WC Podcast
Episodes
186 episodes
Season 6- Episode 11: Doug Cotter
It starts in motion with airports, early mornings, and a relentless pursuit of purpose as Doug Cotter shares in this episode how his journey from the U.S. Army to leading a national workforce organization became a mission to change lives at sca...
Season 6- Episode 10: Caleb Cage
From combat zones to the heart of Nevada’s future, Caleb Cage shares a story shaped by service, leadership, and relentless purpose. In this episode, he opens up about his journey from West Point and Iraq to leading statewide initiatives and bui...
Season 6- Episode 9: Brett Harris and Toni Giddens
Two paths, one mission, and a system quietly transforming lives across Nevada. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Nevada Labor Commissioner Brett Harris and Apprenticeship Council Director Toni Giddens reveal how registered a...
Season 6- Episode 8: Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater
Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, interim president of Nevada State University, leads a powerful story shaped by service, education, and a defining moment for Nevada’s future. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, she shares how her jour...
Season 6- Episode 7: Kirk Stowers
A cowboy detour, a career built from the ground up, and a leader behind one of Southern Nevada’s growing environmental consulting firms. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Kirk Stowers of Broadbent & Associates shares how...
Season 6- Episode 6: Sandra Douglass Morgan
A Las Vegas upbringing, a historic first, and a leader shaping the future of the NFL. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Sandra Douglass Morgan, president of the Las Vegas Raiders, shares how growing up on the eas...
Season 6- Episode 5: Mallory Gott
A bold leap, a coffee shop competition, and a diner built on heart. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Mallory Gott, co-owner and CEO of Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner, shares how an unexpected career turn and a leap of ...
Season 6- Episode 4: Nikki Fargas
Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas shares the powerful journey that took her from a small town in Tennessee to the helm of one of the most successful franchises in women’s professional sports. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Pod...
Season 6- Episode 3: Christopher Sewell
From a Reno native with a business degree to Director of Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR), Christopher Sewell shares the real story behind Nevada’s workforce transformation. In this dynamic episode of the W...
Season 6- Episode 2: Marc Badain
From Queens to the Strip, Marc Badain, President of the Las Vegas Athletics, shares a cinematic journey through sports leadership, analytics, and the vision behind Las Vegas’ next iconic ballpark. In this compelling episode of the Workforce Con...
Season 6- Episode 1: Tyler Merritt
Tyler Merritt returns home for a raw, powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and survival. In the electrifying first episode of Season 6 of the Workforce Connections podcast, the bestselling author and Las Vegas native reflect...
Season 5- Episode 31: Dr. Stacy Klippenstein
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, the new president of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), takes us on a powerful journey from his Montana roots to the helm of one of the region’s most impactful institutions. As he shar...
Season 5- Episode 34: Jason Briggs
In the final episode ever recorded in the original WC studio, host Jaime Cruz sits down with entrepreneur Jason Briggs, who went from a garage in Chino to building and selling multimillion-dollar companies. Their conversation unfolds like a rea...
Season 5- Episode 33: Jhone Ebert
Superintendent Jhone Ebert has led education systems from Nevada to New York and now oversees 300,000 students in the nation’s fifth-largest school district. She joins the WC Podcast to share the journey that shaped her and the vision she is dr...
Season 5- Episode 32: Mark and Samantha Steele
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, Mark and Samantha Steele are the powerhouse siblings behind The Blooming Bistro and the Restaurant Hospitality Institute. Their mission is to transform lives in Las Vegas through hospi...
Season 5- Episode 30: Dr. Chris Heavey
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) President Dr. Chris Heavey shares his inspiring journey from Chicago to Las Vegas and how he’s leading the charge to align higher education with Southe...
Season 5- Episode 29: Danielle Casey
A new era is rising in Southern Nevada. When Danielle Casey, President and CEO of LVGEA, takes the mic, she reveals what it really takes to transform a region. From her climb through Arizona, California, and New Mexico to leading the charge in ...
Season 5- Episode 28: Governor Joe Lombardo
In this special episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, host Jaime Cruz sits down with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a former sheriff, soldier, and lifelong public servant, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, accountability, a...
Season 5- Episode 27: Kim Jefferies and Erik Hansen
What if Southern Nevada could not only manage homelessness but truly solve it? In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, host Jaime Cruz talks with Kim Jefferies, President and CEO of Campus for Hope, and Erik Hansen, Chief Sustaina...
Season 5- Episode 26: Stephanie Garcia-Vause
Across seasons of uncertainty and growth, Stephanie learned to build doors where walls once stood. In this episode, she shares a practical playbook for turning vision into results people can feel, with strategy, community, and accountability at...
Season 5- Episode 25: Brigadier General Lawrence T. Sullivan
From moving across the Midwest to commanding one of the Air Force’s most advanced wings, Brigadier General Lawrence T. Sullivan’s story is one of resilience and leadership. In this episode, he reveals how Nellis Air Force Base operates like a c...
Season 5- Episode 24: Tam & Kerry Larnerd
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we hear the story of Tam and Kerry Larnerd, two long-time educators whose careers shaped thousands of students in Southern Nevada. Kerry, originally from South Africa, grew up in Carson City...
Season 5- Episode 23: Anisa Stechert
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we meet Anisa Stechert, a Licensed Master Social Worker and psychedelic integration therapist at Nushama in New York City. Born in Las Vegas, Anisa moved to Florida at age 11 but has ...