Bumps N Banter presents:
A Cow Ran Off the Road and a Cat Scratched It
Listen in as Co-hosts Dee Lee and Christa Motley have heartwarming and funny conversations with students from Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade; current and former students of past guest Byron Morgan, an early childhood educator at Randolph Elementary School in Goochland County. May the jokes and chatter bring laughter and lift your spirits.
Show website: Inspireindeed.me
christamotley Bumps N Banter November 11th, 2022
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Tags: Byron Morgan, Inspire InDeed, RVA, WRIR
Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: The Post Election Blues
It’s just us today, talking post election blues.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics November 10th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Women Leadership in Research and Data
Lauren Snellings, Research Director, Voices for Virginia’s Children
Lauren Snellings is the Research Director for Voices for Virginia’s Children. Lauren is responsible for providing data and research expertise that informs our policy work. She manages the Virginia KIDS COUNT data platform, supporting the Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT efforts. She also leads our 2020 Census advocacy and education initiatives. She is an appointed Commissioner on the Virginia Complete Count Commission, serving as a trusted voice and resource to make sure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census, including our youngest children.
Lauren is an epidemiologist with a strong research background having most recently worked at the Center on Society and Health studying social determinants of health. Lauren earned her Masters in Public Health from Virginia Commonwealth University and graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education. In her free time she likes to do yoga and spend time outdoors. She is excited to use her skills and talent to further the data-informed advocacy at Voices.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics November 3rd, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Women and Community Engagement
Today we talk with Maya Walters about engaging in various community programs, developing a leadership vision, and of course, radio.
Maya Walters is a Richmond transplant, arriving in August of 2010 to study at Virginia Commonwealth University, later graduating with a B.A. in History. She serves as a community liaison in the realms of education, recreation, culture, and the arts. She launched Silly Hearts LLC in the summer of 2022, her goal to provide accessible, informed, culture-minded care to families of the greater Richmond community.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics October 27th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Community Leaders Discussing Gun Violence – Part II – Replay
Today we talk with women in local leadership about the community response to gun violence, the role of funeral services, and the intersection of domestic violence. Our guests today are:
Chenice Brown-Johnson, founder of Just C, is a native of Richmond, Va. She started Just C because she experienced what youth of today currently experience and understands the importance of having a trusted adult in their lives. Chenice uses real life triumphs to mentor young people by connecting, developing, and empowering them to heal and flourish. Aside from her passion for youth, Chenice has three sons and is the wife of a youth football coach. She is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan and loves exploring new things with friends.
We then share a short NPR documentary on teens and gun violence.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics October 20th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: An Evolution in Community Leadership with Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell
Today we talk with Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell about health, wellness, and the evolution of a community leader through response to community needs.
Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell is a Professional Curator for health and wellness and networking events. Her interactive sessions in the fields of education and mental health have impacted thousands for over 20 years. She is a change agent with a proven track record of success. Her clientele boasts immediate transformation during her powerful coaching sessions. Affectionately called the self-care guru, she advocates for equity and accessibility of mental health services in BIPOC communities through her work as co-owner of Avail Outpatient Counseling. As founder of the Education Connection Academy (ECA) nonprofit, she has spearheaded many accomplished philanthropic projects, including creating healing spaces for hundreds of people each year. Dr. Blackwell specializes in nonpharmaceutical interventions such as mindfulness, movement, and medicinal herbs to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Through her gift of storytelling and dance, she has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. The international motivational speaker received her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech University and M.Ed. and BA from Virginia State University where she studied communications, literature, and leadership. A true multi-hyphenate, she shares her offerings as a licensed mental health professional, grant writer, certified Reiki Master Teacher, and Fitness, CPR, and ESL Instructor.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics October 13th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Community Leaders Discussing Gun Violence – Part II
Today we talk with women in local leadership about the community response to gun violence, the role of funeral services, and the intersection of domestic violence. Our guests today are:
Chenice Brown-Johnson, founder of Just C, is a native of Richmond, Va. She started Just C because she experienced what youth of today currently experience and understands the importance of having a trusted adult in their lives. Chenice uses real life triumphs to mentor young people by connecting, developing, and empowering them to heal and flourish. Aside from her passion for youth, Chenice has three sons and is the wife of a youth football coach. She is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan and loves exploring new things with friends.
We then share a short NPR documentary on teens and gun violence.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics October 6th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Community Leaders Discussing Gun Violence – Part I
Today we talk with women in local leadership about the community response to gun violence, the role of funeral services, and the intersection of domestic violence. Our guests today are:
Nickia Bland
Nickia Bland is a native of Petersburg, Virginia. She is a 96 graduate of Matoaca High School. She obtained her bachelor’s from Hampton University in 2000. Nickia currently serves at the CEO of her family business, Bland Funeral Homes in Petersburg, Virginia. Her grandfather began the business in 1952. Preserving the rich legacy her grandfather and parents passed down to her is something she values deeply. She is committed to ensuring that the same caring, dignified, professional and personal services she watched them provide to the community continues to be the hallmark standard in which she operates the family business. They have been blessed to serve the community for 70 years this year!
Nickia is also the Lead Business Counselor for the Women’s Business Center of RVA. The WBC Richmond provides one-on-one counseling, training, technical assistance, networking, and resources vital to the success of women and minority entrepreneurs in the Richmond area. She absolutely loves working in this role because she has a passion for helping women achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Nickia believes that one of the most important factors needed to grow and transform our communities is through economic development. It is important that we connect with one another and support one another to ensure that this happens, especially in the communities that are suffering. She firmly
believes that being a “boss” means nothing if you are not helping others elevate with you.
In the community, Nickia is a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church, Petersburg and is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is the mom to four beautiful children,
Cindy CaprilesCindy joined the Safe Harbor team in 2015 as a bilingual counselor and is now the Clinical Director. She provides trauma-informed individual and group therapeutic counseling services to adult and child survivors of sexual and/or domestic violence and human trafficking.
She earned her License as a Clinical Social Worker in 2017. Cindy received her Master’s degree and Bachelor degree in Social Work from VCU. She was recognized in Style Weekly 30 under 30 in 2020.Cindy is passionate about her work with those who have experienced complex trauma and has focused her career in the field of trauma, sexual/domestic violence, and human trafficking. She supervises Safe Harbors interns and staff working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. Her professional training includes play therapy, family therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, and mindfulness.
Cindy helps her clients recognize their own resilience, and her work is informed by her strong belief in the human capacity for healing and growth.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics September 29th, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Carving Your Own Path with Jenn Roberts
Jennifer Roberts
Jenn Roberts is an equity strategist, facilitator and social designer working at the intersections of systems change, equity, innovation and design. She is the CEO of Versed Education Group, a consultancy that helps organizations turn their good intentions into equitable, anti-racist action through interactive learning experiences and dynamic coaching. In 2020, she founded Colored Girls Liberation Lab, an intergenerational healing, dreaming and innovation space for Black women that assists them in dreaming up and designing their most liberated lives. Her biggest pleasures are dancing and being mommy to her spunky and creative 10-year old daughter.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics September 22nd, 2022
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Women & Politics presents:
Women & Politics: Progressive Primary Care in Community Clinics with Dr. Suzanne Arnold – rebroadcast
We are rebroadcasting our show with Stephanie Arnold, and congrats on the opening of her practice: Seven Hills Family Practice
Dr. Stephanie Arnold
Dr. Arnold was born and raised in Hampton, VA and attended undergraduate school at VCU. She started working as support staff at a local indepdendent abortion clinic in 2008 and continued working there until she entered medical school. After completing her residency in 2018, she returned to Richmond with the plan to open her own practice with progressive and inclusive values. She is targeted to open her clinic: Seven Hills Family Practice in the Fall of 2022. They will be offering abortion care in addition to primary care, with primary care as a subscription model (vs traditional fee-for-service) and affordable regardless of insurance status. She believes prescription models are an alternative to current health infrastructure which she views as corrupted by profiteering and private equity.
She is also a burlesque artist and has been performing since 2011.
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Carol Olson Women & Politics September 15th, 2022
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