Women Who Mean Business

📅 14. November 2024 ✍️ By Aaron White ⏱️ 8 Mins Read 🗂️ Der Blog 🕒 Last updated: 15. November 2024 📌 Tags:Farrell Pediatrics,Rishita Jaju

Meet these successful women entrepreneurs who have the courage to own who they are and have applied their vision to positively impact the world. These woman in business know the importance of continual learning and have grown to achieve balance and perspective in all aspects of their lives.

Dr. Dima Ali

BUSINESS NAME

Wellmedica AestheticsAnti

ABOUT DR. DIMA

Dr. Dima has a 25 year history of proven excellence in her field and doctors interested in learning how to use the latest technological and aesthetic innovations come to her courses from all around the world. Dr. Dima is a graduate of the George Washington University and is Board Certified by the American Board of Laser Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Laser Medicine and Surgery, an Associate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and is a Faculty Member of both The American Society of Cosmetic Physicians and The American Institute of Aesthetic Medicine.

SPECIALTIES

Face, Body, and Skin
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Cosmetic Injectables
Anti-Aging
Laser

WEBSITE

wellmedica.com

CONTACT

703.810.3669 1801 Robert Fulton Dr. Suite 540, Reston, VA 20191

Dr. Alice Mar

BUSINESS NAME

Farrell Pediatrics

ABOUT DR. MAR

Dr. Alice has wanted to be a doctor as long as she can remember and is incredibly thankful for the fun, challenging and rewarding job of being a pediatrician. She joined Farrell Pediatrics in 2000. One of her favorite parts of her job of being a pediatrician is seeing kids grow up and being a small part of their lives. She also likes that medicine challenges her intellectually. She serves as an officer with a local pediatric society that meets for pediatric lectures quarterly. In 2009 she received an award from the American Academy of Pediatrics for achieving a high level of continuing medical education.

SPECIALTIES

Comprehensive Pediatric Care
Vaccinations
COVID Testing
Telemedicine

WEBSITE

farrellpediatrics.com

CONTACT

703.435.0808 1800 Town Center Dr Suite 413, Reston, VA 20190

Mackenzie Horne

BUSINESS NAME

McEnearney Associates

ABOUT MACKENZIE HORNE

Mackenzie (Mack) Horne has over 10 years of executive-level consulting experience with a proven track record of successful sales and business development. She uses her knowledge and experience every day in each of her real estate transactions. Whether she is helping sellers prepare their property and negotiating top dollar, or guiding buyers as they find the right home at the right price, Mack is authentically dedicated to her clients every day of the week. She is known for being organized, focused, and passionate. Mack is a nationally recognized thought leader and a versatile salesperson.

SPECIALTIES

Real Estate Transactions
Negotiating
Collaboration
Detail Oriented

WEBSITE

www.mackenziehorne.com

CONTACT

571.594.9136 1320 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Dr. Gema Island

BUSINESS NAME

Island Children’s Dentistry

ABOUT DR. ISLAND

Dr. Gema IslandPediatric Dentistry

SPECIALTIES

Preventative Dentistry
Cleaning and X-Rays
Special Needs Children
Orthodontics

WEBSITE

www.islandchildrensdentistry.com

CONTACT

703.790.1320 1500 Cornerside Blvd., Suite 310, Tysons, VA 22182

Dr. Rishita Jaju

BUSINESS NAME

Smile Wonders

ABOUT DR. JAJU

Dr. Rishita Jaju, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, is the founding Dentist of Smile Wonders in Reston, VA. She completed her dental education at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston. MA and continued to receive specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC where she was appointed as the Chief Resident. She is the only pediatric dentists in the Mid-Atlantic region who has achieved Advanced Laser Proficiency Certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry and Breastfeeding Specialist Certification.

SPECIALTIES

Preventive Dental Care
Laser Dentistry
Tongue and Lip Ties
Laser Infant Frenectomy

WEBSITE

www.smilewonders.com

CONTACT

571.350.3663 11790 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 105, Reston, VA 20191

Dr. Sarah D. Alemi

BUSINESS NAME

Eastern Roots Wellness

ABOUT DR. SARAH ALEMI

Dr. Alemi has a Master’s degree and Doctorate of Acupuncture and is a Board member of the Acupuncture Society of Virginia. She became an acudetox specialist, completing certification with NADA Protocol and trained with a facial rejuvenation specialist to gain certification in facial acupuncture and rejuvenation. As of 2018, Sarah became a licensed acupuncturist in both Maryland and Virginia, and is a certified diplomate of Acupuncture under NCCAOM.

SPECIALTIES

Stress and Anxiety
Gynecological Conditions
Pain Management
Addictions
Dermatology

WEBSITE

www.easternrootswellness.com

CONTACT

571.354.6643 1497 Chain Bridge Rd Suite 103, McLean, VA 22101

Tania Saldaña

BUSINESS NAME

Colour Bar Studio

ABOUT TANIA SALDAÑA

Founder and Owner of Colour Bar Studio, Tania Saldaña has realized her vision of a family business salon run with her daughters, Tanya and Karla, where she can touch people’s lives through their hair. Her passion is bringing guests the joy and lift of confidence they receive when finishing the work together as guests emerge from her chair. Her stylists take time each month to train with renowned experts in their field, ensuring that her team continues to provide the very best service, technical expertise, and products in the industry. Also passionate about giving back, Tania has raised nearly $40,000 with her annual fundraiser for the National Capital Lyme Association to raise awareness and support for those individuals battling Lyme Disease.

SPECIALTIES

Color Correction
Red Heads
Great Lengths® Extensions And Wigs
Balayage

WEBSITE

www.colourbarstudio.com

CONTACT

703.848.2000 1640 Boro Pl Suite 204, McLean, VA 22102

Jennifer Wong

BUSINESS NAME

W Homes Inc.

ABOUT JENNIFER WONG

Senior Transition Specialist Jennifer Wong

From the consultation and sale of your current residence to the search and closing of your new residence, you can be sure that Jennifer will be by your side as your trusted advocate through out the transition.

SPECIALTIES

Senior Living Transition Specialist

WEBSITE

www.whomesinc.com

CONTACT

703-447-4361 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182 Jennifer@Whomesinc.com

Luise Estelle

BUSINESS NAME

Astoria Laser ClinicMed Spa

ABOUT LUISE ESTELLE

Growing up in Germany to a strict upbringing taught Luise to be hard working and making the impossible possible. Her track record includes working for Neiman Marcus and Dior, which was a learning experience in high end brands and upscale service.

If there is one talent Luise has, is to choose the best team. It is crucial to her that all staff members have the most knowledge in Body Contouring, Laser Treatments and all other procedures. She is always looking for the newest cutting-edge Technology to offer the best treatment options in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Everyone at Astoria Laser Clinic and Med Spa understands how important it is to personalize the treatments to each client’s need, build a relationship and be willing to listen to suggestions on how to be the best with continued education.

SPECIALTIES

Coolsculpting
Tone and Sculpt Muscle
Healthy, Youthful Skin
Laser Hair Removal

WEBSITE

www.astorialaserclinic.com

CONTACT

703.992.9290 2106-B Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA 22182

Dr. Bahar Bahrami

BUSINESS NAME

Tysons Elite Dental

ABOUT BAHAR BAHRAMI

Bahar Bahrami, DDS, is a skilled dentist who specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry. She serves patients of all ages from all over Fairfax County at the office of Tysons Elite Dental in Vienna, Virginia. In 2008, Dr. Bahrami graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. Upon graduating, she entered the professional world of oral health care and has since dedicated her life to enhancing the smiles of her patients. Individualized care is Dr. Bahrami’s calling card. She thoroughly addresses each of her patient’s concerns and creates detailed, personalized treatment plans. Dr. Bahrami is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society.

SPECIALITIES

Veneers
Crowns and Bridges
Invisalign®
Personalized Treatment Plans

WEBSITE

www.tysonselitedental.com

CONTACT

703.468.0768 8230 Boone Blvd STE 100, Vienna, VA 22182

Jane Webb

BUSINESS NAME

Casey Margenau Fine Homes

ABOUT JANE WEBB

She works closely with her clients and makes sure that they feel like family to her; buyers and sellers alike. Her number one priority in her career is and always has been the happiness of her clients and keeping their trust. Jane is sharp as a tack and knows the market like the back of her hand; you would be hard-pressed to find an agent as knowledgeable as Jane. She is widely known among her colleagues as a bright and fun woman who always has a smile on her face and warmth in her heart. Behind the curtain of warmth, she’s savvy and highly skilled when dealing with any type of negotiation from start to finish.

Jane’s favorite quote is “Wonderful things cannot happen unless you are willing to take a chance.”

SPECIALTIES

Negotiating
Real Estate Knowledge
Client Happiness

WEBSITE

caseymargenau.com

CONTACT

703.827.5777 8478-A, Tyco Rd, Vienna, VA 22182

Rose Price, CFP^® AIF^®
Belle Osvath, CFP^® AIF^®
Sarah Avila, CFP^® CDFA^®

BUSINESS NAME

VLP Financial Advisors

ABOUT VLP

The Women of VLP Financial Advisors are invested in your future. They focus on overall financial wellness, going beyond asset management and helping clients plan for the rest of their lives. Their team-based approach ensures that all clients have an experienced group of professionals guiding them in their journey. The VLP motto is to DREAM big, PLAN smart, and take ACTION. Rose works with individuals and families to provide financial confidence and allow them to focus on what they enjoy most. She guides clients through their financial options by creating well-designed financial plans and strategic investment strategies.

SPECIALTIES

Certified Financial Planner™
Registered Principal
Accredited Investment Fiduciary™

WEBSITE

www.vlpfa.com

CONTACT

703.356.4360 x702 8391 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 203, Vienna, VA 22182

Investment advisor representatives offering securities & advisory services through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC,,a broker dealer and Registered Investment Advisor, member FINRA/SPIC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

Suzanne Nader and
Dalia Hidayat

BUSINESS NAME

Craving for Chocolate

ABOUT SUZANNE NADER AND DALIA HIDAYAT

Suzanne, the founder and avid chocolate lover was reluctant to find a luxury chocolate gift company in the United States. She spent years studying the chocolate market to ensure an absolute high level of quality in product selection to bring to the Northern Virginia area. Her creativity, eye for elegance and attention to detail are what sets her apart in the industry.

In 2017, Suzanne and Dalia met. Dalia has over 30 years of experience in high end luxury sales and marketing. Dalia, an avid chocolate lover herself became business partners with Suzanne shortly after. With her training, experience and resources, was able to bring brand awareness and elevate sales.

Together, with their passion, creativity and drive, they have reached a national level of market recognition.

Craving for Chocolate is a boutique chocolate atelier that was created in 2015.