About Founder & CEO

🐦💛Amanda Joy Christensen is a long time Las Vegas–based creator, storyteller, and hospitality industry professional known locally & globally for her community-focused media work and online presence.

🌟 Podcast Host & Creative Independent Voice – She is the writer of Valley Views Podcast, a 60 plus series that highlights stories from around Las Vegas, focusing on local people, hospitality, family life, and community culture. Her work aims to go beyond the glitzy Strip to spotlight the heart and hustle of Vegas-area residents and small businesses.

🎤 Hospitality & Media Background – With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector in Las Vegas, Amanda has worked across different facets of the industry before pivoting into podcasting, writing, photography, and storytelling.

📱 Social Presence – She is active on social media under @amandajoychristensen & @valley.views.podcast where she shares insights about her photography of the city, community engagements, and personal journey of motherhood. Connect on LinkedIn by finding her under Amanda Joy Christensen or Valley Views Media.

📍 Leadership Impact – Her creative efforts have drawn local attention and even a nomination for the 2025 & 2026 Entrepreneur of Impact placing #7 for a 2nd year.

📖Best Selling Published Co-Author of "Slaying Vegas" with her influential chapter on Las Vegas and Hospitality. In April of 2026, she was named the 1st Jr. Publicist for the entire Slay the USA brand.

👑 Royal Reign - 2026 Ms. Nevada Petite USA - Awarded a title to showcase her heart, voice, and tiny stature that beauty is beyond a size. Her ability to navigate co parenting and advocating for women & children's financial and health rights remain at the heart of her project.

🎶 #ForScarlettMagnolia - A wellness & music project launching in May 2026 to create space for women longing to celebrate the loss of a pregnancy, instead of grief.