LEESBURG, VA 

Lessons from Local Leaders: What if you could transform your passion into a thriving business? Hear from Lisa Holliday, the inspiring artist behind the Joyful Penguin, as she reveals her journey from elementary school teacher to successful artisan. Discover how a visit to King Street Oyster sparked Lisa’s creativity, leading her to craft beautiful polymer […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered how someone transitions from government affairs to the courtroom? We sit down with Jim Magner, co-owner of Magner Law in Leesburg, who reveals his unexpected journey into the legal world. What started as a quest for credibility turned into a passion for courtroom dynamics and advocating for clients. Jim […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Imagine being guided through the labyrinth of real estate by someone who knows its every twist and turn. That’s what you’ll experience as Gloria Sheridan from Keys to the County Realty Group joins us. Having honed her skills with MLS pages and learned from the constant relocations of military life, Gloria […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: What happens when a military veteran with a background in psychology dives headfirst into the world of real estate? Meet Brian Mason, founder of Signature Move Real Estate, who shares his incredible journey from federal law enforcement to educating first-time homebuyers and helping people build generational wealth. Brian’s unique career path, […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered what it takes to carve out a successful 33-year career in the radio industry? Join us as we sit down with Gavin Montgomery of GM Enterprises, who stumbled upon his first radio gig at a jazz station in Richmond, Virginia, and never looked back. Gavin breaks down the art […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered how a former stockbroker could turn around a failing construction business? Join us for an insightful conversation with Jack Prins, co-owner of Steadfast Construction, as he recounts his unique journey from framing houses in college to navigating the high-stakes world of stockbroking, and ultimately finding success in the construction […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Join us as we host Rachel Virk, a distinguished divorce litigator and mediator based in Sterling, Virginia, who has turned navigating the choppy waters of family law into an art form. With over 35 years of experience, Rachel’s journey from aspiring marine scientist to becoming the longest continuously certified mediator in […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Can you imagine pivoting from a stable career as a dental hygienist to founding a successful interior design firm? Our guest, Iram Ahmad, did just that. Iram’s inspiring journey from dental hygienist to the passionate founder of Raja Interiors LLC is nothing short of remarkable. She shares her lifelong love for […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered how a chance college recruitment opportunity can pivot someone into the heart of technical staffing? Join us as Jermaine Williamson, CEO of JLW Management Consulting, shares his remarkable journey from an unexpected entry into the industry to leading a company that excels at filling the most challenging roles in […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever wondered how to turn a family bond into a thriving real estate empire? Chelsea Gabriella Betah, co-owner of the Gabriella Group, joins us to share her journey from being inspired by her parents’ real estate careers to forming a successful father-daughter team under Century 21 Redwood Realty. Chelsea opens up […]