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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Michele Snodderley and John Scalise of True North of Columbia and Job Point, respectively, join us on the couch to talk about their organizations and what it means to be recognized as finalists for non-profit of the year by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. November 7, 2025 -
Sharlet Finley says Operation Christmas Child is a simple yet powerful way to make a positive, personal impact on a child in need. She tells us participation means packing a shoebox full of fun, personalized gifts, including a special "wow" item to make a big impression. November 6, 2025 -
"Those red kettles fund our work all year long." - Major Nancy Powers, The Salvation Army | Services funded by the Red Kettle Campaign include shelters for families and individuals, rent and utility assistance, and long-term case management aimed at helping families achieve self-sufficiency. November 5, 2025 -
A record 90 students auditioned for 21 roles in MU Theatre's production of 'Into the Woods', opening Thursday in the Rhynsburger Theatre on the MU campus. Not familiar with the show? Its director, Dr. Joy Powell, says, "It takes the original Grimms' Fairy Tales and brings them together and asks the question: what happens if you go off the path that you're used to? November 4, 2025 -
Junior Achievement (JA) is a national non-profit organization that focuses on teaching students about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness. On today's show, JA in Central Missouri district manager Morgan Dennehy tells us about a new JA Trades program, and invites everyone to a fundraiser with Santa Claus happening later this month in Columbia! November 3, 2025 -
On today's show, we're talking about MarkerSqueak Consulting with owner Jay Sparks while making Halloween-themed cocktails. Cheers! October 31, 2025 -
When it comes to molotherapy (or, "movement you love"), Softwave by Molotherapy owner Derek Parker practices what he preaches: "after my first treatment, that was the first night in two years I slept without pain and I was like, I'm sold. This is cool." October 30, 2025 -
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Regina Alexander, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, "Free Giveaway Event"Regina Alexander believes that it's crucial to provide essential goods to vulnerable populations in a dignified manner completely free of charge. Born from that mindset is a now bi-annual event hosted by Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. "There's not a price tag on anything." Watch for details! October 29, 2025 -
Dr. Arminta Phelps, Achieve Balance Chiropractic, wants you to stay healthy this season and next by boosting natural immunity, getting proper sleep and exposing oneself to early morning sunlight to regulate body rhythms. "If your brain's unhealthy because your spine's not moving appropriately, your gut's unhappy; if your gut's unhappy, your immune system's going to be unhappy." October 28, 2025 -
Downtown Columbia (a.k.a. The District) kicks off its holiday season with a family-friendly 'Holiday Shop Hop & Holiday Lighting' this Saturday in the courtyard by Serendipity Salon & Gallery on Walnut Street. Executive director Nickie Davis says, "if you have not experienced it, you absolutely have to come out and experience it." October 27, 2025
