LEESBURG, VA 

Lessons from Local Leaders: When Carylee Carrington, also known as the Tutu Queen, stepped onto the playground that day, she didn’t expect her life’s path would take a sharp turn towards authorship and advocacy. Yet, here she is, sharing her inspiring transformation from a young girl shaped by her mother’s educational influence to a beacon […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Unlock the secrets to a sustainable fitness lifestyle with Kavon Atabaki, as he shares his philosophy on making movement and strength training a natural part of your daily routine. Our conversation with the Virginia fitness studio maven goes beyond the traditional grind of high-intensity workouts, offering a refreshing perspective on personalized […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: When music transforms lives, the melody lingers on long after the song ends. This episode is a testament to that, as we sit down with the incredibly talented Ana Maria, artistically known as 1301. She deftly weaves her Colombian heritage and the rich influence of her salsa-singing mother into a narrative […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Embark on a journey from salon to sidewalk as we chat with a visionary who traded her hair styling shears for leashes, evolving into a pet care entrepreneur par excellence. With a leap of faith into the world of wagging tails and wet noses, our guest recounts the tale of a […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: As the scent of nostalgia blooms in our studio, we’re joined by Carol Carrier from Plant Masters Flowers to unearth the roots of a family business that’s bringing the charm of your grandmother’s garden to your doorstep. Carol shares how her son’s leap from the corporate ladder back to the earth […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Every scar tells a tale, and Sorena’s is a saga of resilience and hope that he’s turned into a beacon for countless others. Waking from a coma with a traumatic brain injury after a devastating accident, he faced a world dramatically different from the one he knew. On our show, Sorena […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: When life throws curveballs, how do we find the strength to knock them out of the park? This heartening episode features an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of personal growth during challenging times. Our guest, Angela Goodman shares her compelling story of resilience and revitalization through the 75 Hard program, […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Navigating life’s transitions elegantly, a seasoned manager/coordinator shares her journey of trading the security of her former role for the adventure of entrepreneurship, all while keeping her family at the forefront. Our guest, alongside her ‘boss friend’ Nikki, offers a candid look at the highs and lows that come with such […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Unlock the secrets to powerful networking and genuine business relationships as Kathryn, an insurance agency owner with a heart for service, shares her inspiring journey from the front desk of a gym to the helm of KRZ Benefits. With personal anecdotes and rich insights, this episode peels back the layers on […]

Lessons from Local Leaders: Have you ever caught yourself automatically responding with “I’m fine,” even when you’re anything but? It’s a social reflex that many of us, especially women in the business world, know all too well. This episode peels back the layers of that all-too-common facade, as we engage in an earnest conversation with […]