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  Power Moves Ep. 8: Samantha Abrams on Capital, Discipline & Building a Sustainable Business 07.10.2026 1t 29min

  In Episode 8 of Power Moves, Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson continue their conversation with Samantha Abrams, founder and CEO of Sapadillas Caribbean Restaurant and Catering. Samantha shares the realities of building a growing hospitality business, including betting on herself, leaving corporate America, navigating capital, understanding the numbers, building systems, diversifying revenue, and leading a team through difficult seasons. She discusses the discipline required to build a second...
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  Power Moves Ep. 9: The Cost of Indecision & Making the Move 07.10.2026 53min

  In Episode 9 of Power Moves, Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson discuss the cost of indecision and what happens when business owners wait too long to make important decisions. The conversation explores how uncertainty, too much information, analysis paralysis, and fear can slow down business growth and cause opportunities to disappear. Alex shares a personal story about a potential business acquisition and explains how his team learned to identify red flags, evaluate opportunities, use data, a...
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  Power Moves Ep. 7: Chad Morton on Trust, Execution & Entrepreneurship 07.10.2026 54min

  In Episode 7 of Power Moves, Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson sit down with entrepreneur, filmmaker, and business leader Chad Morton, co-owner of Maverick Realty and CEO of Smash Entertainment. Chad shares his journey from teaching and coaching in Prince George's County to building businesses in real estate, film production, and entertainment. The conversation focuses on building trust through competence and execution, earning credibility when you're new, finding mentors, creating valuable p...
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  Power Moves Ep. 6: Dr. Nekia Staley-Neither on Trust, Leadership & Legacy 07.10.2026 41min

  In Episode 6 of Power Moves, Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson sit down with Dr. Nekia A. Staley-Neither to discuss trust, leadership, entrepreneurship, scaling, service, and building a lasting legacy. Dr. Staley shares her journey from volunteering with children with special needs as a young woman to building Special Care Dentistry, mentoring other dentists through The Other White Coats, and expanding access to care through Special Care for Special Needs Dentistry. The conversation explores ...
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  Power Moves Ep. 5: Shavon J. Smith on Business Readiness, Risk & Growth 07.10.2026 51min

  In Episode 5 of Power Moves, Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson sit down with attorney Shavon J. Smith, founder and principal of the SJS Law Firm, to discuss business readiness, risk, growth, and the decisions entrepreneurs need to make before opportunities arrive. Shavon explains how she helps entrepreneurs solve and prevent problems through contracts, employment matters, real estate, financing, business acquisitions, and ongoing strategic guidance. The conversation covers enterprise value, t...
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  Power Moves Ep. 4: Golf, Business & Opportunity with Iman Watson & LaToya Clark 07.10.2026 52min

  In Episode 4 of Power Moves, Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson sit down with Iman Watson, founder of The Lab 301, and LaToya Clark, founder of The Green Carpet Golf, to discuss golf, entrepreneurship, relationship building, and community. Iman shares how The Lab 301 is creating greater access to golf, building community, supporting youth opportunities, and creating a space where business relationships can grow. LaToya shares her journey into golf, the creation of The Green Carpet Golf, and ho...
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  Power Moves Ep. 3: Dr. Darvincia Warren on Financial Readiness & Business Growth 07.10.2026 50min

  In Episode 3 of Power Moves, Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson sit down with Dr. Darvincia Warren, founder and CEO of Core DMV and a financial strategist. Dr. Warren shares her journey from tax preparation to building a broader financial services firm focused on financial empowerment, business growth, and underserved communities. The conversation explores strategic networking, overcoming imposter syndrome, choosing opportunities that align with your mission, personal and business finances, ...
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  Power Moves Ep. 2: Autumn Joy on Building LIT 106 & Owning Your Power 07.10.2026 51min

  In Episode 2 of Power Moves, Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson sit down with Autumn Joy, General Manager of LIT 106, media executive, and on-air personality. Autumn shares her journey into radio and media, her experience building LIT 106, and what it takes to create a platform that connects with a community. The conversation explores entrepreneurship, branding, relationships, resilience, career setbacks, the gig economy, AI, technology, and the importance of creating your own opportunities....
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  Power Moves Premier Episode | The Business Ecosystem in Prince George's County Is Bigger Than You Know 28.09.2026 41min

  Most people don't realize how much is already happening in Prince George's County. The businesses, the policy, the talent, the opportunity it’s all connected. Power Moves is a show dedicated to helping you understand how it all works and where you fit in it. Every episode, hosts Alexander Austin and Rose Johnson break down the ecosystem shaping business growth, economic development, and community impact in Prince George's County and across the DMV region so you can stop guessing and start pos...