In this episode, Alexandra shares her journey from a competitive tennis player to a coach and community leader. She discusses her mission to make tennis accessible, the founding of Apex Performance Center, and the importance of community support. Alexandra also opens up about personal challenges, including her wife's battle with cancer and the joys and trials of parenthood.

Jenn Baellow founded Kindred Cville to create a supportive space where new parents can prepare for birth and navigate postpartum and early parenthood with confidence.

Her journey began with fear and anxiety during her first pregnancy, but through prenatal yoga, breathwork, and the guidance of her doula, Kelly Cox, she discovered the power of movement and mindfulness in birth. Now a DONA-trained doula, certified childbirth educator, and prenatal and postpartum yoga teacher, Jenn is dedicated to building community and collective wisdom, ensuring parents feel empowered and supported in this transformative sea

Carrington is a lover & an artist devoted to sharing wisdom on harmonious living in the countryside. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and African-American & African Studies in 2018 from the University of Virginia. Her current work focuses on motherhood, mycology and metaphysics. Other than writing, you can find her foraging in the mountains with her family or baking a vegan cake. She is the owner of the vegan micro-bakery Chanterelle Cafe, located in Central Virginia. 

Betsy Kraft grew up in Texas and moved to Virginia ten years ago by way of Colorado. After years in the hospitality industry, she pursued her passion for interior design and launched her own firm four years ago. Known for her personalized, client-focused approach, Betsy creates spaces that seamlessly blend style, function, and comfort.

Dannah Boston, the founder of The Esthetic Co, brings over 15 years of experience in the esthetics industry and a drive for results for all skin. With the support of her husband, they have a full house: three little humans, three dogs, a cat, 10 hens, and a rooster. When Dannah isn't working on the business, you can find her with her family on a mountain snowboarding in the winter, on a lake with the kids in the summer, or at one of the local wineries with friends.

On this episode, discover how Ryan transitioned from a career in education to opening a thriving vegan eatery, Botanical, amidst the challenges of the pandemic. You'll hear about the importance of community, the power of confidence, and the joy of creating a supportive environment for both staff and customers. 

Snail Mail is a brand specializing in hand painted stationery and products featuring Carrie's original artwork. The products she creates are rooted in the joys of our every day and bring a smile to many of the little moments throughout our lives.

Lauren Santana runs Curated Concierge, a thriving personal concierge business that supports busy professionals and families by managing the details of life. Her goal? To help her clients feel supported, reduce their mental load, and give them the freedom to focus on what they love. 

Lune dreams of revolutionizing the way our culture relates to beauty and hair, one head and one student at a time.

Molly Braswell runs Sidecar: a team of folks interested in some work, but not full time work, who support small businesses and non-profits who need some help, but not full time help. It's a win-win!

Katie Sale was born and raised in Virginia.  Like many who attended the University of Virginia, she didn't leave after graduation, and instead, has made Charlottesville her home. 

Rachel Pennington is a great baker, a shitty capitalist, and a memoir/food writer. She owned The Pie Chest in Charlottesville, VA, a sanctuary of comfort, delicious food, and rest for the weary soul.

Rachael Kesler Palm is a queer woman, author, activist, creator, communications professional, and mother. Her passion lies in creating: creating change through my activism as a volunteer with Moms Demand Action; creating beautiful content through marketing communications work; and co-creating a fulfilling life with her 8-year-old daughter and fiance Carolyn by her side.

Listen in as Tiffany shares about acknowledging that your identity as an Asian-American can be a part of you, not just define who you are; celebrating moments, even if they’re fleeting; and the intersection of hard work, privilege, opportunity, and leveraging that for others.

Yolonda Coles Jones, also known as The Calm and Thrive Coach, is an international conscious relationship expert and empowered living coach. She helps reactive, drained, distracted and anxious people learn to be more at home, at peace and in unconditional Love with themselves and others so they can be more present in more of the moments that make up this one precious and beautiful life.

Listen to this episode as Joan and Dylan share their thoughts and experiences around:
- being aware that you're neurodivergent and how that plays a role in the way you run your business
- the surprise of having a community impact that stems from your business
- developing the awareness and self-esteem that your business is not for everyone, and that's OK
- being seen in your time of need and using that experience to help others

Listen to this episode as Elisabeth shares her thoughts on: deciding NOT to grow a business as fast as possible, and instead be stable (while still pushing the envelope); and our capacity to take larger risks when we take into account our "track records"