Michael’s guiding principle in real estate is fun. Since moving to D.C. in 2003, he has developed a deep, contagious love of the city, and a commitment to helping his clients enjoy real estate as much as he does. With almost $30 million in sales in a variety of neighborhoods, Michael is poised to help clients buy and sell throughout D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. In 2015, Michael joined Compass to combine his passion for customer service with the best technology to serve his clients.
Michael began his real estate career with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, where he won a variety of awards, including the 2013 GCAAR Rookie of the Year Award for his business success and contributions to the community. Before real estate, Michael spent over 10 years cultivating his negotiation and sales skills while building elite teams of salespeople at high-profile companies, including Apple and Pottery Barn.
As a resident of the Shaw neighborhood, Michael works closely with the Shaw Main Streets organization. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The DC Center for the LGBT Community, and he is on the Executive Committee for the Lupus Foundation of America DMV’s Annual Gala.
As part of his commitment to the community and the real estate industry, Michael chairs the DC Association of Realtors (DCAR) Communication Committee, serves on the DCAR Board of Directors, and is the Vice-Chair of the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) Community Service Committee.
Michael enjoys spending time with his partner and their Miniature Pincher, and he stays active training with CrossFit, and engaging in a variety of social sports (badly). He ran his first (and only) marathon in 2010. Michael loves to travel, and to indulge in delicious food and good wine at the many fabulous restaurants right here in D.C. He has a love of movies and TV, including an unhealthy obsession with anything produced by Bravo.
Salon Quency is a full-service salon, centrally located in Northwest Washington DC. The salon has been open since 2015 specializing in men’s barbering services and the art of hair color, including balayage, corrective color, and dimensional foil highlighting.
We offer a fun, friendly, uplifting atmosphere with some of the best hair designers around. At Salon Quency we believe continued education is key to staying on trend. Being a Kevin Murphy SESSION SALON, Salon Quency is part of an elite group of salons that set the benchmark in editorial styling excellence.
Freddie’s is Northern Virginia’s only LGBT, straight friendly restaurant and bar. We offer Happy Hour daily from 4-8pm. Karaoke,Drag,and more!
Personally, I’ve always been a listening ear, counsel, and confidant. After years of doing great work, yet still unfulfilled, I chose to develop that which is innate within me, while still making a difference in someone’s life and the world. The path to becoming a life coach was an absolutely transformative experience, and I’m here to share that magic with my clients.
As a coach, I work with my clients to not only articulate and achieve their goals, but to excel and shine while doing so. My clients and I mine their values to uncover what’s truly meaningful to them, and honor it. I help clients navigate career change, major life transitions like big moves and relationship ruptures, medical issues, business growth, stifled creativity, and even just living a stable, balanced life in this fucked up world where everything is questionable. I can coach my client on whatever they need in order to live their best life. I call this value-based living. In addition to value-based living, my practice also focuses on two niche areas: gender & sexuality and diversity & inclusion in the workplace, and I’m happy to share more about those if you think they are applicable to your or an acquaintance’s life or workplace.
Located in the heart of DC’s U-Street Corridor, The Dirty Goose Bar embodies the energy of New York City with the laid-back atmosphere of Atlanta. Come enjoy our premium craft cocktails, martinis, and great company.
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Proudly serving and supporting the Metro DC LGBT community for 20 years, Capital Area LGBT Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year, CAGLCC Chamber Board member, Co-chair, Board of Directors, Human Rights Campaign, Sitar Arts Center Board member, US Small Business Administration Advisory Board, Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Multiple Line insurance agency specializing in Home, Condo, Renters, Auto, Life, Small Business, and Condo Master policies In DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Tamara Pincus is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience in mental health treatment. She has worked in agencies for the homeless and chronically mentally ill and has worked in direct service, management and quality improvement. She has provided individual as well as group treatment and assessment to a diverse group of clients in terms of race, sexual orientation, gender orientation and presenting problems. She is certified in co-occurring disorders treatment for clients with both chronic mental illness and substance abuse issues.
Based in Washington DC, Bite the Fruit® is a peerless adult novelty boutique shop that promotes healthy sexual and sensual exploration. Find quality toys, fetish, BDSM and leather gear for men, women and couples. Only a fraction of our selection is available through our website. Let us know if you have questions or if we can be of service in any way. We strive to deliver friendly, discreet and prompt service.
Established 2012, Bite the Fruit® is an independent, gay owned and operated retail store located at 1723 Connecticut Avenue NW, at the former Leather Rack space. We serve individuals, couples and groups regardless of sexual orientation, kink persuasion, and level of involvement or experience.
We offer provocative apparel and sensual furnishings for the sexually adventurous, mildly curious and everyone in between. We thoughtfully assembled products that titillate, captivate, soothe, sting or whip in just the right way. Our seasonal, active and intimate clothing include men’s underwear and women’s fantasy wear. In our store, shop for how-to books, erotica and adult movies.
Our customers are caring, discerning and accomplished adults. Some participate in scenes or activities such as LGBTQ, straight, bear, leather, BDSM and other associations. Others may not identify as or with any of these. We provide a safe, inviting and accepting environment to everyone.
Feel free to contact us with your questions, comments or suggestions. Let us know if there are items that you wish to see on our website. We aim to satisfy our customers.
The aim of Journey to Josiah is to increase the rates of adoptions and fostering of children around the world. With a mission focused on education and outreach, Journey to Josiah’s content will increase the likelihood of connecting children with deserving adults to create strong bonds and loving families.
David the founder of Journey to Josiah Inc. holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Vocal Performance and Musicology, and a Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory.
David started his professional career as a music educator in the Archdiocese of Baltimore later moving to the Baltimore City Public School System. After 5 years of teaching, in 2009 David moved to New York to pursue his professional operatic career. David enjoyed 4 years of a full-time performance career. He performed both principal and ensemble rolls with Bronx Opera, Garden State Opera and Opera Ebony. Additionally, he enjoyed an extensive concert and recital career.
In 2013, David returned to Baltimore and to his career as a music teacher. David’s career shifted greatly in 2017 when he took on the role of President and CEO of his family’s 70-year-old refuse removal company, Marshall Jr. Inc. After 37 years as President and CEO of Marshall Jr. Inc., Willie D. Marshall Jr., David’s Father, retired from his position as president. Marshall Jr. Inc. is the oldest black owned refuse removal company in Baltimore County, MD. Marshall Jr. Inc. was the 2nd formed black owned refuse removal company in Baltimore County, MD. After the passing of Mr. Andy Hill, the first black owned refuse removal owner in Baltimore County, Marshall Jr. Inc. remained. During David’s tenure as president of Marshall Jr. Inc., he expanded the company by creating new jobs and opportunities for existing and new employees. David furthered his initiatives by focusing his energy on the reentry population. He created further opportunities for job training and advancement. David is a firm believer that everyone is deserving of a second chance and sound employment. He also believes employment should be granted no matter one’s background. David had the distinct honor of serving as a facilitator for Baltimore City’s inaugural “Work Baltimore” initiative where he garnered much respect and gained great recognition. In this role, he quickly became a much sought-after presenter for several pre-convention workshops centered around job readiness skills. In October of 2017, David was honored by the “Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group” as employer of the year.
In April of 2017, David became the adoptive dad to a then 2-week-old baby boy named Josiah. Josiah changed the trajectory for David’s life and his purpose. Adoption and Foster care became David’s passion as adoption was the miracle by which David became a father. David felt very strongly about the need to educate and inspire the world about the gift of adoption. Therefore, in March of 2021, he founded Journey to Josiah Inc., a Non-Profit Organization, which is named after his son Josiah. The aim of Journey to Josiah is to increase the rates of adoptions and the fostering of children around the world. With a mission focused on education and outreach, Journey to Josiah’s content will increase the likelihood of connecting children with deserving adults to create strong bonds and loving families. Journey to Josiah is transformational in the work that it does to support the world of adoption and foster care. In addition to his initiatives with Journey to Josiah, David sits on the Citizens Review Board for Children in the state of Maryland. Through his work on this board, he is committed to supporting efforts to provide permanence for children in foster care.
David lives his life by the lyrics of one of his favorite songs, “If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain.”
Dr. Abbasi offers state-of-the-art technology and expertise in IVF, ICSI, oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, as well as a large donor egg database with support for surrogacy and same sex couples. She is experienced in pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and family balancing. Chosen by her peers as a “Top Doctor” in Washingtonian magazine she treats every patient with warmth, compassion and personal attention. Let Dr. Abbasi help you achieve what you want most—a family.
Columbia Fertility Associates offers the latest innovative medical solutions to individuals and couples seeking infertility treatment. Our experienced team of physicians, nurses, donor coordinates, and financial counselors can be trusted to provide compassionate care to individuals and couples seeking to achieve their dream of parenthood. Our State-of-the-Art Laboratory and JCAHO accreditation allows our team of experts to offer the latest in Assisted Reproductive Technology:
- Andrology (male fertility Clinical Services)
- Assisted Hatching
- Blastocyst Culture
- Complete Diagnostic & IVF Services
- Cyropreservation Sperm & Embryo
- Donor Egg Program
- Surrogacy
- Same Sex Couples
- Egg Freezing
- Embryo Donation
- Financial Options
- Gender Selections
- Genetic Counseling & Testing (pre- & post-conception)
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
- Microsurgical Sperm Aspiration
- Pre-Implantation Genetic Services
- Physiologic Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Infection (pICSI)
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Evaluation & Treatment
- Specialized Sperm Function Testing
- Sperm Donor Program
- Trophectoderm Biopsy
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