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
Ray Ready from Everybody Eats Entertainment
In this episode, Will Melton interviews Ray Ready from Everybody Eats Entertainment...
Taikein Cooper from Richmond Public School Foundation
Join us on this insightful episode of "America's Healthiest City" as host Will Melton engages with Taikein Cooper, Executive Director of the
Selamawit Hailu from The Human Connection
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," host Will Melton sits down with Salamawit Hailu, founder of The Human Connection, to explore the profound impact of connection on mental health,...
Kathryn Blessing from VMFA
Join us for an insightful episode of "America's Healthiest City" as Will Melton sits down with Katherine Blessing, Director of Corporate Relations at the
Shep Roper from Beyond Boundaries
Join us for an enlightening conversation on "America's Healthiest City" as Will Melton hosts Shep Roper, Executive Director of Beyond...
Alexander Whiteway from Modern Ancients
Join us for a transformative discussion on "America's Healthiest City" as Will Melton sits down with Alexander Whiteway from Modern Ancients....
Robin Telfian from ShoodRVA
Our latest episode of "America's Healthiest City" features Will Melton in conversation with Robin Telfian from shood, a Richmond-based nonprofit...
Emily Millheiser from CARITAS
Today's conversation features Emily Milhiser, Director of Community and Donor Engagement at Caritas, as they explore the pressing issues of homel...
Will Keck with TheMSQShop & Something Indie Water
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," Will Melton interviews Will Keck, a creative entrepreneur and founder of The Music Shop and Center. ...
Mike King from Mike King Biz
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," Will Melton interviews Mike King of the Mike King Biz Radio Network. They explore the vital role of le...
Jennifer Einholf from Bold Whisper
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," host Will Melton speaks with Jennifer Einhoff from Bold Whisper about the concept of transformation and the power of self-investment. Jennifer dives deep int...
Sarin Adakahri from Plan RVA
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," host Will Melton speaks with Sarin Atakari, Principal Data Manager at Plan RVA, about the intertwined i...
Jovan Burton talks Housing Affordability
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," Will Melton hosts Jovan Burton, Executive Director of the Partnership for Housing Affordability, ...
Beth Weisbrod from ChamberRVA
In this episode, Will Melton sits down with Beth Weisbrod, Vice President of Talent and Workforce at Chamber RVA, to discuss the vital role that ...
Keith Reynolds from Synapse
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," Will Melton hosts Keith Reynolds, founder of Synapse, to discuss the power of business networki...
Courtney Turrin from Xponent21
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," Will Melton interviews Courtney Turin, Chief Work Officer at Xponent 21. Courtney discusses the futu...
Professor John Jones From VCU
In this episode, Will Melton sits down with John Jones, Assistant Professor at VCU's Center for Environmental Studies, to explore innovative strate...
Dr. Vic Goradia from G2 Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Tune in as Will Melton interviews Dr. Vic Goradia from G2 Orthopedic to explore strategies for staying active, fit, and limber—even after an injury or a period of inactivity...
Todd Feldman from Rocket Factory
In this episode of "America's Healthiest City," host Will Melton speaks with Todd Feldman, founder of Rocket Factory