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The Long Walk Home | Ep. 5
In this episode, Lydia Griffith of @FireHorseWisdom joins me for a soulful conversation about spiritual shedding, belonging and the courage it takes to release
Saving for a Starter Home Now Takes Twice as Long as in 2019 by Billy Briefman
How Long Does It Take to Save Up for a Starter Home? Twice as Long as It Did in 2019 Originally reported by NPR News. NPR News Prospective homebuyers must now s
Richmond Launches New Initiative to Build Affordable Housing on Church Property by Billy Briefman
Richmond Partners With Faith Leaders to Build Affordable Housing Originally reported by WRIC 8News. WRIC 8News Richmond officials launched a partnership with lo
New Fleming Preserve Combines Hunting and Private Events in Amelia County by Billy Briefman
New Hunting and Event Venue Fleming Preserve Opens in Amelia County Originally reported by Richmond BizSense. Richmond BizSense Fleming Preserve opened in Ameli
Ep 101 - The Psychology Of AI Adoption At Work w/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky by Billy Briefman
Send us Fan Mail 95% of AI pilots fail to scale, and the uncomfortable truth is that most “AI adoption” plans are built for the wrong problem. We are not just i
Beyond the Alpha Adaptation | Ep. 7
Sometimes the identity that helped us survive, lead and care for everyone else can become the same identity we eventually have to outgrow. In this episode, Hone
Baltik’s Bagel to Take Over Former Alamo BBQ Building in Church Hill Expansion by Billy Briefman
Baltik’s Bagel Secures Former Alamo BBQ Space for Church Hill Expansion Originally reported by Richmond BizSense. Richmond BizSense Baltik’s Bagel officially cl
From Fairy to Farm Girl | Ep. 8
Transformation rarely happens in a straight line. Sometimes it asks us to grieve, surrender what we thought life would look like and return to what genuinely no
Is Homelessness Declining in Richmond? New Regional Data Shows Downward Trend by Billy Briefman
Regional Report Shows Minor Decline in Greater Richmond Homelessness Originally reported by WRIC 8News. WRIC 8News The Greater Richmond Continuum of Care report
People First Leadership with Mindy Flanigan
Small business owners are tired. The AI headlines tell them that if they're not talking about it they're not relevant in the room, and if they're not adopting i
Lakeside Coffee Roasters to Open New Retail Cafe Near Existing Facility by Billy Briefman
Lakeside Coffee Roasters to Open New Cafe Near Roasting Facility Originally reported by Richmond BizSense. Richmond BizSense A local coffee roasting company pla
Virginia Power Transformer Manufacturers Expand as Grid Demand Hits Record Highs by Billy Briefman
As Electricity Demand Soars, Virginia’s Power Transformer Industry Is Booming Originally reported by Cardinal News. Cardinal News Virginia power transformer man
Ep 100 - Becoming America’s Most AI-Ready Region w/ Will Willis and Will Melton by Billy Briefman
Send us Fan Mail Richmond is growing, AI is accelerating, and the uncomfortable truth is that “being interested” is not the same as being ready. We sit down wit
Day 2: Building a Referral Partner Platform with AI | Live Vibe Coding by Will Melton
Build a partner referral platform with AI live on Lovable: landing page polish, gamification, sales training, and AI visibility work for two websites. I'm Will
Laid-Off Workers Facing Longer Unemployment Stretches as Hiring Cools by Billy Briefman
U.S. Job Seekers Face Extended Search Times Following Layoffs Originally reported by NPR News. NPR News American workers who lose their jobs now spend significa
Live Vibe Coding: Watch Me Build a Referral Partner Portal with AI by Will Melton
Watch a referral partner portal get built live with Lovable, Supabase, and Claude: tiers, training, email drafts, promotions, and a partner dashboard. Today's l
Haynes Furniture and the Dump to Shutter All Stores by Late 2026 by Billy Briefman
Haynes Furniture and The Dump to Close All Locations by Oct. 2026 Originally reported by WTVR CBS 6. WTVR CBS 6 Haynes Furniture and its outlet brand, The Dump,
New Residential Projects Look to Replace Lombardy Street's Auto Shops Near VUU by Billy Briefman
Three Mixed-Use Projects Near VUU Could Transform Lombardy Street Corridor Originally reported by The Richmonder. The Richmonder Three mixed-use construction pr
The Art of Paying Attention | Ep. 9
We are surrounded by information all the time, but learning to recognize what is intuition, what is coincidence and what deserves our attention requires a deepe
Maricarmen, the 87-Year-old Woman Whose Eviction Shook Spain, Has Died by Billy Briefman
Spanish Housing Advocate Maricarmen Dies at 87 Following Eviction Battle Originally reported by NPR News. NPR News Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose force
Virginia Republicans Propose Gas Tax Suspension to Ease Pain at the Pump by Billy Briefman
Republicans Push for Gas Tax Holiday in Virginia Originally reported by Cardinal News. Cardinal News Republican lawmakers are advocating for a temporary suspens
From Homes to Cars, Rising Interest Rates Hit Richmond Borrowers' Wallets by Billy Briefman
Rising Interest Rates Drive Up Costs for Mortgages and Auto Loans Originally reported by NPR News. NPR News Surging interest rates continue to increase the fina
New Development Could Bring Apartments and Offices to Richmond's East End by Billy Briefman
Mixed-Use Building With Offices, Storefronts, and Apartments Proposed at East End Intersection Originally reported by Richmond BizSense. Richmond BizSense A dev
Ep 99 - How To Lead When Everyone Has AI: Transformational Leadership in the Age of AI by Billy Briefman
Send us Fan Mail AI is making knowledge cheap. That’s the uncomfortable truth underneath the hype and the hopeful invitation underneath the fear. When everyone
Vibe Coding Live: Building the Most Unusual Website on the Internet by Will Melton
Vibe coding live with Lovable: I finish my workshop landing page, then we build the most unusual website on the internet as an interactive art piece. Join me Su