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Envision Radio

United Way of Greater Charlottesville

Co-hosted by Markiana Smith and Price Thomas, Envision Radio is a partnership between WINA, United Way of Greater Charlottesville, and City of Promise to have authentic and candid conversations about our community, focused on racial equity as it relates to economic mobility rooted in education, health, housing and workforce development.

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Episode 168 - Simona Holloway

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2025/04/24

This week we're welcoming Simona Holloway to the #EnvisionRadio studio! Join in as we talk about how she spent 36 years helping clients find transportation solutions for all budgets, lifestyles, and more with Colonial Auto Center, her role as a community leader over the years via organizations including JABA Charlottesville and Women United in Philanthropy, her passion for the arts and involvement with Live Arts and plenty more!

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Episode 167 - Kelsey Waters

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2025/04/17

Join Markiana and Price as they welcome Kelsey Waters, Provider Network Coordinator and a Network2Work Coach for Network2Work@PVCC to the Envision Radio studio to discuss her experience with the US Air Force, going from seeking a job with Network2Work to her current role, her involvement with The Haven, advice for jobseekers including students and veterans, and more!

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Episode 166 - Raye Elliott

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2025/04/07

This week on #EnvisionRadio Markiana and Price host Raye Elliott, Co-Founder and Executive Director of FLIPP Inc, a Dillwyn-based nonprofit that works to reduce employment barriers for disadvantaged populations and empower low-income communities with renewable energy training. Join us for a conversation about her inspiration behind FLIPP, Inc, balancing work and serving on multiple boards and committees, advice for starting sustainable and impactful community programs, and more.

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Episode 165 - Judy Jones Pointer

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2025/03/24

This week on #EnvisionRadio we're chatting with Judy Jones Pointer, who has served 16 years at the Program Administrator for the Office for Diversity at the UVA School of Medicine! We'll chat about defining moments in her role, her work increasing opportunities for underrepresented students, her engagement with community organizations like Women United in Philanthropy and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and more.

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Episode 164 - Jala Tyler

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2025/03/17

This week on #EnvisionRadio we're chatting with Jala Tyler of Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)! As the Marketing and Outreach Manager for LEAP, she'll tell us about her thoughts on the intersection of environmentalism and community development, what challenges she sees local communities facing in being environmentally sustainable, her passion for environmental advocacy, and more.

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Episode 163 - Dr. Tamara Ryan

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2025/03/13

We're chatting with Tamara Ryan this week on #EnvisionRadio! As the Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion with County of Albemarle we'll discuss the challenges facing equity and inclusion efforts in Albemarle, her thoughts on what it takes to create an inclusive community, how she stays motivated, and more!

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Episode 162 - Dr. Mariane Asad Doyle

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2025/03/04

This week on #EnvisionRadio we're talking with Dr. Mariane Doyle, Executive Director/CEO of Center for Nonprofit Excellence! We'll chat about her career in education and public policy, how working in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations has shaped her leadership style, and more!

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Episode 161 - Lo Davis

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2025/02/18

This week on #EnvisionRadio we're talking with Lo Davis of Cav Futures and Cav Futures Foundation! We'll chat about his time as a student athlete, his passion for sports and community engagement, and more!

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Episode #160 - Latricia Giles

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2025/02/03

This week on #EnvisionRadio we're welcoming Latricia Giles of Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents - PHAR! Latricia is an advocate and activist for justice and focuses on issues like economic inequity, housing justice, and climate justice.

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Episode 159 - Kim Sheffield

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2025/02/03

Join us this week as we welcome Kimberly Sheffield to #EnvisionRadio! We'll chat about her experience transitioning from 17 years working in the insurance industry as a Life and Health Specialist to her current role at the Jefferson School Foundation as Director of Community Engagement, how she founded Kenly's Mission Outreach Ministry, and more.

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Episode 158 - Martize Tolbert

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2025/01/18

This week on Envision Radio we're welcoming Martize Tolbert to the studio! Martize is currently the National Director of Client and Community Engagement at The Fountain Fund, where, in his own words, he is "a walking manifestation of the organization's success." We'll chat about his job and journey to get there, his extensive travels, the Guns Down, Gloves Up program, and more.

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Episode 157 - Zach Hall

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2025/01/15

This week we're chatting with Zach Hall on #EnvisionRadio! Zach is a Charlottesville native entrepreneur and music artist, so we'll chat about the influences that shaped his passion for music and entrepreneurism, incorporating nonprofit initiatives into his businesses, how he helps other music creators, and more.

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Episode 156 - Valerie Gregory

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2025/01/03

This week we're welcoming Valerie Gregory to #EnvisionRadio! We'll chat about her journey as a local teacher, elementary school principal, and work in higher education, the importance of equity in early education, and more.

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Episode 155 - Tasia White

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2024/12/16

This week in our 155 episode we're welcoming Tasia White to #EnvisionRadio! Tasia is currently the Director of Program Management & Strategic Initiatives at the Piedmont Housing Alliance, a Real Estate Agent, AND Rapper!! We'll chat about how she started her music journey, upcoming music projects, her work promoting financial literacy for all and more.

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Episode 154 - Marki and Price Holiday Special

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2024/12/12

This week is a Price and Marki Holiday Special! No guest this week just our two favorite #EnvisionRadio hosts talking about everything under the sun! We'll chat about all things Charlottesville, Holiday traditions, the best holiday songs, a look back on our year, and more.

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Episode #153 - Jay James

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2024/11/25

This week we're welcoming Jay James to #EnvisionRadio! Jay is currently the Sports Director for the Charlottesville Radio Group and the Intake Director of The Bridge Ministry. We'll chat about how he started his journey in radio, the importance of the Bridge Ministry, all things sports and more. Jay is also the person who helps make Envision Radio possible every week in the background so we are excited to bring him to the mic.

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Episode #152 - Juana Dent

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2024/11/12

This week we're welcoming Juana Dent to #EnvisionRadio! Juana is the Entrepreneurial Impact Manager at the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC). We'll chat about her role in helping local entrepreneurs make a plan for their businesses, what inspired her to start her own business, balancing motherhood with her career and more.

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Episode #151 - Deanna McDonald

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2024/10/28

This week we're welcoming Deanna McDonald to #EnvisionRadio! Deanna is the Founder of RN HEARTwork, LLC. We'll chat about her role as a community health worker, health equity for underserved communities, her faith during difficult times, and more.

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Episode 150 - Carrington Epperson

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2024/10/19

Markiana and Price chat with Carrington Epperson, owner of Chanterelle Cafe, to talk about her passion for vegan and allergy-friendly baking, her newsletter Nurturing Wind, living in the countryside, and more. She brought some of her vegan chocolate chip cookies for us to try, and we can confirm: 1,000/10.

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Episode 149 - Doreen Bonnet & Lisa Brown

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2024/10/10

Markiana and Price sit down with Doreen and Lisa of the Birth Sisters of Charlottesville. They'll chat about their diverse backgrounds and skills that lead them to their current journey, their approaches to supporting women during childbirth, how they address disparities in maternal health, and more.

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