Meagan Cupka didn’t set out to be an environmental warrior. She entered Hollins University looking towards an art major, until an environmental studies course taken to fulfill a general education requirement set her on a new path. Today, she’s the Assistant Director the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy. [People] don’t know who we are and […]
Be Inspired | Do Good Interview with Meagan Cupka, the Assistant Director at Blue Ridge Land Conservancy: This week, we talk to Meagan Cupka, Assistant Director of the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy. Meagan talks about the importance of land conservation in Southwestern Virginia, the fun of educating the next generation of environmental protectors, and the […]
Be Inspired | Do Good When Tom Field was getting ready to launch his business back in 1993, he got some advice: “You don’t want to do this.” For the aspiring entrepreneur, those five words can either keep them from moving forward or act as a great motivator. For Field, now president of Berryfield Marketing […]
Be Inspired | Do Good Interview with Tom Field, President of Valley Business FRONT: Meet Tom Field, president of Berryfield Marketing and owner of Valley Business FRONT magazine. In this wide-ranging discussion, Tom talks about his local roots and his long career in marketing. He also looks at the pros and cons of the modern […]
Be Inspired | Do Good It’s always interesting to find common themes in our guests, because we get to see what’s motivated them. With Diane Rumbolt, we see a lifelong passion for helping others. Her story starts in Toronto, Canada, where she was born and raised. Her childhood was impacted by her father, who struggled […]
Be Inspired | Do Good Interview with Diane Rumbolt, Owner of Big Lick Boomerang: Born in Toronto, Canada, life threw Diane Rumbolt a curve ball when she and her now-husband moved to Roanoke for his job. After becoming a mother of three, Diane felt the urge to pursue her interests outside of the home. While […]