Charles Allen knew he wanted to be a “helper” ever since he was a young child growing up in Alabama. His early aspirations to be a doctor evolved into a broader understanding of what it means to help others - but he has maintained his dedicatio

"I Took That Leap"

Sep 15th, 2021 21m 30s

Dr. Justin Burton helps children and their families each day, often during one of the hardest times of their lives. Over the course of his career, he has transformed his personal challenge from adolescence into the essence of how he practices m

"Expect Your Life to Change"

Aug 1st, 2021 20m 30s

Martha Pope began her career as a middle school art teacher at the same school she attended. But after moving to DC and becoming a receptionist for Senator Gary Hart, she set off on a path that would lead her to make an impact far beyond her ho

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Special: Stories of an Unfenced Capitol

Mar 28th, 2021 25m

The US Capitol grounds have been the backdrop to over 200 years of memories of DC residents and visitors alike. These grounds, with the grey cobblestones, wide expanse of grass, and the Capitol majestically towering above, are where we gathered

"Live the Work"

Feb 27th, 2021 20m

Craig Wallace couldn’t have imagined where he would be today—a renowned DC Shakespearean actor. As a teen, Craig was uncertain of his identity, but a chance decision in high school uncovered a hidden talent and directed him onto his career path

"Limitless Potential"

Jan 21st, 2021 20m

Dr. Jennifer Cartland has dedicated her career to serving children. Inspired by her own second grade teacher, Dr. Cartland discovered her mission at an early age. She always knew that she was going to be a teacher, and while she remained in t

"Take Your Tools & Use Them!"

Dec 27th, 2020 20m

KK Ottesen has always held a fascination with people’s stories. In this interview of an interviewer, we explore what it means to “follow your bliss” and how KK grew her childhood curiosity into her life’s work. Featured regularly in the Washing

"I've Never Looked Back"

Nov 25th, 2020 20m

David Stute started out as an aspiring cellist in Detmold, Germany, but after many twists and turns in his career path, he now lives in Washington DC with his wife and son and works at a local law firm.(Music in this episode is recorded by Nath

Episode 0: Get to know us!

Nov 21st, 2020 10m

In this mini-episode, we talk briefly about who we are and how we got started on this project. We hope to give you a sense of where we’re coming from and where we’d like to go in the future. (Music in this episode is an original theme recorded

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