LEESBURG, VA 

Healing doesn’t come from a template. It starts with safety, choice, and a team that sees the whole person. We sit down with Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Kaufman Walker—founder of True North Psychological Services—to unpack how integrative, trauma-informed therapy actually works day to day: from the moment a client walks in, to the moment they learn their body can send “calm” signals back to the brain.

Most people think real estate investors win on fancy systems and perfect scripts. We make a different case: in a crowded, commoditized market, trust, speed, and community do the heavy lifting. John Ma of Blue Trust House Buyers shares how he built deal flow by serving distressed homeowners with real transparency and by partnering closely with agents and wholesalers who value certainty over games.

Think you need 20% down to buy a home? Think again. Kristina Walsh breaks myths, shares VA insights, and shows how pre-underwritten approvals win offers.

Strong dads, stronger families. Hear how consistency, simple meals, and 4 a.m. discipline became a movement: Family First Fitness. Listen to how FP and JP went from fighting together in Afghanistan to helping families build stronger bonds and bodies.

Founder Tiffany Ball joins us to share how Grow Networking helps entrepreneurs move beyond transactional pitches into relationship-driven conversations that people remember. Her story—two decades in hospitality, a painful reset, and ten years of hard-won authenticity—shapes a simple but powerful thesis: when you show up as yourself, trust compounds, and so do referrals.

Realtor Kristen Winters of Long & Foster, a Northern Virginia and West Virginia real estate agent serving Jefferson and Berkeley Counties; expert in first-time buyers, single-income strategies, land and historic homes; confident, approachable, purpose-driven.

What happens when military discipline meets mortgage expertise? Bryan “Sumo” Sumardi transforms complex financial decisions into approachable conversations for veterans and first-time homebuyers. After six years in the Marine Corps Reserves, Bryan has built a thriving mortgage business by applying the teamwork, accountability, and leadership skills forged during his service.

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes during a real estate closing? Meet Kristi Jo Frattone, also known as “The Nova Title Gal,” who’s transforming how we think about title insurance with her unique blend of teaching expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.

From classroom to closing table, Kristi’s journey began as an elementary school teacher before her passion for helping people led her into the real estate world. Now as a licensed title agent with Pride Settlement and Escrow, she brings warmth, education, and celebration to what many consider the most stressful part of buying a home.

What happens when your credit history holds you back from the life you want to build? Meet Idrees, founder of Fix my History, who transformed his own credit struggles into a mission to help others overcome financial barriers and create new opportunities.

Dr. Sarah Wahab’s journey into psychology wasn’t the expected path for someone from her cultural background. After graduating with a biology degree and feeling uncertain about her future, a life-changing experience with a culturally competent psychiatrist opened her eyes to the power of therapeutic connection. This pivotal moment shifted her trajectory toward helping others navigate their own challenges through a family systems lens.