The Roanoker Presents: From Print to Podcast The Roanoker Presents: From Print To Podcast

In our sixth bonus episode of our second season, we're joined by Cyrus Pace, the executive director of the Jefferson Center. 

Once a high school, Jefferson Center has become a lively spot for community activities, learning and fun. With cool features like the Music Education Lab and an exciting lineup of shows and music events, it’s a great example of how creativity and teamwork can build stronger, more connected communities.

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Thanks so much to Cyrus Pace, Executive Director of the Jefferson Center, as we share more about the organization's mission, capital campaign to protect the historic 100-year-old building, music education lab, stellar programming and so much more.

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This special bonus episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Experience Conference Reimagined for Professionals, Innovators and Changemakers.

We recorded on stage at The Spot on Kirk with your 2024 Best of Roanoke multi-award winner Genya Kalinina of Hello Roanoke. We discuss her award wins, community building, hidden gems and more.

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Thanks so much to Genya Kalinina for being our special guest, and to Get2KnowNoke and the Roanoke Regional Partnership as we celebrate the 2024 Experience Conference and the many exciting things happening right here in our community.

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Our latest episode spotlights Abby Hamilton, CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley and your 2024 "Best Community Builder," offers insurance insights with Bill Meador Insurance Agency and discusses craft spirits with Tim Brady of Brady's Distillery. Let’s raise a glass and toast to the spirits of Roanoke with a fun episode highlighting YOUR 2024 Best of Roanoke awards winners!

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Thanks so much to our friends, Abby Hamilton, Bill Meador and Tim Brady for sharing their inspiring stories with us today. Special thanks to Bill Meador Insurance as our second segment sponsor, and to you, our readers and listeners, for supporting your premier city magazine!

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In this bonus episode with Julia Boas, Director of Talent Strategies at Roanoke Regional Partnership, we discuss Get2KnowNoke and the Experience Conference Reimagined for Professionals, Innovators and Changemakers, taking place on May 2-3, 2024!

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Thanks so much to Julia Boas for taking the time to share more about the conference, Get2KnowNoke and the Roanoke Regional Partnership, all important pieces of what strengthens our community throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge!

Welcome to The Roanoker Presents From Print to Podcast: The Retirement Series, a spinoff podcast series by our sister publication, RETIRE-VA. Whether you're on the verge of retirement, enthusiastically embracing this phase of life, or helping family and friends through their own retirement planning, 'RETIRE-VA' is tailored for you.

Our next episode focuses on Hospice care, thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice. We sit down with CEO Aaron Housh to discuss only what Good Sam does and how it gives back to our local community, but distinguishing myths and facts about your hospice questions and expectations, the Center for Caring opening on Cove Road (the first of its kind in SWVA!) and much more.

In our pets episode, we’re honored to host Sergeant Kristina Wilhelm from the Roanoke County Police Department, along with her remarkable K9 partner, Ghost. From their adventures in explosives detection to the unique bond they share, we’ll get to know more of the important journey this dynamic duo experiences every day in law enforcement. 

Next, learn more about pet adoption and advocacy with Julie Rickmond, the Marketing and Communications Director of the Roanoke Valley SPCA. We’ll talk about the organization, adoptable animals and how to give back to our furry friends in need.

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Thanks so much to our friends, Sergeant Kristina Wilhelm and her K9 partner, Ghost, as well as Roanoke Valley SPCA Marketing and Communications Director Julie Rickmond, and sweet adoptable dog Taco, for their time and sharing more about the amazing animals in our region. Stay tuned for enlightening conversations and inspiring stories ahead from our May/June issue, featuring the 2024 Best of Roanoke winners as touted in our record-breaking number of votes thanks to YOU!

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