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Uncategorized Fur the Love of Pets and Other Tails On this episode, Lavenda Denney and I share heartwarming "tails" about pets and their personalities. Lavenda is the Executive Director of the SPCA of Winchester, Frederick & Clarke Counties where she is "On a Mission for pets and people."  Listen as she shares how the many animals that come through the doors of the SPCA, […]
Uncategorized Episode 5: All in the Family with Jason Vickers The COO of ERA OakCrest, Jason Vickers, sits down with me to have a heart to heart about growing up in a family business.  From his young years of sweeping the floors to help his dad, to having a corner office with a view, Jason shares heartwarming stories of being raised by an entrepreneur with […]
Uncategorized Episode 4: The Senior 5: A High School Friendship in the Midst of a Pandemic From the eyes, and hearts, of 5 High School Seniors (known by others as The Senior 5) you will learn the impact a world pandemic has had on their lives and how a beautiful friendship was formed. Elena Farinholt, Isabella Newman, Lauren Beatty, Liam McDonald, and Nathaniel Woshner share how COVID 19 brought them together […]
Uncategorized Episode 3 (season 3): “Running” a Business with Mark Stickley From a secure job as an engineer, to opening a small retail business, learn how local running legend, Mark Stickley quit his job at an engineering firm to turn his passion for running into a successful small business.  Twenty years later, his store on the Winchester Old Town Mall, Runners’ Retreat, is a staple in […]
Uncategorized Episode 2: Embracing a Community Through the Lens of a Millennial: Andy Gail Andy Gail's enthusiasm for life, and our community is contagious in this episode of Keeping it Real.  Andy is passionate about his position as the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers and shares how he and his team collaborate with businesses and organizations in an innovated way. Listen as Andy proves by being your best self […]
Uncategorized Episode 1: Behind the Scenes in the City of Wincheser with Justin Kerns Meet Justin Kerns, Executive Director at Winchester/Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Justin shares insight on how partnering with  state and local elected officials, the City of Winchester and Frederick County work with Justin and the local CVB to create a destination plan that entices tourists to visit our local area.  Want to know more […]
Uncategorized Episode 13: When Life throws a Curve Ball, How do you Adjust: with Jill Edlich A mother to 7 kids, an entrepreneur,  a community advocate, and a cancer survivor.  Jill Edlich managed to continue to grow her business and started a community outreach all while fighting breast cancer. Jill regained control of her life by focusing on things she wanted to accomplish in life and moved forward with her mission […]
Uncategorized Episode 12: Building an Effective Strategy for Business Success: Kevin McKannan As a business works to improve and grow, setting goals and creating strategies is one way to measure success. Kevin McKannan,  Managing Attorney with Glenloch Legal, discusses how having a business plan is an important strategic tool for entrepreneurs to plan for success. Kevin walks us through the reasons why a business plan and strategy […]
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Uncategorized Episode 11: How a Museum has a Positive Effect on a Community Join me as I sit with Sherry Hudson,  Senior Director, Institutional Advancement at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.  Sherry raises awareness of the impact a museum has on a community by expanding awareness of cultures and ways of life. Sherry enthusiastically shares how a museum can challenge us to see life through a different […]
Uncategorized Episode 10: Helping an Aging Community Stay Home Becky McGraw, Aging in Place Coordinator at Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity, discusses the challenges that come with aging and home ownership and ways to overcome some of these challenges. Becky and the team at Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity understand the growing concern facing the aging population and designed programs and resources to help […]
Uncategorized Episode 9: Cultivating Teamwork in a Small Business Olivia Landry,  Owner and Operator of Jordan Springs Market in Stephenson, VA shares why it's so important to maximize the effectiveness of employees through collaboration while promoting a culture of teamwork. Working with the strengths and weaknesses of employees has helped build a team that values mutual support and team cohesion. This positive work atmosphere […]
Uncategorized Episode 8: Radical Happiness; Being the Authentic You Join me for a very open and candid conversation with Carly Stoliker, Director of Development for NW Works. Working with people with disabilities on a daily basis, Carly educates all of us on the importance of treating each and every individual with dignity and respect, despite their disability.  Her passion for this vulnerable community shows […]
Uncategorized Episode 7: The Voice of a Community For 37 Years, Virginia and West Virginia started the day with radio personality, Barry Lee. Listen as Barry shares his journey over the years as the on-air personality of a community radio station and the lives he touched along the way. Not only did Barry Lee entertain thousands, but as a community activist he has […]
Uncategorized Episode 5: “Sheltered” with Love Being in Business is a never ending journey. Christine Kriz, the Director of Lord Fairfax Small Business Development, shares tips and advice on how to stay relevant in this ever-changing endeavor.  Whether you are new to business or have been in business for years, you are sure to learn from Winning in Business with Christine […]
Uncategorized Episode 5: “Sheltered” with Love Brandan Thomas joins me in a very real and candid discussion about some of the most vulnerable in our community, those with no place to call home.  Brandan is the Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission in Winchester, VA where he and his team transform lives by providing shelter, advocacy and support to help the […]
Uncategorized Episode 3: A positive work culture elevates enthusiasm and leads to a better performance. On today's podcast, John Fox, Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Board of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber,  discusses how shifting to a new strategy in life and business doesn't have to entail a drastic change.  John talks openly about the challenges of being a small business owner and how pivoting helped with his business […]
Uncategorized Episode 3: A positive work culture elevates enthusiasm and leads to a better performance. Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy,  Past president of Lord Fairfax Community College, has a candid discussion about the importance of a positive Business Culture.  Under Dr. Thompson-Stacy's positive leadership, this small community college became well known throughout the state. It was named four times the Number 1 community college of its size in the nation by the […]
Uncategorized Episode 1: Collaboration vs Competition When in business, many of us put ourselves last and our business first.  Kelly Botta, board certified PA and owner of Smartypants Medicine, shares valuable tools that teach us the importance of putting YOU first.  By putting yourself first, you are actually putting your business first.  Kelly shares tips on how to change the bad […]
Uncategorized Episode 10: Changing the Mindset of Business We can all agree that healthy competition is good for business and for a community. Imagine how much better business and community could be with collaboration!  In this episode, Patti Solenberger, of Solenberger's True Hardware, and Della Dehaven, retired business professional, discuss their shop local initiative and how it is creating growth in their hometown.  […]
Uncategorized Episode 9: The Art of Being an Enthusiast Listen as CEO, Cynthia Schneider shares how a shift in the mindset can help put a business on the path to success.  Cynthia has been in business for most of her adult life and is currently helping other businesses in her role as the CEO of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber.