Home Means Podcast

Home Means Podcast | Terrence Thornton, President & CEO of Special Olympics NevadaWhat does it truly mean to lead at the top, and how can sports shape the future of a community?In this episode of Home Means, we sit down with Terrence Thornton, President & CEO of Special Olympics Nevada, to explore his leadership journey, his contributions to the organization, and his vision for the future of Nevada.Under Terrence’s leadership, Special Olympics Nevada reached a significant milestone, becoming an independent state chapter in January 2024. This achievement marked a new era for the organization, strengthening its ability to serve athletes with intellectual disabilities and expand opportunities for inclusion, competition, and community engagement across the state.From the responsibilities and challenges of executive leadership to Nevada’s rapidly evolving sports landscape, Terrence shares his perspective on what it means to lead at the highest level, drive meaningful change, and build a lasting legacy.As Nevada continues to establish itself as a major destination for professional sports and entertainment, we explore what this transformation means for the state's future and how organizations like Special Olympics Nevada contribute to a more inclusive and connected community.🎙️ Join us for a conversation about leadership, purpose, the power of sports, and the people shaping Nevada’s future.Subscribe to Home Means for more conversations with the leaders, innovators, and changemakers defining what home means in Nevada.#HomeMeansPodcast #SpecialOlympicsNevada #TerrenceThornton #Nevada #LasVegas #Leadership #Sports #Inclusion

In this episode of Home Means, host Heather Brown sits down with Mike Dreitzer, Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo in 2025.With over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry, Dreitzer shares his insights on Nevada's evolving gaming landscape, recent regulatory changes, and the importance of ensuring fair and transparent gaming practices.Together, they explore how the Nevada Gaming Control Board balances innovation with consumer protection, maintains public trust, and works to uphold Nevada's reputation as a global leader in gaming.Tune in for an inside look at the policies, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of Nevada's gaming industry.

In Episode 31 of the Home Means Podcast, host Heather Brown sits down with Astrid Silva, a nationally recognized immigration advocate and longtime Nevada community leader.Astrid shares her experience growing up in Nevada, how her personal journey shaped her work in immigration advocacy, and what recent changes to DACA and immigration policy could mean for families and communities across the country.The conversation explores identity, opportunity, public policy, and the realities facing immigrant communities today — along with Astrid’s perspective on the work still ahead.🎙️ Watch the full episode of Home Means and join the conversation.

What does it take to lead the fifth-largest school district in the country? On this episode of Home Means, Heather Brown sits down with Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of the Clark County School District, to talk about how CCSD is navigating the challenges of serving one of the nation’s largest and most diverse student populations while helping shape the future of public education.From innovation and leadership to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, this conversation offers a closer look at the work happening inside CCSD—and why it matters to the future of Southern Nevada.Watch the full episode and hear what’s ahead for one of the country’s largest school districts.

Baby’s Bounty CEO Kelly Maxwell joins Host Heather Brown on the Home Means Podcast to discuss what it means to support Nevada families from the very beginning.Maxwell shares how Baby’s Bounty grew from a local nonprofit into a statewide resource for families in need, including the expansion of Nevada’s diaper banks, the launch of Diapers for Diplomas, and efforts to eliminate the sales tax on diapers. She also discusses Nevada’s childcare crisis, the barriers facing parents and students, and how public-private partnerships can create meaningful change.Tune in for a conversation about leadership, service, family, and what it means to build stronger communities across Nevada.