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How much attention to you pay to the leadership in your community? Are you plugged into the decisions that are on the table or do you react when things get too close to home. There was a time that I took much for granted. Then somewhere between becoming a mother and increasing my participation in the local community, I started paying closer attention. Maybe, that's where it all begins....something or someone you care about is being ignored or mistreated, and you decide that it's time to let your voice be heard and fight for what you believe in. In this episode, I am talking to three active leaders in the community. I went all the way with this one. You will also find it live on Facebook @ViewFromthe5thRow! My featured guests include: Buta Biberaj - Buta Biberaj has lived by the principles of Justice, Equality, Transparency, and Integrity all of her life and was recently elected as Commonwealth Attorney for Loudoun County, Virginia in 2019. Buta practiced as a trial attorney in Loudoun County for over 25 years and a substitute judge for over 11 years. Buta spent her entire career helping families, children and clients with problems that required experienced, sensitive, and solution based approaches. The ultimate goal being to help address the core root issues of the matter, provide support systems and prevent repeat incidents of crisis. Buta was a guardian ad litem for 23 years. Judges from the Juvenile and Circuit Courts in Loudoun, Fairfax and Fauquier Counties consistently selected her to represent the best interests of children and the elderly in some of the most complex and dire cases that came before the courts. Krysta N. Jones - Krysta Jones has committed her life to public service, developing leaders and changing lives. Named one of Leadership Arlington's Top 40 Under 40 , she was also featured in Ebony Magazine as a "Hero Next Door." She successfully represented two associations for eight years as a registered lobbyist, advocating for women’s and socio economic status issues. Krysta served as the Director of Outreach for two Members of Congress, designing outreach strategies, developing relationships with key community leaders and communicating their legislative agenda via meetings and over 20 congressional events. While serving in the Peace Corps in Paraguay from 2000-2002, Krysta helped create student governments, and procured funding and provided training for a community radio station. Krysta hosts her own show, "A Seat at the Table" on Arlington Independent Media. She is a graduate of the Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership and the Women’s Campaign School at Yale. https://www.krystajones.com/vote-lead-impact Nancy Finley Barbour - Nancy Finley Barbour has nearly 30 years of project management experience in information technology consulting. Nancy is an active member of the Loudoun County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and has been active with the Social Action Committee for more than 30 years. Nancy has organized and spoken at political, empowerment and educational workshops for over 20 years and is the founder co-founder of Mocha Entrepreneurs of Loudoun County, a group that meets monthly to network with small business owners. Nancy has worked on several political campaigns behind the scenes for many years and loves to celebrate when her candidates win. Nancy lives by the quote by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “A man can’t ride your back unless it’s bent.” Nancy is the recipient of the VLI 2020 Vision Awards presented by the Virginia Leadership Institute for her leadership and advocacy in minority student achievement. IG @Codesuccess --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viewfrom5throw/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/viewfrom5throw/support