Join us for an engaging conversation in our latest Conversation with Heart & Soul, featuring Lisa Marie Burwell, host of VIE Speaks and Founder/Editor-in-Chief of VIE Magazine. She is joined by authors Joseph Forest Riccobono and Peter Compagno

66. “A Valiant Journey of Courage, Faith, and Optimism” — A Conversation with Lesly Simon

12 days ago 37m 29s

Recently, Lisa Marie Burwell, the host of VIE Speaks and the founder/CEO/editor-in-chief of VIE Magazine, had the pleasure of sitting down with Lesly Simon, a former record label executive and current business owner, realtor at Colgan Simon Wri

65. Special Crossover Episode - VIE Speaks x VIE Book Club

Apr 2nd, 2024 37m 6s

Join us in this special crossover episode as Lisa Marie Burwell, Editor-in-Chief of VIE Magazine and host of the VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul podcast, sits down with Jordan Staggs, Editor at VIE Magazine and host of the VIE Boo

64. "The Life of an Entrepreneur" – A Conversation with Kurt Tobias, Founder of Choona Clothing

Mar 5th, 2024 39m 24s

As a budding outdoorsman growing up in northern Virginia, Kurt Tobias never dreamed of founding a clothing brand one day. While fishing and fashion might not seem to mesh, Tobias and his team at Choona have proved that technical wear for the av

63. "The Journey of the Paper Bear Project!" – A Conversation with Arix Zalace

Feb 27th, 2024 44m 51s

Arix Zalace, a renowned filmmaker, longtime Florida Panhandle resident, and owner of AZA Productions, joined the VIE Speaks lineup to share his creative vision for the upcoming feature film The Paper Bear. In partnership with social entrepreneu

62. "Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort Turns 50!" – Marketing Director April Sarver Spills the Tea

Feb 20th, 2024 26m 52s

Discover all that Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort has to offer as it celebrates 50 years in 2024! On the latest episode of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul, host Lisa Marie Burwell sat down with Sandestin Director of Marketing Commun

61. "A Daily Practice of Living Well" - A Conversation with John Wellborn

Feb 13th, 2024 32m 6s

This week on VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul, John Wellborn, the founder of Live Well 30A, shares his life story about risk-taking in pursuit of purpose. An entrepreneur and visionary at heart, Wellborn had an epiphany on his twen

60. "The First It Girl" – A Conversation with Vicky Tiel

Feb 6th, 2024 39m 46s

Meet a renaissance woman who created and defined her own destiny, reaching pinnacles of success and glamour usually only found in movies. High fashion and beauty icon Vicky Tiel knows all about how to live a "real" life, and she has the stories

59. "Talking Shop with a Fellow PR Pro" – A Conversation with Madra McDonald

Jan 30th, 2024 34m 40s

On this episode of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul is Madra McDonald, the visionary/founder behind M Public Relations, a premier boutique public relations firm in Northwest Florida. With over a decade of expertise, Madra is passio

58. "Leading by Example" - A Conversation with Derek McMahon, 4x4 Mobile Fitness

Jan 23rd, 2024 27m 11s

On this episode of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul, Derek McMahon of 4x4 Fitness, the VIE Team’s personal trainer, joined the line-up. 4x4 Fitness was founded by former NFL player and Buffalo Bills fullback, Zach Olstad to bring t

57. "Wine for a Cause" - A Conversation with Karah Young

Jan 16th, 2024 32m 9s

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has been connecting wine enthusiasts to raise money benefiting children in need in Northwest Florida since 2005. Recently, VIE Speaks host, Lisa Marie Burwell, sat down with Destin Charity Wine Auction Fou

56. “Storytelling with Depth and Breadth" - A Conversation with Matt Alagrin and Kelli Carter from Walton County Tourism

Jan 9th, 2024 41m 31s

Discover the enchanting allure of Walton County, where both locals and tourists are captivated by the indescribable charm of its landscapes and beaches. In this engaging episode, Matt Alagrin and Kelli Carter from Walton County tourism unveil a

55. "Developing Northwest Florida" – A Lively Conversation with ST. JOE's Rhea Goff

Jan 3rd, 2024 36m 44s

Northwest Florida-based real estate developer and asset manager The St. Joe Company focuses on thoughtfully planned destinations to live, work, play, shop, and vacation near the region's beautiful white-sand beaches. A diverse portfolio and res

54. "He Was Always There" — A Conversation with Misty Parenzan

Dec 19th, 2023 33m 33s

Misty Parenzan graced the VIE Speaks: Conversation with Heart and Soul stage this week as she candidly shares about her life’s journey through trauma, addiction, and uncertainty to finding herself and reclaiming her connection with God. Delve i

53. "An Elevated High Low Design Approach" — A Conversation with Melanie Turner, Founder of Melanie Turner Interiors

Dec 12th, 2023 34m 6s

This week on VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul, Melanie Turner joined the guest line-up. Melanie is an Atlanta-based interior designer and creative behind Melanie Turner Interiors. She is known for designing beautiful homes across t

52. “A Culinary Legend” — A Conversation with Chef Jim Shirley, Founder/Executive Chef of Chef Jim Shirley Restaurants

Dec 5th, 2023 36m 39s

Nationally recognized restaurateur Chef Jim Shirley sat down with VIE Speaks host, Lisa Marie Burwell, to talk all things food and stories about building his brand in Northwest Florida. Chef Jim Shirley is the owner of The Great Southern Café,

51. "Pioneering a Vision" - A Conversation with Jennifer Steele, Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Alliance

Nov 28th, 2023 37m 40s

Meet Jennifer Steele, a long-time 30A local who has had a heart for her community since she was just five years old. Jennifer has worked with companies like The REP Theater and started her own consulting company and theater company, and eventua

50. "A Legacy of Service" — A Conversation with Jeff Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder Communications

Nov 15th, 2023 36m 46s

On this episode of VIE Speaks, host Lisa Marie Burwell sat down with the CEO of Zehnder Communications, Jeff Zehnder, whose marketing and advertising company helps businesses around the US. Jeff is also the 2023 chairman of The Seaside Institut

VIE Speaks Episode 50: "A Legacy of Service" — A Conversation w/ Jeff Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder Communications

Nov 14th, 2023 36m 46s

49. “The All American Dream” — A Conversation with Marisol Gullo, Founder/Owner of Not Too Shabby

Nov 7th, 2023 40m 25s

Marisol Gullo has a new point of view, and she joined VIE Speaks host, Lisa Marie Burwell, to share her full story! Sophisticated and chic, Marisol says she fell in love with the South Walton, Florida, area’s fine homes when she owned a cleanin

48. “Songwriters in Paradise” — A Conversation with Patrick Davis, Founder of SIP

Oct 31st, 2023 32m 28s

Musicians are often celebrated for their creative productivity, and Patrick Davis is no exception. Over two decades, Davis, endearingly referred to as a Southern storyteller, has made a lasting impression on the stage, in the writing room, and

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47. "The Future of Beauty is Regenerative" - A Conversation with Kim Walls

Jul 18th, 2023 46m 32s

The future of beauty is regenerative, but what exactly does that mean? This week on VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul, VIE Magazine Editor-in-Chief and host Lisa Marie Burwell sits down with Kim Walls, a fourth-generation entrepreneur

46. "Created by Nature. Crafted by Us" – A Conversation with Edward San Juan

Jul 4th, 2023 44m 2s

This week on VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul, Lisa sits down with Edward San Juan, the President of E.F. San Juan, to discuss what it’s like running a third-generation family business. Now celebrating more than 45 years in business,

45. "On a Mission to Serve" – A Conversation with Carly Barnes Executive Director of Caring & Sharing

Jun 20th, 2023 37m 28s

Community is everything to Carly Barnes, Executive Director at Caring and Sharing South Walton. Founded in 1994, Caring and Sharing is a crucial resource for South Walton residents seeking crisis relief. In this episode, Lisa and Carly discuss

44. "A Name Everyone Knows" – A Conversation with Chef Emeril Lagasse

Jun 6th, 2023 45m 53s

This week on VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul, Emeril Lagasse joined the guest line-up–a man who needs no introduction. A World-Renowned Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality, Philanthropist, and Author, Emeril practices excellence in