Source & Co.

Since it is the holiday season for many, I thought this would be a great time to look back at what we've been able to bring to the masses in our first 8 months of existence. Most of my guests, who I refer to as company, are connected to Richmond in some form or fashion. So many successful, accomplished, flat out DOPE individuals have taken time to chat with me. And I appreciate each conversation. This is my salute to them...and you all take the time to watch/listen. Much love. More in store. -Source

Listen.  I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that I'm funny.  But I would never think that I could get in front of a crowd of strangers, tell jokes, and have it go well.  Nah. It takes skill to do that.  Now imagine being funny, talented, and driven enough to turn that skill into a 20+ year long career.  New cities, new crowds, new results...every night. Wow.  This ep's company is well known for his jokes; but truth be told, his command of the stage, the crowd, and the moment is much more than punchlines.  Whether cracking people up in comedy clubs across the country, hosting events, coaching high schoolers in volleyball, addressing those in local office, or reaching the public via one of his many other outlets; this gentleman uses knowledge, eloquence, charm...and comedy to make a difference in the world.  And specifically, in the 804.  Say hello to Micah Bam-Bamm White.  -Source

I know that many of us are a bit disturbed and disgusted by recent actions of Young Weezy aka Lil Wayne, but I gots to do it;

"Fiyah man, Fiyah, Fa Fiyah man"

You may have seen this episode's company in these Richmond skreets at one time or another.

They may have even been part of a team that helped you and your family in a time of need.

Because that's what they do; show up for whomever, however, whenever, in a capacity that most of us could never.

And for that, we are grateful.

These three gentlemen are Richmond firefighters, and I wanted to show some love and respect to them and their brethren.

So today we have...

-Nathan McFadden aka Young Nate

-Rob Harris aka Karate Rob

and

-Djalmar Perry aka The Artist

Not only are they firefighters, they are Black firefighters...Black professionals...Black men.

The Source & Co. motto is "Everybody has a story" and here, we get to hear a little about their individual journeys into public service.

Big shoutout to the women who are firefighters as well.

Respect.

-Source

If you were a follower of underground hip hop during the Rawkus years, then today's company will be a special treat for you (especially if you are from the 804).  With his cousin and a high school friend, this gentleman's rap group quietly helped open doors for "southern-based" emcees and groups to get noticed by record labels in NYC.  Their group, Down South, had a single and video called "Southern Comfort" that rang through the underground.  After meeting Mos Def, today's company's name as a producer started to bubble and led to working with some underground hip hop royalty.  The 804's own Mad Skillz, Q-Tip, Ras Kass, Artifacts, and many others dropped vocals on his production work; and during our conversation, I learned that he was part of the original 4 individuals who began what we now know as Black Star.  Jigga WHAT? Jigga WHO?  How did I not know that?  We discussed his music career, how his spiritual journey changed his life (and his use of sampling), and his Drum Stacks sound design endeavor that is ready to take flight.  Say hello to 804-born and raised music producer, Shawn J. Period.  -Source

When I was in 12th grade, my Government teacher, Mr. Geary, told our class that someday soon after graduation, we would start watching the news regularly.

He was 100% correct.

If you are one who watches your local news regularly, then you probably feel like you know your favorite News Anchors a little bit...kinda. Right?

Today we truly get to know one of our city's favorite personalities that brings us local, national, and international news on a daily basis.

This episode's company is Texas-born but has called the 804 home for the better part of the last 20 years.

She is an Anchor of the EMMY Award winning "CBS6 This Morning" here in the RVA area.

She is also an entrepreneur.

We discuss her journey as a News Journalist, her Aha Wrap creation, and we learn a little about how she and her middle schooler are coping with the distance learning model.

Please show some love to the awesome, Reba Hollingsworth.

-Source

Episode 34 is sponsored by K-Town Kitchen & Bar in Downtown Richmond. ‐---------------- There are some good people from the 804 who have put everything on the line, at one point or another, to live their dream.  This ep's company is one of those people.  I met him through music many, many years ago.  His dedication to his craft, and later turning that into a business, is an underappreciated thing of beauty.   His Charged Up Entertainment label continually puts out music, shoots videos, tours (pre-COVID), etc; and his efforts have even led him to multiple appearances on "Sway in the Morning" as well.  That's MAJOR.  Always a man with a consciousness about him, he grinds for the greater good through his music and much more.  Forever reppin the Bay Area, his Filipino heritage, hip hop, and the Cap City, musical artist and Charged Up ENT CEO, Noah-O, is in the building.  Show some love.

Did you miss me? I missed y'all. 

But we are back at it.  

Ep 33's company is the end all, be all of Unlocking RVA. 

Her event planning company is a go to when you want to do something new, fun, and exciting in the 804.  

She is also a professor at the University of Richmond. 

Wait. What?  

Yep. And she is a hip hop head.  

Don't believe me? Check how many BARS she drops during our discussion. 

Gotta love it.  

Say hello to Dr. (I only say it because it's true) Faith Wilkerson.  

-Source

And another one...

Whattup y'all???

This episode's company is a remarkable young woman who is using her entrepreneurial talents to help others help themselves.

Whether it is through her "Girls Like Me" non-profit where she assists teen girls with self-esteem, her real estate endeavors, or simply being "The Results Enthusiast" (which we will learn more about), today's company is about that action.

We learn more about her as an ODU grad, a Beyoncé fan, and my cuz.

Welcome to the show, Déja Coley.

-Source

You may know this episode's company from a few different things, but chances are, you don't know it's the same guy.

Remember the Aaliyah "Are You That Somebody" remix? The first emcee?

Yep.

Oh. Those elaborate 804 radio commercials with skits and raps and all that good stuff?

Same guy.

The wedding party team that would have your reception lit like the club on a Friday night?

Him again.

And that's just the beginning.

We talked business, business, and more business while touching on the topics of mental health, how he copes with being so many things wrapped in one person, a little music biz stuff, and how being the father of three Black males stays at the forefront of his life.

Smart guest.

Strong opinions.

And a few GEMS for the business minded.

Today's company: The CEO of Maples Media Group...

Adolphus Maples aka Danja Mowf

-Source