America's Healthiest City
America's Healthiest City is a podcast about how Richmond, VA, is building a healthier community — one initiative, one leader, one idea at a time.
Hosted by Will Melton, each episode goes inside the people and programs reshaping Richmond's approach to health: the local leaders driving change, the solutions working on the ground, and the practical steps you can take to make a difference where you live. From food access and mental health to fitness, healthcare, and the systems that connect them, the show looks at what a healthy city actually requires — and who's doing the work.
If you care about Richmond and want to understand what moves the needle on community health, this is your show.
Learn more at americashealthiestcity.com or subscribe at channelrva.com/shows/americas-healthiest-city.
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America's Healthiest City is a production of Channel RVA.
Episodes
96 episodes
Andreas Addison from Richmond City Council
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Andreas Addison, City Councilman for Richmond's 1st District and owner of
Jim Morgan & Frazier Millner Armstrong One Small Step
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," Will Melton interviews Jim Morgan and Frazier Millner Armstrong...
Victor Mckenzie with SAARA - Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," Will Melton interviews Victor McKenzie, Executive Director of the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance (SA...
Dave Robinson - Healing Ourselves With Story Work
In this episode, Will Melton sits down with Dave Robinson, the founder and coach at Work Your Stories. They explore the concept of story w...
Adam Kennedy from Swim RVA
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Adam Kennedy, Executive Director of SwimRVA. Adam shares his journey from a collegiate swimming co...
Rob Ukrop from the Richmond Kickers
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Rob Ukrop, co-owner of the Richmond Kickers. Rob shares his journey from professional soccer pl...
Will Melton Recaps the First Year of America's Healthiest City
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Stephen Jenkins from Gracist
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Stephen Jenkins, founder of the Richmond-based clothing brand Gracist. Stephen shares his jo...
Angela Patton from Girls For a Change
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," host Will Melton interviews Angela Patton, CEO of Girls for a Change. Angela shares her...
Miguel Perez and Angelica Burgos from Conflux Dance Theatre
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Miguel Perez and Angelica Burgos, the founders and co-artistic directors of Conflux Dance Theater in Richmond, VA. Miguel and Angelica share their jo...
Lisa Trapp From Capital Trees Talks Greening The City
In this episode, Will Melton speaks with Lisa Trapp, Program and Outreach Manager for Capital Trees, about the organization's efforts to enh...
Tom Bannard from Rams in Recovery at VCU
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Tom Bannard, Director of Rams in Recovery at VCU. Tom shares his journey from battling addiction ...
Anne Poarch from Basket & Bike
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Anne Poarch, founder of Basket & Bike, a Richmond-based business that combines cycling with n...
Ellie Martinez from Big Brothers Big Sisters
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Ellie Martinez, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, to discuss the transformativ...
Naomi Boyd Dean of VCU School of Business
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Dr. Naomi Boyd, Dean of the VCU School of Business. Dr. Boyd shares her journey from a backg...
Sam Stone from Stone's Office Equipment
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Sam Stone, President of Stone's Office Equipment, to discuss the importance of clean water in office environ...
Shari Barkin from the VCU Children's Hospital
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Dr. Shari Barkin, Chair of Pediatrics and Physician-in-Chief at the Children's Hospital of Richmond
Lisa Kersey from FreeKind
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Lisa Kersey, Executive Director of Free Kind, an organization dedicated to combating human trafficking. Lis...
Hunter Leemon from Sportable
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City" on ESPN Richmond 106.1, host Will Melton interviews Hunter Leemon, the CEO of Sportable, an orga...
Dr. Chris Reina VCU Business Professor
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City" on ESPN Richmond 106.1, host Will Melton speaks with Dr. Chris Reina, a leader in transformative leadership from
David Ambrose from MetafitRX
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City" on ESPN Richmond 106.1, host Will Melton sits down with David Ambrose, co-founder of Metafit RX, a Richmond-...
Jonathan Zur from Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City" on ESPN Richmond 106.1, host Will Melton interviews Jonathan Zur, the director of the Virginia Center for In...
Noah O with RVA Rappers Delight
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City" on ESPN Richmond 106.1, host Will Melton interviews Noah-O, a Virginia hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, and community leader. Noah-O shares the inspiration behind "