LEESBURG, VA 

Lessons from Local Leaders: Join us as Mary Krueger, a veteran in residential mortgage lending, opens up about her unexpected career shift from the medical field to the realm of mortgage banking. With over 30 years of rich industry experience, Mary shares how she navigated the evolution from cumbersome manual paperwork to today’s seamless digital […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Sally Crosen, an inspiring guest and operations manager at Maid Brigade, unveils her compelling transition from the aviation industry to leading a community-focused cleaning company. Discover how she and her team transform lives by providing free cleaning services to those in need and volunteering with organizations like Habitat for Humanity. Sally’s […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Meet the finance doctors—Joanne Alston, Monique Kennedy, and Clarice Williams—who are on a mission to revolutionize how entrepreneurs manage their financial health. Originating from a serendipitous meeting at the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s accelerator program, this dynamic trio formed Jomoccler to empower business owners with vital financial knowledge. In […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Discover the transformative journey of Clarice Williams, the visionary behind WEBS Training Center in Herndon, Virginia. Clarice joins us to share her inspiring story, rooted in her upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness and shaped by her work as a government auditor. Her passion for community service shines through as she talks […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Join us for an inspiring tale of resilience and family entrepreneurship as we chat with Bernadette Boland about the journey of Fields of Athenry Farm and Side Saddle Bistro. From their humble beginnings in Virginia with just two lambs, Bernadette and her mother Elaine Boland have cultivated not only a thriving […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Uncover the secrets to thriving in the unpredictable world of real estate with Austin Wickwire of Wickwire Real Estate at RE/MAX Gateway, a seasoned veteran who’s navigated the ups and downs of this dynamic industry in Northern Virginia. Listen as Austin shares his intriguing journey from growing up in Centerville and […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: What happens when leaders look beyond the balance sheet and seek a deeper connection with their souls? We sit down with Abraham Joseph Ajenifuja, founder of Peace Profit LLC, who reveals the transformative impact of soul-driven leadership. Abraham takes us on his journey from a quiet upbringing in Nigeria to becoming […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Brian McGuiness, the residential brand ambassador for JK Moving Services, who transitioned from military service to a central role in the moving industry. You’ll discover how Chuck Kuhn founded JK Moving at just 16 and grew it into North America’s largest independent […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: What happens when a personal history of learning difficulties becomes the catalyst for a thriving career in mental health? Join us as Julie Holgate, founder of Holgate Child and Family Counseling, shares her journey from childhood experiences to opening a new office. Julie’s innovative therapy methods, which include online, in-home, and […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: After weathering the chaos of the Gulf War, Anthony Lane emerged not just as a military veteran but as a transformative guide for those seeking balance amidst life’s pressures. Through inspiring personal stories, Anthony reveals the art of maintaining composure, a skill he honed under extreme circumstances and now imparts to […]