Grow your leadership, learn from prominent and successful business leaders, and network with Central Virginia’s change makers. Treat yourself to a business experience like no other in Central Virginia. Network, learn, enjoy lunch, and be a part of the Authentic Interview™ community.

Each month we interview an accomplished business leader as they share their personal leadership stories throughout their career. It’s like watching and participating in a live podcast interview while you enjoy connecting with regional leaders an enjoying an exceptional lunch from Tavern 19.

The Authentic Interviews typically occur on the last Monday of each month (with rare exceptions for holidays).

Come Early
This is a break in your day that you can justify because not only will you grow professionally, you also make connections with people you don’t normally have access to.

We always end on time so you can get to your next appointment.

Past Authentic Interviews:

Bring your questions to the event.  Or click here to submit your questions before the event.

A playlist of some previous Authentic Interviews can be viewed here:

 

Highlights from what attendees said:

Click on the photos below to see more photos of each event.

Jack Shannon

  • I loved the personal stories from a promoter, producer, and entertainer aspect.
  • I knew nothing about him (Jack) coming in. It was an amazing conversation.

 

 

 

 

Danielle Fitz-Hugh

  • This was really put together well. Everything was 1st class.
  • Danielle was charming and had a great story. Thanks!
  • . . . you have taken this event to a higher level. Great job! Keep it up.

 

 

Andrew Freiden

  • Really a very good event!
  • Loved questions with a sense of humor. Fun!
  • The authenticity of Andrew came out through the interview.

 

 

Bill Foster

  • Bill’s stories were good reminders of moments in my career. Great to hear a leader talk about them.
  • Bill is truly authentic – glad he was chosen to be interviewed
  • Great choice for an interview! Bill brought a ton of content today. Best interview on that level so far.
  • I loved the interview questions! So many questions were relevant for everyone regardless of career!
  • I am a fan of Bill and respect him. Great selection.

Dave Brat

  • I liked the intimate environment with a public figure. The questions opened great thought.
  • Dave was wide open! A great personality for these interviews. Good job keeping him off politics.
  • I liked being positively surprised by Congressman Dave Bratt’s view.

 

Mark Morton

  • Great questions and answers, love the format and opportunity to talk with others at my table.
  • The venue was amazing, questions are purposeful, stayed on schedule.
  • Chris has a good interviewing personality. You’re made for it. Humble, supportive, and curious questions.

 

Tom Epperson

  • Tom is phenomenal. Chris – great job as always.
  • The questions were awesome. Very insightful!
  • I liked the venue. How the audience was able to ask questions. That the program had room for notes.
  • Great authentic speaker. Good format and engagement. Practical application.

 

Bryan Bostic

  • Great guest. Great venue. Great host!
  • I wanted more. Please consider bringing him (Bryan) back.
  • Authentic and completely transparent. Bryan is awesome, so grateful you allowed him to expound on his talk. I’m sure you had more questions, yet you allowed Bryan the freedom to continue.
  • Questions were awesome! Bryan’s responses were authentic, heartfelt, great story, great teachable moments & tips. Bryan’s passion for RVA and making a difference.
  • I liked hearing the number of initiatives that Bryan’s been involved with. His failures and involvement in the community.

Scot McRoberts

  • Excellent interview and information about VACEO. Scot’s authenticity/humble heart is welcoming and engaging.
  • The interview questions were thought out and well researched.
  • I liked all of Scot’s comments and his servant-leader personality.

 

 

Shanna Kabatznick

  • The questions and additional comments that made it authentic even more.
  • I liked the lightning round questions and the opportunity to engage with the speaker.
  • This was an authentic interview. I liked that you were personal and professional. It shows how the person shaped their journey.

 

JJ White

  • I got some good ideas on some connections/things to use (Great People Show)
  • I liked the “real talk via an interview.
  • I liked hearing about how and why things happen for JJ and not just what happened.

 

 

Peter Larsen

 

 

 

 

 

 

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