Loudoun County Magazine

Tiffany Tapp, a graduate of Syracuse University, has a keen eye for detail, style and winning presentation.   She's also an up and coming real estate agent with Golston Real Estate in Loudoun County.  Tapp has years of experience finding homes.  She understands and appreciates a home hunter's desire for the best location and price and helps them turn houses into homes.  Tapp is also the wife of NFL football star Darryl Tapp and together the two oversee the Tapp Foundation which supports charities across the U.S.  

In this episode of Loudoun County Magazine’s Podcast, Jessica Monte sat down with Tanja Thompson, the Director of TEDx Catoctin Women, author of What to Expect When Your Weren't Expecting Breast Cancer, a TEDx Ashburn alum, and the founder of Breast Cancer Bugs Me. Thompson is dedicated to breast patient advocacy and draws on her experiences as a veteran and two time breast cancer survivor and parent advocate.  

Thompson discusses the work of organizing a TEDx event as well as forming a non-profit to further take action on issues important to her.

In this episode of Loudoun County Magazine’s Podcast, Host Jessica Monte sat down with Alyssa Laeser, owner of Mobile Medical, a concierge medical service that helps patients save time and enhances the care that patients ultimately receive.  Laeser discusses her years of practice as a Physicians Assistant in hospitals across Northern Virginia and how current pressures on medical providers in traditional hospital and urgent care settings are affecting the medical professionals across the region.  Laeser’s solution, Mobile Medical, which she recently submitted to Shark Tank is one way that providers are taking back time with patients and reducing workplace stress as well.

As a Loudoun resident, Laeser reflects on her happy upbringing in Reston which prompted her to move back to Northern Virginia after her residency.  She settled in Loudoun County to raise her family in a safe, community oriented region.  Between Mobile Medical and caring for her three boys, Laeser squeezes in time for herself with occasional outings at Loudoun’s gorgeous wineries and as well as making time to hit the gym.  A proponent of finding health solutions that are not medication centered, Laeser is optimistic and dedicated to creating a successful practice and healthy family here in Loudoun County.

In this episode of Loudoun County Magazine's Podcast, Host Jessica Monte interviews Walk 4 Mountains Founder Nicole Clark.  Walk 4 Mountains is hosting a 10-mile Breast Cancer Walk for Charity on October 12th.  For registration information, please visit https://www.walk4mountains.org/

Clark discusses how her own battle with breast cancer and participation in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk inspired her to create a charity walk in Loudoun County.  Clark discusses the hard facts about breast cancer; she herself was diagnosed at age 39 and endured treatment for over one year.  Clark is committed to Walk 4 Mountains because she wants to raise awareness about the prevalence of breast cancer as well as to raise money to support breast cancer charities in Loudoun County.

Shan who recently presented at TEDx Ashburn lives and operates her business, Compassionate Animal Communication, in Loudoun County,  Shan completed training as  an Animal Communicator with Janet Dobbs, as well as completed training in Interspecies Counselor, and Apprentice Animal Communication Instructor with Penelope Smith. 

Loudoun County Magazine host Jessica Monte sat down with Penny Hauffe, a world traveled and celebrated painter and sculptor living and working in Leesburg, Virginia, USA.  Hauffe has worked on beautifying many public art spaces around Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, including designs at the Goodstone Inn, St. Peter’s, Loudoun Country Day School and recently the Brambleton Town Center.  Hauffe completed the mural in just slightly over two weeks. ‘Brambleton in Color’ features an oversized butterfly and dragonfly and the “Brambleton Tree” with a swing hanging from one of its branches.  To see 'Brambleton in Color' visit Loudoun County Magazine online at http://www.loudouncountymagazine.com

Hauffe's commissioned work has appeared nationally and as far away as Australia, South Africa and the UK. Inspired by bold colors, beautiful lighting, contrasting textures and the wonders of nature, she creates artwork for annual group art shows such as the Western Loudoun Studio Artist Tour, Millwood Art Show, Waterford, Piedmont and Oatland’s Four Seasons Show. To learn more about Hauffe, visit https://pennypaint.com/

In this episode, Loudoun County Magazine sat down with Stephanie Dove, the Coordinator of Marketing & Community Outreach  for Loudoun County Public Schools. Dove provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse to the thought and strategy that goes into providing healthy school lunches and student grown gardens within Loudoun's public school system.  

Dove discusses the ongoing Summer Meals program that LCPS is offering the public this summer. Topics covered include working with children who have special dietary needs to ensuring that LCPS avoids including foods with food coloring in their menu. Much of the menu at Loudoun County Public Schools is locally sourced within a 75 mile radius of their Ashburn headquarters. Dove's philosophy is that school nutrition employees should feel proud to serve students a meal that they would otherwise serve to guests fat their homes. She also talks about potential future programs for School lunch such as the inclusion of a food truck option for middle school and high school students.

In Part 2 of Host Jessica Monte's interview with C. Nick Savage, the visionary, Director and Producer of TEDx Ashburn, Savage discusses his favorite parts about directing a project like TEDx. 

Savage is also the founder of the non-profit The League of Extraordinary Athletes, Inc.  Throughout the episode, Savage discusses the process of bringing TEDx to Loudoun County and what the TED mission is for communities.  Savage personally values championing the underdogs and helping voices from all walks of life to be heard.

In 2020, Savage and his team will be selecting speakers who cover the theme of “The Middle: Compromising Situations.”  To learn more about TEDxAshburn, visit http://tedxashburn.org/home

In this episode of Loudoun County Magazine's Podcast, Farmer and Bee Keeper Bill Bundy chats with local children about his experiences as a bee keeper.  The kids do not hold back with their questions; their curiosity and Farmer Bill's enthusiasm for bees will make you laugh and keep you curious throughout the conversation.  Enjoy!

In Part I of this episode,  Loudoun County Magazine's Podcast Host Jessica Monte interviews C. Nick Savage, the visionary, Director and Producer of TEDx Ashburn. Savage is also the founder of the non-profit The League of Extraordinary Athletes, Inc.  Throughout the episode, Savage discusses the process of bringing TEDx to Loudoun County and what the TED mission is for communities.  Savage personally values championing the underdogs and helping voices from all walks of life to be heard.

In 2020, Savage and his team will be selecting speakers who cover the theme of "The Middle: Compromising Situations."  To learn more about TEDxAshburn, visit http://tedxashburn.org/home