People We Adore: Travis Richardson

A: I’m Travis, founder of Be Well Asheville and host of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast .

My company is building a community-powered platform that connects residents and visitors to Asheville’s most trusted wellness practitioners, experiences, and events.

Our mission is simple: to make wellness accessible, visible, and collaborative—creating a hub where people discover healing, longevity practices, and connection, while empowering local practitioners with the visibility they deserve.

A: My superpower is connection—seeing the unique value in people and bringing them together in ways that create something larger than themselves.

A moment I recall: during the early stages of Be Well Asheville, I connected wellness experts who had never met before. Within weeks, they were collaborating on retreats and cross-promotions—proof that the right introductions can ripple outward into powerful community impact.

A: Daily movement: resistance training, walking 10,000 steps, and stretching (I’m also a Flexologist).

Massage: I love getting massages at the Center for Massage & Natural Health, downtown Asheville

Long walks:

Heat: sauna sessions to reset my nervous system.

Nature connection: I often retreat to the mountains for long hikes, which ground me and bring clarity.

Special place: my sauna—it’s where I combine recovery, meditation, and sometimes my podcast editing.

A: Heart Chakra (Anahata).

Because my work and personal mission revolve around connection, compassion, and building community. Everything I do—from coaching, to podcasting, to creating wellness networks—flows from an open heart and a belief in collective healing.