From across the pond, this crazy brit was born. He first stepped in Richmond, Virginia in 2018, Now living his best life, with an opportunity he couldn’t miss, it’s the one and only Michael. Michael currently works in the healthcare industry and is a student at Brightpoint Community College studying Business Administration. He is well…

Carmen was born and raised in Southern California. She moved to RVA in the Summer of 2019 after accepting an internship position and fell in love with RVA so much so that she decided to stay here to complete her Ph.D. Aside from being a researcher by day, Carmen tends to be a night owl- whether…

Hey everyone! My name is Matthew, and I’m the karaoke lead. I moved into Richmond in late 2024, and found an awesome community at Trying to Adult RVA. I firmly believe there’s a rock star in all of us, just waiting to come out. Hope to see you on the singing floor!

Hi y’all! I’m Amanda, born and raised in RVA and currently living in Sandston with my chocolate lab Brier, and two cats Cricket and Flint. I am a scientist by trade but my hobby’s include game nights, native gardening, and traveling the world (I’m currently writing this on a beautiful beach in Indonesia!). I joined…

Hi, everyone! I’m originally from Connecticut but moved down to the RVA area in 2015 for college, met my husband, and never looked back. By day I work remotely as a Quality Control Specialist for an international consulting firm and on the evenings and weekends I get to explore Richmond with you guys! In my…

My name is Dana, I’m 32, and I was born and raised here in Richmond! I am a teacher and part time travel agent, and I love reading, crafting, and cooking. I love the mission of Trying to Adult RVA and I’m excited to meet new people and try new things!

Hey, I am Cassidy and I am the New Friend Lead. I have grew up in Richmond since I was 5 years old and I would call myself a Richmond native. I joined Trying to Adult back in 2021 when it was starting up. I was looking for a way to make new friends after…

Hi everyone! I’m Kandi. I was born and raised in Indiana, and I moved to RVA in 2019. My hobbies include reading, traveling, trying new things, and hanging out with my (spoiled) furbaby Noah. Trying to Adult RVA has been an extremely helpful group to an introvert like me, and I love meeting new people…

Hello all, I am Amanda. I was born and raised in the Richmond area. I currently live in the Varina area with my fiancé and fur baby (Dutchess). I am most passionate about traveling. I am always down to go anywhere be it a short road trip or an adventure around the world. My goal…

Julie Marsh grew up in Richmond, Virginia.  She is a former middle school, undergraduate, and Masters teacher.  She currently is an instructional designer in higher education.  Julie joined Trying to Adult after the pandemic because working from home was not conducive to making friendships.  She is happiest when she can go for a hike, get on…

Sarah moved to the Richmond area from Roanoke in late 2021, but was born and raised in New England. She joined Trying to Adult as soon as she got here as a way to learn about the area and make some friends. She lives in Chesterfield with her partner, and their dog and cat. She…

I am from Delaware, but moved here in 2021. I am passionate about being the change I want to see in the world and helping people feel loved and supported. I joined this group to assist with my transition from moving from Delaware to Virginia and learn more about the area. I enjoy meeting and connecting…

Hi, I’m Samantha. I have grown up and lived in Richmond since I was 8 years old, I moved away for college after high school and then after college did some exploring around the country. I finally moved back to Richmond in 2021 and realized most of my friends had moved away. So, I was super excited…

Sam founded Trying to Adult RVA in October 2021. She moved to Richmond in 2018 for a job opportunity. After moving, she realized that it is hard trying to make friends as an adult. Shortly after moving, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic happened, making it even harder to make friends. When the community started to reopen…

From across the pond, this crazy brit was born. He first stepped in Richmond, Virginia in 2018, Now living his best life, with an opportunity he couldn’t miss, it’s the one and only Michael. Michael currently works in the healthcare industry and is a student at Brightpoint Community College studying Business Administration. He is well…

Carmen was born and raised in Southern California. She moved to RVA in the Summer of 2019 after accepting an internship position and fell in love with RVA so much so that she decided to stay here to complete her Ph.D. Aside from being a researcher by day, Carmen tends to be a night owl- whether…

Hey everyone! My name is Matthew, and I’m the karaoke lead. I moved into Richmond in late 2024, and found an awesome community at Trying to Adult RVA. I firmly believe there’s a rock star in all of us, just waiting to come out. Hope to see you on the singing floor!

Hi y’all! I’m Amanda, born and raised in RVA and currently living in Sandston with my chocolate lab Brier, and two cats Cricket and Flint. I am a scientist by trade but my hobby’s include game nights, native gardening, and traveling the world (I’m currently writing this on a beautiful beach in Indonesia!). I joined…

Hi, everyone! I’m originally from Connecticut but moved down to the RVA area in 2015 for college, met my husband, and never looked back. By day I work remotely as a Quality Control Specialist for an international consulting firm and on the evenings and weekends I get to explore Richmond with you guys! In my…

My name is Dana, I’m 32, and I was born and raised here in Richmond! I am a teacher and part time travel agent, and I love reading, crafting, and cooking. I love the mission of Trying to Adult RVA and I’m excited to meet new people and try new things!

Hey, I am Cassidy and I am the New Friend Lead. I have grew up in Richmond since I was 5 years old and I would call myself a Richmond native. I joined Trying to Adult back in 2021 when it was starting up. I was looking for a way to make new friends after…

Hi everyone! I’m Kandi. I was born and raised in Indiana, and I moved to RVA in 2019. My hobbies include reading, traveling, trying new things, and hanging out with my (spoiled) furbaby Noah. Trying to Adult RVA has been an extremely helpful group to an introvert like me, and I love meeting new people…

Hello all, I am Amanda. I was born and raised in the Richmond area. I currently live in the Varina area with my fiancé and fur baby (Dutchess). I am most passionate about traveling. I am always down to go anywhere be it a short road trip or an adventure around the world. My goal…

Julie Marsh grew up in Richmond, Virginia.  She is a former middle school, undergraduate, and Masters teacher.  She currently is an instructional designer in higher education.  Julie joined Trying to Adult after the pandemic because working from home was not conducive to making friendships.  She is happiest when she can go for a hike, get on…

Sarah moved to the Richmond area from Roanoke in late 2021, but was born and raised in New England. She joined Trying to Adult as soon as she got here as a way to learn about the area and make some friends. She lives in Chesterfield with her partner, and their dog and cat. She…

I am from Delaware, but moved here in 2021. I am passionate about being the change I want to see in the world and helping people feel loved and supported. I joined this group to assist with my transition from moving from Delaware to Virginia and learn more about the area. I enjoy meeting and connecting…

Hi, I’m Samantha. I have grown up and lived in Richmond since I was 8 years old, I moved away for college after high school and then after college did some exploring around the country. I finally moved back to Richmond in 2021 and realized most of my friends had moved away. So, I was super excited…

Sam founded Trying to Adult RVA in October 2021. She moved to Richmond in 2018 for a job opportunity. After moving, she realized that it is hard trying to make friends as an adult. Shortly after moving, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic happened, making it even harder to make friends. When the community started to reopen…

From across the pond, this crazy brit was born. He first stepped in Richmond, Virginia in 2018, Now living his best life, with an opportunity he couldn’t miss, it’s the one and only Michael. Michael currently works in the healthcare industry and is a student at Brightpoint Community College studying Business Administration. He is well…

Carmen was born and raised in Southern California. She moved to RVA in the Summer of 2019 after accepting an internship position and fell in love with RVA so much so that she decided to stay here to complete her Ph.D. Aside from being a researcher by day, Carmen tends to be a night owl- whether…

Hey everyone! My name is Matthew, and I’m the karaoke lead. I moved into Richmond in late 2024, and found an awesome community at Trying to Adult RVA. I firmly believe there’s a rock star in all of us, just waiting to come out. Hope to see you on the singing floor!

Hi y’all! I’m Amanda, born and raised in RVA and currently living in Sandston with my chocolate lab Brier, and two cats Cricket and Flint. I am a scientist by trade but my hobby’s include game nights, native gardening, and traveling the world (I’m currently writing this on a beautiful beach in Indonesia!). I joined…

Hi, everyone! I’m originally from Connecticut but moved down to the RVA area in 2015 for college, met my husband, and never looked back. By day I work remotely as a Quality Control Specialist for an international consulting firm and on the evenings and weekends I get to explore Richmond with you guys! In my…

My name is Dana, I’m 32, and I was born and raised here in Richmond! I am a teacher and part time travel agent, and I love reading, crafting, and cooking. I love the mission of Trying to Adult RVA and I’m excited to meet new people and try new things!

Hey, I am Cassidy and I am the New Friend Lead. I have grew up in Richmond since I was 5 years old and I would call myself a Richmond native. I joined Trying to Adult back in 2021 when it was starting up. I was looking for a way to make new friends after…

Hi everyone! I’m Kandi. I was born and raised in Indiana, and I moved to RVA in 2019. My hobbies include reading, traveling, trying new things, and hanging out with my (spoiled) furbaby Noah. Trying to Adult RVA has been an extremely helpful group to an introvert like me, and I love meeting new people…

Hello all, I am Amanda. I was born and raised in the Richmond area. I currently live in the Varina area with my fiancé and fur baby (Dutchess). I am most passionate about traveling. I am always down to go anywhere be it a short road trip or an adventure around the world. My goal…

Julie Marsh grew up in Richmond, Virginia.  She is a former middle school, undergraduate, and Masters teacher.  She currently is an instructional designer in higher education.  Julie joined Trying to Adult after the pandemic because working from home was not conducive to making friendships.  She is happiest when she can go for a hike, get on…

Sarah moved to the Richmond area from Roanoke in late 2021, but was born and raised in New England. She joined Trying to Adult as soon as she got here as a way to learn about the area and make some friends. She lives in Chesterfield with her partner, and their dog and cat. She…

I am from Delaware, but moved here in 2021. I am passionate about being the change I want to see in the world and helping people feel loved and supported. I joined this group to assist with my transition from moving from Delaware to Virginia and learn more about the area. I enjoy meeting and connecting…

Hi, I’m Samantha. I have grown up and lived in Richmond since I was 8 years old, I moved away for college after high school and then after college did some exploring around the country. I finally moved back to Richmond in 2021 and realized most of my friends had moved away. So, I was super excited…

Sam founded Trying to Adult RVA in October 2021. She moved to Richmond in 2018 for a job opportunity. After moving, she realized that it is hard trying to make friends as an adult. Shortly after moving, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic happened, making it even harder to make friends. When the community started to reopen…