A dancer, choreographer, fire artist, and community advocate, BridgieNix shares her journey from performing on big stages to running for lieutenant governor of Nevada. They discuss her career, nonprofit work, and commitment to labor and civil-rights advocacy.

The episode explores balancing art and activism, Nevada’s current policies, industry labor standards, tourism, policy proposals, and how creativity, spirituality, and resilience fuel her grassroots campaign.

"Only an Entertainer can save Entertainment tourism."

The name on the ballot will legally read as Scheiner, Bridget N "BridgieNix"

Follow BridgieNix on Instagram tiktok: @bridgienix4nevada

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Learn more about her campaign: https://www.bridgienix4nevada.com

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Host Abbie Campbell interviews Tara Foy, a world-renowned ballet mistress whose career spans the Royal Ballet, Cirque du Soleil, Siegfried & Roy, and Nevada Ballet Theatre. The episode traces Tara’s training, international performance career, and evolution into a sought-after coach, choreographer, and dance medicine specialist.

Through stories of resilience, teaching, and innovation, including her Pilates work and the T‑Foy method, the conversation explores what it takes to teach, heal, and inspire dancers across generations while balancing life in Las Vegas and beyond.

Follow Tara on Instagram and Facebook: @tara.foy.ballet

Follow Tara's Ballet page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliteballet

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Host Abbie Campbell sits down with Vegas comedian and creator Hailey Brooks, a former sports reporter turned in‑arena host, mom, and producer of the silent disco comedy show "Silent But Deadly."

The episode explores Haley’s path from theater and sports media to stand‑up, her creative process, crowd work, resilience through motherhood and COVID, and the practical hustle behind building a career in entertainment.

Follow Hailey on Instagram: @Haileybrooksishere

Follow Hailey on TikTok: @haileyshappyhour

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