Vera House Studios

Vera House Podcast

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A creative dispatch with Richmond entrepreneurs, founders, and modern creatives shaping the future — one story, one project, one idea at a time. Recorded in Richmond, Virginia, Vera House is where conversation meets craft. From local legends to global movements, this is for makers, artists, creators, and doers.

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From Keys to Care: Tehran Jones is Making Senior Transitions Easier for Families in Virginia #005 08.08.2025 37:51

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here From growing up in Richmond, Virginia’s Jackson Ward and the projects of Gilpin Court, to breaking a cycle of incarceration, Tehran “Tye” Jones has lived a story of resilience, redemption, and relentless drive. In this powerful conversation, Myke sits down with Tye as he opens up about his father’s 28-year prison sentence, the moment fatherhood...

Richmond Poop Water, Leo the Mobster, Ancient Pyramids, and Other Fun Tales - Unscripted #004 01.08.2025 54:03

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here We start with Richmond's ambitious plan to fix the James River's decades-long sewage problem, but somehow end up exploring everything from naked beach regulars to ancient pyramid conspiracies. Our studio's wild past as Smitty's bar reveals a darker side of Richmond history involving Leo Joseph Coury, a restaurant mogul turne...

How Katie Brown Ditched Her 9-to-5 to Build a 70K Food Brand on Instagram #003 04.07.2025 45:00

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here In this episode, Myke sits down with Katie Brown, a local Richmond founder of Real Food With Gratitude, to dive deep into her journey from corporate sales to building a 70K follower food brand on Instagram. Katie shares the brutal honest truth about content creation, the pivot from photography to video content, and how she monetizes her passion...

Richmond Restaurants: Fires, Failures, and Fortune (Shockoe Bottom, Kava Club, Brenner Pass, AI artists & the future of culture) - Unscripted #002 30.06.2025 51:03

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here A fire ripped through Shockoe Bottom this week, engulfing The Daily Menu and forcing neighboring businesses to shut their doors. But the story doesn’t end with the smoke. In this episode, we dig into the real issues at the heart of Richmond’s downtown decline—from empty night markets and neglected neighborhoods to the quiet collapse of overhype...

Richmond vs. Nova Beef (Allianz amphitheater buzz, pickleball mural controversy, dream houses on the James) - Unscripted #001 21.06.2025 44:15

Got thoughts? Throw them at us by sending a text here Welcome to the Vera House podcast — a creative editorial in audio form. No scripts, no segments—just an open conversation at the intersection of culture, brand, creativity, and our journey to building something real in a city like Richmond. In this one, we cover: — The new Allianz Amphitheater and why it’s already off to an interesting start —...