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Lessons from Local Leaders: How does a childhood visit to an orphanage in Mexico lead to a thriving real estate career in Virginia and West Virginia? Join us for a heartwarming conversation with Alisa Cole, whose journey from early childhood educator to passionate realtor is nothing short of inspiring. Alisa shares how the medical needs […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered what it’s like to step into the ancient, fiery world of blacksmithing? Join us as we sit down with Caitlin Morris, the dynamic instructor behind Miss Caitlin’s School of Blacksmithing, who transformed her life with a single class—even showing up in four-inch heels! Caitlin opens up about her journey […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Unlock the secrets of achieving a successful career transition and balancing a fulfilling personal life with our conversation featuring Allison Metzger, an inspiring associate broker and co-owner of Green Lawn Realty. Allison takes us through her fascinating journey from a corporate marketing role to dominating the real estate industry, sharing how […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Uncover the secrets to a stress-free life as Dr. Gary Sprouse takes us on his compelling journey from primary care physician to holistic doctor and author. In this transformative episode, Dr. Sprouse introduces his book “Highway to Your Happy Place” and shares the defining moments that shaped its creation. Learn how […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: What if you could bridge the gap between employers and marginalized job seekers with unmatched efficiency? Join us as we sit down with Keirsten Greggs, the trailblazing founder of TRAP Recruiter LLC, who has been transforming the landscape of talent acquisition since 2000. Keirsten’s journey from a staffing company rookie to […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered how one woman’s journey from aspiring doctor to influential educational consultant could transform the way we address biases and behaviors in both children and adults? Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look into the dynamic world of Kori Hamilton Biagas, founder of Just Educators. Kori reveals the pivotal […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Unlock the secrets to building a successful real estate career with Ashley Santer, a passionate agent from Pearson Smith Realty who turned her love for HGTV into a thriving profession. In this episode, Ashley opens up about her innovative marketing strategies and her dedication to creating authentic connections within her community. […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered how a simple haircut can change lives? Join us in an inspiring conversation with Hany Metry, a resilient barber from Egypt who turned his passion into a thriving business in America. From opening his first barbershop in Egypt in 1996 to establishing a successful unisex barbershop in Leesburg in […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: George Lopez, co-owner of Generation Next Realty, shares his powerful journey from military retiree to real estate mogul. Discover how George, alongside his wife, has built a thriving business specializing in residential and commercial properties, as well as investment opportunities. Through heartfelt anecdotes, George discusses their dedication to giving back to […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Discover the groundbreaking work of Dr. Louis Eke, the mastermind behind Kornerstone Health Solutions in Sterling, Virginia. In this episode, Dr. Eke takes us on a journey through his innovative mental health treatments, which seamlessly blend clinical psychology and health science. Learn how advanced MRI systems and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) […]