Education

Meet Speak2Youth

Speak2Youth Advocacy was founded by Winston Churchill High School student Eden Shaw in August 2025 with a simple goal in mind: creating resources for children globally to feel confident in themselves and their ability to advocate for their passions.As a teaching assistant for a Sunday school kindergarten class, Eden realized that many students struggled to express themselves respectfully and work through conflict constructively. She recognized similar communication challenges among elementary...

Professional Services

How much should your small business really pay for IT support?

How much should your small business really pay for IT support?If you're comparing IT providers, you may notice that pricing can vary significantly. But here's the important part: the cheapest quote isn't always the best value.In our latest Technovate blog, we break down:✅ What drives managed IT pricing✅ Why two similar quotes can offer very different levels of service✅ The importance of cybersecurity and 24/7 monitoring✅ How managed IT compares with hiring in-house IT supportThe goal isn't just...

Professional Services

Our first topic: Does a Small Business Really Need Cybersecurity?

🚀 Introducing the Technovate Blog!We’re excited to launch our new blog, where we’ll share practical insights, expert advice, and technology tips to help businesses and homeowners stay connected, secure, and ahead of the curve.Our first topic: Does a Small Business Really Need Cybersecurity?Many small business owners assume cybercriminals only target large corporations. The reality? Small businesses are often attractive targets precisely because they have fewer security resources.In our first...

Education

The Head Scientist Of The 'Laboratory Of Change’

– The World Of Dr. Richard Myles Article and Photography by Provided Beyond the Field: Dr. Richard Myles and the League Built for the Other 90% Dr. Richard Myles has always been searching for his “why”, a purpose, a reason to exist, a way to leave something behind that outlasts him. As a proud Washingtonian who has worn more hats than most, including; chaplain, entrepreneur, and businessman across industries as varied as nightclubs and cleaning services- that “why” has always circled back to...

Life + Culture

The Architect of Voice

Inside the Extraordinary Life of Barbara Guterman Article by Vivian Mammen | Photography by M3 - Ceylon Mitchell Some women build careers. Others build companies. A rare few build something that outlasts both: a legacy measured not by what they accomplished, but by the lives they changed along the way. Barbara Guterman belongs to that rare category. Four decades ago, when boardrooms were still overwhelmingly male, Barbara did not wait for an invitation. At just 23, she became a co-founder in...

Life + Culture

Finding Relief in the Midlife Transition

How Dr. Devorah Walder helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause with personalized care Article by Provided | Photography by Nate Wolbert with Camley Images “I hear the same thing over and over,” says Dr. Devorah Walder. “Women tell me, ‘I don’t feel like myself anymore.’ They’re sleeping poorly, struggling to focus, feeling anxious or emotionally overwhelmed — and they often don’t realize that these symptoms can all be connected.” They're also often silently dealing with something...

Fitness

The Trail You’ve Been Driving Past

You’ve Probably Driven Past the Trail a Hundred Times Article and Photography by Provided You may have driven past Rock Creek Park, Cabin John, or one of the many wooded trails around Chevy Chase and Bethesda hundreds of times without ever wondering what was behind the trees. You are on your way to work, the grocery store, dinner, an appointment. You know the road. You know the traffic light. But turn off that road, walk for five minutes, and suddenly you are beside a creek, under a canopy of...

Home + Design

The Build Secrets

You Won't Find on a Mood Board Article by Jessica DeArmond | Photography by Nate Wolbert with Camley Images There's a question every renovation eventually forces a homeowner to answer: what happens when the house you love says no to the vision you've been dreaming about for months? For one Chevy Chase-area client, that vision was specific. An open-concept kitchen with clear sightlines into the living room, built for a live cooking show she was planning to launch from her own home. It was the...

Arts + Culture

The Maryland Gala:

Celebrating the People and Partnerships That Shape Maryland Article by Jessica Wallach | Photography by Provided     Maryland is built through connection: people sharing knowledge, organizations solving problems together, businesses investing locally, educators opening doors, artists shaping culture, and communities carrying stories forward.   The Maryland Gala brings those threads together - celebrating Maryland and the people, organizations, and partnerships that shape it. It celebrates...

Home + Design

Wrapped in Innovation

The smart-home essentials worth giving this holiday season, with Technovate founder AJ Mohammadi Article and Photography by Provided Aqara Camera Hub G350 Features: Dual-lens setup with a 4K wide-angle camera and a 2.5K telephoto zoom lens. Automation: Acts as a Matter controller and Zigbee hub to link your entire smart home. Why it’s cool: Smooth 360-degree pan-and-tilt tracking recognizes people, pets, and sounds locally. Google Home Speaker Features: Compact 360-degree audio speaker with...