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 can be the difference between a successful business and one that struggles to succeed.

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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 lens.  This is an informative discussion about the importance and connections a museum and community share as well as information on the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley!  You will get to know Sherry Hudson as she not only shares her passion for her job, but her enthusiasm for life itself!

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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 them stay home longer.
Becky shares her inspirational health journey during our discussion and how she has challenged herself to stay true to herself throughout this journey.

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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 has lead to a low turn over rate in her 14 years of business and which, in turn, has lead to a successful business.

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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 through her strong advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities to enjoy life as normal and full as possible. Throughout the conversation, Carly learns more about herself and what it means to be "Radically Happy" while staying true to who she is!

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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 raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through the Chain of Checks to help those in need. Although Barry Lee recently retired as a radio personality, he is now producing a daily podcast, "Breakfast with Barry Lee" where he continues to entertain, educate and advocate all over the world.  

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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 poor, powerless and persecuted reach their full potential.  

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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 Center for Digital Education and was designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the US National Security Agency and US Department of Homeland Security.

During Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy's tenure as President of Lord Fairfax Community College, LFCC was named a Great College to Work For® for 7 years and received a 98% satisfaction rate among students.

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