Living on the Virg Podcast

Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head before it even happened? Filled in the blanks? Assumed the ending before you knew the facts? This week, I realized just how often we do that. In this episode, I share three very different conversations—from a family meeting about my mom's dementia, to questioning a friendship, to thinking about future conversations with my own children—and how eac...

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, I'm reflecting on one of my favorite childhood memories—attending the 1976 Bicentennial celebration at the Los Angeles Coliseum as a ten-year-old. That trip down memory lane leads to everything from the documentaries I've been binge-watching to Amazon Prime purchases I didn't keep, why my robot vacuum "Rosie" may be the best purchase I've ever made, and ho...

We're officially halfway through 2026, and instead of setting new goals, I decided to look backward. I read all 44 podcast transcripts from the first half of the year expecting to find a list of accomplishments. Instead, I found a story. In this episode, I'm reflecting on what six months of journaling, podcasting, faith, health goals, Women in Business interviews, Camp Nana, ordinary Tuesdays, and...

This week we're simply catching up. Life has been surprisingly quiet lately, and instead of rushing to fill every minute, I've found myself enjoying the slower pace. In this Friday episode I'm sharing what's been working lately—from cooking at home, getting consistent with the gym, simplifying my health routine, staying on top of our budget, and finally realizing that not every project has to beco...

After revisiting a book about birth order, Virginia found herself wondering how much of her personality was simply who she is—and how much was shaped by growing up as the oldest child. In this episode, she explores the gifts and challenges of being "the responsible one," from helping raise younger siblings to managing a household, raising four boys, hosting Camp Nana, and stepping into leadership...

What started as a simple sleepover quickly spiraled into a full-blown Nana Summer Staycation Adventure Camp complete with opening ceremonies, scorecards, medals, Nana Bucks, a Nana Store, soccer competitions, water balloons, and one very overcommitted camp commissioner. In this episode, I'm sharing the story behind Camp Nana, what surprised me most about Ethan and Zeke, and the lessons I learned f...

Some weeks are full of big milestones. Other weeks are full of small wins that quietly change everything. In this Friday catch-up episode, I'm sharing the phone call I avoided for far too long, what happened when I finally dealt with my HOA issue, and why I've realized that some of the hardest things in life aren't actually hard—they're just avoided. I'm also giving a health and wellness update, t...

Yesterday I got more done than I had in weeks. I went to the gym, cleaned up the house, tackled a mountain of office work, balanced finances, edited a podcast episode I was proud of, and made healthy choices all day long. And somehow, at the end of the day, I still felt behind. That realization sent me down an unexpected path during my morning journaling session and led to an uncomfortable truth:...

After a month of incredible conversations in the Women in Business series, it's finally time for a little catch-up. In this episode, I'm back behind the microphone solo and sharing a few things I've been noticing lately—from what I learned interviewing women in different seasons of life to what I've been watching, thinking about, and paying attention to as we head into summer. We'll chat about rea...

A month ago, I set out to interview seven women in business. What I thought would be a series about entrepreneurship, leadership, money, and success quickly became something much deeper. Over the course of these conversations, I found myself listening less for business strategies and more for the life lessons hiding underneath them. Different industries. Different decades. Different personalities....

In this episode of Living on the Virg , Virginia heads to beautiful Temecula wine country for a conversation with Christina Falik, owner of Gershon Bachus Vintners — better known as GBV Winery. What unfolds is more than a conversation about wine. It’s a conversation about vision, patience, business, identity, and building something meaningful from the ground up. Christina shares how she and her hu...

This one feels close to home. I’m sitting down with Lonna Lewis — a former stay-at-home mom who stepped into something new and, alongside her daughters, built a successful business. We talk about what that transition really looked like — the identity shifts, the uncertainty, and what it means to start something when it wasn’t part of the original plan. This isn’t a story about overnight success. I...

This conversation goes way beyond business. I’m sitting down with Kelli Ann Collins — a former journalist turned entrepreneur who has built a career at the intersection of media, tech, and social impact. We talk about where she started, what shaped her early drive, and how her path evolved — including moments that were far more intense and unpredictable than expected. From covering major national...

In this Women in Business conversation, I’m sitting down with April Furnace — a cosmetologist who’s built a 24-year career behind the chair. This episode is such a real look at a side of business that doesn’t always get talked about — the hands-on, people-centered kind. We talk about how she got started, what it actually takes to build and keep a clientele, and what her day-to-day really looks lik...

This episode is a real look at what life actually looks like inside business. I’m sitting down with Megan Lewis, Vice President and partner at Jake Group Remarketing, to talk about how she built her career, what surprised her along the way, and what it really takes to grow into leadership. We talk about everything from starting young in a male-dominated industry to balancing work, motherhood, and...

This is the first episode in a new series — conversations with women in business, in real life. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Savannah Pfautz and Shareen Furillo — business partners, moms, and co-owners of an accounting firm — to talk about what entrepreneurship actually looks like behind the scenes. We get into how they started, what surprised them, what’s been harder than expected, and...

In this episode, I’m following up on a feeling I talked about recently—the kind of crossroads that isn’t loud or dramatic… but quietly sits in the background of your life. Everything looks fine. Life is working. But something feels just a little unsettled. And what I realized is this: it wasn’t confusion… it was unmade decisions. So instead of overthinking it, I started moving—small steps, real ac...

This week on Living on the Virg , it’s your Friday mix — a little life, a little reality, a little wine… and a new segment I’m adding in: travel. I’m sharing a recent spa day that reminded me how long we wait to take care of ourselves, plus a completely ridiculous (but very real) situation involving my trash can company that still has me shaking my head. Then we get into what’s happening right now...

What if nothing is wrong… but something still feels off? In this episode, I’m talking through a feeling I couldn’t quite name at first — like I’m standing at a crossroads, but I’m not even sure what decision I’m being asked to make. Life is good. Things are functioning. There’s no crisis. And yet… something feels unsettled. So I started asking myself: Am I under-informed… or am I avoiding a truth...

This week on Living on the Virg, I’m talking about what it feels like when life is full, productive, and moving… but your body is having a completely different experience. From gym wins and mindset clarity to unexpected body awareness, this episode is about noticing without spiraling—and choosing not to turn on yourself in the process. We also get into a little “Reality on the Virg,” pulling real-...

Some days you get everything done… and still feel like you’re catching your breath. In this episode of  Living on the Virg , I’m sharing a real-life reset day—from getting back to the gym and checking in on my mom, to finally finishing lingering office work and reminding myself to actually  recognize the wins . I also found myself playing my own version of “Chopped” this week—turning wha...

This was not the episode I planned to record—but it’s the one that needed to be recorded. After an emotionally full and physically exhausting week, I found myself sitting in a place that felt unfamiliar… like I couldn’t process, couldn’t decide, couldn’t move forward the way I normally do. And for a moment, I thought I was stuck. But what I realized is this: I wasn’t stuck—I was overloaded. In thi...

This week on Living on the Virg , I’m sharing a real-life check-in as I head into a full Easter weekend—family in town, a big celebration ahead, and a week that’s been busy in the best way. I talk a little about what this time of year means to me, especially as I prepare to stand as godmother for my grandson’s sacraments, and why these few days leading into Easter carry more depth than we sometime...

This week on Living on the Virg , I’m sharing something I didn’t expect to notice… I had one of the most productive days I’ve had in a long time—hours of focused work, big tasks completed, real progress made. And still… I woke up the next morning feeling behind. Not proud. Not relieved. Just behind. As I prepare for a busy Easter weekend filled with family, church, and hosting, I found myself sitt...

Some weeks aren’t just one thing — and this is one of those episodes. This week, I’m sharing a mix of what I’ve been watching, where I’ve been, and what’s been on my mind — from the reality show Age of Attraction and how differently it hits in midlife, to a Palm Desert day with friends that felt like a reset. I talk about spending time with my grandson Ezra, a meaningful lunch with my mom, and wha...