On The Virg

Joining me this week On The Virg is Steven Rawson, owner of Happy Back Chiropractic.  Steven shares his journey from Honolulu to Nashville and how Chiropractic care changed his life so much he decided to get into the profession.  We discuss wellness, body/spine maintenance, and exercises that help keep your body performing optimally. We also discuss Def Leppard, 80’s rock, Atlanta Braves, Pittsbur...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Branding Professional James Muriel. We discuss branding and clarifying how and why it is a Pillar of a successful business. We delve into the psychology  of branding. He explains the love that brought him from London to Nashville. We also discuss flow state, Oasis, Blur, Manchester United and much more.  

Joining me this  week On The Virg is Master Hypnotist Steve Roehm.  Steve helps us understand the subconscious mind, how it works, and how it can work for you.  Plus he shares his ideas on transformative therapy in which he can release the pain from traumas of your past.  He talks about his néw training courses for clients and aspiring hypnotist. Plus we talk Harley Davidson’s and life on the bike...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Chairman and CEO of Truxton Trust Company, Tom Stumb.  Tom shares his story and his beliefs that he has used to rise from a tech company to being the CEO of Truxton Trust.  We talk work ethic, personalities, and systems approach to his leadership. He shares his thoughts on golf and business and how they intertwine. Plus we discuss music, movies, and his favorite...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Katherine Cannata, dealer direct for Wyatt Johnson Automotive.  Katherine shares her thoughts on mindset, attitude, and process that has helped turn Wyatt Johnson into such an amazing company.  Now running the family company with her brother, she offers powerful insights on bursting through “glass ceilings” that were actually not even there.  We discuss the impo...

Joining me this week On The Virg is former competitive figure skater, ballroom dancer, entrepreneur Christina Donelson.  Christina is now a figure skating coach here in Nashville.  She describes the differences in skating in her prime versus what it is today, and shares how she had modified her coaching style from her years of training in both figure skating and ballroom dancing. We also discuss R...

Joining me On The Virg this week is Christy Waller, owner of Christy Waller Luxury Travel. We discuss starting a luxury travel business during a pandemic, how she has navigated the situation to still provide her clients a great experience. We prognosticate the direction travel will be going and preparing for that BOOM!! We discuss wine travel, golf travel, and the many different types of travel an...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Senior Vice President, PFA division of Truist Bank, Jeff Factor.  Jeff discusses the current state of the economy and investments:  why or why not the banks having so much cash on hand is important.  He also discusses playing tennis at Penn State University, the best players he faced, and the GOAT of tennis. He shares stories of how golf has influenced his busin...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Jose Garcia. Jose is the owner of Greenscene, a company that provides high end outdoor entertainment amenities. We discuss how COVID has exploded his short game and putting areas at people homes and businesses. We discuss his families courageous journey to America and how he got started in this industry. Jose is a wonderful player and he shares his journey from...

This week, I'm discussing the 2021 Masters, a recap of the players, predicting good selections for winners of the Masters, travel golf in AZ, the best wines for the money in the last month, and some music I am excited about right now.

Joining me this week On The Virg is serial entrepreneur Brian Hoppes.  Brian is the new Managing director at RH Travel and founding partner of Elevation Search Solutions.  We discuss Nashville as an emerging market for businesses around the world, and how Elevation has blossomed into a very important business in Nashville. We also discuss his entrepreneurial spirit and where it may lead to next. B...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Davidson County District Attorney, Glenn Funk.  Glenn shares stories from a very wild and stressful year in government. We talk BLM demonstrations, the Christmas Day bombing, and other challenges faced in 2020.  He also shares his amazing vision for the future of law enforcement in Nashville, and the rest of the country, the future as it pertains to Nashville, a...

Joining me this week On The Virg is luxury travel advisor Rachel Hoppes. She shares her courageous story of starting a travel company during a pandemic. She delves into her long standing passion of travel, its origination, and its evolution. She shares her remarkable recovery from cancer and how that has shaped her into who she is today. Plus she offers us her love for the UT Vols, The Bulls, MJ,...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Jill Keeler. Jill is the Ensworth golf team trainer as well as one of the athletic trainers here at Ensworth. She discusses how TPI and ELDOA have really help her expand her knowledge and make massive gains in strength, recovery, and speed in her athletes. We do a deep dive on the main body issues for golfers. Plus she shares her favorite wines, athletes, and pl...

Joining me this week On The Virg is 2012 US Amateur Champion Steven Fox. We discuss his recent decision to regain his amateur status back,  and what he gained from his professional playing career. He shares some really cool stories from his experience playing in the 2013 Masters. Plus we talk about his Celine Dion concert experience that nearly put him in the doghouse. We talk some Argentinian Mal...

Joining me this week On The Virg is former president of Bellsouth TN, Marty Dickens. Marty has played such a pivotal role in the betterment of Nashville by spearheading many initiatives with a highlight of the Music City Convention Center.  Marty shares his beliefs on what it takes to be a great leader, servant, and mentor. We discuss his travels and he shares an amazing story about a family in Ni...

J oining us this week On The Virg is the founder of Pure Sweat Float, Candice Bruder. She discusses her passion for floats and infrared saunas, as well as her reasons behind starting the franchise.  Candice recounts her unique life story of living through 9/11 and COVID, and how 9/11 helped her prepare for COVID, itself.  Virgil and Candace discuss her love of travel and how it is her ultimate rec...

Joining me this week On The Virg is founder of Summit Golf and the club fitter here at Ensworth, Stephen Hodge. We discuss why club fitting is so important, gap testing, and the hot items coming out in the golf club market in 2021. Stephen also shares his love for basketball, Michigan Wolverines, and Dave Matthews Band.

Joining me this week On The Virg is Nick Johnson. Nick is the head track and field coach at Ensworth High School and former St. Louis Rams WR.  We discuss his football career and his major influences on his way to the top. He delves into the importance of running track for football players, and how it usually is a key to having a player break out.  He shares a very vulnerable story of perseverance...

Joining me this week On The Virg is Jason Kestner. Jason is the co-owner of Kestner Health and Wellness. Jason’s company is the Rolls Royce of Chiropractic Wellness. He discusses how he went from a pain clinician to a wellness entrepreneur. We help you understand all the things you can do to promote health, wellness, and strengthen your immune system. Plus we talk about AC/DC, Dave Matthew’s, UT V...

For Season 3, Episode 2 of On the Virg, Virgil reviews his favorite books, new music, best wines, and upcoming sporting events. Tune in to catch an inside look at some of the host's favorites. 

Renowned hypnotherapist Steve Roehm comes On the Virg again to kick off 2021. Steve Roehm is a master hypnotherapist who is using hypnosis to change people’s lives in a multitude of ways. Virgil and Steve discuss how he can help trauma victims process their pain, help smokers quit, and help elite athletes use performance hacks. 

Joining me for my Christmas edition of On The Virg is President/CEO of Tennessee Jobs for Graduates, John Dwyer. He shares the story of this remarkable venture helping at risk kids get jobs or get into furthering their education after graduating from high school. Due to COVID, so many kids in the public school system are being left behind in so many painful ways. His company is helping to mitigate...