40 Lessons
By Todd B. Waldo - 40 Lessons Podcast
40 LessonsApr 14, 2020
40 Lessons - Episode 60 - Lessons from the movement with Marc Cheatham
For the season finale of the 40 Lessons Podcast, Marc Cheatham joins Todd B. Waldo to talk about the last ten years of The Cheats Movement and the impact it has had on Richmond. They reminisce about Marc’s journey through 90’s hip hop and the impact 2020 has had so far on his family, career and service to his community.
Marc Cheatham is a creator of The Cheats Movement. The Cheats Movement is a multi-media platform that celebrates the Richmond region as a hub for music, art, culture, and diversity. The Cheats Movement has been voted one of the best independent media platforms in Richmond and Marc has become one of the leading voices for Richmond's hip-hop community. In 2018, Marc transformed his popular podcast into a radio show which airs biweekly on WRIR 97.3 FM. Professionally, Marc serves as Director of Constituent Services and Casework for Senator Tim Kaine. He is married to Aria Cheatham and together they have a 5-year old son named Cameron. Learn more about The Cheats Movement at thecheatsmovement.com.
The spotlight for this episode is Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities works with schools, businesses, and communities to achieve success by addressing prejudices, in all forms, in order to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity, and enhance local trust. Through workshops, retreats, and customized programs that raise knowledge, motivation, and skills, VCIC develops leaders who work together to achieve success throughout the Commonwealth. Learn more at inclusiveva.org.
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40 Lessons - Episode 59 - Lessons from sowing seeds and Black places with Duron Chavis
Outside on a Saturday morning, Duron Chavis sits down at Canvas with Todd B. Waldo to discuss his “Resiliency Garden,” a project being constructed outside the VCU Institute of Contemporary Art in Richmond. They discuss the importance of Black spaces, authenticity and collaboration. Duron also shares stories from his life growing up in Richmond that still impact his family and his work as an educator and change maker.
Duron Chavis started his career in community advocacy as first a volunteer then an employee of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of VA. He worked as a museum coordinator developing programs and conducting guided tours for groups of all ages and backgrounds. In 2003 he founded the highly acclaimed Happily Natural Day festival as a grassroots effort to supplement the summer jazz concert that was held annually at the institution. Presently Duron is engaged in coordinating innovative and dynamic initiatives around the topics of urban agriculture and food security in a culturally relevant way. In 2009 he launched the Richmond Noir Market, a Saturday farmer’s market targeting low income communities located in what the USDA has designated as food deserts in Richmond Virginia. 2012 marked the development of the McDonough Community Garden, an urban agriculture project that promotes sustainable food growing, horticultural therapy and environmental stewardship.
The spotlight for this episode is Happily Natural Day, a powerful summer festival dedicated to holistic health, cultural awareness and social change. Founded at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond Virginia in 2003, the festival has grown from a one day festival to a three day event called Black Freedom Weekend. Through community partnerships and the support of socially responsible individuals and organizations, Happily Natural has become one of the most anticipated annual grassroot events in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Happily Natural focuses on social change and holistic health & wellness. Since inception, it has placed a specific focus on natural haircare, cultural heritage, and naturopathic medicine. Workshops are held annually on modalities for holistic healing, natural haircare & naturopathic medicine. Lectures on history, culture and heritage as it relates to Africans in America & throughout the Diapora are presented by scholars of wide & diverse backgrounds and specialties. Learn more at thenaturalfestival.com
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40 Lessons - Episode 58 - Lessons from the pivot with Yewande Austin
Todd B. Waldo travels to Petersburg Virginia for a conversation with Yewande Austin. They talk about the impact this year has had on their professional and personal lives. And Yewande shares insight from her work across continents to help us understand what is possible for our communities in America.
From MTV to the historic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dr. Yewande Austin’s socially charged music has taken center stage with musical icons from the Black Eyed Peas to Maroon 5, but it is her work as a lecturer, social activist and honorary U. S. Cultural Ambassador that has become her greatest achievement. Recognized as an expert in innovative leadership, diversity and inclusion, social impact and international development, her work has reached over 250,000 people in 30 countries including 23 nations across the continent of Africa. Dr. Austin was recently crowned as a Chief of the Obosi Kingdom in Anambra, Nigeria for her dedication to the African diaspora. Conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism from Stanford University, this award-winning TED speaker has also been recognized as a 2017 President Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award and 2018 African Global Chamber of Commerce Award honoree. She has been honored to serve as a 2019 American Heart Association Ambassador and was most recently named a 2020 CNBC “Rising Woman” – one of thirty-five women who are shaping the future of Africa through international development.
The spotlight for this episode is Change International that is leading the fight for gender equality. Equal opportunity. Equal compensation. Equal education, housing and healthcare. These are fundamental human rights that are denied to over 70% of girls and women across the globe. 131 million girls don't have access to education. Women account for over 50% of the global workforce, but earn up to 40% less than men. These disparities leave girls and women 10x more vulnerable to abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking and a lifetime of poverty. Change International’s humanitarian organization has empowered over 250,000 vulnerable women, children and human development professionals in 30 countries across North and South America, Europe including 23 African nations. Their empowerment curriculum teaches participants innovative methods that promote economic and social freedom. Through creative and evidence-based methods, Change International's education, leadership and capacity building programs are restoring the voices that have been silenced by poverty and oppression. When you empower women, you change the world! Learn more at changeinternational.org
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40 Lessons - Episode 57 - Lessons and questions from my daughter
Todd B. Waldo invites back to the podcast his daughter Samaya for a special conversation. They talk about this summer and their reactions to the pandemic. They also discuss Camp Diva with Girls for a Change (GFAC) and the impact it had this summer.
Since 2013, GFAC has focused more deeply on the empowerment and uplifting of a population whose needs are most unmet—Black girls and other girls of color. We, as an organization and movement, view this action as a first step to end the prejudice, poverty and lack of resources that leave Black girls and young women vulnerable at the margins of society.
Through GFAC programs, not only do girls create change by engaging in social change projects, but in the process, they learn problem-solving skills, as well as what it means to change policy and create movements. GFAC programs also focus on leadership skills, goal-planning, financial literacy, building a network, exposure, community engagement, skill-building, sisterhood building, and socio-emotional learning among other things. We also address various issues to include institutional racism, sexism, the digital divide, and the glass ceiling, which for many Black girls can be a concrete ceiling. Learn more at girlsforachange.org
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40 Lessons - Episode 56 - Lessons on love and business from Robert and Catina Jones
Robert and Catina Jones join Todd B. Waldo to share the journey from their first date to leading multiple businesses together as husband and wife. They talk about selflessness, commitment, communication and growth as well as the legacy they are building for their family and the community around them.
Catina Jones is the founder and Principal Broker of ICON Realty Group. With 15 years of providing a superior service experience for her clients, Catina and her team are committed to being your advocate and advisor throughout your real estate transaction. Catina’s real estate resume includes new construction, urban revitalization, historic and luxury home sales and marketing. As a successful business owner and entrepreneur, Robert has enjoyed over 25 years of accomplishments in the commercial industry. This high level of success lead to a natural and smooth transition into the commercial real estate industry. Robert serves as Chief Operating Officer of ICON Realty Group, LLC and leads the commercial division, ICON Commercial Group. He is also the owner of Parkside Barber Shop and Grooming Lounge.
The spotlights for this episode are Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation and Better Housing Coalition. VBCF is a statewide, Richmond-based nonprofit committed to the eradication of breast cancer through education and advocacy. Their goals include: Establish the eradication of breast cancer as a state and national priority; Advocate for the collective needs of people affected by breast cancer; Educate all Virginians on the facts about breast cancer. Learn more at vbcf.org. The Better Housing Coalition is the Richmond region’s largest nonprofit community development corporation. BHC creates high-quality homes for residents of modest means and empowers them with programs and tools to help them reach their fullest potential, at all stages of life. Their mission is to change lives and transform communities through high-quality, affordable housing. Learn more at betterhousingcoalition.org.
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40 Lessons - Episode 55 - Lessons from the old stories with Mighty Joshua
From his rehearsal studio, Independent Reggae Artist Mighty Joshua joins Todd B. Waldo to begin a new season of the 40 Lessons podcast. Mighty Joshua talks about growing up in Virginia and how it shaped his musical foundation. They talk about life on stage and at home as well as the work in community. And they talk about the pursuit of liberation in the midst of all that has happened in our world this year.
Mighty Joshua engages audiences by opening minds and activating bodies through song. Conscious lyrics flow freely to create distinctive refrains that pulse with pride against rhythms rooted in percussion. His soulful exploration in the evolution of sound creates an expression of reggae for the modern day.
Mighty Joshua plays in a multitude of arrangements including high energy live performances with support of his back-up band the Zion #5 and as an acoustic configuration known as Roots Covenant. From mountain top festivals, to intimate club gigs, he invites listeners of all ages to experience the spirit of reggae.
His musical roots in African percussion led to experimenting with sound and rhythm. Soon after exposure to Djembe and Djun Djun drums they became a part of his playing repertoire which also includes the Didgeridoo. Mighty Joshua played percussion and supplied backing vocals for Corey Harris albums “Father Sun, Mother Earth” and “Fulton Hill Blues” and has opened for several internationally acclaimed reggae acts including Steel Pulse, Culture w/ Kenyatta Hill, the Meditations, the Itals, and Ziggy Marley.
The spotlight for this episode is Makindu Children’s Program. Makindu Children’s Program is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Eugene, Oregon that supports a day resource facility called Makindu Children’s Centre (MCC) in a rural region of eastern Kenya. The Centre provides for the nutritional and medical needs of hundreds of destitute AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children, as well as access to primary education through high school, psychosocial support, advocacy, and vocational training. The children live in guardian homes in the community, and come to the Centre daily for food, recreation, bathing and laundering facilities, emotional support, and crisis intervention. Learn more at makindu.org
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40 Lessons - Episode 54 - Happy hour lessons on community and culture from Robey Martin
Robey Martin lives an unctuous soup of a life. During a day, she balances human resources and contract staffing for Remx Specialty Staffing (need a temp?). In that very same day, she's an online/tv/print personality who features food, spirits and culture primarily in Virginia.
You can find her over at WTVR CBS 6 as a co-host of the food podcast "Eat It, Virginia", author of Richmond's restaurant "hot list" and as their local food correspondent.
Other places where she is: Richmond Magazine, Virginia Living, Style Weekly, Richmond Times Dispatch, Beer Advocate, Richmond Grid, Virginia Craft Beer Magazine, or wherever good French fries are. Follow her food-centric life at @callmerobey and @eatitvirginia on Instagram.
The spotlight for this episode is Holli Fund. Holli Fund supports individuals in the Richmond-area food service industry who are experiencing an economic crisis such as injury, illness, death of an immediate family member, loss of income due to coronavirus restrictions, or other emergency. Workers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and/or are under doctor’s orders for a mandatory quarantine should ask for assistance. A food service worker can apply for assistance up to three months after a crisis occurs. Individuals must be currently employed in the food service industry to qualify or had been employed in the industry until coronavirus restrictions were mandated by the state in March 2020. Learn more at thehollifund.org
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40 Lessons - Episode 53 - Special Episode: Second Part of Lessons on Mental Health with James Harris
40 Lessons - Episode 52 - Special Episode: First Part of Lessons on Mental Health
If you need help or support, you can find resources from the National Alliance on Mental Illness ( nami.org / namicva.website ) Also checking out Men to Heal ( mentoheal.com ) for additional resources.
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40 Lessons - Episode 51 - Diving deep into lessons from Radiah Rhodes
40 Lessons - Episode 50 - Lessons on being and doing from Enjoli Moon
40 Lessons - Episode 49 - Loving and listening lessons from Mike Watts
40 Lessons - Episode 48 - Lessons on loving family and serving community from Anedra Bourne
Anedra Wiseman Bourne is a wife and mother of two, but by day she’s the Deputy Executive Director at Venture Richmond, Downtown Richmond’s Marketing organization. Anedra has spent most of her 20-plus year career focused on public relations, community outreach and marketing in the tourism industry. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering in the community and serves on various non-profit boards in leadership positions. Currently, she serves as the Board Chair for the Northside Family YMCA.
The spotlight for this episode is the Northside Family YMCA. Located on Old Brook Road beside John Marshall High School, the Northside Family YMCA has been serving Richmond for over 100 years. It is a resource within your community of men, women and children committed to bringing about lasting personal and social change. With a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors, the Y enables youth, adults, families and communities to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. Learn more at ymcarichmond.org/locations/northside
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40 Lessons - Episode 47 - Lessons from James Warren on fatherhood, friendship & fulfilling potential
James Warren is a storyteller and a strategist, passionate about the intersections of human and digital, and brands, culture and communities. He is the Founder and CEO of Share More Stories, which helps companies understand humans, one story at a time. James is also the Vice President of Brand Strategy at JMI, a marketing firm uniquely focused on brand community engagement. James studied economics and literature at Princeton University and creative writing at Columbia University. And for nearly 25 years, James has used his unique blend of creative writing, marketing, organizational development and innovation experience to help companies form lasting connections with their employees, consumers and communities. A sought after advisor, facilitator, contributor and convener, James also writes for Richmond magazine’s family column, serves on the board of directors of BridgePark, and is the founding organizer of The Solution Is Us. Originally from New York City, James and his family now call Richmond, Virginia home. Learn more at sharemorestories.com and johnsonmarketing.com
The spotlight for this episode is Richmond BridgePark Foundation. BridgePark is a proposed linear public park in Richmond that would span the James River and connect the riverfront experience to the City Center, on both sides of the James. The park would transform 9th Street (including a portion of the Manchester Bridge over the beautiful James River) into a world-class destination for biking, walking, art, education, events, and community engagement. Learn more at bridgeparkrva.com
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40 Lessons - Episode 46 - Lessons from running into the fire from Keron Tull
Keron Tull has been an active member of the City of Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the last 10 years. He has served in the role of Engine Company Lieutenant at Fire Station 11 located in Richmond’s Historic Church Hill community. Born in Georgetown, Guyana Keron immigrated to the US at an early age with his parents and after spending his formative years in Brooklyn, New York they settled in the Richmond area. After graduating high school, Lt. Tull joined the United States Marine Corps honorably serving during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Through this experience not only did he develop a true passion for servant leadership but also the ability to train and grow within a high-intensity team environment. The Marine Corps also instilled a drive for constant self-improvement, which propelled Keron to acquire his Bachelors of Science Degree focused in Electronic Engineering Technology. He currently volunteers as a Board Member of the Richmond Fire Foundation, the Executive Board of Brothers and Sisters Combined, and Advisor to the Urban League of Greater Richmond Leadership council where he previously served as Vice President. Above all else, Lt Keron Tull is first and foremost committed to his family, his wife Antionette and their four children Naja, Krystal, Dominique and Desean.
The spotlight for this episode is the Brothers and Sisters Combined Professional Firefighters, Inc. Founded in 1973, this organization is focused on promoting great habits and community service. Follow them on Facebook and learn more at bscpff.weebly.com
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40 Lessons - Episode 45 - Artist S. Ross Browne’s lessons from creating art that heals and reveals
40 Lessons - Episode 44 - Lessons on passion and fear from Dr. Hollee Freeman
Dr. Hollee Freeman is the Executive Director of the MathScience Innovation Center in Richmond, VA. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has worked as an elementary teacher, district math coach, national mathematics trainer, educational researcher, curriculum writer, and professor. She has authored numerous book chapters and articles focused on STEM, educational reform, gender, and educational equity in the US and abroad. She keeps very busy volunteering her time locally serving on several education boards and event committees. In addition, she is an adjunct instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she teaches a class focused on community engagement.
The MathScience Innovation Center (MSiC) provides extraordinary educational experiences in science, technology, and mathematics to K-12 students and educators in the metro Richmond, Virginia area, creating enthusiasm, inspiring innovation, and developing skills needed for STEM studies and careers. Learn more at mymsic.org.
The organization spotlight for this episode is The Human Connection. The Human Connection is a connection company curating unique opportunities for individuals and organizations that create space for exponential impact and social change. Learn more and follow them on Facebook and Instagram at The Human Connection Think Tank.
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40 Lessons - Episode 43 - The dope and different lessons from Kelli Lemon
Kelli is socially connecting people through food, sports, arts and education. This week she is celebrating the first year of her social cafe Urban Hang Suite in Richmond’s Historic Jackson Ward community! She is also the host for Coffee With Strangers where each week guests share with Kelli how they live, work, play and support all that Richmond has to offer. Season one included an interview with Kelli and Todd four years ago. Learn more about Kelli and Urban Hang Suite by following @likethefruit and @urbanhangsuiterva on Instagram.
The event spotlight for this episode is the Hardywood Gingerbread House Challenge with Better
Housing Coalition, Sunday, November 3 Noon – 5:30 p.m. The third annual Hardywood Gingerbread House Challenge dares local businesses, nonprofits and student groups to form teams and display their holiday spirit and creativity by constructing a gingerbread house centered around the 2019 theme: “Holiday Songs” Learn more at betterhousingcoalition.org
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40 Lessons - Episode 42 - Lessons from building space and home from Adrienne Cole Johnson
Adrienne Cole Johnson is a social justice professional focused on creative approaches to change and has done this by focusing on building robust engagement strategies for various communities for over 15 years. She is an innovator and entrepreneur, co-leading thoughtful and intentional brands such as The ARTisan Cafe, The Flourish Society and The Richmond Night Market. She shared “I’m a Richmonder committed to ensuring the arts and culture scene of the City speaks to the diversity of talent and art that it hosts.” Learn more at richmondnightmarketva.com.
The event spotlight for this episode is the The Great RVA Bake Off on October 27 with Next Move Program and their new tABLEspoons Bakery. The bakery will serve as a training and employment site. Internships will be run throughout the year through our partnership with the VA DOE serving approximately 50 young adults with developmental disabilities annually. There will also be community educational events and workshops in the space that are open to all. Learn more at thenextmoveprogram.com/tablespoons.
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40 Lessons - Episode 41 - Dance lessons in the spotlight from Sandi Cauley
Sandi Cauley is the owner and founder of TURN Cardio Jam Studio, a fitness instructor and also a choreographer and instructor for Dance Trance Richmond; She discovered the program while working as a television news producer in Birmingham, Alabama in 1998. Sandi's love for dance starts in Corpus Christi, Texas where she took Ballet Folklorico and twirling as a child. She gave up those activities to play sports and music; She was a snare drummer in both her South Texas high school and college marching bands and after moving to Richmond in 2001, was a dance team member for the Richmond Speed arena football team. With her strong background in choreography and fitness, Sandi also teaches Tabata, Bootcamp and Ass and AB's. Learn more about TURN at turncardiojamstudio.com
The event spotlight for this episode is 2019 Uncork Hope with Medical Home Plus.
Parents often feel overwhelmed when faced with their child’s diagnosis, especially at certain pivotal times within their journey. Resources are available, but often parents aren’t sure how to access them or how to prioritize their child’s needs. MHP provides resource coordination services for families and professionals alike supporting special children. MHP is able to help families vet the process of achieving support for their child. MHP is not a hotline service, but rather walks families through service coordination and is there for each step of the journey.
Learn more at medhomeplus.org
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40 Lessons - Episode 40 - It’s bigger than just a joke. Lessons from Micah Bam-Bamm White
40 Lessons - Episode 39 - Preview the new season of 40 Lessons
40 Lessons - Episode 38 - Lessons from an engineer's journey from fear to freedom
This episode Todd B. Waldo discusses his latest Medium article ( medium.com/@toddwaldo ) about his career transition and journey from fear to freedom.
The event spotlight for this episode is the Hill Topper 5k Sunday March 24, 2019. This annual race organized by Church Hill Rotary Club benefits the Robinson Theater. The race will take you through the beautiful neighborhood and parks of Church Hill then end right in the middle of the Church Hill Irish Festival where you can enjoy live bands, great food, and beer! Register at www.thehilltopper5k.com
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
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40 Lessons - Episode 37 - Took a break and learned a few things while I was away
40 Lessons - Episode 36 - Back to school lessons from a sixth grader
The event spotlight for this episode is the 3rd annual Afrikana Independent Film Festival returning to Richmond Sept 13-16. Afrikana is creating conversation and community, celebrating diverse cultures throughout Richmond and on a global scale. Learn more at afrikanafilmfestival.org
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast.
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40 Lessons - Episode 35 - Lessons from an afternoon in the neighborhood
The event spotlight for this episode is UntoldRVA’s GABRIEL WEEK and the Community Design at The Valentine event on Tuesday 8/28 at 6p. Help elevate and encourage our talented youth to lead the commemorative justice movement with public history, public art and public media. Learn more at www.untoldrva.com/gabrielweek.
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast.
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40 Lessons - Episode 34 - Learning how to show up, shift and live with Kinta Turner
Kinta Turner, The Chief Freedom Officer™, is a transformation and trauma coach, an engineer, co-author and a double entrepreneur. She is a domestic violence survivor who has mastered the art of reclaiming life after trauma, not because she studied it in a classroom but because she had to do it to live again. At her core, she intrinsically believes in people, especially women, being unapologetically free! Free to be magnificent and show up authentically in relationships, in communities and in corporate spaces. After 17 years of leading global supply chain teams for Fortune 100 Companies across several industries, Kinta has fully tapped into her purpose and expertise of facilitating transformational coaching programs that deliver extraordinary outcomes as the owner of The Freedom Factor. Learn more at kcarlitaturner.com.
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast.
Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com
40 Lessons - Episode 33 - Lessons from the journey to freedom with Kinta Turner
Kinta Turner, The Chief Freedom Officer™, is a transformation and trauma coach, an engineer, co-author and a double entrepreneur. She is a domestic violence survivor who has mastered the art of reclaiming life after trauma, not because she studied it in a classroom but because she had to do it to live again. At her core, she intrinsically believes in people, especially women, being unapologetically free! Free to be magnificent and show up authentically in relationships, in communities and in corporate spaces. After 17 years of leading global supply chain teams for Fortune 100 Companies across several industries, Kinta has fully tapped into her purpose and expertise of facilitating transformational coaching programs that deliver extraordinary outcomes as the owner of The Freedom Factor. Learn more at kcarlitaturner.com.
The event spotlight for this episode is SPARC's SummerStarz Touring Ensemble who will be performing Bye Bye Birdie at the Robinson Theater July 24 at 2:30 PM. This is free and great for the whole family! Learn more at www.robinsontheater.org.
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast.
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40 Lessons - Episode 32 - Lessons from TEDxRVA, trauma and the call to connection
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Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
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40 Lessons - Episode 31 - One more lesson from commitment, partnership and fatherhood
The event spotlight for this episode is the Next Move Program. The Next Move Program provides work and educational experiences to young adults with disabilities as they transition out of high school into the world of work. Next Move Program will continue its partnership with various businesses in the Arts District and will offer a 6-week internship session to young adults with disabilities, July 23-August 31, 2018. Learn more at www.thenextmoveprogram.com
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com
40 Lessons - Episode 30 - Lessons from the Black excellence in Richmond
The event spotlight for this episode is Better Housing Coalition’s Stay Home RVA, Richmond’s first non-event gala to raise awareness of the need for affordable housing in our region. May 10-17. Learn more at www.stayhomerva.org
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com
40 Lessons - Episode 29 - Any lessons from them breaking our Black bodies?
The event spotlight for this episode is the RVA East End Festival. It is an inclusive community celebration highlighting the diverse neighborhoods and unique quality of Richmond’s East End. The festival serves as a fundraiser for music education in East End public schools.
Friday, May 25th from 5 to 9pm. Saturday, May 26th from 12 to 9pm Learn more at rvaeastendfest.org
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com
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40 Lessons - Episode 28 - Lessons on manhood, Blackness, family and community with Damon Jiggetts
The mission of Peter Paul Development Center is to support the residents of the East End of Richmond and educate its students, equipping them to serve as positive contributors to their family, community, and society.
They exist to educate the child, engage the family and empower the community.
Learn more about their programs at peterpauldevcenter.org
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com
40 Lessons - Episode 27 - Our models and the opportunity to pour into our community
The non-profit spotlight for this episode is the Hill Topper 5k on March 26 benefiting the Robinson Theater Community Art Center. The race will take you through the beautiful neighborhood and parks of Church Hill then end right in the middle of the Church Hill Irish Festival where you can enjoy live bands, great food, and beer! Learn more at www.thehilltopper5k.com
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com
40 Lessons - Episode 26 - Black pride, Panther and the problem with my brown skin
This Black pride is not a dividing line. It creates space for authentic connection with others. Taking the journey to discover your pride and affirm your connection to your ancestors and heritage helps you affirms others. And this opportunity goes deeper to uncover the impact of previous generations racist practices and policies reinforcing injustice and inequity today.
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com
40 Lessons - Episode 25 - Black history lessons keep teaching me and giving me hope
40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning.
Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com
40 Lessons - Episode 24 - Learning the lesson to be good so I can be good
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40 Lessons - Episode 23 - A new year and a renewed call to be advocates for equity in our city
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40 Lessons - Episode 22 - Our Church Hill and RVA Christmas traditions can make our city better
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40 Lessons - Episode 21 - The hope of our RVA as we live in Richmond
40 Lessons - Episode 20- A Richmond love weekend, away from hate
40 Lessons Episode 19 After Charlottesville a good step on the journey for Richmond’s faith leaders
Many faith leaders in Richmond have signed the Richmond pastors statement of unity at www.richmondpastorsstatement.org and this is a good first step. What comes next is an application of what we affirmed by typing a name and email address and hitting enter on an online form. This application is a long journey that will change our own lives as well as how our churches pray, worship, give and serve.
40 Lessons - Episode 18 - Demonstrate love to counter hate and racism
40 Lessons - Episode Fun - July 4th fireworks better seen and not heard??
40 Lessons - Episode 17 - Better than doing a TEDx talk for TEDxRVA
Here are the talks featured in this episode:
A Moment in Time: A Police Sergeant's Observation | Sgt. Carol Adams | TEDxRVAWomen 2016
youtu.be/c6mFG9WqIGo
STEM and the Arts | Dr. Makola Abdullah | TEDxRVA 2016
youtu.be/MmboiJh6qJU
Empowering the Perceived Weakest Links | Micah "Bam Bamm" White | TEDxRVA 2015
youtu.be/Qsl6rXiDQZI
The naked truth | Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates | TEDxRVA 2014
youtu.be/QoRZN-Vpt3Q
The power of privilege | Tiffany Jana | TEDxRVAWomen 2013
youtu.be/N0acvkHIiZs
Poetry Saves Lives! | John S. Blake | TEDxRVA 2013
youtu.be/cS-9dhWYaJs
40 Lessons - Episode 16 - Creating a cadence of connection that will serve the city
40 Lessons - Episode 15 - Lynching is an outrage important for us to see
40 Lessons - Episode 14 - Mourning the loss of two teenagers but trying not losing hope
We can’t be silent. If you saw something, say something. Call Crime Stoppers at 804.780.1000 or got to www.7801000.com