Supporting Black Entrepreneurs in Richmond

Building Generational Wealth for Black Entrepreneurs

Empowering Black Entrepreneurs in Richmond

In this episode of America's Healthiest City, host Will Melton speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melody-short/">Melody Short</a>, co-founder of the <a href="https://richmondnightmarket.com/">Richmond Night Market</a>. Together, they delve into Melody's journey as a passionate advocate for Richmond's artistic and entrepreneurial communities. From her early days immersed in art across major cities to her return to Richmond to co-found the Artisan Cafe—now the Richmond Night Market—Melody has been driven by a vision to support local artists and cultivate a welcoming, creative space. Melody highlights the Night Market’s role in fostering a thriving small business ecosystem where artists can both showcase their work and develop their entrepreneurial skills.Melody also touches on broader challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, including capital access, and how organizations like Bridging Virginia and the Metropolitan Business League are making a difference by offering crucial resources. She emphasizes the importance of small businesses as the backbone of Richmond's economy and explores ways to make business ownership more equitable.As the producer and sponsor of America's Healthiest City, <a href="https://xponent21.com/">Xponent21</a> is dedicated to fostering a healthy and vibrant Richmond community through impactful digital marketing and support of local businesses. To learn more about our work in Richmond website design and digital marketing, visit us at <a href="https://xponent21.com/digital-marketing-solutions/richmond-website-design/">Xponent21.com</a>. Don't forget to tune in each week on ESPN Richmond 106.1, and follow us on social media to stay updated on upcoming episodes!Own a website? Want to <a href="https://xponent21.com/insights/optimize-content-rank-in-ai-search-results/">learn how to rank in AI search results</a>? Watch the replay of Will Melton with Xponent21 for <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/adaptordisappear-howaiisupendin7227730955438870528/comments/">Adapt or Disappear: How AI is Upending Search &amp; SEO</a> on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/adaptordisappear-howaiisupendin7227730955438870528/comments/">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_lIPyJUkXg">YouTube</a>. Learn proven methods for ranking in local SEO, national SEO, and AI search results. Bonus: Access the free <a href="https://xponent21.com/insights/pay-per-click-advertising-spend-calculator/">PPC Budget Calculator</a> to calculate your ad campaign profits. -- Learn more about America's Healthiest City at <a href="https://americashealthiestcity.com">AmericasHealthiestCity.com</a>. Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/americashealthiestcity">@AmericasHealthiestCity</a> Follow us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/91648806/admin/dashboard/">America's Healthiest City</a> Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@americashealthiestcity">@AmericasHealthiestCity</a>

In this episode of America's Healthiest City, host Will Melton speaks with Melody Short, co-founder of the Richmond Night Market. Together, they delve into Melody's journey as a passionate advocate for Richmond's artistic and entrepreneurial communities. From her early days immersed in art across major cities to her return to Richmond to co-found the Artisan Cafe—now the Richmond Night Market—Melody has been driven by a vision to support local artists and cultivate a welcoming, creative space...

Melody Short from Richmond Night Market and Artisan Cafe