Toyosi Ogunseye is an internationally recognized journalist and the President & CEO of the Presidential Precinct, a Charlottesville, Virginia–based nonprofit that empowers emerging leaders to address global challenges. She is also a keynote speaker at civic events, including the 2026 Tom Tom Festival’s Civic Futures Summit, where she spoke on courage and democracy. (Source -Tomtomfoundation.org)

 Atalaya Sergi is the Executive Director of the Albemarle Foundation for Education.  Established in 2022, AFE’s mission is to generate community commitment to helping every ACPS student thrive by closing opportunity gaps, enhancing student well-being, and supporting teacher retention. Sergi brings more than 15 years of nonprofit and philanthropic leadership experience to the role. (Source -k12alebemarle.org)

Tracey Howard-Gough works with Community Housing Partners, and she discussed affordable housing, her background and much more with Marki and Price.

Leontyne Peck is a filmmaker, and expert in African American history and genealogy.

Nakesha White, the owner of Royalty Eats talks about her journey to entrepreneurship and much more. 

 Listen as Price and Marki chat with Carla Hallman, a military veteran and former intelligence officer, who is now the Director of Human Resources at Farmington Country Club. 

Listen as Price and Marki chat with Leon Henry, the Director of Social Services in the City of Charlottesville.

 The Executive Director of Abundant Life Ministries joined Markiana Smith and Price Thomas of the United Way and City of Promise respectively for a conversation about community engagement, service and more.