40 Lessons

Sandi Cauley joins Todd B. Waldo for a conversation about family, career and life in Richmond as she leads her business and serves the community. Sandi Cauley is the owner and founder of TURN Cardio Jam Studio, a fitness instructor and also a choreographer and instructor for Dance Trance Richmond; She discovered the program while working as a television news producer in Birmingham, Alabama in 1998. Sandi's love for dance starts in Corpus Christi, Texas where she took Ballet Folklorico and twirling as a child. She gave up those activities to play sports and music; She was a snare drummer in both her South Texas high school and college marching bands and after moving to Richmond in 2001, was a dance team member for the Richmond Speed arena football team. With her strong background in choreography and fitness, Sandi also teaches Tabata, Bootcamp and Ass and AB's. Learn more about TURN at turncardiojamstudio.com The event spotlight for this episode is 2019 Uncork Hope with Medical Home Plus. Parents often feel

Micah “Bam-Bamm” White joins Todd B. Waldo for a conversation about family, fatherhood, faith and how he is still figuring out how to use his passion and gifts to make a difference in his family and community. Micah White has spent over 20 years in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian, host, and philanthropist. He has performed in four countries, and in over 80 U.S. cities in 30 states. The go-to guy for corporate comedy and hosting, White’s talents have led him to perform for 40 corporations, 30 non-profit organizations, and 20 colleges doing everything from stand-up to hosting and delivering the commencement address. He’s gone on tour with Gary Owen, has hosted and performed aboard the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage, and has appeared in Denzel Washington’s “Unstoppable” and the Lifetime network’s “Army Wives.” White is also the Founder of RVA Has Talent, which creates collaborations between local artists and non-profits in the Greater Richmond community. From that, he’s developed an

40 Lessons started as a way to celebrate host Todd B. Waldo’s 40th birthday, highlighting a series of the lessons he had learned and their impact on his view of the world. Now, Todd continues to share his stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other. In this next season of the 40 Lessons podcast, every Tuesday Todd B. Waldo invites friends and colleagues to share their stories, insight and wisdom to encourage listeners to take care of themselves and each other. The event spotlight for this episode is artoberVA, a month-long celebration of arts and culture in RVA and the Tri-Cities each October! artoberVA promotes events, pop-ups, exhibits, science, history, collaborations, and any arts or culture experience happening in the Richmond & Tri-Cities area every October. Presented by CultureWorks, artoberVA increases participation in arts and culture events in our region and expands the exposure of organizations, venues, and artists shaping our vibrant and creat

40 Lessons - Episode 38 - Lessons from an engineer's journey from fear to freedom This episode Todd B. Waldo discusses his latest Medium article ( medium.com/@toddwaldo ) about his career transition and journey from fear to freedom. The event spotlight for this episode is the Hill Topper 5k Sunday March 24, 2019. This annual race organized by Church Hill Rotary Club benefits the Robinson Theater. The race will take you through the beautiful neighborhood and parks of Church Hill then end right in the middle of the Church Hill Irish Festival where you can enjoy live bands, great food, and beer! Register at www.thehilltopper5k.com 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send y

Todd B. Waldo returns to the podcast after taking a self-care break. He shares what he learning about life, family and relationships. And what it means to focus on the center. The event spotlight for this episode is the Robinson Theater’s Annual Fall Festival Sunday 10/28 3-6p. It is part of artoberVA which promotes events, pop-ups, exhibits, science, history, collaborations, and any arts or culture experience happening in the Richmond & Tri-Cities area every October. Come to the theater for an afternoon of arts, culture, and community. Learn more at robinsontheater.org 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo

Todd B. Waldo welcomes back to the podcast his daughter for a conversation about education, justice, equity and how our thankfulness and honesty create a foundation for empathy, mission and service. The event spotlight for this episode is the 3rd annual Afrikana Independent Film Festival returning to Richmond Sept 13-16. Afrikana is creating conversation and community, celebrating diverse cultures throughout Richmond and on a global scale. Learn more at afrikanafilmfestival.org 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com

Today another person was shot and killed in Church Hill. Todd B. Waldo reflects on the violence in his neighborhood and invites us to not lose hope and keep pouring into people to help make our community better. The event spotlight for this episode is UntoldRVA’s GABRIEL WEEK and the Community Design at The Valentine event on Tuesday 8/28 at 6p. Help elevate and encourage our talented youth to lead the commemorative justice movement with public history, public art and public media. Learn more at www.untoldrva.com/gabrielweek. 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com

Todd B. Waldo continues his conversation with Kinta Turner, owner of The Freedom Factor. This episode, they talk about personal investment and the value of coaching in our lives. Kinta Turner, The Chief Freedom Officer™, is a transformation and trauma coach, an engineer, co-author and a double entrepreneur. She is a domestic violence survivor who has mastered the art of reclaiming life after trauma, not because she studied it in a classroom but because she had to do it to live again. At her core, she intrinsically believes in people, especially women, being unapologetically free! Free to be magnificent and show up authentically in relationships, in communities and in corporate spaces. After 17 years of leading global supply chain teams for Fortune 100 Companies across several industries, Kinta has fully tapped into her purpose and expertise of facilitating transformational coaching programs that deliver extraordinary outcomes as the owner of The Freedom Factor. Learn more at http://kcarlitaturner.com. 40 L

On this episode, Todd B. Waldo sits down with Kinta Turner, owner of The Freedom Factor. They share their stories of family, music, college, marriage, trauma and their journey to healing and freedom. Kinta Turner, The Chief Freedom Officer™, is a transformation and trauma coach, an engineer, co-author and a double entrepreneur. She is a domestic violence survivor who has mastered the art of reclaiming life after trauma, not because she studied it in a classroom but because she had to do it to live again. At her core, she intrinsically believes in people, especially women, being unapologetically free! Free to be magnificent and show up authentically in relationships, in communities and in corporate spaces. After 17 years of leading global supply chain teams for Fortune 100 Companies across several industries, Kinta has fully tapped into her purpose and expertise of facilitating transformational coaching programs that deliver extraordinary outcomes as the owner of The Freedom Factor. Learn more at http://kca

As Todd B. Waldo and the TEDxRVA team take a break from producing events, this episode shares his appreciate for the team and their work over the last five years. And looks back at their salon on June 21 at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children on adverse childhood experiences in our community. The event featured the talk from TEDxRVA 2016 by Dr. Allison Jackson, A Call to Connection: Making Childhood Trauma Personal ( https://youtu.be/-HG8H4n2j9I ). In this episode, Todd talks about sharing the story of the trauma is his life and what can happen when we open up. The path to change in our lives is through connection and relationship. The cost is too high when we are disconnected and don’t share our stories. The hope in this episode is that we will share and listen to help us all live well along the journey of our lives. 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,

During last month’s Creative Mornings in Richmond, Todd B. Waldo shared his best yes commitments and challenged everyone to stay committed to what matters most. This episode is about one more yes - to a parenting partnership for his daughter. And Todd’s reflections on being a Dad during this season of his life. The event spotlight for this episode is the Next Move Program. The Next Move Program provides work and educational experiences to young adults with disabilities as they transition out of high school into the world of work. Next Move Program will continue its partnership with various businesses in the Arts District and will offer a 6-week internship session to young adults with disabilities, July 23-August 31, 2018. Learn more at www.thenextmoveprogram.com 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 them

Inspired by the Richmond Public High School students in Reynolds College Early College Academy, this episode explores the impact of the Black excellence in Richmond. And the opportunity to build on our legacy, realize the greatness within and pour it into others. The event spotlight for this episode is Better Housing Coalition’s Stay Home RVA, Richmond’s first non-event gala to raise awareness of the need for affordable housing in our region. May 10-17. Learn more at www.stayhomerva.org 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com

Power coupled with racism against people of color have life threatening and life alternating consequences. What do we learn about ourselves and our community when confronted with the inequality and injustice is revealed? The hope shared in this episode of 40 Lessons is that we will be honest enough to recognize our racist thoughts we have accepted as truth and decide to learn something new. And that our community will not be silent as we hold people in power accountable. The event spotlight for this episode is the RVA East End Festival. It is an inclusive community celebration highlighting the diverse neighborhoods and unique quality of Richmond’s East End. The festival serves as a fundraiser for music education in East End public schools. Friday, May 25th from 5 to 9pm. Saturday, May 26th from 12 to 9pm Learn more at http://rvaeastendfest.org 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

On this episode, Todd B. Waldo sits down with Damon Jiggetts, Executive Director of Peter Paul Development Center. And they talk about lessons they have learned and are still learning about manhood, Blackness, family and our community. As well as their top five MCs. The mission of Peter Paul Development Center is to support the residents of the East End of Richmond and educate its students, equipping them to serve as positive contributors to their family, community, and society. They exist to educate the child, engage the family and empower the community. Learn more about their programs at peterpauldevcenter.org 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, que

Do you have a hero or a model in your life? In this episode, Todd B. Waldo remembers lessons learned from two of the most impactful models in his life. And looks at the opportunity for everyone to pour love, hope, skills, expertise, laugher, joy, compassion and empathy into their community.. The non-profit spotlight for this episode is the Hill Topper 5k on March 26 benefiting the Robinson Theater Community Art Center. The race will take you through the beautiful neighborhood and parks of Church Hill then end right in the middle of the Church Hill Irish Festival where you can enjoy live bands, great food, and beer! Learn more at http://www.thehilltopper5k.com 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher at

The journey from shame to pride is remembered as Todd B. Waldo looks back over the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, created by Amy Wentz, Shemicia Bowen and Kelli Lemon ( vablackrestaurantexperience.com ). The interactions that week affirmed a sense of home and place and resonated with the emotions sparked by the film Black Panther. This Black pride is not a dividing line. It creates space for authentic connection with others. Taking the journey to discover your pride and affirm your connection to your ancestors and heritage helps you affirms others. And this opportunity goes deeper to uncover the impact of previous generations racist practices and policies reinforcing injustice and inequity today. 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Sound

The film by Stanley Nelson and Marco Williams “Tell Them We Are Rising” has once again stirred the appreciation I feel when I learn more about the history of Black people in this country. This film focuses on the rich history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the world around them over the last 150 years. Seeing the courage of the men and women who fought to secure the future realized in my life everyday, my hope for a better future for my daughter is reignited. And I am encouraged to keep serving my city to counter the legacy of injustice and inequality impacting our lives everyday. 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. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to

As I think about the lessons learned in my almost 43 years and the lessons I’m still learning, the lesson to be good to myself and prioritizing my selfcare and balance so that I have something to give to my family, career and community is still taking root in my life. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com

It’s a new year and as I return to writing poetry for a new book, I’m looking back on how my mother secured a better future for me. In particular, how she helped me learn that I have the power to choose. I hope this year all of us will embrace the opportunity and choose to be advocates for equity in our city. There are so many ways to serve and make investments with our time, talent, energy and money in people and places that make our city better. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play and Stitcher at toddbwaldo.com/podcast. Send your feedback, questions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com

My daughter returns to the 40 Lessons podcast as we talk about our Christmas traditions in Church Hill and Richmond. She joins me in hoping that our stories will encourage listeners to take care of others to help make our city better, during this season and always. Send your podcast guest suggestions and comments to todd@toddbwaldo.com. Listen to all episodes on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play and Stitcher: toddbwaldo.com/podcast.