Hometown Heroes - Season 1 (2013)

Mary Vail is a publicist and humanitarian who through donating her time and expertise raised $500,000 for the Salvation Army, leading to food and shelter to over 3,000 Nevadians. She has over a lifetime contributed to several causes, which has given thousands of people in Las Vegas a second chance at life. In a close-up interview with behavior expert Christian Schoyen Marys life story is presented and her behavioral blueprint is analyzed to answer the questions; are extraordinary people like Mary born or created? and what is the driving force behind their great ...

Manda Kristof is a fifth grade writing class teacher at Ferron Elementary School in Las Vegas who used part of her salary to feed her hungry students, as well as through a new way of teaching set the record in improvement for reading and writing proficiency within the public school system. Manda received the Clark County "teacher of the year award". In a close-up interview with behavior expert Christian Schoyen Mandas life story is presented and her behavioral blueprint is analyzed to answer the questions; are extraordinary people like Manda born or created? and what ...

To save the families around policeman Patrick Burke run in open fire with no protection to stop armed desperado who was shooting. Shortly after he also served for the US army in the Middle East. Patrick was recognized with the nation's highest award; the medal of Valor. In a close-up interview with behavior expert Christian Schoyen Patricks life story is presented and his behavioral blueprint is analyzed to answer the questions; are extraordinary people like Patrick born or created? and what is the driving force behind their great achievements?

Linda Smith is a humanitarian and change advocate, who after her son Chris was denied entry to the USA because he had the down syndrome took on the US legal system. After a 17 year battle Linda won and changed the law, allowing for those with down syndrome to legally enter the country, as equals. To help others Linda went on become a key person at Opportunity Village in Las Vegas, personally raising over $100 million to give those in Nevada with intellectual disability a second chance at life. In a close-up interview with behavior expert Christian Schoyen Lindas life ...

Barbara Kenig known as the Jewish Easter Bunny has for over 20 years making sure that struggling families in Las Vegas and their children felt loved and cared for. Every year she has together with a dedicated group of volunteers delivered thousands of baskets with food, candy and toys to families with children living in shelters, in cars or on the streets in need of a helping hand. In a close-up interview with behavior expert Christian Schoyen Barbara's life story is presented and her behavioral blueprint is analyzed to answer the questions; are extraordinary people ...

Karen Layne introduced and implemented 911 in Las Vegas to create a support system for people in need of assistance, then later as the president for Las Vegas Valley Humane Society she also created a support system for animals. In a close-up interview with behavior expert Christian Schoyen Karens life story is presented and her behavioral blueprint is analyzed to answer the questions; are extraordinary people like Karen born or created? and what is the driving force behind their great achievements?