LEESBURG, VA 

Lessons from Local Leaders: Curious about what it takes to transition from a tech career to the mortgage industry? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Darius Jenkins, a seasoned loan officer at GNB Mortgage, as he shares his journey from growing up as an Army brat in Arlington, Virginia, to thriving in the world […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Have you ever wondered if a simple frustration could spark a transformative business idea? Meet Collin Wheeler, whose perceptive leap from move consultant to junk removal entrepreneur revolutionized an industry. We promise you’ll uncover Collin’s journey from maneuvering a manual transmission truck to orchestrating a fleet of eye-catching red trucks, setting […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Pasi Verimo, a Finnish entrepreneur and president of W&OD Homes, shares his incredible story of transitioning from the IT telecom field to mastering the art of interior remodeling. You’ll learn how Pasi moved from handling small handyman tasks to leading large-scale residential projects, specializing in everything from kitchen and bathroom renovations […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Robin Gebhardt, a seasoned realtor at Real Broker, joins us to share her inspiring journey of building a successful real estate team, “Keepin’ It Real,” and launching the transformative coaching program, “Badass Boot Camp.” Robin’s personal experiences in the real estate industry have shaped her authentic approach to fostering collaboration and […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tracey Savage, an exceptional real estate agent who has transformed her career from a humble start as a receptionist to thriving at Century 21 Redwood Realty. Tracey’s story is a testament to perseverance and passion, as she shares her journey and the lessons learned […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tracey Savage, an exceptional real estate agent who has transformed her career from a humble start as a receptionist to thriving at Century 21 Redwood Realty. Tracey’s story is a testament to perseverance and passion, as she shares her journey and the lessons learned […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: What if you could turn adversity into opportunity and transform your dreams into reality? Veronika Amaya did just that, giving local artists a nurturing platform to thrive. Hear how her challenging experiences at farmer’s markets fueled her vision for Handmade by LMAC, a thriving retail space for local artisans in Sterling, […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Join us as Mary Krueger, a veteran in residential mortgage lending, opens up about her unexpected career shift from the medical field to the realm of mortgage banking. With over 30 years of rich industry experience, Mary shares how she navigated the evolution from cumbersome manual paperwork to today’s seamless digital […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Sally Crosen, an inspiring guest and operations manager at Maid Brigade, unveils her compelling transition from the aviation industry to leading a community-focused cleaning company. Discover how she and her team transform lives by providing free cleaning services to those in need and volunteering with organizations like Habitat for Humanity. Sally’s […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Meet the finance doctors—Joanne Alston, Monique Kennedy, and Clarice Williams—who are on a mission to revolutionize how entrepreneurs manage their financial health. Originating from a serendipitous meeting at the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s accelerator program, this dynamic trio formed Jomoccler to empower business owners with vital financial knowledge. In […]