The Daily Blend w/ AC: Ariana Karandish, Kesem at Mizzou

By Travis McMillen,

Adonica Coleman

Published May 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM CDT

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Ariana Karandish

Kesem wants all children affected by a parent's cancer diagnosis a chance to "be a kid," even if it's just for one week each summer. Kesem at Mizzou outreach coordinator Ariana Karandish tells us how it takes volunteers and donations from people like you to make that dream happen year after year. May 12, 2025

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Travis McMillen

Travis McMillen is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. For KBIA, Travis oversees production of "The Daily Blend w/ AC."

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Adonica Coleman

Adonica 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.

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