Local Female Entrepreneurs

Sarah Broder is a local estate planning attorney dedicated to supporting families and businesses in her local DMV community and beyond. She helps clients protect assets, plan for business succession, and create charitable giving strategies, while also guiding them through life's toughest challenges, such as estate (probate) and trust administration following the death of a loved one.

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With a background in family law and a passion for fostering family harmony, Sarah crafts tailored estate plans that reflect each client’s goals and values. As a Board Member of the Greater Olney-Sandy Spring Chamber of Commerce, she stays deeply connected to the community, empowering families and local businesses to confidently secure their legacies.  

Karen Glickman is a seasoned audiologist with over 30 years of experience in the field, including 23 years at Preferred Hearing Center, where she has been the owner for the past five years.

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Specializing in diagnostic testing, Karen stays at the forefront of hearing aid technology, dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for her patients with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

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Karen is also actively involved in the Olney community, with memberships in the Olney Lions Club and the Olney Chamber of Commerce.​​

Laurie is a 22-year marketing and communications veteran who brings together a data-driven mindset with creative multi-channel marketing strategy and planning, content creation, cross-team collaboration, corporate communications, and digital media. 

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She’s worked across the non-profit, education, technology, and camping industries, implementing integrated solutions based on focused audience research and managing brand identity and reputation.

Wendie Veloz is a seasoned social impact strategist and executive coach with over 15 years of experience empowering nonprofits and mission-driven businesses across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.

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Through her signature offerings including one-on-one and group coaching, courses like the “Idea 2 Action Business Accelerator,” and her Social Impact Level Up podcast, Wendie is dedicated to turning passion into purpose and building enduring change.

Kathryne Carter, owner of Grace and Virtue Events, has been bringing love stories and celebrations to life since 2018. Known for her romantic, elegant, and creative style, she thrives on both the artistry of event design and the precision of logistics. From proposals to weddings and milestone events, Kathryne delights in turning her clients’ visions into seamless, joy-filled experiences across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

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Grounded in faith and guided by the values of kindness, integrity, and service, Kathryne’s journey began with planning her own mother’s wedding in 2009, a moment that sparked her passion for creating meaningful celebrations. Today, she continues that mission with Grace and Virtue Events, ensuring every client feels cared for and every detail is handled with excellence.​​

Kate is the Founder & Director of Camp Rippling Brook, where she brings her vision of a trusted, family-centered camp experience to life. She has spent over a decade in the camp industry, moving from counselor to senior leadership roles, including Camp Director and Associate Executive Director/Acting Executive Director at YMCA Camp Letts in Edgewater, MD. There, she expanded programs, strengthened operations, and set new standards for quality programming.

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Holding a Master’s in Camp Administration and Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Outdoor Education and Marketing Management, Kate pairs her academic training with deep practical experience. She also serves as Professional Development Chair for the American Camp Association (ACA) Chesapeake Region and as an ACA Standards Visitor, furthering her commitment to shaping meaningful camp experiences where campers and staff thrive.

Unlike typical gift retailers, Mandy doesn’t simply offer products, she curates, crafts, and delivers a little piece of Parisian elegance, straight to your door.

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Every gift becomes more than an item, it's an experience, a cherished memory, a gesture of care that resonates long after the unboxing.

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What truly makes her special is that each gift at My Parisian Shop is completely customized for the individual you have in mind, because we know the most treasured gifts aren't just lovely, they're thoughtfully chosen and uniquely personal.​​​​

Virginia Tehrani, brings two decades of legal and trial experience to serving traffic accident victims throughout Montgomery County and the greater Maryland area. A former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and guardian ad litem, she skillfully advocates for clients in the courtroom with empathy, precision, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

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Virginia launched Tehrani Law determined to reshape personal injury representation with a modern, relatable approach. She emphasizes being approachable and deeply connected with each client's story.

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Her firm is built on compassion and competence, guided by a laser focus on traffic injury law, and strengthened by her leadership in fostering a supportive, client-centered environment.

Rachelle Rohner is the founder of Discover. Design. Connect.™, a networking community for women, and a Business Consultant and Speaker. She created Your Core Four™, a signature framework that helps women build deeper connections, collaborations, strategic growth partners, and ideal clients.

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Rachelle empowers women to move beyond surface-level networking and embrace intentional relationships that accelerate growth. Drawing from her own journey as an entrepreneur and mother, she brings a grounded, authentic approach to helping women grow with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Dr. Jenny is a proud native of the DC metropolitan area and a board-certified pediatric dentist with over a decade of experience. She has dedicated her career to providing exceptional dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special needs.

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After years of practicing in various counties across Maryland, Dr. Jenny is thrilled to bring her expertise to her local community with the opening of Olney Pediatric Dentistry, where she lives and raises her family. She considers it a privilege to care for children and looks forward to providing exceptional dental care that fosters lifelong oral health.