ICONic Talk

ICON Media

Join Mark Francis and Rachel Racey along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!

  1. 26 MAR

    176. Scarleth’s Beauty Bar

    Mark and Rachel learn all about a young entrepreneur who has kick-started her nail salon in just her teenage years - listen to how Scarleth Guerrero has taken “Scarleth’s Beauty Bar” to our town of Winchester! https://www.instagram.com/scarlethsbeautybar?igsh=bzFoODg1aGxkeWZu

    38 min

  2. 12 MAR

    175. Spring Time is Here!

    Mark and Rachel celebrate the arrival of spring, swapping stories about their favorite outdoor activities at home and around the Winchester area. Upcoming Events: Celtic Fest - Saturday, March 14, 12 PM – 5 PMhttps://friendsofoldtown.org/event/celtic-fest-2/ First Battle of Kernstown Tour - Saturday, March 21, 9 AM – 4 PMhttps://visitwinchesterva.com/event/first-battle-of-kernstown-161st-anniversary-tour/

    36 min

  3. 26 FEB

    174. BrandFest Recap

    Mark sits down with BrandFest panelist Ross Lehman to recap and highlight key takeaways from the recent community marketing seminar, while special guest Danielle Spriggs joins the conversation to share insights about Winchester’s Restaurant Week, which is happening right now. https://www.mortgagebyross.com https://markfrancisrealtor.com https://iconmedia.cc Upcoming Events : Winchester Restaurant Week https://www.winchesterrestaurantweek.com Shenandoah University - “Catch Me if You Can” https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-02-catch-me-if-you-can/

    39 min

  4. 12 FEB

    173. Hope on the Horizon

    Mark sits down with the CEO of the Winchester Rescue Mission to learn more about what this local non-profit organization is doing to improve the lives of men and women in the community who need not just shelter, food, and clothing, but more importantly the skills and tools for life success. https://www.winrescue.org/ Upcoming Events: February 14 - “Love Letters” at James Charles Wineryhttps://visitwinchesterva.com/event/love-letters-event/ February 22 - VA250:  George Washington Birthday Wreath Layinghttps://visitwinchesterva.com/event/va250-george-washingtons-birthday-wreath-laying-2/

    41 min

  5. 29 JAN

    172. When is Wedding Season?

    Learn about a quaint wedding venue in Capon Bridge, as Mark and Rachel chat with John Berry of “Appalachian Wedding Chapel and Boutique” who shares the tales of what life is like to officiate hundreds of wedding ceremonies over the years! https://www.theappalachianweddingchapel.com/ Upcoming Events: January 31 - Groundhog Day Celebration, Bowman Library https://www.handleyregional.org/event/groundhog-day-celebration-bowman-library-41949 February 6 - BrandFest, The HIVE @ Shenandoah University https://iconmedia.cc/

    46 min

  6. 16 JAN

    171. To Casino or Not To Casino - That is the Question!

    Mark, Rachel, and Caleb enter in the new year of 2026 by unpacking the article from the Winchester Star about the local EDA proposal to bring a casino and event center to town. Winchester Star article - https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/edas-website-details-pros-cons-of-a-winchester-casino/article_2df7cb72-5a5e-5268-afb5-c4cef0ff3dec.html Winchester EDA site - https://www.developwinchesterva.com/Convention-Center-Casino-Info Upcoming Events: Old Town on the Rocks - https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/old-town-on-the-rocks/ FredCo Eats Restaurant Week - https://www.yesfrederickva.com/living-here/restaurant-week

    41 min

  7. 20/12/2025

    170. Special Release - Year in Review Show

    Mark and Rachel share their highlights and special moments of 2025 as they discuss topics ranging from pop culture to local insights to special moments from ICONic Talk over the last year.

    27 min

  8. 04/12/2025

    169. The Laurel Center - Restoring Hope from the Inside Out

    Mark sits down with Dr. Faith Power, Executive Director of the Laurel Center, to discuss the needs of abuse survivors and the organization’s mission to break the cycle of domestic violence within the community. Notes for This Episode: Abuse Hotline - 540.667.6466https://thelaurelcenter.org/ Upcoming Events: Winchester Winter Village - December 5-7https://winchesterwintervillage.com/ Follow the Star - December 6-7https://fbcva.org/followthestar Winchester Musica Viva concert - December 14https://www.winchestermusicaviva.org/

    47 min
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Join Mark Francis and Rachel Racey along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!

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  • Creator
    ICON Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021 ICONic Talk
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