Envision Radio

Dr. Alvin Edwards of Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church chats with Marki and Price about his time as Mayor of the City of Charlottesville, being on many community boards (including the Charlottesville School Board, Charlottesville Redevelopment Housing Authority, Charlottesville/Albemarle Boys and Girls Club, and more), his hopes for continuing his advocacy and leadership in the future, and mor...

Nulia Obiorah and Willa Simmons, the United Way of Greater Charlottesville summer interns through Bank of America's Student Leaders program, join Marki and Price to chat about their experience with the program, future goals, and more.

Marki and price welcome John Thompson, a dedicated advocate for youth and equitable practices in the juvenile justice system, to the studio. Currently, John works for the Department of Human Services, where he is deeply involved in what he calls "Trench Work," immersing himself in communities and families to better understand their needs and advocate for positive change.

Dana Little, Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric at UVA, chats with Marki and Price about her research in digital literacy and AI, her upcoming book Factional Futures: Understanding the Social Media Genre of Factions, her podcast featuring her digital twin persona/AI mystic Dr. Wu, and plenty more.

This week, Marki and Price get to know Tristan Kabesa and his inspiring story of coming to the US from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They discuss his experiences growing up helping the less fortunate and continuing into adulthood by founding "Come as You Are" or CAYA.

Marki and Price chat with Tamica Jean-Charles on her journey in journalism, becoming Charlottesville Tomorrow’s education and families reporter, and more.

This week, we're chatting with Karita Cunningham, owner of local daycare Rita's Bright Beginnings. We'll discuss the lessons she's learned through her work in childcare, her journey to directing her own center, maintaining a positive attitude, and more.

On this episode, we talk to Jae King or JAEWAR, a Brooklyn-born, Tidewater Virginia-raised musician, producer, and creative director who is passionate about creating art that transcends cultural divides and brings communities together. He is also the frontman of Jaewar & Vibe Riot.

Join us as we catch up with Erin Flowers, founder and owner of Flowers Playground. We chat about her experience as an entrepreneur, how being a part of the Charlottesville community influenced the development and growth of her business, and more.

This week we welcome Tasha Durrett to the Envision Radio studio. Tasha is the founder of Black Women Who Wine and a communications professional at Southern Environmental Law Center. Tune in to hear about her personal experiences in the wine and agritourism industries, her interest in land ownership and its relationship to generational wealth, and more.

Listen to this week's episode as we chat with Jessica Harris of The Equity Center at UVA where she focuses on community-based research. We'll also discuss how she serves her community through Empowered Players and as  board president for the Descendants of Enslaved Communities at UVA.

This week on Envision Radio we welcome Libby Edwards-Allbaugh back to the studio to chat about her experience as a female entrepreneur in the tax industry as co-owner of The Tax Ladies Inc., in addition to the importance of networking, volunteering, community connections, and more.

On this episode, we sit down  with Monica Quarles to discuss her journey as a professional athlete in the sport of Strong(wo)man, returning to her alma mater to be a school counselor, her private practice, and more!

This week we're welcoming Niya Bates to Envision Radio! Niya lead the research and interpretation of African American Life at Monticello and is currently a PhD Candidate in History & African American Studies at Princeton University.

On this episode, we're talking to Tamara Wilkerson-Dias, the visionary and founder of Good Soil Education, which helps families and people transform their financial health. She was listed on the Forbes "30 Under 30" list in 2017 and continues her work in financial literacy and resiliency across corporate, nonprofit, and K-12 education sectors.

This week we're joined by Deric Childress, local catering business owner and Operations Program Manager of The Equity Center at UVA. 

Listen as we chat with Jerrod Smith of WillowTree Inc. in addition to his involvement in several capacities regarding our local public school system and education initiatives.

Price talks with Jackie Martin, current Director of Community Partnerships and Health Equity at UVA Health, about her journey to her current position and passion for improving health equity.

Price and Ravi welcome Asia Green to the Envision Radio to chat about her experience interning to now working at Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR), her goal of creating a sense of belonging and inclusivity, and more.

Ravi and Price chat with Kelli Palmer of WillowTree to discuss her plans to further build diversity, equity, and inclusion at the company, her experience as a lifelong learner, her active engagement within our local community, and more.

Price and Ravi are joined by Chris and Wendy Cooper from Pilgrim Baptist Church to discuss their lives as pastors and their journey to being the first Black-owned Montessori school in Charlottesville serving the 10th & Page and Westhaven neighborhoods.

Ravi and Price welcome Matt Harmon, founder of Harmony Wine, to the studio to discuss his experience becoming a business owner, being named "the voice of Virginia wine," the state of the wine industry, and more!

Price and Ravi welcome Janasha Bradford to Envision Radio to discuss her "Mahogany and Friends" children's book series, series, winning the 2024 Proclamation Award from the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, and more.

Price welcomes Raylaja Waller to the studio to chat about being a City of Promise alumna and employee, being a mom to a 3-year-old daughter, coaching middle school cheerleading, and her experiences in Charlottesville City Schools as a substitute teacher, instructional assistant and plenty more.

Price welcomes Richard "Freeman" Allan in the studio to talk about his new book "A History of Racism in Charlottesville - A Journey Toward Understanding" as well as his experiences teaching in high school, operating an international business, being an officer in the Army, hiking the Appalachian trail, co-founding and grant-writing with the Veteran's Service Corp outpost on...