River City Podcast

In this powerful and insightful episode, Jess talks to Brennan Hilleary about unpacking what’s really driving burnout across today’s workplaces—and what business leaders can do to reverse it. Our guest dives into the...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Karen Meadows , Lead Trainer at Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit providing service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled veterans. We’re also joined by Marty Copeland , a...

Ever wonder what the real difference is between a therapist and a health and wellness coach — and how to know which one you need? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Meenu Jain, PhD, NBC-HWC, and Dr. Aimee Harris of...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Brooke Hall , owner of Accent Professional Recruiting. Born and raised in Richmond, Brooke’s career path has taken her from finance to restaurants, to technology sales, and...

In this episode of River City Podcast , host Jess Ellett chats with Chris Gutzmer of G & R Contracting about a common and often underestimated problem— standing water around your home’s foundation . Chris breaks down...

Join us for a conversation with two wellness leaders redefining what it means to heal, grow, and thrive—Dr. Aimee Harris and Arilda Surridge. Dr. Aimee Harris, PhD, LPC, RPT-S ™, ACS is not your average therapist—she’s...

In this inspiring episode, host Jess Ellett sits down with Brennan Hilleary. Brennan is a keynote speaker, Burnout Prevention Coach, Marine Corps veteran, and founder of Build Your Power LLC . Specializing in helping...

Jess Ellett is joined by landscaping pro Chris Gutzmer of G & R Contracting. Chris breaks down what every homeowner needs to know to keep their lawn healthy, green, and thriving during Virginia’s brutal summer heat...

The Better Business Bureau has long helped consumers find businesses they can trust—and in today’s world, trust is more important than ever. On this episode, Jess Ellett sits down with Barry Moore, President and CEO of...

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Jess Ellett sits down with Jason B. Ingram to discuss his extraordinary journey through grief, healing, and purpose. In a short span of time, Jason has endured unimaginable...

Today, Jess Ellett speaks with Mark Blankenship, the founder of Blankenship Mechanical. Since launching the company in 2004, Mark and his team have built a reputation for delivering prompt, reliable, and high-quality...

Midore Takada is a trauma-informed, certified master coach with over 25 years of experience in architecture, design, and construction. Specializing in career-driven women in midlife, she blends cognitive, mindset...

In this episode, Jess Ellett sits down with seasoned real estate expert Vicki Vogt to dive into all things real estate—including her insights and predictions for the 2025 market. With 26 years of experience at Long &...

In this episode of River City Podcast , host Jess Ellett sits down with Chris Gutzmer, owner of G & R Contracting , a trusted name in Richmond’s landscaping scene. With over 31 years of experience, Chris has worked on...

Jess sits down with Andrea Starr to find out the latest happenings at Forward Foundation. They are a unique nonprofit that serves a very niched demographic of single parents who typically cannot receive help from the...