Envision Podcasts

Envision

Envision

Co-hosted by United Way of Greater Charlottesville’s Ravi Respeto and City of Promise’s Price Thomas, Envision Radio is a joint partnership with WINA to have and share authentic and candid conversations about our community with a specific focus on racial equity and its relation to economic mobility rooted in education, health, housing and workforce development.

Saturday, March 25, 202303/25/2023

Shanice Ragland

Listen as Envision chats with local business owner Shanice Ragland.

Saturday, March 18, 202303/18/2023

Brandon Lee

Listen as Envision chats with local educator Brandon Lee.

Saturday, March 11, 202303/11/2023

Shaun Jenkins

Listen as Price and Ravi talk with Shaun Jenkins, the owner of Soul Food Kitchen on the culinary arts, and socialization and culture around food and much more.

Saturday, February 25, 202302/25/2023

Dr. Norm Oliver

Listen as Price Thomas interviews a former state health care official.

Saturday, February 18, 202302/18/2023

Jay Simple

Listen as Ravi Respeto and Price Thomas talk with African American leaders and difference makers in our community.

Saturday, February 4, 202302/04/2023

Kaye Monroe

Ravi and Price talk with life coach, motivational speaker and community advocate Kaye Monroe.

Saturday, January 28, 202301/28/2023

Dr. Rashard Dacus

Listen as Ravi and Price talk with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Rashard Dacus.

Saturday, January 21, 202301/21/2023

Freddie Jackson

Listen as Ravi and Price talk with the Founder of ‘Love No Ego’ and the impact they are having on youth in our community.

Saturday, January 14, 202301/14/2023

Andre Gould

Listen as Ravi and Price talk with Andre Gould, an expert in personal finance.

Saturday, January 7, 202301/07/2023

Nzioki Munyao

Listen as Price Thomas and Ravi Respeto interview local African American leaders and difference makers in our community.

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