Real people & Conversations with the movers & shakers from las vegas
The Podcast
Welcome to the Movers & Shakers Podcast—a fresh take on what it means to live, invest, and thrive in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
From luxury real estate to pro athletes, from design tastemakers to everyday visionaries, we’re sitting down with the people shaping Las Vegas. Each episode dives into the stories behind the success—the passion, the pivots, the purpose.
If you’re curious about the future of Vegas, this is where the conversation starts.
Former NFL linebacker Hayes Pullard shares how persistence, faith, and playbook discipline carried him from Crenshaw High to USC, the NFL, and into life after football. Today, he’s channeling those same habits into entrepreneurship—building Enclave & Key and co-founding the Celebrity Poker Tour, a viral Las Vegas phenomenon where athletes and entertainers meet at the table.
September 17, 2025
Las Vegas artist Zack Gray opens up about his journey from emo bands in California to EDM collaborations, faith, and launching Modern Headliner. In this candid conversation with JD Diaz, Zack shares how setbacks, resilience, and purpose shaped his path in the music industry.
August 18, 2025
Abby Sullivan went from dancing in small-town recitals in Buffalo to performing under the lights of the Las Vegas Strip. In this episode of Movers & Shakers in Las Vegas, she shares her journey into the cast of Fantasy at Luxor, what it really takes to be a full-time stage performer, and why confidence, individuality, and resilience matter more than ever.
June 30, 2025
Connor Fields joins JD Diaz to share how he went from Olympic gold to a coma in Tokyo—and how he rebuilt his life through public speaking and storytelling.
May 28, 2025
Las Vegas radio and TV personality Shawn Tempesta joins JD Diaz on Movers & Shakers in Las Vegas to share his journey from Boston’s public housing to becoming a beloved media voice in Sin City.
May 22, 2025
In this episode of Movers & Shakers in Las Vegas, we sit down with Dylan Sanglay — a Las Vegas native, sneaker plug, entrepreneur, and faith-driven creative. Dylan walks us through his journey from flipping thrift clothes at age 17 to hosting a sneaker game show for eBay and building a powerful online brand across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. We talk mindset, mistakes, staying grounded, and how building genuine relationships changed everything.
May 8, 2025
In this powerful conversation, JD Diaz interviews Kris Olivo, a jiu-jitsu black belt and entrepreneur who shares how trauma, discipline, and a deep desire for growth led him from the military to launching his own gym in the heart of Las Vegas.
April 17, 2025
