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Empowering the Next Generation of Young Women

Empowering the Next Generation of Young Women. In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, host Jill Lagan is joined by Michaela Taylor, the current Mrs. Las Vegas America and a contestant for the upcoming Mrs. Nevada America title. Michaela pulls back the curtain on the modern pageant world, dispelling myths of "cattiness" and explaining how the competition serves as a powerful vehicle for personal growth and community leadership. Michaela shares her journey of building resilience a...

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Empowering the Next Generation of Young Women
Dec. 23, 2025

Empowering the Next Generation of Young Women

Empowering the Next Generation of Young Women. In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, host Jill Lagan is joined by Michaela Taylor, the current Mrs. Las Vegas America and a contestant for the upcoming Mrs. Nevada America title. Michaela pulls back the curtain on the modern pageant world, dispelli…
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Live Your Bold: The Making of Sierra 914 with Will Turner & Ryan Dugger
Dec. 9, 2025

Live Your Bold: The Making of Sierra 914 with Will Turner & Ryan Dugger

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast , your Host, Jill Lagan, is joined by ultra-endurance athlete Will Turner and filmmaker Ryan Dugger . Will and Ryan break down the making of Sierra 914 , an award-winning documentary ca...
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Raelynn's Flower Garden — The inspiring story of a special needs child and her family’s incredible resilience
Dec. 2, 2025

Raelynn's Flower Garden — The inspiring story of a special needs child and her family’s incredible resilience

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill is joined by author Magon Peuker , who shares her incredible journey of escaping an abusive marriage, navigating life as a special needs parent, and finding her voice to write the...
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Stop Selling, Start Storytelling: How to Make Your Customer the Hero of Your Brand's Narrative
Nov. 25, 2025

Stop Selling, Start Storytelling: How to Make Your Customer the Hero of Your Brand's Narrative

In a typically "off-the-rails" session on The Best Dam Podcast, Jill chats with Alex Raffi, the creative force behind Imagine Communications. Alex, a self-proclaimed impulsive idea hunter, shares his fascinating philosophy on brainstorming, human intuition, communication, and the art of storytellin…
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Roger Devine: Empowering Community Fundraising with SchoolAuction.Net
Oct. 28, 2025

Roger Devine: Empowering Community Fundraising with SchoolAuction.Net

Roger Devine: Empowering Community Fundraising with SchoolAuction In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast , Jill is joined by Roger Devine , a partner at SchoolAuction.net . As a former PTA president who saw vital school prog...
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Marketing for Boulder City: The Power of Targeted Direct Mail with RSVP Las Vegas
Oct. 21, 2025

Marketing for Boulder City: The Power of Targeted Direct Mail with RSVP Las Vegas

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast , Jill is joined by Tim Knifton of RSVP Las Vegas . Tim breaks down the powerful and surprisingly effective world of targeted direct mail. He explains how his company helps businesses r...
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A Chamber Actually Promoting Commerce

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