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Shawn Gregoire is the Founder and CEO of Capstone Tech, an AI-native software company in Alexandria, Virginia. Capstone Tech builds for a fractured workforce, where job seekers, small nonprofits, and entrepreneurs are underserved by the systems meant to support them. Its products include Capstone Workforce for communication readiness and interview coaching, GrantParty for grant discovery and management, and Capstone Outreach for follow-up and client relationships. Shawn is a Post-9/11 U.S. Air Force veteran with 14.5 years of service. He managed an $11 billion federal program at the Department of the Navy.He overcame homelessness on his path to founding Capstone Tech, and that history shapes his mission.He holds an Executive MBA from Brown University and IE Business School and an MA in Education Leadership from Chapman University. He teaches AI courses in Alexandria and throughout the DC Public Library system. and speaks on workforce development and the future of work.Shawn started Capstone Tech because the U.S. workforce runs on programs, agencies, and tools that do not connect. He builds solutions for organizations and individuals to close that gap.

Shamila Beslow is a multifaceted entrepreneur, filmmaker, actress, producer, director, writer, and advocate whose work spans film, television, business leadership, philanthropy, and public speaking. A proud mother, wife, and former Mrs. East Coast Globe 2022, Shamila has dedicated her life to transforming personal adversity into purpose driven storytelling that inspires healing, empowerment, and resilience. As the Founder and CEO of Resilient Enterprises and Resilient Films, Shamila serves as a Writer, Producer, Director, Executive Producer, and Casting Director, creating emotionally impactful projects rooted in real life experiences. Her work focuses on powerful themes including trauma survival, mental health awareness, women’s empowerment, blended family dynamics, chronic illness advocacy, faith, and overcoming adversity.

What is your child interested in? Nothing? Everything? Here are a couple of tips to help guide you into finding out.

Is your child interested in everything or are you not quite sure what your child's interests are? Here are a couple of resources to help you work together and find out.

Tips for Rising High School Seniors

End of Year Excitement and Disappointments: How do you pivot if you need to?

Congratulations Class of 2026

Our conversation focused on Leadership, Culture and Strategy. Kindall Evolve partners with you to navigate change, develop your top talent, and empower executives to inspire trust and accelerate results. Intentionally designed; expertly delivered. You can find out more about what her company offers on her website Kindall Evolve.

Metria shares why she started the non-profit Pink Carpet Event and how she went from her years at the FBI to Executive Director and Founder of Pink Carpet Event celebrating breast cancer survivors while also educating people about the struggles and resiliency of all affected by breast cancer. Follow Pink Carpet Event to find out about the upcoming October event.

Should we be talking about long term care earlier so young adults are open to opportunities to address caring for aging parents and their own young families? Mr. Lavine is a resource to start this conversation...ready or not.

Our discussion touched on important topics such as service, community college, workforce development, and Rotary. Cheri emphasized the importance of taking action with the words, "...just start and find the right yes."

Tips for parents/guardians to help students with options after high school from Dr. Cheri Maea, Dean of Early College and High School Partnerships at Laurel Ridge Community College. Dr. Cheri Maea shares how service is at the core of her being and started with her military service in the army.

Reminder: Students and families, college deposits are due on May 1st. Listen to hear a couple other things to review.

Parents praising students for their effort, persistence, and improvement is just as important as for great grades. The process transfers to skills needed in higher education and the workforce. Thank you Dana Kaplan, Education Consultant, for reminding us of that in your blog.

Catching up with my dear friend Leslie Jackson Lockhart on Time Matters Podcast to discuss her journey from childhood dreams to retired superintendent. Our discussion is for professionals, parents/guardians and students. As Dr. Lockhart says, " It's not where you start, it's where you finish'.