Melissa Vaughan - WRIR
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In this dual episode of Studio B RVA and the Good Eye Podcast, the conversation is with Melissa Vaughan, President of WRIR, Richmond's independent community radio station. She took over in 2020. She had previously acted as Volunteer Coordinator. Since taking over as WRIR's fearless leader, she has spearheaded growth, expanded programming, volunteer and fundraising for the station and even led efforts to buy a new building so the station could grow further and increase its service to the community.
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Laura Faison - Goodwill
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Laura Faison is the Chief Communications Officer for Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia. We discuss creating Halloween costumes from repurposed materials available at Goodwill, sustainability practices, Goodwill's mission, donation policies and more.
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Go Forward Together Ride/Forward Fest Kickoff at Final Gravity
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Today's episode was recorded live at Final Gravity Brewing during the kick-off event on August 14th. The Go Forward Together Ride and Forward Fest event following the ride is Saturday, October 5th. In this episode we talk with Forward Foundation Executive Director Andrea Starr, Ride Committee member and rider/participant Steve Dragone, and rider/participant Jeff Smack about this year's upcoming event, past events and growth (this is year 5), the mission of the Forward Foundation, volunteers, supporters and sponsors, details about registration, the cycling community including...
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Sorana Blackfoot - Fear of Money
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Sorana Blackfoot is a published author, the founder of the BRIL Conference, the host of the Money Mondays podcast, the leader of the networking group Wine, Women and Wealth, a prosperity mentor at Unbroke Women, and a financial educator and advisor with Five Rings Financial. Books: Social:
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Megan Abbott - Holistic Wellness
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Megan Abbott is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Reiki Level 2 Practitioner, and most recently a podcaster. She recently released her new podcast "Trifecta Collective - Finding The Root with Megan and Shannon". Megan and Shannon's description of the podcast is that they "dive deep into understanding and addressing root causes of chronic health issues, so you can find healing, inside and out, now, and forever." Megan and her practice Trifecta Collective is on the socials @trifectacollective.
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Deanie Eldridge - Tour de Cure - American Diabetes Assn
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The Tour de Cure for the Mid-Atlantic region of the American Diabetes Association is April 27 out of Smithfield, Virginia. Executive Director Deanie Eldridge from the ADA lays out everything you need to know about how to participate in and support the event as well as other important information about the disease.
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Storywork - David Robinson
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David Robinson works with his clients to reveal the stories they are telling themselves. He says "our reality is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves on a regular basis." Dave helps you take control of your internal narrative to take control of your life. In this wide-ranging conversation Dave talks about his journey and everything from physical implications of storywork, epigenetics, resilience, meditation journaling, ice baths and more. And he's offering free sessions to the first 3 people to respond by clicking the link below. Dave's website: ...
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Brass Ring Project - Tom Leahy and Candice Suarez
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Brass Ring Project co-founders Tom Leahy and Candice Suarez are lifelong education professionals and advocates. In this episode we talk about paths toward higher education and further training aside from higher education, ideal candidates, helping students and parents understand their options and much more. The Brass Ring Project's self-described mission is to help "students pave a path forward following high school that will enable them to thrive in work that fits their unique abilities, personality and interests. We believe that all students should have access to...
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Shep Roeper - Beyond Boundaries
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Shep Roeper is the Executive Director at Beyond Boundaries, a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, underserved youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
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Unitive Justice - Sylvia Clute and Sara Daves
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is a self-described "legal system innovator" and "social justice change agent". Her are extensive. She is the author of several books. Her new book "Unitive Justice - "Bending the Arc of Justice Towards Love" - is due out soon. She has made it her life's mission to push for a shift from a punitive justice system to a unitive one. She is leading the first October, 2 - 4, 2023 in Richmond, Va. is a manifest and purpose coach and author who was determined to find her path and purpose after the loss of her son. She witnessed a broken justice...
info_outlineToday's guest is Aaron Kirkpatrick, Artistic and Education Manager with Arts for Learning, the leading provider of quality arts-in-education programming in Virginia. They integrate the arts in learning programs and workshops to improve students' literacy skills, motivation to read and ability to learn. They also provide artists opportunities to share their knowledge and talents through performance and instruction.