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Lessons from Local Leaders: Breaking the Stigma: A Candid Conversation with Sobriety Advocate Hadley Sorensen In a world where drinking culture is deeply ingrained in our social fabric, questioning our relationship with alcohol can feel isolating. However, sobriety advocate and author Hadley Sorensen is helping to change that narrative. In our recent podcast conversation, Hadley […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Inside the World of Commercial Real Estate with Joe Serafin In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Serafin, owner and principal broker of Serafin Real Estate, a boutique commercial real estate company in Loudoun County. With 20 years of experience, Joe shared insights into his […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Inside the Dynamic Duo of Northern Virginia Real Estate: Amanda Ingram & Tess Harris of Haven Homes If you thought real estate was just about buying and selling homes, you haven’t met Amanda Ingram and Tess Harris—two powerhouse realtors from Haven Homes, a Pearson Smith Realty team in Northern Virginia. With […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Transforming Smiles with Care: A Conversation with Dr. Tarek Elbadawy of WestLake Dental Care When it comes to dental care, patients deserve more than just treatment—they deserve an exceptional experience. At WestLake Dental Care, Dr. Tarek Elbadawy and his team are redefining what it means to visit the dentist. With a […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Empowering Lives Through Fitness, Marketing, and Personal Growth: A Conversation with Tim Rook When passion, purpose, and perseverance align, they create something truly impactful. That’s exactly what Tim Rook, entrepreneur and founder of Family Legacy Fitness, Next One Up Marketing, and Momentum Movement, has set out to achieve. Tim’s businesses span […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Building Dreams with Virginia Home Services: A Conversation with David When it comes to home remodeling and roofing, having a contractor who truly understands the ins and outs of the industry is invaluable. That’s exactly what Virginia Home Services offers. I had the pleasure of speaking with David Sura, the owner […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Empowering Home Buyers & Sellers: A Conversation with Rachel Rajala Navigating the real estate market can be overwhelming, but having the right agent by your side makes all the difference. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Rajala, a seasoned real estate professional with Homes with Rachel at eXp […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Empowering Small Businesses with NetVest: A Conversation with Marcus Haines In today’s fast-paced digital world, small businesses often struggle to find the right resources, networking opportunities, and tools to scale effectively. Enter NetVest, a dynamic virtual platform designed to bridge this gap and provide small businesses with everything they need to […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: The Power of Customer Service in Real Estate: A Conversation with David Raffinengo In the world of real estate, success is not solely defined by transactions but by the relationships built along the way. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with David Raffinengo, an experienced real estate professional who […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Building Connection and Community: A Conversation with Dawn Peters of ConneXion Hub In a world where business is often viewed as a numbers game, finding genuine connections and maintaining authentic relationships has never been more important. During a recent conversation with Dawn Peters, founder of ConneXion Hub, I had the privilege […]