LEESBURG, VA 

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 Epizelus, the nonprofit driving systemic change for veterans with PTSD and TBI. Learn how Epizelus 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.

Meet Kevin Castro of VAZE Realty—a DMV native helping first-time buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the market with calm strategy, real construction insight, and people-first service.

Meet Jess Ernst of Ernst Property Advisory—a Northern Virginia native who treats real estate like a full-heart, whole-human journey. From ballroom courage to in-person workshops to the Mo Talks with Jess podcast, her mission is simple: leave everyone better. 💛🏡✨

A pro athlete’s mindset can change the way you buy, sell, and invest. Josh Alexander—known as the MBA Realtor—joins us to share how film study, teamwork, and game-day poise translate into smarter, calmer real estate decisions in Northern Virginia’s high-tempo market. From confidence to precision, he breaks down the routines that keep clients protected when timelines tighten, appraisals surprise, or strategy must pivot on the fly.
• building a family partnership and launching the franchise
• how teamwork and clear roles keep quality high
• shifting from customer service to customer experience
• mobile showroom strategy and curated in-home samples
• honest sales that favor repairs when possible
• leadership lessons in problem-solving and accountability
• real transformation stories that change move-or-stay decisions
• partnerships with designers for large projects
• growth plans for staffing and future storefront
• promise of follow-through as the brand memory

Curiosity lit the spark, but kindness and systems built the engine. Nora shares how a cold message turned into an internship, a real estate license in Virginia and DC, and a multi-hat role that spans marketing, contracts, and project engineering. We walk through the human side of the housing journey—how steady check-ins, holiday texts, and small acts of service transform a transaction into a long-term relationship—and the operational backbone that keeps every promise on track.

• building a family partnership and launching the franchise
• how teamwork and clear roles keep quality high
• shifting from customer service to customer experience
• mobile showroom strategy and curated in-home samples
• honest sales that favor repairs when possible
• leadership lessons in problem-solving and accountability
• real transformation stories that change move-or-stay decisions
• partnerships with designers for large projects
• growth plans for staffing and future storefront
• promise of follow-through as the brand memory

Most homeowners never see what happens on their roof—and that’s where trust breaks down. We open the hatch and show you how a veteran-led team in the DMV turned roofing into a transparent, on-time, and no-surprises experience that homeowners actually enjoy. From disciplined SOPs to daily photo updates, we walk through the systems that remove guesswork and create real accountability on every project.
• building a family partnership and launching the franchise
• how teamwork and clear roles keep quality high
• shifting from customer service to customer experience
• mobile showroom strategy and curated in-home samples
• honest sales that favor repairs when possible
• leadership lessons in problem-solving and accountability
• real transformation stories that change move-or-stay decisions
• partnerships with designers for large projects
• growth plans for staffing and future storefront
• promise of follow-through as the brand memory

A young scientist reads a single book and changes course—decades later, that spark becomes a therapy farm where goats and gardens sit alongside genetics and cognitive tools. We sit down with Dr. Susan Rich to explore how a strengths-first model can help neurodiverse kids and teens turn intense interests into lifelong assets. From ADHD and autism to trauma and adoption stories, Dr. Rich shares how changing environments, building executive function scaffolds, and respecting deep focus can unlock growth that labels never could.
• building a family partnership and launching the franchise
• how teamwork and clear roles keep quality high
• shifting from customer service to customer experience
• mobile showroom strategy and curated in-home samples
• honest sales that favor repairs when possible
• leadership lessons in problem-solving and accountability
• real transformation stories that change move-or-stay decisions
• partnerships with designers for large projects
• growth plans for staffing and future storefront
• promise of follow-through as the brand memory