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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Get at least three of your co-workers or besties or neighbors together for lunch from Panera and help raise money for Meals on Wheels Columbia! Executive director Teri Walden is here with details on this year's Big Wheels fundraiser. April 2, 2026 -
Get ready to mark your calendar because Jazz Appreciation Month is jam-packed with events you won't want to miss! 'We Always Swing' Jazz Series assistant director Josh Chittum is here with details on some of the visiting artists "we're really lucky to have." April 1, 2026 -
This year's Unbound Book Festival takes place April 16-19 in Columbia. Executive director Kerry Townsend joins us to talk about this year's keynote speaker, Terry Tempest Williams, and share general festival information. Plus, author and panelist Lisa Knopp, via Zoom, talks about her book, 'Bread: A Memoir of Hunger'. March 31, 2026 -
'That's What She Said Columbia' returns for its fourth year on April 11 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Producer/director Allie Teagarden, along with T'Keyah Thomas, who is one of this year's featured speakers, talk about how an event like this can serve as a vital platform for local women to share their untold stories, which in turn fosters deeper community connection and empathy. March 30, 2026 -
Missouri School of Journalism senior Jacob Siciliano loves sports, loves being on TV and loves to cook. We cater to all three of his passions on today's show as we get to know the man who fronted the Tiger Kickoff Show for two seasons while he prepares his favorite dish, Honey Bacon Brussels Sprouts! March 27, 2026 -
Jacob Adams and Tara Lowe are both majoring in communication at William Woods University in Fulton. For their senior capstone project, they're partnering with Columbia's Day Dreams Foundation - an organization of which AC is the executive director - on a multi-platform project that furthers Day Dreams' mission of removing financial barriers in order for children to participate in extracurricular activities. March 26, 2026 -
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Linda Blockus & Amani Zaire, '26 Undergraduate Visual Art and Design ShowcaseThe Undergraduate Visual Art and Design Showcase (VADS) is "not just an art show," according to Dr. Linda Blockus, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at Mizzou. Across-the-board creative disciplines participate each year, like artist and guest Amani Zaire. She shows us an award-winning piece she made for last year's show! March 25, 2026 -
Iron Gate Real Estate advisors Dean and Amber Klempke stop by to talk about the spring housing market in mid-Missouri, which they describe as "crazy-busy." If you're in the market for a house below $350K, "perseverance is key," as that price point is popular with many buyers. March 24, 2026 -
Friends of Historic Boonville executive director Sarah Lacy tells us everything we need to know about this year's Big Muddy Folk Festival happening April 10-11 at Thespian Hall on Main Street in Boonville! March 23, 2026 -
Our District After Dark series continues with a visit to Teller's and Sake Japanese Bistro, two popular downtown Columbia restaurants that most people are unaware share ownership. At Teller's we visit with front-of-house manager Dani Doyen, and at Sake, co-owner Deb Rust. March 20, 2026
