WC Podcast

Season 6- Episode 2: Marc Badain

From Queens to the Strip, Marc Badain, President of the Las Vegas Athletics, shares a cinematic journey through sports leadership, analytics, and the vision behind Las Vegas’ next iconic ballpark. In this compelling episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Marc reveals how legacy, innovation, and community power are shaping the future of Major League Baseball in Southern Nevada. It’s a powerful look at how vision and community come together to shape the future of sports in Las Vegas.Las Vegas Athletics (Oakland A’s MLB team relocating to Vegas): https://www.mlb.com/athleticsLas Vegas A’s Ballpark Experience: https://ballparkexperience.athletics.com/experience-center

Season 6- Episode 1: Tyler Merritt

Tyler Merritt returns home for a raw, powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and survival. In the electrifying first episode of Season 6 of the Workforce Connections podcast, the bestselling author and Las Vegas native reflects on his viral video Before You Call the Cops, surviving cancer, and the power of storytelling. It’s a fast-moving, unforgettable episode about owning your story and turning adversity into meaning.Tyler Merritt Project: Published Author ─ The Tyler Merritt Project“Before You Call the Cops” (YouTube):https://youtu.be/wKeITMzMn7w?si=9tTz4cL-IZQxZ5UT 

Season 5- Episode 31: Dr. Stacy Klippenstein

 In this inspiring episode, Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, the new president of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), takes us on a powerful journey from his Montana roots to the helm of one of the region’s most impactful institutions. As he shares his vision for CSN, the future of workforce development, and the growing alignment across Southern Nevada’s education and economic partners, the episode unfolds like the story of a leader built for this moment. It is an honest, energizing look at how community colleges shape lives, communities, and the region’s future. CSN Website:https://www.csn.edu/

Season 5- Episode 34: Jason Briggs

In the final episode ever recorded in the original WC studio, host Jaime Cruz sits down with entrepreneur Jason Briggs, who went from a garage in Chino to building and selling multimillion-dollar companies. Their conversation unfolds like a real-life comeback story as Jason reveals how raw talent, relentless drive, and a deep shift in purpose carried him from a young technician to a leader shaping the future of AI and mental wellness. It is a gripping look at transformation, ambition, and the power of choosing who you want to become.ControlWorks BAS:ControlWorks

Season 5- Episode 33: Jhone Ebert

Superintendent Jhone Ebert has led education systems from Nevada to New York and now oversees 300,000 students in the nation’s fifth-largest school district. She joins the WC Podcast to share the journey that shaped her and the vision she is driving at the Clark County School District. This episode uncovers the moments, challenges, and decisions behind one of the most influential roles in public education. Clark County School District: https://ccsd.net