Townrootz

Anthony Wilson / Vincent Hayes
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Townrootz

The Townrootz Podcast is for and about Oakland, CA - otherwise known as "The Town". No matter if you live here, work here, or are visiting, we have something for you. We cover local businesses, people, community organizations, events, and experiences that make-up Oakland. They all have their own unique stories and we bring them out. Stick with us and we will continually bring you something new.

  1. 5D AGO

    We Heal Different - Breezy & Bobbi

    #069 - In this powerful episode, Anthony and Vincent sit down with Breezy & Bobbi, the inspiring sister duo behind *We Heal Different*, a dance studio and healing space in Richmond, CA. Breezy & Bobbi share their incredible journey of creating a community-centered space focused on dance, sisterhood, and healing. They discuss how their studio empowers women to reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their sensuality through movement, pole, and twerk classes — all grounded in the princi...

    49 min

  2. MAR 14

    Centro Community Partners Part 2 - Arturo Noriega

    #068 - Our discussion with Arturto was so inspiring and really went in 2 directions. In episode 67, he talks about his journey of starting Centro and we brought in a Centro entrepreneur, Annie Wang from Little Moon Bakehouse. In this episode, Arturo shares his journey as a social entrepreneur, providing wisdom from his experiences founding Centro, and writing his book *In Pursuit of a Noble Cause*. Arturo’s work centers on uplifting low-income and marginalized communities through innovative t...

    15 min

  3. FEB 27

    Centro Community Partners with Little Moon Bakery

    #067 - Today we are joined by 2 guests: Arturo Noriega, Founder and CEO of Centro Community Partners and Annie Wang, owner of Little Moon Bakehouse. Arturo shares his journey of starting Centro to help entrepreneurs in underserved communities, particularly women and immigrants, build successful businesses. Annie discusses her path to launching Little Moon Bakehouse, a vegan, eco-conscious bakery. Together, they explore the roles of community support, sustainable practices, and the challenges ...

    46 min

  4. 03/16/2023

    Duafe Designs - Ayodele Kinchen

    #066 - Today our guest is Ayodele Kinchen, a gifted and self taught artist, designer, and visionary. With a keen eye and talent for design, she finds joy creating wearable art that transforms the everyday woman into a Queen, and aims to design pieces that heal, encourage, honor, and beautify the mind, body, and spirit. Her business started by making things for herself - handmade goods like jewelry, home decor, clothing, and handbags. People started asking, “Hey, where'd you get t...

    39 min

  5. 02/28/2023

    Jeweld Legacy Group - Carol F Burton

    #065 - Today we talk to Carol F Burton, Founder of The Jeweld Legacy Group, a nonprofit consultancy based here in Oakland. The company is named after mother - Jewel. After a career in nonprofit management Carol saw an opportunity to work with nonprofits and public systems to provide support, technical assistance, resources, and show them how to partner in much more efficient ways to create more self-sufficiency. “so that at the end of the day, our communities would look a little ...

    36 min

  6. 02/27/2023

    Artist & Entrepreneur - Toshia Christal

    #064 - Today we talk to Toshia Christal who does not sleep - she is an artist, jewelry maker, painter, photographer, and licensed cosmetologist - a true Renaissance Woman. She is a creative person at heart and cannot be reduced to any one medium. She has a brick and mortar space at 2911 Fruitvale Ave to display all of her creative works. Toshia was crafty as a child, but she always thought of them as hobbies. When she was injured on her job in 2008, she decided she did not ...

    33 min

  7. 02/26/2023

    Harpist From The Hood - Destiny Muhammad

    #063 - Today we talk to Destiny Muhammad, AKA The Harpist From The Hood. Destiny has an inspiring story. She grew up a military kid, but when her parents divorced, her mother moved with three little girls to Compton, CA. An episode of I Love Lucy inspired young Destiny to play the harp, but that was not seen as a practical choice for a family navigating the welfare system. After graduating from high school Destiny became a barber, opening up a shop near the projects where she gre...

    46 min

  8. 02/26/2023

    Star Designs by Charmeng - Charmeng Robinson

    #062 - Today we talk to Charmeng Robinson, a local artist who creates handcrafted original pieces that connect with nature. Charmeng’s pieces include acrylic paintings on canvas, timekeeper, clocks, handcrafted jewelry, coaster, dominoes, and more. Though her late father painted, Charmeng did not take it up until 2020. She taught herself via online tutorials and then lots of practice. “I started taking some tutorials on Facebook and I met a young lady that was doing the painting...

    36 min
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    About

    The Townrootz Podcast is for and about Oakland, CA - otherwise known as "The Town". No matter if you live here, work here, or are visiting, we have something for you. We cover local businesses, people, community organizations, events, and experiences that make-up Oakland. They all have their own unique stories and we bring them out. Stick with us and we will continually bring you something new.

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    • Creator
      Anthony Wilson / Vincent Hayes
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      69
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Townrootz
    • Show Website
      Townrootz

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