What happens when art becomes the bridge between culture, community, and conversation?
In this special episode of Coffee with Ken—guest-hosted by Ernie Jarvis— Sheila Johnson (Founder of the Middleburg Film Festival, Co-Founder of BET, and Founder & CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts) joins Susan Koch (Emmy & Peabody Award–winning filmmaker and Executive Director of the Middleburg Film Festival) to explore how storytelling connects people and sustains communities.
Unlike larger festivals, Middleburg is built on intimacy—world-class films screened in a small town with no permanent theater, conversations after every showing, and a spotlight on the unsung heroes behind the camera, especially composers. It’s where hospitality meets humanity.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, entrepreneur, or creative at heart, this episode is a reminder that meaningful growth never loses sight of purpose—or people.
