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Episode # 45
Jason Brown, President and CEO at Marketplace Chaplains

Jason Brown, President and CEO at Marketplace Chaplains, has spent over 20 years with the company starting out as the CMO, and brings a great deal of experience in sales, marketing, branding, and strategic initiatives. In this episode, Jason talks about what it takes to be a great leader, creating your own opportunities, the importance of making sure your team knows you care, and what it means to be a great coach and mentor.

Episode # 45
Jason Brown, President and CEO at Marketplace Chaplains
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Episode # 44
Anika Howard, President and CEO at Wondr Nation

Anika Howard, President and CEO at Wondr Nation has 20 years of experience in the gaming and entertainment industries with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies. In this episode, Anika provides insight into her career in both Tribal and corporate gaming as well as her experience working on the supplier side of the industry. She touches on what she looks for when hiring, the skills needed to be successful, the biggest changes in the gaming industry since she started, and tips for women who aspire to be a CEO.

Episode # 44
Anika Howard, President and CEO at Wondr Nation
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Episode # 43
Lauren Seiler, Founder, CEO & Principal Consultant of Global Gaming Advisors, LLC

Lauren Seiler, Founder, CEO & Principal Consultant of Global Gaming Advisors, LLC, has 20 years of experience in senior corporate development, business development, strategy, and investor relations in the Casino, Gaming, iGaming, and Sports Betting industries.  In this episode, Lauren discusses her career path from Wall Street to the corporate side of casinos and gaming, advice on what it takes to succeed, the importance of seeking out mentors, maintaining your integrity, and embracing change.

Episode # 43
Lauren Seiler, Founder, CEO & Principal Consultant of Global Gaming Advisors, LLC
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Episode # 42
Sarah Webster, VP of Accounting and Finance at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel

Sarah Webster, the VP of Accounting and Finance at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel, has been with the company for over 23 years and brings a unique perspective on what it took to grow and progress in her career while staying with the same company. In this episode, Sarah provides valuable insight into the skillsets she looks for when hiring, the importance of having a good mentor, keys to building a good team, how accounting has evolved in the casino industry and the importance to not just focus on your career but to also take care of your personal wellness. 

Episode # 42
Sarah Webster, VP of Accounting and Finance at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
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Episode # 41
Dominic Orozco, President & CMO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos

Dominic Orozco is the President & CMO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos and has over 20 years of experience in casino marketing and operations.  In this episode, Dominic provides valuable insights on how having a background of diverse work experience has helped him in his role today, having passion and creating a winning culture as a leader, the characteristics of people who make a difference and empowering people to do great work,  how marketing and operations together create a good brand, and buying into the mission and vision of your company.

Episode # 41
Dominic Orozco, President & CMO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos
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Episode # 40
Hannah Tooker, SVP, Customer Engagement & Experience at LT.

Hannah Tooker is the SVP of Customer Engagement & Experience at LT and brings over 10 years of experience in content marketing and brand strategy. In this episode, Hannah discusses the significance of audience engagement and authenticity, combining creativity and data in marketing strategies, tips for interviewing, and the various sources that inspire her creativity.

Episode # 40
Hannah Tooker, SVP, Customer Engagement & Experience at LT.
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Episode # 39
Andrew Economon, General Manager of the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino

Andrew Economon is the General Manager of the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino and has over 30 years of extensive experience in the food and beverage, entertainment, hospitality, and casino industries.  In this episode, Andrew touches on the importance of creating a guest experience that sets you apart, having great communication with all levels of team members, having passion for what you are doing, and building great relationships. 

Episode # 39
Andrew Economon, General Manager of the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
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Episode # 38
Kari Stout-Smith, General Manager of Cache Creek Casino Resort

Kari Stout-Smith is the General Manager for Cache Creek Casino Resort and has over 25 years of extensive experience in the casino industry.  In this episode, she provides valuable insight into the evolving casino industry, strategies for hiring the best talent, and finding the place that will allow you to stay true to yourself!

Episode # 38
Kari Stout-Smith, General Manager of Cache Creek Casino Resort
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Episode # 37
Andrew Bernstein, Hall of Fame Photographer and Illustrator of the Best Selling Book “The Mamba Mentality”

Bernstein's photography has appeared in thousands of newspapers and magazine covers worldwide, as well as significant advertising campaigns, for nearly forty years. He is a Hall of Fame photographer and arguably the best sports photographer ever. In this interview, we unpack the key to longevity, how to master your craft, what he learned from Kobe, and how that led to the creation of the best-selling book "Mamba Mentality," and so much more!

Episode # 37
Andrew Bernstein, Hall of Fame Photographer and Illustrator of the Best Selling Book “The Mamba Mentality”
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