Lessons from Local Leaders: From Culinary Craft to Real Estate Artistry: A Conversation with Jay Caputo of Brushstroke Properties Jay Caputo’s journey is anything but ordinary. From the adrenaline-fueled world of high-end kitchens to the fast-paced real estate market of the DMV, Jay has channeled his passion for crafting unforgettable experiences into a thriving career […]

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Jay Caputo

Lessons from Local Leaders: A Heart for Homes and Community: A Conversation with Payton Polychrones on Real Estate, Relationships, and Purpose In this episode, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Payton Polychrones, a Northern Virginia native and newly licensed real estate broker with Samson Properties. With over a decade in the industry, […]

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Payton Polychrones

Lessons from Local Leaders: From the Classroom to Closings: How Cole McInturff Blends Education, Athletics, and Mortgage Expertise to Serve His Community In this episode of The Alimond Show, we sit down with Cole McInturff, a mortgage lender at Home Savings and Trust Mortgage based in Fairfax, Virginia. With a background in education and a […]

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Cole McInturff

Lessons from Local Leaders: Redefining Success: How Priya Nalli Helps Women Realtors Build Six-Figure Businesses Without the Burnout On this episode of The Alimond Show, we sat down with Priya Nalli, a former top-producing realtor turned business and life coach, to talk all things entrepreneurship, motherhood, mindset, and how women in real estate can thrive […]

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Priya Nalli

Lessons from Local Leaders: Reclaiming Confidence and Health: A Conversation with Marshall Carey of Game Day Men’s Health In this episode of The Alimond Show, we sat down with Marshall Carey, owner of Game Day Men’s Health in Gainesville, Virginia. Marshall isn’t just an entrepreneur—he’s on a mission to revolutionize how men approach health, aging, […]

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Marshall Carey

Lessons from Local Leaders: Navigating Northern Virginia Real Estate with The Spear Realty Group Navigating Northern Virginia Real Estate with The Spear Realty Group For over two decades, The Spear Realty Group has been a trusted name in Northern Virginia real estate. Led by Kim Spear and supported by seasoned professionals Kristy Moyssiadis and Lara […]

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Lara, Kim, and Kristy of The Spear Realty Group

Lessons from Local Leaders: Empowering Real Estate Clients: A Conversation with Nicole Garner of Colener Realty Navigating the real estate industry requires more than just market knowledge; it takes passion, transparency, and a commitment to serving others. Nicole Garner, real estate broker and founder of Colener Realty, embodies these qualities and more. In a recent […]

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Nicole Garner

Lessons from Local Leaders: Navigating Life and Business with Melanie Hamelman: A Conversation on Estate Planning, Business Law, and Family Values When it comes to estate planning, business formation, and marital agreements, few attorneys bring as much personal insight and expertise as Melanie Hamelman of Hamelman Law. Melanie’s journey from litigation to running her own […]

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Melanie Hammelman

Lessons from Local Leaders: Diana Valle: The Attorney Who Paved Her Own Path Navigating the legal world can be intimidating, but for Diana Valle, founder of Valle Law Firm, the journey to becoming an attorney was fueled by passion, resilience, and a deep desire to help others. Specializing in consumer protection, bankruptcy, and family law, […]

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Diana Valle

Lessons from Local Leaders: Celeste Linthicum: From IT to Real Estate Powerhouse When it comes to navigating the real estate market in Northern Virginia, Celeste Linthicum is a name that stands out. As a dedicated residential realtor based in Leesburg, Virginia, she brings a wealth of experience from diverse careers in IT, photography, and vacation […]

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Celeste Linthicum

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