SPCA If you're like me, you are aware of the SPCA but don't actually know what they do.  Well, get ready to discover there is more this amazing organization than most of us are aware of.  

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SPCA

Penguin’s Snoball Penguin's Snoball is easily one of the favorite places of locals in the Greater Ocean View area. Make sure to check them out on Facebook.

Penguin’s Snoball

Coaster Coffee Coaster Coffee has quickly become a favorite of many Ocean View locals.  Located across from Northside Park makes it both easy to find and a great place to stop by.  Coaster Coffee has a community garden, amazing wall murals inside and out, delicious coffee, fresh-made food, and they are committed to making Ocean View Virginia a better place for both locals and tourists alike.    

Coaster Coffee

Success Coaching and Training | Responding Well During Change Brenda Wise Is a captivating speaker, highly regarded leader, successful trainer, and dynamic businesswoman. Brenda will focus passionately on assisting others in gaining new awareness and to view “change” as a positive opportunity to create the results one desires in life. Brenda has become increasingly aware of the importance of responding swiftly and effectively to a changing environment, as well as providing new learning in the area of communication, relationship marketing, and personal safety. This realization grants her a double portion of insight, which is confirmed by the increasing demand for such information and the powerful results that is gained.  Brenda’s plethora of experience compliments her 36 years as a speaking professional, trainer, and entrepreneur making her unique background an asset to her training and consulting. Comfortable on the speaker’s platform and a natural in the training room, Brenda’s presentation comes alive while inspiring and motivating her audiences.  Brenda has served as co-owner of an International Franchise Company with over 50 offices in the US, Mexico, and Canada. She has affiliations with the National Speaker Association, American Society of Training and Consulting, National Association of Business Women Owners,” Response” rape crisis, and Habitat for Humanity.  Brenda is passionate about sharing knowledge that will transform the lives of individuals, while empowering them to improve their quality of life, by achieving their goals and fulfilling their destiny.  Mission While standing firm on the beliefs and values that guide my life, along with a strong sense of integrity, I will passionately commit to empower people to take personal responsibility for improving their quality of life; thus allowing them to achieve the excellence they desire. Clients NASA * Hewlett-Packard * DuPont * Sentara Hospitals Clemson University * Wilcox & Savage * Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters * Armada Hoffler * Continental Power Train, inc.* Bank of America * Stihl * Long & Foster * Public School System * Dominion Va. Power * Christian Broadcasting Network* Ameriprise Financial * Verizon * Commonwealth Attorney’s office * U.S. Government * All branches of Military Armed Forces * McPhillips, Deans & Roberts * J C Pennys * Va. Beach Health Services * PETA *Seaward Marine * Rite Aid *United Way * Virginian Pilot * Norfolk & Southern * Eastern Virginia Medical School * Mary Kay *  Honors Awarded “Pioneer Award” for being a catalyst for creative and dynamic change in a system of the national network Received the “Silver Award” level of Excellence Earned the “Chairman’s Distinguished Achievement Award” for creating international recognition for Citizens Against Crime Presented “Business of the Year” by the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioner’s Certified Zig Ziglar trainer for employee development, and Certified Master Trainer in the Neuro-Science of NLP by the Pennsylvania Institute of NLP  Awarded “Rising Star” with BANKCODE technologies the future of Communication and AI.  Brenda’s educational focus includes Business Administration, Communication, Behavioral Sciences.  “Each day is a gift, each day is a lesson to be learned, and each day is an opportunity for growth”. Brenda Wise  Working from Home, the New Normal Be understanding and empathetic, we are all in this together.  Morning routine: keep one!!!!! Meditate – Gratitude journal, read, exercise, shower, dress       No PJ’s  BE FLEXIBLE!!!! Dedicated workspace: DOOR on it and try to teer clear of dining room table and sofa. Set boundaries / Create Schedules. Define your BIG 3 most important things to bring the greatest ROI.

Success Coaching and Training | Responding Well During Change

Freedom Boat Club | Andy Sutter In this episode Navy Veteran Andy Sutton owner of Freedom Boat Club shares just how accesable and rewarding a membership is for the Freedom Boat Club.  We explore the history of the company and all they have to offer members.

Freedom Boat Club | Andy Sutter

OWN Real Estate | Erin Sherwood Erin Sherwood of OWN Real Estate shares about several of the communities of Ocean View in this episode of Disover OV.

OWN Real Estate | Erin Sherwood

CrossFit Little Creek | Corey Coleman After interviewing Corey from CrossFit Little Creek, I went home and told my wife, "I think our family should join CrossFit." For locals looking to connect and get fit, to out-of-town guests needing a gym while in the area; Corey and his team have what you need. You can check out their Facebook page here.

CrossFit Little Creek | Corey Coleman

COVA Brewing Company | Scott Bateman COVA Brewing Company.  What is it?  When will it open?  What are they going to have? We will explore these and other questions with the founder Scott Bateman.

COVA Brewing Company | Scott Bateman

Interior Design Done Right | Matt Keane In addition to running a succesful interior design business in Ocean View, Matt teaches Interior Design at a local college.  In this episode, we explore where both locals and out-of-town visitors can pick up some "beach" themed accessories for their homes or offices.  

Interior Design Done Right | Matt Keane

The Future of Ocean View | Rocky Rhoades In this episode of Discover OV, we talk with the Rocky Rhoades.  Rocky is the founding president of the Ocean View Busienss Association and we take a quick look at the future of OV.    

The Future of Ocean View | Rocky Rhoades

The History of Ocean View | Station Museum In this episode of Discover OV, we talk with the director of the Ocean View Station Museum, Charlies Fleetwood.     Charlies shares some amazing stories from the history of this local community.   Plan your visit to the Ocean View Station Museum located at the Petlow Library by visiting the museum website here.   From their website: The Ocean View Station Museum, tucked away in Norfolk's quaint beachfront neighborhood of Ocean View, welcomes the public to explore the history of this neighborhood and the City of Norfolk.  Throughout its past and into its future, Ocean View (or OV as it is called by locals) continues to pride itself on heritage and community.   The OVSM enshrines that spirit.  Thank you for visiting our website and we hope you will visit us soon.     

The History of Ocean View | Station Museum

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