S2E6: Local Impact, Big Vision: Dori Stewart on Business, Growth, and Reinventing Your Life | Part 2

Send Maggie a Message!After selling a thriving international franchise business, Dori Stewart proves it’s never too late to reinvent your life, find love again, and build a legacy that truly matters.Maggie is sitting down once again with Dori Steward for part 2 of her conversation where they explore reinvention, resilience, and reclaiming your purpose after major life transitions. From stepping away from the STEM franchise she founded, Engineering For Kids, during the uncertainty of COVID-19, to navigating identity shifts after raising teenagers, Dori shares the challenges and triumphs of creating a life aligned with her values. This episode offers an intimate look at entrepreneurship, business exit strategies, and the emotional journey of letting go to embrace new opportunities.Dori also opens up about finding love again after divorce, reflecting on the importance of emotional safety, appreciation, and partnership in a thriving relationship. Her story shows that personal fulfillment and professional success can coexist when you prioritize what truly matters. Listeners will gain insight into rebuilding confidence, navigating life transitions, and approaching both relationships and career with intention and clarity.Now the founder and owner of Fredericksburg Neighbors, Dori runs a thriving hyperlocal media brand, including print magazines, a podcast, and a weekly newsletter highlighting small businesses and community events in the Fredericksburg area. As the author of Own the Block, Be the Brand That Everyone Talks About, she inspires women and local business owners to stop playing small and embrace visibility as service, not self-promotion. This episode is packed with actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, creatives, and women navigating life transitions who are ready to step boldly into their next chapter.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Book: Own the Block: https://a.co/d/010AQ3zkVisit the Website: FXBG Neighbors: https://www.fxbgneighbors.comListen to the Fredericksburg Neighbors Podcast: https://fxbgneighborspodcast.comConnect with Dori on Social: Dori IG: https://www.instagram.com/dori.roberts.stewart/Dori LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorirobertsstewart/FXBG Neighbors IG: https://www.instagram.com/fxbgneighbors/FXBG Neighbors on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FXBGneighborsThank you for listening to this episode of The Tox Drop! For more ways to connect with Maggie, see the links below!Follow The Tox Drop on InstagramFollow Maggie on InstagramBook Your Appointment at Rejuvalase MedspaCheck Out Our Esthetician School, NoVa Laser & Esthetics Training