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 leading a team through difficult seasons.

She discusses the discipline required to build a second location, why customer service and team culture matter, how entrepreneurs can prepare for growth, and why knowing when to say no can be just as important as saying yes.

Samantha also shares her defining Power Move: leaving GEICO Corporation after recognizing that her value and future required a different direction.

Hosted by Alexander Austin & Rose Johnson.

Power Moves on LIT 106 — where business meets community and opportunity meets action.

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 acquisition and explains how his team learned to identify red flags, evaluate opportunities, use data, and know when it is time to walk away.

Rose and Alex also discuss the difference between healthy due diligence and avoiding a decision, the hidden costs of waiting, the "slowness tax," core values, risk management, and the importance of learning through action.

The episode closes with five practical questions designed to help business owners and leaders make decisions with greater clarity and set deadlines for moving forward.

Hosted by Alexander Austin & Rose Johnson.

Power Moves on LIT 106 — where we talk about leadership, business, entrepreneurship, and the decisions behind how people move.

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 competence and execution, earning credibility when you're new, finding mentors, creating valuable partnerships, and continuing forward when opportunities do not come easily.

Chad also shares the story of entering filmmaking, funding his own projects after being told no, and the lessons he learned about persistence, sacrifice, self-belief, and taking one step at a time.

His defining Power Move is deeply personal: meeting and marrying his wife, Darlene Morton, whom he describes as a partner in both life and business.

Hosted by Alexander Austin & Rose Johnson.

Power Moves — where business meets community and opportunity meets action.

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 expanding access to care through Special Care for Special Needs Dentistry.

The conversation explores the transition from practitioner to CEO, the importance of delegation and leadership, building teams and systems, developing other leaders, and using purpose as a guide for business and community impact.

Dr. Staley also shares her defining Power Move and the principle she wants entrepreneurs and professionals to carry with them.

Hosted by Alexander Austin & Rose Johnson.

Power Moves — where business meets community and opportunity meets action.

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, business acquisitions, and ongoing strategic guidance.

The conversation covers enterprise value, the four C’s, systems and processes, delegation, building a team, strategic planning, due diligence, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, and the importance of understanding the numbers behind a business.

Shavon also shares her own journey into entrepreneurship and why perseverance and simply continuing to move forward have been defining parts of her Power Move.

The episode closes with a reminder that building a successful business should not come at the expense of health, relationships, and a fulfilling life.

Hosted by Alexander Austin & Rose Johnson.

Power Moves — where business meets community and opportunity meets action.

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 relationships can grow.

LaToya shares her journey into golf, the creation of The Green Carpet Golf, and how she is combining golf, storytelling, fashion, and networking to make the golf experience more welcoming and inclusive.

The conversation covers access and opportunity, multiple streams of income, partnerships, scaling, networking, investing in yourself, taking a leap of faith, and starting before you have all the answers.

The episode also highlights how relationships built through golf can lead to business opportunities, collaborations, friendships, and new ideas.

Hosted by Alexander Austin & Rose Johnson.

Power Moves — where business meets community and opportunity meets action.

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 syndrome, choosing opportunities that align with your mission, personal and business finances, financial readiness, access to capital, workforce development, and human capital.

Dr. Warren also shares the defining Power Move that helped her recognize the power of partnership and collaboration as she works toward helping more people achieve financial freedom.

The episode also highlights economic development and business opportunities across Prince George’s County and the importance of turning information into action.

Hosted by Alexander Austin & Rose Johnson.

Power Moves on LIT 106 — where business meets community and opportunity meets action.

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 setbacks, the gig economy, AI, technology, and the importance of creating your own opportunities.

Autumn also shares the defining Power Move that helped her take her power back, rebuild her confidence, and continue building her career and brand.

The episode also looks at business opportunities across Prince George’s County and how local businesses can position themselves to take advantage of growth, procurement, technology, and emerging opportunities.

Hosted by Alexander Austin & Rose Johnson.

Power Moves on LIT 106 — where business meets community and opportunity meets action.