LEESBURG, VA 

Realtor Kristen Winters of Long & Foster, a Northern Virginia and West Virginia real estate agent serving Jefferson and Berkeley Counties; expert in first-time buyers, single-income strategies, land and historic homes; confident, approachable, purpose-driven.

What happens when military discipline meets mortgage expertise? Bryan “Sumo” Sumardi transforms complex financial decisions into approachable conversations for veterans and first-time homebuyers. After six years in the Marine Corps Reserves, Bryan has built a thriving mortgage business by applying the teamwork, accountability, and leadership skills forged during his service.

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes during a real estate closing? Meet Kristi Jo Frattone, also known as “The Nova Title Gal,” who’s transforming how we think about title insurance with her unique blend of teaching expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.

From classroom to closing table, Kristi’s journey began as an elementary school teacher before her passion for helping people led her into the real estate world. Now as a licensed title agent with Pride Settlement and Escrow, she brings warmth, education, and celebration to what many consider the most stressful part of buying a home.

What happens when your credit history holds you back from the life you want to build? Meet Idrees, founder of Fix my History, who transformed his own credit struggles into a mission to help others overcome financial barriers and create new opportunities.

Dr. Sarah Wahab’s journey into psychology wasn’t the expected path for someone from her cultural background. After graduating with a biology degree and feeling uncertain about her future, a life-changing experience with a culturally competent psychiatrist opened her eyes to the power of therapeutic connection. This pivotal moment shifted her trajectory toward helping others navigate their own challenges through a family systems lens.

What happens when a seven-year-old girl is suddenly forced to eliminate gluten, processed sugars, and dairy from her diet? For Alexa Hiranandani, it sparked a lifelong passion that transformed into Pure Roots Kitchen, a thriving business helping busy families eat healthier through personalized meal prep and wholesome desserts.

Dr. Ben Liu never planned to own five dental practices, but his journey from Johns Hopkins psychology student to founder of SuperKids Pediatric Dentistry reveals how passion, strategy, and people-focused leadership can build something extraordinary.

Sharon Virts journey from successful CEO to award-winning historical fiction author and philanthropist offers profound insights into finding purpose beyond traditional business success. Having built FCI Federal from her basement into a company with 5,000 employees and subcontractors before selling it in 2017, Virts embodies the principle that “the meaning of life can be found in giving.”

Susie Silva and Jenn Sullivan, co-founders of Customer First Consulting and Loudoun County Orthodontics, share their journey from working in orthodontics to building a consulting business and opening their own practice in Leesburg.

Growing up helping with basic cooking tasks in her homeland, Cristina’s culinary spark truly ignited when, at 15 and newly arrived in America, she prepared a meal that brought pure joy to her mother’s face. Though cooking remained her passion, financial constraints led her down a 15-year path in banking before the pandemic created an unexpected opportunity. When a client sought someone to prepare meals in their home, Cristina discovered her perfect business model – providing highly personalized chef services on weekdays while creating stunning grazing tables for events on weekends.