River City Podcast

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Elizabeth McMasters is here to talk with Jess Ellett more about this topic and to offer some guidance for anyone that might experience a crisis with a loved one.  Elizabeth explains what an Emergency Custody Order (ECO) is and how to get one. She also explains more about the option of a Temporary Detention Order  and what the process is in Virginia for obta...

Evan Silverstein has been in the  home improvement  and design world for most of his career.  Today he joins Jess Ellett to talk about ways homeowners can improve the value of their home with flooring.  Colonial Floors of VA is different in many ways. Their team has always has an eye on room functionality and purpose and they are well-trained in order to educate their clients on the best solutions...

Under the guidance of Survivor Experts, ImPACT Virginia seeks to interrupt and prevent human trafficking by raising public awareness about this hidden form of abuse and growing public health concern. Through small and large scale trainings, they hope to inspire people from all disciplines to take an active role in Virginia's effort to stop the exploitation that is happening in communities acr...

Kids on First Foundation is passionate about baseball. They are also firm believers that representation matters and that is  why they are so committed to creating access and opportunities for youth athletes in urban areas. CEO and Founder Sherry Cerny fills us in on what her organization is doing in the Richmond community by providing the opportunity for kids to learn life skills and to play baseb...

Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.  One of their biggest fundraisers every year is the RIMBY Festival and it is coming up soon! RIMBY stands for Right in my Backyard . The RIMBY Festival truly celebrates our town with local music, beer, food and l...

Today we are also joined by Sarah Bradley and Dr. Dan Moore. Sarah is the Communications Manager for Wilton Construction. Dr. Dan is the owner the RevMed in Richmond, Virginia and he is a Direct Primary Care physician.  We also have a call in to Jessie Black who is the Mitigation Manager for Wilton Construction. We have a big issue with mold in Virginia with the extreme humidity combined with rain...

Thrive Virginia uses person-centered and collaborative services to empower those fighting poverty to achieve individualized prosperity and community connections. Today we are talking to Lynette Diaz, who currently serves as the Director of Economic Empowerment for Thrive Virginia. Lynette is a community leader with 13 years of experience working with youth and families in both public and nonprofit...

Vicki Yeroian started off as a volunteer at Podium RVA in 2009, in 2014 she became the Program Director and in 2020, she transitioned to the role of Executive Director where she continues to impact Greater Richmond and the Tri Cities today! Kavin Jackson has been a part of the Podium since his freshman year of high school. After his HS graduation, he studied mass communications at VCU and was the...

South Richmond Rotary joins us to announce their 10th Annual Corvette Raffle and Casino Night Gala coming up April 22nd. This event and corvette raffle are the biggest fundraisers of the year and it allows South Richmond Rotary to donate a lot of money to their amazing non-profit groups including the two main beneficiaries this year, which are Mason's Toy Box and Veterans & Athletes Unite...

Today we are talking to Richmond Radio legend Bill Bevins, who has been the voice of Richmond for over 50 years on both radio and television.  From his top-rated shows on B103 and Lite 98 to his daily CBS6 TV show, Virginia This Morning, his humor and storytelling abilities shine through. His many awards include the prestigious Virginia Communications Hall of Fame induction .  We can still tune in...

Stephen Glover is a dynamic, results-driven leader with a consistent record of improving business operations and the client experience. He has taken on many challenges, like turning wrenches on the AMA Super-bike motorcycle racing circuit, running ultramarathons, training alongside members of military special operations, helping professional athletes improve, plus working with veteran non-profits...

Thrive Virginia uses person-centered and collaborative services to empower those fighting poverty to achieve individualized prosperity and community connections. Today we are talking to Leila Ward who is an Education Specialist at Thrive Virginia in New Kent and facilitates the Project Discovery program in Charles City High School. Project Discovery is a college and career readiness program which...

Thrive Virginia uses person-centered and collaborative services to empower those fighting poverty to achieve individualized prosperity and community connections. Today we are talking to Angela Crawley who is the Early Childhood Education Director.  Her program provides support to families during pregnancy and the first few years of a child’s life. These services are provided free-of-charge to fami...

Thrive Virginia uses person-centered and collaborative services to empower those fighting poverty to achieve individualized prosperity and community connections. Haley Moog is the Community Health Specialist at Thrive Virginia.  She focuses on issues like rural food access, food distribution services and multiple other public  health Initiatives. For more information on Thrive Virginia, please vis...

Thrive Virginia uses person-centered and collaborative services to empower those fighting poverty to achieve individualized prosperity and community connections. Today we are talking with Liz Brown. Liz is a Family Specialist at Thrive Virginia. She has helped many families find solutions related to affordable housing and transportation but also focuses on the overall impact families face when dea...

Thrive Virginia uses person-centered and collaborative services to empower those fighting poverty to achieve individualized prosperity and community connections. Lawson Craighill works with kids and teens who've experienced domestic and/or sexual violence as one of Thrive's child counselors. She decided to pursue her master's in clinical mental health counseling after working in a s...

Dr. Joseph Capri, D.C. was born in Sarasota, Florida and has moved 56 times! He has been in & out of Richmond for most of his life. His ultimate goal is to help make the City of Richmond less selfish, because it’s hard to think about others when you’re hurting. He has been helping people in muscle & joint pain for over 20 years! He started as a massage therapist and has been a Doctor of Ch...

National Senior Independence Month is observed every year in February. This month allows senior citizens and community members to share resources that help the elderly live independent and full lives. Sarah Bradley shares some of the things that   help make it possible for Richmonds elderly residents to live their best lives. This includes a great resourse for taxes, transportation, caregiver serv...

Jess spoke with Sarah Matalavage about her newly formed nonprofit, that will be providing books to children & promoting childhood literacy this summer.  Sarah believes that it is important to have access to books early on in life during a critical part of development,  as it sets the foundation for a love of reading and a life of learning. The Enchanting Bookmobile aims to get books into the h...

Rebecca Blackwell joins us from the Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia,  a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building the fundamental element of strong communities - healthy relationships, marriages and active fathers.   FFVA is for individuals who are committed to bettering their formative relationships and families. They are a trusted resource for skills-based programs and events for relational we...

Sarah Bradley is here to talk about tips that will help us when the temperature drops! We chat about what temperatures should alert us to start taking action, how to prevent water pipes from freezing and how to thaw them if they do freeze. Sarah also talks about why pipes freezing is such a huge and costly issue.  Many homes were effected in Richmond with the last cold temps and they all could hav...

We had an enlightening talk with the Executive Director of He She Ze and We -Shannon McKay (she/her) about her  role as an educator, facilitator, parent, and advocate. Shannon has been learning and sharing her experience and expertise since she founded He She Ze and We 10 years ago.   Shannon spreads awareness of the needs of the community and educates about the complexities of gender identity, be...

TeamLogic IT is a nationwide, network of business and technology experts. Their professionals lead teams of engineers and certified technicians to facilitate IT solutions that help your business streamline efficiency, enhance security against bad actors, viruses, and human error, that ultimately saves you time & money.   Kyle began a career within the US Secret Service as an Officer and quickl...

With more than 25 years of experience, Margaretha Valderas formed Valderas Financial in January of 2015. They work with passionate entrepreneurs in the service, real estate, and construction areas.  Valderas Financial has significant experience working with start-ups and franchises. In addition, Valderas Financial services high net worth individuals with complicated tax issues. With decades of exp...

Richmond ToolBank's Executive Director Toby Vernon is back at River City Podcast to share what their motto- "Together, we do more good" really means.  They lend over $1 million dollars in tools and equipment to community based organizations! Tools are borrowed by hundreds of organizations that lead to over 1,000 projects each year. Contributing to Richmond ToolBank really means cont...