Loudoun Impact Podcast

22/03/2021

Sharon Virts was born and raised here in Loudoun County. She and her husband recently completed a major renovation of Selma Mansion that sits at the base of Catoctin Mountain. Sharon is also a published author of "Masque of Honor" a historical nonfiction book that chronicles the life of Armistead Mason. Armistead built Selma Mansion in 1810. He was a US Senator from Virginia at the age of 28 and was later killed in a duel with his cousin John Mason McCarty. This is a great book, filled with Loudoun history. Watch the entire interview with Sharon: https://bit.ly/3rceU77
Listin to the podcast: https://bit.ly/3rceU77 or on Apple or Spotify.

10/12/2020

Holtz was my guest on the podcast this week. Frank leads the Loudoun County effort of the USMC Toys for Tots Charity. There are some unique challenges this year due to Covid so if you have the means, please contribute.
You can listen to our discussion on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
https://youtu.be/7ddal0i5mYc

Frank Holtz is a decorated, retired United States Marine Gunnery Sgt. Frank leads the USMC Toys for Tots effort here in Loudoun County which is presented wi...

13/11/2020

Jen Breaux was my recent guest on the podcast. Jen has an incredible work ethic and focus on customer service that was taught by her father Paul Breaux who was the founder of Breaux Vineyards. You can watch the full discussion on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast.

https://youtu.be/dBAN8GN63KQ

Breaux Vineyards in one of the first wineries in Loudoun County and one of the first 50 in all of Virginia. Jen has taken the reins of this family run busine...

10/10/2020

Kari Nacy is running for Leesburg Town Council. Listen to her thoughts on some of the important issues and what motivated her to run.

https://youtu.be/T-PJHGaX6tg

Kari Nacy is running for Leesburg VA Town Council. Kari has been living in Leesburg VA since she was a child and has a passion to serve. She currently is the...

01/10/2020

Ara Bagdasarian is running for Leesburg Town Council. I can't help but be excited for our town after listening to Ara talk about his vision for Leesburg. On top of that.. he is a really good guy.
Watch the full discussion on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/PLK7NCrLPdU
or listen to the audio version on Apple Podcast or Spotify or here. https://bit.ly/3ncz0wX

24/09/2020

Meet Melissa Hinton.
Melissa is founder and Director of Loudoun Serenity House. A local non-profit with a mission to provide supportive and affordable residential services to women striving for a life free from dependency on alcohol, opioids, and other narcotics. Melissa speaks from the heart having gone through rehab herself as a young women and has also tragically lost her sister to the disease.
You can watch the full video on my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYRD6BQqOuo
or listen to the podcast on itune, Spotify or here: https://bit.ly/3mMfXcK

17/09/2020

Meet Landey Patton! Landey has a cool story, having grown up and educated mostly in UK, he spent his early years working in the oil industry here in the US. He eventually made his way back to Leesburg and currently owns his own State Farm Insurance Agency with an office right in downtown. Thank you Patrick Wilt and Black Walnut Brewery for hosting us.
Listen to the full podcast on Apple Podcast, Spofify or here: https://bit.ly/3c6WEGf

03/09/2020

Mrs. Ketterman, owner of Ketterman's Jewelers, is one of my favorite small business owners in Loudoun. It was my privilege to have her join me on my Loudoun Impact Podcast Listen to the entire podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or here: https://bit.ly/3lNuWT8

20/08/2020

Peter Burnett and Gabriela Lamas were my guests on the latest Loudoun Impact Podcast. Peter saw a unique need to provide meals in Leesburg and created the Pantry Project. Gabby leads a team of volunteers that has served over 33,000 meals!
You can listen to the enitre podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or here: https://bit.ly/2FxLf5U

06/08/2020

Leesburg Chief of Police Greg Brown was my latest guest. We recorded on the back patio at Shoes Cup and Cork on a 90 degree day with masks and doing our best socially distancing with a fist pump.
These are challenging times but Chief Brown emphasized that the Leesburg Police Department will continue to provide professional, fair and objective service to every one that lives in or visits our community.
If you see Chief Brown out in the community, be sure to say hello. He is very approachable and appreciates the opportunity to engage. You can listen to the full podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or here:
https://bit.ly/2EPpi1Q

13/07/2020

Boulder Crest Foundation is located right here in Loudoun. They are a leader in posttraumatic growth for combat veterans, first responders and their families. On this episode of Loudoun Impact Podcast I interview Chairman and Founder Ken Falke
Listen to the entire podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast or here:
https://bit.ly/3gN5WZ4

29/06/2020

Meet the man behind The Burn, Founder and Publisher Chris Wadsworth
Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast or here:
https://bit.ly/3g8phDz

17/06/2020

Doug Fabbioli was my guest on Loudoun Impact Podcast
Doug is the Founder and Vintner of Fabioli Cellars just north of Leesburg.
I really enjoyed hearing Doug talk about his experience building a business and growing a vineyard in Loudoun County. Loved his story about creating crisp ciders from fruit grown on his farm.
You can listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast or here: https://bit.ly/3frGyr8

02/06/2020

Flags of Valor founder Brian Steorts joined me on my latest podcast.
Brian tells his story of handcrafting his first American Flag from wood and the therapudic effect it had on his life after returning from serving his country in multiple war zones.
You can listen to the entire podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast or here: https://bit.ly/2XoVW15

25/05/2020

All gave some. Some gave all.

For me I remember Lt. Tom Waterbury on Memorial Day, as I have for the past 27 years since April 15, 1992.

Tom died off the coast of Pensacola, launching off the USS Forrestal.

Listen to the full podast on Spotify, Apple Podcast or here: https://bit.ly/2X1QT6z

21/05/2020

Neil McNerney - Counselor joined me on my latest Loudoun Impact Podcast Neil is a counselor and author, but also speaks extensively in Loudoun County schools. Neil provides some great advice for parents struggling with the additional role of teacher.
Listen to the entire podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast or here: https://bit.ly/3e8zOOk

17/05/2020

On my Loudoun Impact Podcast, Mayor Kelly Burk and Chuck Kuhn discuss the possibility of the town purchasing the Westpark property.
You can listen to the complete interview on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or here:
https://bit.ly/3bBmO21

17/05/2020

My guest on Loudoun Impact Podcast is Chair Phyllis Randal. Chair Randall has had a long career both at the state and local level, however her original profession is as a mental health therapist. Born in Stuttgart, Germany as one of 6 children in a military family, Chair Randall was raised to believe that public service is one of the highest callings.
She credits her family, friends and her strong Christian faith with helping her get through this crisis.
What's one of her favorite take-out meals over the past few weeks? Shrimp & Grits at Tuskies!
Listen to the full podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or here: https://bit.ly/2zXkxRq