River City Podcast

Today, we are joined by the owner of RevMed, Dr. Dan Moore. Dr. Dan is a local, on-call Direct Primary Care physician in Richmond, Virginia.  Also joining us is Christian Mosier who is the President of a health benefit solution firm called BenX Consulting Group. Direct primary care is an increasingly popular option for covering the cost of medical care. It’s an agreement you make directly with your provider and it doesn’t use insurance claims. Typically, this type of membership covers the cost of routine screenings, management of chronic conditions, and acute-care visits. But, If you have a Direct Primary Care plan, you may also need a high-deductible health plan to cover the cost of emergency or hospital services.We thought it would be helpful for our listeners to have a conversation with both a Direct Primary Care Physician and an expert in the health insurance world to better explain how these two things can best work together. To learn more about RevMed & BenX Consulting Group, you can visit them online at: RevMedBenX Consulting Group  Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Buying used will save you money but it can be scary for many car shoppers. Trying to figure out the history of the vehicle, whether the price is fair, if the warrantee is worth the additional dollars and making sure you don't head home with a lemon to name a few things. A used vehicle will cost less based on sticker price alone — but that's not where the savings stop. You will also be reaching for your wallet much less than if you drove a brand-new vehicle in terms of fees, insurance and vehicle depreciation.  Listen in to hear tips from our experts on ways to navigate the world of used car shopping. Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Infinity Health is truly your one stop shop for beauty and wellness. They have over 12 years of experience and continue to educate themselves regularly on this ever changing industry. Today, Host Jess Ellett chats with the owner of Infinity Health, Madison Shropshire along with her Medical Director, Kelly Anderson.   And this episode is all about Injectables. If you have considered botox or fillers, this is one you don't want to miss.  Madison and Kelly explain their comprehensive cosmetic injection services, the various options available to help you look and feel your best and the importance of having experienced injectors administering their FDA approved treatments. If you want to reduce the appearance of crow's feet and frown lines or want to plump up your lips or cheeks, Infinity Health is  committed to providing personalized care and state-of-the-art treatments to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Book your appointment today: https://www.infinityhealthva.com/bio-identical-hormone-replacement-therapyAnd be sure to follow Infinity Health on Social Media:facebook.cominstagram.com/infinityhealthvaThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Jess chats with Infinity health about the little secret to big energy and glow! Whether you're seeking a natural energy lift, detoxification, or an immune system boost, their wellness injections offer a convenient and effective solution. Whether you're seeking a natural energy lift, detoxification, or an immune system boost, wellness injections offer a convenient and effective solution.Listen in and learn how these little shots make a HUGE difference in how you feel! To learn more about Infinity Health and to set up an appointment, go to:infinityhealthva.com& be sure to follow Infinity Health on Social Media facebook.com/infinityhealthvainstagram.com/infinityhealthvaThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Welcome to Richmond's only project-based learning high school! Today, host Jess Ellett talks to Dr. Hitchcock, who was named the second Head of School at Lynnhaven in 2023.Lynnhaven School provides an innovative, small school model that deeply values and sees each student as an individual. They offer a stark contrast to traditional schools that often struggle with overcrowding and outdated industrial models. The modern era demands skills beyond rote learning and routine tasks because today's challenges require an understanding of context, the ability to ask pertinent questions, and the skill to find credible solutions in collaboration with a global workforce. Dr. Hitchcock shares the great news about Lynnhavens long awaited return to Richmond and their new location on Parham Road, the ins and outs of how their small school environment allows for learning that is more personalized and the type of students that will really thrive at Lynnhaven! Richmond parents who have children that are intellectually curious but perhaps not as suited for traditional education, this is information you need to hear. Their project-based curriculum really challenges children to think critically and creatively, thus preparing them for a world where adaptability and innovation are paramount. We hope you learn and enjoy! Learn more about Lynnhaven here: www.lynnhavenschool.orgFollow Lynnhaven on social media:www.facebook.com/lynnhavenschoolwww.instagram.com/lynnhavenschoolwww.youtube.com/@LynnhavenSchoolThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Business owners! The PTET could be significant as you start working on your 2023 taxes!  Under Virginia law, pass-through entities (PTEs) can choose to pay Virginia income tax at the entity level, and eligible owners of the PTE can receive corresponding credits. The general effect of this is to transfer the Virginia income tax liability on the PTE's income from the PTE's eligible owners to the PTE itself.Today, Retha Valderas stops by to chat with host Jess Ellett about what the PTET really means and what the significance is for business owners. Valderas Financial prides themselves in their expertise and superior client service. They form a relationship with their clients where they work to make sure every aspect of their finances are in order through cool, calm, accounting.Stay informed... with Retha! Learn more about Valderas Financial Services:www.vfscpa.comFollow Valderas Financial Services on Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/margaretha-retha-valderas-cpa-3bb47940Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

On January 1, 2024 a new reporting requirement went into effect that requires millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, was passed to enhance transparency in entity structures and ownership to combat money laundering, tax fraud, and other illicit activities. Today, Retha Valderas stops by to chat with host Jess Ellett about what this act means for entrepreneurs and small business owners, what the deadlines are and what the penalties will be for organizations that don't file on time.  Valderas Financial prides themselves in their expertise and superior client service. They form a relationship with their clients where they work to make sure every aspect of their finances are in order through cool, calm, accounting.Stay informed... with Retha!  Where to file for the Corporate Transparency Act:www.fincen.gov/boiLearn more about Valderas Financial Services:www.vfscpa.comFollow Valderas Financial Services on Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/margaretha-retha-valderas-cpa-3bb47940Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

In February 2017, Jill Zebrowski Cichowicz’s twin brother died from Fentanyl poisoning.  To help manage her grief, and as a way to bring something positive out of her family’s devastation, Jill created the Scott Zebrowski Scholarship Fund in partnership with the The McShin Foundation, a Richmond based addiction treatment center.  In both 2019 and 2020 “A Night For Scott” was voted The Best Charity Event in Richmond and first runner-up in 2021 and 2022; each raising awareness and thousands of dollars. Jill has continued her advocacy by speaking nationally about addiction and its impact on individuals, families and communities and starting 2 End The Stigma as a way to further her outreach into the community.2 End The Stigma alleviates barriers to getting help for addiction and they work tirelessly to educate about addiction recovery and connect individuals and families to resources and community programming that will help them overcome the barriers to receiving help.Listen in as Jill Cichowicz and host Jess Ellett discuss the many things this incredible organization is doing for our community. To learn more, visit their website at:www.2endthestigma.orgFollow 2 End The Stigma on Social Media:www.instagram.com/2endthestigmawww.facebook.com/2endthestigmaThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

The IYG’s travel baseball program strives to develop young people into successful athletes and leaders with character and a passion for excellence, both in baseball and in life, by focusing on five core principles:  individual development, teamwork, sportsmanship and respect, leadership and competition.Tyler LeClair acquired the baseball program in August 2021 and joins Jess Ellett to discuss the programs being offered,  elaborate on the new, improved culture to IYG Baseball, the recent upgrades to the facility and his ultimate goal, which is to become one of the best travel baseball organizations in Virginia.  To IYG, that  refers to the level of coaching, dedication to development and value that is brought to each family and player. Learn more about IYG:www.iygbaseball.com& be sure to follow them on social media: facebook.com/ImproveYourGameinstagram.com/iygbaseballtiktok.com/@iygbaseballThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Cedar -Richmond Center for Eating and Anxiety Disorders offers expert eating and anxiety care in a comforting environment.  They use evidenced based treatments with a team of Therapists, Dietitians, Coaches and Mentors. Richmond Center for Eating Disorders was created in 2021, based on the alarming rise of eating disorders in the community and the overwhelming requests for care following the pandemic. One of their early objectives was to make eating disorder recovery at home accessible and effective. They intended to grow their center to offer needed resources and yet stay small enough to provide excellent and compassionate care.In 2023, it became abundantly clear that anxiety disorders were also on the rise and they reevaluated the ways in which their organization could help the community. They wrapped in more services to address anxiety and officially changed their name to CEDAR - Richmond Center for Eating and Anxiety Disorders. CEDAR comes from the anagram for Richmond Center for Eating and Anxiety Disorders. Listen in as Founders Julie Guild and Julie Knopp discuss with host Jess Ellett how this approachable, evidenced based outpatient treatment is helping families and individuals in our community. Joining the conversation is Dr. Dan Moore, Primary Care Physician and owner of Rev Med. To learn more, visit:www.cedarvirginia.comTo follow Cedar on Social Media:www.facebook.com/RichmondCenterforEatingDisorderswww.instagram.com/richmondeatingdisorderswww.linkedin.com/company/richmond-center-for-eating-disordersTo learn more about Dr. Dan Moore, visit:www.revmedrva.comThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Founded in 2001, Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan (HFHP) is a locally run, independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity and is responsible for the Powhatan County area in Virginia. Today Jess speaks to Executive Director Susan Winiecki  about the critical home repairs that have been taking place in Powhatan County over the years, the homes being built for qualified homeowners, the Habitat Store and some of the issues Powhatan residents have been facing over the past year. This is an incredible organization to promote and support so listen in and learn why HFHP is so vital to the Powhatan Community. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity - Powhatan:  www.habitatpowhatan.orgThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) offers young men a safe place where they can talk about what is really going on in their lives, as well as a community of mentors and peers who listen, believe in them and help them make better choices.  Warren McCrickard is the Executive Director of Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia and he joins Jess Ellett to discuss their programs and to share some amazing success stories coming out of their work. Listen in to all of the incredible things this nonprofit is doing for young men in our community and learn how you can get involved!!Check out their website:  www.btmva.orgFollow them on FB:  facebook.com/BoystomenVaThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Today, host Jess Ellett chats with the Co-Owner and Founder of METAFITRX; Metabolic Fitness Prescriptions, Melissa Ambrose. Melissa provides insight about why diets tend to stop working over time, offers clarity on how Body Composition compares to BMI and gives recommendations on how to incorporate a fitness routine into your overall wellness plan.  She also addresses the popular trend of losing weight with Semaglutide, also sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy.  Her thoughts may surprise you! For our listeners that want to understand how their unique metabolic and body composition data can create permanent lifestyle changes and enhance fitness and nutrition success  or for those who are simply sick of being in the rut of dieting without long term success, this episode may really change your life.   Learn more about METAFITRX:metafitrx.comfacebook.com/metafitrxinstagram.com/metafitrxlinkedin.com/company/metafitrxThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Kristin Peck joins Jess Ellett on River City Podcast to talk about what The Areola Restoration Center is doing to help women be fully restored physically and emotionally with 3D Nipple Tattooing Post Mastectomy. They also discuss the educational need in our country for both the medical community and the survivor community to understand that there is a legal right to have full restoration and it is usually paid for by  insurance. This is all possible because of the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) that was signed into federal law on   October 21, 1998. Since the passage of this law, many thousands of women have had reconstructive surgery after mastectomy but many still don't know that this is possible.  Kristins new nonprofit, Warriors Inked, is helping shine a light on the legal rights we have to get this procedure done.  And in celebration of the anniversary, The Areola Restoration Center & Goat Yoga RVA are coming together to have a fundraiser event called Goats & Goards on October 21st, 2023.  Kristin talks about the event which will include 45 minute goat yoga classes with baby Nigerian dwarf goats, a boobie bar, live music, pumpkin and gourd painting and magic by Jackson deShazo.  This class is suitable for all levels; from first timers to advanced yogis. Bring your love for animals, sense of humor and exercise clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Participants in the Goats and Gourds event must sign up for a 45 minute time slot, however participation is not required.Sign up here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goats-gourds-registration-705451633827?Learn more about The Areola Restoration Center & Warriors Inked Learn more about Goat Yoga RVA Learn more about Jackson deShazo Surrealist Magic Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Forward Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting working, single parents and their children in the Greater Richmond area who are in the midst of a financial crisis. Their mission is "Empowering Action to Move Forward" - "Navigating life's challenges as a community with Strength, Perseverance, Persistence, and Purposefulness."RCP Host Jess Ellett sits down with CEO & Executive Director, Andrea Starr, to discuss who the organization strives to assist, the services they offer, ways to get involved and their upcoming "Go Forward Together" Ride in October. If you are a working, single parent in need of assistance, please reach out to us through any of the links below or by calling (804) 840-8687.forwardfoundationva.orgSocial Media Links:facebook.com/forwardfoundationvainstagram.com/forwardfoundation_valinkedin.com/company/forwardfoundationvawww.youtube.com/channelThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

So many of us have been touched by addiction and the crisis is involving younger ages each year. September is Recover Month and we thought it was important to talk to an organization that s helping our community every day. Journey House Recovery is a holistic, peer recovery program teaching individualsto live a recovery lifestyle and achieve a thriving life. They are a 501(c)(3) that specializes in teaching people to live a recovery lifestyle. They are not a treatment facility however they collaborate with treatment facilities and other licensed professionals to ensure access to the care needed to succeed on your journey of recovery.Today, Jess sits down to chat with Kimberly Braine-Tillem, who is the Co-Founder, COO & Director of Education of Journey House Recovery. Kimberly shares information about the various ways their program helps the community,  their overall mission, how to be an advocate for those experiencing substance use disorder and those in recovery, events that are coming up and ways that we can help support their efforts in RVA. To learn more about Journey House Recovery: Journeyhouserecovery.org facebook.com/journeyhouserecoveryinstagram.com/journeyhousefoundationTo learn more about Recovery Ally VA:facebook.com/recoveryallyvainstagram.com/recoveryallyvaThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Today, Jess talks with their Executive Director, Jennifer Case. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of non-profit experience, with over 10 of those in early childhood development.  She is passionate about supporting individuals and families and has spent her career focused on creating a community where all individuals and families can thrive. Supporting individuals with disabilities and/or developmental differences and their families is a cause that she is connected to both professionally and personally.  Jennifer is also a mom to four uniquely gifted children! Also joining Jess is Janai Santiago and Jacqueline Santiago.  This amazing mom and daughter are members of The Virginia Down Syndrome Association who provide great insight into the impact this organization makes on families in our community. The Virginia Down Syndrome Association provides information, resources, care and connections for individuals with Down Syndrome, their family members and caregivers, friends, and professionals. This nonprofit organization is committed to creating a community where all individuals with Down Syndrome are valued for their unique abilities and differences.  Click here to donate to The Virginia Down Syndrome AssociationClick here to learn more about The Virginia Down Syndrome AssociationClick here to volunteer with  The Virginia Down Syndrome AssociationClick here to follow The Virginia Down Syndrome Association on FB Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Innovitamin Solutions is here to help you feel your best from the inside out! Their experienced Registered Nurses are dedicated to providing MOBILE IV & IM vitamin therapy services to each and every client in a stress-free, comfortable environment of your choice while still being in full compliance with the highest industry standards and regulations.Today, Founder and Owner April Morris stopped by River City Podcast to chat about what this therapy is doing to help our overall wellness, how Innovitamin Solutions came to fruition, some of the upcoming events this year and about ways her organization is giving back to the Richmond Community. Learn more about how YOU can experience this luxury service by going to: Website: innovitaminsolutions.comFB: facebook.comIG: instagram.com/innovitaminsolutionsApril and I also talked about an organization she is very passionate about called 2 End the Stigma. Their mission is to not only educate about addiction recovery but also to connect individuals and families to resources and community programming that will help them overcome the barriers to receiving help.If you or someone you love is struggling from addition, please reach out to: 2endthestigma.orgThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Dr. Joseph Capri, D.C. is back to talk to Jess Ellett about his new concierge chiropractic membership program and his continued success getting 88% of patients out of pain,  in just three visits! Three of Dr. Capris patients join us to share their stories, so you can hear it directly from them. Dr. Capri is becoming knows as "The Pain Killer" but he has been helping people in muscle & joint pain for over 20 years! He started as a massage therapist and has been a Doctor of Chiropractic since 2012. If you have back or neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow or even sprains - do yourself a favor and learn more about Dr. Capri and Wellspring Chiropractic by visiting his website and setting up a free consultation at: PainFreeRVA...............and be sure to like and follow him on social media! Fb page:            https://www.facebook.com/WellspringChiroRVA/Instagram:       https://www.instagram.com/wellspringchiropractic/YouTube:          https://youtube.com/@WellspringChiropracticThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Cindy Shufflebarger is the Executive Director of P23 Retreat.  She is a published author who founded a nonprofit with her husband called P23 Retreat. Their mission is in serving grieving parents. Having experienced the death of a child herself, Cindy has a heart for offering encouragement to those walking a similar journey. Cindy joined Jess Ellett to have a conversation about the services her organization provides to families in our community that have lost a child and why this mission is so vital in their healing process. To learn more about P23 Retreat or to help support their mission, please go to:p23retreat.orgFacebook Instagram Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com