Amanda Joy Christensen is a hospitality professional, storyteller, and creator of the Vegas-based podcast, Valley Views. With over twenty years of experience across nearly every facet of the hospitality industry, Amanda has become a voice for the unsung heroes who power the city behind the scenes.

Amanda has worked alongside legends and visionaries during the downtown Las Vegas renaissance. Her experiences taught her both the beauty and burnout of an industry that often demands everything and can give very little in return. The 2020 shutdown was a turning point that revealed how fragile the illusion of status can be—and clarified her mission to serve with a deeper purpose. In 2024, Amanda launched Valley Views, a podcast within the community honoring the voices of hospitality: creators, caregivers, small business owners, and culture-shapers. It’s a legacy project born of hard-earned wisdom, emotional grit, and unwavering belief in serving people the honorable way. In 2025, Amanda was nominated for Forbes Entrepreneur of Impact, among small business innovators leading the next generation of legacy leaders.

You can listen to episodes of Valley Views on Spotify. Connect with Amanda on her social media accounts:

Instagram: @amandajoychristensen & @valley.views.podcast

LinkedIn : Amanda Joy Christensen

Amani Roberts, international keynote speaker, and global performer, is a renowned DJ, entrepreneur, award-winning professor, and USA Today’s best-selling author of “The Quiet Storm” and “DJs Mean Business”. With over 30 years in hospitality and 17 years in the music industry, he’s worked with global brands like Marriott, 7-11, and Chartmetric while generating millions of dollars in revenue. A sought-after speaker and co-host of the podcast Adventures in Business, Amani inspires professionals to unlock creativity, take risks, and increase their music business knowledge. His expertise has been featured in Forbes, People Magazine, NBC, and Yahoo! Finance. Tune in as I sit with Amani to talk about his newly released book and much more.

In this episode, I sit down with Shantel Love, keynote speaker and author of Promote Your D@mn Self. Shantel offers an eye-opening look at the strategies for getting noticed in today’s competitive world. With her candid approach, she emphasizes the importance of self-promotion and gives actionable advice on how to make your voice heard, even in crowded spaces. Her insights dive deep into the idea that the key to success is not just about what you know, but how well you can market what you do.

As an expert in building personal brands, Shantel sheds light on the power of owning your narrative. She encourages individuals to embrace their unique strengths and use them to stand out in a sea of competition. Through her practical advice and real-world examples, she empowers others to take charge of their personal and professional identities, ensuring they not only get noticed but thrive in the process.