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We are all on an ever-going journey of self-transformation. Angela Franco has been transforming herself from the inside-out along with the communities she has been a part of. Throughout her journey, she found herself constantly being guided by her passion for helping others. This passion took her from Bogota to Washington, DC, where she is now the President and CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Angela shares with us her inspiring journey of not only self-transformation but also transforming businesses and leadership. She talks about her work and how she brings and lifts others up along with her, especially those minorities, to grow, connect, and attract opportunities. Through it all, Angela shows that true transformations come from the self. Only by doing this does success and the impact you wish to create happen. Join today's conversation and discover transformation from the inside-out.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast

Guest, Barbara Lang Law overturned by Congress, Called before Committee, what Next? In Honor of Women's History Month BARBARA LANG Talks Business, Council & Congress Barbara B. Lang is the Managing Principal & CEO at Lang Strategies, LLC. Lang served as President & CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce for 12 years. Barbara transformed the organization into the most powerful and respected business group in the region through her aggressive leadership on key public policy business issues. She also worked diligently on education (Pre-K-12) and workforce development issues and projects, as well as small business/entrepreneurial development initiatives. Prior to that, Barbara worked at Fannie Mae and IBM. She has been voted as one of Washingtonian Magazine's 150 Most Powerful People in the Washington region -- twice. Barbara serves on the boards of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation and FONZ (Friends of the National Zoo). She is the former chair of the Workforce Investment Council and the former co-chair of the DC Business Coalition. MESSAGE FROM UNITED STATES SENATOR MICHAEL D. BROWN It was ill-conceived of our City Council to send up a bill on the revision of DC's criminal code when the Republicans are attacking Democrats all over the country as being soft on crime. For the first time in a generation, both houses of Congress have overturned a District law and the president has vowed to sign it. Republicans have already put in another resolution of disapproval for an existing DC law and called two councilmembers and additional DC government employees before the House Oversight Committee. What next?

When Angela Franco was a growing up in Columbia, her father would tell her, "Don't think that you're better than anybody else. If you want to go someplace, you're going to have to work for it."  That made her upset at the time, but it turned out to be a gift - to keep her grounded and treat others with respect. Now as the DC Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Angela works with companies of all sizes and leaders of all backgrounds to grow the Washington DC business and entrepreneurship community. The Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, and is a production of Earfluence.  High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

DEI Navigator offers access to our award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy.When Angela Franco was a growing up in Columbia, her father would tell her, "Don't think that you're better than anybody else. If you want to go someplace, you're going to have to work for it."  That made her upset at the time, but it turned out to be a gift - to keep her grounded and treat others with respect. Now as the DC Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Angela works with companies of all sizes and leaders of all backgrounds to grow the Washington DC business and entrepreneurship community. The Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, and is a production of Earfluence. 

This Fresh Take interview features Doyle Mitchell, President and CEO of Industrial Bank. JB Holston and Doyle will discuss Industrial Bank's long history of providing critical financial services to communities across the Capital Region, the focus on reaching traditionally underserved customers, and excitement around ongoing inclusive growth efforts.Hosted by JB Holston.  Produced by Jenna Klym, Ramir Cena, Justin Matheson-Turner, Christian Rodriguez, and Nina Sharma. Edited by Christian Rodriguez. Learn from leaders doing the work across the Capital Region and beyond. These conversations will showcase innovation, as well as history and culture across our region, to bridge the gap between how we got here and where we are going.About our guest:B. Doyle Mitchell Jr., is President and CEO of Industrial Bank, leading the largest minority-owned commercial bank in the Washington Metropolitan area and the fifth largest African-American owned financial institution in the country.Mr. Mitchell is the third generation president of Industrial Bank, which was founded by his grandfather Jesse H. Mitchell in 1934. After receiving his bachelor's degree in economics from Rutgers University in 1984, he began a full-time career at Industrial. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 1990 and succeeded his father as president in 1993.  B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr., believes Industrial Bank has remained strong because of its mission to promote the financial and economic empowerment of its diverse communities, and by serving those communities through high quality financial services and employees that really care.  Industrial has seven branches in Washington, DC, and Prince George's County, Maryland, which provides a full range of quality banking and financial services, including residential, commercial, small business and SBA loans.   Doyle received the 2015 Small Business Champion Award from the DC Chamber of Commerce, the 2015 Minority Business Leader Award from the Washington Business Journal, the 2015 Torch Award from the National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation, the Greater Prince George's Business Roundtable Chairman's Award, and the 2015 Human Servant Award from the Training Grounds DMV Organization, and the Nationals Banker's Association Chairman's Award. Mr. Mitchell has served on the Board of the National Bankers Association (NBA), which represents the nation's minority banks since 1999. During his tenure, he served two consecutive terms as chairman of the National Bankers Association from 2010-2013. 

In this special episode I sit down with Jessica Hollingsworth from the DC Chamber to discuss the history of the Chamber, how it has evolved over the years, and their upcoming 100 Year Celebration! ENJOY

Welcome to our focus and celebration of public service! I have tremendous fondness and appreciation for my time in public service and the invaluable lessons I learned about leadership, people, community, and giving back in a meaningful way! Our theme for June-July: "A Call to Public Service: A Leadership Journey" Today's guest is Marie C. Johns is CEO of PPC-Leftwich, a minority/woman-led firm with deep roots in Washington, D.C. She focuses on management consulting, business development, organizational effectiveness, and public policy consulting. She has been a leader in business, civic, and government service for more than 30 years. In 2009, Marie was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Following her Senate confirmation, she was responsible for management of the nearly $1 billion agency and development of SBA programs and policies, including leading the effort to implement the more than 60 provisions of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Marie is a member of the Greater Washington Business Hall of Fame and one of Washingtonian magazine's “100 Most Powerful Women.” Marie is also a Howard University Board of Trustee member. In addition to being founding chair of the Washington DC Technology Council, she has served as a board member, president, or chair of the DC Chamber of Commerce, the Federal City Council, the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the Economic Club of Washington, Leadership Greater Washington, and the International Women's Forum of Washington, D.C. Listen as Marie shares the value and importance of small businesses and being in service to others. You'll "lean in" for the captivating story of the phenomenal legacy of her paternal grandparents and the impact their determination and business savvy has had on her life. Tremendous life lessons for entrepreneurs and all professionals! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-l-d-bennett1/message

Episode 29, I, on Life: Blizzard of Fury Drives 'Madame President,' powered by www.mustmy.com, is now available. When Barbara Lang first arrived in Washington, DC, she didn't embrace a public life. She then took over as head of the DC Chamber of Commerce and was thrown into the fury of business, politics and society. How did she end up unscathed, or did she? Find out on this week's show. It's go time! #ionlifepodcast #mustny #podcasts #podcasting #podcasters #podcastlove #podcaslife #podcastersofinstagram #leadership #madamepresident #covidmasks#richmondva #washingtondc #potus #texas #petpeeves #selfsuffocation #uber #seatbelts #tiponeill #motorcades #politics #newyork #franksinatra #IBM #MLK #georgefloyd #oprah #amazon #cnn #msnbc #atlanta 

July 28, 2020 Learn about upcoming business relief and funding opportunities for the business and development community including DMPED's Great Streets program. Download the July 28 Presentation Contributors: John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED Sybongile Cook, Director of Business Development and Strategy, DMPED Stephanie Thomas, Director of Great Streets and Retail, DMPED Angela Franco, President & CEO, DC Chamber of Commerce And former Great Streets program recipients Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX4ZXd99iQk --- For more info, visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business Connect with Mayor Bowser on Social Media: Follow Mayor Bowser on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mnwZmZ Follow Mayor Bowser on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2mlFrD8 Follow Mayor Bowser on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2mfkKIP

Ronnette Meyers founder of JLAN Solutions story mirrors that of many entrepreneurs who got their first start from their parents. But unlike those who have severed ties, grew apart or could no longer work together, her and her mom hatched out a plan to increase their net worth, build generational wealth and capitalize on a skill set they had acquired over the previous decade. While growing out her mom’s multi-million-dollar firm, JMA Solutions. Mom and daughter got together and said how can we grow bigger, do more, help others in greater numbers. The solution; separate into two different organizations.  Today Ronnette and JLAN is off to the races and has made a name for themselves winning the DC Chamber of Commerce 2020 Women in Business and Washington Business Journal 2020 Minority Business Leader honoree. Today’s episode highlights her upbringing with a single mom, the opportunities afforded to their family via the military, her upbringing in Germany, building her mom’s business, launching JLAN and investing in Hotels, Broadway shows and Condo’s.  

Robert Kinsler is the founder and CEO of United Fray and serves as Publisher of On Tap Magazine. As a lifestyle media & services company, Fray is on a mission to Make Fun Possible. Servicing over 400,000 event and sports participants since inception, Fray has been recognized as an INC 5,000 fastest growing company for the last four years. (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) Kinsler was named the Small Business Person of the year by the DC Chamber of Commerce in 2017 and currently serves on the executive board of the Sport and Social Industry Association (SSIA). Kinsler previously served as Finance and Membership chair for the executive board of the Baltimore Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization and served on the board of the DC based nonprofit, CRYSP DC. Kinsler is a husband and a father of three amazing children under the age of 5 and has (mostly) kept his sanity thanks to his amazing wife Victoria, his incredible team at the office, his mentors and his mastermind group (ask him about Netcito). Robert has a passion for creating and helping to build organizations of value. Some of his past experiences include earning his SAG card, serving in the Army National Guard, living in the Virgin Islands and lending his voice to a McDonald's radio commercial. You can join Kinsler on twitter or instagram @RAKinsler for snippets of the journey. Website: http://www.dcfray.com/ https://www.mypurposecards.com/

Barbara Lang on the need for more women in Congress ~ "Women tend to try to solve problems, and not as much as the politics . . . I’ve talked to a number of women that are in Congress and say, “Why are you there?” They’re not there to be on a power trip. They’re there to solve something." Barbara Lang, Former President and CEO of DC Chamber of Commerce in studio with Our Town host Andy Ockershausen Andy Ockershausen: Hi. This is Andy Ockershausen and this is Our Town. I have the absolute total pleasure to talk to a wonderful, wonderful woman who's been a very dear friend for many years. Unfortunately, she's out of the spotlight right now, but she ran our Chamber of Commerce better than anybody ever did before or since. Welcome Barbara Lang to Our Town. Barbara Lang: Andy, thank you so much. Delighted to be here. Andy Ockershausen: Well, you are a big part of Our Town and we try to ... Started this program to talk about all the good things that are going on in Our Town. A lot of them don't know about them. You know them because you live with them, but Our Town is exploding and we're all part of the explosion, what we see at the wharf, what we see at the yard, what we see that's going up on Connecticut Avenue. Isn't it wonderful thing? Barbara Lang on Life in Our Town at the Time She Started with the DC Chamber of Commerce Barbara Lang: Absolutely it is. I went to the Chamber of Commerce right after 9/11 and that was a time when we weren't sure what was going to happen. Washington was like an armed camp. The airports were closed. Retail was suffering. All the hotels were laying people off. The thing I used to say is, "My goodness, are the locust coming next," because we had all the murders that were happening, the Montgomery guys that were the sniper shootings and people were scared to death around that. There was so much happening and you just thought are we ever, ever going to recover from this? By God, now you look at Washington and the suburbs as well, because it all goes to make this region such a dynamic place. Andy Ockershausen: Our Town has exploded with so many great things, and you made many of them happen Barbara. How in the world ... You were working for Uncle Sam and then you left that and went into the private sector. Is that correct? Barbara Lang: I really only had- Andy Ockershausen: Fannie Mae? Barbara Lang: Yeah, but Fannie Mae was private. Andy Ockershausen: That's correct. I know that. Barbara Lang: It's private, but people thought it was government owned, but it was a private New York ... Publicly traded on the Stock Exchange. But prior to that I was with IBM for 25 years. So I spent 25 years in IBM. Andy Ockershausen: Not in this market though, right? 25 Years at IBM - The Road to Our Town Barbara Lang: A little bit in this market, yeah. I started in Jacksonville, Florida. I then moved to Atlanta and then to Washington. I spent a total of 25 years at IBM and then Fannie Mae recruited me and so I went in as a vice-president and chief procurement officer at Fannie Mae and spent 10 years there, then went to the Chamber of Commerce. Andy Ockershausen: You're too young for that Barbara. Barbara Lang: Oh, aren't you sweet? Thank you. You keep saying that. Andy Ockershausen: I'm trying to think of the name ... Kent Cushenberry? Do you remember that name? Barbara Lang: Kent Cushenberry? I worked for Kent when he headed up community relations. That was one of my last two jobs with IBM. Andy Ockershausen: He was a very dear friend, a very dear friend. Barbara Lang: Yeah. He was great and sorry to see him go. He's somebody that left here all too soon. Andy Ockershausen: Oh yeah, he was young. Barbara Lang: He was a young man. Andy Ockershausen: Before him there was a man ... What's our favorite sports announcer, Timmy Brant. His father had the job before Kent did way back. Tim Brant, do you remember him? Barbara Lang: Yeah. I know the name, but I did not know him.

Josh Carin on effective communication today ~ "I think that's the challenge with technology today is that we are so accustomed to communicating via email, via texting. I tell my team if you can't communicate what you need to say in three sentences, pick up the phone and call them." Josh Carin, owner Geppetto Catering in studio A Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen and this is Our Town. We're so delighted to have a special guest. Now, I say that to everybody because I mean it. I'm delighted to have you here, Josh Carin. A great tennis player, Arthur Ashe, said "From what we get, we can make a living. What we give, however, makes a life". If that's true, then our next guest has quite a life. He's a business owner. He's a finalist in Washington Business Journal Small Business Philanthropist. He's worked with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He fundraisers for WORC and the MDA. He's active in the Greater Washington Board of Trade. He's been a mentor for The Small Business Academy. He's involved with Goodwill, The Cultural Alliance, and The DC Chamber of Commerce, The Levine School of Music, and DC Central Kitchen. Josh Carin, in your spare time, you're one of the great caterers in the free world. How do you have time for all these things? Josh Carin: Time? What is that? A Ockershausen: It used to be a very good magazine. Josh Carin: Yes. Yes. Exactly. No, my work, my family, my philanthropy, that is my life. Family first. Work, a very close second. I would say the philanthropy is tied in second place. Those are the things that I do to keep myself busy. A Ockershausen: Everything you're saying that you're doing is really making you a success. Whether your business is a success or not, you are a success Josh, which is great. Josh Carin: Thank you for that. Thank you. I've been very, very blessed. I was fortunate to be recognized years ago by an organization, and I made the comment that I could not do what I'm doing without the people who have supported me. My work, which I love, has afforded me the ability to provide for my family and to give back, which then helps foster new relationships, which then fosters new business relationships. Then, it allows me to get my family involved. It's a great circle, a great cycle. A Ockershausen: Josh, it's amazing what you're saying. It's sort of the mantle we've had at WMAL. We used to have for many, many, many, many years and you're a native. You're local. What I didn't say is about Geppetto Catering is your business. I apologize to you, but I figure everybody knows you as a catering business. But, the way the name Geppetto, I know where I thought of it the first time, but where did you come up with this idea? What's in a Name? Josh Carin: I can't take credit for that. My partner, Charlie, owned a restaurant in town. For the long time Washingtonians, you might know Geppetto Pizza. He and I met when I was in college and we decided to start Geppetto Catering. Obviously, we used the name Geppetto from the restaurants, because it was a known brand within Washington. A Ockershausen: Yeah, but where did he get the name from? Let me tell you where I first heard it: in the movie Pinocchio. Josh Carin: Which is what everyone knows it from and obviously, Geppetto was the puppeteer, the woodcarver. A Ockershausen: He was Pinocchio's father. Josh Carin: That is correct. A Ockershausen: I love the name. Josh Carin: I actually asked my partner, Charlie, where the name came from. He told me he was reading the story Pinocchio to his daughter and boom, there was a name. A Ockershausen: What a wonderful name. Anybody in this town, in Our Town, thinks of catering, they think of Geppetto, because the name is so great. It really has scored. Josh Carin: Thank you. A Ockershausen: That's important branding. Philanthropy is Branding Josh Carin: Branding is very important, and where you started with philanthropy. Philanthropy is branding. A dear friend of both of ours,

Jackie Bradford on Jim Vance NBC4/WRC ~ "He told me the story the other day...He said he was out at Betty Ford and one of the nurses came into him and said, 'Come here.' She took him into this room where there were stacks and stacks of letters and she said, 'Who are you?' 'Who are you?' Because he has lived his life so out loud and he's been nothing but honest with himself and with his viewers that is why he is so beloved." Jackie Bradford, President and GM NBC4/WRC (right) and Andy Ockershausen, Our Town host (left) A Ockershausen: This is Our Town. This is Andy Ockershausen and I am so delighted and happy and everything to welcome our next guest here. She's not really a guest. I would describe her as a general manager's general manager. Jackie Bradford: Okay. A Ockershausen: She's actually a president and a general manager. I've known this young lady for so many years and I've seen her in action and what she's done for her company and the greater Washington area is unbelievable. She has a unbelievable relationship with her staff. It kind of reminds me of me. You've got to get close to the people and you've done that Jackie. It makes a big difference. She's actively involved with the community with the DC Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the Urban League, and it goes on and on and on because she believes in involvement and it has paid off so much for Channel 4. She's the president of Channel 4, but her team has produced one of the largest health expos in the country for Our Town, or any town. She's opened 2 regional news bureaus, one's an investigative team among many other community endeavors to lead Channel 4 to continue to be the top TV station in the market. She plays a heck of a game of tennis and I'm so glad she's back in Our Town. Welcome, Jackie Bradford. Quit While We're Ahead! Jackie Bradford: Thank you Andy. Wow, we should just end there. A Ockershausen: Quit while you're ahead. Jackie Bradford: Yeah, quit while you're ahead. A Ockershausen: We're not ahead yet. I was telling Jackie, and she knew this already but there may be a lot of people in our audience that don't, WRC and WMAL were joined at the hip at one time. We were both stations of the NBC network, red and the blue. I recall growing up with them in a building with a young, smart aleck from Alexandria named Willard Scott. He was the messenger in our building for both sides. Jackie Bradford: Do you think he's going to do okay? A Ockershausen: I said he's a nutcase but he's going to do fine. But that's a relationship WMAL and WRC have. And we would use each other's talent but that was in the old days. It doesn't happen anymore. But Jackie, you were here in the financial world at one time. But you grew up ... you're a Baltimore girl. From Baltimore to Virginia and UVA Jackie Bradford: Baltimore. I left before I got that accent so I always like to say I left in the 5th grade ... A Ockershausen: Before Balmer. Jackie Bradford: Before Balmer, before it went downhill. But I graduated from Woodbridge High School, here in Virginia. A Ockershausen: Wow, I know Woodbridge very well. Jackie Bradford: Yup. And went to the University of Virginia. I'd consider that local. Wahoo-wa. A Ockershausen: Well, the high school, was it called ... did it have another name? Jackie Bradford: Nope, we were Woodbridge. . .the mighty, mighty Vikings. A Ockershausen: There's only Woodbridge High? Jackie Bradford: Yup. A Ockershausen: They had some great athletic teams, I remember reading about that. But to go to UVA is quite a feat. Jackie Bradford: Yup. A Ockershausen: Well at one time you may remember, there was a boys school and the females went to Mary Washington. Jackie Bradford: Yup. A Ockershausen: And I grew up in Northern Virginia for a while and it was a great tribute ... anybody got in school at UVA was very fortunate. Is that correct? Jackie Bradford: Very fortunate.

Do you have an action plan if your child needs immediate emergency care? What if your mama gut instinct contradicts the specialist you are consulting with? And if your kid gets hurt, should you really drive to a children's hospital if it's further away than the good hospital down the street? Dr. Kurt Newman, CEO of one of the top children's hospitals in the country and pediatric surgeon extraordinaire, shares life lessons and life-saving tips from his new memoir "Healing Children: A Surgeon's Stories from the Frontiers of Pediatric Medicine" (Penguin Random House, June 2017). For generations, our esteemed guest has healed children, empowered families, and improved the pediatric medical system. Your heart will melt from the lesson he shares from a date night gone wrong with his future wife. And you'll get revved up when we discuss how the proposed health care plan directly effects children in this country. No matter your kids' ages, this episode will make you a better mama bear when they need you most! Please share this podcast with mom friends and with your online mom groups. Love hearing from you on Instagram: @atomicmoms Twitter:@atomicmoms Facebook: “Atomic Moms podcast” MEET OUR GUEST: "Kurt Newman, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, is a surgeon and a recognized leader on pediatric health issues, nationally and in Washington, D.C. Since becoming CEO in 2011, he has fostered a culture committed to advancing care and research by putting patients first and actively championed innovations in research, operations, and clinical care. He has forged creative and productive partnerships with other health systems in the region, with government and community entities and with industry, at the local, national, and global level. He is also a strong advocate for expanding mental health access for kids and has led two national forums on this issue. Dr. Newman joined Children’s National as a surgical fellow in 1984, becoming the Surgeon-In-Chief and Senior Vice President for the Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Center for Surgical Care in 2003. He was instrumental in developing the vision for the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National, inspired by the audacious goal of making surgery for children minimally invasive and pain free. When the Institute was made possible in 2009 through a transformational $150 Million gift, Dr. Newman served as its Founding Vice President. Currently Dr. Newman serves as the Chair of the Children’s Hospital Association Leadership Committee on Advocacy and Policy and as a member of the Board of Trustees. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Hospital Association and a member of the Commonwealth Council on Childhood Success in Virginia. In addition, Dr. Newman serves on the Board of the Economic Club of Washington, Greater Washington Board of Trade, Federal City Council, DC Chamber of Commerce, and Fight for Children. Previously, he served as a Board Member of Commissioners of The Joint Commission, a member of the Board of Governors of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, and as Chair of the Surgery Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Newman is a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Public Health. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his medical education at Duke University. He completed his surgical residency at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and also served as the Arthur Tracy Cabot Fellow at Harvard Medical School. He is the author of "Healing Children: A Surgeon's Stories from the Frontiers of Pediatric Medicine" by Penguin Random House."

“If you're the smartest person in the room you're in the wrong room” - Catherine Meloy Catherine Meloy firmly believes that if you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room! She was a successful broadcasting executive when she got the call (literally) to serve as the fearless leader of Good Will. That call - along with her brilliance, commitment and passion - has helped transform countless lives in the greater Washington community and beyond. And in the debate of whether the heart or the head should prevail, Catherine uncompromisingly choses to lead with both! In this inspiring interview Catherine shares wonderful stories of her parents instilling in her the values of discipline, love and faith. You’ll learn why she refuses to ever be the smartest person in the room and empowers her staff to help translate her lofty 5-year vision into reality. And the ways she strives to learn and grow as a leader, manager and businessperson despite being on top of her game (just read her incredible bio!) I know you’ll find Catherine’s interview riveting and inspiring! What you’ll learn: How growing up with a disciplinarian Marine dad and unconditionally loving mom shaped Catherine's identity Why Catherine considers discipline to be the number one attribute in business and the daily habits that help her maintain discipline and focus Catherine's approach to email and boundaries that help her and her team reset weekly How asking "What was really important a year ago?” or “What did I lose sleep over a month ago?" can help stay focused on a bigger picture perspective Fantastic story of why and how she made the leap from broadcasting to leading Good Will Why having a strong brand for any organization is so crucial Advice for mission-oriented leaders on learning important business skills and how to make the time for the learning and professional development How Catherine's spiritual faith informs her leadership style and even culture of Good Will How declaring your values and priorities as a leader creates greater accountability for yourself What Catherine considers to be her growing edges And so much more!  Links & Resources Good Will – Catherine’s incredible organization whose mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education and employment. Greater Washington Board of Trade – networking and organization in the D.C. area Catherine recommends for their great educational programs. Having been a member I agree! Global Leadership Summit – “Fresh, actionable and inspiring leadership content” conference Catherine raved about Leadership Greater Washington – amazing D.C. area networking and educational organization Catherine and I are both love and support. PSA: LGW is accepting applications for the next signature program class due in early April 2017. About Catherine Meloy  Catherine Meloy is the President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington (Goodwill). Catherine Meloy serves as President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington and the Goodwill Excel Center. She was selected in 2003 by the Goodwill Board of Trustees as a proven business leader who could dramatically extend the reach and vitality of the organization and enable it to serve an even broader segment of the disabled and disadvantaged community. Prior to joining Goodwill of Greater Washington, Catherine had a successful 20 year management career in the radio industry. With Catherine’s leadership, Goodwill has grown to over 800 associates; 15 retail stores; annual revenues of $42M, which include nine government janitorial contracts. In further serving and expanding the mission of Goodwill, the first adult diploma charter high school has been granted by the DC Public Charter School Board to Goodwill to open in the fall of 2016 under the title of the Goodwill Excel Center. Catherine’s involvement in the greater Washington community includes: Board of Directors, Greater Washington Board of Trade Board of Directors, Federal City Council Board of Directors, DC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors of MedStar Health Board of Directors of SourceAmerica Member of the DC Workforce Investment Council Member of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board In January 2016, Catherine was elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Catherine is a recipient of the Greater Washington Board of Trade’s “Leader of the Years Award“; was honored by Washingtonian Magazine as “Washingtonian of the Year“; was inducted into the American Marketing Association-DC Chapter Hall of Fame and was highlighted as a Most Admired CEO by Smart CEO Magazine for her successful organizational turnaround of Goodwill of Greater Washington. She and her husband, David, who is President of Merit Hotels, live in Annapolis, Maryland and have three grown children.  

"I learned how to do everything by doing it wrong the first time" -Kristina Bouweiri Kristina Bouweiri calls herself an accidental entrepreneur. Perhaps this is how she started - by marrying into the business, Reston Limousine - but her success was no accident. Kristina has brilliantly grown the tiny 5-car business to the #13 largest limousine company in the U.S.! All this despite personal and business crises, including divorce from the firm’s founder and periods of economic turmoil! What You'll Learn: Kristina’s amazing story of marrying into the limo business and becoming an “accidental entrepreneur” How she grew Reston Limousine from a tiny 5-car business to the 13th largest limousine company in the country How she managed to succeed as a solo owner of Reston Limousine and single caregiver to four kids and ten pets after her divorce What makes Reston Limousine repeatedly the Best Place to Work (compassion, listening and surveying employees on how to make their lives better) How being a life-long learner and networker has changed her life and business What self-care routines got her through the darkest time in her life and business Why Kristina attributes doubling the size of her company to finally learning to delegate What natural traits female leaders should leverage for competitive advantage How business coaching and master-minding has been transformational for her business How board service has helped Kristina build relationships and dramatically grow her business What Kristina is still working on as a person and a leader Links & Resources Reston Limousine – Kristina’s amazing company Vistage – Business networking and masterminding organization Kristina recommends Reike - Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation Kristina uses for restoration and self-care Discover Your Strengths – Methodology Kristina uses to assess and best leverage her own and her staff’s strengths. I’ve used it with clients too, it’s great! How to get certified as a woman-owned business – useful Inc. Magazine article about becoming certified Globe Women’s Summit – global women’s conference Kristina recommends About Kristina Bouweiri  Kristina Bouweiri is the sole owner of the Washington DC metropolitan area’s largest luxury transportation provider. Thanks to Kristina’s innovative business strategies over the last two decades, Reston Limousine and Travel Service, Inc. has enjoyed continued growth despite regional and national economic downturns. Starting with the diversification into wedding transportation in 1990, Kristina has expanded the business into new market segments such as government contracts and group transportation. Even as shuttle contracts led to exponential growth for the company, Kristina created new markets on the charter side, such as the company’s signature wine tours in what is now billed as DC’s Wine Country. Kristina also has led the company’s commitment to implementing the latest in technology trends. The leading private transportation provider in Washington DC when it comes to technology, Reston Limousine utilizes cameras on its bus fleet, GPS in all vehicles and TrafficLand software to monitor DC area traffic patterns. Kristina also has been an early adopter of social media, from blogging to social sharing sites including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google Plus, Instagram and more. Through LinkedIn, Kristina leveraged her international network to launch the company’s global services, which provides worldwide transportation through a vetted affiliate network. An active business community leader, Kristina is a board member of influential civic organizations and business publications such as the DC Chamber of Commerce, SmartCEO magazine, Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation, and  Enterprising Women magazine, among others. She also is a member of the Dean’s Council of the George Mason School of Business, where she helped launch a Women’s in Business Initiative program to support students, alumnae and other businesswomen. The Washington Business Journal named Kristina one of the 50 most powerful and influential women in Washington and she has been featured in numerous media and trade publications such as The Washington Post, Washington SmartCEO and Enterprising Women. As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Bouweiri has been committed to supporting other women entrepreneurs. She is the founder of the monthly networking luncheon Sterling Women and the annual Virginia Women’s Business Conference – two programs that have helped hundreds of women entrepreneurs and executives achieve their professional goals. She also is an international speaker on topics ranging from business strategy to the use of social media in growing your business, including at the Global Summit of Women in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Her recent awards include George Mason University Outstanding Leadership Award, Heroine of Washington, Washington Business Journal Power 100, and National Operator of the Year. See below for a complete list of her achievements. ACHIEVEMENTS 2015 Outstanding Leadership Award, George Mason University School of Business 2015 Heroines of Washington (Professional Services)/March of Dimes 2015 Power 100 (Connector)/Washington Business Journal 2015 Top Women-Owned Businesses in DC/Washington Business Journal 2015 Top Executive Transportation Services in DC/Washington Business Journal 2015 Legacy Entrepreneur of the Year/EPNET 2014 National Operator of the Year/LCT Magazine 2014 Most Admired CEO/Washington Business Journal 2014 Washington SmartCEO Future 50 2013 Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, International Women Entrepreneurs Challenge Award 2013 Washington SmartCEO Future 50 2009-1013 Washington SmartCEO Top 100 CEOs 2012 DC Chamber of Commerce, Business Leader of the Year 2011 NOVA EXEC, Top 20 InNOVAtors: 2011 Loudoun County Good Scout Award (first woman to receive the award) 2010 Ernst & Young, Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist