The Alimond Show
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Welcome to The Alimond Show --join us as we share our entrepreneurial guests' stories, uncover their secrets to success, and explore the unique paths they've taken to build thriving businesses in our community.In each episode, our host, Aliyah Dastour, sits down with a diverse group of local business owners, from the corner cafe to the boutique shop, from tech startups to family-run enterprises. We peel back the curtain to reveal the trials, triumphs, and transformational moments that have shaped their entrepreneurial journey.Discover the passion, perseverance, and innovative thinking that fuels these businesses, as well as the challenges they've...
Eva &  Chijioke Asomugha: The Surgeon, The Investor, and How The Gym They Built from Scratch Is Transforming Health and Community at Kettlebox Fitness
Yesterday at 10:00 PM
Christen Zammit Le: She Walked Out on Her First Day of Teaching, Talked to a Stranger at a Pool, and Built a Fitness Community That's Changing Lives in Ashburn
Last Wednesday at 1:00 AM
Vanessa Perez: She Wanted a Pink Room That Wasn't Pink at Age 10, now She's Designing Homes That Tell Your Story
06/19/2026
Baya Frantz: Left Her Czech Village at 18 With Big Dreams, Now She's One of the DMV's Most Trusted Real Estate Guides
06/17/2026
William Restrepo: A Run Changed His Entire Career, Now He Helps Families In The DMV Find their Dream Homes
06/15/2026
Rachel Mantha: She Built the Tattoo & Piercing Studio She Never Had, Now She's Changing the Industry
06/15/2026
Kunal & Ronak Shah, & Jill Ham: The ER Dr, the Allergist, & the NP, The Wellness Practice NOVA Needed
06/12/2026
Dr. Emily Chan: The Doctor Who Answers Her Own Phone, and Why That's More Revolutionary Than It Should Be
06/09/2026
Dong & Bell: He Asked His Mom for a Tattoo Machine, Now He's Tattooing the Grandkids of His First Clients
06/09/2026
Dr. Sabeen Pervaiz: It's Not Just a Cosmetic Procedure, It's Confidence
06/05/2026
Tim Carper: The Coach Who Stays Off Camera, And Why That Says Everything About How He Trains
06/02/2026
Killian Bundy: AI Flash, Corporate Ink, and Why Clean Lines Are Never Subjective
05/27/2026
Pavel Abaev: He Came to America for a Summer and Never Left, Now He Runs the DMV's Premier Basement Remodeling Company
05/22/2026
Venera Bashirova: They Don't Just Book a Facial, They Book Your Heart
05/20/2026
Farzan Jabbari: He Saw What Northern Virginia Was Missing; Then Spent a Decade Building It
05/18/2026
Laura Alger: From Car Accident to Calling, How Master Esthetician Built a Decade of Transformation
05/15/2026
MaryFrances Gonzalez: When Your Body Whispers, Listen Before It Has to Shout
05/13/2026
Jeff Gault: From Prison Tattoo Machine to Master of the Craft and Built a Career
04/29/2026
Cheryl Laing: She Built Rooted en Flavor Around the Belief That Food Should Knock Your Socks Off
04/27/2026
Monica + Erika: Built Loop Wellness Clinic Around the Care Traditional Medicine Keeps Skipping
04/20/2026
Neal Wavra: How he's Using Food to Build Something That Lasts in the Virginia Countryside
04/20/2026
Dr. Datta Malyavantham + Dr. Diana Sensenbrenner: Giving Patients Back Their Confidence — One Smile at a Time
04/20/2026
Shira Weiss: How She Built Nova Motion Physical Therapy Around the Patients Nobody Else Could Figure Out
04/16/2026
Zak Rhodes: More Than a Pre-Approval -- Changing the Way People Experience the Home Buying Process
04/13/2026
Kelly Kirk: From Loss To An IFBB Pro Card And A Purpose-Driven Foundation
04/06/2026
Dr. Jenn + Dr. Frank: What If Every Classroom Taught Belonging
04/06/2026
Tyler Chavez: Stop Buying Wellness From The Internet
04/06/2026
Sasha Perea: How Pageantry Builds Confidence, Discipline & Powerful Women Leaders
03/25/2026
Lasaunia Thompson | Go Through to Get Through: Building So Be It, Surviving a Rare Disease, and Developing Women for Greatness
03/25/2026
Dr. Mary Jean Stack Built Great Falls' Most Trusted Practice on One-on-One Care and Community
03/23/2026
Megan McGlynn: Building Valo Into Ashburn Most Soulful Wellness Space
03/18/2026
Colleen Brooks: Turning Virginia Wine Country Into an Experience You'll Never Forget
03/18/2026
Carissa Francis: Breaking the Cycle and Helping Women, Teens, and Families Heal From the Inside Out
03/16/2026
Rob & Jeff: Loudoun County's Most Trusted Stretch and Bodywork Practice on Intention, Education, and 90% Rebooking Rates
03/11/2026
Scott Kim: How WGM Contracting Are Upgrading Entire Neighborhoods One Roof at a Time
03/11/2026
Dr. Bibhu Misra and Julianne Misra: The Practice That Puts People First
03/09/2026
Fonati Pennoh: From Homeless to Handsome Soldier
03/09/2026
Andrew and Craig: How Two Best Friends Are Redefining What Homeowners Should Expect From a Contractor
03/06/2026
Chris & Jenn Chavez: Deployment to Dinner Party Bringing Virginia's Finest Ingredients to Your Table
03/03/2026
Matt Bach: How He Has Been Helping Families Find Home for 25 Years
03/03/2026