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Lessons from Local Leaders: Have you ever felt captivated by a story so powerful that it resonates with your own life’s journey? Jeffrey Young, our guest this week, is a storyteller and poet who has transformed his life’s toughest moments into a beacon of hope for young people. With a heart for empowering the next […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Discover the transformative tale of Jon Tobery’s career leap from shipping manager to real estate maestro in the competitive DC metro landscape. Jon, an agent with Century 21 Redwood, joins us to unpack the adaptability necessary for navigating the ebbs and flows of real estate markets. His unique perspective, shaped by […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Embark on a sonic expedition with Marc Lotus, the mastermind behind Chrome City Records, as he unveils the rhythms of his life story, charting from simple Casio tunes to the crescendo of running a record label. As Random Dog barked up from local gigs to the legendary CBGBs stage, Marc’s narrative […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: From the comforting hum of a sewing machine in her mother’s workshop to the bustling energy of her own fashion studio in Montgomery Village, Rosemary Orokoyo’s journey is a tapestry woven with determination and style. Our latest guest, the founder of Teddies Afrique, shares an intimate narrative of how a simple […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Imagine transitioning from the fast-paced urgency of immediate care to the nurturing environment of a primary care setting. That’s the journey Dr. Aruna Kola of Health Assure Medical Associates in Leesburg embarked upon, a move that speaks volumes about her devotion to holistic, preventive health care. This episode presents an intimate […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Embark on a journey into the heart of real estate with our esteemed guests Chrissie Goodrum and Jeremy Kendall, as they lay bare their transitions from the corporate world to the vibrant realm of property and mortgage lending. Chrissie brings her wisdom from Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty, shedding light on […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Step inside the vibrant world of beauty entrepreneurship with Mary Elizabeth Taylor, where each snip and swipe of color is a stroke of genius. Mary Elizabeth, the brilliant mind behind Brushstrokes Salon and Mira Salon, takes us on a tour of her groundbreaking journey from beauty school to business mogul. She […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Navigating the turbulent waters of family law requires a captain with both a legal compass and a heart attuned to the emotional currents. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Michelle Hopkins, a seasoned family law attorney and the driving force behind Hopkins Law Firm. Her journey intertwines the intricacies of psychology […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Navigating the real estate market can be a daunting challenge, but imagine transforming that journey into something extraordinary. That’s precisely what David (Dave) Forrest Jones Jr. of the Extraordinary Transitions Team does, and in our latest conversation, he shares the secrets to guiding clients, especially first-timers, through the complexities of buying […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Navigating life’s twists and turns takes a certain finesse, a quality Edwina Clark undoubtedly possesses as she reveals to us the intricate dance of managing not just one, but two flourishing enterprises. Her odyssey began in 2010 with the inception of a commercial cleaning service, born out of the uncertainty of […]