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The Alimond Show

Welcome to The Alimond Show --join us as we share our entrepreneurial guests" stories, uncover their secrets to success, and explore the unique paths they"ve taken to build thriving businesses in our community.In each episode, our host, Aliyah Dastour, sits down with a diverse group of local business owners, from the corner cafe to the boutique shop, from tech startups to family-run enterprises. We peel back the curtain to reveal the trials, triumphs, and transformational moments that have shaped

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All Episodes

29:28

The Art and Science of Aesthetic Medicine: Dr. Farhan...

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2025/05/10

Dr. Farhan Qureshi (Dr. Q) isn't your typical aesthetic doctor. Between military reserve missions in Peru, managing ICU shifts at the hospital, and running his award-winning med spa, he embodies a rare blend of service-oriented medicine and cutting-edge beauty expertise. "Most of my unit is involved in aesthetics," Dr. Qureshi reveals when discussing his unusual career combination. Having commissioned after medical school in 2012, he maintains his military connections while simultaneously bu...

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29:34

Michael Peña - Finding Your Superpower: How...

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2025/05/05

What does it take to start from scratch in a new place and build a thriving real estate business? Michael Pena's remarkable journey from Dominican Republic immigrant to successful Northern Virginia realtor offers powerful insights for agents and aspiring homebuyers alike. Growing up between the Dominican Republic, New York, and Houston before settling in Virginia, Michael brings a uniquely empathetic perspective to real estate. As the first person in his family to purchase a home, he underst...

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23:25

Rachel Bonner - Hormones, Health, and Healing: Why...

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2025/05/01

Ever wondered why so many women struggle to find healthcare providers who truly listen? Rachel Bonner is changing that narrative. With over twenty years as a family nurse practitioner, Rachel shares her journey from conventional medicine to founding RachelBWell, where she provides comprehensive holistic care focused on hormone balance and metabolic health. Frustrated by the constraints of traditional healthcare—15-minute appointments and symptom-focused treatments—Rachel created a practice w...

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35:23

Peter Knapp - From Litigation Support to Real Estate...

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2025/04/16

Peter Knapp transformed his service-oriented mindset from litigation support into the foundation of a thriving real estate career in Northern Virginia. When digital transformation disrupted his original business plan, he didn't just adapt—he excelled by applying the same 24/7 availability his legal clients had expected to his real estate clients. "When someone texts, I'll text right back," Peter explains, highlighting the responsiveness that has fueled his team's impressive work ethic, drive,...

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30:54

Matt Cheney - Serving Clients, Not Selling Houses: A...

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2025/04/10

From selling 1,000 condominiums over a decade to building a thriving luxury real estate business at Cheney & Co. at Compass, Matt Cheney's unconventional path offers valuable insights for anyone navigating the competitive real estate landscape. With remarkable candor, Matt reveals how he built his business without a mentor—"the hard way"—and learned crucial lessons about removing ego from client interactions. At the heart of Matt's philosophy lies a refreshing client-centered approach. "...

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36:25

Chris Chapman - From Marine to Master Builder: Chris...

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2025/04/09

When Chris Chapman was a child, he didn't just play with his toy cars – he engineered elaborate roadways for them, meticulously carving paths and lining them with stone dust from the local baseball field. This early passion for building evolved into a lifelong journey that would take him from apprenticing with his pastor's hardwood flooring business at age 13 to founding MGS Contracting Services, a company named after his three children. What makes Chapman's approach to home renovation uniqu...

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25:33

Matt Knott - Navigating Success with River Riders'...

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2025/04/03

When was the last time you felt the pulse of the river beneath a raft or the rush of wind on a zipline? Matt Knott, the adventurous spirit behind River Riders, invites us to navigate the twists and turns of his journey from a college raft guide to the entrepreneur who, alongside his wife, shaped an outdoor utopia in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Peeling back the layers of their story, we get an insider's look at the challenges and triumphs of growing a business that now encompasses not just r...

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25:23

Chrissie Goodrum & Jeremy Kendall: Navigating the...

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2025/04/01

Embark on a journey into the heart of real estate with our esteemed guests Chrissie Goodrum and Jeremy Kendall, as they lay bare their transitions from the corporate world to the vibrant realm of property and mortgage lending. Chrissie brings her wisdom from Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty, shedding light on the allure of real estate's flexibility and the profound commitment it allows her towards family. Jeremy, on the flip side, recounts his leap from numbers to negotiations, hig...

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28:16

Jennifer Surlas - From Court to Real Estate: A Pro...

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2025/03/27

Shifting gears from the basketball court to the competitive landscape of real estate, Jennifer (Jen) Surlas brings the same tenacity to guiding clients through the maze of property buying and selling as she once did dodging defenders. This week, we sit down with the former collegiate and professional athlete turned real estate dynamo, who shares the secrets of her seamless transition into Angle Volkers Real Estate and Neighborhood Settlements. Surlas's stories are a slam dunk, revealing how t...

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33:44

Jay Caputo - The Brushstroke Approach: From Chef to...

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2025/03/26

Jay Caputo's journey from acclaimed chef to residential real estate expert reveals how seemingly disparate careers can share profound connections. The founder of Brushstroke Properties brings the same dedication to crafting personalized experiences that once defined his 24-year culinary career to every real estate transaction. Drawing on his philosophy that "every client, every transaction starts as a blank canvas," Jay has transformed his approach to buying and selling homes into an artform...

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24:03

Payton Polychrones - Education, Community, and Client...

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2025/03/25

Payton Polychrones realtor for Samson Properties who didn't follow a straight path to real estate success. After spending 13 years at his family's flower shop and pivoting from his early dreams of becoming a music teacher, he found his calling in helping people navigate one of life's biggest investments. Now celebrating a decade in real estate and his recent broker's license, Payton reveals how his unique background shaped his client-centered approach. As a lifelong Northern Virginia residen...

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22:44

Marshall Carey - Redefining Men's Health: The Game...

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2025/03/25

Life-changing transformations are happening inside the sports-themed walls of Game Day Men's Health - Gainesville, where Marshall Carey is creating a revolutionary healthcare experience exclusively for men. This isn't your typical sterile doctor's office—it's a black and red "man cave pharmacy" where sports play on TV, good music fills the air, and men ages 35 to 85 can finally address their most personal health concerns without judgment or embarrassment. Carey's journey into men's health em...

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33:10

Priya Nalli - From Burnout to Balance: How Female...

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2025/03/25

What if you could build a thriving real estate business without sacrificing your personal life? That's the question at the heart of my conversation with Priya Nalli of Priya Nalli Coaching, who transformed from a struggling single mom realtor to a successful business coach helping female agents scale to six figures while working less. Priya's journey began in her parents' house with a one-year-old daughter, trying desperately to follow cookie-cutter advice from colleagues whose life circumst...

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27:28

Cole McInturff - Knocking Credit Scores Out of the...

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2025/03/25

Ever wondered how a background in education and collegiate baseball could make someone a better mortgage lender? Cole McInturff of Home Savings & Trust Mortgage reveals exactly how these seemingly unrelated experiences shaped his unique approach to helping homebuyers navigate one of life's biggest financial decisions. Cole's journey from James Madison University baseball player to mortgage professional provides fascinating insights into how athletic discipline translates to business succ...

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14:25

Michelle Hopkins - Navigating the Depths of Family...

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2025/03/25

Navigating the turbulent waters of family law requires a captain with both a legal compass and a heart attuned to the emotional currents. On today's episode, we're joined by Michelle Hopkins, a seasoned family law attorney and the driving force behind Hopkins Law Firm. Her journey intertwines the intricacies of psychology with the preciseness of the legal system, offering our listeners an intimate look at the complexities of divorce, custody, and abuse cases. As Michelle shares her personal v...

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17:31

Mary Taylor - Charting a Course in Beauty...

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2025/03/20

Step inside the vibrant world of beauty entrepreneurship with Mary Elizabeth Taylor, where each snip and swipe of color is a stroke of genius. Mary Elizabeth, the brilliant mind behind Brush Truck Salon and Mira Spahn Salon, takes us on a tour of her groundbreaking journey from beauty school to business mogul. She unveils the rich tapestry of services that have become her signature, from transformative hair treatments to groundbreaking anti-aging therapies. Get ready to unmask the truths behi...

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38:07

Lara, Kim, and Kristy of The Spear Realty Group - The...

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2025/03/19

The women of Spear Realty Group aren't just real estate agents—they're strategists, confidants, and fierce advocates for their clients in Northern Virginia's competitive housing market. Kim Spear, Kristy Moyssiadis, Lara Hopewell represent a combined six decades of real estate expertise wrapped in a refreshingly drama-free, all-women team that's earned their reputation as formidable professionals. What makes this team exceptional is their commitment to understanding the deeper "why" behind e...

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33:51

Melanie Hammelman - The Legal Side of Life's Tough...

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2025/03/18

Meet Melanie Hammelman, the force behind Hammelman Law, who transformed her career from luxury fashion to legal practice to create the work-life balance she envisioned. With two elementary school children and a military spouse background, Melanie brings genuine understanding to her comprehensive estate planning, business formation, and marital agreement services. Melanie shares the pivotal moment she decided to launch her own practice while six months postpartum, prioritizing flexibility to ...

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29:02

Empowering Real Estate Decisions with Nicole Garner

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2025/03/18

Nicole Garner takes us behind the scenes of her real estate journey, from government IT contractor to founding broker of Colener Realty. What began as a wealth-building strategy unexpectedly blossomed into a passion for helping others navigate their real estate journeys. At the core of Nicole's approach is a refreshing philosophy: "I don't make decisions for adults." Instead, she arms clients with comprehensive education and transparency, empowering them to make choices aligned with their un...

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21:53

Tina Fraley – From Weight Challenges to a Beacon of...

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2025/03/18

Embark on an extraordinary narrative as we unveil Tina Fraley's remarkable transformation from a mother ensnared by weight challenges to an emblem of health and empowerment. Her tale is one not merely of shedding pounds, but of confronting the emotional barricades built from years of trauma. Throughout the episode, Tina imparts the wisdom she's gathered along her path, painting a vivid picture of the synergy between mind, body, and nutrition. With each revelation, she lays bare the crucial ro...

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