The DMV (Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia) Business Show

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Dr. Armando Retana , who is both an MD and DDS, as well as the Chief Medical Director at Capital Center in Washington, D.C. The conversation dives into Dr. Retana’s unique career path, spanning both medicine and dentistry, an...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Andrew Rose , an agricultural futurist, founder, CEO of Chesapeake Sun , advisor, and speaker. Andrew provides an in-depth look at what it means to be an agricultural futurist, focusing on ensuring food and resource security for...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Matthew Veland , President of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington D.C. Matt shares insights into the Chamber’s 31-year history, its mission to uplift and empower Filipino and Filipino American business own...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of George Carrillo , Co-Founder and CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council opens up about the Council’s mission. They act as a national think tank and advocacy organization to amplify the Hispanic voice in the U.S. construction industry....

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Shirley Diaz , Managing Attorney of Diaz Vidales , to dig into her professional and personal journey from Southern California to her thriving law practice in Washington, DC. Shirley shares the story of her upbringing as a first-generation Am...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Colin Fraser, CEO and President of Upling , a tech-driven cannabis delivery service based in the DMV area. Upling operates similarly to Uber Eats or DoorDash but specifically for cannabis products, connecting customers with local dispensaries and handling delivery...

Excited to introduce ⁠Dr. Minnie Cruz-Tolentino⁠ , the Founder and Medical Director of ⁠My Wellness Physicians⁠ , a weight loss clinic in Leesburg, Virginia on ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠ with ⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ this week. Dr. Cruz-Tolentino's unique approach to weight loss combines physical health with chronic issues and patient goals, providing a holistic solution for those seeking a healthier lifes...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Michelle Reese-Wiseman , Owner and Principal Mortician of Wiseman Funeral Home and Chapel . Michelle shares her journey from growing up in Landover, MD, to becoming a master barber and eventually finding her calling in mortuary science, a profes...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Panos Kostopoulos , Founder and CEO of Proxy Foods . Hear the story behind his journey from Athens, Greece, to starting an innovative food tech company in Washington, D.C. Panos shares his early fascination with engineering and his path from breakin...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Josh Goulding , CFA, CFP, and Co-Founder of 4J Wealth Management shares the story behind the firm’s unique name—originating from its four founders, all with names starting with “J”—and dives into their client-first, comprehensive approach to wealth management....

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Nick Grillo , Founder of Elevate Vending , to discuss his journey from growing up in an immigrant Sicilian family in Syracuse, New York, to building a fast-growing, innovative vending business in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area. Nick shares his family’s clo...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature ⁠ Dr. Rita Roy , CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation shares her inspiring journey from being a first-generation American and aspiring physician, to becoming a medical entrepreneur, and eventually leading a nonprofit that champions spine health education and adv...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Hector Collazo , President of Navteca , discusses his journey from humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to leading an innovative technology company in the DMV area. Hector shares his childhood experiences, growing up with a single mother, discovering a passion for...

Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠ with ⁠⁠ ⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ ⁠⁠ as we unveil the blueprint of success in LinkedIn with ⁠Harris Fanaroff⁠ of ⁠Linked Revenue⁠ based out of the Washington, DC metro area! Catch this incredible interview where Harris spills the secrets to growing a business in one of the most underrated social media platforms. He shares how stand out on LinkedIn and gives us proven s...

In this engaging interview on ⁠ ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠ ⁠, host ⁠ ⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠ talks with ⁠David Stocks, Jr.⁠ , President and CEO of ⁠Stocks General Contractors⁠ , a company out of Virginia that specializes in underground utility construction, water lines, sewer, and storm drains, as well as electrical and communications work. Born and raised in the DMV area, David comes from a family with a 3r...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Jesse Konig , Co-Founder and CEO of Jesse and Ben's and   Swizzler . We delve into Jesse's background, his journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant to consumer packaged goods, and the challenges he faced along the way. Jesse met his co-founde...

Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Jay Nwachu , President and CEO of Innovation Works . He shares his inspiring journey and the mission of his organization. Innovation Works is a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore City, dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by supporting social entrepreneurs and providin...

Excited to introduce ⁠Dr. Minnie Cruz-Tolentino⁠ , the Founder and Medical Director of ⁠My Wellness Physicians⁠ , a weight loss clinic in Leesburg, Virginia on ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠ with ⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ this week. Dr. Cruz-Tolentino's unique approach to weight loss combines physical health with chronic issues and patient goals, providing a holistic solution for those seeking a healthier lifes...

Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Cecilia Hodges , the Regional President at M&T Bank , has dedicated her career to serving the Greater Washington DC and Virginia market. With a rich history, M&T Bank prides itself as a community bank, despite being the 11th largest bank in the country.  Cecilia's role is cruci...

Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Brian Valdivia , CEO of Beltway Lending , to share his personal and professional journey in the real estate industry. As a full-time real estate investor, Brian has accumulated over 200 rentals in under four years, demonstrating his expertise and success in the field. He joined forces with...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we share the journey of Abe Kamarck , the Founder and CEO of True Made Foods . He shares his childhood story, growing up in various places, including the DC area, Brooklyn, New York, and Bethesda, Maryland. He has fond memories of his time in the DC area, where he attended public schools in...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on this interview with Carl Brown , the Executive Director of the DC Small Business Development Center at Howard University , we gain valuable insights into his life, career journey, and the factors that have contributed to his success. Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, Carl's early enviro...

Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we are excited to share the journey of Tom Marotta , the Founder and CEO of The Spaceport Company , has a unique background in urban planning, the aerospace industry, and regulatory bodies. With a career spanning over two decades, Tom has worked in various roles, including city planning, foreign...

Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Blake Pierre , a talented mixed media artist. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and later moved to the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area at the age of 10. Growing up in a small town with limited exposure to art, Blake discovered his passion for drawing and anime as a child. He a...

Join us on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The DMV Business Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ with ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otto Sevilla⁠⁠⁠⁠ as we feature Bree Jones , the Founder and CEO of Parity Homes , a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing vacant neighborhoods in Baltimore City by renovating and selling homes to community members who are prepared to own a home through financial literacy and mortgage literacy training. Parity aim...