Heart & Soul, Your Guide to Black Virginia

Jarrell's Norfolk

Jarrell Williams is a storyteller, host, and creative marketer behind the award-winning Nomarama brand, celebrating culture, travel, food, and community. He has hosted numerous shows and helped craft dozens of authentic campaigns that inspire curiosity, connection, and joyful exploration.

Norfolk

Chrysler Museum of Art

T he Chrysler Museum  is home to fifty galleries and a  one-of-a-kind  glass studio.  The best part  is that  it's  all free .  

Norfolk

NEON District

Norfolk’s arts district is where the city’s creative side shines. It’s home to over 80 pieces of public art, unique restaurants, and local businesses.

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

The Norfolk Botanical Garden is a year-round escape into nature, perfect for a family outing.

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Soiree

This Black-owned restaurant in the NEON district offers a new twist on coastal classics.

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Three Ships Coffee

A must-stop for coffee lovers, Three Ships Coffee serves up expertly crafted brews in a bright, modern space—perfect for a slow morning or mid-day reset.

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Paris

Richmond

Born and raised in Richmond, Paris is a flight attendant by day and a full-time Content Creator whose creativity never really turns off. For someone who travels daily for a living, coming home to RVA always feels like a “big hug after a long stretch of time away.” She’s had the chance to see the world and truly enjoys being immersed in other cultures and expanding her worldview, but the 804 will always be her home.

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Matt

Charlottesville

A resident of Charlottesville, Matt Harmon spent the past 5 years developing a love of wine. As his passion for wine developed, he wanted to share that passion with family and friends. As he did so, he noticed people’s preconceived ideas about wine, and who “should” drink wine and sought to change this perception. And thus, his entrepreneurial journey with Harmony Wine was born. Matt challenges the perception of who and what wine drinkers should be in his everyday life—sometimes he drinks wine in a suit, sometimes he kicks back and drinks his wine wearing his joggers.

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Xavier

Roanoke

Xavier Tramaine Duckett is a community leader, artist, entrepreneur, traveler, and mentor based in Roanoke, VA, where he was raised in a culture of service, generosity, and love for community. In 2015, Xavier moved back to Roanoke after finishing his football career at ODU, with the mission to not only give back to his community, but to uplift it. He recognized the need for local youth empowerment programs and founded nonprofit The Humble Hustle Co. with that in mind. Xavier has leveraged his diverse background to impact youth and inspire others. His work continues to uplift his community and its members.

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