There’s something powerful about saying “yes” to something that feels big… and a little scary.In this episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Julia Healey as she shares her journey to delivering her very first TE...

In this episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Steven Shafran, a man with a big heart and a powerful vision for serving others in our community.Steven is bringing a brand-new event to our area called Cast for Ki...

In this episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Sarah Fishel, the new Executive Director of the Youth Development Center, for an inspiring conversation about vision, leadership, and investing in the next generati...

What if your pharmacy felt more like family than a number in line?In this episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Corey Boxwell, founder of Boxwell Pharmacy, to talk about his bold decision to open a locally owne...

What if healthcare felt more personal, more supportive, and truly centered on relationships?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brianna Berry, who recently opened a Direct Primary Care medical practice, The Village Family Medicine, ...

What does it really take to build a TEDx event and why does it matter?In this special behind-the-scenes episode, I’m joined by my co-license holder Suzette Neff as we pull back the curtain on TEDxHandleyBlvd Women and look ...

In this episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon, I sit down with Andy Gail, CEO of United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley, for an inspiring conversation about the power of collaboration and community care.Andy sha...

In this episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon, I’m joined by two amazing women—Sarah Abderrazzaq and Stephanie Ryall—for a fun, heart-filling conversation all about family holiday traditions.Listen as we st...

Welcome to a heartwarming episode where we dive deep into the enchanting world of Christmas and the holidays with the insightful guidance of Father Bjorn Lundberg, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Join us as we unwrap the cheris...

Join us on this special episode of 'Keeping it Real with Sharon' as I sit down with TEDx co-license holder Suzette Neff to discuss the much-anticipated TEDxHandleyBlvd Women event. Set for March 2025 in the Winchester area, this all-women's eve...

In this inspiring episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon, I sit down with the incredibly talented Anne Flosnik, an award-winning audiobook narrator whose voice has brought hundreds of stories to life. Born and raised in England,...

In this heartwarming episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon, I sit down with Sherrie Bloomfield, one of six siblings who are keeping their parents’ legacy alive through the Ken and Nancy Foundation.After the passin...

In this inspiring episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Ben Weber, Vice President, Business Development of Blue Ridge Care (formerly Blue Ridge Hospice), to explore the powerful evolution of this essenti...

Dive into a heartwarming and forward-looking conversation with Shelly Lee, the 2024 Woman of the Year recognized by the Winchester Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) for her extraordinary community contrib...

In this episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with the fabulous Michelle Myers, founder and owner of Michelle’s Main Event, a thriving wedding and event planning business that began with just one determined wom...

In this energizing episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Morgan Todd and Tyler McDonald, the dynamic duo behind the One More Rep small group training class at Valley Health Wellness Center. As both trainers a...

 In this episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon, I sit down with Joel Woerl of Alpha Pools USA to talk about his and business partner Billy Whirley’s bold leap from the corporate world into entrepreneurship. With no prior experien...

In this inspiring episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Stephanie Feltner, co-owner of Realty ONE Group Old Towne, to talk about her incredible journey from real estate salesperson to successful brokerage owner. Along...

In this episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Bill and Amanda Whitson, the passionate duo behind the beloved Billy Sous Food Truck. What started as a leap of faith in the wake of COVID has grown into a local fa...

In this inspiring episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Ashley Piper, the creative force behind Southern and Grace Photography. Ashley shares her bold journey from earning a science degree to discovering that her true...

In this episode, I sit down with Cynthia Schneider, CEO of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, to talk about how the Chamber has become a driving force for both the business community and the community as a whole. Cynthia shares how her visio...

In this episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Taylor Gouterman, the creative force behind TJG Media, LLC. Taylor is a videographer, podcast producer, and entrepreneur with a passion for telling meaningful stories. Fro...

In this inspiring episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon, I sit down with Rachel Adams, co-owner of Amazing Flame Gas Fireplace Service. Rachel shares the remarkable journey she and her husband, Nick, took from working within the compa...

Join us for a lively and enlightening episode of "Budget Bites: Tasty Tidbits from the Mayor and Councilman," where we dive into the nitty-gritty of our city's finances with Mayor Les Veach and Councilman John Fox. This episode, number two in o...

 In this enlightening episode of "Keeping it Real with Sharon," join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Laurel Sharpe, a visionary entrepreneur who transitioned from a conventional 9-5 job to founding her own thriving business. Marr...