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Kathryn Lyons
Famous 5: Whitney Cole
If there’s anything unique about Whitney Cole, it’s not the fact that she left the sunshine and palm trees of Florida to fulfill a life full of seasons and temps below 40. Although unusual and often questioned, she’s not the only warm-blooded creature to do so. What’s more, is that when …
Famous Five – Kevin Cleary
Fittest city in America? Maybe when Kevin Cleary is in town. The multiple Ironman competitor, marathon runner, yoga “master”, and CEO of Clif Bar might give us a run for our money. Kevin came to town to pay MCON a visit and teach this generation’s young rising stars about leadership and …
Remembering Nate Graham
Nate Graham’s life was selflessly dedicated to helping and serving others. In the month’s following his unexpected death in December, those others have been dedicated to doing the same. Tonight, Nate’s friends and colleagues at Procter & Gamble (P&G), the International Franchise Association (IFA) along with Chick Fil A and special guests Sens. Hatch, Portman and …
Monthly Round Up: June
We don’t know how you feel, but summer needs to slow the F down. We’re like halfway through and we can barely remember what we did the first half (don’t mix alcohol and sun, kids). Thank goodness for these monthly round ups. We’d be so out of the loop if it …
Famous 5: Marin Cogan
If you don’t receive a tiny letter from Marin Cogan every now and then, you should probably rethink your life choices. She’s an award winning journalist based in DC and has a portfolio filled with some impressive ink. Currently a Contributing Editor at New York Magazine, Marin has also left her mark at GQ, ESPN The …
When it Rains, It Floods
Who needs a meteorologist to tell you it’s raining outside when you can just refer to the elevator down the hall on the inside? That’s right, the age old invention that has provided vertical transportation for centuries is finally equipped with waterfalls – at least in the Rayburn House Office Building – and at …
Famous Five – Josie Martin
Josie Martin is the queen of balance. We’re not sure about her tightrope-walking abilities, but we do know she has got health and wellness down pat (unlike some of us, who consider an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s a light snack). She’s the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for PhRMA, …
Famous Five – Eric Wohlschlegel
I recently heard this story about these three little pigs that built homes made out of straw, sticks and bricks, respectively. A big bad wolf came along and blew all their houses down, with the exception of the one made of brick. I thought to myself, “Wow, those dumb pigs should’ve called Eric …
Seering Is Believing
It’s a long standing tradition and has been one of our constitutional rights for decades. Or at least, should’ve been. After a brief repose in 2012, our God-given right as Americans was given back to us – Seersucker Thursdays. Memorial Day weekend might mark the beginning of summer for everyone else, but National …
Morning Grind 6.08.16
FAMOUS FORECAST Partly cloudy and wind that’s gonna have your hair flowin’ just like Bey’s… maybe. WEDNESDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. Look at you! You’re already halfway through the week and you’re crushing it. Keep that to-do list up to date, grab an iced coffee and stay …
Morning Grind 6.07.16
FAMOUS FORECAST Super sunny and hawt. Slighttt chance of an afternoon shower. Too bad we left our umbrellas back in May. TUESDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. Life is way too short to spend it being down on yourself. Monday is half the battle and you’re already past …
Morning Grind 6.06.16
FAMOUS FORECAST Today’s highs in the 80s look so good, your grandparents would be jealous. MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Taz Jones of Bryant Row. It’s go-time, folks! No fake outs, no half-assing it, just hustle. Make us proud out there! And play our Song of the Day loud. WHAT YOU …
Famous Five – National Candy Month
In case we haven’t shouted it from the rooftops enough, it’s National Candy Month. The National Confectioners Association has made summer even sweeter by dubbing June “National Candy Month“. It’s not that we needed an excuse to celebrate our beloved snacks, but it’s nice to be informed about the finer things …
Morning Grind 6.02.16
FAMOUS FORECAST Highs in the mid 80s and generally cloudy with a chance of rain around the time you watch Lebron dunk on some Golden State. TUESDAY JAM Brought to you by Noelle Clemente of Bryant Row. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo…LFO: they just go together, in part for their artistic mastery, but …
Monthly Round Up: May
So here’s the deal: at the end of every month we’re going to give you our unsolicited commentary on what happened during said month. From politics and pop culture to pretty useless information, you’ll be able to find it in our Monthly Round Up. (you don’t have to tell us how …