Until 1978, real estate was historically dominated by men. It has since become a doorway into the workforce for women. Today the majority of members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) are women — 62 [Read More…]
Since opening its original Hilton Village location in 2002, Rooms, Blooms & More has evolved substantially. Founded by Karan Mulkey, the consignment store quickly built a strong customer base, and by 2006 had moved to [Read More…]
Sometimes life experiences create in individuals a fire that pushes them ahead — a fire to overcome, to excel, to lend a hand to those in need. Real estate agent Megan McElrath is one of those individuals. [Read More…]
Voiceover actor Sean Mahan demonstrates a unique blend of comedy, creativity and emotion solely through the sound of his voice. Skilled in a wide range of tones and dialects, including Transatlantic/Mid-Atlantic, Southern U.S., German, French, [Read More…]
Which inherent qualities do we most admire in our neighbors? Intelligence? Altruism? Humility? And how much would we admire a man if all these qualities were present, some inherent or innate — intelligence and humility, and some [Read More…]
Since 2006, Carlyn Menser has been a dedicated force in real estate, known not only for her expertise in commercial and residential properties but also for her unwavering love for her community. Founder and co-owner [Read More…]
For more than a century, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber has served as a hub for economic growth, regional collaboration and leadership development, bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs and community members to shape the future. Bob McKenna, [Read More…]
Dr. Sinclair “Clair” McCracken has dedicated her life to the pursuit of joy. As founder of a private functional medicine practice, Sinclair Health, and a children’s book author, McCracken has built her career on a [Read More…]
Capturing beauty in a single moment is just one of the many talents that define professional photographer Gus Schalkham, who takes great pride in preserving life’s most meaningful memories. As founder and owner of Gus [Read More…]
Nina Franklin remembers always wanting to be “in the helping profession.” Her mother was a nurse, which led her to dream of her own nursing career. After being accepted into nursing school, she recalls struggling [Read More…]
Meet Eric Floyd, vice president and regional manager of Chesapeake Bank’s Williamsburg market. Smiling, Floyd describes banking as “Fun — it really is. Every portrayal of a bank role on TV is very stiff, boring, but this [Read More…]
Howard E. Gwynn, Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney, didn’t plan to practice law in his city of origin. Born and raised in Newport News, his story began downtown, about 10 minutes away from where the Commonwealth’s [Read More…]
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