Meet Maggie Sanders, aesthetic nurse practitioner and owner of Modern Med Aesthetics in Reston, Virginia, who brings over twenty years of emergency medicine experience to the world of aesthetic care. In this episode, Maggie shares how treating HIV patients with Sculptra taught her the life-changing power of aesthetics beyond vanity, why she answers thirty questions before even starting treatments, and how her philosophy of natural enhancement and patient empowerment is redefining what a med spa experience should feel like. Discover why transparency, education, and genuine care are the foundation of everything she does.

Meet Genesis Combs, a rising real estate agent serving the tri-state area of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland, who’s redefining what clients should expect from their agent. In this episode, Genesis shares how her youth has become her greatest strength, why she starts preparing clients six months before they buy, and how building genuine relationships—not just closing deals—has made her a favorite among even the most experienced homebuyers. Discover what makes this dedicated professional different in an industry where showing up and truly caring has become increasingly rare.

I remember when I posted daily and nothing happened. Every morning, I’d craft what I thought was the perfect post. I’d edit it three times, choose the right image, add relevant hashtags. Hit publish. Then I’d watch as it disappeared into the void…maybe three likes from my mom, a client, and someone who probably clicked […]
Meet Deidre Gambrell: The principal broker who views her fast-paced career as a “never ending game of Tetris.” Learn how her family legacy and “mom strengths” provide unparalleled patience and negotiation skills. Deidre shares her philosophy on client access, why she tells clients they don’t have to buy, and the unforgettable story of how her resilience and care turned an emotionally devastating transaction into a beautiful outcome for a grieving family.

Meet Lucia Jones: The real estate agent who successfully transitioned from a slower German market to the fast-paced DMV. Lucia shares how her background in recruiting and her team’s daily script practice keep her prepared for every offer. Learn why her first buyer in Germany gave her goosebumps, how her global perspective is an advantage in Northern Virginia, and how she’s now helping first-time buyers and 55+ clients through educational webinars and an upcoming Home Buying Bootcamp.

Meet Jessica Winesett: The former electrician and self-built entrepreneur who is now the owner of Expansive Development. She shares how her technical background and resilience enable her to guide clients through complex DC construction projects (like underpinning) with peace and integrity. Learn about her new initiative, the Contractor Caring Network, and her parallel business, Expand the Soul, which encourages everyone to follow their inner calling and live a life of true expansion.

Meet Vivian Mammen: The detail-driven DMV real estate agent with the Scott Team (Long & Foster) who transforms transactions into family relationships. Learn how her fashion background and immigrant father’s work ethic fuel her success in the competitive Maryland and Virginia markets. Vivian shares her strategies for customizing client experiences, leveraging technology, and securing homes under asking price in the current buyer’s market, all while guiding clients to the ultimate milestone of American homeownership.

From NYU theater to a third-generation real estate leader: Meet Carly Seward. This conversation explores how the TTR Sotheby’s agent leverages her background in luxury wine and her intuition as a Reiki Master to provide unparalleled client service. Discover her mission to use homeownership as a tool for generational wealth, her activism with The Verian Project, her “news translator” role for Virginia Dogwood News, and how her retired contractor father provides a unique, structural advantage for her clients.

Meet Melanie Skinner, owner of the award-winning Burn Boot Camp Ashburn, which boasts a community of 700+ members. Learn how she transformed her passion into a business that champions mental clarity and empowerment for busy parents and professionals. Discover the incredible life-saving and confidence-boosting transformations within her “High Five Culture,” why consistency trumps quick fixes, and the secret behind their nine years of success and Mark of Excellence Award recognition.
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