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Vegas Veteran VoicesBreaking Barriers: Evelyn Pacheco on Becoming Nevada’s First Black Female Union Plumber & Founding Nevada Women in TradesFrom Army mechanic to Nevada's first Black female union plumber, Evelyn Pacheco has lived a life of breaking barriers. Now as the founder of Nevada Women in Trades (NVWIT), she's on a mission to open doors for women and veterans to enter high-paying skilled trades that offer dignity, benefits, and independence.
In this episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, Evelyn shares her journey through the military, the challenges of raising three kids as a single mom, the grind of apprenticeship, and the fight to build a nonprofit that empowers women to succeed in careers often closed...
2025-08-2348 minVegas Veteran VoicesARMY VETERAN NATE From Hockey to Community on Ice Nate Rosas : From Combat to Community on the Ice
In this special episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, we sit down with #Armyveteran Nate Rosas, a man whose life was shaped by Afghanistan, #Apache helicopter missions, the profound weight of Gold Star sacrifice, and ultimately healed by the power of hockey.
Really OK Hockey (ROKH) is more than just a podcast & #beerleague, it's a veteran-led hockey community where the game meets healing. Made by four veterans, this crew dives into every angle of hockey, veteran life, and the unique crossover of the two...
2025-08-161h 08Vegas Veteran VoicesTanks, Thailand & T-Shirts: From Abrams Crewman to Veteran EntrepreneurBrandon Mills went from serving as an Abrams tank crewman in the U.S. Army to running one of the most innovative veteran-owned print shops in Las Vegas. In this episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, he reveals what it's really like to operate the 120mm main gun, scan targets through the reticle, and experience the raw power of America's most advanced battle tank.
After his military service, Brandon's journey took him to Thailand, where he built a business from scratch on a remote island before returning to the U.S. to master screen printing and...
2025-08-081h 00Vegas Veteran VoicesCHAMPS 2025 Exclusive: Jay’s Journey from Corps to Cannabis SpaceLive from CHAMPS 2025 in Las Vegas!
Marine Corps veteran Jay, co-founder of Stoned Earth, joins Vegas Veteran Voices to talk about his journey from military aviation to sustainable cannabis accessories. We explore the mental health benefits of alternative wellness, the transition from active duty to entrepreneurship, and why veterans are uniquely positioned to lead the cannabis reform movement.
You'll hear real stories about managing PTSD, ditching opioids, and building a veteran-owned brand rooted in purpose and process improvement. Plus: how CHAMPS 2025 is spotlighting innovation in the cannabis, wellness, and tech spaces.
2025-08-021h 26Vegas Veteran VoicesRock Bottom, 4 ER Trips, and No Sleep — A Marine’s Brutal Rebuild Story w/ David LonerganMarine veteran David Lonergan (aka “Mr. Kettlebell”) opens up in this raw, unscripted conversation about how hitting rock bottom during the 2020 lockdowns nearly cost him everything, and how walking around a track was the first step in rebuilding his mind, body, and mission. (He's personally transformed over 400+ lives through functional training)
Filmed on location at The Coffee Class at Village Square in Las Vegas, this episode dives deep into David's transformation from alcohol abuse, anxiety attacks, and total burnout to building Triple Threat Transformation, a movement grounded in mindset, movement, and manifesting your vision into real...
2025-07-2657 minVegas Veteran Voices"GHOST" // From Warfighter to Local Legend: The Untold Story of Ghost & the Leatherneck ClubStep inside the legendary Leatherneck Club of Las Vegas with Thomas “Ghost” Martin, a Desert Storm Marine Corps veteran, 0311 grunt, and the heartbeat of one of the most iconic veteran bars in the country.
In this episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, Ghost shares the raw story of what it was like firing the first artillery rounds of Desert Storm, the bing-bing-bing sound of incoming, and what it means to carry that kind of history in your bones. More than just war stories, Ghost drops truth about mental health, Marine Corps identity, and the purpose behind buil...
2025-07-2033 minVegas Veteran VoicesCan a Union Save Your Life? | Carpenters, Mental Health & Helping Homeless VetsWyatt isn't your average carpenter. He's the warranty director at Martin-Harris Construction, a long-time volunteer with Harvison House, and a man who credits his union with saving his life. In this powerful episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, Wyatt gets real about suicide, purpose, faith, and what it means to rebuild from the ground up literally.
We dive into:
• How union carpenters in Las Vegas are pulling in $72/hour (yes, seriously)
• His near-suicide and the moment that changed everything
• The wild truth about addiction and mental health in the trades
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2025-07-1247 minVegas Veteran VoicesMarine Turned DJ Scales 7-Figure Biz, Rocks Weddings & Hijacks EDC Dreams/Dave Burlin Sidequest KingWhat do you get when you mix a Marine Corps vet, a wedding DJ with 750+ gigs, a business consultant, and a guy who gave a boombox to Kaskade? You get Dave.
This episode of Vegas Veteran Voices dives face-first into the madness that is Dave Berlin's life from infantry in the Marine Corps to youth counselor to scaling the largest wedding DJ company in the U.S., to orchestrating Freedom Week, and yes… to teaching me how to DJ. (Spoiler: I'm coming for that EDC headliner slot… in my dreams tonight atleast...)
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2025-07-0555 minVegas Veteran VoicesSix Veterans, One Mission: Stories of Service & Success within SNVCCIn this powerful episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, we take you inside the Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce (SNVCC) to meet six veterans paving the way in the Las Vegas Valley.
From military service to civilian success, each guest shares how SNVCC helped them find purpose, build community, and grow their businesses. Whether you're a veteran looking to connect, a business owner wanting to make an impact, or someone who loves a good story, this is where it starts.
Featuring a special introduction by SNVCC President Lester and heartfelt moments...
2025-06-2852 minVegas Veteran Voices$600K Bounty, Combat Deployments, and Pole Dancing? | Ronnie Long - Stuntman - Vegas Veteran VoicesIn this explosive episode, we sit down with Ronnie Long, a U.S. Marine veteran whose story takes you from the front lines of combat to the world of stunts, pole fitness, and self-defense. From surviving a deployment with a $600,000 bounty on his head to rebuilding purpose through movement, Ronnie brings raw honesty, humor, and intensity to the mic.
We talk military life, mental health, and what it takes to reclaim your identity after service and then we get hands-on.
Brenton joins Ronnie at two studios in Las Vegas:
2025-06-2159 minVegas Veteran VoicesFrom Iraq to Iconic: The Wild Story Behind Envision Footwear | Vegas Veteran VoicesIn this episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, we sit down with Ureal Irving, Army veteran and the visionary founder of Envision Footwear one of the most unique veteran-owned fashion brands making waves in streetwear and custom sneakers. Ureal shares his powerful story of military transition, entrepreneurship, and using design as a way to express identity, purpose, and legacy.
From Combat Boots to Custom Kicks: Ureal Irving's Journey with Envision Footwear | Vegas Veteran Voices Podcast
We dive deep into:
• Ureal's time in the Army and how service shaped his mindset...
2025-06-1437 minVegas Veteran VoicesVegas Foodie Legend Teaches Me How to Be a Content Creator (Ft. Antonio Loves Wings) | Vegas Veteran VoicesIn this episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, we step behind the scenes of viral food content creation in Las Vegas with Antonio from Antonio Loves Wings.
Shot on location at My Garage Kitchen, one of Vegas' hidden gems for next-level wings, this episode is part restaurant review, part creator crash course. Antonio, a military veteran turned food content creator, teaches me the ropes of filming food that doesn't just look good — it sells. We talk angles, lighting, b-roll secrets, and what makes food content blow up on TikTok and Instagram.
But th...
2025-06-0655 minVegas Veteran VoicesArmy Medic Opens An Effin Brunch Spot?! – The Effin Eggs LV Origin Story | Vegas Veteran Voices PodcastIn this episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, we sit down with Sarah — Army medic, E6, and co-founder of Effin Eggs, the loudest, cheesiest brunch spot in Las Vegas.
She didn't just build a restaurant. She created a vibe. From her roots in Kansas to her Reserve service in the Army as a Medic, to flipping burritos and cinnamon rolls in a place with Alice in Wonderland murals and espresso-fueled hustle — this is veteran grit, scrambled with passion.
We talk about her military journey, mental health, food as therapy, and how she turned a joke about open...
2025-05-3047 minVegas Veteran VoicesFrom Empty Rooms to New Beginnings: The Mission of Harvison House | Vegas Veteran Voices PodcastWhen a veteran moves off the streets and into transitional housing, the battle isn't over; it's just quieter. The silence of an empty room can be deafening. No bed, no table, no place to sit, no sign of comfort. That's where Harvison House steps in. In this episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, we talk with the founder of Harvison House, a Las Vegas nonprofit that turns cold, empty spaces into true homes for veterans transitioning out of homelessness. Through donated furniture, community partnerships, and a whole lot of heart, they help veterans rebuild their lives with dignity and stability...
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Vegas Veteran VoicesThe Untold Story Behind Las Vegas' Most Viral Backyard Pizza | Vegas Veteran Voices PodcastWhat happens when a Navy and Army veteran hits rock bottom, then builds something incredible from the ground up, literally in his own backyard? Meet Anthony Rivera, the founder of Pizza Neo, a veteran-owned pizzeria in Las Vegas that went viral for all the right reasons. Brought to by www.Realtyvet.com
In this episode, we dive deep into Anthony's journey: from serving in two military branches to battling addiction, rebuilding his life through homeownership with a VA loan, and launching Pizza Neo with nothing but a dough recipe and a dream.
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