Diane Wright, author and artist from Winchester, Virginia. Diane is the writer and illustrator of the children’s book “Avoid Angry Alligators” and “My Ride.” She is also an avid runner working toward her goal of completing a race in all 50 states. Known for her positivity, creativity, and passion for teaching kindness through rhyme and art, Diane continues to inspire children and adults alike with her books, artwork, and speaking engagements.

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Tomboy to Trusted Beauty Expert: How Heidi Gracie Shea Built Voila Style In the heart of Leesburg, Virginia, you’ll find Heidi Gracie Shea, a professional hair and makeup artist whose journey into the beauty industry is anything but traditional. Serving clients across the DMV area, Heidi’s expertise spans bridal, commercial […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Brianna Goetting – Turning Determination into 250+ Homes Sold From Styling Hair to Selling HomesWhen Brianna Goetting first started her career, real estate wasn’t even on her radar. A trained cosmetologist and busy mom of three, she spent years building a life centered around family. But as her 30th birthday approached […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Adrianna Lucas: Empowering Communities with Ethical Innovation and Circular Impact In a world grappling with environmental strain, food insecurity, and disconnection from community, Adrianna Lucas is building something extraordinary. Adrianna’s not just making soap — but reshaping entire systems through All Aurora’s Embrace, a visionary B Corp rooted in circular economics, […]
Lessons from Local Leaders: How Kia Arian Helps Experts Raise Prices by 40% Without More Clients Meet Kia Arian — the visionary founder of Zine, a branding agency that has redefined what it means to market with heart. Based on the idea that “marketing isn’t a funnel, it’s a relationship,” Kia has spent the last […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Preschool to Pouring Pints: How Natalie Femia Curated Loudoun County’s Most Creative Brewery Experience When you think of breweries, you might picture craft beers and casual vibes—but at Lost Barrel Brewing in Middleburg, Virginia, there’s a deeper story brewing behind the bar. At the heart of it is Natalie Femia, […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Dinner Table to Dream Homes: How Joe Garon is Redefining Mortgage Lending in Northern Virginia When it comes to choosing the right mortgage lender, most people look for expertise, trustworthiness, and someone who truly understands the complexities of homeownership. For Joe Garon of Embrace Home Loans, those qualities are second […]

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