Why These Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs Built an Airbnb in Virginia Wine Country

 In just a moment, you will meet Katrina Kuhn and Kathy and Sayres Dudley — the dynamic trio who brought to life The Dwelling Place, a special, peaceful escape in Radford, Virginia.

Kathy was the 12th child in her family and was born on the land that would become Iron Heart Vineyard in Southwestern Virginia. 

Kathy and Sayres met in college, married young, and have two sons. 

Today, Kathy and Sayres run an executive recruiting firm that specializes in the real estate space, but that’s only half of their story. 

The Dudleys have always had a heart for mission-driven entrepreneurship, and Kathy is the founder of four nonprofit charities and ministries, including Imani Bridges, an organization whose mission is to connect Christians from different denominations around the world to use their gifts, talents, and resources to become agents of transformation. 

Tune in to hear the incredible story of how and why Kathy and Sayres felt compelled to purchase a home in Southwestern Virginia and with the help of their co-host Katrina, transform it into a serene escape for the world to enjoy. 

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