Adonica Coleman
Host of The Daily BlendAdonica Coleman is the owner of A2D Events, established in Columbia Missouri in 2011. The company specializes in corporate, fundraising, virtual, and community events. She is also the creator of The Como 411, a digital media company focused on the Columbia and surrounding communities. She is the host of the weekly talk show, The Daily Blend w/AC, airing on KBIA and all social media platforms as well as host of Community Connections airing on KRCG 13 on the third Thursday on the news at sunrise.
Her community work includes serving as a board member at Granny’s House, The BOLD Academy, The Chamber of Commerce and REDI. She worked as a part time business coach with the Missouri Women’s Business Center from 2020-2022. Adonica is the chair elect for the Chamber of Commerce for the upcoming 2024-2025 year.
She is a wife of over 21 years and the mother of 4 daughters. She is passionate about her family, her business, the community and loves connecting people through networking.
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Think your phone and laptop are safe? Think again! From urgent fake emails to risky app permissions and missing PINs, tech expert and ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts breaks down how to lock down your devices before hackers and scammers strike. July 1, 2026 -
Bricks & Minifigs - where families can buy, sell, and trade everything from brand-new LEGO sets to certified pre-owned and custom minifig creations - is coming to Columbia! Owner Sara Burns and her daughter Savannah are turning their family’s LEGO obsession into a community hub for birthday parties, treasure-hunt bulk tables, and more. Join them for a grand opening bash on July 11 at their Broadway Shops location. June 30, 2026 -
Meet the mother-daughter duo bringing 50 flavors of Hawaiian-style shave ice – plus ice cream-stuffed creations – to the Schnucks parking lot on Forum all summer long. Whether it’s a backyard party or a 500-person corporate event, Jessie and Ella Yankee’s crew of 17 teens will roll up with a pop-up Hokulia Shave Ice catering setup and unforgettable customer service. June 29, 2026 -
We're talking about EnCircle Technologies, where neurodivergent teens and adults build confidence, social skills, and tech talents that can transform their futures, with its director, Kalynn Ramsey! Discover how Woodhaven’s passionate team and community partners are opening doors to real-world employment, internships, and life-changing connections. June 26, 2026 -
We're at Columbia-based Hockman Interiors for a powerful conversation with retired hip and knee surgeon David E. Hockman as he unveils his deeply personal new book, 'Surgeon Unmasked: A Journey From Shame to Grace'. From anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to church hurt and hard-won healing, Hockman shares a raw, vulnerable story meant to bring hope and freedom to others. Discover why all proceeds go to Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries and how you can grab a signed copy in-store or order on Amazon today! June 25, 2026 -
From ballpark hamburgers to her go-to local spots like Jose Jalapeno’s and Addison’s, Mizzou Women's Basketball head coach Kellie Harper is keeping it real about parenting, community, and finding her rhythm in a sports-obsessed town. Plus, she gives us the scoop on “A Night at Our Zou,” happening June 30 at Mizzou Arena. Fans can meet the team, connect with local vendors, and experience Mizzou Women’s Basketball up close. June 24, 2026 -
Mizzou Women’s Basketball head coach Kellie Harper breaks down last season’s postseason breakthrough and the bold expectations for a young but hungry Tigers squad. From recruiting “great people” in the NIL/transfer portal era to building a program that plays a month longer than the regular season, Harper shares the blueprint behind Mizzou’s next big step. June 23, 2026 -
Jabberwocky Studios is a Columbia non-profit that gives kids access to performing arts, visual arts, and the sciences. On today's show, theater director Darrell Bailey, programming director Jean Warford, and 11-year-old actress Marley Harper, invite everyone to come see "The Wizard of Oz" this Saturday at McKee Gymnasium- but not before giving us a sneak preview performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." June 22, 2026 -
Camp Bowers is back this summer, and it’s bigger than ever! Lawrence Bowers – founder of LBO Sports and E3 Sports Foundation – is bringing his popular three-day camp for kids to the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse July 13–15, with Baby Ballers (for the younger hoopers) running July 16–17. Sign up today! June 18, 2026 -
Experience Maplewood Barn Theatre’s outdoor production of Kate Hamill’s hilarious and heartfelt adaptation of Little Women June 18-28 under the stars in Columbia. Follow the March sisters as they grow from little girls into little women with all the humor, heart, and family dynamics audiences love. Directed by Jamie Yelton and featuring Sarah Hurt as "Meg." Don’t forget your chairs and bug spray! June 17, 2026
