Capital Workspaces presents The HUB

In partnership between Capital Workspaces and SGAP LEADERS, the next three episodes of THE HUB Podcast we got to interview youth leaders or LIT (Leaders-in-training) in the SGAP Leadership Program about their community projects.   In these inspiring episodes, we spotlight the incredible initiatives led by the youth leaders or LIT (Leaders-in-Training) from  SGAP LEADERS  who are making a real difference in their communities. We’ll hear from dynamic youths who have turned their passion for change into impactful charitable projects. From organizing local clean-ups to launching educational programs, these young visionaries are not just talking about change – they’re spearheading it. Tune in to discover how these leaders are shaping a brighter future and learn how you can support their noble causes.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

In this week’s episode, we delve BACK into the captivating world of travel design, and welcome back a very special guest: Heather Lane Chauney, owner of Heather Lane Adventures. Join us as we explore how meticulously crafted itineraries can transform a simple trip into an unforgettable adventure. We’ll discuss the latest trends in travel customization, from eco-friendly accommodations to immersive cultural experiences. Plus, we’ll share insider tips on how to design your own journey that aligns with your passions and interests. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting out, this episode is your passport to designing the trip of a lifetime.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

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This week's episode features Patrick Smith, owner of Spotless Auto Spa.  Utilizing years of experience and expertise gained from working in automotive detailing and repairs, Patrick decided to start his own automotive detailing company.  He also shares some stories of the strangest things he has encountered in his line of work; from a van covered in bulls blood to a vehicle hosting a family of mice. Yep, you read that correctly.Check out this week's episodes to hear stories like this and more. If you're interested or looking for someone to make your car look, smell, and shine you can reach Patrick at spotlessautospallc@gmail.comThanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

What challenges do voters face today? In this episode of The HUB, we spoke with Ralph Watkins, Vice President with League of Woman Voters of Maryland (LWVMD) about voting rights in America, from the founding of the republic to the present day. We examine the constitutional amendments, laws, court cases, and social movements that shaped the voting landscape, as well as the barriers and obstacles that voters still encounter. We also discuss the importance of voting and civic engagement,  how we can protect and expand our democracy, and the current issues and debates around voter ID laws, voter registration, vote by mail, gerrymandering, and election securityAlso, we want to encourage our listeners to please visit and donate to Vote411.org to learn how to  successfully participate in every election. Whether it's local, state or federal, every election is important to ensuring our laws and policies reflect the values and beliefs of our communities.Help LWVMD Get Ready for the 2024 Elections!This fall and winter, help LWVMD prep the Voter's Guides! We're asking each member to get involved in their democracy! Below are a few ways you can get involved: Help LWVMD produce the Voter's Guides for every Marylander by donating to Vote411. You can ensure the LWVMD can buy the Vote411 platform and take on new endeavors like translating the Guides into all the languages. Help your local Leagues assemble their Voter's Guides or join the State team to pose questions to our candidates. Find out when your local League participates in Voter Education or Registration events and volunteer. Join the Election Protection team. 866-OUR-VOTE. Every election cycle, League members volunteer at polling places for Election Protection. For the first time, LWVMD offers the unique opportunity to become a 'Sponsor of Democracy.' Any person who gives $80 or more will be listed on our website as a sponsor of the LWVMD Voter's Guides. Donate today!WHENNovember 30, 2023 at 6:00pm - 9pmThanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

On today's episode the entire crew gets together to talk about coworking and what makes our home - Capital Workspaces - unique.   To help us, the HUB's executive producer and director of Capital Workspaces, Mark McMahon, shares his story of how he became the director at Capital Workspaces and what has allowed our coworking community to thrive!  Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

This week on Capital Workspaces presents The HUB we speak with Michele Joseph, CEO of SGAP Leaders. SGAP Leaders’ programming provides opportunities for motivated underserved students to develop leadership and critical 21st century skills needed for college and career readiness.  Michele tells how a cancer diagnosis and trip with her son and some of his friends to the United Nations made her think deeply about her value to her community and what she wanted to achieve.  During this time, Michele also began to notice how her son's school curriculum undervalued the students’ ability to think critically, problem solve creatively, and lead empathetically.  She believes that these skills are synonymous with success.  Furthermore, she believes that every student has the capacity to positively impact their communities and ultimately the world, yet underserved students may not be given the opportunity to do so. Hence, she founded SGAP Leaders."Joseph attained her MBA in strategy and marketing from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and her BSc in Biology/Environmental Sciences from Catholic University of America. She taught marketing, public relations, and entrepreneurship to high school, undergraduate and graduate students. She was a runway model for Wilhelmina Modeling Agency and the house model for Liz Claiborne – Sports." - Leadership Team-SGAP Leaders To learn more visit SGAPLeaders.orgThanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Zainab Abbas is the founder and chief executive of SciTech2U Inc. She received her B.S. from Knoxville College, and M.S. from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine.  Zainab lends her expertise to SciTech2U as the CEO, managing all day-to-day activities, budgeting, volunteer and instructor recruitment, program  and resource development. She also develops curricula and instructs most SciTech2U programIn this weeks episode, Zainab - and her husband Kevin - shared with us their journey in founding SciTech2U, how they use experiential learning to engage students, and their mission to provide underrepresented, K-12 students access to quality, innovative STEAM education. SciTech2U is also hosting their second annual fundraiser: Top Golf Brunch"  on July 9th from 10am - 1PM    Topgolf D.C. - National Harbor, 6400 Clipper Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745For more information please visit: https://www.scitech2u.org/Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

This week on Capital Workspaces presents The HUB, we sat down with Tyla Lester. Tyla is an HR Representative/Office Assistant at The Residences at Thomas Circle Premier Senior Living in Washington, DC. Tyla shares upcoming events, her career journey, and her future aspirations. She is a graduate of Old Dominion University  with a B.A. in Political Science, passionate Eagles Fans, and future podcaster! Stay Tuned! Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

On this week's episode, we sat down with our members, and quasi-resident artist, Dot Procter!Dot was introduced to art and art education by her mother and grandmother, both of whom were artists: "My mother had a wonderful sense of design. She taught me that art can have deep personal meaning. From my grandmother I learned that I can make art anywhere and nature is a worthwhile subject. Many other teachers have helped me along the way as well."  Dot also shares with us how her love of color fuels her passion and drive to continue making art. "The more colors, the better." From all of us at Capital Workspaces, we want to thank Dot for coming on to show and sharing her passion for art and creativity, and share our continued gratitude with her for allowing us to feature her incredible artwork here in the  halls of Capital Workspaces. To learn more about Dot and her art, please visit her website or check out her instagram. https://www.dotprocter.com/Instagram.com/dotprocter/Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Toni  Ghazi is a Real Estate Agent in DMV who serves the International Local Communities. Some of Toni’s clients have included First-Time Home Buyers with modest incomes to discerning buyers from the World Bank, IFC, IMF, IBD, UN, Amazon, US State Department, White House, Middle Eastern Royal Families, Global Businessmen, and many other organizations. Toni shares his life story with us from humble beginnings immigrating from Lebanon to the United States to how he became one of the most well respected Real Estate Agents in the DMV.  He also shares the importance of being humble and true to yourself. He credits this belief in oneself - and loving parents - to his successes in life from finding his passion and purpose in Real Estate to finding true happiness with 5 dogs and his husband, Craig. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

On today's episode, we finally get to speak with our Community Assistant from Capital Workspaces new Spring Valley, DC,  Mark Horn. Mark graciously shares stories from his life; From his childhood travels to Germany, his military service, community outreach in Wards 7 and 8,  his faith, family, and how he ended up here at Capital Workspaces. We're lucky to have him!     We also talk about upcoming events, future plans for Capital Workspaces, and how he and his wonder-twin,  Reham Madbouly, help put together all of our wonderful community events.  Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Paul Medina has been running Capital Energy Training for 6 1/2 years and has been in the profession for 14 years. He has developed strength, mobility, flexibility programs for all ages from athletes to working professionals and everything else in between. He has a BS in Kinesiology from Towson U with multiple certifications from FMS, NASM, Neurokinetic Therapy and Brookbush Institute Human Movement Science. He has played High School baseball at DeMatha, collegially at Hagerstown CC and The Ohio State U where his career ended with an injury to his face. Now he's providing the right information for all populations to keep them healthy and injury free.To learn more about Paul and his business, please visit his website by clicking the link below:Capital Energy Training Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

In celebration of Woman's History Month, the women of Capital Workspaces presents The HUB got together to share their experiences, successes, and struggles in business. We would also like to take a moment to celebrate Michelle, Melan, and Joana! This show would not be possible without their contributions, hard work, and insight that inspires and influences all of the content we make! Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Join us for a sit-down interview with Melan Shannon. Outside of being a Community Assistant at Capital Workspaces, Melan runs a holistic health and plant-based wellness platform called "eat for beauty", works part-time at a yoga studio, and is an  independent artist (singer-songwriter). She's released two musical two projects,  garnered a growing listening on streaming platforms, and was recently featured in The Washington Post and some other notable publications.With a diverse background, her work and passions are centered around community empowerment and wellbeing. You can find her curating events at CW and around the DMV at large!Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Deshawn Stewart is a professional boxer, proud father, and podcast host. His podcast More About Something tackles the issues of racial discrimination, inequality, and ongoing incidents of police violence and brutality experienced by the black community.  Deshawn's podcast also covers "generational curses," "growing up in a Caribbean-household", and - as a new father -  shares how his upbringing has shaped his approach to parenting.  Deshawn also shared that name of his podcast is a spin on Wale's 2010 album, More About Nothing. To check out Deshawn's Podcast More About Something, click the links below: YoutubeInstagramThanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Vincent Desert is a 26 year old musician living in Bethesda Maryland. After spending some time in the Marine Corps, he relocated to Maryland to finish his schooling. He briefly spent some time working full time as a musician and has performed in front of thousands of people in theater halls and released his music across all streaming platforms. Now Vincent is working part time at Capital Workspaces while still recording and releasing music full time.To hear more from Vintz Desert, follow the links below:  FacebookInstagramSpotifyApple MusicThanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Welcome to Season 2 of Capital Workspaces presents the HUB! For our first episode of the new season we sit down with the new Community Assistant at Capital Workspaces Spring Valley, Jacob Alvarez. Jacob is a graduate from the University of North Carolina, Pembroke and is currently pursuing a graduate degree at American University School of International Service. Jacob is also a proud member of the Choctaw Nation.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com

Scott Sedar is a local artist, teacher, and actor whose oil paintings or watercolors have been published in the Washington Post,  grace the homes of his patrons, and are now - we are honored to say -  featured in the hallways of Capital Workspaces.  Scott's art and artwork adopts the neorealist tradition by focusing on portraying society and the world around us in all of its honesty: "Art is a social phenomenon. We share the larger, social context of Art, the greater field in which I work. Art is yours and mine.  In a very real sense, it’s up to you, my patrons, to say, to define it. " - Scott  He has served as Teaching Artist with The John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts for over 18 years, working at various schools throughout the DMV and performing community outreach. As an actor he has been performing throughout the DMV for over 27 years. His latest role is in the The Rainmaker which is set to debut on November 17, 2022.  See below for more details:For more information on Scott Sedar, see the links below:   sedarthestudio.comThe Rainmaker - 1st Stage Thanks for listening! Subscribe to hear more stories from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses every week! Leave a comment, message us on social media, or contact us directly to share your thoughts on this weeks episode. If you would like to be guest on The HUB send us an email with your information. Members receive their first episode free. Each episode will be promoted in our weekly newsletter! Send us an email: podcasts@capitalworkspaces.com