Finding Clarity
By Luis Davila Joe Belsterling thought his career path in politics was all figured out. Several twists and turns later, he launched MajorClarity, an interactive tool to help others like him find their passion. It’s fair to say that Belsterling was more eager than most freshmen in college. Rather than use his freshman year […]
Designed with the Brain in Mind
Modern professionals work in demanding environments where change is constant. Most simply can’t be tied down with multi-hour training sessions that put them out of commission for big chunks of time. The truth of the matter is that training sessions within an organization can’t be rushed, and if they have yet to implement efficient ways […]
Beyond TEDxRVA
By Marc Cheatham and Paul Spicer When it comes to Richmond, the future isn’t coming; the future is here. All that’s left is how Richmond will define its identity moving forward. Events like TEDxRVA: ARTFUL, which was held this spring, are helping define Richmond for years to come. TEDxRVA, an independently organized TED event, […]
Zoozil Offers Choice-Driven Historical Fiction
By Caitlin Kearney and Sean Banks Almost every startup today has lofty aspirations, whether to change the world or to disrupt an industry. But Joe Heinzen and his band of Zoozilists are thinking even bigger: They’re looking to change history. As the driving force behind Zoozil, Heinzen and his team are creating a digital platform […]
A Reason to Party
Good times can be hard work. Nobody understands that better than Nate Marcus. With an enterprising spirit and a commitment to local businesses, Marcus launched PartyRVA in 2015 – soon to be rebranded as OccasionGenius. His goal was to unite idea-strapped party planners with the host of entertainment options Greater Richmond has to offer. “You […]
Eastern Land Collective: The Intersection of Shared Studio and Small Agency
By Elizabeth Sobka During the summer of 2014, Jordan and Kim Childs moved back to Richmond after an extended stay in the world of big brands and international advertising agencies. As Jordan describes it, “I worked for some great companies but found I spent most of my time talking about what we were going […]
The Business of Solar: One Maker’s Revolution
By Deanna Geneva Lorianni When Richmond transplant Bert Green envisions the near future, he sees a world where harnessing the sun for energy is the norm. Where machines once reliant on coal and oil run solely with solar. Where we’re, in essence, going back to our civilization roots, relying on nature to help us create. […]
Making Something Memorable
By Sydney Page Lester On any given day in a sun-drenched studio in Manchester, Andrea Gleason is making something memorable. Step inside and you’ll find five to four women next to Gleason, all chatting and laughing while remaining intensely focused on the beautiful assortment of Swarovski crystals, beads, sequins, and pearls in front of them. […]
A Cut Above
A good barber is a storyteller – someone who appreciates tradition and good conversation. He’s straightforward, and, when you leave his chair, you always feel confident. George Monroe is a classic barber. He’s an interesting guy, with interesting stories. A native of Charlottesville, Monroe moved to Richmond in 1995 to study at Virginia Union University. […]
Technology Meets Craftsmanship
“We’ve got a lot going on these days,” a grinning Jeff Rock says as we stand in a bright, 2,000-square-foot single-room warehouse off North Hamilton Street. It’s here where Rock, co-founder of the city’s most prominent software development company, along with his father and colleagues at Mobelux, are trying their hands at creating high-quality handmade […]