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 [...]

Transitioning to Senior Living: Answering Your Top Questions with Runk and Pratt On this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, I sit down with Alicia Blankinship and Patrick Hurt from the Runk and Pratt Community Relations and Admissions Team to discuss the important steps [...]

Creating Community at Runk and Pratt: Activities, Support, and Important Conversations In this episode, we dive into the incredible activities and programs happening at Runk and Pratt Communities, designed to enrich the lives of their residents and create a true sense of belonging. Vickie [...]

Community in Action: Sheriff’s Office Christmas Drive for Bedford County Families In this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Sheriff Mike Miller and Major Jon Wilks join us to discuss their dedication to the Bedford County community. They share how the Sheriff’s Office is [...]

Leadership in Action: A Chat with Virginia's Lt. Governor In this special episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears sits down with Vickie for an inspiring conversation about her journey in office, achievements, and what’s next. They dig into [...]

Building a Better Lynchburg: A Talk with City Council Candidates In this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, I sit down with two exciting candidates for Lynchburg City Council: Jacqueline Timmer (Ward 1) and Dr. James Coleman (Ward 3). We uncover the [...]

The Entrepreneur's Journey: Insights with Brian Runk - Part 4 In the final episode of our 4-part series, Brian and I tackle the tough topics every entrepreneur faces: handling negative feedback, taking smart risks, and leading with confidence. We also share insights from [...]

The Entrepreneur's Journey: Insights with Brian Runk - Part 3 In part three of our 4-part series on Around the Table with Vickie, Brian and I dive deeper into the world of growth and scaling. We focus on how to strategically expand your [...]