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Candice Gonzales
Starting a Business

Candice Gonzales

After a profound loss, Candice Gonzales embarked on a journey to honor her grandmother's legacy, transforming a mobile coffee venture into a burgeoning cultural hub with a permanent café on the horizon.

Impact Plumbing
Entrepreneurship

Impact Plumbing

Joe Haiston arrived in Las Vegas with a singular vision, transforming a humble plumbing venture into a beacon of trust and quality, redefining what it means to build a lasting legacy.

Mikey C.
Entrepreneurship

Mikey C.

Mikey C. transformed a leap of faith into a thriving media company, proving that betting on oneself is the most powerful investment.

Edith Cuevas
Work / Life Balance

Edith Cuevas

After years in a different field, Edith Cuevas found her stride in accounting for a local culinary favorite, discovering a sustainable path that prioritizes both professional growth and cherished family time.

Nery Haro
Entrepreneurship

Nery Haro

Nery Haro’s journey with Slanging Tacos is a testament to resilience, family, and the power of community, transforming humble beginnings into a thriving Las Vegas culinary brand.

Maya Alvarez
Starting a Business

Maya Alvarez

A single mom, a $3,000 tax return, and a shop wedged between two neon signs downtown.

Devin Carter
Career Pivots

Devin Carter

Twelve years dealing cards, then a full career pivot into tech — no bootcamp, no CS degree.

Priya Shah
Community Impact

Priya Shah

Every Saturday at 5:30 a.m., a folding table becomes the most reliable meal in the neighborhood.

Andre Jones
Creative Pursuits

Andre Jones

The muralist behind six of the Arts District's most-photographed walls on why the city is his sketchbook.

Sofía Méndez
Entrepreneurship

Sofía Méndez

She started with one bucket and a Craigslist ad. Six years later, Desert Clean Co. has 34 employees.

Nia Whitaker
Leadership & Mentorship

Nia Whitaker

No membership, no fee, no LinkedIn hustle. Just a room, a whiteboard, and a hard question.

Marcus Freeman
Lessons Learned

Marcus Freeman

The retired executive on regret, timing, and the one meeting he wishes he'd walked out of.

Rachel Kim
Overcoming Adversity

Rachel Kim

A closed restaurant, a health scare, and one 4-mile hike at Red Rock that became a daily practice.

Jamal Booker
Taking Action

Jamal Booker

A 34-year-old software engineer on the ridiculously small step that ended a decade of stuck.

Lena Ortiz
Work / Life Balance

Lena Ortiz

A single mom of two, a hospital job, and a very small, very stubborn morning routine.