The Best Dam Podcast
The Best Dam Podcast is your resource for discovering business, adventure tourism, and Boulder City living. As the home of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, we want to invite all who will listen to come Discover, Explore, and Unwind.
Episodes
131 episodes
Boulder City Hospital Foundation: Art, Galas, and Funding Life-Saving Care
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Leslie Woodbury, the Director of the Boulder City Hospital Foundation, to discuss the vital role the foundation plays in maintaining local healthcare. From its ...
Lady Lux Cleaning: Workforce Development, Second Chances, and Clean Spaces
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Celeste Interrante, the founder of Lady Lux Cleaning, a woman-owned business in Nevada built on the pillars of sustainability, non-toxic standards, and a radical ...
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The Man Behind the Machine: Fortune Tellers, Slot Machines, and Animatronics
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Olaf Stanton, the founder of Characters Unlimited, to discuss his 40-year journey as the creative force behind some of the world's most iconic animatronic figures...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: The 60-Year Legacy of Emergency Aid of Boulder City
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Kathleen Morris and Mary Ralph, the current and past presidents of Emergency Aid of Boulder City (EABC). They explore the 60-year history of this vital volunteer-led org...
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Las Vegas Wedding Connection: The Wedding Industry's Role in the Las Vegas Economy
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Joni Moss Graham, the owner of Las Vegas Wedding Connection, to discuss her 35-year journey as a leader in the world-renowned Las Vegas wedding industry. From her...
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Business Kung Fu: Mastery of Mind, Body, and Bottom Line
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Craig Cooke, the founder of C-Squared Professional Consulting and author of Business Kung Fu, to discuss his transition from a 26-year career as a...
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Immaculate Restoration: Navigating the Toughest Moments in Business and Home Ownership
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, our Jill sits down with Steve Pieri, the owner of Immaculate Restoration & Carpet Care, to discuss his 28-year journey as a business leader in the Las Vegas valley. From his earl...
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Silver State Stitch Shop: Keeping Traditional Crafts Alive in Boulder City
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Jessica Whittaker, the creative force behind Silver State Stitch Shop, to discuss her journey as a homegrown entrepreneur in Boulder City. A lifelong resident with deep commu...
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Strengthening the Chamber’s Collective Voice by Empowering Boulder City’s Business Community
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with John Barlow, the newly appointed Investor Relations Director for the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. A lifelong resident with a deep community legacy, John brings a un...
Connecting Communities: 34-Miles of Cycling, Hiking, and History on the River Mountains Loop Trail
In this episode of CommunityCast, Howard Fox is joined by Paul Grube, the President of the River Mountains Loop Trail Partnership. Paul shares the fascinating history of this 34-mile paved trail and how it evolved from a "trail to nowhere...
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Saving Lives One Float at a Time: The Mission of ISR Instructor Lynette Porter
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Lynette Porter, a certified Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) instructor based in Boulder City. With drowning being the leading cause of accidental death for childr...
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Boulder City Chamber CommunityCast Spotlight: Kayak Adventures and Tours with Evolution Expeditions
Welcome to the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce's CommunityCast. Host Howard Fox sits down with Kristin Herr, co-owner of Evolution Expeditions, to discover how this unique business is helping locals and visitors alike explore the incredible na...
Stirring Up Success: How The Bourbon Babe Creates Experiences in Boulder City
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill is joined by Angie Rafferty, the creative entrepreneur behind The Bourbon Babe and the current office administrator for the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Angie shares her journey o...
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Behind the Design: How Valiant Supply Serves the First Responder Community
Behind the Design: How Valiant Supply Serves the First Responder CommunityIn this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill is joined by Justin Lomprey, the creative force behind Valiant Supply. Justin shares his ...
Empowering the Next Generation of Young Women
Empowering the Next Generation of Young WomenIn this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, host Jill Lagan is joined by Michaela Taylor, the current Mrs. Las Vegas America and a contestant for the upcoming Mrs. Nevada America title. Mi...
Live Your Bold: The Making of Sierra 914 with Will Turner & Ryan Dugger
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, your Host, Jill Lagan, is joined by ultra-endurance athlete Will Turner and filmmaker Ryan Dugger. Will and Ryan break down the...
Raelynn’s Flower Garden — The inspiring story of a special needs child and her family’s incredible resilience
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill is joined by author Magon Peuker, who shares her incredible journey of escaping an abusive marriage, navigating life as a special needs parent, and finding her voice to write the bestse...
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Stop Selling, Start Storytelling: How to Make Your Customer the Hero of Your Brand's Narrative
In a typically "off-the-rails" session on The Best Dam Podcast, Jill chats with Alex Raffi, the creative force behind Imagine Communications. Alex, a self-proclaimed impulsiv...
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Empowering Community Fundraising with SchoolAuction.Net
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill is joined by Roger Devine, a partner at SchoolAuction.net. As a former PTA president who saw vit...
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Marketing for Boulder City: The Power of Targeted Direct Mail
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill is joined by Tim Knifton of RSVP Las Vegas. Tim breaks down the powerful and su...
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Navigating Your Financial Future: A Guide to Wealth Management
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Heather Sabatello, a dedicated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Boulder City. Heather shares insights from her second career, explaining her passion for helping clients achieve ...
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Intermountain Health, Children's Hospital of Nevada, and World-Class Pediatric Care
How Intermountain Health is Bringing World-Class Pediatric Care to NevadaIn this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Larry Barnard, President of Intermount...
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Building Trust and Resilience Through Relationship-Driven Marketing
In today's episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill chats with Remso Martinez, CEO of Marketer on the Run. Jill & Remso d...
