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 [...]

The Entrepreneur's Journey: Insights with Brian Runk - Part 2 In part two of our special 4-part series on Around the Table with Vickie, I’m joined by my husband Brian and my son Chris Runk for a deep dive into what really drives [...]

The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Insights with Brian Runk - Part 1 In this special 4-part series of Around the Table with Vickie, I’m excited to sit down with my husband, Brian Runk, as we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship. Together, we’re sharing [...]

The Sound of Community: Ula Kauppi and the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra In this episode of "Around the Table with Vickie," we welcome Ula Kauppi to discuss the vibrant world of the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra. Ula, the director of the symphony, shares her insights [...]