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The Power of Connection Podcast
The Community Spotlight Podcast, "The Power of Connection," shines a light on local business owners and creatives in Southern Nevada, delving into their impactful roles within our communities. Through insightful conversations, we explore the profound importance of forging connections and how these connections foster growth and unity in our local neighborhoods.
Episodes
45 episodes
041: Luis Barraza on Entrepreneurship, G Media, and Building a Media Empire
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with Luis Barraza, entrepreneur and co-founder of G Media, for a conversation about building something from nothing and learning to navi...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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34:10
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040: Leif Graham: The Relentless Drive to Build Hydra
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, Sandy York sits down with Leif Graham, Las Vegas native and founder of HYDRA, a premium functional energy drink designed to deliver clean focus without the jitters or crash. What began as an I...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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49:40
039: Danny Chandia: Creating Hope Through Filmmaking
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, Sandy sits down with Danny Chandia of Desert Cactus Films and for the first time, they’re meeting and getting to know each other on the mic. The conversation begins with a po...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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38:03
038: Let It Rip with Nikki Belanger: Ripping the Band-Aid Off Creativity
In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with someone very special to the show, her very own podcast engineer and producer, Nikki Belanger. <...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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36:49
037: Closing Season 3 Strong: Endurance, Purpose & the Creator Journey with Co-Host Ryan Flowers
The Season 3 finale of The Power of Connection Podcast closes with intention, insight, and momentum as Sandy York welcomes back Ryan Flowers, this time as a guest co-host to help wrap the season and reflect on the journey o...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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1:17:34
036: Building a Creative Hub: Inside Green Apple Studios with Pete Sullivan
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with Pete Sullivan, founder of Green Apple Studios in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to build a creative studio from the ground ...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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50:06
035: Directing the Dream: Colten Dietz on Starting Young & Leading with Vision
In this compelling episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with Colten Dietz, Film Director, Writer, and Producer, to unpack the journey that led him into the film industry and the mindset required to thrive in it....
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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38:00
034: Producing Your Passion with Sam Dever
In this inspiring episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with Sam Dever—host of The Sam Dever Podcast, founder of Produce Your Passion, and owner of Sam Dever Productions<...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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1:01:36
033: Community, Creativity, and Connection with Karim Singleton
On this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York welcomes Karim Singleton—a creator whose journey embodies resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of passion.Karim’s story begins in the earl...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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49:09
032: Power Couple in Media - Love, Travel & Entrepreneurship with Chris Fulcher and Savannah Woods
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with power couple Chris Fulcher and Savannah Woods, the creative duo behind Sin City Creatives. Chris, a veteran photo...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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45:31
031: Inside the Nevada Women’s Film Festival with Hannah Utecht
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York welcomes Hannah Utecht, a passionate Las Vegas-based creative whose work spans from video production at the Mob Museum to her leadership role as Events & Promotions D...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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36:08
030: From TV Editor to Media Strategist: Robert Condol’s Journey
In this episode of The Power of Connection, host Sandy York sits down with Robert Condol, a seasoned television editor turned Vegas-based media strategist, to explore the journey of creative reinvention, entrepreneu...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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52:11
029: Ali The Gran Finali: A Creative Force in the Las Vegas Film Community
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with the unstoppable Ali "The Gran Finali"—an artist, model, actor, director, podcaster, and photographer—whose journey is nothing short of ext...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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44:34
028: Why Local Businesses Need a Voice: Real Vegas, Real Stories with Coyal Harrison, creator of Visit Vegas Places
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with Coyal Harrison, the dynamic creator of Visit Vegas Places, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the real stories behind Las Vegas’ local businesses, entrepreneurs, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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43:56
027: Fueling Creativity: A Deep Dive with Award-Winning Writer/Director JoJo Scanlon
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with award-winning Las Vegas writer and director JoJo Scanlon to explore the vibrant creativity that fuels his life and career.
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:01:56
026: Behind the Mic: Biggest Lessons in Podcasting and Content Creation with Austin Alvarez
In this compelling episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York sits down with Austin Alvarez, a local Las Vegas podcast producer, digital content creator, and the host of The Truly Bizarre and Calls from the Beyond. Together, th...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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53:02
025: Harmonizing Life: Dean Gray’s Journey Through Music and Connection
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, host Sandy York welcomes Dean Gray, a gifted musician, engineer, and music producer who made the bold move from Boston to Las Vegas three years ago, determined to carve out his place in the mu...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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19:08
024: Behind the Camera: How Angel C. Found His Path in Film
In this episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, Sandy dives deep into the creative mind of Angel C., a versatile film director, podcast producer, and commercial producer for Fox5 Las Vegas. Angel takes us through his dynamic journey, starti...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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35:59
023: Redefining the Future: Hazel Brown's Visionary Journey to Community Leadership
In this inspiring episode of "The Power of Connection Podcast", we sit down with Hazel Brown, a remarkable community leader from Las Vegas dedicated to empowering women. Hazel's journey from the healthcare industry to becoming a catalyst for ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:02:42
022: Empowering Women to Embody Their True Selves with Zoi Brees
In this powerful episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, co-hosts Sandy and Shelly sit down with Zoi Brees, a trailblazer dedicated to empowering women to live their most fulfilled lives. Zoi shares her mission to reach and support women st...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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32:40
021: Radio Waves of Change: Itzi Ortega’s Mission to Inform and Inspire
In this compelling episode of The Power of Connection Podcast, co-hosts Sandy and Shelly sit down with the dynamic Itzi Ortega, the vibrant radio host of "Hablando de" on Latino Beats Radio Station. Itzi is a passionate advocate for the Spanish...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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53:11
020: Rebuilding After Divorce and Loss with Becky Moreno
In this heartfelt episode of The Power of Connection podcast, co-hosts Sandy and Shelly sit down with Becky Moreno, an inspiring woman who has triumphed over immense personal challenges. Becky opens up about the painful period in her life when ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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56:44
019: Mindset Mastery: Building Inner Resilience with Sally Allen
Welcome to another empowering episode of The Power of Connection podcast with your hosts, Sandy and Shelly! In this episode, we are thrilled to have the inspiring Sally Allen, executive coach and fellow podcaster, join us for an intimate conver...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:04:30
018: Teeing Up Success: Life Lessons from the Golf Course with Trey Sanders
Join hosts Sandy and Shelly on this enlightening episode of The Power of Connection podcast as they dive into the world of golf with local real estate agent and avid golfer, Trey Sanders.In this episode, Trey opens up about his passion f...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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38:25
017: Unveiling the Gift of Grit: Makea Macaluso's Journey of Discovery and Empowerment
In this episode of "The Power of Connection Podcast," hosts Sandy York and Shelly Tench sit down with the remarkable Makea Macaluso, a force to be reckoned with in both the real estate industry and the entrepreneurial world of Las Vegas. Makea,...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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41:50