What does it take to build an economy as bold as Las Vegas itself? In this episode, host Heather Brown sits down with Shani Coleman, Director of Community & Economic Development for Clark County, to explore adaptability, innovation, and inclusion in Nevada’s future.

Shani shares what growing up in Las Vegas taught her about resilience, why the sports industry could be the region’s next economic driver, and how programs like Seed Vegas are opening doors for entrepreneurs from underserved communities.

🎧 Tune in for a candid conversation about what it means to ensure everyone has a seat at Nevada’s economic table.

What do you get when you combine decades of public service, a love for Las Vegas, and a front-row seat to the city’s transformation? You get Mayor Shelley Berkley and she has stories.

In this episode of Home Means Progress, Shelley walks us through the wins, lessons, and challenges from her time in Congress to her current role as Mayor. She shares how the city has changed, what keeps her up at night about the future, and the moves she thinks Nevada must make to keep up with its growth.

In this episode of Home Means, host Heather Brown sits down with Sean Parker, CEO of the Center for the Future of Learning, to explore how Nevada can reimagine education to support a thriving, diverse economy. From empowering teen “Futurescapers” to confronting tough perceptions around healthcare and schools, Sean shares bold ideas for building a system that reflects the unique strengths of our community.

I tried to do rapid fire questions with Bo Bernhard…

Spoiler: they weren’t so rapid.

But they were too good to cut. So here’s your bonus round.Starting with future episodes, we’ll wrap every show with Rapid Fire questions, short, fun, and full of surprises. Bo just gave us the warm-up.

Welcome to Home Means, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the heart and soul of Nevada through the stories of its residents. Hosted by Heather Brown, Home Means is a celebration of the people, places, and moments that make Nevada truly special.

In our first-ever episode, Dr. Bo Bernhard gets into why Las Vegas isn’t just the place that puts on the show, it creates it. We talk sports, entertainment, memory lane, and why this city refuses to be boring.

Welcome to Home Means.