Natalie Lambert is the founder of Savoir Faire Media, a creative branding and multi-media agency. She sat down with us to talk about her company, her vision and her passion for helping mid-sized companies realize their potential.

Tell us a little about yourself and your company. Who is Natalie Lambert, what does Savoir Faire do?
I have been married to my best friend for 11 years, and we have two wonderful and wild girls. You can expect to find our car, house, or backyard full of neighborhood children at any given time on the weekends. I love to read, and you can be sure there is an audio-book playing whenever I design. I love all things mid-century modern and retro, and it definitely shows in some of our best designs. My escape is watching movies, which is rare, but a treat when I can find some time to myself, and it is not uncommon for me to watch a favorite over and over again and still enjoy it immensely. I am a self-confessed email and Facebook addict, but awareness is the first step, right?

Falls Church Farmers Market Chef Demonstration Program Founder Kathleen Nixon is a hyper-local advocate for farm-to-table education and outreach − no matter what the season.

 When most people think of a farmers market, they tend to think the markets usually close once the fall season comes around. Many folks don’t realize that quite a number of the farmers markets in our area remain open during the winter months. In fact, according to Falls Church Farmers Market Chef Demonstration program founder Kathleen Nixon, about more than half of the local markets stay open with reduced hours in the colder months.

Ellen Weiss is a celebrated journalist and three time Peabody Award winner. After joining NPR in 1982, she went on to run the NPR news desk and eventually became the Vice President for news in 2007. Ellen is now the Executive Editor for the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit, non-partisan investigative news agency that that seeks to highlight significant public issues and to make institutional power more transparent and accountable.

One of D.C.’s most recognizable faces, Barbara joined News4 in 1981, where she focused on child health issues and hosting a weekly segment called “Wednesday’s Child,” which features children available for adoption. Barbara quickly rose to become the morning anchor and remained with News4 for the next 28 years, becoming a part of the fabric of D.C.’s cultural cloth.

Lauren DeSantis is the host of Capital Cooking with Lauren DeSantis, which has fast become the must-see show for local foodies.

The show highlights some of the most exciting culinary and cultural traditions in the richly diverse Metropolitan D.C. area. We spoke to Lauren about her show, her favorite chefs and restaurants, and her travels across the globe.

Story producer and longtime comedian Heather McDonald of the top rated evening comedy show Chelsea Lately gabs about career growth, balancing family and what's next...

As usual, I'm often knee deep in 20 million things when out of nowhere, I get my regular "Ali Vonal, Editor" email with a new writing assignment for I Am Modern Magazine. I love the "please-write-thisarticle- for-us-Mayra" emails from Ali. Th ey are always a very welcome interruption from the crazy, hectic nature of my work days.

Six heart surgeries and three pacemakers later, Tammy Goddard reveals what it’s like to not just survive but thrive and flourish beyond extraordinary circumstances.

Do you have a thing for love stories? Do you enjoy tales of human achievement and inspiration?

Well, you’re in luck. I’ve got both genres right here and, trust me, you may not make it past the first few sentences in this piece without a tissue or two handy.

Tina Johnson is the President and CEO of Johnson Promotion & Events, a full service event management company, and the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Interfaith Relief.

Tell us about your experience in philanthropy.

Giving back is very important to me. It is one of my primary core values. I feel that it is part of my responsibility to get involved and be a part of my community. Not everyone can make huge cash donations, but everyone can give an hour or two of his or her time. There are so many non-profits in the region that need the support of their residents, businesses and civic leaders. Today’s nonprofits are expected to do more, serve more and provide more with dwindling resources.