VIE Speaks: A Podcast

Host Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE’s CEO/editor-in-chief hosted an exclusive panel with Director of The Paper Bear feature film, Arix Zalace, Director of Marketing for Walton County, Kelli Carter, and President & Founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge, Laurie Hood about the journey of The Paper Bear and what it means for Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast.

Host Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE’s CEO/editor-in-chief, sat down with Zoltan Nagy, Health & Nutrition coach and owner of Zolla Strength in Destin, to discuss his journey in the fitness industry, building one of the area's premier strength and conditioning facilities, and his philosophy on helping people become stronger both physically and mentally.

Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE’s CEO/editor-in-chief, spoke with David Weill, renowned transplant pulmonologist, author, and former director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. Over the course of his remarkable career, Dr. Weill has witnessed the profound intersection of life, loss, hope, and healing.

Lisa Marie Burwell sits with Melissa Skowlund, Owner & Principal Designer of Summer House Lifestyle, in her newly opened showroom at Watersound Origins. Melissa shares her journey into interior design, what inspired her to build a lifestyle brand centered around beautiful, livable spaces, and how she brings personality and purpose into every project.

SOWAL House co-founder Dave King spent many years in New York City in the financial industry. He eventually immersed himself in the fast-paced world of production and creative work. From behind-the-scenes storytelling to shaping ideas into tangible experiences, his career has always centered around bringing people and inspiration together.

Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE’s CEO/editor-in-chief, sat with Brooke Kromer for this stylish and exciting episode. Growing up as the daughter of NFL coach Aaron Kromer, Brooke developed a strong work ethic and a competitive drive early on, qualities that now set her apart in the Northwest Florida luxury real estate market.

Jon Shirley, COO of Chef Jim Shirley Enterprises, shares what it takes to keep one of the Gulf Coast’s most beloved restaurant groups running smoothly. Jon brings a unique perspective to the business side of hospitality, balancing creativity, operations, and the everyday realities of running multiple successful concepts.

Marital and professional duo Jeremy & Angela Walton of Quest Hospitality Concepts share the origin story of The Citizen, the reimagining of the beloved Fonville Press, and their newest endeavor, Scout Sports Tavern. Each concept offers a completely different experience, yet all are reflective of their commitment to quality, hospitality, and community.

Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE’s CEO/editor-in-chief, sat down with Founder of Chancey Design, Walt Chancey & Partner of Chancey Architecture, Cameron Hughes. From business roots in Tampa, to iconic and magazine cover worthy projects in Alys Beach, Walt shares what it’s like designing in places where architecture, lifestyle, and legacy intersect.

On this episode of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul podcast, host Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE’s CEO/editor-in-chief, spoke with cosmetic dentist, Dr. Lindsey Hoppe on the realities of entrepreneurship in healthcare, the emotional and physical toll of a cancer diagnosis and the journey after, and how those experiences reshape your life.

On this episode of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul podcast, host Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE’s CEO/editor-in-chief, spoke with restaurateur, businessman, speaker, and author Kevin Boehm and a very special guest, Oliver Petit, owner of The Red Bar in Grayton Beach, Florida. Kevin’s autobiography, The Bottomless Cup, is scheduled for release on November 4, 2025.

Lisa and Michael talk about him launching a furniture business in 2009 during the height of the recession, expanding Stock & Trade with showrooms across the Southeast, and pouring into a cause that is very personal to his family, Harlan’s Place Foundation, where donations from their Gatsby Gala on October 4 will help create communities for individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities.