You’ve probably heard of — or at least heard — today’s guest, Wes Johnson. Wes is an actor, cartoonist, comedian, voice artist, and announcer for the Washington Capitals and the Washington Kastles. A self described…
November 17, 2022
Corinne Cannon is the founder and executive director of the Greater DC Diaper Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers, baby care items and personal hygiene products to low-income families across the DMV. The Diaper…
November 10, 2022
Jenny Abramson is the Founder & Managing Partner of Rethink Impact, the largest gender-focused venture capital fund that discovers, invests in, and nurtures female-owned companies. Despite data demonstrating higher ROI and increased capital efficiency in…
November 3, 2022
David Plotz is the CEO of City Cast, a media company that produces daily local newsletters and news podcasts in cities across the country. Proudly operating in 10 cities and counting, including our very own…
October 27, 2022
April Ryan has been the sole African-American female White House correspondent for 25 years, serving five presidential administrations and reporting on critical urban issues. She is also the author of a new book called “Black…
October 13, 2022
Frances Reimers is the CEO of Firestarter Communications, a sports marketing and public relations agency that helps athletes and coaches build their personal brand. On this episode, Frances joins Mark for a conversation about the…
October 6, 2022
Jamie Edwards is the author of a travel blog called “I Am Lost and Found,” site that grew from a personal record of her favorite adventures into an inspirational hub for other travelers. She explains…
September 29, 2022
Doug Anderson is the CEO and founder of DCA Live, a company that hosts engaging in-person and virtual events for the people and companies that are driving growth in the D.C. economy. His company has…
September 22, 2022
Javier Saade is a founder and managing partner of Impact Master Holdings, a venture partner at Fenway Summer, and a long-time friend of the show. On today’s episode, Javier and Mark cover a wide range…
September 15, 2022
Gina Schaefer is the CEO and founder of a chain of hardware stores called A Few Cool Hardware Stores. In fact, there are more than a few – with a total of 14 locations throughout…
September 8, 2022
Patty Simonton, director of Bethesda Green’s Be Green Business Program, believes that sustainable companies offer attractive returns to investors and to the planet. At Bethesda Green, Patty and her colleagues work to find, fund, and…
September 1, 2022
Terry Hsiao is an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology. On today’s episode, Terry breaks down the complexities of cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs, and more, explaining how decentralized…
August 25, 2022
Kelly Collis is the D.C. Marketing Manager at Alto, a VC-backed rideshare startup that uniquely employs professional drivers operating a fleet of branded vehicles. Unlike traditional rideshare services, which rely on independent contractors, Kelly explains…
August 18, 2022
Paige Hopkins is a reporter for Axios DC covering all things transportation, culture, and real estate. In today’s conversation, Paige and Mark discuss the things that DC residents care about most. Paige explains what COVID…
August 11, 2022