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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Color(ed) Studios visual artist Asia Long remembers artist, mentor, and "mayor of North Village Arts District,' Kenny Greene, who died in December: "We rise by lifting others, and when he did that for me, I didn't even know I needed it at the time." February 16, 2026 -
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women are more subtle compared to the "classic" symptoms men experience? Today's guests are Susan Hart, 2026 Mid-Missouri Go Red for Women chair, and Melissa Gerke, development director for the American Heart Association. February 13, 2026 -
Mizzou College of Arts & Science director of the arts, Cathleen A. Fleck, PhD, says the annual Chancellor's Arts Showcase is worth a visit each year because, "the students' art work is changing, the music is changing, the theatrical productions are changing." Make it a date night on Feb. 20th! February 12, 2026 -
The 2nd anniversary party continues today with our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few more of our favorite moments from 2025! Balloons by Party Perfectly. February 6, 2026 -
We're celebrating our 2nd anniversary today with Party Perfectly owner Sam Boisclair - she's responsible for the balloons you see on our set - and our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from 2025! February 5, 2026 -
MarkerSqueak Consulting owner Jay Sparks is feeling philanthropic: "Any $1,500 coaching contract I sign, MarkerSqueak will pay $1,200 (the total cost) to sponsor a DreamTree scholar for one year of everything." Details on today's show! February 4, 2026 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri is in need of 'bigs'! Executive director Ann Merrifield says 70 'littles' are on the waiting list right now. No time to volunteer? Sign up for to participate in the Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser at LevelUp inside Columbia Mall! February 3, 2026 -
We're kicking off Black History Month with a visit to Columbia's Broadway Diner and a conversation with owner David Johnson and longtime Columbia resident Barbra Horrell. Ms. Horrell - despite living here her entire life (all 84 years) - has only recently stepped foot inside the diner because of its racial past in a once segregated Columbia. Her story on today's show. February 2, 2026 -
It's a well-known fact that older adults represent a uniquely vulnerable demographic for online and phone scams due to social, cognitive, and financial factors. (The "perfect storm.") On today's show, ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts shares tips to keep that generation safe and fraud-free. January 30, 2026 -
According to Emma Burnett, Rockin Bod Studio owner and body sculpting specialist, "Some things look like fat but aren't. They're just areas of fluid that can't get out." (Bra fat, anyone?) Take advantage of Emma's new client special - details on today's show! January 29, 2026
