Power Moves Media
Power Moves Media is a platform for conversations shaping business, leadership, ownership, policy, and economic opportunity. It brings together entrepreneurs, executives, investors, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss strategies, decisions, and lessons behind growth and impact. The show aims to help listeners understand the marketplace, recognize opportunities, and make stronger decisions. For business owners, it focuses on building stronger companies, increasing enterprise value, scaling, acquiring, and preparing for what comes next. Every conversation is meant to leave the audience better informed, better positioned, and ready to move.
Episodes
Power Moves Ep. 8: Samantha Abrams on Capital, Discipline & Building a Sustainable Business
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 l
Power Moves Ep. 9: The Cost of Indecision & Making the Move
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 acquisiti
Power Moves Ep. 7: Chad Morton on Trust, Execution & Entrepreneurship
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
Power Moves Ep. 6: Dr. Nekia Staley-Neither on Trust, Leadership & Legacy
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 expan
Power Moves Ep. 5: Shavon J. Smith on Business Readiness, Risk & Growth
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, bu
Power Moves Ep. 4: Golf, Business & Opportunity with Iman Watson & LaToya Clark
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 relationsh
Power Moves Ep. 3: Dr. Darvincia Warren on Financial Readiness & Business Growth
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 sy
Power Moves Ep. 2: Autumn Joy on Building LIT 106 & Owning Your Power
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 setb
Power Moves Premier Episode | The Business Ecosystem in Prince George's County Is Bigger Than You Know
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 c
