Everything you have ever felt or experienced has left an imprint on your nervous system at a cellular level, and this can have a negative effect on not just your business, but also your ability for original thought and leadership. Clearing blocks that are holding you back from being your best can change your perceiving and thinking and create quantum shifts.

Jen specialises in working with Leaders, Coaches and Entrepreneurs who can't afford to have a 'bad' day. She forensically explores all aspects of their world, consciously, subconsciously, and superconsciously, and identifies exactly what is holding them back from being their best, then clears those issues easily and with grace.

"After working with Jen I have seen great leaps and bounds in my productivity and clarity about my business. Highly recommended!" Robert Coorey, On-line Marketing guru, MBA Best Selling Author, Feed A Starving Crowd.

Shelyna Tinglin is a powerhouse international speaker, award-winning real estate broker, and nationally recognized business strategist. She is a John Maxwell certified trainer, coach, and speaker, who travels the U.S. as a strategic clarity consultant helping high-achieving leaders and entreprenuersy untenable overwhelm, align identity with vision, and execute with focus, sustainable strategy.

Named Texas REALTORS® 2024 Educator of the Year, Shelyna draws on more than 20 years in education and leadership. As founder of The Tinglin Group, Real Estate Mastery Academy, and Tinglin Coaching & Consulting, she has trained thousands, mentored countless business leaders, and delivered high-impact workshops that inspire action and unlock measurable results.

A proud Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumna and dedicated servant leader, Shelyna blends sharp business acumen with heart. Whether mentoring entrepreneurs, speaking on national stages, or leading in her community by serving on boards and committees, she remains committed to helping others show up boldly, build with intention, and execute with excellence.

Tim Vohar is currently the Director of Education and Training for Berkshire Hathaway Towne Realty, which serves all of South Eastern Virginia with over 400 agents. Tim has been licensed since 1999 in Virginia and 2004 in North Carolina. He also earned his Associate Brokers License in Virginia in 2004. He is a 1995 Graduate of Old Dominion University, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a minor in Secondary Education. He has developed and written over 85 approved Continuing Education/Post Licensing and Broker Management courses in Virginia, as well as over 25 technology courses. He has served on various committees and groups with the Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association (HRRA) and Virginia REALTORS®, including the State Association Professional Development Committee. He has been teaching and training agents since 2002, teaching for Real Estate Information Network (REIN), Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association (HRRA), Eastern Shore Realtors Association, and Richmond Association of REALTORS® (RAR).

Tim’s continued active involvement in resale sales, along with his previous Top Producer years, gives him the practical real estate experience to share his knowledge and experience with the agents he teaches and trains. His enthusiasm and charisma for real estate are abundantly evident in his classes. His classroom environment provides real-world experience, causing agents to come back repeatedly.

For more than a decade, Ryan has honed his knowledge of Virginia’s housing market. Before stepping into his current role of Virginia REALTORS^® Chief Economist, Ryan served as the association’s Deputy Chief Economist. Prior to joining our team, he served as the President of research consulting firm LSA Planning, as an Urban Planner for the City of Alexandria, and as part of the research team at the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Even before joining VAR full-time, Ryan spent years contributing to our research, including the monthly Virginia Home Sales Report and our quarterly regional market reports. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech.

Santiago brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Virginia REALTORS®. Before going to law school, he served in the Army and in various roles in the financial industry and engineering and technology industries. After graduating from American University Washington College of Law, he took his experience and worked as a solo practitioner as well as other roles with engineering firms. He then joined as Staff Counsel for Virginia REALTORS®. As Staff Counsel, Santiago contributes to the Caveat REALTOR® podcast, creates legal resources for members, and serves on the Standard Forms Committee.

Shanna Story is the Broker/Owner of Parr & Abernathy Realty, a respected and long-standing real estate firm serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding Central Virginia communities. She became the owner of the company in 2020, carrying forward a legacy established in 1986 while leading the firm through a period of strategic growth modernization, and expanded service offerings.
With more than two decades of experience in real estate, Shanna's career spans residential sales, property management, brokerage operations, and leadership at the local and regional levels. Under her ownership, Parr & Abernathy has continued to strengthen its reputation for trusted guidance, personalized service, and deep community roots, while also expanding its property management division and investing in the firm's long-term sustainability.
Shanna is highly engaged in REAL TOR® leadership and professional development. She currently serves as Past President of CVR MLS, following a year of leadership focused on collaboration, innovation, and member service. In addition, she is passionate about education and has served as a real estate instructor for both the Richmond Association of REALTORS® and the Southside Virginia Association of REAL TORS®, sharing her practical knowledge and experience with fellow professionals.
Known for her thoughtful leadership style, Shanna values mentorship, ethical practice, and community involvement. She is deeply committed to helping clients, agents, and colleagues navigate real estate with confidence-while preserving the relationships and values that define Parr & Abernathy's legacy. 

Shelyna Tinglin is a powerhouse international speaker, award-winning real estate broker, and nationally recognized business strategist. She is a John Maxwell certified trainer, coach, and speaker, who travels the U.S. as a strategic clarity consultant helping high-achieving leaders and entreprenuersy untenable overwhelm, align identity with vision, and execute with focus, sustainable strategy.

Named Texas REALTORS® 2024 Educator of the Year, Shelyna draws on more than 20 years in education and leadership. As founder of The Tinglin Group, Real Estate Mastery Academy, and Tinglin Coaching & Consulting, she has trained thousands, mentored countless business leaders, and delivered high-impact workshops that inspire action and unlock measurable results.

A proud Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumna and dedicated servant leader, Shelyna blends sharp business acumen with heart. Whether mentoring entrepreneurs, speaking on national stages, or leading in her community by serving on boards and committees, she remains committed to helping others show up boldly, build with intention, and execute with excellence.

With over 20 years of experience in real estate and more than 15 years as an instructor, I am a dedicated educator passionate about empowering real estate professionals. I specialize in teaching pre-licensing, CE/PLE credits, MRP as well as other designations/certifications, offering a wealth of knowledge and experience in broker development, leading agents in classes on working with buyers and sellers as well as business planning to name a few. Known for a dynamic and engaging teaching style, I have helped countless professionals build thriving careers by equipping them with practical skills, industry insights, and strategic business tools to excel in a competitive market.

Barrie B. Bowers is an attorney with in-house experience for a major apartment real estate investment trust who understands the needs of property management and other real estate companies. She has extensive experience in a full range of property management issues, real estate transactions, outdoor advertising, and landlord-tenant and fair housing laws, including representing clients before the Virginia Real Estate and Fair Housing Boards.

Barrie provides in-house training on a broad range of property management legal issues and has expertise in negotiating contracts with providers of voice, data, and video services, including cable and telephone companies. For real estate clients, Barrie regularly handles sales, acquisitions, and other property transactions, ranging from easements to single asset purchases to portfolio transactions. Barrie’s diligent approach from the beginning to the end of any project helps maintain focus on the finish line while anticipating and attending to the project's details along the way.