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March 11, 2025 27 mins

Celebrating a Life of Service: Education, Tourism, and Mary Kay.

In today's episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill has the pleasure of chatting with Denise Senko, affectionately known as "Dee Dee" A former dean and teacher at Boulder City High School, Dee Dee has a wealth of experience both in education and as a dedicated member of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Currently thriving as an independent Sales Director for Mary Kay , she empowers individuals by enhancing their confidence and entrepreneurial spirit through her beauty business.

Listen as Jill and Dee Dee share humorous anecdotes from Dee Dee's days as a tour guide at the Hoover Dam and the invaluable insights gained from her experiences in education. Discover the joys of Chamber Life and the fulfillment found in helping visitors explore the wonders of Nevada. Plus, peek into Dee Dee's personal journey, from her family farm roots to her passion for travel and how these have influenced her vibrant career and community involvement.

DISCUSSION TOPICS

  1. Denise's Career in Education
    • Former dean and teacher at Boulder City High School
    • Role as assistant principal at Courtney Junior High School
  2. Involvement with Boulder City Chamber of Commerce
    • Volunteer and past board member roles
    • Contributions to Chamber Life and community involvement
  3. Experiences as a Hoover Dam Tour Guide
    • Unique challenges and memorable moments while guiding tours
    • Humorous interactions with tour groups
  4. Stories from Work at the Chamber
    • Funny and unusual questions from tourists
    • Enjoyment derived from helping visitors and community members
  5. Denise's Mary Kay Business
    • Transition from education to becoming a Sales Director for Mary Kay
    • The mission to help people feel better about themselves
    • The empowerment and entrepreneurship opportunities provided by Mary Kay
  6. Experiences as an Educator
    • Memorable moments and impacts on students
    • Rewarding aspects of teaching and student success stories
  7. Personal Life and Background
    • Denise's upbringing on a farm in Michigan
    • Values and lessons learned from her parents
  8. Current Activities and Hobbies
    • Love for reading, particularly nonfiction books
    • Interest in behind-the-scenes aspects of historical and famous places
  9. Travel Experiences
    • Extensive travel history across the United States and internationally
    • Insights gained from visiting various countries and states

LEARN MORE

Click here to learn more about Dee Dee and her work, visit her website at https://www.marykay.com/dsenko.

KEYWORDS

Denise "Dee Dee" Senko, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview

#DeniseSenko #MaryKayCosmetics #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2025 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

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