Around the Table with Vickie Season 1 Recap What a season it’s been! 🎉 From powerful stories of resilience to insightful conversations on entrepreneurship, senior living, and community growth, Around the Table with Vickie brought real, unfiltered discussions to the forefront. In this recap, we’re [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]