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Brigitte Saria, Chief People & Infrastructure Officer at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Brigitte Saria is a results-oriented and highly accomplished top Human Resources Executive with proven experience in human resources leadership and business management. In this episode, she speaks to the constantly changing state of recruitment, how relationships are at the heart of success, and lessons from 30 years in the business.

Episode # 20
Brigitte Saria, Chief People & Infrastructure Officer at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Erica Kosemund, Senior Director of Gaming Brand & Partnerships for Choctaw Nation

In this episode, Erica discusses the advantages of having an influencer social marketing strategy, key lessons from over 15 years in casino marketing, how to create an impactful brand and so much more!

Episode # 19
Erica Kosemund, Senior Director of Gaming Brand & Partnerships for Choctaw Nation
Bob Boughner, Private Investor, Advisor and Former CEO of Borgata

Bob Boughner is one of the most respected names in the casino & hotel industry and has 40+ years of executive leadership experience at the Boyd Gaming Corporation. Bob is well known for successfully opening & operating the Borgata and for being an innovative leader who oversaw business development and operations for multiple properties.

Episode # 18
Bob Boughner, Private Investor, Advisor and Former CEO of Borgata
Cara Silletto, President and Chief Retention Officer at Magnet Culture

Cara is a trusted resource that companies utilize in the subject of retention. Cara and her incredible team of experts give leaders the resources to implement solutions that keep team members longer and help foster loyalty. In this interview, Cara discusses common misconceptions about generations in the workplace, the new world we live in, trends leaders need to be paying attention to, and more!

Episode # 17
Cara Silletto, President and Chief Retention Officer at Magnet Culture
Shondra DeLoach-Perea , VP of Field Services, Call Centers, & Technology Operations at IGT

Shondra brings 14+ years of product and customer service experience with IGT. She is a pro at understanding all facets of gaming product operations, but what is most impressive about Shondra is her dedication to serve, lead and inspire others in the gaming industry.

Episode # 16
Shondra DeLoach-Perea , VP of Field Services, Call Centers, & Technology Operations at IGT
Joe Pulizzi, Founder of The Tilt, Best-Selling Author, Strategist and Content Entrepreneur

Joe is the authority on all things content marketing and helped coin the term in the early 2000’s. He found the Content Marketing Institute, The Tilt and has written several best-selling books on content marketing.

Episode # 15
Joe Pulizzi, Founder of The Tilt, Best-Selling Author, Strategist and Content Entrepreneur
Dr. Bryan K. Williams, Keynote Speaker, Author & Consultant

Dr. Bryan K Williams strives to bring the best out of people through servant leadership. Bryan provides training and consulting expertise to hundreds of organizations across the globe, in over 20 industries ranging from Healthcare to Luxury Hotels. In this episode Bryan touches on converting challenges into strengths, investing time with your top talent, and how you can level up your company culture.

Episode # 14
Dr. Bryan K. Williams, Keynote Speaker, Author & Consultant
Kenji Hall, COO of Gaming at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

With a career spanning over 30 years, Kenji has a passion for the casino & hospitality industry that is unmatched. He currently serves as the COO of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and in this episode discusses lessons, tips, trends, engagement and much more!

Episode # 13
Kenji Hall, COO of Gaming at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Grant Irons, Former NFL Player & CEO of Grant Iron Enterprises

Grant Irons played five seasons in the NFL and was an academic athlete of the year. In this conversation, Grant discusses his relationship with Warren Buffet, lessons from Notre Dame, his growth mindset, and how he has transitioned to having successful businesses after the NFL.

Episode # 12
Grant Irons, Former NFL Player & CEO of Grant Iron Enterprises