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 […]

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Chrissie Goodrum

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 […]

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Mary Taylor

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 […]

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Michelle Hopkins

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 […]

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Dave Jones

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 […]

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Edwina Clark

Lessons from Local Leaders: When Hira Khan speaks of her transition from the world of traditional medicine to the nurturing touch of chiropractic care, it’s not just a career shift we’re hearing about—it’s a calling. Our latest episode is graced by the founder of Safe Haven Chiropractic, a haven for mothers, babies, and families seeking […]

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Hira Khan

Lessons from Local Leaders: Embark on an extraordinary narrative as we unveil Tina Fraley’s remarkable transformation from a mother ensnared by weight challenges to an emblem of health and empowerment. Her tale is one not merely of shedding pounds, but of confronting the emotional barricades built from years of trauma. Throughout the episode, Tina imparts […]

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Tina Fraley

Lessons from Local Leaders: Shifting gears from the basketball court to the competitive landscape of real estate, Jennifer (Jen) Surlas brings the same tenacity to guiding clients through the maze of property buying and selling as she once did dodging defenders. This week, we sit down with the former collegiate and professional athlete turned real […]

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Jennifer Surlas

Lessons from Local Leaders: Ever faced a moment where someone underestimated you, and it propelled you to soar to new heights? Kristi Hardy from Atlantic Coast Mortgage turns a brush with condescension into a thriving career, ensuring no client feels belittled on her watch. Our conversation with Kristi is a tour through her inspiring journey, […]

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Kristi Hardy

Lessons from Local Leaders: Embark on a heartfelt odyssey with Dawn Tollus, the esteemed real estate savant from Century 21 Redwood Realty, who has gracefully woven philanthropy into her illustrious career. As the leader of the Marquis Group and the recently crowned Realtor of the Year for 2023, Dawn shares a tapestry of experiences from […]

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Dawn Tollus

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