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After years of hiding a prominent birthmark on her face, Paige Lauren Billiot now proudly highlights her facial difference. She was born with a port-wine stain birthmark on her face, ear, and neck, and now hopes to inspire others to embrace their imperfections.Paige Lauren Billiot is Face Equality's newest ambassador and in honor of Face Equality Week, we invited her on the podcast to talk about using art and creativity as a tool for social change! This year's theme is #MyFaceIsAMasterpiece, but we're taking it further and celebrating all visible and hidden differences with #MyBodyIsAMasterpiece.Rachel and Paige talk about the challenges growing up with visible differences, how to craft a spicy response when strangers ask rude questions, and how to embrace our flaws (hey, we all have them!). Paige also shares how she started her Instagram, The Flawless Affect, her experiences working in Hollywood, and what advocacy projects she has in the works (including a doll with visible differences!). Enjoyed the show? Tell us by leaving a 5-star review and sharing on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors!   Meet Our GuestPaige Lauren Billiot is a birthmark advocate, model, and producer from Seattle, WA. Growing up in Las Vegas she began pursing her love for acting as a theatre major at Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts & International Studies. In 2014 she moved to Hollywood to create representation in the film and beauty industry for others who looked like her, facing industry resistance to her unique diversity. Undeterred, Paige carved her path on Instagram, using makeup, props, and VFX to celebrate her birthmark as her Superpower.Her influence has been recognized in many magazines including Seventeen, Glamour, and Women's Health, earning her a spot on Glamour's "50 Instagrammers You Need To Follow Right Now."When she isn't advocating for the birthmark community, she loves taking her four cats on walks in their strollers, while expanding her chai tea latte palate and Scooby Doo collection. Links Follow Paige Lauren Billiot on Instagram (Flawless Affect) Learn more about Visible Difference & Disfigurement in the ArtsRead “What is Face Equality”Access Our “Getting Back Out There, Tools for Social Empowerment” Course Follow Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors on FacebookLearn more about Face Equality WeekFollow Face Equality International on Facebook Podcast Sponsor Today's podcast is powered by one of our fire prevention partners, Telgian! Telgian is committed to providing effective and innovative fire protection, life safety and security programs. Learn more by visiting www.telgian.com. Sponsor Girls with Grafts  Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Email us at info@phoenix-society.org. 

In this episode we feature the Fresno State Wind Orchestra from their recent performance at the annual conference of the Western and Northwestern Divisions of the College Band Directors National Association, held at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts in March 2024.

This is not an episode we ever thought we would need to record, yet here we are, reflecting on recent heartrending tragedies, like the shooting at UNLV. On our journey to understanding, we find solace in the company of our dear friend, Ryan Patrick from the band Otherwise. We weave through our emotion-laden experiences, using music as our thread, as we explore its potential to heal and unite in times of despair. Ryan and I, we're not just musicians. We're also passionate about reaching out to those who could use a comforting musical note. Our conversation turns to the transformative power of music, especially for our heroes - the veterans. As part of our outreach program, Life by Music, we have been offering a free six-week guitar course for veterans. It's not just about teaching chords and jam tracks, it's about creating a refuge, a place of music and healing. We also share some emotionally charged stories about friends battling cancer and how music acted as a therapeutic escape for them. In this episode, we also shine a spotlight on the potential of music as a transformative tool for at-risk youth. Joined by a nonprofit founder and graduate of the Las Vegas Academy, we discuss plans to donate instruments to Clark County School District music programs. As we wrap up, we can't go without expressing our gratitude to you, our loyal listeners, and our sponsors who've backed us throughout this journey. So, let's face it together, life's rocky roads and the symphony of our triumphs, one song at a time.

Faith Under Fire: First Amendment protections for students and their parents Parents are increasingly being ignored, targeted and attacked – for protecting the rights of their children in school settings. Family Life talked with a Christian attorney who says what is happening to the young people is even worse. A 15-year-old student in a Clark County school district in Nevada was forced to perform a profanity-laced, sexually explicit, and obscene monologue before the entire class as a graded assignment. School officials then lied to the parents. Although the teen girl had been forced to say those words in front of her class the school board prevented the student's mother from reading aloud those same words in a public meeting of adults. Abigail Southerland of the American Center for Law and Justice explains the case for us, as well as the multiple efforts which the parents made to complain to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. (The girl's father had to do so virtually, as he was on a military deployment.) A decision from the Federal Court is expected soon. Because of the First Amendment issues raised, there could be an appeal of the verdict, to address what the plaintiffs call compelled speech for the student and restricted speech for the parents.                       Bonus content: A written summary of the experiences of this family and the case before the Nevada Court ACLJ's one-page guide on the Free Speech rights of all students in schools nationwide.

Kameelah Williams, aka Meelah, is a singer and song writer who got her start as the lead singer of the famous Motown 90's trio: "702". 702 consisted of Williams and sisters LeMisha and Irish Grinstead, all of who were students at the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. The restructured group was christened 702, which is Las Vegas' area code, and was now ready to record their first album. The group's first album was entitled: "No Doubt" and soared to #1 on the charts. Missy Elliott co-wrote & produced four songs on the album including the smash hit single "Steelo" and its remix. The album spawned three hit singles: "Steelo", "All I Want" and "Get It Together". In addition, "Steelo" with altered lyrics was used as the theme song for the Nickelodeon television show Cousin Skeeter & "All I Want" was featured in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger. The sensual and very emotional single "Get It Together" gave the album its third hit and reached 10 on the Billboard charts. Hosted by Broadcaster & Psychotherapist Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, Halftime Chat R&B Podcast is your home for RnB, New Jack Swing and Old School Hip Hop. Dropping Interviews with your favourite R&B artists & Music videos from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. SOCIAL ===============================

Kameelah Williams, aka Meelah, is a singer and song writer who got her start as the lead singer of the famous Motown 90's trio: "702". 702 consisted of Williams and sisters LeMisha and Irish Grinstead, all of who were students at the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts.  The restructured group was christened 702, which is Las Vegas' area code, and was now ready to record their first album. The group's first album was entitled: "No Doubt" and soared to #1 on the charts. Missy Elliott co-wrote & produced four songs on the album including the smash hit single "Steelo" and its remix. The album spawned three hit singles: "Steelo", "All I Want" and "Get It Together".  In addition, "Steelo" with altered lyrics was used as the theme song for the Nickelodeon television show Cousin Skeeter & "All I Want" was featured in the Nickelodeon movie Good Burger. The sensual and very emotional single "Get It Together" gave the album its third hit and reached 10 on the Billboard charts.   Additionally, the album earned them a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award in 1997. It sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. 702 served as the opening act for New Edition, Keith Sweat, and Blackstreet during the 1996-97 New Edition reunion tour. They also appeared on Elliott's debut album Supa Dupa Fly on her 1998 song "Beep Me 911" which reached #14 on the UK Singles Chart.  The girls also sang with Busta Rhymes new artist Rampage and made cameos in the sitcoms Sister, Sister and Moesha. After going gold with their debut album, the self-titled album "702" was released in 1999. The first single "Where My Girls At" peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the top 20 for more than 30 weeks, which earned 702 an American Music Award nomination. The album went on to sell over 1,000,000 copies worldwide certifying its platinum status.   #702 #Meelah #Kameelah    Hosted by Broadcaster & Psychotherapist Nnamdi E.S. Okoye, Halftime Chat R&B Podcast is your home for RnB, New Jack Swing and Old School Hip Hop. Dropping  Interviews with your favourite R&B artists & Music videos from the 80s, 90s and 2000s.   

Congratulations to Mr. Guinn from Las Vegas Academy for being named Mercedes in the Morning's November Teacher of the Month! Mr. Guinn will receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of Findlay Chevrolet an additional $100 Visa gift card courtesy of Silver State Schools Credit Union PLUS a personalized Mercedes in the Morning Teacher of the Month plaque from H&J Trophies!

TPP had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Alexandria Le, concert pianist, Yamaha Artist, educator, and arts advocate.  A winner of over twenty first-prize music awards, her performance career has seen her play everywhere from Carnegie Hall and the Salle Cortot to the jails of Riker's Island. After establishing her career for over 15 years in New York, she returned to her hometown, Las Vegas, to form the nonprofit organization Notes with a Purpose.  Since its inception several years ago it has already engaged thousands of children and adults in the Las Vegas area through outreach concerts and special events.  [Dr. Alexandria Le] Alexandria Le, pianist and Las Vegas native, has appeared as a soloist on the world's most illustrious stages, such as Carnegie Hall in New York City and Salle Cortot in Paris, and in the most intimate of venues, such as the French Embassy in New York City and the Parrish Museum in the Hamptons. Her performances have been broadcast over radio stations in cities including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Seattle.  A winner of over twenty first-prize music awards, she is a laureate of the Pro Musicis International Award and the Ackerman Chamber Music Competition. She was the pianist for two years with Ensemble Connect, the resident ensemble of Carnegie Hall, and appeared regularly on Carnegie Hall's concert series. She has also performed with principal members of the world's leading orchestras, including the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, American Brass, and Canadian Brass. She has worked with Pulitzer Prize-winning composers Steve Reich and John Corigliano, and has commissioned and premiered new works, including a solo piano piece (Competing Demands) dedicated to her by Ryan Carter. Alexandria is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy, where she was an inaugural inductee in their Hall of Fame. She holds piano performance degrees from the Eastman School of Music and SUNY Stony Brook, where she received her Doctorate of Musical Arts. She was named a Yamaha Artist in 2015, of which there are fewer than 100 worldwide on their classical piano roster. After establishing a career in New York, she returned to her roots in Las Vegas to make a difference in people's lives. In 2016, she founded Notes with a Purpose, an award-winning music nonprofit that has enriched the lives of over 15,000 elementary schoolchildren and disenfranchised adults. Through performances, community outreach, and private piano teaching, she is committed to adding beauty and cultural growth to her hometown every day. 

Elyssa Kohen grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated from the prestigious Las Vegas Academy for Performing Arts before attending the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where she received her BFA in Theatre Design and Production-Sound Design. She quickly put her degree to use by going to work for the MUNY in St. Louis, starting as an intern in 2013 and returning as the Assistant Sound Designer in 2015. When the season ended, she collaborated as a Sound/Mixing Engineer with several organizations including the Alliance Theater, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse (now The REV), and Ogunquit Playhouse.  In late December of 2016, Elyssa began her touring career, joining Motown the Musical 2nd National Tour as Assistant Audio. Shortly thereafter she jumped onboard with the School of Rock 1st National Tour. In 2017/2018 she was fortunate to tour both nationally and internationally with the Rent 20th Anniversary Tour, traveling to China and Japan.  In the summer of 2019, she was chosen to be the Assistant Audio for Frozen the Broadway Musical 1st National Tour. The pandemic caused Frozen to be shut down in March of 2020 in Portland, Oregon and Elyssa found herself back in Las Vegas. After 15 months of inactivity behind a soundboard, she got the chance to mix shows again as she went to work for The Glimmerglass Festival in June of 2021.  As of August 2021, Elyssa is back to work on Frozen, the Broadway Musical.

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, Shayla Love holds a diverse background in theatre, television, film and radio. During her time in Las Vegas, she was known as a spoken word poet and for 3 years, the youngest on-air personality at KCEP-FM Power 88. In 2011, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to further her creative career in film and television. Some of her network television credits include: Star, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar, and Ozark. She received a Suzi Bass Award in 2017 for her performance in the regional premiere of the Tony nominated play, "Eclipsed". Between stage and screen, Shayla lends her love of storytelling to creating and producing original content. Most recently, she was commissioned by the city of Las Vegas as the script writer for the 23rd year of the historical West Las Vegas Arts Center’s Performing and Visual Arts Camp. In July 2019, her original musical “#Viral” premiered at The Smith Center in Las Vegas—the only Equity house in the state of the Nevada. This past holiday season on BET, she was seen as the quirky assistant “Kai" in “Hip Hop Holiday” alongside Ta'rhonda Jones, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Andra Fuller. What makes a good story 1. Conflict Not necessarily bad or drama Think of it as the perception that you don’t have something that you really do have I had it all along Such a human thing to think we don’t have something What do you want that you feel like you don’t already have? Doubt or disbelief disconnect from what you want 2. Secrets Characters have to have secrets So strong that they motivate. Secret doesn’t have to be dark. Sometimes the secret is a secret to you Until they up pack or purge 3. Stakes How you do one thing is how you do everything They have to be high or it’s boring Best stories include increased stakes We are the affirmation Win With Money Series Move away from paycheck to paycheck to more freedom! Stop struggling and start progressing. Gain control, practice discipline and build healthier habits 5 part series for anyone struggling -To manage money -To practice discipline and consistency -With dysfunctional money mindset You'll learn how to -build an effective budget -healthy spending lifestyle -manage money and save for emergencies So that you can Manage your finances and plan for the future Spend as you save End the cycle of broke in your families forever Win With Money Series Connect with Jacent: On Instagram At WamalaWellness.com On Youtube SUBSCRIBE | The Jacent’s Gems Podcast On Anchor.fm On Apple Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jacentsgems/support

Larry Aberman is presently the drummer in the acclaimed show Zumanity by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.    ****Listen to this episode and subscribe! www.richredmond.com/listen   The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by The School of Rock Nashville and Franklin! https://locations.schoolofrock.com/nashville https://locations.schoolofrock.com/franklin   He has performed and/or recorded with Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughan (the double Grammy winning album “Family Style”); Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards, Wynton Marsalis, Lionel Hampton, Joe Sample, Lalah Hathaway, Kelly Willis, Travis Tritt, Aaron Neville, Adam Ant, Jeff Beal, The New York Philharmonic (as featured soloist), Jonatha Brooke, Foreigner, David Lee Roth, Ric Ocasek, Ben Harper, Pete Yorn, Lionel Richie, Daniel Lanois, Bob Clearmountain, and many others. Aberman continues to record for album, movie and TV projects in his home studio via the internet. His compositions can be heard on numerous TV shows and other media. Articles written by Aberman have appeared in Modern Drummer magazine, Zildjian’s “Score” magazine, and Drum Workshop’s “Edge” magazine. He has been a featured visiting artist for the University of Utah; as well as clinician for the Percussive Arts Society, The Field Percussion Workshop, The Las Vegas Drum Camp, and the Las Vegas Academy’s Jazz Invitational. In addition to his adjunct professorship at UNLV, he is also professor of jazz studies at the Nevada School of the Arts in Las Vegas. He also shares a performing and educational partnership with fellow UNLV faculty member, drummer/percussionist José “Pepe” Jimenez called DRUMMERS TECH. Aberman is a proud longtime endorser of Drum Workshop drums and hardware, Zildjian cymbals and sticks, and Remo drum heads and percussion. A few things that came up: -Having a steady gig in Vegas with Zumanity by Cirque du Soleil -Early adopter of DW -NYC gigs -Blues shuffle is the basis for so many beats -Playing with Foreigner at 26 -Status of Cirque shows with COVID -Vegas musicianship -Auditioning for The Blue Man Group -Playing for DLR -Learning licks from Daru -Thomas Lang and practicing for 14 hours a day -The future of music   Follow Larry: larryaberman.com @larryaberdrum _____________________________ The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:  @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Nidia Martinez is a Vegas raised alternative r&b singer/songwriter. After graduating from Las Vegas Academy in 2016, she has performed solo and along side local bands at venues such as Brooklyn Bowl, The Foundation Room, Fergusons Downtown, and Downtown Container Park. Her music is heavily influenced by her personal experiences and interactions with the world around her.

Jadin Tredup is an Electrical Engineering PhD candidate at UNLV, with a focus in Control Systems, Machine Learning, and Computational Neuroscience. Upon moving to Las Vegas at a young age, Jadin attended the Las Vegas Academy of Arts where he focused on music. After graduating, he decided to stay in Las Vegas and attend UNLV with a focus in musical engineering. At one point he even went off to Spain for an additional 6-week course in sound production. This is where Jadin decided to pivot to electrical engineering. During his Master's Program Jadin built a Brain Computer Interface and was featured on the cover of UNLV's Engineering Department Magazine. Jadin has created a field on his own in Computational Neuroscience and is focused on creating a Brain Computer Interface for non-verbal communicators. He also has a goal to build a "smart sanctuary" for the pet-adoption centers and is committed to ethical AI integration. |CONNECT W/ JAKE GALLEN / THE GUEST LIST POD / JADIN TREDUP|@JakeGallen | @TheGuestListPod | @JadinTredup-Instagram | -Instagram | -Instagram-Twitter | -Twitter | -Twitter-Facebook | -Facebook | -Facebook-Linkedin Flow of the ShowWord's from Jake (0:00)Jadin Tredup's Introduction (3:45)Neuroscience & Neurology (8:27)Brain Computer Interfaces (13:55)Can Free Will be determined? (22:00)Theory of AI & Neural Networks (28:20)Ethics behind governing AI (35:45)Jadin's PhD Specializations (46:10)The Antiquing Academia Infrastructure (57:24)What's next? (1:04:31)Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (1:16:00)The Power of Music & Psychedelics (1:28:57)2 Questions and where to reach out? (1:47:05)|STREAMING ON ALL PLATFORMS|-Apple Podcasts-Spotify-Google Podcasts-Youtube-Overcast-Stitcher

Michael Naft is the Clark Country Commissioner of District A, here in Nevada. On January 4th of 2019, Michael was appointed to the position of Clark County Commissioner by Governor Sisolak. He is tied as the 5th youngest to ever represent the position. Michael is a born and raised Las Vegan, graduating from Las Vegas Academy and UNLV thereafter. At a young age Michael found himself involved in leadership and political organizations, such as being a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and serving on the staff of Dina Titus for 13 years. This 37-minute conversation covers Michael's backstory, an explanation as to what a Clark County Commissioner does, how the COVID pandemic has affected his campaign, and his thoughts on Governor Sisolak's Reopening strategy. Flow of the Show Jake's Introduction (0:00)Michael's first words (1:36)Who is Michael Naft? (3:09)What is a Clark County Commissioner? (7:50)How has the position of Clark County Commissioner been impacted by the COVID Pandemic? (13:51)On the Virtual Campaign Trail (18:05)Local Government & Politics (21:49)Reopening Las Vegas (30:25)2 Exit Questions & How to contact Michael Naft (35:25)|STREAMING ON ALL PLATFORMS|-Apple Podcasts-Spotify-Google Podcasts-Youtube -Overcast-Stitcher-Podchaser|CONNECT W/ JAKE GALLEN & THE GUEST LIST POD|@JakeGallen-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-Linkedin@TheGuestListPod-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook

Jazz Appin is a co-creator of SWANevada, Sex Workers Alliance of Nevada. SWAN is a community-led movement creating sanctuary spaces which support, validate, and celebrate Nevada sex workers. Before establishing SWAN in 2019, Jazz was born in Panama and moved to Las Vegas when she was 13 years old, where she attended and graduated from Las Vegas Academy and UNLV. While attending UNLV, Jazz majored in Gender & Sexuality Studies and become involved with multiple social organizations & movements. Thereafter she used her experience and education in social rights, social movements, and sex work to coalesce SWANevada into a sanctuary for the mistreated Sex Workers of Nevada. Las Vegas is primed to be a leader within the Sex Worker's Rights Movement due to its sexualized nature and sex worker dominated industry. This 105-minute conversation explains the theory behind sex work, what is a sex worker, and why SWANevada is creating a sanctuary for Sex Workers across Nevada. Flow of the Show Introduction (0:00)SWAN Talent Show (2:00)Who is Jazz Appin? (3:40)Building ground work at UNLV (6:08)Sexualizing Vegas (14:30)History of sex work (17:37)~~Who & What is a sex worker? (21:40)~~Building a sanctuary for full-service workers (32:40) ~~"What is free speech really?" (42:00)~~Tearing down frail walls (49:44)Effects of decriminalization (55:20)~~What is SWANevada? (1:05:22)~~About the March of Whores.....which was locally televised (1:21:00)Where Vegas stands within the Sex Worker's Rights Movement (1:26:50)What does Las Vegas mean to you? and closing out notes (1:36:13)|STREAMING ON ALL PLATFORMS|-Apple Podcasts-Spotify-Google Podcasts-Youtube -Overcast-Stitcher-Podchaser|CONNECT W/ JAKE GALLEN & THE GUEST LIST POD|@JakeGallen-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-Linkedin@TheGuestListPod-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, Shayla Love holds a diverse background in theatre, television, film and radio. During her time in Las Vegas, she was known as a spoken word poet and for 3 years, the youngest on-air personality at KCEP-FM Power 88. In 2011, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to further her creative career in film and television. Some of her network television credits include: Star, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar, and Ozark. She received a Suzi Bass Award in 2017 for her performance in the regional premiere of the Tony nominated play, "Eclipsed". Between stage and screen, Shayla lends her love of storytelling to creating and producing original content. Most recently, she was commissioned by the city of Las Vegas as the script writer for the 23rd year of the historical West Las Vegas Arts Center's Performing and Visual Arts Camp. In July 2019, her original musical “#Viral” premiered at The Smith Center in Las Vegas—the only Equity house in the state of the Nevada. This holiday season, she can be seen as "Kai" in the television movie Hip Hop Holiday alongside Ta'rhonda Jones, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Andra Fuller. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theactorslounge/support

Melanie Walker believes your mindset is reflected in your environment. As the owner of NEAT Method, a luxury professional organizing company, she’s passionate about helping busy people live in well-appointed spaces where they can shop in their own closets and help them create more time and space for the things they love the most.  Melanie and I talk the energy of things, be it anabolic or catabolic (oxygen v dead weight), the things we hold on to hoping to fit back into them, and healing through purging. I get a little personal advice on blending families and homes, honoring our partners, and why it is so important to clear our space so we can clear our minds.   Prior to staring NEAT Method, Melanie was a leading human resources professional with over 15 years of senior-level experience with MGM Resorts International. Melanie is a certified executive coach. She utilizes the powerful practice of core energy leadership that allows clients to gain clarity, focus and incredibly quick results. Melanie is passionate about the community and volunteers her time to several different organizations including: Nevada Ballet Theater, Las Vegas Ballet Company, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and Central Christian Church. She recently formed a partnership with Safe Nest to donate her clients unwanted items to support their mission to end domestic violence. Melanie leaves us with the brilliant advice to create a vision for our life. I love Melanie's advice to begin with the end in mind, whether it is a project or your life end game. You can find Melanie on IG @melaniewalkerxo. As always, please subscribe to this podcast, leave a review and don’t forget to share with your friends. I’m always interested in content that uplifts, so if you have things you’d like to hear about, please share them with me in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram @ms.jeanetteschneider or Twitter @msjwrites. If you want some help moving toward that intentional life, join me every week on my intention journey. I’m inviting you. Totally free. From my heart to your inbox. Sign up for my love notes at jeanetteschneider.com and before you even wake up on Monday mornings there will be a huge dose of motivation waiting for you. Yes, I will wake you up on Monday morning with intention setting prompts and give you some tips as to what is setting my soul on fire. On Fridays I’m going to remind you to let go, recharge, and love yourself up with some self care prompts to get present in your down time. Intentional living is where it’s at, y’all! Until next time – in the words of my grandma, “Love each other every day.” In your ears, filling your heart. Xo, J

B. Rose is a Vegas-based soul/R&B artist with a hip hop edge. Brittany discovered her passion for performing while attending the Las Vegas Academy and went on to study Vocal Performance, as well as music business at Berklee College of Music in Boston. She performs at various venues in Las Vegas, and In 2016 she won the Life Is Beautiful Battle of the Bands competition and the opportunity to perform at the festival alongside artists including J. Cole, Major Lazer, Flume, and Jack Garratt. Currently, B is working with producer Scott Damn on new music and just released a new visual for her single “Mr. E”. Visit Brittany online at: https://www.instagram.com/brosemusic

B. Rose is a Vegas-based soul/R&B artist with a hip hop edge. Brittany discovered her passion for performing while attending the Las Vegas Academy and went on to study Vocal Performance, as well as music business at Berklee College of Music in Boston. She performs at various venues in Las Vegas, and In 2016 she won the Life Is Beautiful Battle of the Bands competition and the opportunity to perform at the festival alongside artists including J. Cole, Major Lazer, Flume, and Jack Garratt. Currently, B is working with producer Scott Damn on new music and just released a new visual for her single “Mr. E”. Visit Brittany online at: https://www.instagram.com/brosemusic

  This week, Russ, Adam and I briefly talk about the passing of Adam West before going into our memories of murdered Optimus Prime, and why Street Fighter V still doesn’t have an Arcade Mode. I talk about dabbling with 8-bit computers and old school racism in general. You will learn the one racist slur that actually irritates Adam. Yeah, this episode is a totally not safe for work. I also had my 20-ish High School Reunion from the Las Vegas Academy, restoring my Commodore 128, and rediscovering how slow and weak our old computers really were. Eventually we discuss the current state of sports coming to Las Vegas. We bounced around all topics this week.

Nikki has been blessed with discovering her gifts as a singer/songwriter at a very early age. Her family has always played a major role in her evolution as an artist. In her early childhood, back in Camden, Arkansas, Nikki recalls belting out songs from the likes of Anita Baker & Shirley Murdock, alongside her Mom and creating her own tunes playing around on her grandma’s piano. At 9 years old, now living in Las Vegas, Nikki’s musical talents would continue to blossom. She, along with her older brother, Ne-Yo, participated in Kids For A Better Society (KFABS), a non-for-profit organization founded by their uncle, Jerry Smith. Here, Nikki received vocal lessons and began performing on stages in front of live audiences. Nikki went on to continue her musical quest by studying classical music, at the Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts. While attending the Academy, she along with two other classmates, formed KNIA, a 3 girl R&B/POP group. Nikki immediately took the spotlight in KNIA, as the lead singer and songwriter. Under the management of Terry Lynn Cason, of C&L Music, KNIA had the opportunity to work alongside other music industry pioneers including songwriting with Quincy Jones Jr. of QD3 Productions and vocal training with Mary Wilson of The Supremes. Nikki along with KNIA have also performed at many live venues including MTV’s “The Cut.” In 2003, Nikki decided to branch out and take on some independent projects that allowed her songwriting skills and talents to shine with numerous artists in the music industry including: Dr. Dre, Rodney Jerkins, Alonzo Jackson, Tiffany Villarreal (Aftermath), Ne-Yo (Def Jam Recordings), Kurt Farquhar (Farquhar Productions, Inc), and Nina Sky (Universal).

Ontario born Stevie Jewel is Katy Perry meets Country with a twist of Southern Rock. Multi award winning and grammy nominated before she turned 20, STEVIE has performed at The White House, Canadian Country Music Awards, and all over the U.S. to great acclaim. A graduate of The Royal Conservatory in Canada, Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts and the Atlanta Music Academy, STEVIE's powerful storytelling and stunning vocal presence highlight her unique artistic identity which connects her to her audience across the globe. STEVIE's single “MEMORY LANE” scored extensive airplay on CBC Radio in Jewel's homeland of Canada in late 2015. Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, STEVIE is finishing her last year at Nashville's premier music school, BELMONT UNIVERSITY ( BRAD PAISLEY, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE are Alums) She is collaborating with Nashville's A-listers like Country Hall of Famer Tom Douglas (LADY ANTEBELLUM, TIM MCGRAW), and Pop writer/ producers JODI MARR ( CAROLE KING, RICKY MARTIN) and Will Edwards ( Dexter, Burn Notice, The Sopranos.) on a new collection of songs and looking forward to a UK tour for Summer 2016.

Kelly checks out Boyz II Men. Serena Henry sings to Gladys Knight. Working with Smokey Robinson. Winning the Apollo talent show. Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. Kelly lip-syncs.

Kelly checks out Boyz II Men. Serena Henry sings to Gladys Knight. Working with Smokey Robinson. Winning the Apollo talent show. Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. Kelly lip-syncs. Show Notes: Host: Kelly Clinton Guest: Serena Henry E-mail and live chat questions If you have a question you’d like answered on the show, visit the […]