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Red Ladies 2024: Sarah Mason

March 14, 2024

Story by Liesel Schmidt | Portrait by Jonathan Thorpe Sarah Mason is living proof that dreams can come true. Built on dedication, determination and 20 years in the salon industry, she opened Sarah...

Red Ladies 2024: Stephanie Chon

March 14, 2024

As the owner and founder of Balian Springs Social Club for Wellness, Stephanie Chon’s life focuses greatly on wellness—how to achieve it, how to maintain it and how to encourage it in others. “Buil...

Red Ladies 2024: Jordan Beck

March 14, 2024

The concept of home is very important to Jordan Beck. As a Realtor at Compass, she is tasked daily with finding homes for her clients; and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in DC, she ta...

Red Ladies 2024: Sabrina Porta

March 14, 2024

Story by Liesel Schmidt | Portrait by Jonathan Thorpe As both the Director of Operations and a Realtor at Kristen Jones Real Estate, Sabrina Porta has a lot on her plate, but her dedication for ...

Red Ladies 2024: Leah Lattus

March 14, 2024

Being in the beauty industry, hair is an important aspect of Leah Lattus’s work. As the owner and founder of Holistic Hair Studio, she’s interwoven her passion for hair with her desire to promote h...

Red Ladies 2024: Cookie Balcha

March 14, 2024

Story by Liesel Schmidt | Portrait by Jonathan Thorpe Born and raised in Ethiopia, Cookie Balcha was one of eight children. Understanding the value of hard work and the power of pursuing a dream,...

Red Ladies 2024: Nawal Africano

March 14, 2024

As an instructor at the MVMNT Society and an AEM at Compass, Nawal Africano’s work is all about helping others be the very best they can be. “Being an instructor at MVMNT and witnessing my clients'...

Red Ladies 2024: Katie Waynick

March 14, 2024

Personal experience is often a powerful motivator. For Katie Waynick, the multiple floodings she experienced in her home in a single year inspired her to start a campaign whose mission is to raise ...