As 2025 wrapped, Feedback hosted the ninth annual community event Dent: Blend at Common House in Richmond, VA. An offshoot of the larger four-day conference in Santa Fe, Richmond’s afternoon-sized event featured a powerful set of lenses on the topic of becoming, from the company refocusing to give back to their community, the city undergoing change to represent their people and history, and on a personal level how change can be an opportunity to become more of who you are. With a record audience of over 120 that represented both the region and included voices and perspectives from across the country, the ninth Blend was the largest, most diverse gathering at Common House Richmond yet.
Attendee reactions included:
“Dent is, by far, the most inspirational, generous and authentic gathering I’ve attended! I’m so grateful to be a part of the Dent community!”
“I had no idea what to expect at my first Dent last week, but it was better than I could have imagined. Thank you to you and your team for creating such a moving experience. It was heart led, inspirational and in a safe welcoming environment with community… the trifecta. Cheers to you and the community you have fostered in this space. Already looking forward to the tenth anniversary.”
Featured Speakers and Activities:
Susie Fife & Theresa Ceniccola
Red Orange Studio: https://lnkd.in/eifKPTJh
The PiP Project: https://lnkd.in/dwk94QVb
B Corps: https://lnkd.in/eA_WVqv3
Valerie Cassel Oliver & J. Dontrese Brown
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts : https://www.vmfa.museum
Rumors of War: https://lnkd.in/eKUs2pXY
Arthur Ashe Boulevard Initiative: https://arthurasheblvd.com
Hidden In Plain Site: https://lnkd.in/dZqX3X4
Chauncey Jenkins: https://lnkd.in/e_c2-vHQ
Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation Foundation: https://lnkd.in/egt9_z-4
Moss Brand Management, Marketing, and Events: https://lnkd.in/eWd-BKxa
Firehouse Theatre Project Inc: https://lnkd.in/eWekqiTH
Firehouse’s John Mitchel Jr Project: https://lnkd.in/e7ewuAhb
“Big” Dent The Future: https://dentthefuture.com
Common House: https://lnkd.in/exqtS6sm
by Dean Browell
Dean Browell leads Feedback’s research as resident PhD with a passion for how generations interact online and is the co-author of the book Don’t You Forget About Gen X: One Generation’s Crucial Role in Healthcare. A frequent speaker across many industries, Dean has also briefed data on military family quality of life to The White House. He is a co-founder of Hidden In Plain Site and on the boards of The Poe Museum and Firehouse Theatre. Dean teaches courses at VCU School of Business and University of Richmond’s Institute on Philanthropy.