VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul

Allan Branch, a third-generation entrepreneur from Bay County, Florida, has continued his family's legacy of business success initially built on restaurants and car washes in the 1940s. As a graduate and division one football player at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Allan excelled in athletics, academics, and many other hobbies before founding his online accounting platform, LessAccounti...

As the founder of Stock & Trade Design Co. and a father of three, Michael Carey shares his life story and what led him to where he is today. This conversation includes everything from the inspiration for the founding of Stock & Trade to the idea and plans for the Harlan’s Place Foundation. Named after Michael and Marina Carey’s cherished son Harlan, who was born with Down syndrome, this fo...

Florida native, author, speaker, wife, and Nashville resident Meghan Ryan Asbury walks us through her perceptions on life and living as one with a passion for callings from God. Throughout her time working at international ministries, college campus ministries, and Proverbs 31 ministries, Asbury wrote her first book, set to debut on September 10, 2024, titled You Are Not Behind: Building a Life Yo...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jay Liles, a true Renaissance man who wears many hats: storyteller, musician, surfer, coach, and attorney. Jay’s positive outlook on life and his diverse career experiences make him one of our most fascinating guests. His wisdom and warmth shine through in this uplifting episode. Tune in to VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul, where host Lisa...

Join us for an insightful conversation in our latest episode of "VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul," hosted by Lisa Marie Burwell, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of VIE magazine. This episode features a dynamic duo: David Richard and Chef Tom Catherall, co-owners of Aja 30A and Lola Coastal Italian in the Scenic Highway 30-A region of Florida. Chef Tom Catherall, a certified Master Chef...

A storied career spanning nearly three decades has fostered a reputation for exquisite interior design, with projects across Dallas, Aspen, New Orleans, and the gorgeous Gulf Coast of Florida. Headquartered in what can only be described as an architectural hamlet unlike any other, Susan Lovelace and her eponymous business, Lovelace Interiors, are based in Inlet Beach, Florida, near the notable New...

Join us for an inspiring conversation in our latest episode of "VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul," featuring host Lisa Marie Burwell, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of VIE magazine, alongside Chris Burch, Founder/Owner of Grand Bay Construction, which is nearing its 20th anniversary. From humble beginnings in a one-car garage, the company has grown to a multimillion-dollar boutique busines...

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, as well as Executive Producer David Richard, to discuss their captivating graphic novel, "Days of Darkness," which they plan to transform into a compe...

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 Wright group with Corcoran Reverie, and interior designer at Colgan Simon. A seasoned music industry veteran, Lesly has worked with icons such as Garth Brooks,...

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 Book Club podcast. This episode invites listeners to take an exclusive look inside VIE’s vibrant history and rejoice in key moments that built the brand and cr...

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 avid sportsman can be more than just khakis and cargos. The company’s lightweight, stylish, and functional clothing has already become a favorite among sportf...

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 entrepreneur and philanthropist Sean Couch, Zalace honed a shared vision to protect and preserve the Panhandle’s natural wonders. Beyond a mere film, The Paper Bear r...

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 Communications April Sarver to reflect on all Sandestin has accomplished over the years. Sarver shares insights, from working behind the scenes on the widely...

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 twenty-eighth birthday while working at a corporate job in Atlanta; on the surface, he had everything, but his intuition told him to choose a different path—on...

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, victories, and photos to prove it. This fashion designer and renegade defied convention and crafted the world’s first miniskirt in a world of 1960s ankle-...

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 passionate about spotlighting clients to increase and maximize their brand awareness through thoughtful and strategic social and traditional programs. Today, she...

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 the gym and support to you, in the comfort of your own home or backyard; while 4x4 Fitness offers training in the Nashville area, Derek heads the company ope...

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 Foundation's (DCWAF) President, Karah Young, to talk all things wine and fundraising. Karah has been with the organization since she graduated from college and...

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 an exclusive and never-before-heard perspective on the rich history, vibrant culture, and fascinating stories that define this picturesque destination. From...

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 responsible growth are the key drivers behind several new developments in our area. This episode with Rhea Goff, SVP and Chief Administrative Officer, offers a...

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 into the depths of Misty's story as she opens up about her path to penning the transformative pages of "He Was Always There." A homeschool mom of nine and a...

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 the Southeast, including the Santa Rosa Beach area where VIE is headquartered. This conversation highlights her design background, her recent 30A show home...

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, The Meltdown on 30A, The Bay, Farm & Fire, North Beach Social, The C-Bar, b.f.f., and 87 Central Square in South Walton, Florida. Chef Jim uses Southern...

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 eventually found herself helping out the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County with its annual ArtsQuest festival. This position turned into her leading th...

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 Institute, a nonprofit organization based in Seaside, Florida, built on sharing and furthering the mission of the New Urbanism principles of architecture, town plan...