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.

  1. 3H AGO

    Episode 204 - Shawn Pendleton

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    1h 3m

  2. MAR 26

    Episode 203 - Gerald Higginbotham

    Markiana and Price welcome Gerald Higginbotham, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Psychology at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, to the studio. They discuss the intersection of psychology and politics, how history connects to current policy debates, his current research interests, and more.

    1h 5m

  3. MAR 12

    Episode 202 - Jasiyah Ruiz

    Markiana and Price chat with Jasiyah Ruiz, who has roles at both ReadyKids and Mahogany and Friends Foundation. They discuss her community-centered work, her journey back to Charlottesville and impactful service, her inspirations and motivations, and more.

    58 min

  4. MAR 10

    Episode 201 - Marki and Price Suprise Special

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    1h 5m

  5. MAR 5

    Episode 200 - Ariel Vaughan

    Markiana and Price chat with Ariel Vaughan, host of the It’s Time to Be YOU podcast, and founder of Time to Be YOU Coaching. They chat about her experience in a myriad of professional roles and titles, growing up in Charlottesville, mentoring through Love No Ego, serving on the Executive Committee for the Business Women's Round Table and boards of several local organizations, and more!

    1h 1m

  6. FEB 19

    Episode 199 - Dom Morse

    Markiana and Price chat with Dom Morse, the Vocational Trades (V-Trades) Coordinator for Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, a local Christian Community Development organization. They discuss his important work in the community, his time working at Community Lab School, advice for those looking to make a positive impact, and more.

    57 min

  7. FEB 13

    Episode 198 - Charlsie Stratton

    Markiana and Price chat with Charlsie Stratton, Deputy Director of Children and Family Services for the Department of Human Services for the City of Charlottesville and co-founder, board president and doula for Birth Sisters of Charlottesville. They discuss her passion for maternal care, her background in sociology as well as receiving her MBA, how she stays active in her community outside of her professional roles, and more.

    1h 1m

  8. JAN 27

    Episode 196 - Teira Farley

    Markiana and Price welcome guest Teira Farley, Chief Operating Officer at the Community Investment Collaborative. They chat about her wide range of creative and professional hats, the power of authentic storytelling, what it means when people "bet on themselves," and more.

    1h 19m
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    United Way of Greater Charlottesville
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Envision Radio
  • Show Website
    Envision Radio