Betty Sullivan is the CEO of Architectural Ceramics, a family, women-owned and operated national leader in the tile and stone space — serving the design industry, homeowners, builders, architects, and installers. Established in 1985, Architectural Ceramics currently has 5 residential showrooms in the Greater Washington D,C. and Baltimore area as…
William Keyes understands the passion it takes to leave behind the familiar in favor of searching out a better world. Keyes hitchhiked his way from his hometown of Washington, North Carolina to Washington D.C., fiercely determined to build a career in public policy. Four decades later, it’s fair to say…
Aaron Velky is an entrepreneur, writer, coach, speaker and author from Baltimore, Maryland. He’s the CEO of Ortus Academy, a financial intelligence company, that’s focused on changing the narrative of money, success and business for the future generations. Ortus Academy has worked with over 2200 individuals to shift their mindset…
Ukpeme Akpan Okon is the Author of award-winning The Values String: A book on Transitional Life, Compelling Fulfillment, and Profound Peace. A Lawyer, Arbitrator, Adjudicator, Mediator, Speaker, Trainer, Mentor, Trailblazer, and Ambassador for Peace, she believes that the complexities of the world, and challenges encountered by individuals can be surmounted….
Don’t underestimate the importance of hiring the right people to build your team. You will need to trust and rely on them time and time again. Kevin Seawright created RPS Solutions LLC in 2015. Through RPS Solutions, Seawright has helped make homeownership possible for first time home buyers with…
Always do more than what’s expected by your customers. That’s how people spread the word about you and your business. Scott has lived in the Washington, DC area for most of his life, growing up in Northern Virginia. He graduated from The College of William and Mary, and started…
Andrew Woods is the CEO and co-founder of Duckpin, a brand-focused digital agency in Baltimore, MD. Serving local businesses and fortune 500’s alike, Duckpin provides a broad range of creative, web and marketing solutions that are deeply rooted in brand strategy and storytelling. Outside of work, Andrew is an avid…
Don’t overthink it – take a calculated chance! Even as a child running around in the yard and hosting tea parties, Jay Simms found something she loved in planning events and a passion for helping others. With her eye on the future, she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree…
Folasade Ayegbusi is an Enrolled Agent, Accountant, Insurance Broker, Speaker, and Small Business Growth Strategist. She’s helped entrepreneurs and small business owners save over $25 million in lost revenue, tax assessments, penalties, and interests over the last 12 months. She can definitely assist you with all your accounting needs….
Happiness and success cannot be measured by one’s business accomplishments. Ravi Bahethi is a systems engineer and president of Terranet, Inc. Since 1991, Maryland-based company Terranet has been providing scientific and technical support services for government and industry clients. Mr. Bahethi is also an expert programmer and is highly…