Why Richmond Is Awesome Podcast

Hey friends, we are back again this week with a very special episode. Lauren Glaser is back and she is joining Sam Kanipe of the Richmond Experience along with our guest Lauren from 1213 Hair Studio to tell you all about the does and don'ts of taming your hair (and your man's hair.) What have you been doing during quarantine to keep your hair healthy?

Don't love the waiting room at most automotive shops? Stacks of tires line the face of a glass wall? Dont love the smell of fresh rubber and wiper blades? Well, meet Aaron and Kayla of IronWood Automotive they pride themselves on being the most unique service shop in Scott's Addition and bring a whole new level of transparency and upscale service to the automotive industry. Listen in and learn about how they actively engage in our community and what they are doing to bring service to you even when you don't have the time to drop your car off at the shop.

Friends, are you looking for new and exciting things to do with your time off? River City Food Tours has come up with some great scavenger hunts and ways to discover Richmond's food scene without ever leaving your home. Join us as Erin and Brian tell all about their new Discover Richmond boxes and scavenger hunts in some of your favorite places in the city!

Friends, we are back with another podcast! Alex and Sam hang with Club Members Only RVA while she reviews a club sandwich LIVE! Who would have thought too much bacon would have been a complaint? Hang with us as we find out what makes a club sandwich the best in Richmond and where you can find a great club sandwich here in the RVA.

Looking to know more about the ingredients in high quality vodka? Stick around to find out what Alex and Sam learn in this episode with Tom from Cirrus Vodka. He talks about the filtration process, Ingredients, and ways to infuse Cirrus Vodka in your home. Tom also talks about his love for working with local restaurants and seeing how Cirrus Vodka has infused itself into the community. See what I did there?

Richmonders, new and exciting times are upon us when it comes to telemedicine for your pets and River City Vet Hospital is paving the way here in the city. Sam and Alex talk with Heather and Kritien about how the pandemic has changed the way they initiate visits with clients and how this virtual tech is here to stay even after the pandemic is over. You will also learn about how RCVH is navigating the change, limiting appointment times, and what this could mean for you and your pets.

Hello! We are back again with a new episode and its full of great information about the Richmond Animal League and how they are coping with the pandemic. Elizabeth, Sam, and Alex chat about pet adoptions and how social distancing has created new and exciting ways for RAL to provide for their furry guests and the families who adopt them. You also get to learn about volunteer training to lower pet stress, and how they provide better care at home while in foster care and at the facility.

Rebecca from AR workshop was happy to join us on the podcast this week and we had an amazing time learning about some of the fun DIY projects they are delivering to Richmonders front door. From DIY pillows, big knit blankets, and how her business is dealing with the effects of COVID-19 check out this episode to find your next creative project! 

Alex and Sam hang with Richmond Local Blogger/Content Creator/Influencer and Super Mom, Megan of The West End Mom. Tag along with us as we talk about all of Megan's favorite parenting hacks for keeping her young ones happy and healthy. Megan also mentions her favorite non-profit businesses that support our community, some of her most-used resources to help keep her children learning during quarantine, and exactly what to expect when playtime gets creative. 

Hear from Chris Chandler owner and operator of @chopchoprva about how he thinks COVID-19 will change the way the average consumer interacts with all businesses. Also, get an insider's experience on how COVID-19 impacted local restaurants and how the shift from dining-in to delivery happened seemingly overnight. Plus how folks are coping and what the future of delivery may look like.