Jacob Minnig
Jacob Minnig
"Homeless in Vegas" (Part2) Interview with Holy Smoke Vegas's Shauna McQueen and Arthur “Doc” McClenaghan
"Homeless in Vegas" (Part2) Interview with Holy Smoke Vegas's Shauna McQueen and Arthur “Doc” McClenaghan
"Homeless in Vegas" (Part2) Interview with Holy Smoke Vegas's Shauna McQueen and Arthur “Doc” McClenaghan
Wednesday 31st May 2023
Hear Shauna McQueen and Arthur 'Doc' McClenaghan discuss their mission to support the homeless community in Las Vegas's tunnels with compassion and comedy.
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Episode Overview
- Shauna shares her personal journey of transitioning from the Bay Area to Vegas and her experience with homelessness and unemployment
- Arthur "Doc" McClenaghan presents innovative solutions to address the complex issues surrounding homelessness
- Both guests express a deep commitment to Holy Smoke's mission of providing practical support and unconditional love to the homeless community
- Shauna outlines city-wide initiatives, including the 'mobile food crews' program, to provide food to the homeless population
- Arthur 'Doc' McClenaghan emphasises the need for better resource distribution and initiatives for reintegration of the homeless community
I think for me for the Las Vegas operations, I think um I kind of have more like city-wide initiatives that I want to work on like I have this kind of um i don't know I haven't thought out how to do it or implement it yet but I've thought of like this uh a program I was thinking of calling it uh like mobile food crews where basically you pay people to just uh transport food to like the most like the biggest uh homeless population or yeah the homeless populated areas and just have like you know a couple people drive to these spots every night package the food and just give people food and I think that that doesn't sound too crazy and it sounds like really easy to do logistically.
Ever wondered what life is like beneath the neon lights of Las Vegas? In this episode of Behavioral Health Integration, host Jacob Minnig sits down with Shauna McQueen and Arthur 'Doc' McClenaghan, two dedicated souls making a difference for the homeless community living in the tunnels of Vegas. Shauna opens up about her own struggles, moving from the Bay Area to Vegas, facing homelessness, and the battle to find stable work.
Her story shines a light on the unseen hardships many endure just below the bustling streets. Meanwhile, Doc, known for his unique blend of 'cannabis, comedy, and charity', shares his journey from informal volunteer to founder of Holy Smoke Misfit Missionaries, a nonprofit aiming to alleviate homelessness with a Vegas twist. Through life skills training and outreach services, Holy Smoke offers practical support and unconditional love to those in need.
Doc’s motivational standup comedy brings a touch of humor to an otherwise grim reality, showing that laughter can indeed be a powerful tool for healing. Together, Shauna and Doc discuss the pressing need for better resource distribution and reintegration initiatives, offering fresh perspectives and hopeful solutions for the future. Their unwavering commitment and innovative approaches inspire hope for brighter days ahead for Las Vegas's hidden residents.