Anything and Everything with Donna Lisa

This week we sit down with Marissa Hawkins , entrepreneur and owner of several Massage Envy locations in the Las Vegas valley. Marissa talks about celebrating 19 years in business and being a co-author for the book “Women Who Boss Up in Las Vegas”.  She opens up about being new grandmother and also shares her plan to write a new book in the coming year. Marissa is very passionate about giving back to the local community, and she continues to support local schools and healthcare workers any opportunity she has.  

Janice Paligutan is not your typical dance studio owner. She's a multifaceted individual who seamlessly weaves together the worlds of dance and human resources. As one of the owners of Millennium Dance Complex Las Vegas, Janice is at the forefront of a vibrant dance community. Her studio offers more than 40 drop-in dance classes tailored for adult dancers of all levels. Beyond just providing classes, the studio offers performance opportunities for dancers to shine.But Janice's story doesn't end on the dance floor. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in Human Resources, Janice brings a unique perspective to the studio. Her expertise in HR has been instrumental in shaping the culture at Millennium Dance Complex. Drawing from years of experience, Janice understands the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, and this ethos resonates throughout the dance studio. For more information on Millennium Dance Complex, please visit their website at https://mdclv.com.  

CinCityCheesecakes is the new, modern, not-your-typical cheesecake shop.  Located in the north side of  Las Vegas, Nevada, they are the only shop that is focused on cheesecake products in the entire city! They have over 60 (and counting) different flavors of cheesecakes that are all unique in their own way.  CinCityCheesecakes is owned by husband and wife duo, Rodney and Cindy.  They have known each other since they were 12 years old.  Rodney is the mastermind of the business concept and Cindy is a professionally trained Pastry Chef.  Cindy has over 15 years of baking and pastry experience.  CinCityCheesecakes is named after owner, CINdy and the lovely city they live in; respectively known as Sin City.  CinCityCheesecakes logo is based on their 4 year old daughter and future owner.CinCityCheesecakes is grateful for the support from the community, customers, friends, and family.  They invite you to visit their shop!

Join me in this episode as I sit with Scott Vera, owner operator of yLevel 9 Studios.  Scott was born in New York and raised in Las Vegas, NV. He is a husband and a father of 3 children. Scott has always been driven at a very young age to do more than what was expected.  He went from working random warehouse and hospitality  jobs to following his passion in music production and eventually evolving into the podcasting world. Today, Scott has scaled his business from working out of his home studio to managing his operations out of  his own private studio while providing quality service to all his clients.  This self taught entrepreneur takes us on the journey of how he started in business, where he is today, and where he sees himself going in the future. For more information on Level 9 Studios and their services, you can visit https://l9slv.com. 

Savannah Schaffer is a 22 year old, new mom, life coach and content creator. She's been invested into business ventures since she was 17 years old and today she's living the life she's always dreamt of with an extra surprise of a baby girl! Savannah focused on cultivating meaningful relationships with those close to her and most importantly, herself. She is inspiring others to show them what they're capable to achieving as well.

Join me this week as I sit with entrepreneur, Rachelle Razon to talk about her journey into entrepreneurship.  Rachelle holds many titles - President, CEO, Owner,  and Co-Founder, specializing in the impossible. Her portfolio consists of the following businesses : Origin Event Planning, PK Oyster Bar, Elite Tax Service and Sinsational Boards. She is known for making it work every time and creatively balance work, life and family.Rachelle was raised by her Immigrant parents and matured very quickly when she became a young mom at the age of 17.  She now has four adult children, two furbabies, several businesses and counting. Rachelle is married to the love of her  life, Michael, who is also known as her travel buddy and sounding voice. Rachelle is a hard worker and considers her life to be full of blessings and gratitude. To contact Rachelle, she can be emailed at rrazon@originep.com . 

Tune in and learn top marketing strategies from Las Vegas Lifestyle Specialist, Kaori Nagao. Kaori is an internationally educated, passionate, and driven serial entrepreneur based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Yokohama, Japan, she is fluent in Japanese, English, and Spanish. Kaori strives to maintain a strong global network of clients, colleagues, and friends, cultivating diversity in every aspect of life. Upon graduating from University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science and University of California, Los Angeles with a Pre-MBA Riordan Certificate, Kaori relocated to Las Vegas in 2005. She owned and operated a luxury concierge and corporate events business for 15 years, before selling it to a travel company. In May 2020, Kaori received her Nevada Broker Salesperson license and transitioned to a career in real estate. As a Las Vegas Lifestyle Specialist, Kaori strives to assist her clients in buying, selling, leasing, and investing in Las Vegas and Henderson. She focuses on new construction and family relocation. As a mom of two daughters, she knows what is important (and not so important!) when making the big move to a new city as a parent. Kaori is very active on social media @kaoriluxuryrealestate and focuses on growing her Youtube channel 'Kaori Luxury Real Estate' that she launched in December 2020 through educational videos.

This week, meet Diane, a dynamic metaphysical healer and sought-after empowerment and transformational health and wellness coach, former nurse, mental health advocate, intuitive life coach, mystic momma and Spiritual Psychology Coach on a mission to help ambitious women transform their outer physical lifestyle into an inner healing journey. She is passionate about health and wellness, personal growth and spiritual development and trains ambitious women in her own soul-based coaching modality known as Soulfit strength training and coaching. Having worked as a peer recovery coach, she has proven to offer a depth of unique experience and knowledge that has supported women to transform their inner and outer lives through strength training and innovative healing techniques to release anger and shed their trauma wounds so they can embody an awakened, wise and powerful soul. Inspired by her own story of childhood trauma and ten years of substance abuse, her signature programs are designed to help individuals connect with their innermost selves and understand their spiritual journey in a deeper, more meaningful way.She is obsessed with human potential and consciousness and her mission is to help people deconstruct old limiting beliefs and learn to embody new truths. She believes that understanding will empower individuals to live their best lives, reach their full potential and return to a place of peace.. She offers a variety of coaching and healing services, including strength training, energy healing, dancing meditations, transmuting trauma through subconscious reprogramming and more. When she is not working, Diane enjoys spending time with her family, taking nature hikes, dancing and playing with her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Cooper. With over twenty years of experience in the nursing industry, she brings a loving and nurturing perspective to her coaching and mentoring.  Follow her on Instagram @dee.soulfit and Deesoulfit.com to learn more and stay connected.

When you want to look your best, you'll definitely want help from top ranked esthetician, Marie Matteucci of MMM Beauty Secrets.  Marie has been named one of the Top 25 Estheticians by Las Vegas Entrepreneur Magazine and recently featured as Las Vegas' "Beauty Trailblazer" by Soelish Magazine.  MMM Beauty Secrets provides beauty products and services that help clients look and feel their best. Services range from chemical peels, dermaplaning, extractions and custom facials. This single mom of two boys loves to stay busy. Marie has recently launched her skin care line, Mayari featuring her  "Quench" serum, which is a hydrating hyaluronic acid serum and "Luminesce" which helps brighten skin. On top of her skin care line and beauty services, Marie has been busy working on launching a new app, "Beauty Book" with friend, Melanie Marks.  This app will connect beauty professionals and anyone who loves beauty to book services directly with professionals. You can find Marie at www.mayari.beauty and on social media at @mayari.skincare @mmmbeautysecrets .

Tune in this week as I talk to my brother, Darrell Que, the financial barber.  As a financial consultant with HI Leverage Financial, Darrell specializes in income protection and wealth accumulation. HI Leverage Financial takes a unique and uncommon approach in helping families and businesses find money they are transferring away unknowingly and unnecessarily. Darrell also talks about the keys to success and how building relationships is an essential part of growing your business. You can get more information at www.hileveragefinancial.com or find him on social media at @darrell.que .

Jessica Wild  and Lauren- Rae are the owners of AirRaiders.  Originally from the East Coast, these beauties are  expanding to the West Coast. They have been able to participate in State Fairs , Corporate events, Private Parties and even One on One appointments. AirRaiders will give you an Experience of wearing a “Tattoo” without all the commitment of a real one! AirRaiders create an unforgettable experience your guests will rave about! Whether  it's a marketing event , private party, concert, corporate party, or brand activation, they have you covered! This experience is mind blowing for all ages!Your patrons will wear our tattoos for days after the event, which is a great marketing tool for any company brand. AirRaiders use only the highest quality instant drying, waterproof, alcohol based, skin safe makeup!  You can find them at www.airraiderslasvegas.com

Coach Ayana O is a highly transformative business and Mindfulness Coach, combining traditional results-proven methods and mindfulness techniques to help individuals clear mental fog, move pass procrastination, become more focused, overcoming feelings of being overwhelmed and take decisive action to enjoy more happiness, peace, satisfaction, success and balance in all areas of life.  You can find more information on Coach Ayana's website https://ayanao.com

Ashley Tesoro is Mrs. Nevada International 2022 and was also crowned Mrs. Nevada America 2020.  She is a Christian and country music singer and in 2007 she released her self-titled country music debut through Tesoro Records.In addition to being a talented and accomplished singer, Ashley is also a former Hollywood actress. During her acting career, which spanned over fourteen years, she became known throughout the world due to her starring roles on NBC's "Saved By the Bell: The New Class", and CBS's "The Bold and the Beautiful." During a six year period she portrayed the characters of Liz Miller on "Saved By the Bell: The New Class" and Kimberly Fairchild on "The Bold and the Beautiful." These characters brought both national and international attention to her acting talent and ability, as well as her beauty and grace. She also starred in eight films during her career.Ashley and her husband Anthony also have a production company, Tesoro Entertainment; and a record label, Tesoro Records. In 2007 Ashley released her country music debut; "Ashley Tesoro EP." In 2010 she released a Country-Gospel album titled "Oh You Angel EP." In 2012 she released a Gospel Hymns album titled "Simply Worship EP." Additionally, in 2012 Ashley started "Life Is For Living TV" with her husband Anthony; a Christian lifestyle and ministry internet show that they host and produce together through Tesoro Entertainment.Ashley and her husband have three beautiful children and she is currently competing for the crown of  Mrs. International this summer.  

In this episode, Cathey Kuo, talks about her upbringing and how she got her start in real estate and business.Catherine "Cathey" Kuo is a real estate broker, investor, and entrepreneur with over 10 years experience in commercial real estate leasing & sales, real estate investing, asset management, and 1031 exchanges.As a business owner and investor herself, Cathey has an innate grasp of the real estate market and entrepreneurship which allows her to be solution oriented and empathize with all parties in a deal to structure win-win resolutions. Her immense desire to help others fulfill their dreams of entrepreneurship and grow their investment portfolios & wealth stems from her own family's humble beginnings. As the child of first generation immigrants, she experienced firsthand the countless goals and opportunities that could be achieved through grit & hard work and strives to empower and inspire others to fulfill their dreams and full potential.Cathey began her career in real estate working alongside her mother, who has her own successful 30 year track record in the industry as an agent, broker, and investor. This early start provided her with a visceral understanding of the industry as she began to analyze investment opportunities since she was in high school. After high school, Cathey went on to obtain her BBA in Real Estate from Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business in New York City then began her career in commercial real estate in the Midtown Manhattan NYC office as a wheel program associate with CBRE.After a few years of working in the commercial real estate industry in NYC, Cathey relocated to Las Vegas in 2014 to take advantage of the business, investor, and tax friendly environment and regulations in the city as well as the far better quality of life. Although she initially relocated to Las Vegas to build her own portfolio, she soon realized the immense opportunity and calling to help others build their portfolios & wealth. Bringing her northeast real estate experience and work ethic to the market, she has been able to help countless business owners and investors achieve their goals against the odds as she treats her clients with the quality of service she demands. At the same time, she worked diligently to add value to, lease up, and stabilize her family's 80,000 SF portfolio in town, bringing the total occupancy from under 50% to over 90%.In addition to brokering commercial real estate deals, Cathey serves as the Broker and a Partner / Co-Owner of Elite Homes - Engel & Völkers Las Vegas and helps lead business development, marketing, and strategic growth for the firm with her business partner. She is also an angel investor and co-founder of Kyou Beauty, a salon and spa in Las Vegas’ bustling Chinatown district. When Cathey is not working, she enjoys trying all the amazing restaurants in the city, going to the gym, and traveling. She admittedly has trouble not being productive and hasn't owned a TV in years so outside of work and her hobbies, she is also an active member of the local community and loves supporting its many business groups & charity events and organizations. Her favorite way to pay it forward is through mentorship and she has served as a volunteer for numerous groups where she has both spoken to groups and mentored individual high school and college students, including serving as an board member for OCA, whose primary purpose is coordinating a mentorship program for UNLV & CSN students, for a number of years.

Sarah Banda is the reigning Mrs. Nevada-America and was crowned on August 22, 2021 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. She resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her amazing husband, Ryan Banda, and their wonderful children, Dylan, Gavin and Cash. She also became a grandma in May 2021. Sarah is a born-and-raised Nevadan and an alumna of Bishop Gorman High School, UNLV, and the Boyd School of Law. While Mrs. Nevada-America 2021 may have been her first pageant, she is no stranger to competition. Growing up, Sarah was a Division II soccer player, a muay thai fighter, and a competitive runner. She is currently an attorney at Naqvi Injury Law and has been practicing since 2010. Sarah’s platform is “Keys to Empowerment” and focuses on helping women discover and reach their highest potential. She is a coach with Girls on the Run, organizes women’s muay thai and self defense classes, and volunteers with various organizations throughout the community (Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, St. Jude's, Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, Victoria's Voice Foundation, etc). She was recently selected as a “Community Champion” and was recognized at the 2021 Las Vegas Bowl for her ongoing community service efforts.

Marie Matteucci  is a licensed esthetician and former model who has a passion to make women look radiant and feel good about their skin. Although she is new to Las Vegas, Marie is making moves and was recently voted "Top 25 Esthetician's To Look Out For in 2022" by Las Vegas Entrepreneur Magazine.  She has a list of high profile clients who seek her expertise in beauty and skin care. Tune in as she gives some tips on keeping your skin glowing. You can find Marie at Simply Radiant Medical Spa to book your next facial and get started on your skin care routine.  

Debi Kinney is a Certified Health Coach based in Las Vegas, NV who services clients from coast to coast.  Her experienced guidance provides support, accountability and structure to the clients she works with.  Debi helps clients become the best version of themselves through nutrition management, education, and community.  She uses a goals based approach that starts with identifying her clients’ starting point,  determining what their goals are, and then makes a program recommendation based on their specific needs and desires.  Debi has been involved in the health and wellness field since the age of 13.  After a successful 25 year career in hospitality, she decided to return to her roots in November 2020 and became a certified health coach in order to help other people achieve their goals and dreams.  Personal development has always been important to Debi and through coaching she is able to find purpose while helping her clients reach their goals.  As a wife, mom, and award winning business strategist Debi is passionate about creating a legacy and leading by example. She empowers clients with the tools to create healthy habits for life. 

Cyndi Goodjohn is a busy mother of 3, former event planner and owner of Abella Eyewear.  In this episode, we discuss Cyndi's decision to take over as the new owner of Abella Eyewear in 2020 . She also goes into detail on her future plans to continue growing the company with new products and her continued support of brand ambassadors.Abella Eyewear's goal is uniting women to embrace their beauty and confidence through eyewear.  Their belief is that every woman should feel beautiful and confident, because they deserve it.  Abella has an army of ambassadors that have an opportunity to inspire confidence and fun to a wide audience. Together,  they empower women to express themselves with stylish frames, designed to make them feel independent, confident and beautiful. Abella offers high-style, quality products at fair prices, allowing all incomes the luxury of expressing their beauty. You can view current items and purchase Abella Eyewear at www.abellaeyewear.com

Cristina Patwa, founder of Enroot Sparkling Cold Brew Tea talks to us about her journey into entrepreneurship. Cristina tells us how she and co-founder, John Fogelmen came up with this awesome product that is backed by Oscar-winning actor Brad Pitt and the country's most prestigious culinary organizations, The James Beard Foundation. Cristina's inspiration for Enroot came from her grandmother Pamela, who was a small-scale farmer and food entrepreneur in the Philippines.  Cristina put respect for the land and the earth at the heart of the business. You can purchase these delicious teas online at https://drinkenroot.com or to contact them directly you can email at inquiries@drinkenroot.com 

Lisa Song Sutton is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, former Miss Nevada United States and former Congressional candidate for Nevada’s 4th District. Lisa started her business career working in a top Las Vegas law firm, specializing in business litigation. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her on to create companies of her own. ​Lisa started her first business, Sin City Cupcakes in 2012. Today it is an iconic Las Vegas treat that delights tens of thousands of locals and visitors each year.  Lisa is a highly successful entrepreneur and also co-founder of Ship Las Vegas, Elite Homes - Christie’s International Real Estate. As well as Liquid & Lace swimwear.​In addition to her work as a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor, Lisa is highly sought after as a speaker, coach and expert in the business world. She has published numerous articles for Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Business Insider on business and entrepreneurship.  ​​Lisa continues to stay actively involved in her community. Serving on non-profit boards, including StartUpNV - Nevada’s only statewide business incubator for entrepreneurial founders. Lisa Song Sutton has been selected as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum and was named a Top 10 Social Entrepreneur to Watch.​Lisa Song Sutton's entrepreneurial spirit continues to inspire audiences and young entrepreneurs both domestically and internationally. She's a believer that if you're lucky enough to be a successful entrepreneur, one must pay it forward, collaborate and invest in the future of business.