In this informative episode, Jess Ellett interviews Honesty Liller, CEO of The McShin Foundation. Honesty is a woman in long-term recovery from addiction who has been drug and alcohol free since May 27, 2007. Honesty's mission as CEO is firmly rooted in community outreach and involvement. She gets to walk in her purpose every day helping those in t…

Many small businesses hire their children to help out in one way or another. But what are some of the benefits and what are some tips on doing it the right way? Today, Retha Valderas stops by to chat with host Jess Ellett about hiring your children to help with tasks and duties at your family business. Valderas Financial prides themselves in their …

Today, we are joined by the owner of RevMed, Dr. Dan Moore. Dr. Dan is a local, on-call Direct Primary Care physician in Richmond, Virginia. Also joining us is Christian Mosier who is the President of a health benefit solution firm called BenX Consulting Group. Direct primary care is an increasingly popular option for covering the cost of medical c…

Buying used will save you money but it can be scary for many car shoppers. Trying to figure out the history of the vehicle, whether the price is fair, if the warrantee is worth the additional dollars and making sure you don't head home with a lemon to name a few things. A used vehicle will cost less based on sticker price alone — but that's not whe…

Infinity Health is truly your one stop shop for beauty and wellness. They have over 12 years of experience and continue to educate themselves regularly on this ever changing industry. Today, Host Jess Ellett chats with the owner of Infinity Health, Madison Shropshire along with her Medical Director, Kelly Anderson. And this episode is all about Inj…

Jess chats with Infinity health about the little secret to big energy and glow! Whether you're seeking a natural energy lift, detoxification, or an immune system boost, their wellness injections offer a convenient and effective solution. Whether you're seeking a natural energy lift, detoxification, or an immune system boost, wellness injections off…

Welcome to Richmond's only project-based learning high school! Today, host Jess Ellett talks to Dr. Hitchcock, who was named the second Head of School at Lynnhaven in 2023. Lynnhaven School provides an innovative, small school model that deeply values and sees each student as an individual. They offer a stark contrast to traditional schools that of…

Business owners! The PTET could be significant as you start working on your 2023 taxes! Under Virginia law, pass-through entities (PTEs) can choose to pay Virginia income tax at the entity level, and eligible owners of the PTE can receive corresponding credits. The general effect of this is to transfer the Virginia income tax liability on the PTE's…

On January 1, 2024 a new reporting requirement went into effect that requires millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, was passed to enhance transparency in entity s…

In February 2017, Jill Zebrowski Cichowicz’s twin brother died from Fentanyl poisoning. To help manage her grief, and as a way to bring something positive out of her family’s devastation, Jill created the Scott Zebrowski Scholarship Fund in partnership with the The McShin Foundation, a Richmond based addiction treatment center. In both 2019 and 202…

The IYG’s travel baseball program strives to develop young people into successful athletes and leaders with character and a passion for excellence, both in baseball and in life, by focusing on five core principles: individual development, teamwork, sportsmanship and respect, leadership and competition. Tyler LeClair acquired the baseball program in…

Cedar -Richmond Center for Eating and Anxiety Disorders offers expert eating and anxiety care in a comforting environment. They use evidenced based treatments with a team of Therapists, Dietitians, Coaches and Mentors. Richmond Center for Eating Disorders was created in 2021, based on the alarming rise of eating disorders in the community and the o…

Founded in 2001, Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan (HFHP) is a locally run, independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity and is responsible for the Powhatan County area in Virginia. Today Jess speaks to Executive Director Susan Winiecki about the critical home repairs that have been taking place in Powhatan County over the years, the homes being bui…

Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) offers young men a safe place where they can talk about what is really going on in their lives, as well as a community of mentors and peers who listen, believe in them and help them make better choices. Warren McCrickard is the Executive Director of Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia and he j…

Today, host Jess Ellett chats with the Co-Owner and Founder of METAFITRX; Metabolic Fitness Prescriptions, Melissa Ambrose. Melissa provides insight about why diets tend to stop working over time, offers clarity on how Body Composition compares to BMI and gives recommendations on how to incorporate a fitness routine into your overall wellness plan.…

Kristin Peck joins Jess Ellett on River City Podcast to talk about what The Areola Restoration Center is doing to help women be fully restored physically and emotionally with 3D Nipple Tattooing Post Mastectomy. They also discuss the educational need in our country for both the medical community and the survivor community to understand that there i…

Forward Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting working, single parents and their children in the Greater Richmond area who are in the midst of a financial crisis. Their mission is "Empowering Action to Move Forward" - "Navigating life's challenges as a community with Strength, Perseverance, Persistence, and Purposefulness." RCP Host Jess …

So many of us have been touched by addiction and the crisis is involving younger ages each year. September is Recover Month and we thought it was important to talk to an organization that s helping our community every day. Journey House Recovery is a holistic, peer recovery program teaching individuals to live a recovery lifestyle and achieve a thr…

Today, Jess talks with their Executive Director, Jennifer Case. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of non-profit experience, with over 10 of those in early childhood development. She is passionate about supporting individuals and families and has spent her career focused on creating a community where all individuals and families…

Innovitamin Solutions is here to help you feel your best from the inside out! Their experienced Registered Nurses are dedicated to providing MOBILE IV & IM vitamin therapy services to each and every client in a stress-free, comfortable environment of your choice while still being in full compliance with the highest industry standards and regulation…

Dr. Joseph Capri, D.C. is back to talk to Jess Ellett about his new concierge chiropractic membership program and his continued success getting 88% of patients out of pain, in just three visits! Three of Dr. Capris patients join us to share their stories, so you can hear it directly from them. Dr. Capri is becoming knows as "The Pain Killer" but he…

Cindy Shufflebarger is the Executive Director of P23 Retreat. She is a published author who founded a nonprofit with her husband called P23 Retreat. Their mission is in serving grieving parents. Having experienced the death of a child herself, Cindy has a heart for offering encouragement to those walking a similar journey. Cindy joined Jess Ellett …

Heidi Winton-Stahle is an Energy Medicine, Clinical Practitioner. Her company, Elemental Healing, is located in Richmond Virginia. Heidi utilizes simple and effective methods of energy medicine to improve the immune system, alleviate pain, cure illness of all kinds, reduce allergies, improve sleep, correct hormones, bring emotional balance, heart h…

We were just out at the 2023 RIMBY Festival at Hardywood Brewery having such a great time. RIMBY stands for Right In My Back Yard - a A FREE OUTDOOR festival highlighting all of the fun and unique things going on in our backyard, RVA. ⁠This is a fundraising event to help support the amazing Beyond Boundaries organization and to bring local nonprofi…

Rich Franklin has a passion for people and technology. He was fortunate enough to begin his career with one of the country's largest wireless carriers. There, he held positions in the call center, inside the store environment in various capacities and has had multiple levels of leadership, both in the corporate and indirect spaces. Rich's journey l…

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month (ABAM), and all month long, the Alzheimer's Association is holding special events to share facts about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. What a perfect time to talk to Elizabeth McMasters about how her law firm helps in supporting families with loved ones who are suffering. This is a must listen …

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 Or…

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 …

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 expl…

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 opportunit…

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 celebr…

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 Virg…

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 wi…

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, …

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 Maso…

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 Communicatio…

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 athlet…

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 Discover…

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. T…

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…

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 fo…

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 hea…

Annie Dietz is a Success Mentor who offers Business Consulting and Personal Development Coaching for those that are ready to align their life to live more fully and successfully! Upon entering the workforce, Annie was drawn to work for small companies where she saw the opportunity to get paid to learn new things while having the opportunity to make…

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 mas…

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 re…

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 Enchan…

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 ski…

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 Richmon…

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 educate…

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 th…