LEESBURG, VA 

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.

From Jersey Mike’s to Washington Fine Properties: Meet Caleb Smith, the younger agent redefining luxury real estate in the DMV. Caleb shares his philosophy of prioritizing authentic client relationships over transactions, how he leverages off-market opportunities (post-WFP’s Compass acquisition), and why integrity and showing up every day are the keys to success. Learn his unique approach to client communication and the importance of finding a full-time agent you trust in a competitive market.

Unlocking Peace of Mind in Real Estate: Meet Home Lab’s Tazeen Qudsi, Iqra Malik, and Nina Ahmed. They specialize in “obsessing over the client experience,” building radical trust, and crafting a seamless home buying/selling journey. Discover their unique approach, their commitment to funding community and international charities, and the deeply personal mission behind Tazeen’s new nonprofit, which aims to help women achieve financial independence. Learn how their teamwork makes the dream work—for clients and the community.

Empowering Veterans: A conversation with Jillian Bull of Epi, the nonprofit driving systemic change for veterans with PTSD and TBI. Learn how Epi pays for cutting-edge treatments like Ketamine and SGB, not just to help veterans heal, but to create the “proof of demand” needed to expand VA community care. Discover the mission, the meaning behind the name, and the “magical” network of support helping veterans—including those from the Vietnam era—find relief after decades of suffering.

From Army officer to luxury builder, John Halak leads Classic Homes and the new Maison XI brand with concierge-level service, cutting-edge design tools, and transparent leadership that clients—and teams—trust.