I was introduced to Flying Geese and Jennifer Rho a few weeks ago and fell down a rabbit hole of handmade items from in and around Richmond. In our modern technology-obsessed world, it might feel like backward thinking to embrace artisanal crafting, but with the world...
Musician Reggie Pace Of NO BS! Brass Never Sleeps
A lot has happened since I first met NO BS! Brass co-founder Reggie Pace, so I knew this was going to be a long conversation. But it is always nice to sit down with a friend and ask them everything you ever wanted to know about their career choices and what makes them...
Trucking On: How Truckers Are Battling Historic Labor Shortage
From hand sanitizer and vaccines to groceries and toilet paper, truck drivers are trucking through the COVID-19 pandemic despite a historic labor shortage. Many industries moved workers home during the start of the pandemic, but truckers worked “to meet the...
Spaces To Breathe
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Think back to the last time you were outside under the shade of a tree enjoying the breeze, the chirping birds, and the fresh air. Did your shoulders drop? Did some tension leave your body? Did you feel refreshed? If you...
Radically Reimagining Our Systems
Anyone who has been on the leadership team of a health organization in the past few years can tell you that when it’s time to update your strategic plan or submit a proposal for funding, the word “equity” goes front and center. Organizations across the region (my own...
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