ValorLives Interview Series #103 Fredericks Best Interviewer and Crystal Williams-Palmer
Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory

ValorLives Interview Series #103 Fredericks Best Interviewer and Crystal Williams-Palmer
Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory


Renee Myers, a.k.a. “The Crazy Cupcake Lady,” and my company is The Golden Rose Cakery. She has been an artist and a creative soul for many (…many, many) years now, and have always found outlets for her ideas in different ways. Through it all, her passion for beautiful and delicious baked goods has been a source of enjoyment for her family and friends. That creativity and commitment to excellence has now spilled over to her customers and community in the form of super yummy, unique and beautiful treats for you to enjoy with YOUR friends and loved ones! Renee really loves what she does…and her customers say it shows! 🙂
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldenrosegoodies/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenrosegoodies/
Website: https://www.thegoldenroseonline.net/

Hannah, an advocate for holistic living, embarked on her journey from Frankfurt to Frederick. She founded her personal training company, Squadstyle Lifestyle, in 2017, empowering women to feel confident & comfortable in the gym while fostering a love for strength training & free weights.
In 2021, she opened Squadstyle Work ‘n Wellness – a coworking space, gym, and wellness club, giving business owners a one-stop-shop for better work-life balance. Her passion for hosting and bringing people together shines through in the Squadstyle space & community. She loves connecting people and supporting fellow business owners on their ventures.

Luxse has 23 years in phone repair business. Studied electrical engineering at university of Maryland. Enjoys working on cars, cooking, weight training, break dancing, and famous on TikTok.

Daysy Teixeira is a Frederick, MD Local Boudoir Photographer. Daysy has been featured in many magazines and news, and most recently she has been voted as the Best of the Best Photographer by the Frederick News Post.
Since 2015 her mission has been to empower women through the art of boudoir photography. Daysy has photographed hundreds of women of all shapes, sizes, and walks of life, and her work has been positively shaping and creating awareness of self-love and acceptance within the female community.

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Today on Season 2, Edition 92 of the ValorLives Interview Series we have Jessica Stoddard of Jessica Patterson Photography, LLC. Woot! Woot!!
Jessica Patterson lives in Frederick with her two sons. She has been providing commercial and architectural photography in the dmv area for 13 years, as well as family portraiture. Outside of photography and being a super human mom Jessica enjoys painting, hiking, kayaking, serving the community and running!
Also, please excuse her dogs for being so rude! Lol 🙂
Thank you for tuning in make sure to connect with Jessica on her socials!!
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Season 2, Edition 89 of the ValorLives Interview Series we have Derek Shackelford! Woot! Woot!!
Dr. Derek Shackelford was born in Frederick, Maryland and is the youngest son of Delores and the late Thomas Shackelford. He is happily married to Rev. Charlotte Janell Shackelford and is the proud father of two children Shamara and Derin.
Dr. Shackelford graduated from Frederick Community College with an Associate in Arts Degree and from George Mason University with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science. He also holds a Masters of Divinity Degree and an earned Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary. Dr. Shackelford is the Founder of City of Hope Ministries, teacher and has served on numerous boards, commissions and non-profit organizations. Dr. Shackelford has also guest lectured at Colleges and Universities across the country.
He is the former Pastor of Camp Hill Wesley/Engle United Methodist Church in West Virginia. He is also the former Head Basketball Coach at Frederick High School and assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Frederick Community College.
Dr. Shackelford also played collegiate basketball at George Mason University, professional basketball for 3 years and is currently an NCAA College Basketball Official.
Dr. Shackelford is a current member of Who’s Who in Professional Management and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He has also received numerous awards such as the Negro Professional Business Women’s Award, Know About Me living Legend Award, Stand for Children Mentor Award, and was selected as one of the People to Watch in 1999 by Frederick Magazine. In February 2012, he was inducted into the Alvin G. Quinn Sports Hall of Fame and The Frederick Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. He is a regular contributor and writer for several news publications and is the author of the “Power Pill: 90 Daily Prescriptions For Encouragement” which is a nationally published book. Rev. Shackelford is an author, leadership developer, preacher and social activist. He is a frequent guest commentator on radio and television programs.


The Cianci family members are long time members of The Little Gym family, first in Fayetteville, NC, and then in Las Vegas, NV (their hometown). They moved to Frederick last year when they were seeking their forever home and fell in love with the people and the area!
Tiffany and Ryan are parents to Evie (15), Pippy (4), and Riley (1). They own a home in Adamstown. They are regular fixtures in the gym, and lovingly refer to this place as “their village.”
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Tiffany is a former ballet student of seventeen years, and graduate in the performing arts. Since taking over the gym, they have been thrilled to enact many improvements, including a full renovation, extensive corporate retraining, exterior improvements, improved scheduling and cleaning routines, new lobby furnishings, and soon we will be welcoming back the pro shop, and updated dance studio, with so much more to look forward to!


Today on Season 2, Edition 86 of the ValorLives Interview Series
Operated by Navy veteran, Patrick “Sarge” Avon, author and performance coach for over 25 years. His background in fitness and performance is diverse, to say the least. He holds many certifications and even created one for his other business, The Sergeant’s Program. A Performance Enhancement Coach and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Sarge has a keen eye for muscle imbalances and how they hinder performance.
More then his alphabet soup list of credentials He has a heart for helping people improve!
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