Synapse Hubcast

After enduring a tough upbringing, failed relationships, alcohol abuse, and ultimately a life-changing event that landed her in jail, Melissa Frank is now on the road back after discovering a book and her self-worth. Hear her compelling story.

Forward Foundation Executive Director, Andrea Starr, talks about The Forward Foundation's important mission and their collaboration with Synapse Hubcast, Good Eye Podcast host, and avid cyclist, Jay Smack, to put together a family-friendly virtual/in-person cycling event fundraiser on November 6. Listen up and get rolling!

"Mount Skylight" Director/Producer, Ryan Cudahy and Co-Producer, Alex Troisi, talk about their Sci-Fi Thriller feature-length project to be filmed entirely in Virginia and the challenges of movie-making while Ryan and Hubcast host, Jay Smack, geek out on films and filmmaking.

In this lively Hubcast, Executive Directors from The Relationship Foundation of Virginia, Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia and Sportable talk about the RVA 2020 Charity Golf Tournament powered by Synapse and how it will benefit them.

In her young life and brief career, you can say Hallie Hovey-Murray hasn't done it all, but she's come close. Lawyer, speaker, advocate, nonprofit founder, talent competition winner, ventriloquist - you get the idea. Listen in as we talk with Hallie about what fuels this driven young woman with unique gifts and perspectives.

RJI Director of Development, Heather Caleb, talks about pre-emptive human trafficking education and how this small nonprofit is making an immense impact.

As Synapse continues to evolve, leadership shares their thoughts on expansion, the virtual imperative, Synapse culture, the upcoming new website, and a number of other topics as part of our semi-regular sharing sessions.

Safe House Project COO, Brittany Dunn, has made it her mission to safely save and re-enter into society those who have fallen into human trafficking. A compelling story.

Chesterfield Food Bank has always met the needs of people who fall through the cracks. Before the pandemic, they were servicing 2,000 people per week. Since the pandemic, they are servicing on average 26,000 people per month. Hear Kim Hill, CFB's CEO and Director, talks about the serious challenges she faces.

Farrhard El-Amin will join us to talk about his recent experiences and perspective as an African American police officer in the City of Richmond.