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Lessons from Local Leaders: From Football Fields to Frontlines of Education: The Legacy of Virgil Revish For over four decades, Virgil Revish has been a quiet force shaping the futures of young people across Virginia. A native of Petersburg and now a long-time Chesterfield resident, Revish’s life work has been focused on one mission: helping […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Finding Balance with Food: The Inspiring Story of Allison Tepper and Tepper Nutrition In today’s world, food and body image are often surrounded by confusion, mixed messages, and unrealistic expectations. For many, navigating nutrition feels like walking through a minefield of diet trends, cultural pressures, and misinformation. That’s exactly why Allison […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Helping Families Breathe, Sleep, and Thrive: Bryanna Schwarting and The Mouth Rehab When you meet Bryanna Schwarting, you immediately sense her warmth and deep passion for helping others. She’s more than a speech-language pathologist—she’s a feeding and swallowing specialist, a certified lactation consultant, and an orofacial myology expert. Or, as she […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Bob Waddell: Building Trust and Transforming Homes Across Virginia, Maryland & West Virginia When you meet Bob Waddell, you quickly realize he’s not just a realtor—he’s a trusted advisor, a problem solver, and someone who treats your home purchase or sale as if it were his own. Bob is a residential […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: For more than 50 years, Dr. Barbara Reynolds has been a force in journalism, activism, ministry, and education. At 83 years old, she is still writing, still speaking truth to power, and still urging the next generation to carry the torch of justice. Her journey—from being told she couldn’t to proving […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: How Dr. Rhoda Zione is Redefining Healthcare Innovation with Nurse Tech Global Creating Healthier Environments Through Faith, Science, and Innovation Dr. Rhoda Zione is a registered nurse with over 53 years of experience, but her legacy reaches far beyond traditional healthcare. As the founder of Nurse Tech Global, she has dedicated […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Foster Care to Federal Contracts: How Two Sisters Built a Mission-Driven Tech Company When you meet Mary Toxey and Sarah Absher, you immediately sense the strength, purpose, and integrity that define both their leadership style and the company they co-founded, Basis Path. As two of three owners of a women […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Transforming Smiles, Transforming Lives — A Conversation with Dr. Nojan Jafari of Pace Dental When you first meet Dr. Nojan Jafari, owner of Pace Dental in Vienna, Virginia, you’re struck by his warmth, humility, and fierce dedication to patient care. But once you hear his story, you quickly realize he’s part […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Navigating Real Estate Success with Carolyn Thompson In our recent conversation with Elizabeth Venafro, the founder of EAV LLC, we delved into her extensive experience as a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and her innovative approach to marketing leadership. Elizabeth, a seasoned B2B and B2G marketing executive, has dedicated nearly two […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: A Conversation with Sandra Guzman Salvado: Family Law, Advocacy, and Empowering Clients When navigating the complexities of family law, having a compassionate, knowledgeable attorney by your side can make all the difference. Sandra Guzman Salvado, founder of the Law Office of Sandra Guzman-Salvado, serves clients across Maryland, including Frederick, Montgomery, Prince […]