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Get Your Impact On – A Conversation with DeAndre Esteen of Barclays Bank US

In this episode we sit down with DeAndre Esteen, a true champion of community engagement and corporate citizenship in Henderson, Nevada. As the VP and Contact Center Site Coordinator at Barclays Bank US, DeAndre oversees the Citizenship and community agenda for the bank’s largest Operations site in the US Consumer Bank, connecting colleagues with meaningful volunteer opportunities and building strategic partnerships with local nonprofits and schools. 

Recognized as one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “40 Under Forty” in 2021 and named a “JA Hero” by Junior Achievement of Las Vegas, DeAndre exemplifies what it means to be a public servant. When he’s not building bridges between business and community, you’ll find him spending time with his family or coaching youth flag football for the Henderson Flag Football League. Join us as DeAndre shares insights on leveraging corporate resources for community good, the importance of authentic partnerships, and how chambers of commerce can drive meaningful social impact.   

For more information, visit www.hendersonchamber.com or connect with DeAndre Esteen on social media. 

Get Your Supply Chain On — A Conversation with Mihir Wagh of Aristocrat Gaming

Time to talk global operations! Gina Yager sits down with Mihir Wagh, the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Manufacturing & Logistics at Aristocrat Gaming – an industry-leading global gaming content and technology company. From his decade-plus background in Michigan solving operational challenges for automotive and premier technology brands to overseeing Aristocrat’s integration centers across Tulsa, Las Vegas, Barcelona, and beyond, Mihir’s career is a masterclass in building high-performing teams that thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.

Beyond the boardroom, Mihir brings that same leadership energy to his community. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for both the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Goodie 2 Shoes, he’s proof that the best leaders don’t stop at the office door. Whether you’re in operations, supply chain, or simply inspired by leaders who show up fully at work and in the community, Mihir’s insights on building resilient teams, delivering results, and giving back will leave you motivated to level up in every area of your life.

For more information, visit www.aristocrat.com or connect with Mihir on social media.

Get Your Innovation On – A Conversation with Heather Brown of StartUp Vegas

On this episode of Get Your Chat on, we sit down with Heather Brown, President of StartUp Vegas and elected member of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, representing District 6 in Southern Nevada. A proud Las Vegas native, Western High School and UNLV alumna, and first-generation college graduate, Heather co-founded StartUp Vegas, a nonprofit driving Southern Nevada’s startup culture, workforce development, and economic diversification.  

Heather shares her journey from working in public policy in Washington, D.C., and Brussels to returning home to Nevada to strengthen our region’s tech and innovation economy. We discuss her dual role championing both entrepreneurship and higher education, her time as Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, and how her upbringing in a military household shaped her values of service and accountability. 

From ensuring Nevada's higher education institutions remain affordable and accessible to building our startup ecosystem and driving economic diversification, Heather reveals what motivates her each day and how she's pushing boundaries to transform Nevada's higher education system. Recognized among Las Vegas’ 40 Under 40 in 2023 and a graduate of Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2024, Heather Brown is a champion for education, entrepreneurship, and community building throughout Southern Nevada. 

For more information, visit https://startup.vegas/ or connect with Heather Brown on social media.