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Get Your Management On – A Conversation with Brian Scroggins, CEO of Emergency Management Foundation

Time to talk leadership under pressure and service in the moments that matter most. Gina Yager sits down with Brian Scroggins, CEO of the Emergency Management Foundation and longtime emergency management leader who has helped guide Southern Nevada through some of its most challenging crises. With a career spanning both business and government, Brian’s path to public service was shaped by a calling that ultimately led him to statewide emergency management in Nevada.  Hear about what it takes to respond during major community crises and the coordination involved in supporting spiritual care, volunteers, and donations during those critical moments. Brian shares what leadership looks like in real time during disaster response, how those experiences have informed his work supporting large-scale events like Formula 1 and the Super Bowl, and his role today as a chaplain for first responder agencies, supporting those who serve on the front lines.   Whether you’re interested in leadership, public service, or community resilience, Brian offers a thoughtful look at service, preparedness, and supporting others in difficult moments.  Learn more about Emergency Management Foundation at https://emfserves.org/ [https://emfserves.org/].

Get Your Cause On – A Conversation with Beth Flory, CEO of S.A.F.E. House

Time to talk purpose and transformation! Gina Yager sits down with Beth Flory, the fearless leader at S.A.F.E. House who is dedicated to supporting Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable communities, one survivor, one child, and one family at a time. From answering crisis hotline calls in 2009 to rising through the ranks as Children's Advocate, Director of Operations, and ultimately CEO in 2021, Beth has dedicated her life to making sure no one in our valley faces domestic violence alone.  Get the inside story on one of Southern Nevada’s most comprehensive domestic violence agencies, why ending the cycle of violence isn’t just a mission, it’s an urgent community imperative, and how S.A.F.E. House bridges the gap between crisis intervention and long-term healing. Whether you’re a community advocate, a business leader, or someone who cares about building a stronger Las Vegas, Beth offers thoughtful insight into resilience, leadership, and the role we all play in creating a safer community.   For more information visit https://safehousenv.org/ [https://safehousenv.org/]

Get Your Journalism On – A Conversation with Jon Ralston, Founder of The Nevada Independent

Time to talk truth and accountability! Gina Yager sits down with Jon Ralston, the legendary political journalist who’s been holding Nevada’s power players accountable for over four decades. From his start as the night police reporter at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 1984 to founding The Nevada Independent in 2017, Jon’s unwavering commitment to fearless journalism has shaped how Nevadans understand their state.  Get the inside story on building a nonprofit news organization from scratch, the evolution of political journalism from print to digital-first reporting, and why independent media matters more than ever. Jon opens up about mentoring the next generation of journalists who now lead newsrooms across Nevada and nationally, the most memorable stories he’s covered, and his philosophy on persistence and integrity in an era of media transformation.  Whether you’re an aspiring journalist, politically engaged citizen, or business leader who values accountability, Jon's insights on covering Nevada politics and building something meaningful will inspire you to think differently about the power of independent journalism.  For more information, visit www.thenevadaindependent.com [https://www.thenevadaindependent.com/] or connect with The Nevada Independent on social media.

Get Your Tech On – A Conversation with Joshua Leavitt, Founder of Tech Alley

Time to talk tech and transformation! Gina Yager sits down with Joshua Leavitt, the visionary entrepreneur who's been rewiring Nevada's economic future — one startup, one student, and one policy at a time. From his days as Chief Information Officer at Maverick Aviation Group to founding Tech Alley, IONnovate, and Nevada's only private post-secondary software engineering school, Josh has made it his mission to put Southern Nevada on the tech map.  Get the inside story on building a thriving innovation ecosystem from the ground up, why diversifying Nevada's economy beyond gaming and hospitality isn't just smart — it's essential, and how he's bridging the gap between industry needs and workforce training. Josh opens up about the leap from corporate world to entrepreneur, mentoring the next generation of tech talent from city halls to classrooms, and what it truly takes to shape STEM education policy at the state level.  Whether you're an aspiring founder, a seasoned business leader, or simply someone who believes Nevada's best days are ahead, Josh's insights on community-building, risk-taking, and reinvention will challenge you to think bigger about what's possible right here in Las Vegas.

Get Your Recovery On – A Conversation with Stacey Zierath-Campa

Time to talk recovery and resilience! Gina Yager sits down with Stacey Zierath, Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Hospital, a healthcare leader with more than 35 years of experience who has made it her life's work to support individuals and families on the road to recovery. Stacey's journey took her from leading major healthcare organizations in the Seattle-Tacoma region to overseeing physician group operations across 15 hospitals in Nevada and California — and ultimately to Southern Nevada, where she's now championing access to compassionate addiction treatment.  Get the inside story on what drew Stacey to the recovery space and what it took to help launch Las Vegas Recovery Hospital. Stacey opens up about the milestones that shaped her career, how the hospital is redefining what's possible in addiction treatment, and what keeps her motivated every single day doing this deeply important work. She also shares how she sees the connection between healthcare and broader community wellness — and why that connection drives everything she does.  Whether you're a healthcare professional, someone touched by addiction, or a community leader who believes in the power of recovery, Stacey's insights on advancing access to treatment and making a difference in Southern Nevada will inspire you to think differently about what compassionate healthcare can look like.  For more information, visit www.lvrhn.com [http://www.lvrhn.com/] or connect with Las Vegas Recovery Hospital on social media.