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Lessons from Local Leaders: From Lyme to Light: How Hilary Tarkington Stowers is Redefining Holistic Mental Health Care in Virginia When life hands you a diagnosis, it often becomes a turning point—and for Hilary Tarkington Stowers, it was the start of a completely new path. Today, Hilary is the founder of Holistic Health and Nutrition, LLC, […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Government Grit to Real Estate Wealth: How Ana Bialek is Helping Others Break the 9–5 Cycle Ana Bialek, founder of the Bialek Property Group with eXp Realty, isn’t your typical real estate agent. With nearly two decades of experience as a civilian working for the Department of the Navy, Ana […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Beyond the Surface: The Thoughtful, Deep-Rooted Practice of Dr. Joan Linhardt When you step into the office of Dr. Joan Linhardt, you’re not just walking into a therapy session — you’re stepping into a space designed for deep transformation, insight, and self-understanding. A Jungian-trained psychoanalyst based in Leesburg, Virginia, Dr. Linhardt brings […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Life, Love, and Mortgages: A Real Conversation with Melissa Landon When it comes to the mortgage world, few people bring the depth of experience, heart, and honesty that Melissa Landon does. As the branch manager of CMG Home Loans’ Gainesville office and the head of the Landon Group, Melissa wears many […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Creating a Culture of Compassion: A Conversation with Dr. Em Dreiling of Three Leaves Psychological Services In our recent episode of The Alimond Show, we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Em Dreiling, founder of Three Leaves Psychological Services, which operates in both Reston, VA, and Baltimore, MD. With a practice that […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Restoring Strength, Movement, and Confidence: A Conversation with Dr. McKenna Lupold of Phoenix Physical Therapy On this episode of The Alimond Show, we sat down with Dr. McKenna Lupold, Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified orthopedic manual therapist at Phoenix Physical Therapy in Herndon, Virginia. McKenna brings a specialized focus to both orthopedic […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Bridging the Gap: How Abbie Bridges Is Transforming Infant Feeding Support for Families In our latest podcast episode, we had the honor of sitting down with Abbie Bridges, founder of Bridges Lactation, a compassionate and deeply knowledgeable lactation consultant serving families across Maryland through home, office, and telehealth visits. As an International Board […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Lighting the Way: How Patrick Harders Is Redefining Outdoor Spaces with Artistry and Purpose When you meet Patrick Harders, you quickly realize he’s not just a lighting designer—he’s a visionary shaping how we experience space, emotion, and togetherness after dark. As the founder of Dayloom, a custom landscape lighting design firm, and Sterling […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: How Sina Djalili Built a Referral-Driven Commercial Insurance Agency with Integrity and Independence In an industry often associated with fine print and red tape, Sina Djalili, founder of Comprehensive Insurance Services(CIS) in Ashburn, VA, brings something refreshingly simple to the table: unbiased advice, responsiveness, and trust. Specializing exclusively in commercial insurance, Sina has built a […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Real Talk About Relationships with Susan Saint-Rossy, The Relationship Therapist When it comes to love, connection, and the complicated world of relationships, few people bring the depth, warmth, and clarity that Susan Saint-Rossy does. In a recent episode of The Alimond Show, we had the pleasure of speaking with Susan—licensed psychotherapist and founder of The […]