Faith, Caregiving & Alzheimer's: A Conversation with Pastors Jason Schonfelder & Kent Wise On this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, I sit down with Executive Pastor Jason Schonfelder and Senior Life Pastor Kent Wise from Thomas Road Baptist Church to discuss their upcoming [...]

The Power of Pageantry: Confidence, Coaching & Finding the Right Fit with Lu Sierra On this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Chris and I sit down with the legendary Lu Sierra to talk about the true impact of pageantry. We share how Lu [...]

Empowering Nurses & Navigating Senior Care Transitions In this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, I speak with Joyce Wade, Head of Runk and Pratt Nursing School, about initiatives to support single mothers in nursing, tuition assistance programs, and pathways for those interested in [...]

Inside Ivy Hill with Tracy Newman: Growth, Legacy & Community In this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, I sit down with Tracy Newman from Ivy Hill Golf Course, along with my sons, Chris and Chandler. We dive into the exciting updates happening at [...]

Family, Fairways, and Business: Growing Together In this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, I sit down with my husband Brian and our sons Chris and Chandler to talk about our journey in acquiring golf courses and building a strong team. From navigating the [...]

How We Went from Senior Living to Owning Golf Courses In this episode, we dive into the unexpected journey from senior living to the golf world. From owning The Willows golf course to Ivy Hill, and finally purchasing Ashley Plantation Golf Course, we share the [...]

Navigating Senior Care | Options, Family Support, and Success Stories In this insightful episode, Chris and I break down the differences between senior care options like at-home care, independent living, assisted living, adult daycare, and memory care. We also discuss navigating state regulations, working with [...]

Helping Aging Parents | What to Look For and How to Provide Care In this episode, Chris and I dive into the challenges of caring for aging parents, sharing insights on recognizing changes in their behavior and memory. We discuss what signs to watch for, [...]

Inside Bella Vista | Amenities, Tori Blue, and The Perennial In part two of our Bella Vista story, Brian and I dive into the unique amenities at the hotel, including our signature restaurant, Tori Blue, and The Perennial, a charming senior independent living community located [...]

Building Bella Vista | Our Journey of Challenges and Triumphs In this episode, my husband Brian and I share our journey of creating the Bella Vista Hotel in Lynchburg, Virginia. We reflect on the challenges we faced, strategies we implemented, and the unforgettable moments that [...]