The Pursue Vegas Podcast

"I was gonna die where I was sitting, so I might as well die trying."

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Matt Jaskol, a professional race car driver, skydiver, and adventure junkie who doesn’t just flirt with danger—he races toward it. From Red Bull's Formula One development team to surviving 42 days on a deserted island, Matt’s life is proof that playing it safe isn’t always the safest bet.

Raised in th...

"Your life will change when you take that leap of faith—fear is nothing but false evidence appearing real." 

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur and community builder Marissa Hawkins, who went from the pharmaceutical industry to owning and operating 10 Massage Envy franchises across Nevada. But her story isn’t just about business—it’s about belief.

Marissa opens up about the defining mo...

Stress isn’t just a feeling—it’s a full-body experience. 

And in this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Craig Goldberg, co-founder of Inharmony Interactive, to talk about how sound and vibration can help you heal from the outside in.

Craig’s journey into wellness didn’t start with yoga or incense. It began in healthcare—and led him to develop cutting-edge tech that regulates the nervous system through vibroacoustic therapy. “...

"I’m not here to be the best DJ in the world. But if there’s one person I can reach... then I’ve hit my goal."

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we get into the loud, unfiltered, soul-shifting world of Alex Skerlich—aka Skrilla—the man behind Rage and Recovery and one of the most mission-driven voices in Vegas’s EDM scene.

Alex didn’t start in nightclubs or behind the decks. He came from the buttoned-up world of corporate ev...

Las Vegas isn’t just a playground—it’s a platform.

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Las Vegas entrepreneur and content creator Stan Lopez, whose journey from nightlife promoter to commercial real estate connector is anything but ordinary.

Stan moved to Vegas in 2007 with just $2,000 and a dream. Cutting his teeth in the city’s booming nightlife scene, he quickly learned the importance of relationships, communication,...

"I think having fun and enjoying your life do way more for the body than, like, the list of rules that they're going to get from their doctor."

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Ariel Alicea, founder of Peak Vitality Wellness, to talk about reimagining senior health. Ariel is on a mission to impact one million seniors by 2040, and she’s starting by transforming how Las Vegas thinks about aging, vitalit...

If running Google Ads feels like surgery, that’s because it kind of is.

“You're putting in dollars for somebody, and they're expecting to get money out. That is a big responsibility. It's almost like being a doctor.”

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we pull back the curtain with Sergio Chavez—the guy behind ilovegoogleads.com, founder of the Vegas Voices Podcast, and a digital marketing strategist who’s been in the gam...

Zach Tolen didn’t just work in a restaurant—the restaurant raised him.

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with the man behind Vanilla Rice Hibachi to talk about what it really takes to go from scrubbing dishes at 15 to owning one of the most hyped hibachi spots in Las Vegas.

“Even on your worst days as an entrepreneur, you’re still living your dreams,” he says.

Zach’s journey isn’t polished. It’s raw, real, and built from ch...

"Vegas has allowed me to rebuild myself twice. It's the city where you can always reinvent who you are."

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with comedian, content creator, and creative shapeshifter Hailey Brooks to talk about comedy, character work, and carving your own lane in a city that thrives on reinvention.

Originally from Philly, Hailey came to Vegas in 2016—and like many of us—she didn't arrive w...

"You have to find the incredible people that make any city—but especially Vegas—what it is."

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we spotlight two powerhouses behind some of the city’s most intentional events: Taylor Goodyear, founder of Social Exchange, and Tyler Gallo of Das Erbe Collective. Together, they’re designing experiences that move people—not just through food, music, and aesthetics, but through real connection.

Tayl...

"I'm all in on Vegas. The camaraderie, the energy, the variance of industries—there's so much opportunity out here, and it’s just so untapped."

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Brian Schulz, documentary cinematographer and founder of Hot Fuss Films, to talk about why creatives, filmmakers, and storytellers are betting on Las Vegas as the next big production hub.

Brian's credits span from NFL ...

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Erica Bell, the powerhouse GM behind Double Zero Pie, a Neo Neapolitan pizzeria tucked inside Las Vegas’s Chinatown and quickly becoming one of the city’s culinary crown jewels.

Erica’s journey—from Albuquerque to San Francisco to the Vegas food scene—has been built on one core belief: “When you start with the person, everything else falls in place.”

At Double Zero, it’s not just abou...

Las Vegas doesn’t need more shows. It needs more soul.

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sat down with artistic power couple Wojtek Pilczynski and Katarzyna Kociomyk (aka Kasia), whose mission is to bring truth, craft, and community back into the Vegas art world.

Originally from Poland, Kasia trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and has been painting since 1998. Her signature style blends realism with subtle abstraction, a...

What if military precision could solve your biggest business challenges?

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Jason Leduc, founder of Leduc Leadership, to unpack what real leadership looks like beyond the buzzwords. With a decorated career in the U.S. Air Force, Jason didn’t just learn discipline—he lived it. Now, he’s bringing those same principles to Las Vegas’s entrepreneurial and tech ecosystems.

"We do a great ...

"I've discovered that if I put myself out there, good things happen."

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Brandon Mills, a veteran entrepreneur and the owner of Total Promotion Company—a Las Vegas-based business that helps brands leave their mark (literally) through merchandise, apparel, and promotional products. But branding is only the beginning of Brandon’s story.

From working the oil fields of Texas t...

Artificial intelligence is evolving fast—faster than most people realize. So the question is: are we keeping up?

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Chris Wright, founder of the Artificial Intelligence Trust Council and former U.S. Army Apache pilot, to break down the most important conversation of our time: how we keep AI from driving the world off a cliff.

Chris isn’t just another tech founder trying to sell hype—he’s...

Vegas doesn’t run on luck—it runs on people.

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with longtime marketing strategist and community builder Ben Laifsky, co-founder of Hunter Marketing and a key player in organizations like AMA Las Vegas, LVIMA, and Tech Alley. From digital marketing to grassroots organizing, Ben has spent nearly two decades helping Las Vegas businesses connect, grow, and thrive.

This episode isn’t about flashy...

The right conversation at the right time can change everything.

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Edgar Rodriguez, a Marine Corps veteran turned Las Vegas community builder, to talk about what it means to lead, serve, and build something bigger than yourself.

As the Nevada leader of Bunker Labs, Edgar is at the forefront of empowering veterans to launch and grow businesses. But his work goes far beyond entrepreneurshi...

Vegas isn’t just glitz, glam, and the Strip—it’s people rebuilding, rethinking, and rising.

In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with speaker, creator, and all-around powerhouse Danny J for a real conversation about reinvention, mental health, and what it means to come home to yourself… especially when everything around you changes.

Danny’s story isn’t linear—and that’s what makes it powerful. She started in fitness, built a ...