In this high-energy, no-excuses episode, J Haleem sits down with Wanda Luna, founder and CEO of Universal Furniture Design, one of Las Vegas’s most sought-after custom furniture manufacturers for the hospitality industry.

Born in Honduras and raised in Orange County, California, Wanda shares her journey from government logistics to entrepreneurship in a completely new industry—upholstery and custom furniture design. Starting from a garage with zero experience, she turned faith, hustle, and grit into contracts with major casinos like Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, and Hilton Hotels.

This conversation is a masterclass on self-belief, resilience, and what it means to be a Latina business owner breaking barriers in Las Vegas’s multi-million-dollar hospitality supply chain.

02:00 – Meet Wanda Luna – from Honduras to Orange County to Las Vegas

07:30 – How a random Facebook job offer changed her life

11:00 – Falling in love with upholstery and design

16:45 – Learning sales the authentic way – being genuine wins every time

23:20 – Starting UFD Vegas in a garage with faith and a champagne bottle

28:30 – Getting her first big break with Caesars Palace & Treasure Island

34:00 – Expanding from one garage to multiple bays – manifestation & momentum

41:00 – The importance of believers like Raul – the power of support

49:15 – How to fake it till you make it (ethically) – “manifest your shop”

55:00 – Expanding to L.A. – scaling for labor and logistics

1:05:00 – Breaking into the casino supply chain

1:14:00 – Faith and hustle – why you must make room for your blessing

1:21:00 – Advice for women in business: “Stop being afraid of the no.”

1:29:30 – Collaboration over competition – sisters lifting each other

1:38:00 – Closing words on faith, hustle, and purpose