Two People Podcast

Carrie Rose Pace is in public relations at GRTC. Among other things, she’s also a meteorologist. Carrie talks about how she landed at CBS6 in Richmond and why she's made the jump to work in transportation. We talk Bus Rapid Transit and what that means for the region. Other things discussed: Disney characters, transportation movies, meteorology theme park design.

Glen Sturtevant is running for public office. He's a Republican candidate for the Virginia State Senate and currently serves on School Board for Richmond Public Schools. We talk through Glen's journey, including how growing up in Virginia public schools, playing high school sports and working at Food Lion all shaped his passion for education. We wrap our interview with a round of Lightning Q&A. There are multiple references to Glen's hair which we stand by 100%.

Check out our blog for a map of the district where Glen is running:

http://www.twopeoplepodcast.comstate-senate-district-10-map/

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Valley Haggard is a writer. She was the book editor at Style Weekly and currently runs Richmond Young Writers. She shares some crazy stories-- jaunts through Europe, falling in love with a wrangler, working on a cruise ship. She also reads a short piece on how she learned to stop hating herself.

Lee Kallman is the Marketing & Communications Director for Richmond 2015, the group responsible for coordinating and hosting the big bike race that's coming to Richmond. We learn about Lee and talk about all the cycling things: How did Richmond win the bid? How are the races structured? Do Norwegians travel well? It's a cycling extravaganza.

Anousheh is a vocalist and musician. She talks about how she got into music, how she became the voice for many-a dance club anthem and ultimately how she developed her own voice as an artist. She treats us to a live version of a track off her new album.

Brian McDaniel is a blogger and photographer. Brian ran Dirty Richmond, a blog that captures moments of people and style in our city. Things discussed: his passion for blogging, his time at Ledbury, why his mixtape game is so strong, twinkie makers. Brian also plays a rousing game of Twitter: Explained.

Noah Kim is a senior at Maggie Walker. Weeks from graduation, he reflects on his high school experience: his first day of school, a teacher who changed his life, a time he failed, the importance of resiliency. Noah also plays "What's That 90s Thing?" which is exactly what it sounds like.

Shawn Boyer is the founder of Snagajob, a Richmond-based company that helps people find hourly work. He talks about growing up in Oklahoma and observing his parents start small business selling jewelry. Shawn tells the story of Snagajob-- how it came to be and the moments when he wasn't sure they were going to make it. Shawn also plays "Snagajob Pavilion Trivia," where Blaine asks Shawn ridiculous questions about music.

Michael Phillips is a sportswriter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He joins us to talk about Shaka Smart's departure-- why he left VCU and what it means. We also talk biscuit burgers, the airport stakeout, and the hip-hop hype man.

Don Coleman is the Chairman of the Richmond City School Board. He talks about growing up in the projects, coming through the foster care system and how that informs his work. We also get Don to flex his muscles as a master vocalist.