Event Planning + Services

White-Glove Weddings

Cristina Calvert is Potomac’s trusted expert for elegant, customized events. Article by Erica Moody | Photography by Provided What if getting married could be as easy as your decision to say yes? What if you could guarantee an upscale, stylish, personalized, enjoyable, Vogue feature-worthy affair that pleases every friend and family member as well as yourself and your betrothed? If you work with Cristina Calvert, you can actually achieve that fantasy wedding experience and spare yourself the...

Education

Simplify the College Process

A Potomac-region business takes the stress out of tutoring, exams, and college applications Article by Rebecca Hastings | Photography by Provided The path to college can be overwhelming, but students and parents don’t need to go it alone. With resources and experts like the team at No Anxiety Prep, families have someone to help. Whether planning ahead for a middle school student, applying to college or graduate school, or needing tutoring and help with exams, finding the right support is key. ...

Local Services

Making Your Business OUR Business

How one true blue serial entrepreneur transitioned from “player” to “coach” Article by Christopher Hess | Photography by Provided "So, you want the why." It didn't take long for Benson Fischer (known to most as Benny), CEO and chief strategist of ZivZo, to understand the assignment of our conversation. As a man with more than 45 years of entrepreneurial experience who created dozens of businesses across an unfathomably broad spectrum of industries, one can't help but consider the source of...

Travel

Hidden Paradise

The Spectacular Enchantment of Hawaii's Four Seasons Resort Lanai Article by KC Cole | Photography by Four Seasons Resort Lāna'i Four Seasons Resort Lanai offers an expansive private island adventure across 90,000-acres of diverse landscape. Guests are welcomed to the five-star, five-diamond property via Lanai Air departures from Honolulu or by private helicopter.  Once on site, those looking for water activities can unwind by the beach or lagoon pools with waterfalls, and explore Hulopoe...

Life + Culture

Scotland A.M.E.’s Enduring Spirit

Historic church undergoes reconstruction, it continues to inspire in the Potomac community Article by Stephanie Green | Photography by Paul Tukey Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is not just a spiritual home for its congregants, but a lesson to the community in history and hope. “Most African Americans were either brought up in the church or witnessed their parents’ or grandparents’ faith. Because of this, they will always know that the church is what kept them and will keep...

Health + Wellness

Executive Health Program Extends Beyond the Potomac Region

Local Virginia medical practice assists patients and companies with health needs at home and abroad. Article by Rebecca Hastings | Photography by Provided Quality medical care is foundational for healthy living. Finding the right doctor makes a difference in your life, whether you’re looking for routine physicals, urgent care, or physical therapy. This is especially true if your needs are more complex.  With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Rajesh Mehra is committed to providing...

Wellness

Autism Ally Group

Improving lives by providing support to individuals, family members and caregivers in the neuro-divergent community. Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Provided Autism Ally Group (AAG) is a local, nonprofit organization that helps families and individuals affected by autism and other intellectual developmental disabilities. In the words of CEO Ike Ogbuebile: “Our focus is to provide resources and support in any way we can to help them attain independence in the community.”   It...

Fitness

Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh

No moss grows under his feet! Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Tony Powell Need inspiration as you tackle your new year’s resolution list? Consider learning about Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh and his work. He has accomplished more in his 50 years than most of us can even dream of. Dr. Tetteh is a heart and lung surgeon, author, A.I. expert, Navy veteran, professor, poet, marathon runner, TEDx speaker, medical school lecturer, and entrepreneur. He is also a husband and father of two. But...

Fitness

Having A Ball

The NBA assistant coach Joseph Blair counts his blessings. Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Scott Suchman Washington Wizards’ assistant coach Joseph “JB” Blair eagerly shares his heartfelt life lessons with up-and-coming athletes who seek out his guidance and mentorship. Proudly wearing the moniker “Vegan Coach,” he feels a strong sense of spirituality and gratitude for his many blessings, as well as a strong obligation to give back – to his players, to children who want to follow in...

Fitness

A Therapist’s New Year’s Outlook

Jackie Aston offers insights for dealing with anxiety, life, and relationship issues to become our best selves. Article by Stephanie Green | Photography by Provided The new year is an ideal time to reboot our minds to embrace the challenges and joys of the next twelve months. We checked in with Jackie Aston, a licensed therapist in Washington, DC and Maryland, for her ideas on getting our heads in shape. She says her clients, mostly millennial professionals, come to her with “difficulty...