40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning. Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning. Host Todd B. Waldo and his guests share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other.
Recent episodes include "40 Lessons - The Final Lessons" (13 July 2025, 91 minutes), "40 Lessons - Episode 60 - Lessons from the movement with Marc Cheatham" (15 September 2020, 71 minutes), and "40 Lessons - Episode 59 - Lessons from sowing seeds and Black places with Duron Chavis" (8 September 2020, 55 minutes).
40 Lessons publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 63 episodes.
Booking probability for 40 Lessons is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 40 Lessons requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 40 Lessons's contact route on record: public web form.
40 Lessons is a society podcast with 63 episodes published.
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<p>After 60 episodes over five years, the 40 Lessons podcast returns for one final conversation. In this special retrospective, host Todd B. Waldo takes the guest seat as longtime friend and the show’s final guest, Marc...
<p>For the season finale of the 40 Lessons Podcast, Marc Cheatham joins Todd B. Waldo to talk about the last ten years of The Cheats Movement and the impact it has had on Richmond. They reminisce about Marc’s journey...
<p>Outside on a Saturday morning, Duron Chavis sits down at Canvas with Todd B. Waldo to discuss his “Resiliency Garden,” a project being constructed outside the VCU Institute of Contemporary Art in Richmond. They...
<p>Todd B. Waldo travels to Petersburg Virginia for a conversation with Yewande Austin. They talk about the impact this year has had on their professional and personal lives. And Yewande shares insight from her work...
<p>Todd B. Waldo invites back to the podcast his daughter Samaya for a special conversation. They talk about this summer and their reactions to the pandemic. They also discuss Camp Diva with Girls for a Change (GFAC)...
<p>Robert and Catina Jones join Todd B. Waldo to share the journey from their first date to leading multiple businesses together as husband and wife. They talk about selflessness, commitment, communication and growth as...
<p>From his rehearsal studio, Independent Reggae Artist Mighty Joshua joins Todd B. Waldo to begin a new season of the 40 Lessons podcast. Mighty Joshua talks about growing up in Virginia and how it shaped his musical...
Robey Martin and Todd B. Waldo talk about their shared love for food and culture and what it means to come together to experience both in Richmond. They also share how their focus on mental health and self-care impacts...
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#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is here to remind us that our mental health deserves to be prioritized more now than ever. Whether it be supporting a friend or opening up to someone about your own experiences. In part two...
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is here to remind us that our mental health deserves to be prioritized more now than ever. Whether it be supporting a friend or opening up to someone about your own experiences. In part one...
Todd B. Waldo is joined by long-time friend Radiah Rhodes as they look back on the journey through life after receiving their Engineering degrees from NC State. Radiah shares what she gained in her career moving from...
From her home in Richmond, Enjoli Moon joins Todd B. Waldo for the 50th episode of the podcast. She shares how intuition and intentionality have impacted her family and career. And they talk about learning how to...
Mike Watts begins a new season of 40 Lessons from his home in Maine. He talks with Todd B. Waldo about family, marriage, business and self-care. They share what it takes to balance all of these and continue to listen...
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From her office in Richmond Virginia, Anedra Wiseman Bourne talks with Todd B. Waldo about the impact of her family on her life and career. She talks about being wife, mom and friend while making time to listen, lead...
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James Warren sits down with Todd B. Waldo for a candid conversation about family, fatherhood and how they experience forgiveness and freedom in relationships. They share lessons on community building and what it means...
Todd B. Waldo joins City of Richmond Fire Lieutenant Keron Tull for a conversation about his journey from Guyana to Richmond and his career of service. They talk about family, fatherhood, and the drive to give back to...
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From his studio in Richmond, Artist S. Ross Browne joins Todd B. Waldo to share the journey with family and loved ones that shapes his work. And the deep convictions and passion that motivate him through struggle. They...
Dr. Hollee Freeman joins Todd B. Waldo on the podcast sharing how she leads the MathScience Innovation Center and cares for her family, while also creating space to live out her passion. They talk about the hard work of...
Kelli Lemon joins Todd B. Waldo for a conversation about her family, career and her journey to discover how she could weave together all that she is to connect people, create experiences and help shape the world around...
Adrienne Cole Johnson joins Todd B. Waldo for a conversation about what she has learned creating intentional spaces and balancing her work at home and in the community. Adrienne Cole Johnson is a social justice...
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best-selling author and entrepreneur, The Origin Company
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