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Bill Reinson's dream was to be a Division I Basketball Head coach.  After 10 years as an assistant men's coach at UNC-Greensboro and Longwood, he was named interim and then permanent Head coach for the Longwood women in 2010. He and the Lady Lancers shocked the Big South by advancing to the finals of the tournament in 2013, Longwood's first year as a member.  Reinson was named 2013 Virginia Women's Basketball Coach of the Year by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.  He resigned as head coach in 2018 and moved back to his native Arizona. He now lives in Southside Virginia and is the university's Human Resources Manager.

My guest on this episode is Ria Scott, the head coach of the University of Virginia Women's Golf Team.  Great conversation about the team's recent trip to Tokyo and their kickoff tournament of the spring in Guadalajara, Mexico. Ria Scott - University of Virginia Women's GolfThe Back of the Range - All Access Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips 

Can a statue change American history?How do we decide who gets a statue? What happens when you realize how many people deserve a statue but never got one? What's the difference between a “forensic sculpture” for an interpretive exhibition, and one you'd put in a fine art show? Why are some museums just not complete without a bronze statue of the main characters? Are there “statues of limitations”?Ivan Schwartz (Founder and Director of StudioEIS), joins MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discuss “Sculpting History.” Along the way: hagiography, phalanges, and ketchup bottles made of bronze. Talking Points:1. What is a “Forensic” Sculpture?2. Sculptor as Visual Storyteller3. How to Sculpt a President4. A Phone Call from the Archives5. Telling History Like It Is6. Statues of LImitation How to Listen:  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1GListen at Making the Museum, the Website:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcastLinks to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bio:Ivan Schwartz is the founder and director of StudioEIS. He is a sculptor, painter, and designer, with a keen interest in American history and the use of sculpture in the development of our national symbols. With a degree in sculpture from The College of Fine Arts at Boston University, he packed up and spent a year working in Pietrasanta, Italy in the early 1970s. He was the recipient of a distinguished alumni award from Boston University in 2003, and has shown his work in New York since 1981. Ivan was a member of the Dean's Advisory Board at Boston University's College of Fine Arts until the end of 2009 and was also a founding board member of Art Omi, an international arts workshop. He was also President of Innovators in America, 2009-2011, working closely with Sir Harold Evans. The StudioEIS archive was acquired by the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas, Austin, in 2014 in association with a new area of study on American symbols.StudioEIS has created hundreds of projects in its 50-year history; most notably for: The National Constitution Center, The New York Historical Society, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Virginia Women's Monument, and The National Museums of African American History and Natural History. The studio has explored the American Presidency, Military History and Civil Rights history extensively. Current Projects include the Clara Luper Memorial that will be unveiled in May in Oklahoma City and Theodore Roosevelt & Barack Obama Presidential Libraries. Ivan has been seen recently on the CBS Sunday Morning program and at the Lyndon Johnson Library in conversation with Doris Kearns Goodwin on the subject of Abraham Lincoln. His film: “Lest We Forget, Statues of Limitation,” can be seen on Vimeo.  About Making the Museum: Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn more about the creative work of C&G Partners:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Links for This Episode: Ivan by Email:ivan@studioeis.com  StudioEIS Online:https://www.studioeis.com “Lest We Forget: Statues of Limitation” on Vimeo:https://vimeo.com/211595498 Links for Making the Museum, the Podcast: Contact Making the Museum:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger Email Jonathan Alger:alger@cgpartnersllc.com  C&G Partners | Design for Culture:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/ Making the Museum, the Newsletter: Liked the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly professional development email for exhibition practitioners, museum leaders, and visitor experience professionals. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.) Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management. Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/

Luther ''Uncle Luke'' Campbell On Touring In Virginia, Women's Hoops And CFB by Ed Lane

To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with Virginia Women's Head Coach Sara O'Leary to discuss her team's 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, and so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: NCAA Weekend 1 Recap -2:47 Highlights of the season - 15:48 Unexpected Development - 18:55 If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 20:53 3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 24:53 A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 26:10 Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn't your own - 27:04 Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 27:45 Trivia: Can you name the last undefeated NCAA D1 Champions - 28:40 NCAA Matchup - 31:00 This episode brought to you by: Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.   Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes From the court to the classroom, Virginia women's club basketball always brings their A game. Today, we sit down with both the president and treasurer of the Virginia women's club basketball to discuss everything from academic success to making free throws to the recent increased viewership in women's basketball.

My guest on this episode is Amanda Sambach from the University of Virginia.  The reigning ACC Champion is making another trip to Augusta this week to compete against the best amateurs in the world at the Augusta National Women's Amateur.Amanda Sambach - University of VirginiaThe Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on YouTube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial SportsCOUPON CODE: BOTR15 for 15% your entire purchase!Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY!Also Subscribe in YouTube,   Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher  Follow on Social Media! Email us:   ben@thebackoftherange.comWebsite: www.thebackoftherange.com  Voice Work by Mitch Phillips 

To honor March 17-23 as Virginia Women Veterans Week, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin earlier this week attended a ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond to honor the contributions of women veterans to the commonwealth. As part of the ceremony, the Youngkins unveiled the new Support Women Veterans license plate, which is now available through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles offices. “By unveiling the new Support Women Veterans specialty license plates and declaring Virginia Women Veterans Week, we want our female veterans to know that Virginia values you," Youngkin said. "I remain committed...Article LinkSupport the show

The University of Virginia women won their 5th straight (and 20th overall) ACC team title this past week in Greensboro while the UVA men placed 5th. Head coach Todd DeSorbo shares his thoughts on how his team performed overall at the conference championship.

Hi I'm Scot Cooper and this is the Tales From the Trail Podcast by MatchPlay. In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men's soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Steve Swanson, the long time head coach of the University of Virginia women's soccer program. Steve discussed his time with the women's national team, being a part of two World Cup wins, developing great players and teams at UVA, and how recruiting and college athletics is changing. Great visit from a top caliber coach and person! Thank you Coach Swanson!SummaryThe conversation covers various topics including past games, facility renovations, conference alignments, player development, recruiting, national team experiences, and the impact of the transfer portal and NIL. The conversation with Steve Swanson explores the changing landscape of recruiting in women's soccer. It discusses the various challenges and opportunities in recruiting, including the emergence of new player pools such as international players, transfers, and players with extra years of eligibility due to COVID. The conversation also highlights the importance of matching players to university values and the need for financial planning and timing in the recruiting process. Overall, the recruiting process is constantly evolving and requires adaptability and a deep understanding of the dynamics involved.TakeawaysFacility renovations at UVA are underway, with a $70 million Olympic sports building and a 94,000 square foot football performance building being built.The women's game has changed over the years, with a focus on handling the ball under pressure and making quick decisions in tighter areas.When recruiting players, coaches look for intrinsic qualities such as motivation, love for the game, and competitiveness.Players who have a genuine love for the school they are being recruited by can bring a special value to the team.Coaching at the national team level requires adapting to different playing styles and the evolution of the game.The transfer portal and NIL are impacting college sports, but the full extent of their impact on Olympic sports is yet to be seen. Recruiting in women's soccer has evolved, with new player pools such as international players, transfers, and players with extra years of eligibility due to COVID.Matching players to university values is crucial in the recruiting process.Financial planning and timing play a significant role in recruiting, as coaches need to be prepared for potential opportunities.The recruiting process is constantly evolving and requires adaptability and a deep understanding of the dynamics involved.Chapters00:00 Recalling a Game Against ODU03:24 Facility Renovations at UVA04:02 Uncertainty in Conference Alignments07:16 The Importance of Developing Players08:09 What Coaches Look for in Players11:02 Adapting to Changes in the Women's Game16:28 Recruiting Local Players20:13 The Value of Players Who Love the School27:10 Playing and Coaching at the National Team Level31:20 Different Styles of International Soccer40:45 Developing Players in the National Team Program44:26 Impact of Transfer Portal and NIL45:04 Changing Landscape of Recruiting46:31 Recruiting Challenges and Opportunities47:26 Matching Players to University Values48:53 Financial Planning and Timing49:18 Constantly Evolving Recruiting Process49:47 Unpredictability of Recruiting51:24 Enjoyment of Soccer Conversations

Mir McLean is a women's basketball player at the University of Virginia. She excelled in high school at Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, Maryland and signed to play her college basketball at the University of Connecticut where she helped her team to the Final Four in 2021. After being grated a waiver of immediate eligibility by the NCAA, McLean transferred to Virginia and played in 11 games in 2021-22. In 2022-23, she ranked third in the ACC with 9.6 rebounds per game and was named to the All-ACC Academic Team. Her season ended in January against NC State when she suffered a knee injury. Today on the podcast, we talk to Mir McLean about overcoming injuries, trusting in God to give her patience, her summer 2023 overseas trip to Morocco, learning Arabic and her excitement in returning to the basketball court. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Ben and Garrett are back as they continue previewing our top-25 team rankings heading into the upcoming cross country season. This week, the guys discuss teams 13-12-11-10-9-8-7, eventually highlighting the youth of Oregon, the historical excellence of Colorado and BYU, the expectations for the UNC women and so much more. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Michigan State Women (2:19) Texas Men (7:20) Providence Women (15:05) Villanova Men (15:49) Virginia Women (21:06) Tennessee Men (25:28) BYU Women (30:27) Colorado Men (35:24) Stanford Women (39:14) Oregon Men (43:50) Oregon Women (49:55) Virginia Men (53:40) UNC Women (59:16) Notre Dame Men (1:01:39)

Patrick answers listener questions about the Trinity, speaking in tongues, Catholic funeral masses, what is the protocol for receiving communion for the homebound, and why did Judas need to point out who Jesus was if everyone knew who he was? Pam (email) – Is it okay to use analogies to explain the Trinity? Matt – My Protestant friend 'prayed over me' and was speaking in tongues. Was this okay? Christopher - Are Catholics required to have a funeral mass when they pass? Marilyn - My daughter is married outside the church? Will she ever be able to receive communion? Virginia - Women came up and asked for six hosts at communion for her pix for her homebound husband. What is the protocol? Sue - Can you clarify why God wouldn't hear your prayers if you are in mortal sin? Mike - Why was Judas needed to point Jesus out? Didn't everyone already know what he looked like? Zachary – What is the difference between Novice Ordo and Latin Mass? Why does the priest face a different direction? Mary - Why are priests not allowed to get married?

To prepare for the 2023 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with Virginia Women's Head Coach Sara O'Leary to discuss her team's 2023 season, reflect on the team's Sweet 16 matchup, and so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including: -same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip -same dry feel -same trademarked blue color -still gets tackier when you sweat PLUS new features: -If you didn't like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff. -Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat! -Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat! Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff. Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.   Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Virginia Head Coach Sara O'Leary ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, and so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK's Lawn Tennis Association and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The startup's mission is to democratize the Grand Slam experience for tennis players of all levels. Using just a single smartphone, the app automatically tracks your shot trajectory, generates match highlights and provides line challenges, all in real-time on any court in the world. Take advantage of Cracked Racquets' exclusive partnership by using our promo code "cracked20" for a 14-day Pro Trial and a $20 discount. Don't miss out on this exclusive deal, available by clicking here! Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.   Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Garrett are back after an action-packed weekend. In this week's episode, the guys dive into the Power Five results along with Mountain West and the West Coast Conference to discuss how the races turned out compared to their predictions. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! NOTE: We incorrectly stated that the Air Force men did not run Ryan Johnson, although that is incorrect. Ryan Johnson did compete this past weekend. Scott Maison is the other varsity runner who did not run that we intended to mention. Michigan State Women (3:49) Ohio State Women (5:00) Michigan Women (6:01) Alabama Men vs Tennessee Men (10:23) Ole Miss Men (12:25) Parker Valby (18:37) Alabama Women (22:54) NC State Women (24:20) Syracuse Women (29:46) Virginia Women (30:20) ACC Men's Recap (32:03) Wake Forest Men (32:35) Notre Dame Men (35:39) Syracuse Men (37:50) NC State Women & Virginia Women (38:37) Wisconsin men (40:37) Michigan Men & Indiana Men (41:03) Stanford Men (41:44) Colorado Men, Washington Men & Oregon Men (46:07) Utah Women (49:44) Colorado Women (51:26) Stanford Women (52:06) Oregon Women & Washington Women (53:09) Oklahoma State Men (54:58) Iowa State Men (57:43) Providence Men (58:40) Georgetown Men & Butler Men (1:00:13) Women's Recap (1:01:19) BYU Men & Gonzaga Men (1:02:17) Mountain West Wrap Up (1:04:19)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men's and Women's Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Sara O'Leary about her team's performance in the tournament's opening weekend, the team's MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here. Don't forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by:  Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK's Lawn Tennis Association and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The startup's mission is to democratize the Grand Slam experience for tennis players of all levels. Using just a single smartphone, the app automatically tracks your shot trajectory, generates match highlights and provides line challenges, all in real-time on any court in the world. Take advantage of Cracked Racquets' exclusive partnership by using our promo code "cracked20" for a 14-day Pro Trial and a $20 discount. Don't miss out on this exclusive deal, available by clicking here! Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  Tourna MEGA TAC: It's the TACKIES GRIP EVER CREATED by far. You know Tourna Tennis for their world famous Tourna Grip, but did you know they also make the TACKIEST grip in the world? MEGA TAC is THE tackiest grip on the market. It starts tacky and stays tacky, longer than any other grip on the market as well. If you like Tacky Grips, you have to try Mega Tac.   You can have anyone reach out to sales@uniquesports.com and mention Cracked Racquets to get a FREE sample Lucky Racket The hub for tennis fans, based out of Dayton, OH. Our mission is to make everyone smile when they see our products on and off the tennis courts! Get 15% OFF by using our promo code "Cracked15" at luckyracquet.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Bridgeman, Clemson Men's Golf joins the show to discuss winning the ACC Championship. Then, Julie Myers, Virginia Women's Lacrosse HC joins the show to preview her team's ACC Women's Lacrosse Championship quarterfinal matchup. Drue Hackenberg, Virginia Tech Pitcher joins the show to talk about the team's upcoming matchup against Virginia. Mark and Wes wrap up the show with their final NFL Draft thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott German has been on top of the story of the hiring of Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, Coach Mox, as the new women's basketball coach at the University of Virginia. Scott joins "Street Knowledge" to break down the hire and the job ahead.

Rosie Johanson is on the rise. The University of Virginia Women's Tennis alum shares her story overcoming injury to reach the semifinals of the NCAA Doubles Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our preview of the 2022 College Tennis season, Virginia Women's Tennis HC Sara O'Leary joins the show to preview her team's 2022 season. Coach O'Leary reflects on her team's 2021 results, discusses the strengths of her team's roster entering the new year, offers her thoughts on some of the biggest discussions happening in college tennis, and so much more!! Check out all the interviews by clicking here. Don't forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power & Grace Leaders: Welcome, today's episode is interviewing Gale Paige. Gale Paige, President of Complete Professional Connections Gale is referred to as the “Queen of Networking”. She has a unique ability to connect individuals and see a bigger picture. Gale is a professional speaker and a professional coach. She is a sought after speaker on the subject of networking, building relationships and personal motivation. Some of her speaking engagements have included The Virginia Women's Business Conference, Modern Femme Conference, Business Women of Loudoun, and Empowering Women's Conference at Radford University, American University, Johns Hopkins University and the National Veteran's Small Business Conference. What sets Gale a part from other speakers is that she speaks from the heart? She has experienced hardships but truly embodies living her best life. Some of the cool things she has done in her life: One of three girls allowed to play coed baseball in 1977 (when the law passed). She is a veteran of the US Air Force. She skied the Swiss Alps and walked through check point Charlie at the Berlin Wall. She graduated college at the age of 35 (while going through a divorce, working three part time jobs and raising two girls). She completed a pageant at the age of 42. Competed in a kettlebell competition at 48 (and won), and won a dance competition in 2014. And earned her MBA at 53. She did a TEDx, Breaking the Cycle, in 2012. Her first blog post went into Huffington Post. She started acting in 2014 and has been in episodes of VEEP, House of Cards, and local commercials. She performed the Pledge of Allegiance for the Vice President of the United States in 2012. Most recently, she climbed the stairs at the Eiffel Tower (and she is afraid of heights). Currently, she works a full time job, is writing books, and works with clients helping them move their businesses forward. Gale's greatest accomplishment, however, is raising her two amazing and beautiful daughters. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Power & Grace Leaders Show Airs every 1st and 3rd Monday on Roku TV, Fire TV, and Apple TV. Host is Chavon Anette She interviews Incredible Women who are doing incredible things in their spheres of influence. Hear the stories of other women and be empowered to walk in the purpose that God has given you. www.chavonanette.com                                                                              Social Media: IG- Chavon Anette Twitter- Chavon Anette Facebook- Chavon Anette Facebook- Power & Grace Leaders- WIL

Virginia Head Coach Sara O’Leary joins the show to talk about the state of her team heading into next week’s NCAA Round of 16. She discusses why she thinks it’s anyone’s ballgame heading into Orlando, the strengths of the team’s lineup, what it’ll take for her team to keep advancing this postseason, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel Join FanDuel Sportsbook today and make your first bet. If you lose, we'll give you a refund of up to $1000 in site credit (within 72hrs). Your first bet after depositing will qualify (If you have multiple selections on one betslip, it will be the first selection you made). Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings

This is day two of our March Madness NCAA updates. At the DII champs after a stormy day 1 the teams are back and ready to go. Drury takes down a few national records and Karol Ostrowski becomes the first Division II swimmer in history to break 19-seconds in the 50 freestyle. Meanwhile, at Division I Women's NCAAs, NC State obliterates the NCAA record in the 400 Medley relay in a bit of an upset. Stay tuned for more and be sure to follow us on Instagram @ultimateswimmergram!

It's that time of year! NCAA Championship season is among us and we are here to break down everything that happens over the next few weeks as teams battle it out for the top spot in college swimming!

I am honored today to be chatting with Ashley Reynolds Marshall – an UNO Soul. She is the CEO of the YWCA of Central Virginia and the Chair of the Virginia Women’s Council.Ashley is an inspiring leader in the nonprofit community of the Commonwealth of Virginia. She embodies the mission of YWCA of Central Virginia: YWCA USA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. They are one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation, serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families. She is a compassionate, wise, and a true leader. She is truly a bright light. Ashley holds a B.A in Psychology from Hollins University, a J.D from the College of William & Mary School of Law, and an M.P.A. from Virginia Tech. Currently, Ashley is also currently a Ph.D. student at the Center for Public Administration and Policy at Virginia Tech, working on her dissertation focused on Corporate Social Responsibility and Collective Impact/Collaborative Programming. She is a member of the 2013 class of the Sorenson Institute Political Leaders Program at the University of Virginia and a member of the 2014 class of Emerge Virginia. Thank you for chatting with me, Ashley! We are grateful for you! ✨ UNO Souls are beacons of light in our community that can be guides for how to cope through this collective moment of change. I would love to chat with you – please reach out! I honor the light in all of you.

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Virginia Women’s Soccer Head Coach Steve Swanson joins the HOOS Place Studio crew for the second straight year. He gives insights into coaching during the pandemic and the logistical challenges involved. He also discusses the new season format enforced by the pandemic, its impacts on training and development, and the prospects of it becoming a permanent paradigm. Yes, Coach Swanson also talks about the season and his team, including his favorite moments and how he feels about his team’s performance to date, and prospects for the spring season.

Joe Biden is the President-Elect of the United States. On Saturday, a batch of results from the swing state of Pennsylvania gave Biden a lead of over 30,000 votes on Trump – which was enough for the race to be called by all of the US networks. Brendan Boyle is a Democratic Member of Congress for Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District, and he told Kieran, on Monday's edition of The Hard Shoulder, why he's proud that Pennsylvania was part of making the Biden presidency a reality. Meanwhile, many supporters of Donald Trump still aren’t accepting that the fight for the Presidency is over. Alice Butler-Short, who is the founder of Virginia Women for Trump, also joined Kieran to tell him why she doesn't yet recognise Biden as the next President.

The US Election still hasn’t been decided. With votes still being counted, Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are still waiting to find out who will be the next President of the United States. Kieran was joined by Congressman Bruce Morrison, who outlined why Biden would win, while casting doubt on whether the Electoral College system is still fit for purpose. Alice Butler Short, who is the founder of Virginia Women for Trump also joined Kieran, and told her why she's worried for the integrity of this election.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Karen Cooper, a team leader and coach whose real estate career spans 18 years. She has navigated the real estate rollercoaster, from working as a managing broker, to running a real estate operation that is intentionally not a rainmaker team. After observing the high turnover that these teams have, she decided to create a team with decentralized lead generation, and an environment where agents could grow and build their own personal brands.    Her passion for empowering agents drove her to create a Facebook group and coaching program that helps fellow agents gain a sense of direction and not feel the loneliness and isolation that’s so common in this industry.  She has always put client care at the center of her own real estate business and she took the client care program she developed and adopted the same methods to her coaching.    She has effectively leveraged the freedom this business gives us to create a career and business model that works for us. “There’s many ways to be successful in our business and we wanted to create our own thing.”   Karen Wenner Cooper is a wife, mom to 3 sons, lifelong Lovettsville resident, real estate coach and owner of the Platinum Group Real Estate team at Pearson Smith Realty, a team of 35 phenomenal women and moms, based in Leesburg. Licensed since 2002, she has personally helped over 700 families during her career, and exemplifies what it means to be a real estate professional. A recognized expert, she has been featured on several local, regional and global Podcasts, and been a featured speaker at the Virginia Women’s Business Conference. Passionate about helping women in the real estate industry, she is the founder of Empowering Women in Real Estate, with over 8000 members nationwide.    Real estate is a vehicle for freedom because it offers many paths to success. We don’t have to subscribe to one way of running a business, and we can build and run something we want. When people build a different model and culture, it’s not by accident, there’s intention behind it. Often it’s because we see a better, more valuable and beneficial way to hire, work and earn.   Guest Info   Karen Wenner Cooper is a wife, mom to 3 sons, lifelong Lovettsville resident, real estate coach and owner of the Platinum Group Real Estate team at Pearson Smith Realty, a team of 35 phenomenal women and moms, based in Leesburg. Licensed since 2002, she has personally helped over 700 families during her career, and exemplifies what it means to be a real estate professional. A recognized expert, she has been featured on several local, regional and global Podcasts, and been a featured speaker at the Virginia Women’s Business Conference. Passionate about helping women in the real estate industry, she is the founder of Empowering Women in Real Estate, with over 8000 members nationwide.    Visit http://www.goplatinumgroup.com/ and follow @karen.w.cooper on Instagram.    Book Mentioned Make It Happen: Manifest the Life of Your Dreams Book by Jordanna Levin

In this episode, we'll speak with my guest interview Lisa Haley. Lisa is the Deputy Director & Treasurer for the Town of Leesburg, VA. Lisa Haley shares success stories and information on her new role as: Chair of the Diversity Equality & Inclusion Committee for the Virginia Women in Public Finance. Be sure to listen until the end...Darryl shares who Lisa is to him. Hint! Hint!

The foundational pillars for The Brantley Method are Inspiration, Motivation and Education; the mission is to utilize stories as a vehicle to provide those pillars to the world in unique ways. Chania Ray has experienced the biggest fear of most Student Athletes; the day the air goes out of the ball. She has gracefully transitioned from running the team as a Point Guard to running her own business. She's taken the skillset that made her one of the best players in the Big 12 and utilized it to make her a successful business woman. She has utilized her drive, determination & dedication to build a sustainable brand. She is an example of what can happen if you dare to dream big and put in the work to achieve those dreams. She is a leader on and off the court who understood how to make a decade of practice, training and competition translate to "win's" in the sport of entrepreneurship. We discussed her journey and what has made her successful on and off the court. Chania spoke to me about her love and passion for her family and the things she would change about women's basketball to give more opportunities for those who travel the same path she did. The future is extremely bright for Ms. Ray and with everything going on in the world today, her story and message are very much needed. I'm thankful to have the opportunity to share Chania's story and others like it. #FreeGame #GoFURTHER

Uma Alexandra Beepat is the CEO and Owner of The Lotus and The Light Metaphysical Center, Lotus Wellness Center and President of the Manassas Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Uma provides services in soul alignment coaching, psychic and intuitive assessments and teaches classes in spiritual, metaphysical and self development. She wrote The Awakened Life in 2014 and it has been published by Balboa Press Publishing and featured twice in Hay House Catalog.  Uma is currently enrolled in the 2020 class of Prince William Leadership and was nominated for the 2018 Stellar Women Award by the Virginia Women's Business Conference and received the 2020 Award for Influential Women of the Year from Prince William Living Magazine. Uma serves her community by providing opportunities to small, local businesses to expand and free classes and events for spiritual growth and success for the worldwide community. Uma's motto is "Unleash Your Mind, Unleash Your World" because she truly believes that we have the power to create the changes we desire for a happy and abundant life.  Contact Info: www.thelotusandthelight.com  www.youtube.com/thelotusandthelight  www.facebook.com/groups/thelotusandthelight  www.instagram.com/thelotusandthelight 

Uma Alexandra Beepat is the CEO and Owner of The Lotus and The Light Metaphysical Center, Lotus Wellness Center and President of the Manassas Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Uma provides services in soul alignment coaching, psychic and intuitive assessments and teaches classes in spiritual, metaphysical and self development. She wrote The Awakened Life in 2014 and it has been published by Balboa Press Publishing and featured twice in Hay House Catalog.  Uma is currently enrolled in the 2020 class of Prince William Leadership and was nominated for the 2018 Stellar Women Award by the Virginia Women's Business Conference and received the 2020 Award for Influential Women of the Year from Prince William Living Magazine. Uma serves her community by providing opportunities to small, local businesses to expand and free classes and events for spiritual growth and success for the worldwide community. Uma's motto is "Unleash Your Mind, Unleash Your World" because she truly believes that we have the power to create the changes we desire for a happy and abundant life.  Contact Info: www.thelotusandthelight.com  www.youtube.com/thelotusandthelight  www.facebook.com/groups/thelotusandthelight  www.instagram.com/thelotusandthelight 

Uma Alexandra Beepat is the CEO and Owner of The Lotus and The Light Metaphysical Center, Lotus Wellness Center and President of the Manassas Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Uma provides services in soul alignment coaching, psychic and intuitive assessments and teaches classes in spiritual, metaphysical and self development. She wrote The Awakened Life in 2014 and it has been published by Balboa Press Publishing and featured twice in Hay House Catalog.  Uma is currently enrolled in the 2020 class of Prince William Leadership and was nominated for the 2018 Stellar Women Award by the Virginia Women's Business Conference and received the 2020 Award for Influential Women of the Year from Prince William Living Magazine. Uma serves her community by providing opportunities to small, local businesses to expand and free classes and events for spiritual growth and success for the worldwide community. Uma's motto is "Unleash Your Mind, Unleash Your World" because she truly believes that we have the power to create the changes we desire for a happy and abundant life.  Contact Info: www.thelotusandthelight.com  www.youtube.com/thelotusandthelight  www.facebook.com/groups/thelotusandthelight  www.instagram.com/thelotusandthelight 

Venture capital is a term you may associate with the TV show Shark Tank or as the primary funding source behind big companies like Facebook, Starbucks, and Uber. But what is venture capital funding and how can you use it as part of your business growth strategy? When it comes to financially supporting your business, can you use venture capital to expand when a traditional loan is out of reach? And, how do you know if your business has the high-level metrics, market traction, and scalability private equity investors are looking for?    To break down venture capital into bite-sized, easily digestible pieces, host Mary Foley speaks with Liz Doerr, co-founder and fractional CFO of Sandbox. Sandbox is an outcome-focused team of finance, operations, and employee consultants helping companies launch, grow, and monetize their emerging businesses. Liz co-founded the company because she is passionate about helping entrepreneurs get the funding they need to become successful.   After hosting an event for women investors where the number of women who attended was more than double what she expected, Liz co-founded Virginia Women in Venture with a group of her mentors. She finds inspiration in helping women find their place in the venture capital and private equity space.   Listen and learn:   Venture capital basics The difference between public and private companies When to turn to venture capital investment over traditional loans What venture capitalists look for when deciding to invest in a business How small business owners can utilize venture capital investments Examples of businesses who successfully secured venture capital funding Timelines and options of private equity funding How likely women are to receive venture capital funding Opportunities for women to invest in private companies Diversity issues that exist in the private equity space Work Hard Play Nice - Sandbox Website Liz Doerr on Linkedin Virginia Women in Venture

Joy sits down with Kristen E. Stewart, the Nathalie L. Klaus Curator of Costume and Textiles to talk about the Valentine Museum’s latest exhibition Pretty Powerful: Fashion and Virginia Women. “In a superb display of high fashion and low from the 19th century to the present day, Pretty Powerful: Fashion and Virginia Women will examine the role of fashion in the professional, creative and social advancement of women in Richmond, Virginia.” Pretty Powerful is on view from April 26, 2018- January 27, 2019. Image: Day ensemble worn by Nathalie L. Klaus, 1972, Cotton voile, V.88.237.12a,b, Hanae Mori, Courtesy Jay Paul/Richmond magazine For more information:Pretty Powerful: Fashion and Virginia Women Website: www.unravelpodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/unravelpodcast PayPal: www.paypal.me/unravelpodcast Instagram: @unravelpodcast Twitter: @unravelpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/unravelpodcast/ Pinterest: Unravel: A Fashion Podcast www.pinterest.com/afashionpodcast/ Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/unravel-podcast Waller Gallery Website www.wallergallery.com/ Waller Gallery Instagram: @wallergallery Jasmine's Nicaragua Instagram: @recuerdosdenicaragua

IN EPISODE ELEVEN of The Break Room we're celebrating National Women's Health Week! We're talking with Dr. Kay Stout, President of Virginia Women's Center about the importance of investing in women's health.

In 2015, Alice Butler-Short founded Virginia Women for Trump. It grew from 22 women meeting in her living room to a “movement” of thousands of women all across the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond. The “movement” now has affiliated organizations in thirteen other states under the Mothership - Virginia Women for Trump and are striving toward having Directors in all 50 states by the end of this year. Virginia Women for Trump was founded to bring women of all ethnic backgrounds together as Americans for Trump and to debunk the media myth that he was disliked by women. Alice has been interviewed by media all over the world from Australia to Asia, the Middle East, South America, Central America and every country in Europe. Virginia Women for Trump are energized and ready to hit the ground running to give President Trump an unprecedented landslide in 2020. In the meantime, they are meeting, reaching out, educating and using the Trump model of connecting on a personal level with Americans of all backgrounds and ethnicities.

What holds most people back from sharing their story?   Cheryl Wood is an international motivational speaker, author, and master speaker development coach for women.  She is committed to empowering women globally to courageously share their unique voice, story, and perspective.  She equips new, emerging, and aspiring women speakers with strategies to MASTER and MONETIZE their message.  Cheryl’s compelling story of transitioning from a legal secretary and mother of three who was frantically challenged with creating work/life balance to building her own speaking empire generating over $1million inspires women to take bigger risks and play all out in life and business.   Cheryl has been featured on ABC, Radio One, Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post, ESSENCE, Good Morning Washington, and other media outlets.  She has delivered keynote presentations for a host of organizations including: Federal Bureau of Investigations, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Agriculture, The United Nations, Federally Employed Women, Virginia Women in Public Finance, and Verizon Wireless.   In today's conversation, Cheryl and I discuss what holds people back from sharing their story. Cheryl shares what aspiring speakers need to know to get started and shares the four types of speaking engagements.     Connect with Cheryl: Resources Mentioned:  

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to be in a room full of almost 1,000 women. It was part of the Virginia Women's Conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center hosted by Senator Mark Warner. I think we filled up the entire building! The energy at the conference was incredible - especially when you looked around and thought about what these women had to do to get there. Panty hose, party dresses and pumps for a day-long Saturday event. Everyone looked incredible! I was there to moderate a workshop on how to build a thriving community. We had several hundred women joining us and we were so excited to talk with so many people about this topic. For those of you who don't know, locally, I am one of the founders of a local group called the Women's Forum of Coastal Virginia. And when I presented this idea, of helping other people create their own communities, their own tribes, I wasn't sure if my group or the conference organizers would agree this was a worthy topic. But they all said yes, and we got the chance to tell our story. What you'll learn in this episode: *The reason we decided to create The Women's Forum of Coastal Virginia *How we found like-minded people to be a part of the founding team *How we make it work, since we're all volunteers! *The six steps we took to build this thriving community Click here to download the pdf, "6 Steps to Building a Thriving Community." Links mentioned in this episode: *Interview with Todd Cochrane, the CEO of RawVoice (podcast hosting service Blubrry) *STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan Community on Facebook *The Women's Forum of Coastal Virginia Facebook page Did you enjoy the show? Please subscribe to the STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan podcast on iTunes here.

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to be in a room full of almost 1,000 women. It was part of the Virginia Women’s Conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center hosted by Senator Mark Warner. I think we filled up the entire building! The energy at the conference was incredible - especially when you looked around and thought about what these women had to do to get there. Panty hose, party dresses and pumps for a day-long Saturday event. Everyone looked incredible! I was there to moderate a workshop on how to build a thriving community. We had several hundred women joining us and we were so excited to talk with so many people about this topic. For those of you who don’t know, locally, I am one of the founders of a local group called the Women’s Forum of Coastal Virginia. And when I presented this idea, of helping other people create their own communities, their own tribes, I wasn’t sure if my group or the conference organizers would agree this was a worthy topic. But they all said yes, and we got the chance to tell our story. What you'll learn in this episode: *The reason we decided to create The Women's Forum of Coastal Virginia *How we found like-minded people to be a part of the founding team *How we make it work, since we're all volunteers! *The six steps we took to build this thriving community Click here to download the pdf, "6 Steps to Building a Thriving Community." Links mentioned in this episode: *Interview with Todd Cochrane, the CEO of RawVoice (podcast hosting service Blubrry) *STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan Community on Facebook *The Women's Forum of Coastal Virginia Facebook page Did you enjoy the show? Please subscribe to the STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan podcast on iTunes here.

Thanks for tuning in! I'm Hilary Kinney, host and producer of "Holler: Voices of West Virginia Women." In this short episode, learn more about the idea and inspiration for this project

On today's show Shannon & Mike discuss the family of the Manchester bombing suspect. Then Shannon interviews Alice Butler-Short founder and chairman of Virginia Women for Trump. Also Shannon and Mike share The White House Day of Prayer 2017 song "We Are One" preformed by musician David Longoria.

On today's show Shannon & Mike discuss the family of the Manchester bombing suspect. Then Shannon interviews Alice Butler-Short founder and chairman of Virginia Women for Trump. Also Shannon and Mike share The White House Day of Prayer 2017 song "We Are One" preformed by musician David Longoria.

"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  

On march 6, 2014, Cynthia A. Kierner delivered the banner lecture "We Cannot be Tame Spectators: Four Centuries of Virginia Women's History" From before Jamestown to our own new millennium, women have been central figures in the families and communities of the Old Dominion. In recent decades, historians have also shown that Virginia women—as civic leaders and reformers, genteel ladies and embattled laborers—were also significant historical actors. Join us in commemorating Women's History Month by celebrating the flourishing field of Virginia women's history, and by exploring how what we've learned about women's historical experiences can transform our understanding of Virginia history generally. The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Lillian Lincoln Lambert speaks about the power of persistence, resilience, courage and morality in surmounting hurdles. The first African American woman to receive an MBA from Harvard Business School and a successful entrepreneur, she draws upon her experiences, using her personal story to show how to use obstacles and barriers as stepping stones to higher levels of achievement. She encourages her audiences to dream big, act bold and pave their own paths. Businesses benefit from her coaching and go beyond their preconceived limitations to achieve their goals. Born on a farm in the segregated South, she sensed that there was a better life as she journeyed to New York City and Washington, DC to seek her fortune. After a few menial jobs she came to the realization that education was her key to success. At 22, with loans, scholarships and part-time jobs she enrolled in Howard University and got her BA degree. A professor there convinced her that she was Harvard material. In 1969 she earned her MBA and achieved the historical milestone. For 25 years, she was president of a building maintenance company, founded in her garage on a few thousand dollars. The company grew to $20 million in sales with more than 1,200 employees. Her memoir, The Road to Someplace Better: From the Segregated South to Harvard Business School and Beyond was released by John Wiley & Son, Jan 2010.    MOST RECENT AWARDS  Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award, its highest honor for alumni, Oct 2003 Enterprising Women Magazine Hall of Fame, magazine’s highest honor, March 2010 Dominion Resources Strong Men Strong Women: Excellence in Leadership Series Honoree, Feb 2011 Library of Virginia, Virginia Women in History Recipient, March 2011