Nanoed products, helping us safely address this issue.

Rob points out that “Businesses are saving money using the 30-Day Barrier Protection. They are spending less on cleaning products. Surfaces and furniture are not damaged and no longer need to be replaced when using It’s Nanoed™ products. This is an unfortunate side effect when using chemical cleaning agents. It’s Nanoed™ products are perfect for schools, homes, churches, restaurants, amusement parks and all areas that require the best protection.”

It’s Nanoed™ has been in development since 2016 with third-party research and the line is EPA- approved, FDA registered, and exceed the CDC Guidelines for consumer and business products. It’s Nanoed™ is a leader in sanitization and barrier products. Its name is derived from the silica nano-particulate that its barrier products use to prevent viruses and bacteria from attaching to surfaces. It’s Nanoed’s™ mission is to help bring the world back to normal by offering solutions that are safe, all natural, and effective. They continuously disinfect surfaces for 30 days and keeps hands sanitized for 8 hours.

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THE LAWYER that FIGHTS FOR YOU

Within the family court courtroom, stories are constantly the primary focus. The words can circle around and around, and Family Attorney Warren Freeman, of the Law Office of Warren G. Freeman, is no stranger to wrangling the truth out of any case.

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arren understands the emotional side to many divorces and the impact it has on the children involved who are sometimes caught in the middle. Warren is always ready to go up to bat for you in any family court matter.

Originally from California, Warren is now a proud Nevada resident who was destined for law from the start. Growing up, Warren channeled his energy into football and track-and-field, as well as into fantasy novels and strategic games like Dungeons & Dragons.

His insatiable thirst and need for knowledge led to multiple college degrees, including his Juris Doctorate from the University of Nevada Las Vegas’s William S. Boyd Law School. He opened the Law Office of Warren G. Freeman in 2010 and has worked for himself for a majority of his career, with his primary focus on Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, as well as Domestic Battery and DUI. Warren G. Freeman is truly passionate about helping his clients and is driven by empathy to fight hard for their cases. If there is a way for his clients to gain an advantage, he will work tirelessly to get it, because he cares. It is your life that he is fighting for, something he doesn’t take lightly. He too has gone through divorce and custody disputes, so he has a deep understanding of the emotional toll it can take on both parties.

Warren has always enjoyed working with people, and throughout his career, he has worked with many different kinds of people: the people that believe they are always right, the people that believe lying is a good idea, and even the vengeful ex that wants it all. No matter the case, Warren handles people very well and can always get to the bottom of any issue and resolve it, an impressive skill. His clients would describe him as a determined, hardworking, and meticulous lawyer who cares deeply about his clients and associates.

Every case is one he takes very personally, and he enjoys getting to know his clients to better serve them in court.

He is constantly learning, researching, and reading to add to the case so that his defense is always ready and at its best. Warren Freeman is the lawyer that fights for you. MV Warren Freeman The Law Office of Warren G. Freeman PLLC 415 S. 6th St., Ste. 300 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 656-3000 Warren@WarrenGFreemanLaw.com WarrenGFreemanLaw.com

Warren G. Freeman is truly passionate about helping his clients and is driven by empathy to fight hard for their cases. It is your life that he is fighting for, something he doesn’t take lightly.

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CALL AARON TAYLOR ­—

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f you’re a born and raised local, you’ve probably heard the commercial on the radio or during your local news broadcast on TV, “Talk to Aaron Taylor, The Real Estate Guy!” If you read that in your head as the jingle, bonus points to you!

You’ve heard it, or you’ve seen a billboard, or maybe you’ve worked with him to buy or sell your home. Aaron Taylor is The Real Estate Guy you feel like you already know before ever meeting him.

Within The Aaron Taylor Real Estate Guy team, you will find a pure culture of giving back, whether that be to our community, to their clients, or to their internal team. And it all starts from the inside-out.

“Every day we look for ways to help people,” says Aaron, always doing everything he can to help. Just a few in the last year being working with Three Square Charity and the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, giving money and feeding families during the current pandemic, and much more.

For their amazing clients, they have continually done everything they can to save client’s money and a majority of the time, make money. They have implemented programs like cash advances, where clients can receive cash before their house closes escrow, as well as putting over $30,000 into home improvements to get their house sold quickly. Their wholesome, giving nature has always come back to them, making giving money and help to families across the valley that much sweeter.

With having a good name in the community means always doing the right thing, for the clients and for his staff, Aaron says. Being consistent with your branding as well as your values is fundamental in creating a meaningful and extraordinary experience for the community to preview and for the client to enjoy. Doing what works and what feels right is their simple secret to their longtime success. And it comes back to their agents as well, giving them the resources they need to succeed and giving back to them is just as important to Aaron.

In Aaron’s free time, when he has any, he enjoys golfing and traveling with his family, although he works no matter where he is or what time it is. He is also very excited to now own a home in Exuma, Bahamas, where he hopes to spend a lot of time working from the beach. His 22-yearold son, quickly becoming coined the, “The Real Estate Kid” is looking forward to taking over the business and carrying on the legacy in Las Vegas. Having done it all, and been through everything you can imagine, the Aaron Taylor team has established themselves in Las Vegas and Henderson as the #1 Real Estate team. As they say, consistency is key! MV

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“Every day we look for ways to help people,” says Aaron, always doing everything he can to help. Just a few in the last year being working with Three Square Charity and the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, giving money and feeding families during the current pandemic, and much more.

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LAS VEGAS | LOS ANGELES | NEWPORT BEACH is where Bob F. Vavla helms as a Real Estate Powerhouse FREE HOME VALUE www.LVvalue.com

Bob Vavla is a power house broker in the Super Luxury Market from Las Vegas to Los Angeles to Newport Beach.

What else defines intense luxury than those collective markets?

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f you’re selling or buying in the elite group of Millions Plus, he is your goto guy to get it done fast, discreet, and for the best terms and price possible.

“It’s a privilege to be in this issue of “Top Men of the Year.”

This really compliments being on the cover of the Top 100 Realtors in Fall of 2020.” ~Bob Vavla

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How did you find your way into real estate?

My family had real estate brokerages when I was a kid, about 8 years old, and my step-dad was one of the developers and Real Estate brokers of Indian Wells in Palm Desert, Ca. In addition, he also taught real estate law at night in Newport Beach, CA. I spent a lot of time in the desert heat and more time in Newport Beach at his classroom as free help. I always said to myself I would never get into the real estate business after seeing the ups and down of what my parents went through with real estate transactions. Sometimes you just fall into what you excel at and that’s how I found my way to where I’m at today with real estate as being the backbone of everything I do. I really enjoy helping people and can spend hours talking about real estate transactions and real estate finance.

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Have you always been in real estate?

No, actually I had to make a plan to pay for college and followed in the footsteps of some close actor friends that were on prime time television shows and one major film actor (Corky Pigeon, Ricky Schroder, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Adrien Brody).

Between the advice and direction of these friends I was able to get a talent agent. Shortly thereafter I was cast in a co-starring role of the original “Skull” character on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers back in

the early 90’s. After I finished my contract on the show, I completed my degree in Film and Television Producing then worked behind the camera as a co-producer and script development executive for Mutual Film Company helmed by Mark Gordon and Gary Levinsohn at Paramount Pictures. Following that I was offered a team talent management position by Benny Medina to be on the management team for Jennifer Lopez, Sean Combs, Selma Blair, Scott Foley, Dalton James, Elijah Wood, and Christine Taylor. My final role in the film & television industry was as a talent agent with Agency for the Performing Arts and then I took some time off to go back to college at UCLA and obtain a Mergers & Acquisitions specialty degree. I then opened a mortgage and real estate company in Las Vegas and Southern California. This is my calling in life and I guess you could say I’ve been in real estate since I was 8 years old.

Coming from a heavy entertainment industry background Bob has always stayed in contact with his former entertainment Film & Television Producers, Talent Agents, Talent Managers, and multiple entertainment industry colleagues which have proved to be an asset today in his real estate practice. He represents high profile domestic and international Celebrities, Athletes, and Executives. He is extremely serious about client privacy so don’t be surprised if he won’t tell you who his is clients currently are or were.

MV Bob F. Vavla at LuxeLife Estates can be reached at (702) 461-2258 or email: Bob@Relocate.Vegas Search Properties & Learn more about Bob at www.Relocate.Vegas

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PAIN-FREE TOTAL-KNEE REPLACEMENT WITH DR. RONALD HILLOCK

Knee pain is no small feat. The knee is the most highly impacted joint in the entire body, and some patients can deal with chronic knee inflammation, pain, and swelling even with medication and physical therapy.

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r. Ronald Hillock of Nevada Orthopedic is an expert in the Total Knee Arthroplasty, known as TKA, a total knee replacement coupled with the implementation of Iovera°™, which can help to substantially reduce pain following the surgery.

The majority of patients who undergo total knee replacement experience pain after the surgery. The pain is usually focused around the front of the knee.

Typically, the pain is greatest the first 3 days after surgery but can last for several months. Pain can slow a patient’s recovery dramatically. The goal of total knee

replacement surgery is to reduce the pain associated with an arthritic knee, anything that can reduce that pain will help the patient.

happy to share a new option to address the pain gap and increase the speed of recovery after Total Knee Replacement surgery,” affirms Dr. Hillock.

Traditional pain control options following your TKA include spinal injections, IV narcotics, Oral Narcotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. However, all medications can lead to unintended side effects.

Dr. Hillock’s goal has always been to use as little drugs as possible while suppressing pain after surgery. For many years the medical profession has been looking for alternative treatments in the management of the pain following surgery. “I am

Dr. Hillock shares that with the use of Iovera°™, a non-drug minimally invasive technology used to deaden pain signals from nerves over the front of the knee.

Patients treated with Iovera°™ are able to walk and participate in post-operative therapy more actively, ultimately leading to a more rapid recovery from TKA. Iovera°™ uses the proprietorial technology of cryotherapy ice to deaden specific sensory pain signals from the knee to the spine and brain. It is a probe that once in contact with a sensory nerve creates an ice ball. The ice disrupts the nerve function, blocking pain for about 90 days. The nerve will eventually regenerate/heal and resume function, but only after the most painful phase of knee movement after surgery. It is not unusual for a patient treated with Iovera° to be ready for discharge to home in under 24 hours following surgery.

Dr. Hillock explains, “Less pain obviously means greater patient satisfaction, not to mention the patient can anticipate resumption of normal activities quickly.”

Most patients with knee arthritis who are in need of TKA will qualify for the Iovera°™ treatment. Since adopting this cryotherapy for TKA patients their pain has been almost eliminated. Orthopedics is a fascinating specialty to Dr. Hillock, winner of the Community Exemplary Award for Vegas Inc, for his outstanding work in the use of technology in the field of orthopedic surgery, and he remains passionate about sharing and engaging in the newest technology advancements and techniques for patients. MV Dr. Ronald Hillock MD Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center (702) 258-3773 7455 West Washington Avenue, Suite 160 Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 nevadaorthopedic.com

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ALL ARE WELCOME AT WESTSIDE CARDIOLOGY

With determination and hard work, anything you want to achieve is possible. And that does not spare anyone in any industry but remains particularly meaningful in the medical field. Dr. James Mock, owner, and Cardiologist of Westside Cardiology, learned early on how important it is to work hard, study and focus, to achieve your goals, and in turn, help others.

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r. James Mock’s childhood was always surrounded by motivation to work hard and study, particularly at the urging of his mother and stepfather. In school, he was in a program that molded young medical minds and included mentorship from medical students. His initial inspiration to be a cardiologist stemmed from his relationship with a family friend, Dr. Morrie Schroeder, who served as a general surgeon in World War II. It was his inspirational stories about sacrifice and commitment as well as the introduction to medical books and journals that aided Mock academically and professionally, which eventually led to him getting a research assistant job after he showed his dedication to medicine. This mentorship allowed him to see his potential in the field.

speare has helped Dr. Mock remember a person “may smile and smile and still be a villain.” The best piece of advice he can give is to not let those around you convince you that you are inherently disadvantaged and need special “programs” to succeed. As he knows, these can only distract you from the reality that you have opportunity in this country but you have to study and work hard to achieve those goals! “Keep your eyes on the prize!”

Since beginning his practice of cardiology in 1997, Dr. Mock doesn’t see himself as distinguished from other cardiologists, but rather sees himself in a “kinship” with them as they all understand and appreciate the hard work and dedication needed to be a board certified cardiologist in the united states. Dr. Mock is one of the few African American cardiologists in Las Ve-

gas, but he does not feel as if that “sets him apart” from other cardiologists, but only adds to the diverse medical community in the valley.

Dr. Mock and Westside Cardiology emphasizes that all are invited to their office and plans to continue to provide quality healthcare to those that are sent or come to the office for cardiac care regardless of race, religion, sex and age (18 and up), political affiliations, sexual identity, or the types of hats they wear.

DR. JAMES E. MOCK Westside Cardiology 2800 N Tenaya Way #202 Las Vegas, NV 89128 (702)255-8877 westsidecardiologylv.com

Pay it forward is the motto Dr. Mock lives by and he sure shows his efforts to do so, by happily mentoring others interested in medicine and much more.

Despite his incredible ambition and devotion to his dreams, Dr. Mock did not grow up with a “silver spoon in his mouth.” Instead, he was raised by a divorced mother in a low income area in Milwaukee, but was blessed by having a mother and step-father who ultimately installed the hard working mindset in the future cardiologist.

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He attended grade school and high school with highly motivated individuals who were interested in medicine, and at age 13 he was enrolled in a program directed towards that goal which included a reading program and mentorship with medical students. To this day, Dr. Mock is still close with the people he met in the program. One practicing urology in Los Angeles and the other a cardiologist in Milwaukee.

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THE TRUE TASTE OF THE SOUTH

Since a young age, John Holland, Executive Chef and Owner of Rollin Smoke Barbeque, knew that cooking was in his bones. Growing up, John would ask his mother to prepare the Thanksgiving desserts, and even grilled for his friends and co-workers after long days in the Arkansas oil fields.

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t only 24 years old, John decided to pursue his culinary dream and move to Las Vegas to attend La Cordon Bleu.

John soon realized that not a single BBQ restaurant around the valley resembled the true Southern roots of home. He decided it was time to take his mobile smoker/grill to the side of Russell Road, in a hardware store parking lot with his dad and brother to put the true taste of the South in everyone’s mouth. The first day, the team sold 3 sandwiches. The second day, they sold 7 and continued to grow their business, deciding to open their first brick and mortar location in 2012. Shortly after, Rick Harrison and his father became regulars at the restaurant, eventually offering them a partnership in the plaza next to Gold and Silver Pawn Shop.

John had no idea that his once small mobile smoker/grill would grow to this extent, and continuously expand. Winning numerous BBQ competitions, receiving national recognition in the top 16 Hottest New Barbeque restaurants, recognition as Top 20 best Barbeque restaurants in the country, being featured on channels like Food Network, Discovery Channel, and many more are just a few of Rollin Smoke’s accomplishments over the years.

The moment you walk through the door of any of their three Las Vegas locations, you are met with genuine Southern hospitality. The meats are smoked with Hickory wood and prepared with the “low and slow” process, and you can taste the love and effort put into the mouthwatering meats at Rollin Smoke. Some of the most famous dishes at the restaurant include the Fried Catfish, Beef Ribs, and Smoked Meatloaf. The diverse menu and homemade sauces cover a range of palates, especially the BBQ craving ones.

Serving delectable barbeque is not the only astounding act that John and his team bring to the Vegas community. At the Highland location, they have a special menu where a portion of the proceeds go to “Critical Care Comics,” an incredible

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The moment you walk through the door, you are met with genuine Southern hospitality. group that dresses up as comic book characters and reads to sick children. They also enjoy participating in Pigs for Kids charity cook-off and the Best Dam BBQ in Boulder City. They donate to a plethora of organizations throughout the city and continue to look for more opportunities to give back.

In the next ten years, there are exciting plans of expansion to bring their BBQ and southern love all over the United States.

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LEADING with EMPATHY

The medical field has always had a large focus on care, but Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas, led by CEO Tij Von Nieda, takes the word care to a completely different level. Taking the time to get to know people, whether that be their incredible patients or hardworking staff, their values always lead with empathy.

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nationwide network of 139 hospitals, Encompass Health is the nation’s largest owner of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and we are very lucky to have Tij and his amazing staff.

Within their 55,000 sq. ft. hospital, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas is a multi-faceted, multi-care one-level rehabilitation hospital with 80 beds ready to serve patients of post-surgery, after-injury recovery, patients with spinal injuries and complicated orthopedic injuries, and much more. Each patient is given a unique care plan, completely tailored to them, within a 10–14-day program to get them back to their highest levels of independence. After an injury or surgery, basic every day activities can be a challenge, even things as simple as sitting up in bed, putting socks on and walking. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas’ multi-disciplinary team is focused on your personal recovery process.

Tij Von Nieda began his career with Encompass Health right out of graduate school as a speech therapist and was given a unique opportunity to grow within the company. Encompass Health is deeply interested in personal growth, be it a patient or employees. They provide a unique atmosphere in the medical industry to grow your interpersonal skills and your career.

A specific program called Developing Future CEOs is where Tij found his place.

Mike Ward, the hospital’s CEO at the time, took a special interest in Tij and encouraged him to go for it, before Tij ever saw himself as a CEO. “I am an extreme beneficiary of tremendous leaders and mentors who brought out the best in me,” avows Tij. Mentored

by Mike Ward, he quickly developed his administration skills

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and stepped into the CEO seat in the fall of 2019.

It was quite the year to become CEO, says Tij, as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly became a reality in the Spring of 2020.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas took on many recovering COVID patients during the midst of the pandemic. Tij comments, “It was a challenge for sure, but completely rewarding to see people step up to take on the challenge. There were many touching moments I witnessed staff selflessly sacrifice to help people they’ve never met.”

With challenge comes growth, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas did not spare when it came to stepping up for the community. Everyone had to make changes when the COVID pandemic hit, and the hospital team was no different. They were met with different challenges, including patients needing to be isolated, and the emotional toll that comes with that, and had to frame a different strategy around making sure the human connection was valued. Tij is immensely proud of his team and have watched their culture grow into something extremely powerful for the patient experience. For the patients and the staff at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas, Tij Von Nieda would personally like to say, “We’re here for you!”

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In a world of uncertainty, security has become an almost indisputable need for events, celebrities, government officials and much more. Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, homes one very special security organization that shines above the rest.

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rotective Force International, founded by Chief Jonathan Alvarez and Deputy Chief Andre Scott, began with the hope to fill Nevada’s need for better security standards for others to follow.

What started out as a few hundred dollars, a laptop, and the dream of having a premiere security service that is equipped, trained, and able to respond to a multitude of incidents, Jonathan and Andre have already made a difference in the Las Vegas community. Protective Force International, PFI for short, has transformed into Southern Nevada’s support for community service and security operations in just under three years. PFI provides Unarmed Security Officers, Armed Security Officers, Investigators, Patrol Operations, K9 Officers, and Security Consulting.

Jonathan and Andre built PFI based on serving the community through many aspects. To their clients, they provide a

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basic security/safety plan but continually learn to adapt and overcome not only client’s needs, but society’s ever-changing climate. Every client is different, every area of operation is different, and tailoring to client’s needs is their specialty. To the community, PFI enjoys getting involved, volunteering, and monetarily contributing to local charities, and even have their own Non-profit (501-c3) called “Protective Force International CDC” (Community Development Corporation), hoping to provide resources to Military Veterans and others in the community.

One of the most impactful aspects of PFI’s growth can be attributed to investing back into its employees through higher-than-average pay and great benefits. Another great aspect is their ability to train and equip Security Officers, providing them with the confidence and knowledge to address issues that arise.

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This year, PFI has much to look forward to. Their new tactical supply store is called “Protective Force Tactical” and will not only supply all security operations and PFI employees gear but will supply the public with high quality selections of excellent brands.

Jonathan and the Officers at PFI want to protect and make a difference in the community, whether that be providing security, providing the city with tactical gear, or contributing to local charities. Jonathan says, “We do what’s right and stick by our motto, “We are Here”.” MV CHIEF JONATHAN ALVAREZ, CCTP Protective Force International 2620 Regatta Dr. #102 Las Vegas, NV 89128 (702) 764-9618 info@protectiveforceintl.com www.protectiveforceintl.com

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THE CAREGIVER, DR. PAUL JANDA Dr. Paul Harlan Janda is the true embodiment of a caregiver, being the first and only Board-Certified NeurologistAttorney in the State of Nevada. Dr. Janda graduated at the University of California at Berkeley as a double major in Psychology and Molecular and Cell Biology, following that he attended the William S. Boyd School of Law.

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hrough the balance between the two industries, Dr. Janda is fueled by helping people in the community, whether that be through providing, teaching, or giving back.

Las Vegas Neurology Center, where Dr. Janda practices along with fellow welltrained and Board-Certified Neurologists, provides inpatient and outpatient neurology services at numerous hospitals throughout the city. The Center continues ongoing research in stroke, vascular neurology, headache disorders, movement disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, dementia, and cognitive disorders. Expanding his own knowledge and understanding of the latest improvements and advancements in neurology, Dr. Janda is able to provide each and every one of his patients with state of the art and up to date technology and guidelines.

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its his love and care for the community by participating in charities, especially ones relating to disabilities and providing food. In the field of Neurology, he is a member of the American Headache Society, American Epilepsy Society, and Neocritical Care Society He also greatly enjoys providing patient education and student education whenever he has the opportunity. Being the Neurology Residency Program Director at Valley Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Janda cherishes his time with the neurology resident physicians, while preparing them to be board-certified neurologists.

Looking back, Dr. Janda always had fond memories of his best teachers, resulting in his love and passion for teaching. A great teacher can have a tremendous impact on his or her students, while also experiencing the fun of watching others learn and succeed. He is especially fond of his work as it involves lifelong learning and there is always something new to learn, a great deal of his time ex-

panding his education on medicine and life in general.

As a Neurologist-Attorney, you may be wondering how this incredible man can balance and continue to stay passionate in both industries. Dr. Janda greatly enjoys both medicine and law, mainly because both fields involve helping people. He loves to see the intersection and synergy between medicine and law. While he does not practice law directly, he uses his knowledge and experience in law in a teaching aspect. A vast majority of this hardworking doctor’s time is spent in the field of neurology, especially relating to teaching. His family, patient care, and teaching are the true passions that fuel the caregiver of Nevada, Dr. Paul Janda.

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uan Carlos, a Real Estate Agent at Desert Vision Realty, specializes in the residential market in Las Vegas and enjoys every second of it. He has devoted his professional life to helping his clients, understanding their needs and fulfilling their goals.

Known for his honesty, patience and empathy, Juan Carlos promises complete transparency throughout the process, regardless of whether it results in a sale.

“I don’t hold back my opinion, even if it’s against what my clients believe to be true,” he explains. “I think they really appreciate that. You want an agent who’ll give you honest advice based on their research and experience, even when you may not like what I have to say.”

Although real estate is his passion today, it was not always how he served his community. He received his Law degree with honors and practiced as a lawyer for six years. After excelling and honing his organizational and communication skills, he decided to harness it for a new career, and this multifaceted background helped to propell him into a successful career in real estate.

Juan Carlos treats every client with the same level of respect, compassion, urgency and efficiency.

“It is so special to be a part of someone’s first home buying experience or to really showcase a listing to make a seller happy.

I am all about my clients’ needs and will do anything in my power to make sure they are satisfied with their sale or purchase.

Selling or buying a house is a huge life event, it’s one of the biggest transactions

many people will ever undertake, I think of myself as a consultant throughout the whole process, rather than a salesperson, and focus on relationship building rather than strictly selling real estate. My personal business is over 80% referral based and repeat clients due to these principles”.

Furthering his expertise, Juan Carlos has earned multiple designations and certifications from the national association of realtors, such as Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Seller Representative Specialist and Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource.

The Las Vegas Association of Realtors has consistently named Juan Carlos a top producer every year since 2016. “I’m very thankful to Desert Vision Realty for providing such an amazingly supportive and collaborative environment that allows my business to thrive.” Driven to succeed in this industry by his own passion for helping clients fulfill their dreams, his future is looking very bright. He knows that there is no secret or key to long-term success. “Take care of each client, and they will refer you to their friends and family,” he says. “Seeing the joy I can bring to my clients continually makes me more passionate about this industry.”

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inding the right chiropractor that fits your needs and wants can be a challenge, especially after an auto collision or sports injury. Many chiropractors will - in certain words stick to the script when it comes to chiropractic care. Stepping out of that comfort zone is Dr. Daniel Yen, owner and Chiropractor of Yen Chiropractic in North Las Vegas. Nominated and chosen in 2020 for MYVEGAS’ Top 10 Chiropractors, and now in the 2021 Top 100 Doctors of the Year, it is clear Dr. Yen is continuously learning and passionate about teaching patients how they can achieve wellness without the use of medication.

In general, people in the medical field always find their way into the industry for a reason. And Dr. Yen is no exception.

Before entering the chiropractic arena, Dr. Daniel Yen had an audiovisual and technical background in college, which included setting up stages, lighting, and sound. He found himself always having headaches and shoulder pain that would require medication, particularly Excedrin® (used for Migraines). At a health fair, he happened to run into a Chiropractor, who encouraged him to begin getting routine adjustments. He would ask the doctor questions, with it being strange and amazing to him that something as simple as an adjustment could relieve his headaches and help him function better.

The doctor encouraged him to pursue chiropractic since he was curious about the anatomy of the body and amazed at how it works, and short months later he was accepted into Chiropractic College.

Finishing his schooling at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, Dr. Yen wanted to take time to pursue his other interests. Although Chiropractic care has been an incredible passion of his, Dr. Yen took a five-year break after his schooling to work at a non-profit, helping adults with developmental disabilities. Having a particular interest in the field, Dr. Yen spent much of his time dedicated to the organization, but after time he wanted to get back into his roots and begin his chiropractic career.

Fast forward to 2013, and Dr. Yen was working at a Chiropractic office here in Las Vegas. Yearning to broaden his horizons, he made the decision to open his own wellness-based practice in North Las Vegas. Taking the title of Chiropractor to new heights, Dr. Yen works on much more than your spine health. To better serve his clients, Dr. Yen has taken continuing education courses on the Nasal Release Technique as well as many other techniques, tools, and styles that benefit those with sports injuries, concussions, and joint pain.

Especially sought after, Dr. Yen uses the Activator method, used for single pump pressure on the joints. He also has automated instruments used for the joints, including the ArthroStim®, Impulse®, and Erchonia Adjustor which automatically pumps direct pressure into joints. Able to work on joints and muscles from head to toe, he is trained in several therapies, including CranioSacral therapy, Myofascial release therapy, which aids in releasing

deep muscle adhesions, and use of the Graston technique.

Working with the community as well as taking referrals for personal injury cases, Dr. Yen has already established himself as a versatile and adaptable Chiropractor, making individualized plans for each of his patient’s health and wellness. Although Yen Chiropractic is not in network with any insurance company, Dr. Yen offers cost-effective quality Chiropractic care by helping you to avoid the surprise fees and restrictions to receiving care. Dr. Yen and Yen Chiropractic have created an affordable, compassionate practice for patients and continue their focus on helping patients understand how their body heals itself.

Yen Chiropractic continues to be a proud sponsor of Apex Health & Wellness, a Las Vegas community based non-profit focused on empowering our underserved youth. In the near future, Dr. Yen will be looking to expand his office space with the introduction of dry needling and massage therapy.

Their office is open for appointments Mon-Sat, call today to see what Dr. Yen can do for you!

(Due to COVID-19, walk-ins are postponed until the reopening of all businesses. Appointments are available by calling their office, texting their cell number, or booking on their Facebook page.) MV YEN CHIROPRACTIC (702) 685-8776 Office (702) 680-5440 Cell 4528 W Craig Rd Ste #190 North Las Vegas, NV 89032 ChiropractorLasVegas-YenChiropractic.com www.facebook.com/caraccidentchiropracticnorthlasvegas By: Sarah Moninger

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AN ALLIANCE for GREATNESS

Did you know that according to some national polls, The State of Nevada is ranked 50th in the nation when it comes to mental health services?

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r. Faisal Suba and Dr. Daniel Park, two of the founding members of Alliance Mental Health Specialists, envisioned changing this statistic when they were in their Psychiatric Residency program through the University of Nevada-School of Medicine.

They often talked about opening a small practice together when they graduated, but neither of them ever imagined that their practice would grow to the size that it is today.

having a presence at various different levels of care, we are able to provide continuity of care.”

Both Dr. Suba and Dr. Park are thankful for the ability to serve their patients’ needs but they also believe that helping to educate future psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants is extremely important in order to continue to further improve access to quality mental health care in Nevada. In addition to seeing patients, a substantial amount of “We saw a need and wanted to be part of their time is spent mentoring, lecturing, the solution,” said Dr. Suba. “We would and rounding with students. constantly hear how long it was taking for patients to get in to see a psychiatrist. “Being trusted with the development of We hoped by opening a large practice, we a young mental health professional is an would be able to help some of these pa- honor and a privilege that we don’t take tients find consistent and compassionate lightly,” says Dr. Suba. “Teaching stucare.” Founded in 2016, Alliance Mental dents ensures that we keep our knowlHealth Specialists has grown from 3 psy- edge up to date. It’s also fulfilling knowchiatrists in Las Vegas, to 29 Psychiatric ing that these students will take what providers with an office in Las Vegas and they learn from us and be able to help a Reno. Their highly qualified team con- countless number of people in the years sists of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, to come. In Arabic, it is known as ‘Sadaqa and Physician Assistants.

Jaariah,’ which is a good act that is continuous even after you pass.”

In addition to outpatient care, Alliance Mental Health Specialists also provide “For me, Alliance is not just a business, services at inpatient psychiatric hospi- it’s a family,” says Dr. Park. “We have tals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, as well as known most of our providers since they psychiatric consult services at medical were students or fellow residents. This hospitals in Nevada. Dr. Park says, “By familiarity and comfort level facilitates a supportive work environment.”

Dr. Suba and Dr. Park, along with their Partner, Dr. Ying-Chia Cheng, have worked tirelessly to provide high quality psychiatric care using evidence-based medicine. Through their efforts, they have earned the respect of patients, therapists, Doctors, and the community of Las Vegas. MV ALLIANCE MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS 4270 S Decatur Blvd B6 Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 485-2100 AllianceMHS.com

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YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DO UNTIL YOU TRY, AND VERY FEW TRY UNLESS THEY HAVE TO. — C.S LEWIS

MYVEGAS TOP 100 MEN OF SUCCESS

INVEST IN YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE In modern society, it is almost a requirement to have a full-time job, and sometimes two. We are all looking for financial security to make time for the ones we love, and ourselves.

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hese desires all lead to the right financial management. Financial services expert, Andrew Donegan can assist us in making those dreams come true.

Andrew has made an incredible name for himself by assisting clients from NFL Players, CEO’s and your everyday worker. Before and during the pandemic, he has made it his top priority to make sure a client never loses money.

People before profit is the way Andrew runs his business, and it shows. By being completely observant and present with each client, he educates them on what’s available and what will work for them specifically.

The biggest challenge that has arisen for Andrew is changing the outlook on investing. He prioritizes being transparent and maintaining his expertise for clients, always aiming to go above and beyond.

Assisting with someone’s financial future is no small feat, and Andrew believes that success lies in care and empathy. MV Investments Education Insurance Supplementary Income Guidance and More!

If you’re looking for guidance on any sort of financial planning, call Andrew Donegan today!

(530)363-8976

Visit Truman Orthodontics at the Henderson location.

Dr. Zach Truman graduated from Clark High School in Las Vegas, continued his education in different parts of the US and returned to Nevada and calls the Silver State home. Dr. Truman also became fluent in Spanish while mastering his dental practice.

Dr. Zachary B. Truman was driven to orthodontics by his love for helping others gain confidence in themselves. Dr. Truman continues to further his education annually to provide his patients with the latest technical advances.

The Truman Orthodontics team follows Dr. Truman’s lead in giving back to the community. Taking part in

Walk for Wishes yearly, most recently Dr. Truman partnered with Motiv8 Foundation (Marcus Mariota’s foundation) and the Ronald McDonald House and gifted one family orthodontic care. Dr. Truman is continuously involved with organizations including Boy Scouts of America, the ADA and the AAO. Along with Dr. Truman’s love for the community, he has a very special love for his work. Dr. Truman is very adamant in making sure his practice and team are always on time. “They [patients] don’t spend time wishing that they had made their appointment thirty minutes later because they’re being seen thirty

minutes after they’ve come in. We like to finish on time.” The Orthodontist stated in an interview.

At Truman Orthodontics, they are fully dedicated to providing patients with the most advanced and high quality orthodontic treatments including Invisalign, clear braces, metal braces and even more. Dr. Truman and his team work very hard to keep the status of giving a comfortable and relaxing experience, while promising to keep their patients educated and informed on personal treatment plans.

Complimentary consultations and in-house financing.

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“TO GROW A GARDEN IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW”

Where your family comes first.

– Audrey Hepburn

“I feel like when I help my clients grow, it is something we grew together,” says Michael. Growing anything, from a garden to a business takes a plan, patience and hard work.

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ichael Grossa, of Grossa & Associates CPA, is a pro at building everything from the ground up. Being surrounded by growing and caring for gardens with his family growing up became an incredible foundation for what is now a large part of his life. Starting his career in accounting with other firms and opening his very own firm in 2004, Michael is familiar with putting in work to see the final result.

Michael and his associates help their clients choose their structure, plan for taxes, life events, growth, and ideally to one day, live a great retired life. Of course, they help people with taxes, but the real benefit is the planning before taxes are due. “Small businesses are the best fit, they tend to need the most help, and benefit the most from our services.” But everyone can benefit from having an ally on your side to help you grow and flourish your financial health!

Gardening was always something his family did all together, although like most parents, they did most of the work. From digging in the ground to playing with lady bugs, planting seeds and harvesting the vegetables, Michael remembers it as a positive experience in his life. Today, he loves devoting time to the things that take time to flourish. In his own home, he has grown 3 generations of gardens in his space, over nearly 20 years. He has even made the incredibly fertile dirt that fills the gardens via composting yard waste.

Follow GrossaFarms on Facebook and stay tuned to see what grows this year! MV

“I have had very good luck with the garden staples, like beans, cucumbers, peas, but things that are rare here are more rewarding. I have grown some incredibly hot peppers, bitter melons, strawberries, grapes, and even peaches,” proudly proclaims Michael. It may seem like Las Vegas may not be the best climate to grow these incredible fruits and vegetables, but it is all about preparing; finding the right watering habits, soil, and placement to get it right. Similar to his business, it may take a different approach, condition, or preparation to get your finances in the right place.

Having worked in various aspects of accounting, construction, fast food and even being a paperboy as a young man, the mix in Michael’s life experiences gives him a unique ability to see both sides of most issues, challenges and solutions. In gardening planting next to a wall might give you shade, but it might also radiate plant killing heat, and the same might be true for your business.

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Here at The Nitro Group we want to give back to every buyer we represent! For the entire year of 2021, Jonny Nitro and The Nitro Group will be offering up to 1% back towards your closing cost* with every home purchase. This means less cash out of every buyers pocket!

Our special offer provides you more buying power, less closing cost, frees up cash for repairs, and more. Most Realtors only do this for family! Since Nevada is our home, that makes all of its residents family to us!

This offer applies to brand new homes as well, but we must be with you on your 1st visit to any new home build!

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AARON TAYLOR

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Anthony Knight Group - Platinum Real Estate Professionals 702.545.0020 onepercentlisting.com

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Wound Care Experts 702.342.0278 woundcareexperts.com

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DR. DANIEL PARK

DR. FAISAL SUBA

DR. JAMES MOCK

DR. JOHN MINOLI

DR. DANIEL YEN, DC

DR. GLEN COCHRANE, DC

DR. JASON CHENG

DR. KENT L. WELLISH

DR. DAVID SMITH

DR. GREGORY A. BOWMAN

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DR. LARRY HOLT, DC

DR. ROBERT ODELL

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JAMES C. SUTTON IV

DR. PAUL JANDA

DR. RONALD HILLOCK

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LIC#: B.1001699 GK Properties 702.604.9605 gkpropertieslv.com

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JEFFREY W. SAAB

JOHN MICHAELSON

JONNY NITRO

JUAN FABELA

JOHN CARVER

JOHN SAMBERG

JORDAN BUTLER

JULIAN WERLY

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JOHN HOLLAND

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uccess has many meanings. You can succeed in life, in business, in faith, or, what most people believe, financially. but, the most meaningful way to succeed is through yourself, by using determination and drive to create a worthwhile life. in the dictionary, success is defined as a desired result of an attempt. What everyone should take from the word ‘success’ is being grateful for what life has unfolded to you, and running with it as far as you can.

From their humble beginnings to opening their own offices, these men are the perfect example of being successful within your own boundaries. they have all succeeded in themselves; by working hard, chasing their dreams and finding what makes them tick.

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MYREAL ESTATE

The local Las Vegas Real Estate market is on fire and is set to be cooking for the next few years! With the onset of our national sports teams, the Vegas Golden Knights, the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Las Vegas Lights, this town is set to explode with real estate values. In this market, many properties are receiving multiple offers and same day deals which means homes are flying off the market. Many lenders are offering a grant program to assist you with the entire down payment, so if you thought you could never buy a house, a home is possible now!

MEET THE MCKENNA TEAM When Tim McKenna joined the Las Vegas real estate community in 1978, he had visions of providing for his family and working with other families to realize their dreams of home ownership. Over the past 42 years, “McKenna” has grown to become one of the most respected names in the industry.

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he Mckenna Team is a full-service real estate group that offers unparalleled professional knowledge and customer service. With a thriving residential sales team and a property management company that enjoys its status as one of the top in the valley, The McKenna Team carries on Tim’s original vision of helping it’s clients achieve their home ownership and real estate investment goals.

The McKenna Team has enjoyed it’s fair share of the “luck o’ the Irish” during its history, which has spanned six decades.

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In the late 1970’s, a wee Irish lass named Jenni Mckenna joined her father at the office on a Saturday and played “assistant,” answering phone calls and organizing the desk. That day, Jenni told her father that she wanted to be his partner in real estate. Tim told her that he would be glad to have her has a partner as soon as she was done with her figure skating.

The McKenna Team has enjoyed it’s fair share of the “luck o’ the Irish” during its history, which has spanned six decades.

Jenni never forgot that promise from Tim and when she wrapped up her professional figure skating career in 1993, she immediately got her real estate license and joined forces with her mentor and

Father, Tim McKenna. The McKenna team grew rapidly over the next 5 years as Jenni honed her skills in customer service, continuing to build a strong reputation in the community. In 1998, the dynamic

duo decided to join the upstart real estate company of Keller Williams, founded by Gary Keller, a real estate visionary who has since grown Keller Williams to be the top real estate company in the world. The Keller Williams culture was a perfect fit for Tim and Jenni. The focus is on family and community and always continuing to grow as a professional and an individual.

The McKenna Team at Keller Williams was born and continues to this day as a strong presence in the Las Vegas Valley.

In 2005, the McKenna Team made a decision that would affect its growth trajectory, they decided to open a property management company.

In 2005, the McKenna Team made a decision that would affect its growth trajectory, they decided to open a property management company. With a growing number of their clients that were investing in residential real estate, it was clear that there was a need for a high-performance management company that could provide top notch customer service and safeguard these valuable real estate assets. McKenna Property Management, established in 2005, is that company, currently managing over 1,100 properties, along with a highly qualified staff, has changed the game in property management.

Under the watchful eye of Jenni McKenna and with a keen sense of reputation and word of mouth, McKenna Property Management makes customer service and customer satisfaction a top priority. The meteoric growth of McKenna Property

Management can be attributed mostly to customer referrals. Jenni’s philosophy has always been to keep people happy and they will tell other people about you.

McKenna Property Management utilizes highly detailed systems to eliminate issues and runs on a very efficient level, using sophisticated database software and other online services. Jenni McKenna is acutely aware of the ever-changing technology landscape and is always searching for more efficient ways to operate.

The growth and innovation inside of the company only serves to improve their owners. McKenna Property Management offers its clients full-service property management services, allowing them to not worry about their investments.

By handling everything from leasing to move-out, McKenna Property Management clients frequently comment on how easy it is to own investment properties!

They tout the fact that if it was not for the rent coming into their account each month, owners might forget they even have investment properties.

McKenna Property Management enjoys a healthy relationship with many top real estate professionals in the Las Vegas Valley, working with them to provide excellent property management services to their clients, McKenna Property Management enjoys a healthy relationship with many top real estate professionals in the Las Vegas Valley, working with them to provide ex-

cellent property management services to their clients, while always protecting the relationship that those agents have with their client. When that client is ready to liquidate their real estate asset(s), that business is always directed back to the agent who referred the client.

If you are not learning, you are not growing.”

McKenna Property Management and The McKenna Team at Keller Williams don’t rest on their laurels. They annually attend NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers), Keller-Williams Family Reunion, BOLD (Business Objectives, Life by Design) and Property Management Mastermind Conferences. One of Jenni McKenna’s mottos is, “If you are not learning, you are not growing.” Her goal for McKenna Property Management is to reach a total of 3300 units managed. Is that an attainable goal? Well, like Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t –You’re right.” Jenni McKenna knows she CAN! Call McKenna Property Management and The McKenna Team today for all of your real estate needs. They are your real estate authority and they can answer any questions you may have regarding investments or property management. MV McKenna Property Management MckennaPropertyManagement.com (702) 434-HOME (4663) 9065 S. Pecos Rd. Suite #110 Henderson, NV 89074 Jenni McKenna (Lic # B.29819)

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READY TO MOVE? LAS VEGAS SEES RECORD-FAST RESIDENTIAL SALES The Heed Group at Keller Williams The Marketplace One Helps Both Buyers and Sellers

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n a normal residential real estate market, Las Vegas has an average of 5,500 homes for sale. These days, the number of homes on the market is barely a third of that.

That means homes are no longer on the market for a month or two before getting under contract.

“The average listing time is one day right now,” said Leza Heed, a Las Vegas native who works with her son, Alex, to help both buyers and sellers get what they’re looking for. “We have a huge shortage of single-family homes on the market, and people are bidding way over list price.”

As a result, both sellers and buyers need to work with an experienced real estate expert who knows how to negotiate and has successful strategies for getting offers accepted. Leza said her in-depth knowledge of communities like Summerlin supports people who are ready to move.

She explained that there are several reasons why the housing market is so hot in Las Vegas now. First, the stay-at-home mandates of the coronavirus pandemic had forced people to get realistic about their housing needs. A home office, more space for the kids, and separate living areas are in great demand.

Plus, an average of 500 people are moving from California to Las Vegas every day, and they often have cash ready to buy the house of their dreams. Others are taking advantage of the competitive interest rates, which won’t last.

On the flip side, sellers are nervous to put their home on the market. Mortgage forbearance has pushed payments back, so homeowners haven’t had to worry about being underwater. But many are concerned about health protocols when selling.

Leza said she’s implemented new strategies to help sellers feel more comfortable with the process. She offers prospective buyers tours via video and

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Facetime of her listed properties. This helps to limit the number of showings before a contract is signed.

Leza also supports local businesses in the community. This month, she’s especially grateful for:

For buyers, she encourages her clients to be preapproved, have their paperwork in order, and have their funds ready before they even start looking.

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“Don’t waste your time if you’re not ready,” she advised. “Buyers should expect to make their highest and best offer right off the bat. There aren’t a lot of deals right now.”

Still, it’s possible to find anything from a starter home to luxury mansions — with the right professional real estate assistance. Leza and her team can get offers accepted, whether in Summerlin or anywhere else in the Las Vegas metro area.

Leza said owner Karen Crawford and her team go above and beyond to help their patients see results and stay positive.

“I recently broke my leg and was limping around for the last six months,” she said.

“I got better right when I started physical therapy there. It’s the most caring place I’ve ever been.”

To learn more about the community, The Heed Group’s concierge service, and safety protocols for virtual and traditional tours, call or text Leza at (702) 289-8100. MV

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HIGH-RISE LIVING GAINS in HOUSING MARKET Lifestyle LV: A Boutique Real Estate Company connects buyers to luxury properties.

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ven with the downturn of 2020 and the rebounding of the economy this year, the Las Vegas housing market is still hot, especially highrise living. Owner Heidi Holly of Lifestyle LV: A Boutique Real Estate Company offers excellent customer service and expertise in residential properties, especially luxury high-rise units. Heidi is a high rise living specialist offering luxury living in high-rise towers including Panorama, Veer, Waldorf Astoria, Allure, Turnberry Tower, and Turnberry Place.

While the market remains explosive, various price points are available in the Southern Nevada market. Other advantages include the amenities and views.

Units in high-rises remain low maintenance for the owners since most utilities are covered with the HOA fees, such as sewer, trash, and water. High rise living offers luxury concierge service who can assist with cleaning services, laundry, dog-walking, social calendar, package handling, food delivery, valet, and other personal assistant services. Safety and security, a concern for residents (especially those who travel), include 24-hour security, doorman services, guard service, and private elevator access. Some high rises offer limo service to and from the airport.

“Whether in the morning or at night, views from a high rise unit are breathtaking in any direction,” Heidi says.

Originally from Manila, Philippines, Heidi was educated in an international school, adding to her understanding of cultures worldwide. She moved to the United States at the age of 15 and settled in the East Bay area of San Francisco in Fremont, California. Heidi was investing in properties in the Bay Area when she began her real estate career and eventually decided to relocate to Las Vegas in 2003.

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“I was living in Lake Las Vegas at the time, and when prices started to drop in

2007, I had no choice but to put my clients’ homes on the rental market. Hence, the start of my role in property management,” she says. “My company now consist of about 70 percent sales and almost 30 percent is property management.”

It had always been her goal to open and operate her own company, and Heidi founded Lifestyle LV: A Boutique Real Estate in 2016 to assist sellers and buyers in the high-rise market as well as offer property management services. All of her staff, including her executive assistant, are licensed agents. As the company grows, Heidi hires the right people to provide excellence in customer service and expertise.

“We offer personal service and make certain everything is taken care of properly,” she says. “We all take pride in our profession and extend that professionalism to all of our clients. In fact, I have never been busier than I am right now, but we always make time, answering calls and emails, and we always reach out.” MV Lifestyle LV: A Boutique Real Estate is located in Town Square, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Suite 210. For information, call 702.238.4476 or visit LifestyleLV.com.

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Lisa Quam is a Fine Home Specialist who learned the art of representing affluent buyers and sellers alike through the guidance & mentorship of Florence Shapiro & Ivan Sher of the Shapiro & Sher Group. Lisa has called Las Vegas home for over 40 years & has been serving the Las Vegas luxury industry for over 14 years. She is committed to providing her clients with the Knowledge, Experience & Expertise to help guide them through the process of purchasing or selling.

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MYREAL ESTATE

BUILDING LAS VEGAS ONE HOUSE AT A TIME Some people have dreams, while some stumble upon exactly what is meant for them. For Dianna Mendez, it was real estate. More so, it was finding investment real estate deals.

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orn in Mexico, Dianna moved to Las Vegas at an early age. Dianna was raised to value the hard work her parents did in order to move to the United states. Respecting that vision that her parents worked for, she began to work at the age of 15 for a realtor who helped her parents buy a house in 2010.

Dianna always dreamed of bigger and greater things out there. And because that realtor believed in this sweet 15-year-old, Dianna worked her way to buying distressed properties and finding homeowners who need the help to sell and became passionate about helping people sell their distressed homes or find a home to renovate into their dream home.

Today, Dianna Mendez has opened Best Cash Offer LLC, a house flipping company where she buys all types of homes in all types of conditions. She explains, “We’ve helped many homeowners in the most difficult times, where they almost lost their house and the only option was to sell before they were foreclosed out.”

Best Cash Offer helps with moving expenses and will provide an affiliated moving company for no charge, truly going to the moon for her clients. They have helped clients with moves from Nevada to California and moves to another country.

Going above and beyond the call of duty, Dianna has even flown across the country to find relatives of an owner that passed away, so that they could sign a probate to sell the property and made them a cash deal in less than 5 days. “They were the happiest people in the whole wide world,” recalls Dianna.

Dianna still gains the same rewarding feeling to help sellers improve their quality of living and the neighborhood, for future generations. Best Cash Offer LLC is able to help a whole community by improving a house that was vacant and boarded and a target for criminal activity, while helping a family find closure. From

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what started as a dream has flourished into making dreams come true for her community and for her clients.

Helping build communities one house at a time. We help you prepare for the next step in your journey with the Best Cash Offer for your house. Receive a cash offer within 24 hours!

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CALL ME TODAY — and ask about NOVA®’s Peace of Mind Double Pledge* • Once your loan is pre-approved1, if it does not close, we will refund up to $1,000 of the buyer’s Appraisal & Home Inspection costs AND we will pay any lost earnest money up to $5,000.

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MYHOME & GARDEN

There are many ways to improve your home this season! And it’s never too late to make those upgrades!

Add to your interior with premium shutters or sleek new cabinetry. Painting an old room makes a huge improvement and sometimes the entire house needs a paint facelift! Sometimes adding new carpeting can increase the value to your home! Looking to enhance your curb appeal? Get a luxury outdoor living space designed uniquely for your home and your family. Replace that rusty backyard gate! Change out your old landscaping! Bushes and shrubbery can overgrow and look old.

New furniture and appliances are the perfect way to update your look without breaking the bank. Find a store that offers diverse selections that combine class and comfort to give your home that luxury feel. If your home is overloaded, book a storage unit to help you clean and declutter your home or business with ease. Tis the season to give your home the TLC it deserves, and we know the best pros for the job!

STRENGTH OF CHARACTER Cynthia Portaro, proud owner of Cyn’Sational, Inc., has been in the Interior Design Business for over thirtyyears. Her success in Las Vegas’ premier work is highly featured in residential and many commercial spaces throughout the valley.

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he loves to make any space feel welcoming and inviting, leaving people with what she calls the “WOW FACTOR.” She says she just has the vision and sense of understanding what her clients’ needs and desires at seemingly affordable prices. Many of her ideas, believe it or not, come from dreams she has had. “I dream in color.”

Cynthia and her husband, Richard, raised five children in Las Vegas, Maressa, Rico, Michael, Joseph and Christina. She is adoringly known in the community as “Momma P.” As she is called, by her many adopted sons and daughters of her children’s friends. She is also on the radar for her willingness to serve on numerous committees raising funds for various charities.

Life changed dramatically for her family on March 30, 2011, when the police came to their front door announcing their

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twenty-three year old son, Michael was brutally shot by a young man apparently in need of stealing a car. Faith it surely took, as just five months later, her sixteen-year-old daughter, Christina, died in a four-wheeler accident in Brian Head, UT, September 3, 2011. She writes about her journey through grief and cancer diagnosis, the death of her husband, in her

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newly released best seller “Beyond the Unthinkable.”

She can be rightly described as a woman of steel and moral character, as she did not allow her losses to define her life.

During this time, she went full force back into her design work. Contacted in 2012 by a major Aerospace facility to expand and renovate their then 30K sq ft facility into 45K of an upgraded high tech facility. She describes it as one of her greatest and most challenging projects. (pictured on left) “I absolutely love to design anything.”

From major corporations, possibly contemplating selling their businesses, to homes that may need a “spirit lift”. As she called it. Small changes can make the biggest impact on any environment you are surrounded by or would like to increase value. She tells how waiting rooms are important to patients and has renovated hundreds all around the Valley. From doctor offices to Surgery Centers, to Hospitals...she does it all and makes it affordable to her client’s budget.

You can view her work on her Cyn’Sational.Inc Facebook page and follow her on officialcynthiaportaro.

“Beyond The Unthinkable” is currently available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback formats for readers across the globe or www.cynthiaportaro.com for a personally signed copy.

Cynthia’s story is an epic journey you won’t want to miss. MV 702.497.2221

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Design by Sasha is a boutique design, staging and real estate firm, specializing in huge projects, remodels and new builds. Sasha Good, the owner of this award-winning interior design firm, is known to take on big, challenging projects, and this last one proves it yet again-- there is nothing Sasha can’t do!

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one-stop-shop for the most intricate projects from beginning to end, Sasha loves to take on any challenge, in fact these are the projects that she prides herself on.

One of her most recent remodels is a dazzling 10,000 sq. ft. house, remodeled and furnished from the basement to the very top floor. This house features the biggest dining table, biggest shower, biggest kitchen island and biggest basement she has ever done and frankly, seen.

The extravagant dining table sits at 24 ft. long and is made with 2 enormous pieces of porcelain slabs put together. Doing whatever needs to be done to get the job complete, Sasha’s team had to remove the client’s glass railing so the slabs could be brought in with equipment and built on site. The finished product was definitely worth the effort and is perfectly fit for a large family and friends gathering, with a King and Queen chair on each end and 40 additional chairs. Topped off with 3 huge crystal chandeliers that shine and reflect the black and white slabs, this space is award worthy.

Not too many of us have a 30 ft. x 10ft shower with 4 huge rain shower heads

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and 24 body sprayers, but Sasha and her team raise the ante on just your typical bathroom. Modern shapes and colors round out this bathroom as a space you wouldn’t mind spending hours in.

In the design process, it can sometimes be difficult to come to a decision on one individual style. The clients of this remodel could not come together for the style of the house- the husband’s style being ultra-modern, and the wife’s being Hollywood glam. What started out as a southwestern home with heavy traditional finishes in brown and warm tones, turned into an incredible combination of styles. The completed, overall look of the house became a clean modern vision with glam touches throughout.

“This house has an incredible and impressive amount of the finest materials ever put in one project, and was challenging on so many levels,” says Sasha. This project could only be described as, “Go Big or Go Home!” and we are all awaiting Sasha’s next big project! MV If you need a house remodeled, staged or sold, give Design by Sasha a call today: (702) 337-8553

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DESIGN by NUMBERS

Rebecca Zajac began her journey into interior design as a set designer in Los Angeles, and soon began branching out to work on the Art Departments of various HGTV shows.

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n 2010, Rebecca opened her own interior design company, Design by Numbers, where you can find affordable online design packages and even tips on improving and elevating your space.

In the last few years, Rebecca has worked with HGTV as an Art Director on episodes of Property Brothers and Property Brothers Forever Home. She also was the Production Designer for a new series on HGTV called Build Me Up, where homes are renovated and revamped for clients right before their eyes. Rebecca is cur-

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rently working on a very exciting secret new project to be announced soon, so keep an eye out!

custom, ready-made furniture. Rebecca says, “We like to think we are like walking into Pinterest in real life.”

As her business is growing she opened up her own showroom, “Little Shoppe in the Desert” in Town Square, where she launched her own custom cabinet line that is fabricated right here in Las Vegas.

Her and her team offer in-home styling, furniture, and 3D design plans and work right out of the showroom. “Kitchen and bathroom in a box” design packages are available, as well as custom drapery and

Stay up to date with all that Rebecca Zajac has in store at littleshoppeinthedesert.com MV Little Shoppe in the Desert 6677 S Las Vegas Blvd Suite 113 Las Vegas, NV 89119 hello@littleshoppeinthedesert.com (702) 957-9211

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HIDDEN LAWS OF SIN CITY The city of Las Vegas is primarily known for many things including gambling, top notch entertainment, extreme heat, exciting nightlife and even more! After many years of fun, the city has needed to implement new laws to keep things in order. Most of us Las Vegas locals know many of our most basic laws that set us apart from other cities.

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hese include, 21 being the drinking and gambling age, open containers of alcohol being legal on the strip and downtown, and even being able to legally elope with no waiting period. Now let’s dive into some of the more intriguing and merely unusual laws in the valley.

Who doesn’t love feeding the birds? Well, the Clark County Commission isn’t the fondest of feeding the wild pigeons. As of November 2017, Clark County has made it illegal to feed the pigeons. The law states under Chapter 7.38.055 “(A) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (B), it is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to encourage the lingering, roosting or congregating of wild pigeons, whether on public property or private residential property.” Violation of this law would qualify as a misdemeanor and can result in a $1000 fine and six months behind bars.

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We can all admit that we sometimes let those curse words slip at times. If you’re planning on going out on the town and cursing up a storm, you may want to rethink that decision. The City of Las Vegas Municipal Code 10.40.030 states that “the use of profane, vile or obscene language or words upon the public streets, alleys, or highway of the City is prohibited.” This can be considered indecent or immoral behavior.

There is a number of things that the City has attempted to ban over the years as well. Although, Fremont Street is full of fun and quirky stores, street performers and attractions. Officials won’t allow a couple of things into the downtown attraction, some of those including hula-hoops and megaphones. These were mainly implemented as an attempt to scare away unlicensed vendors from preforming on Fremont Street. Also included

in the list of proposed bans is jugglers and Tasers, after an unfortunate altercation between a performer and tourist. Fortunately, this is still a battle being fought in the courts, as it may result in a violation of freedom of speech. After all, the fight resulted in slight bans toward oversized hula-hoops and some megaphone use.

All in all, you will definitely want to stay away from feeding the wild pigeons and cursing on public streets, but you have some flexibility when it comes to the size of your hula-hoop on Fremont Street.

These examples are only a glimpse into the many odds bans and laws that the City of Las Vegas has implemented to keep things neat and orderly in the wild city. MV By: Lexi Sims

MYLEGAL

There’s a lot of choices in Las Vegas for Legal help, and sorting them out can be a challenge! Here at MyVegas, we’ve done all the work for you! We’ve found the best our fine city offers! Whether it’s Personal Injury, Business Law, Criminal, Civil or anywhere in between, we’ve got you covered. Our attorneys are of high ethics, recognized by our readers as extremely professional, and qualified to handle all your legal needs. Once a year, we feature the Top 100 Attorneys in Las Vegas, which brings out the best our valley has to offer! The attorneys within these pages all come highly recommended by MyVegas Magazine! Featured in this section, you will find the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Las Vegas! All nominated by our amazing readers!

MYVEGAS TOP 10 PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

AN ATTORNEY WITH AN EDGE

Within moments of meeting attorney Brian Boyer, you realize that he is not your average personal injury attorney like the ones on billboards throughout town. When not dressed a suit and tie, he wears cut-off sleeve t-shirts, featuring rock bands that reveal tattoos covering his arms, complemented by a beard reaching several inches in length.

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ou might see more Rockstar than legal counselor, and you would not be wrong as he is happy to share his many exciting stories about being a professional guitar player in rock bands throughout his early years.

He proclaims to have a profound connection to injury cases, flowing from his deeply rooted passion for extreme sports.

Snowboarding, dirt biking, skateboarding, mountain biking, and auto racing are a few of the activities that this local attorney participates in when he is not in the courtroom. Suffering dozens of injuries in the process —multiple requiring orthopedic surgery—he understands what it means to be hurt and therefore has a special empathy for his injured clients.

If you look past his somewhat rough exterior, Brian is a genuinely hardworking and successful attorney in the Vegas Valley. Over the past decade, he has helped thousands of individuals who were injured in accidents. We therefore thought it would be interesting to interview Brian Boyer, “the injury lawyer,” to find out more about what separates him from the rest of the pack.

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What first brought you to Las Vegas?

As rare as it may be, I am one of the few attorneys that I know that was born and raised in Las Vegas.

So, I have a love for this city that is hard to match. Vegas is my home. I have seen it grow before my very eyes. I remember when the population first reached one million in the 90’s and I have seen it triple in size from there. I have been through the good, the bad, and the ugly times out here. But it is just one of those things that makes me appreciate this city even more.

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With the amount of personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas, what are you doing to set yourself apart from the rest?

For me, it is all about client interaction. I give my cell phone number to all my clients, so they can easily reach me if they have any questions or concerns. I encourage my clients to text me, so I can respond even if I am in a situation where I cannot answer the phone, for instance, if I am waiting for my case to be called in court.

My clients having instant access to their attorney seems to be very comforting for them.

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It sounds like you are embracing technology. What else are you doing to keep your office in the 21st century?

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Well, for one, I try to maintain a paperless office environment. I am not the type of attorney whose desk is covered in so much paper that you cannot see over it. I cannot stand clutter so cutting out unnecessary paper is a nobrainer. Beyond keeping me organized, I have access to all the information that I need from anywhere that has an internet connection due to “cloud” access.

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With so many exciting hobbies at your disposal, do you still enjoy being an attorney?

Absolutely. People always ask me how I am good at so many different activities and I guess it boils down to the way my brain works.

If I am interested in something, I dive in, headfirst, becoming borderline obsessed with it, spending days, weeks, even months, researching and learning about all the small details until I have it mastered. I truly enjoy challenging myself. Law is one of the most challenging things to master because there is no black and white. There is always that little grey area that wins or loses cases and makes it such a rewarding artform. MV Contact the Injury Firm anytime for a free case review!

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Having the right estate plan in place for your family is essential to avoiding family fights, guardianship, probate court, potential lawsuits, and years and money wasted when you’re gone. Estate planning done right means taking the time now to update a will and living trust that will determine what happens to your estate after you die. Asset protection can protect you from frivolous litigation, or in the event of a more serious claim, put you in a position to negotiate a fair settlement.

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A LIFELINE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES SURVIVING THE STRAIN OF COVID-19 As COVID-19 continues to loom, many business owners are contemplating shutting their doors rather than declare bankruptcy. Shauna Brennan, founder, and principle of the Brennan Legal Counsel Group, PLLC, offers this advice.

“Do not go out of business. This is not like the 2008 recession, and while I believe things may get worse before they get better, there is a new remedy to keep your business going until the resurgence of Las Vegas.”

A graduate of Notre Dame Law School and licensed to practice in four states, Shauna has over 30 years of experience.

Brennan Legal Counsel Group, PLLC, represents businesses and business owners in a broad range of legal services, with an emphasis on real estate, commercial litigation, asset protection, estate planning, and business succession. Brennan Legal Counsel Group, PLLC, has represented creditors and debtors in commercial bankruptcy and reorganizations for over 10 years.

Brennan advocates for businesses “while it is true that desperate times may call for drastic measures, staying in business for your family, employees and customers is worth the fight.”

First, business owners must consult their advisors, CPA’s and attorney about options available to them, about which they may not be familiar. Second, circle the wagons: assess your resources, have frank discussions with the company’s other owners and key employees to build consensus and consider looming deadlines and liability. Third, negotiate with creditors: always try to restructure with current lenders, landlords and trade.

Brennan cautions “be careful not to place all your faith in one pillar, business owners must consider all pillars and not favor one, even if one makes you most uncomfortable, such as your lender or landlord.”

Brennan Legal Counsel Group, PLLC, can assist with reorganizations with the new Subchapter 5 Bankruptcy.

This new bankruptcy law is designed specifically for struggling small businesses with up to $7.5 million in debt, of which 50% was incurred for business purposes.

This small business bankruptcy is ideal for companies burdened with cumber-

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some lease terms and locations that it needs to close and vacate, allowing the business to terminate leases for undesirable locations and to restructure lease terms for locations that it wants to keep.

Under this process, the business owner can retain ownership and control over the business and restructure all debt through plan payments from disposable income over a 3 to 5 year period. Mortgage liens can be reduced to the property’s fair market value, and any loan balance in excess of the value is treated as unsecured debt.

Also, the process is much quicker than a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which could take years due to infighting. For example, when a prominent Las Vegas casino filed for bankruptcy protection, the corporation had $11 million in working capital.

Since it took years, by the time a plan was approved for reorganization, the $11 million had been spent on legal fees for all of the parties. Subchapter 5 only requires that the debtor pay their own legal costs and Subchapter 5 requires an expedited plan to be implemented within three to six months of the filing.

This new protection by the law can save many businesses, especially those operated by families with several generations.

Many multigenerational businesses employ parents, adult children, and possibly grandchildren. If one of these small businesses goes out of business, families and other employees will be devastated.

“If your business survived the 2008 recession, don’t walk away,” urges Shauna.

“We can help keep you going with this new Subchapter 5 reorganization.”

Founder and principal of Brennan Le-

Businesses do not have to close. This is not like the 2008 recession...”

gal Counsel Group, PLLC, Ms. Brennan has held in-house positions as Associate General Counsel at Harrah’s Operating Company and NationsBank (now Bank of America) as well as private law firm positions. Ms. Brennan provides legal advice in real estate matters, including acquisition and development issues and agreements, §1031 tax-deferred exchanges, disposition agreements, leases, construction contracts, and zoning, permit and other governmental processes. Ms. Brennan also advises on business formation, vendor, entertainment, promotion and marketing agreements, and financial transactions and structures, including opinion letters. An entrepreneur at heart, Ms. Brennan owns and operates several other businesses.

For more information, visit OutsideGeneralCounsel.com or call 702-835-1300.

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MYVEGAS TOP 10 PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

WE RIDE TOGETHER Jared Richards wasn’t always interested in law as he is today. Originally focused on his music career, Jared sang in musicals and operas, planning to get his masters and PhD. in music. Until Jared’s family suffered a tragic loss in his final year of college. His uncle, a lawyer, stepped in and acted as a crisis manager for the family.

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his event inspired Jared to do the same for others, ultimately graduating with a music degree and entering law school. After three years of training in litigation at a major law firm, Jared started representing personal injury victims and came to the realization that this was his calling. After representing one motorcycle rider, over the years Jared represented more and more riders and became friends with many of his clients, eventually buying a Harley Davidson of his own.

“I don’t think there is a more diverse, yet close knit group in all the world. All drawn together for the love of the sport, the love of the road, and a love of the freedom of being on a bike,” Jared states, regarding his love for the motorcycle community.

Jared says the freedom of the road is like nothing else, but the dangers are very real. No matter how tough and skilled you are, being on a bike causes you to be vulnerable to external forces beyond your control. To promote rider safety, Jared actively supports riding seminars and regularly offers scholarships to accident scene management courses. One important case the firm has coming up involves motorcycle riders and their civil rights. Jared and his team have taken this case to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, only one step below the United States Supreme Court. The ruling of this court will affect all Nevadans and help protect their rights.

Jared has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

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Jared is not just about protecting the cycling community. The team is hoping to resume providing free wills as a service to local seniors, which has been put on pause due to the COVID-19 shutdown.

The team at Full Throttle is also co-sponsoring with a local rider and driver’s education foundation MATTRS, hoping to encourage drivers to be more aware of motorcycle riders and help riders find greater safety on the road. MV To learn more about Full Throttle Law, visit fullthrottlelaw.com.

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TOP 10 PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

TOP 10 PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Protecting your rights in any accident, these are your nominated and chosen Top 10 Personal Injury lawyers in Las Vegas. Congratulations to these very deserving and hardworking men and women!

BRIAN BOYER

JENNIFER ISSO

STEVE DIMOPOULOS

MICHAEL I. GOWDEY

Injury Firm 7391 W. Charleston Blvd., #120 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702.800.0988 Injuryfirm.vegas

Lowest Price Lawyer 2470 Saint Rose Parkway #306, Henderson, NV 89074 702.434.4424 Lowestpricelawyers.com

Dimopoulos Injury Law 6671 S Las Vegas Blvd #275, Las Vegas, NV 89119 702.800.6000 Stevedimopoulos.com

Law Offices of Michael I. Gowdey 815 S. Casino Center Blvd.

702.471.0321 Gowdeylaw.com

MARIA LOVENTIME

JARED RICHARDS

DONALD KUDLER

ROGER CROTEAU

D.R Patti 720 S. 7th Street 3rd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.331.3391 Vegaspifirm.com

Full Throttle Law 1671 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., #200 Henderson, NV 89012 833.702.7433 Fullthrottlelaw.com

Cap & Kudler 3202 West Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102 702.878.8778 Lasvegaspersonalinjuryexperts.com

Roger Croteau & Associates 720 S 4th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.254.7775 Croteaulawgroup.com

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Business breeds proud in Las Vegas. From running a business to finding the right business for your needs, MYVEGAS is here to serve you the best information and the brightest business leaders in the valley. Find tips for your small business, online business, or just information you should know! Find what you’re looking for in many industries, including insurance, supplies, and a variety of products and services you need. Within these pages are companies we know and trust, and we’d like to share them with you, our loyal readers! This issue, it’s not just the MyBusiness section, it’s MyVegas’ Best Businesses! Featured in this section, you will find the Top 10 Vegas Born Businesses. Nominated and chosen by our readers as the best locally born businesses, we are so proud to congratulate and honor these hard-working local business leaders.

BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND YOUR LEGACY WITH THE WISDOM OF A MASTERMIND

As business leaders, we often lead from the top, and we tend to lead alone. Sometimes, men feel pressured to be the type of leader who never asks for help, which can cripple the health of a business.

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eing a member of a mastermind group comes with numerous benefits, but there are four big reasons you need to join the Catalyst Mastermind Collaborative today.

YOU DRIVE TO BUILD A LEGACY As we all know, when running a business, we experience highs and lows. Often, we’re faced with challenges on our entrepreneurship journey, which sometimes collide with our personal life.

Business owners across the country will tell you that being part of a mastermind is a way to walk the road traveled by others while being part of a tight-knit group of trusted confidants and friends. It truly is having access to a trusted board of advisors that wants to ensure you have a safe place to land and help you build your legacy with confidence.

When success guru Napoleon Hill was seeking answers to the secret of success, he interviewed Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie shared that the secret of his success could be traced to the “sum total of the minds” of his business associates: his managers, accountants, chemists and so on. He called this combined brain power a “mastermind,” attributing it to the power of his success.

whether what you declared you wanted to do is truly what’s important to you, or if your priorities are out of line.

Hill came to believe that a “mastermind” was not only the key to Carnegie’s success, but the secret to the success of all great men and was “the very foundation stone of all outstanding personal achievements.”

YOU WANT TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE BEST PEOPLE Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said, “We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.” If you want to be successful, surround yourself with successful people. In a mastermind group, you get to widen your circles and network with other successful people.

YOU SEEK WISDOM In daily life, it’s normal to seek advice from a partner, spouse or even family member, though business owners have shared that the biggest challenge in going this route is the fact that this person may have never been in your position before.

Sometimes that advice comes from a place of emotion rather than from business or practical experience. A mastermind group is deliberately made up of individuals going through the same business issues you are and who have overcome those same challenges you’re experiencing.

The advice and feedback available to you through a mastermind experience is often used and helps you achieve personal growth.

YOU ARE LOOKING TO STEP UP ACCOUNTABILITY Lord Kelvin said, “If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it.” Defining and tracking your success will push you to improve. A mastermind group acts as an accountability group where members declare their goals and co-members hold them accountable.

Members will tell you that, when they know they need to face the group at the next meeting and update them on their progress, they’re in the “hot seat.” Being held accountable in this way is a definite motivator to get things done and an opportunity for the group to dig in to

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If you’re a procrastinator, being part of a mastermind group can be an incredible way to get things done. If you’re unclear on what you should be doing or why, those are extremely valuable conversations to have in your mastermind.

IS CATALYST MASTERMIND RIGHT FOR YOU? To become a possible candidate for the Catalyst Mastermind Collaborative, you must: • • • •

Have the courage to ask for help Have the humility to accept help Have the discipline to act on the help Have the heart to give help

The success of the Catalyst Mastermind Collaborative lies in each member’s ability to support and help one another through collective experiences.

Being part of this group will give you the rare opportunity to network and enjoy personalized help from the industry’s best leaders. MV CATALYST COLLABORATIVE MASTERMIND GROUP Catalyst.vegas 702.682.1899

Having your car repaired on time is the most important element for prolonging its life. However, finding an auto repair shop that offers exclusive services with steadfast solutions is even more necessary. Universal Motorcars offers top of the line auto repair services that you can count on.

CAR COLLISION REPAIR Universal Motorcars Auto Repair provides Auto Body, Collision Repair, and Car body paint services to the Las Vegas Valley. We have established a reputation for dedication, integrity, and excellence.

Our Certified Professionals and expert buy research papers customer writing technicians understand the importance of your vehicle and are committed to get-

ting your vehicle back to its pre-collision condition and on the road.

AUTO BODY REPAIR We are one of the best auto body repair shops in the Las Vegas Valley. Customer-focused auto collision repair facility, our goal is to repair the damage to your vehicle according to the high-quality specifications established by the manufacturer of your automobile and motorcycle. At our Collision Repair Shop, we work on all vehicle makes and models. Our collision repair center is staffed with trained experts to get your car looking like new again.

You’ll receive a free estimate for repairing the damage to your vehicle, including an

itemized list of body shop repair services, and an estimate for time of completion.

We accept all collision repair and paint refinishing work in cooperation with every automotive insurance carrier.

AUTO BODY PAINT Universal Motorcars strives to provide the most efficient auto painting services in Las Vegas. We are committed to doing our paint job well the first time so you can take your car, truck or SUV home fast and without hassle. Whatever the color or design, we have the know-how to paint your car well and fast for you. Our expert auto and truck painters are certified and retrained throughout the year. We stress this level of training and expect nothing but the best paint job for your vehicle.

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AFFORDABLE STRIPING & SEALING WHY IS PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT? Well-constructed asphalt pavement has a luxurious dark color that is aesthetically pleasing and a smooth, even surface that provides excellent safety features.

If the pavement is engineered correctly and receives the maintenance needed, an asphalt parking lot can last for up to 30 years before it needs a significant repair or reconstruction. However, parking lot maintenance companies know that a neglected pavement can fail in as little as eight years if it receives no maintenance.

It can fail within 15 years if it only gets a little care on a haphazard schedule.

Although asphalt is an economical paving choice, it is always less expensive to maintain your parking lot than replace it. Furthermore, a poorly maintained, dilapidated parking lot can leave you with other potential costs.

WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN WITHOUT ASPHALT PAVING MAINTENANCE? If you do not maintain your asphalt pavement, it will deteriorate at an accelerated rate. The sun can dry out the binder holding the pavement together, cracks will form, and potholes can develop. The foundation can become destabilized, and an unstable foundation can lead to alligator cracking, larger potholes, and deeper cracks. Your parking lot will have a shorter life and require costlier repairs.

However, there are other potential consequences if you neglect your parking lot.

The safety of those using your lot can be impacted, and you could find yourself as a defendant in a lawsuit if someone suffers a personal injury or damages his vehicle.

You could lose business if customers or tenants find your parking lot unwelcoming, and your reputation as a responsible, caring company could be tarnished. Furthermore, if your parking lot layout does not fully comply with the ADA requirements for safety and design, you could possibly be sued or fined.

WHAT ARE THE CRITICAL ASPHALT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES? Your parking lot’s overall condition, the age of the pavement, the amount of maintenance it has received since its installation, and the traffic your lot receives can affect the type and frequency of the procedures it needs. However, parking lot maintenance companies typically recommend the following.

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your new 1. Apply sealcoating once pavement has fully cured, then

repeat the procedure every two to five years. Sealcoat blocks the radiation from the sun that leaves asphalt faded and dry, and it can retard the progress of automotive fluids that can create soft spots in the pavement. Sealants can also restore the color of the pavement.

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Have your contractor repair significant cracks every 6 to 12 months.

The longer that cracks remain open to the elements, the more likely it becomes that the damage can extend to all layers of the structure. Cracks never grow smaller.

visible stripes around your 3. Clean, parking spaces and easily iden-

tifiable pavement markings can improve safety in your parking lot. Drivers will experience less confusion, and pedestrians will be able to identify the safest route between their cars and your entrance. When you need to repaint your markings and stripes, ask you contractor to check your parking lot design to ensure that traffic flow is optimized to eliminate congestion areas. It would be best if you also asked your contractor to verify that your design meets ADA requirements.

piles of sand, gravel, or 4. Remove trash that can damage or stain your

sealant. Oil and other petrochemical spills should be thoroughly cleaned as soon as possible; they will be easier to remove while they are fresh. As petrochemicals will eventually penetrate your sealant and reach your pavement, you should not let these spills remain for more than a few months.

Affordable Striping & Sealing is committed to helping customers get the most from their paving investments. We specialize in parking lot maintenance for properties throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Our services include traffic sign and bumper block installations, sealcoating, parking lot design, asphalt crack repair, and parking lot striping and pavement markings. We have an

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HOW TO EXPLAIN GAPS IN YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

At one point or another, every one of us has dealt with being out of the job for a significant period (i.e., COVID-19 pandemic). Whether it is for personal or professional reasons, employers may question such employment gaps and your response will have an impact on their hiring decision.

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elow are a few situations that can cause a gap in employment and tips on how to answer questions about one when approached by your future employer.

LAID OFF Searching for a new job after getting laid off is a difficult and exhausting process.

It can take a few months before someone reaches out to you especially during this pandemic where millions of other individuals are experiencing unemployment. When given the opportunity for a job interview, talk about your successes and what you have accomplished in your last employment. Focus on your contributions and less about the circumstances that resulted in your termination.

FAMILY OBLIGATIONS Sometimes we face life changing moments like taking care of a sick parent or raising a family that necessitate stepping back from our jobs. Returning to

the workforce can be difficult and many employers fear that your priorities are with your family and not the job. The best way to convince the employer to hire you is to prove to them that you have every intention of returning and that your focus is to remain committed to the organization.

BACK TO SCHOOL Many of us cannot work while going to school. Job and school hours may conflict and sometimes one or the other activity must be sacrificed. If you left your previous job because of school, explain to prospective employers that you have acquired a new knowledge and skills since working last. In addition, these skills could not be attained while at your previous employment. Explain to your new employers that you were active while pursuing your education.

The main thing they want to see is that you are active so talk about your time at school and any volunteer activities or any associations that you were a participant of.

Overall, when explaining your employment gap, be honest as to why that gap was necessary to your career endeavors.

If you can show that you are in demand and the best candidate for that position, they will hire you regardless of your employment gap. MV By: Anthony Lai

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Jeff Mason, Owner, is a 20-year construction industry expert, handson Certified Welder, Pipe Fitter, Foreman and Plumber. Jeff was able to see the benefits that a professional drone and pilot can bring to the construction industry, and many other industries at that.

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DRONES IN CONSTRUCTION Progress Reports from a birds-eye view.

Get a permanent digital record of the progress on your construction site, including subcontractors, showing where you are and where you need to be! Video and photography of your site can visualize safety issues you cannot see from ground level, work quality, work done, and digitized reporting you can use to manage your project.

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DRONE INSPECTIONS Building / Infrastructure, Cell Towers, Energy, Bridges, Pipelines, Solar, Wind, Roofing, and More…

Send a drone up with lossless zoom capabilities to capture any and all data needed for inspection of work done, work quality, and for proof of contract. Save time and money with a digital record of work done or repairs needed. Using our 3D model of the structure, complete inspections with software made for this very purpose, produce a report, and share it with all parties involved. Thermal Imaging coming soon!

Let us know what you want, and we can make it happen- and fast!

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TOP 10 VEGAS BORN BUSINESSES

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TOP 10 VEGAS BORN BUSINESSES

While we beam with pride at all of our Vegas grown businesses, our born and raised locals shine bigger and brighter than the rest. We are so proud to honor these incredible business leaders and owners, all born and raised in Vegas. Success does not begin to cover what these men and women have created and grown, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

Congratulations to these Top 10 Vegas Born Businesses, all nominated and chosen by our readers.

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SCOFIELD REALTY

BARX PARX

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MML PHYSICAL THERAPY 600 S Tonopah #350, Las Vegas, NV 89106 702.384.6330 Mmltherapy.com

DIVA LAS VEGAS PRODUCTIONS

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TRUE INVESTIGATIONS 702.902.2730 Trueinvestigations.net

GLACÉ CRYOTHERAPY 2541 Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89074 702.685.9777 Vegascryotherapy.com

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A LIFE AMONGST CELEBRITIES GIVES ROOT TO A VEGAS BORN PRODUCTION COMPANY “I came to visit and never left. Now I am rooted here, and so is my business.”

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rom rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in the music business to pulling off technical production feats behind the scenes, corporate event and concert producer Michelle Johnson has made a name for herself in Las Vegas as the go-to person for one-of-a-kind experiences in entertainment. Her company, Diva Las Vegas Productions, produces outstanding, meaningful entertainment for television, conventions, corporate events, headliner concerts, and events all across the Las Vegas Strip.

She is proud to be one of the few African American event producers to have high profile visibility in Las Vegas, and she is a proud winner of the National Association of Women Business Owners “Woman of Distinction” Award for her achievements in entertainment.

Michelle is also an award-winning Las Vegas entertainer known as “Las Vegas’ First Lady of Jazz.” Her self-produced, sold out shows have been seen at The Smith Center in Myron’s Cabaret Jazz, The Space, and The Vegas Room. She is the 2020 Las Vegas Black Music Awards recipient of the Lena Horne Award for Musical Excellence. Her original song “I’m All In” has more than 24,000 views on YouTube. You can catch Michelle at The Vegas Room on June 17, 18, and 19th, where she will be performing her “Beatles Unplugged” tribute in honor of Paul McCartney’s 79th birthday. The dinner show will feature some of the greatest Beatles songs. For more information, visit www.thevegasroom.com.

While her production company was born from the offerings of everything that is unique and exciting about Las Vegas, Michelle herself is a transplant from New York City. She came to Las Vegas on a whim after tiring of east coast winters and a life spent on the road as a backup singer to celebrities. By the time she arrived in Vegas, she had racked up a considerable resume as a premiere New York City recording session singer and performer. She had appeared in a Broadway play, become a popular singer on the jazz circuit, toured the world with the popular nineties group P.M. Dawn, sung on records by Elton John, Boy

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George, and many others, and shared a stage with Paul McCartney, Slash, Kenny Loggins, Natalie Merchant, Don Henley, and several other artists. All of this from a young lady who graduated from Yale University with a degree in English Literature and kept a paralegal day job in Midtown Manhattan to get her through the lean months in a feast or famine business.

It was a glamorous, fast paced life with some wonderful highlights, but after one too many winters spent hoping for a call to tour somewhere warm and affordable for a while, Michelle let her musical partner and boyfriend at the time convince her to check out the Las Vegas music scene “for a few weeks.” That was in 1995. What started as a brief trip turned into a new life, and what started as an entertainer’s life turned into a full event production company career.

So how does that happen? As Michelle explains it, “Everyone knows that creatives are right-brained, and creating has always come easily to me. But my time studying at Yale, working at law firms, and then becoming a vocal section leader, tour manager, or whatever organizing role was needed to do all the business things that come with making art made me a natural for the left-brained side of the entertainment industry. My obses-

sion with “how things get done” is as strong as my passion for actually making art, and I have never been afraid to get my hands dirty. Early on, I was very interested in what the crew was doing, how the lights worked, how the sound gear was loaded, how video was created and cued in real time, how hydraulics worked on stage, how producers and directors made things happen, and so on. I think the best leaders understand all of the mechanics that go into their business (not just the flashy CEO stuff ), and if they can learn to delegate, they will do well.”

So … what makes Las Vegas the perfect place to find that synergy? “In Las Vegas, I found a way to use both sides of my brain, and I managed to stay off of the road because many shows and artists come here and hire local talent. I did do some steady house gigs or touring work

with Gladys Knight, Sheena Easton and the late David Cassidy, but most of my interactions with artists are on a oneoff basis when they are on tour. I love that I can provide a 40-person gospel choir for a huge name like Barbra Streisand at the MGM Grand Garden (talk about bucket list!) and still go to bed in my own house that same night. Winwin! Memories like that are only made in a city like Las Vegas, where televised award shows and mega concerts keep producers and musicians steadily employed. One day I am recording tracks for a headliner, wearing a gown at a gala concert, or doing the National Anthem at a Vegas Golden Knights game, and the next day I am helping my husband to pack up backline and sound gear for a concert or writing a script for a company’s national sales meeting. It is never boring, and I like the mix of glamour and grit.”

Michelle and her staff split their time between producing concerts, fundraising galas, and large scale business events. On the event side, Diva Las Vegas Productions provides talent, show gear, sets, scripting, graphics, video, and more to companies like Bayer, Mercedes, Microsoft, Google, Toyota, IBM, AT&T, HBO, MTV, the NBA, the CMA Awards, Comic Relief, and so many more. On the concert side, Michelle provides support talent for headliner tours and residencies, and her own Smith Center shows have ranged from “A Tribute to Ella”, a big band concert costarring Grammy-nominated jazz singer Jane Monheit, and “Forever Purple”, which celebrated the life of Prince and included a 30-person all-star cast of top Las Vegas singers and musicians,

to small, intimate affairs like her critically acclaimed Carole King tribute “Tapestry Unraveled” and her “Salute to Singer Songwriters” show, which featured works by James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Glenn Campbell, Paul McCartney and more.

People just want to be seen, understood, appreciated and heard. My job is to make that happen, and Las Vegas gives me the opportunity to do it over and over again. I love this city! I can’t wait till our industry is back to full strength.

Las Vegas IS entertainment!”

Since the pandemic, she has done shows in small supper clubs like the new and very popular venue The Vegas Room, which managed to stay open during the pandemic lockdown while the rest of the city was shut down, due to its small size and ability to comply with Covid safety restrictions. She also performed several times at The Space, which thrived during the pandemic with outstanding live streamed shows and limited seating. Now that Vegas is opening back up, Michelle has plans to produce a new show at The Space in the near future. She will also be in concert at the Italian American Club in July and is on tap to return to the Smith Center once is reopens.

“Hopefully this fall! … I can’t wait!”

For bookings, concert dates or to learn more about Michelle, go to www.michellejohnson.com. You can also check out her production company at www.divalasvegas.com.

Whether she is on stage or behind the scenes, Michelle’s main goal is to inject meaning and transformation into everything she does. “Audience members need to feel a connection, a spark, a feeling of wonder, and ultimately joy. Clients need to see their visions brought to life through entertainment.

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“PEOPLE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL”

MML Physical Therapy owner and president, Karen Crawford, PT, MS has always had a passion for health and fitness, and a purpose for Medicine. She found the perfect mixture of these two in Physical Therapy. Although MML Physical Therapy officially opened in 1992, Karen Crawford’s mission began much earlier than that.

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fter graduating in 1974, Karen started working per diem in different clinics in Houston. In 1987, Karen was asked to go to Afghanistan with a medical team during the war with Russia to help refugees on the Pakistan border. This incredibly humbling experience had a profound impact on her desire to work with injured people.

After returning to the United States, Karen started working with a world renowned pain management physician, Dr. Prithvi Raj, who mentored her in the treatment of chronic pain patients. Dr. Raj had told Karen one day, “You have a gift with these types of patients and should work on this population.” As Dr. Raj and Karen worked together, they became published in the treatment of CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome). She then went on to receive her master’s in mental health counseling, as the psychological component of her work was just as important as the technical.

MML Physical Therapy, named after Karen’s three boys, Matthew, Mark and Luke, began in a surgical closet in a pain management clinic in 1992, utilizing only one employee and less than 300 square feet.

Karen’s mission stood clear. She worked day in and day out over the past 10 years to promote her practice. As the practice evolved, she moved to a bigger office to accommodate her growing patient population. MML physical therapy now employs two other physical therapists and two physical therapy assistants. They continue to see chronic pain patients, but the practice has expanded to provide services to acute care, post-op rehabilitation and general orthopedic patients as well.

Karen and her team offer individualized therapeutic exercise programs to help manage pain, improve strength and muscle endurance, improve posture, and improve function. The office also provides post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation to help patients reach their maximum rehabilitation potential. Karen specializes in

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A large part of her practice includes performing Functional Capacity Evaluations for workman’s compensation patients, social security disability, and patients requiring a functional status following an accident and need life plans or a returnto-work status.

At MML Physical Therapy, you will find a different approach to healing. The team truly takes an interest in each of their patients and remain dedicated to ensuring a better life for them. The unique, fun environment they have created invites everyone to be a part of the family as they all work together to meet the patients’ needs. The decor is colorful, the staff is friendly, the music is soothing, and it is truly the place where everybody knows your name. MML believes in making physical therapy an experience rather

than something they dread participating in. The cornerstone and philosophy behind MML can only be described by Karen’s favorite Maya Angelou quote, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” After 30 years of helping to relieve chronic pain, we are sure that people have remembered Karen and her team for how they made them feel. MV

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Las Vegas is home to thousands of quality bars and restaurants, with one of the largest nightlife scenes in the US. From coffee shops and breakfast joints, to dinner restaurants and classy bars, this city has it all! In a city teeming with locals of all ages, there’s always something for everyone, and we at MYVEGAS know all the hottest spots. Whether it’s a family outing or ladies’ night out, we’ll help you find the perfect place to wine, dine and unwind!

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‘NO ONE COOKS LIKE MAMA!’ It all started in England in 1964 when Francis Salamone showed Antonino Cimino a photograph of a beautiful young woman, her sister, Domenica, who was living at the time in Sicily.

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e instantly fell in love, and even though it was a time when most marriages were still arranged, he flew to Sicily and the families met for the first time. Domenica fell in love at once as well and on November 6th, 1966, they were married.

Soon after the newlyweds relocated to England, they gave birth to three children: Nicolo, Salvatore, and Vincenzo. In 1973 they moved to America, and Rockford, IL. became their new home where they gave birth to their fourth boy, Pietro.

At the time, the brothers worked at a Rockford Factory called Gunnite. The Cimino brothers would frequently bring pizzas and other Italian dishes to work, and it wasn’t long before the other workers caught wind of how great their food was.

They asked if he could start bringing in food for them. Before long, Domenica and her sister-in laws, Christine and Angela, were catering lunch to the workers and word traveled fast around the city. Vincenzo “Vince” opened the first Cimino’s Pizza in 1975, located in Loves Park, the ristorante was the first of many to come.

Francesco “Frank” Cimino moved to Pecatonica and Antonino “Tony” to Freeport. It was in 1977 that the first Cimino’s in Freeport opened. During this time, Antonino taught his boys what he believed to be the most important things about running a restaurant, perfecting the product and the service.

Lessons that his sons say they will never forget to this day. In the tragic year of 1985, Antonino passed away. Nicolo “Nick”, Salvatore “Sal”, Vincenzo “Vince” and Pietro “Peter” promised to keep their father’s spirit alive. So, to this day, every dish brought to your table, from pizzas to cannoli’s, is of the finest ingredients and prepared with passion & love, and respect. of having you as our customer Mama Cimino’s pizza was established in 1977, and for over 44 years has brought the Cimino name, tradition, and oneof-a-kind style of pizza around the country. The tradition continues with the newest location located at 310 E. Warm Springs Rd. in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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BRINGING THE SMOKE & FIRE Let’s talk good barbecue, shall we? And it all starts in the smoker.

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moke & Fire, located near Eastern Ave in Henderson, is about to be your new favorite lunch or dinner spot. Boasting smoked meats and delectable combinations of flavors, dining in for a review here was an absolute gift to say the least.

My partner in crime and I headed into the restaurant on a bustling Thursday afternoon with empty bellies and full appetites. We were greeted by the Owner of the restaurant, David Mangual, who is a renowned culinary expert with experience from incredible Strip restaurants including the Bellagio’s Osteria del Circo as well as the Mirage’s Chef de Partie. He is known for making the most interesting and delicious blends of sweet and savory. His newest food adventure has been opening his own restaurant with former NBA player investors, Alan Anderson and D’or Fischer, in April 2020, yes- during the midst of the pandemic.

With great success ever since, they have slowly grown their menu to the stature it sits today with savory concoctions that will make you wish you got two plates of

food. The restaurant is filled with Vegas related things, and hours could be spent on their outdoor patio, set with a puttputt area and ping pong table.

We started out with blueberries. First and foremost, their Blueberry Lemonade -which can have alcohol added if that’s what you’re into- was like summertime in a drink, refreshing and definitely something you’d want to sip on at the pool.

We then tried one of their most raved about dishes, the World Famous Blueberry Chicken Sliders, which features buttermilk fried chicken sliders, pepper jack cheese, delicious housemade blueberry jam – that I would eat straight out of the jar – topped with a jalapeno on a sweet Hawaiian roll. Who would think that blueberries and chicken would be the perfect match? Well, I know I did and the balance of sweet and spicy was out of this world. They certainly brought the fire.

Now, to the smoke. For the main course, they made sure we had a full profile of their heaviest kickers. The platter included their smoked St. Louis style ribs, crispy smoked chicken wings, pulled chicken

and pulled pork. The ribs were tender, smokey and slide-off-the-bone delicious and their homemade BBQ sauces really topped off each meat. The wings were crispy and full of flavor, and the pulled chicken and pulled pork had us both obsessed. Especially on the Hawaiian roll with some of their homemade mustard BBQ! And it wouldn’t be complete without their signature sides: seasoned up potato salad, coleslaw, double-cheesed mac n cheese, and their dreamy baked beans.

It is very clear that time, energy, and taste tests were put into each dish to get them to perfection. They bring the smoke, and the food is fire! If you’ve seen Smoke & Fire on social media or just heard about their menu full of smoked goods, give them a try today!

I know that I’ll be back for more of those blueberry sliders soon! MV By: Sarah Moninger

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GOLDEN MYLK This tincture has turmeric, black pepper (which assists in absorption of the turmeric), cinnamon bark, cardamom, clove bud, ginger, cassia, and fennel in it – it is cannabis enhanced by many other gifts from Mother Nature! It comes in 500mg CBD as well as 1 to 1 (100mg CBD and

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“We have so many amazing stories about how this tincture has made a difference for people,” noted COO Stephanie Magurno. “Plus, it’s delicious and tastes like Chai Tea!” BREATHE EASY Formulated with top-shelf essential oils of peppermint, lime, cardamom, and black pepper to support healthy respiratory functions, this tincture packs in 20 times the amount of CBD as THC. Good Night EPC’s Good Night CBN Tincture is their top-seller, winning a Leaflink Award in 2020 for this reason. With an estimated 35% of Americans not getting enough sleep, it’s no wonder! This product was specially formulated to help patients and consumers get a good night’s rest. The combination of cannabinoids and topshelf essential oils, such as lavender and vetiver, work synergistically to promote restfulness. Formulated with 150mg THC as well as 50mg of CBN. When combined

with THC, CBN is widely found to promote sleep.

GI SUPPORT “Numbers of people have told us they rely on this tincture for healthy digestive functioning – it’s remarkable,” added Magurno. EPC’s GI Support tincture includes an 8-to-1 ratio of CBD and THC from the cannabis plant as well as superior quality peppermint, ginger, and fennel extracts.

HOW TO USE: Place under your tongue and hold for at least 30 seconds. Swallow what isn’t absorbed by the mucous membranes in your mouth. This delivery mechanism leads to a faster-acting effect compared to products that must be processed through the digestive system before they can take effect.

For more information about Experience Premium Cannabis’s suite of tinctures and where to find them, please visit epclasvegas.com or follow the company on Instagram @epc_lv.

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