Voices of Hope NRV
New River Valley Community Services
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About This Podcast
Voices of Hope is a podcast from New River Valley Community Services, hosted by Mike Wade and Ross Wilsie.
Each episode explores the themes of hope and wellness at every level: individual, family, community, and the wider world around us. Through real stories and honest conversations, Mike and Ross highlight the people and practices that nurture resilience and connection in Virginia’s New River Valley. Whether it’s through recovery, service, creativity, or exploring the NRV’s natural beauty, Voices of Hope reminds us that hope is not just an idea – it’s something we build together.
Listen, join the conversation, and remember: hope grows when we share it.
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S1E10 Keith Whyte
Keith Whyte is President of Safer Gambling Strategies LLC and a national leader in responsible gambling and gambling addiction prevention. Keith has spent the past 30 years shaping policy, advising…
S1E9 Chris Brown
Chris Brown is President of the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI). Chris leads the organization’s work to help communities and human service organizations become more father-inclusive,…
S1E8 Brianna Bonat
Brianna Bonat serves as the Director of Public Health and Engagement at the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA). Brianna’s work focuses on making sure public health stays at the center of how…
S1E7 Keith Cartwright
Keith Cartwright is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. He leads a statewide effort to raise awareness of…
S1E6 Sophie Wenzel
Dr. Sophie Wenzel is associate professor of practice and the associate director for the Center for Public Health Practice and Research at Virginia Tech. She’s spent more than two decades working in…
S1E5 Karen Rodden
Let’s take a quick trip back in time. Our destination? Monday, December 15, 1975.Gerald Ford is President of the United States. The #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart is "That's the Way (I Like…
S1E4 Chris McKlarney
Chris McKlarney is the epitome of what a public servant should be. As the long-time administrator for Giles County - a small rural community in southwest Virginia - Chris has proven time and time…
S1E3 Meredith Lane
Meredith Lane is a student at Virginia Tech, an intern with the NRV Regional Commission, and a person in recovery. Meredith shares about her many endeavors as an advocate and champion for both…
S1E2 Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor is the Executive Director of New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS). Chris sits down to chat with Mike and Ross about his background and current role as ED, the field of behavioral…
S1E1 Hope Grows When We Share It
In the inaugural Voices of Hope episode, Mike and Ross provide an overview of the podcast - who they are, why they're starting a podcast, and the types of topics they'll explore with guests.
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Voices of Hope NRV has published 10 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Voices of Hope NRV is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.
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