Todd B. Waldo is joined by long-time friend Radiah Rhodes as they look back on the journey through life after receiving their Engineering degrees from NC State. Radiah shares what she gained in her career moving from corporate leadership through entrepreneurship. They talk about what the process of introspection has done to transform her life, family and business. And the impact that process is having on her clients.

Radiah Rhodes is an alchemist, activist, and innovator for all things well-being. After two decades of experience leading in small businesses and Fortune 100 companies across beauty, health & wellness, and information technology, Radiah is known for her strategic acumen, impeccable design, and intuitive ability to connect, lead, and accelerate multi-million dollar results through people and products.

Most recently Radiah authored the book, Being is the New Doing: A Divine Guide to Owning Your Energy, Time and Peace of Mind. A simple and practical tool that marries spirituality, science, and reality to elevate your intention towards unprecedented outcomes. Think of it as a programmer’s guide to your own limitless potential and power to create results. She has also designed and launched a strong portfolio of transformational well-being products and services.

As an entrepreneur, corporate leader, wife, and mother of two amazing and active children, Radiah knows what it takes to be extraordinary in life and experience great success of the mind, body, and spirit . Her life’s work is training high achieving, results-oriented clients on a breakthrough method of succeeding without sacrificing themselves in the process. It’s the ultimate well-being. Learn more at evoklife.com

The spotlight for this episode is The Well. The Well is a space that fosters dreams, creates community and provides mentorship, which enables women of color to turn their ideas into economic power and freedom. The Well was born from an idea to bring women together with intention. In July of 2019, Founder and Chief-Everything-Officer (CEO) Laura Bacon took that first leap, establishing an idea in to a business. From that moment on the momentum of The Well has come from taking time and carefully reflecting on each step of building a community organization. Learn more at thewellwork.org

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From her home in Richmond, Enjoli Moon joins Todd B. Waldo for the 50th episode of the podcast. She shares how intuition and intentionality have impacted her family and career. And they talk about learning how to maintain balance with time and attention while pursuing passion.

Enjoli Moon is the founder and creative director of the Afrikana Independent Film Festival, a festival dedicated to showcasing the cinematic works of people of color from around the world - they place a special focus of the global Black narrative. She is also the Assistant Curator of Film & Special Programs at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU where she is dedicated to using film as a catalyst for conversation and authentic connection. Through Afrikana and the ICA she looks forward to helping grow the footprint of Black indie cinema in Richmond and making the city a premier platform for elevating, celebrating, and further validating stories of the marginalized and underrepresented.

Outside of film, Enjoli serves on the Board of Directors for Oakwood Arts/P35 and 1708 Gallery, as well as the advisory board for the School of African American Studies at VCU. She is a member of the Public Awareness Committee at The Valentine and serves as chair of the Richmond Region Tourism Black Experience Committee. She is the recipient of Style Weekly’s 2017 40 Under 40 and was named a 2018 Women in the Arts by the same organization. Enjoli is a Richmond native and studied sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University and when she's not out scouting for the next dope film, you'll find her indulging in RVA's best eateries or its theater scene with her son, Jonah, an aspiring artist himself.

The spotlight for this episode is Community 50/50. Community 50/50, LLC is a mentoring/community outreach program geared toward the betterment of youth and families in the Richmond metropolitan area and surrounding localities. Their programs service youth ages 5-18 and their families. Their program was created to provide positive adult role models and help children develop socially and emotionally. Their mentors help youth learn to understand and communicate their feelings, to relate to their peers, and to develop respectable and appropriate relationships with other adults. Community 50/50 believes that youth mentoring works best when goals focus on developing trusting relationships with peers and adults. Learn more at community5050.com

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Mike Watts begins a new season of 40 Lessons from his home in Maine. He talks with Todd B. Waldo about family, marriage, business and self-care. They share what it takes to balance all of these and continue to listen, learn, grow and show grace.

As an entrepreneur, speaker, and dad, Mike Watts has built a multimedia digital empire with his wife, Kate Northrup, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. They have a podcast together called The Kate & Mike Show: Life, Love & Business where they share their life plus business strategies on a weekly basis. You can learn more about their work over at KateNorthrup.com.

The spotlight for this episode is Love 146. Love146 is an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation through survivor care and prevention. The trafficking and exploitation of children is one of the darkest stories and most severe human rights abuses imaginable. But for Love 146, the hope of ending it is a reality. They are helping grow the movement to end child trafficking while providing effective, thoughtful solutions. They believe in the power of love and its ability to effect sustainable change. Love is the foundation of their motivation. Learn more at love146.org

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From her office in Richmond Virginia, Anedra Wiseman Bourne talks with Todd B. Waldo about the impact of her family on her life and career. She talks about being wife, mom and friend while making time to listen, lead and serve communities.

Anedra Wiseman Bourne is a wife and mother of two, but by day she’s the Deputy Executive Director at Venture Richmond, Downtown Richmond’s Marketing organization. Anedra has spent most of her 20-plus year career focused on public relations, community outreach and marketing in the tourism industry. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering in the community and serves on various non-profit boards in leadership positions. Currently, she serves as the Board Chair for the Northside Family YMCA.

The spotlight for this episode is the Northside Family YMCA. Located on Old Brook Road beside John Marshall High School, the Northside Family YMCA has been serving Richmond for over 100 years. It is a resource within your community of men, women and children committed to bringing about lasting personal and social change. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the Y enables youth, adults, families and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. Learn more at ymcarichmond.org/locations/northside

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James Warren sits down with Todd B. Waldo for a candid conversation about family, fatherhood and how they experience forgiveness and freedom in relationships. They share lessons on community building and what it means to work in a diverse community pursuing common goals.

James Warren is a storyteller and a strategist, passionate about the intersections of human and digital, and brands, culture and communities. He is the Founder and CEO of Share More Stories, which helps companies understand humans, one story at a time. James is also the Vice President of Brand Strategy at JMI, a marketing firm uniquely focused on brand community engagement. James studied economics and literature at Princeton University and creative writing at Columbia University. And for nearly 25 years, James has used his unique blend of creative writing, marketing, organizational development and innovation experience to help companies form lasting connections with their employees, consumers and communities. A sought after advisor, facilitator, contributor and convener, James also writes for Richmond magazine’s family column, serves on the board of directors of BridgePark, and is the founding organizer of The Solution Is Us. Originally from New York City, James and his family now call Richmond, Virginia home. Learn more at sharemorestories.com and johnsonmarketing.com

The spotlight for this episode is Richmond BridgePark Foundation. BridgePark is a proposed linear public park in Richmond that would span the James River and connect the riverfront experience to the City Center, on both sides of the James. The park would transform 9th Street (including a portion of the Manchester Bridge over the beautiful James River) into a world-class destination for biking, walking, art, education, events, and community engagement. Learn more at bridgeparkrva.com

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Todd B. Waldo joins City of Richmond Fire Lieutenant Keron Tull for a conversation about his journey from Guyana to Richmond and his career of service. They talk about family, fatherhood, and the drive to give back to the community. And what it means to learn and grow from our past and pursue a better future.

Keron Tull has been an active member of the City of Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the last 10 years. He has served in the role of Engine Company Lieutenant at Fire Station 11 located in Richmond’s Historic Church Hill community. Born in Georgetown, Guyana Keron immigrated to the US at an early age with his parents and after spending his formative years in Brooklyn, New York they settled in the Richmond area. After graduating high school, Lt. Tull joined the United States Marine Corps honorably serving during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Through this experience not only did he develop a true passion for servant leadership but also the ability to train and grow within a high-intensity team environment. The Marine Corps also instilled a drive for constant self-improvement, which propelled Keron to acquire his Bachelors of Science Degree focused in Electronic Engineering Technology. He currently volunteers as a Board Member of the Richmond Fire Foundation, the Executive Board of Brothers and Sisters Combined, and Advisor to the Urban League of Greater Richmond Leadership council where he previously served as Vice President. Above all else, Lt Keron Tull is first and foremost committed to his family, his wife Antionette and their four children Naja, Krystal, Dominique and Desean.

The spotlight for this episode is the Brothers and Sisters Combined Professional Firefighters, Inc. Founded in 1973, this organization is focused on promoting great habits and community service. Follow them on Facebook and learn more at bscpff.weebly.com

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From his studio in Richmond, Artist S. Ross Browne joins Todd B. Waldo to share the journey with family and loved ones that shapes his work. And the deep convictions and passion that motivate him through struggle. They talk about the impact of art on the community and how it can be used to help heal after difficult and tragic moments in our lives.

S. Ross Browne studied Communication Art and Design at Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, VA and Photography at The Corcoran School of the Arts in Washington, DC. He is also an alumnus of The Miller School of Albemarle in Charlottesville, Virginia. Browne is a professional studio artist with over 23 years experience. With an emphasis on painting, he has exhibited domestically and internationally in over 70 gallery and museum exhibitions and is in multifarious private and public collections including the permanent collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. As an educator Ross was the Art Specialist for the VCU Health System where he practiced art therapy for and taught art to his various patients with an emphasis on pediatric hematology/oncology, infectious disease, brain injury and elder care. He was also an art educator for various support groups including Living Well for pediatric cancer support and the Richmond Brain Tumor Support Group. Browne was also an instructor for the Resident Associate Program at the The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC. and has taught art and design for inner city and at risk youth for the Fresh Air Fund of New York City, Weed and Seed, Project Ready and Art 180 of Richmond, VA. Learn more at srossbrowne.com

The spotlight for this episode is the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia. The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia celebrates the rich culture and moving histories of African American people in Virginia and their contributions to our magnificent country. They endeavor to tell a more complete and inclusive story about America.

Their mission is to preserve stories that inspire. Their new exhibition, The Paradox of Liberty: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello, gives voice to the many enslaved families who built and maintained Monticello. It highlights the stories of six families who, along with others, lived in slavery at Jefferson’s home and plantation for generations. Learn more at blackhistorymuseum.org.

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Dr. Hollee Freeman joins Todd B. Waldo on the podcast sharing how she leads the MathScience Innovation Center and cares for her family, while also creating space to live out her passion. They talk about the hard work of building community in Richmond and what is possible when you push through fear and step out of your comfort zone.

Dr. Hollee Freeman is the Executive Director of the MathScience Innovation Center in Richmond, VA. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has worked as an elementary teacher, district math coach, national mathematics trainer, educational researcher, curriculum writer, and professor. She has authored numerous book chapters and articles focused on STEM, educational reform, gender, and educational equity in the US and abroad. She keeps very busy volunteering her time locally serving on several education boards and event committees. In addition, she is an adjunct instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she teaches a class focused on community engagement.

The MathScience Innovation Center (MSiC) provides extraordinary educational experiences in science, technology, and mathematics to K-12 students and educators in the metro Richmond, Virginia area, creating enthusiasm, inspiring innovation, and developing skills needed for STEM studies and careers. Learn more at mymsic.org.

The organization spotlight for this episode is The Human Connection. The Human Connection is a connection company curating unique opportunities for individuals and organizations that create space for exponential impact and social change. Learn more and follow them on Facebook and Instagram at The Human Connection Think Tank.

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Kelli Lemon joins Todd B. Waldo for a conversation about her family, career and her journey to discover how she could weave together all that she is to connect people, create experiences and help shape the world around her.

Kelli is socially connecting people through food, sports, arts and education. This week she is celebrating the first year of her social cafe Urban Hang Suite in Richmond’s Historic Jackson Ward community! She is also the host for Coffee With Strangers where each week guests share with Kelli how they live, work, play and support all that Richmond has to offer. Season one included an interview with Kelli and Todd four years ago. Learn more about Kelli and Urban Hang Suite by following @likethefruit and @urbanhangsuiterva on Instagram.

The event spotlight for this episode is the Hardywood Gingerbread House Challenge with Better

Housing Coalition, Sunday, November 3 Noon – 5:30 p.m. The third annual Hardywood Gingerbread House Challenge dares local businesses, nonprofits and student groups to form teams and display their holiday spirit and creativity by constructing a gingerbread house centered around the 2019 theme: “Holiday Songs” Learn more at betterhousingcoalition.org

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Adrienne Cole Johnson joins Todd B. Waldo for a conversation about what she has learned creating intentional spaces and balancing her work at home and in the community.

Adrienne Cole Johnson is a social justice professional focused on creative approaches to change and has done this by focusing on building robust engagement strategies for various communities for over 15 years. She is an innovator and entrepreneur, co-leading thoughtful and intentional brands such as The ARTisan Cafe, The Flourish Society and The Richmond Night Market. She shared “I’m a Richmonder committed to ensuring the arts and culture scene of the City speaks to the diversity of talent and art that it hosts.” Learn more at richmondnightmarketva.com.

The event spotlight for this episode is the The Great RVA Bake Off on October 27 with Next Move Program and their new tABLEspoons Bakery. The bakery will serve as a training and employment site. Internships will be run throughout the year through our partnership with the VA DOE serving approximately 50 young adults with developmental disabilities annually. There will also be community educational events and workshops in the space that are open to all. Learn more at thenextmoveprogram.com/tablespoons.

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