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Kristina B. in The Washington Post’s On Success

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Taking a leap of faith in the world of business without knowing what the results would be. Contemplating the privacy of celebrities during major moments in their lives. Comparing work styles when you’re an employee vs an owner.

on success a time for everythingReston Limousine CEO & President Kristina Bouweiri offers her experience and perspective on these and other topics as a columnist for The Washington Post’s On Success panel. Kristina joins other Washington DC-area executives in sharing their advice and thoughts on thought-provoking topics.

Here are some excerpts from her columns:

On how life is full of surprises: “I’m light years away from the International Affairs major who once thought she’d be a Foreign Service officer, and I know I made the right choice!”

On the paparazzi and celebrities: “While I understand the media’s interest and the public’s desire to learn the details of the wedding of a former president’s daughter, the fact remains that Chelsea is a private citizen.”

On working as an employee vs as an owner: “Now that I am in my 40s, I look back at how hard I worked in my 20s and know I could never work those hours again.”

To read Kristina’s complete columns, please visit The Washington Post at http://views.washingtonpost.com/on-success/panelists/kristina_bouweiri/.

Sterling Women to host Leesburg Pharmacy CEO Cheri Garvin

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

If you’d like to meet an incredible entrepreneur whom Reston Limousine CEO and President Kristina Bouweiri calls “a hidden gem in our community,” sign up now for this Thursday’s monthly luncheon of Sterling Women.

cheri garvinFounded by Kristina, Sterling Women provides a new networking opportunity for business women in the Sterling area and beyond. Each month a successful businesswoman from Loudoun County is invited to speak about her accomplishments.

This month’s featured speaker is Leesburg Pharmacy President and CEO Cheri Garvin, whom Kristina successfully nominated for the 2010 SmartCEO BRAVA awards.

A practicing pharmacist for over 20 years, Cheri oversees the company’s three employee-owned pharmacies which offer custom compounded medication, medical equipment, wellness screenings, immunizations and wonderful gifts. Cheri’s goal is to grow the business while providing a positive experience for each customer.

Cheri is a member of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, American Pharmacist Association, National Community Pharmacists Association, Virginia Pharmacist Association, Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Club, NAWBO and the eWomen Network.

The Sterling Women events begin at 11 a.m. with an hour of networking, followed by lunch and the speaker, and ending with another half hour of networking to end at 1:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $45, which includes the banquet lunch. To register, please visit www.sterlingwomen.org/register/.