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Lessons from Local Leaders: How Kia Arian Helps Experts Raise Prices by 40% Without More Clients Meet Kia Arian — the visionary founder of Zine, a branding agency that has redefined what it means to market with heart. Based on the idea that “marketing isn’t a funnel, it’s a relationship,” Kia has spent the last […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Preschool to Pouring Pints: How Natalie Femia Curated Loudoun County’s Most Creative Brewery Experience When you think of breweries, you might picture craft beers and casual vibes—but at Lost Barrel Brewing in Middleburg, Virginia, there’s a deeper story brewing behind the bar. At the heart of it is Natalie Femia, […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Military Photographer to Master Stylist: Robin Lee’s 30-Year Journey in the Beauty Industry Nestled on historic King Street, right next to the Black Hoof, Robin Lee Hair and Makeup has become a destination for clients seeking confidence, transformation, and a touch of artistry. But behind the chair is a story as vibrant as […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Forensic Psychology to Healing Hearts: Allyson Luna’s Journey to Counseling Some paths are straight. Others twist, turn, and lead you to where you were always meant to be. For Allyson Luna, the founder of Luna Counseling Solutions, the journey to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor was anything but linear. Allyson didn’t grow […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Building a Strong + Healthy Life: How Anna Helps Busy Women Transform Their Health and Mindset When it comes to lasting health transformations, Anna, founder of Strong + Healthy, knows it’s not about spending hours in the gym or following restrictive diets—it’s about creating smart, sustainable routines that fit into your life. In this […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: How Parsa Izadpanah Balances Innovation and Leadership in His Professional Journey At Alimond Studio, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Parsa Izadpanah, a visionary professional whose approach to leadership and innovation is transforming the way his industry operates. During our conversation, Parsa shared insights into his career path, the lessons […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Dinner Table to Dream Homes: How Joe Garon is Redefining Mortgage Lending in Northern Virginia When it comes to choosing the right mortgage lender, most people look for expertise, trustworthiness, and someone who truly understands the complexities of homeownership. For Joe Garon of Embrace Home Loans, those qualities are second […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From Football Fields to Frontlines of Education: The Legacy of Virgil Revish For over four decades, Virgil Revish has been a quiet force shaping the futures of young people across Virginia. A native of Petersburg and now a long-time Chesterfield resident, Revish’s life work has been focused on one mission: helping […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Finding Balance with Food: The Inspiring Story of Allison Tepper and Tepper Nutrition In today’s world, food and body image are often surrounded by confusion, mixed messages, and unrealistic expectations. For many, navigating nutrition feels like walking through a minefield of diet trends, cultural pressures, and misinformation. That’s exactly why Allison […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Helping Families Breathe, Sleep, and Thrive: Bryanna Schwarting and The Mouth Rehab When you meet Bryanna Schwarting, you immediately sense her warmth and deep passion for helping others. She’s more than a speech-language pathologist—she’s a feeding and swallowing specialist, a certified lactation consultant, and an orofacial myology expert. Or, as she […]