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"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal34: Understanding the Current MarketUnderstanding the Current Market
Navigating Market Uncertainty: Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal addresses the current market challenges facing creative entrepreneurs. She outlines a four-part series to help navigate these uncertain times, beginning with understanding the current market. Virginia emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the natural cycles of the economy, recognizing media-driven fear versus reality, and understanding the concept of a 'trust recession.' She provides actionable insights on how to stay grounded and proactive, including focusing on adaptability, resilience, and finding new opportunities during downturns.2025-07-2924 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal33: Where's the Office? Creating the Perfect WorkspaceWhere’s the Office?
Crafting Your Ideal Workspace: Flexibility and Creativity in Focus
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal discusses the importance of creating an ideal workspace that aligns with individual creativity and business goals. Virginia shares insights from her own studio setup, emphasizing the freedom and flexibility that come with running her own business. She breaks down how to effectively design a workspace that fosters productivity and creativity, regardless of size or complexity. Virginia encourages listeners to identify their ideal workspace by focusing on both the physical and mental as...2025-07-2324 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal32: Borrow My DiplomaBorrow My Diploma
Borrowing the Diploma: Fast-Track Your Creative Business Growth
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal shares her passion for continuous learning and reveals the concept of 'borrowing the diploma.' She explains how learning from the experiences, successes, and failures of others can significantly speed up your business growth. Virginia highlights the importance of observing and adapting the strategies of those ahead, alongside, and behind you on your entrepreneurial journey. She offers actionable tips, such as identifying inspiring entrepreneurs, consuming their content, and integrating those lessons into your own...2025-07-1521 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal31: Success is a DecisionSuccess is a Decision
Success is a Series of Decisions: Exploring Creative Journeys with Virginia Wygal
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the transformative concept that success is a series of decisions you make every day. With a focus on creativity, fabric design, and business, Virginia shares her journey from a downsizing to building a thriving fabric-based business. She emphasizes how success is not just about reaching big milestones but about the small, consistent choices that shape your path.
Inspired by speaker and psychotherapist Elliot Connie, Virginia reframes...2025-07-0818 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal30: Rest Is Not A LuxuryRest Is Not a Luxury
Rest: The Essential Ingredient for Creativity and Business Success
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal discusses the crucial role of rest in maintaining creativity and achieving business success. Virginia shares her personal experiences with the challenges of the past few weeks, highlighting the importance of intentional rest. Drawing inspiration from Michael Hyatt's approach to planning time off, Virginia explores five key questions that help ensure rest is truly restorative. She emphasizes that rest is not a luxury but a necessary investment in energy, creativity, and productivity.2025-07-0119 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal29: Organizing Your InspirationOrganizing Your Inspiration
Turning Inspiration into Action: Organizing Creative Ideas
In part three of the Textile Creative Podcast's inspiration series, Virginia Wygal explores how to take the inspiration you've gathered and turn it into actionable creative projects. Virginia discusses the importance of creating and maintaining both physical and digital inspiration boards, as well as her personal methods for organizing and categorizing creative ideas. She shares practical tips on using tools like physical boards, sketchbooks, and digital platforms such as Pinterest to keep your ideas accessible and organized.
Additionally, Virginia provides a step-by-step guide...2025-06-2419 min
The Bold LoungeMary Mitchell: Every Badge Tells a Bold StorySend us a textAbout This EpisodeMary Mitchell, Co-CEO of Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, shares how true boldness is not always about charging ahead, but often about the courage to be still and trust your inner wisdom. Mary’s journey reflects bold decisions rooted in alignment with her values. That path brought her to the Girl Scouts, where she has spent 26 years championing girls of courage, confidence, and character by creating safe, empowering spaces where girls can explore, fail, and grow on their own terms. In this episode, Mary invites us to...2025-06-2132 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal28: Your Scouting List for Cool IdeasYour Scouting List For Cool Ideas!
The where and how to find inspiration when you need it most.
Uncovering Inspiration: 9 Unexpected Places to Spark Your Creativity In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal explores the crucial role of inspiration in the creative process and shares nine unique places to find it. From architecture and nature to travel and fashion history, Virginia explains how everyday objects, storytelling, mood, and even music can fuel your creative spirit. This episode is packed with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a free PDF download with even...2025-06-1821 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal27: Make Your Inspiration CountMake Your Inspiration Count
Turning Creative Ideas into Reality
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal discusses the common plight of having brilliant ideas but struggling to take action. She emphasizes the importance of transforming inspiration into tangible progress through small, actionable steps. Virginia shares practical tips like capturing ideas immediately, embracing imperfect progress, setting daily action goals, and celebrating small victories.
She also highlights the significance of avoiding limbo and keeping the creative juices flowing consistently. Whether you're into fabric arts, sewing, or any other creative endeavor, this...2025-06-1014 min
Real Talk with Leigh BrownLisa Scott Shares Confidence Building Moves for New AgentsLisa Scott ditched evictions for open houses, and she’s never looked back. In this episode, she dishes on her bold leap from property management to real estate sales, building a business in a brand-new state with nothing but church ties and Facebook wit. But just when you think it’s all contracts and confidence, buckle up for the $2M lead that turned into a surprise road trip, a wire transfer meltdown, and one accidental hostage situation. Hit play for laughs, lessons, and the kind of crazy story only real estate can deliver. Key takeaways to list...2025-06-0530 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal26: 3 Hot Takes That’ll Help You Start Your Business26: 3 Hot Takes That’ll Help You Start Your Business
Embracing Imperfection Might Be the Best Thing for Your Creative Business
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal encourages creators and entrepreneurs to push past their fears and take action, even if things aren't perfect. Sharing personal anecdotes and inspirations from successful entrepreneurs like Barbara Corcoran and Marie Forleo, Virginia introduces three powerful mantras: 'Start before you're ready,' 'You don't have to get it right, you just have to get it going,' and 'Be brave enough to be bad at something ne...2025-06-0321 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal25: The Importance of Community in Your Creative BusinessThe Importance of Community in Your Creative Business
The Power of Community in Growing Your Creative Fabric Business
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal discusses the critical importance of having a supportive, like-minded community for fabric creatives. She explores how connecting with others who share similar struggles and goals can provide invaluable support, motivation, and practical advice for growing a creative business.
Virginia shares her own experiences of feeling isolated and how joining a community has helped her push through challenges and achieve her business goals. She also introduces...2025-05-2719 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal24: A 21st Century Look at Productivity for Creative BusinessA 21st Century Look at Productivity in Creative Business
Sustainable Productivity for Creative Entrepreneurs: Finding Your Natural Rhythm
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the concept of sustainable productivity tailored for creative entrepreneurs in the 21st century. Virginia challenges the traditional 'hustle harder' mindset by advocating for building a natural rhythm in your work that fosters both productivity and creativity without the risk of burnout. She emphasizes the importance of consistency, intentional downtime, and working in harmony with your natural energy cycles.
Virginia also highlights the benefits of...2025-05-2019 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal23: Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Balancing Creativity and Business TasksLeft Brain vs. Right Brain: Balancing Creativity and Business Tasks
Balancing Creativity and Business as a Fabric Entrepreneur
In this episode of 'The Textile Creative Podcast,' Virginia Wygal addresses the common struggle of balancing creative and business tasks for fabric entrepreneurs. She discusses the importance of dedicating time to both sides, simplifying processes in the beginning, and how structure can free up more time for creative work. She shares her personal experiences and offers practical tips such as focusing on core tasks, scheduling specific times for business activities, and using tools to stay organized.2025-05-1329 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal22: Taking Creative Risks with IntentionTaking Creative Risks with Intention
Embracing Creative Risks in Fabric Art
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the concept of taking risks in the creative process, particularly in the context of fabric art. She challenges traditional notions of risk as synonymous with failure and instead presents it as a tool for growth, exploration, and intentional expansion.
Virginia discusses various forms of risk, including thoughtful exploration, pushing boundaries, releasing control, and redefining success. She provides practical suggestions for incorporating risk into fabric art, such as layering materials, exploring with...2025-05-0626 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal21: Owning Your Expertise: Using Discontent as a Compass (Part 2 of 2)Owning Your Expertise: Using Discontent as a Compass (Part 2 of 2)
Embracing Discontent: A Compass for Creative Growth
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the often overlooked power of discontent in the creative journey. Highlighting that discomfort is not something to avoid but rather a guide signaling areas for growth and realignment.
Virginia shares her personal experiences of facing discontent and using it to refine her creative business and passions, particularly in fabric and garment design. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own sources of frustration and consider...2025-04-2916 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal20: Owning Your Expertise: Stepping into Your Role as a Creative and Finding Your Place in the Creative World (Part 1 of 2)Owning Your Expertise: Stepping into Your Role as a Creative and Finding Your Place in the Creative World (Part 1 of 2)
Embrace Your Expertise: Owning Your Creative Journey
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal reflects on the importance of owning your expertise and stepping confidently into your creative role. Drawing from her own experiences, Virginia discusses the common fears and hesitations that hold creatives back and how understanding your unique journey can empower you.
This episode is the first of a two-part series that explores why recognizing and valuing your...2025-04-2216 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal19: Planning for the Seasonal Ebbs and Flows of BusinessE19 Show Notes Planning for Seasonal Ebbs and Flows of Business
Managing Seasonal Ebb and Flow in Your Creative Business
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal discusses how creative businesses, like her sewing firm, experience natural ebbs and flows in demand. Virginia shares strategies for balancing these fluctuations through diversifying product offerings, meticulous planning, and record-keeping. She highlights the importance of preparedness for busy seasons and efficient utilization of slower periods for financial planning and creative exploration.
Practical tips include maintaining inventory, pre-planning marketing efforts, and considering outsourcing...2025-04-1526 min
Real Talk with Leigh BrownDemystifying Home Buying for Millennials with Brandon LowkaranFrom dreaming of NASCAR to navigating Northern Virginia’s high-stakes real estate market, Brandon Lowkaran brings speed, smarts, and sincerity to every transaction. Listen in as he talks about market myths, money mindset, and how small shifts can lead to big moves in real estate. And just when you think it’s all financial wisdom and buyer tips, wait until you hear about the buyer, the long-close nightmare, and the self-sabotage that nearly derailed it all! Key takeaways to listen for Is Northern Virginia real estate really crashing or is that just internet noise? Why f...2025-04-1036 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal18: Your Creative Business Map: Why Knowing Your Destination Isn’t EnoughYour Creative Business Map: Why Knowing Your Destination Isn’t Enough
Navigating Your Creative Business Journey
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal addresses the overwhelm that many creative entrepreneurs feel when building their businesses. She uses a road trip metaphor to illustrate the importance of focusing on the next small step rather than the daunting end goal. Virginia shares personal experiences and practical steps to help break down big visions into manageable milestones. The episode emphasizes the importance of checking your progress, trusting the process, and staying focused on the immediate ta...2025-04-0820 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal17: What To Do When Everyone Else Looks BetterWhat To Do When Everyone Else Looks Better
Breaking Free from Creative Comparison: Strategies for Building Confidence and Visibility
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal addresses the harmful effects of comparison on creative confidence and visibility. She discusses how comparing oneself to others can undermine confidence, inhibit creativity, and affect pricing strategies.
Virginia shares personal stories and offers practical strategies to mitigate the impact of comparison, such as focusing on personal growth, curating your input, and staying true to your unique strengths. She emphasizes the importance of creating...2025-04-0128 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal16: Creative Ruts and How to Escape ThemCreative Ruts and How to Escape Them.
Overcoming Creative Ruts with Unconventional Tactics
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the common experience of hitting a creative rut. She discusses the familiar feelings of lack of ideas and motivation that every artist and maker faces. Virginia debunks the typical advice and shares her own unconventional yet effective methods to reset and reignite creativity. She emphasizes that waiting for inspiration is a trap, and instead, taking small actions can create momentum. Tune in to learn how to distinguish between a minor off...2025-03-2520 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal15: Building a Sustainable Creative BusinessBuilding a Sustainable Creative Business
From Hobby to Thriving Business: Essential Tips for Fabric Creatives
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast with Virginia Wygal, learn how to transition from hobby selling to building a sustainable creative business. Discover the core elements that make a business thrive, including branding, consistency, visibility, and systems.
Virginia shares her personal journey and offers practical advice on setting up order management, pricing templates, content calendars, and customer communication processes. Whether you're looking to grow or simplify, this episode provides the roadmap to make your creative business...2025-03-1826 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal14: The First Steps in Selling Your WorkThe First Steps in Selling Your Work
Getting Started with Selling Your Handmade Creations
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal guides fabric creatives through the initial steps of transforming their passion into a profitable business. She discusses the common challenges of choosing what to sell, pricing your products, and avoiding burnout by focusing on manageable steps.
Learn from Virginia's personal journey and get practical tips on how to test demand, select sales platforms, and start with confidence. Perfect for beginners looking to turn their creative talents into a...2025-03-1130 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal13: When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Creative ZestWhen Life Gives You Lemons, Make Creative Zest
Creative Resets: Finding Value in Micro Tasks
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia discusses the challenges of maintaining creativity during difficult times when full productivity isn't feasible. She introduces the concept of 'micro tasks'—tiny steps that keep creative momentum alive—and emphasizes the importance of adjusting expectations and avoiding guilt.
Virginia shares her personal experiences with health setbacks and encourages listeners to honor where they are in their creative journey, making small but meaningful progress even when larger projects aren't possible.
2025-03-0410 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal12: The Fabric Creative's Guide to Narrowing Your NicheThe Fabric Creative’s Guide to Narrowing Your Niche
Passion, Skill, and Demand
In this episode of The Textile Creative, host Virginia Wygal helps fabric enthusiasts navigate the complexities of choosing a creative focus and finding a lucrative niche. Virginia shares her personal journey from feeling scattered to homing in on what she loves and excels at, while aligning with market demand. By addressing common mistakes like trying to do everything at once and lacking clarity in offerings, this episode provides actionable advice on how to balance passion, skill, and demand to build a successful cr...2025-02-1827 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal11: The Fear of Putting Yourself Out ThereE11: The Fear of Putting Yourself Out There
Overcoming Creative Fears: A Journey to Visibility and Confidence
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal discusses the challenges and fears creatives face when sharing their work online. Virginia relates her personal journey of overcoming the fear of visibility, detailing her clumsy first attempts at launching a website, going live on social media, and recording videos. She addresses common fears such as imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, and fear of being unnoticed.
Providing practical advice, Virginia emphasizes starting small and safe...2025-02-1124 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal10: Fabric Creatives and the Art of Saying NoFabric Creatives and the Art of Saying No
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal explores the importance of saying no for creative professionals. She emphasizes how declining non-aligned projects can protect your time, energy, and mental well-being. Virginia shares her personal experience with burnout from overcommitting and offers practical tips on setting boundaries, overcoming the fear of financial instability, and gracefully turning down work.
She also discusses the financial and creative benefits of being selective with your projects. Tune in to learn how to prioritize meaningful work that truly inspires a...2025-02-0430 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal9: What Is a Portfolio Career for Fabric Creatives?"What Is A Portfolio Career for Fabric Creatives?
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal dives into the concept of a 'portfolio career'—a career built on multiple streams of income or projects that align with your unique skills and passion. Virginia explains how this approach is particularly beneficial for fabric and fiber artists and shares her personal journey from a focused career in women's fashion design to a versatile, sustainable creative business.
The episode emphasizes the importance of diversifying your income streams for financial stability, creative freedom, and flexibility, and off...2025-01-2824 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal8: Creative Confidence: Building Trust in Your Process and Ideas8: Creative Confidence: Building Trust in Your Process and Ideas
Building Creative Confidence: Trusting Your Process and Overcoming Self-Doubt
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal discusses the journey of building creative confidence and trusting one's process, despite fears and doubts. She shares her personal experiences, tips, and actionable steps for overcoming barriers like fear of failure, fear of success, overthinking, and comparison. Virginia emphasizes the importance of clarity, competence, resilience, and the messy middle in the creative process. She introduces practical tools such as a 'brag file' and celebrates viewing projects as e...2025-01-2125 min
Stories In the Dark PodcastThe Sodder ChildrenOn Christmas Eve, December 24, 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder residence in Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States five children are believed to be missing till this day.
Maurice Sodder (aged 14)
Martha Lee Sodder (aged 12)
Louis Sodder (aged 10)
Jennie Irene Sodder (aged 8)
Betty Dolly Sodder (aged 5)2025-01-1936 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal7: The Missing Link - Strengthening Your Creative FoundationThe Missing Link Strengthening Your Creative Foundation
Strengthening Your Creative Chain: Clarity, Confidence, Focus, and Consistency
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia shares her journey from a downsized career to owning a successful fabric-focused business. She introduces the concept of a 'creative chain' comprising four essential links: Clarity, Confidence, Focus, and Consistency. Virginia emphasizes that clarity grows as you move forward and discusses how to identify and strengthen weak links in your creative foundation. She also promotes the upcoming Sew Successful Workshop Series, designed to help you turn your passion for fabric...2025-01-1423 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal6: The Secret to Thriving as a Fabric Creative6: The Secret to Thriving as a Fabric Creative
In this inaugural 2025 episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal focuses on helping fabric and fiber creatives find their spark to make this their most creative and successful year yet. Virginia shares her personal journey of overcoming obstacles and provides actionable steps to reconnect with your passion.
From recognizing signs of disconnection to experimenting with new techniques, Virginia emphasizes the importance of small, consistent steps toward thriving. She also introduces 'The Creative Cloth,' a resource to inspire and support fabric enthusiasts, and teases the...2025-01-0725 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal5: 6 Creative Challenges I’m Excited to Tackle in 20256 Creative Challenges I’m Excited to Tackle in 2025
Creative Goals for 2025: Six Exciting Challenges for Fabric and Fiber Artists
In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia shares her six highly anticipated creative challenges for the year 2025. Virginia, a fabric lover and entrepreneur from Dallas Fort Worth, aims to inspire others with her journey from passion to business. She details her plans to design a dramatic lace jacket, create a vibrant mixed media collage collection, explore wire weaving and metal fabrication, master surface pattern design in Adobe Illustrator, and launch workshops to help other fa...2024-12-3131 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal4: Your Creative Story: Reflecting on What Was, What Is, and What's NextE4 Your Creative Story: Reflecting on What Was, What Is, and What's Next
Reflecting on Your Creative Journey: Past, Present, and Future
In this special Christmas Eve episode, we're inspired by the iconic story of 'A Christmas Carol' to reflect on the past, present, and future of our creative journeys. We'll explore our creative roots, current practices, and dreams for the future through a guided, practical exercise with a downloadable worksheet. This episode aims to celebrate your achievements, acknowledge your current creative state, and inspire you to dream big for 2025.
Join us as...2024-12-2415 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal3: "Why Now Is the Time to Explore Fabric Arts"E3: "Why Now Is the Time to Explore Fabric Arts"
The Renaissance of Fabric Arts: Creativity, Sustainability, and Personal Fulfillment
In this episode of The Textile Creative, host Virginia Wygal explores the myriad benefits of embracing fabric arts, from reducing stress and sparking creativity to challenging mass production norms and promoting sustainability. Virginia shares her journey from a downsized career to becoming a thriving entrepreneur in the fabric arts industry. She highlights the resurgence of sewing and fiber arts as a form of artistic expression and discusses the growing trend of “prosumerism” and the therapeutic valu...2024-12-1914 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal2: "What If There Weren’t Any Rules?"E2 "What If There Weren’t Any Rules?"
Breaking Creative Rules: Unlock Your Artistic Potential
In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal explores the power of breaking creative rules to unlock new potential in your artistic work. She shares personal experiences of intentional rule-breaking in fabric design, emphasizes the importance of understanding foundational concepts, and provides practical strategies for challenging assumptions and experimenting without judgment.
Virginia also highlights the significance of questioning imaginary limits and reframing rules as guidelines to foster innovation and creativity. Join Virginia as she encourages li...2024-12-1912 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal1: Your Creativity Matters: Listening to the CallE1: "Your Creativity Matters: Listening to the Call"
Embrace Your Creative Calling: Overcoming Fears and Thrive in Textile Art
In this episode of 'The Textile Creative Podcast,' Virginia discusses the importance of embracing your creativity and the value it brings to the world. She shares her personal journey of turning her passion for fabric and fiber art into a successful business and offers advice on listening to your inner voice, overcoming fears, and taking small steps towards your creative goals.
The episode also highlights the importance of being 'selfishly' dedicated to your...2024-12-1512 min
"The Textile Creative" with Virginia WygalIntroducing The Textile Creative with Virginia WygalTo get more from Virginia Leigh Studio, go to:
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Hello there and welcome!
I’m Virginia Wygal, and this is The Textile Creative podcast, the podcast where creativity, design, business, all wrapped up in beautiful fabric, come together. Whether you’re working directly with fabric, creating fiber art, or designing custom gowns, home décor or crafts, this is your space to learn, grow, and thrive.
I’ve always had a love of fabric, and you’ll often hear me say that I have lint in my blood. Whe...2024-12-1403 min
Patients Come FirstPatients Come First Podcast - Dr. Henna Qureshi and Leigh GuarinelloThis episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Henna Qureshi, a physician with Inova Health, and Leigh Guarinello, Director of Community Health programs with Inova Health, for a conversation about their careers, Inova’s community health efforts, how the Unite Us Platform is leveraged to support patient needs, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.2024-06-0321 min
Real Talk with Leigh BrownForeclosures and Home Rescue Conversations with Cheryl SpanglerFacing foreclosure or a bankruptcy sale? Fear not! In this episode, Cheryl Spangler discusses potential solutions to such challenges. She also offers valuable insights on how to be a compassionate REALTOR®—someone who not only thrives in sales but also helps those in distress. Tune in to the end to hear an extraordinary story about a homeowner who went from facing eviction to living in the same house stress-free. Key takeaways to listen for One thing you should know before starting a real estate career Benefits of coaching for real estate marketing How a...2024-01-0433 min
The Burnt Toast Podcast"It Felt Like I Could Never Be Healthy Enough."Today Virginia is chatting about body autonomy, diet culture, and chronic health conditions, with Leigh Kamping-Carder, who writes The Heart Dialogues.If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes. And don’t forget to check out our new Burnt Toast Podcast Bonus Content! Disclaimer: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health...2023-11-1641 minBurnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith"It Felt Like I Could Never Be Healthy Enough."Today Virginia is chatting about body autonomy, diet culture, and chronic health conditions, with Leigh Kamping-Carder, who writes The Heart Dialogues.If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes. And don’t forget to check out our new Burnt Toast Podcast Bonus Content! Disclaimer: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health...2023-11-1641 min
The Burnt Toast Podcast"It Felt Like I Could Never Be Healthy Enough."Today Virginia is chatting about body autonomy, diet culture, and chronic health conditions, with Leigh Kamping-Carder, who writes The Heart Dialogues.If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes. And don’t forget to check out our new Burnt Toast Podcast Bonus Content! Disclaimer: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health...2023-11-1641 minThe Bold LoungeCarolyn Carpenter: Exploring Bold Patterns of PossibilitySend us a textAbout This EpisodeCarolyn Carpenter defines boldness as going beyond our limiting dimensions. She encourages us to push back against self-imposed boundaries and open ourselves to the possibilities that life offers. As President of Johns Hopkins National Capital Region and a mother of two, she discusses how this boldness manifests in both our personal and professional journeys. Carolyn encourages us to not allow the limitations we put on ourselves to restrict our potential to live authentically. It’s not only about managing our energy, but about letting go of fe...2023-10-1339 min
The PoliticsGirl PodcastThe Next BIG Election: A Conversation about Virginia with Danica Roem & Jessica AndersonIf you care about democracy in America, then you care about the upcoming election in Virginia this November. And before you think yeah, I don’t live in Virginia, I’ll think I’ll skip it, I want you to think about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in April, or the Ohio special election this August. Most of us don’t live in those states, but our attention on those elections, and their successful results, put the Republicans and their increasingly extremist agenda, on notice. So today we’re going to talk to two Virginia candidates: Senate Candidate, and current Ho...2023-08-291h 09
Real Talk with Leigh Brown406 - Secrets to Selling Real Estate Like a Pro with Jason JordanThis week’s special guest is Jason Jordan, who’ll share his remarkable journey of finding his true calling in the real estate industry. You won't want to miss his entertaining and unbelievable tale of a property visiting occasion filled with bizarre incidents. Tune in to get the complete and captivating details of his unique experience! Key takeaways to listen for What makes shifting to a real estate career challenging? A crucial thing you should practice to save your time and energy The power of good relationships in stimulating referrals and client retent...2023-06-0830 min
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2023-04-1157 minThe Bold LoungeToiya Sosa: Driving Change Through Bold ConversationsSend us a textAbout This EpisodeFor Toiya Sosa, it’s all about the people. The relationships in our lives are the most important part of everything we do. Throughout her personal life and professional career in mass communication and public affairs to now as the Chief Diversity Officer at a large health system, she has learned that communication is at the heart of it all. Engaging in meaningful conversations across different perspectives is imperative for real change to be made, and Toiya draws from her own personal experiences to pinpoint this. He...2022-12-1741 min
R.E.S.T. With Virginia DixonCancer: Practical Applications pt.3Spurred by a letter from an international listener, Virginia and Dr. Cowden provide encouragement and information on preventing and treating cancer in situations where the ancestral lineage is unknown.Interview LinksR.E.S.T. EventsHow We Love Online Quiz Soul Hunger Quiz As A Man Thinketh by James Allen The Cancer Revolution by Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy Liliana's Keto Cookbook by Liliana Partida SafeSleeve EMF ProtectionDefenderShield EMF ProtectionWhere to Find VirginiaWebsite Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Donate2022-11-0441 minR.E.S.T. With Virginia DixonCancer: Practical Applications pt.2FNP Heidi Arens, delves into EMF protection, Detoxification and Gut Biome Health applications that prevent cancer.Interview LinksR.E.S.T. EventsHow We Love Online Quiz Soul Hunger Quiz As A Man Thinketh by James Allen The Cancer Revolution by Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy Liliana's Keto Cookbook by Liliana Partida SafeSleeve EMF ProtectionDefenderShield EMF ProtectionWhere to Find VirginiaWebsite Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Donate2022-10-2839 minR.E.S.T. With Virginia DixonCancer: Practical ApplicationsFamily Nurse Practitioner, Heidi Arens, shares both knowledge and practical application to aid in the prevention and diagnosis of cancer.Interview LinksR.E.S.T. EventsHow We Love Online Quiz Soul Hunger Quiz As A Man Thinketh by James Allen The Cancer Revolution by Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy Liliana's Keto Cookbook by Liliana Partida Where to Find VirginiaWebsite Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Donate2022-10-2129 min
NPR's Mountain Stage994- Robert Earl Keen, Dedicated Men of Zion, Joshua Hedley, Brennen LeighThis episode was recorded on July 24th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Robert Earl Keen, Dedicated Men of Zion, Joshua Hedley, Brennen Leigh. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3ywJPRI
2022-10-112h 24NPR's Mountain Stage994- Robert Earl Keen, Dedicated Men of Zion, Joshua Hedley, Brennen LeighThis episode was recorded on July 24th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Robert Earl Keen, Dedicated Men of Zion, Joshua Hedley, Brennen Leigh. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3ywJPRI2022-10-112h 24
Ready for Love with Nikki Leigh Love CoachStep Fully into Who You Are with Dave GoldShow Premieres Thursday September 22nd, 2022 at 9 pm ET/6 pm PTListen at www.newvisionsradio.com You can also listen on the Tune In app on mobile devices.You can also listen on http://tunein.com/radio/New-Visions-Radio-s291850/If you miss the show, listen to the replay below – (www.lovecoachjourney.com/whoweare)Questions and Topics We Discuss –How do you describe self-negation?Why do you believe that self-negation is the primarily cause of human suffering?What can we do about self-negation and to help people work through it and to ov...2022-09-2353 min
Wild & Weird RadioHaunted RelicsEpisode113-Haunted RelicsCan items be haunted? can they somehow trap the energy of an individual or of their intent. many believe that items can store or trap a person spirit soul etc. is there any truth to these claims? what we do know is that the trading of haunted relics has become a lucrative career for some. in this episode we're joined by Our good friend and member of the West Virginia high strangeness collective, David Roberts as we go over a recent investigation involving alleged haunted items. is there any proof? you might be surprised at what w...2022-08-191h 16
Relationship As MedicineYou Are More Powerful Than You Know with SharRon JamisonThis episode will leave you feeling loved, inspired, on fire with purpose and ready to challenge some norms.
SharRon Jamison, life strategist, author, minister, entrepreneur, and corporate leader, joins me for a powerful conversation around the 4 things needed in healing trauma to get to full liberation. She motivates and supports high performing womxn around the world to tap into their own unique purpose, pleasure and unstoppable courage. We explore human-centered, dignity-affirming trauma informed care for people who carry various identities and how trauma informed care is not one-size-fits-all.
Have a listen and let me know h...2022-08-0345 min
Ready for Love with Nikki Leigh Love CoachAm I Normal If Book Release with Dr Susan Kaye Premiere Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 9 pm ET/6 pm PTListen at www.newvisionsradio.com You can also listen on the Tune In app on mobile devices.You can also listen on http://tunein.com/radio/New-Visions-Radio-s291850/If you miss the show, listen to the replay below – (www.lovecoachjourney.com/aminormalifthebook)Am I Normal If – Paperback – https://www.amazon.com/Am-Normal-Dr-Susan-Kaye/dp/0578282216Am I Normal If – Kindle – https://www.amazon.com/Am-Normal-If-Susan-Kaye-ebook/dp/B0B547HZYLQuestions About Susan:Did you ever think we’d get to this point...2022-07-221h 03
Ready for Love with Nikki Leigh Love CoachDiversity with Dr Susan Kaye This show premieres Thursday, June 16 at 9 pm ET/6 pm PTListen on http://www.newvisionsradio.comOr listen on the Tune In App on mobile devices on “New Visions Radio”.You can also listen on http://tunein.com/radio/New-Visions-Radio-s291850/ Some things we discuss.What is diversity?What aspects of our life are affected by diversity?What are some reasons that people have issues accepting diversity?How does the human body develop as a fetus – to create the genitals?Let’s talk about chr...2022-06-1759 min
Wild & Weird RadioOBC Round UpJoin us for a review of how our weekend at the Ohio Bigfoot Conference went. From meeting fans and friends to talking squatch with Dr Jeff Meldrum , we look back at the fun, plus all the wild & weird News you love in this episode of Wild & Weird Radio.Thank you all for the continued support. Hosts: Ron Lanham, Joe Perdue, Jessi Leigh Join our group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wilda... Visit The Wild & Weird Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/wildandweirdwvHellbent Holler: https://hellbentholler.com/Last Weeks Show: "Tales From t...2022-05-0655 min
Wild & Weird RadioThe Woo FactorWhat is "woo"? Spend enough time in the bigfoot community and you will hear the term. It's used to describe the paranormal or spooky side of the bigfoot phenomena. And while it usually pertains to the bigfoot phenomena , we tend to see bleed over into other related fields as well. Join us as we look at the Woo factor in this episode of Wild & Weird Radio.Thank you all for the continued support. Hosts: Ron Lanham, Joe Perdue, Jessi LeighJoin our group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wilda... Visit The Wil...2022-03-251h 13
Wild & Weird RadioTime Slips & TripsThere are many accounts from witnesses of encountering people and places that seem out of place and out of time. Of seeing future events before they occur, meeting past or future people who seem to somehow exist in a place between time and space. Are there strange anomalies and ripples in time? Can these fluctuations possible explain ghost? And other paranormal phenomena? In this episode we explore some well known amazing accounts that might leave you questioning reality plus we will look at some of the current Wild & Weird News and we hear from you guys about your own...2022-01-291h 27
Real Talk with Leigh Brown327 - Maximizing Income Opportunities From Commercial Assets with Chris LarsenIf you want to hear more crazy stories in the field, we have Chris Larsen for you sharing a not-so-fancy side of the real estate business. Be sure to check this out to see the consequences of missing a crucial process when dealing with tenants. Key takeaways to listen for Why real estate is a great option in building financial independence How to handle Airbnb logistics more effectively Questions you should be asking before pooling your money in a real estate syndication 2 lifeblood of the real estate industry and best markets to invest in Pitfalls to a...2022-01-2739 min
Wild & Weird RadioThe Hybrid AgendaSince the beginning of the modern age of the UFO phenomena, witnesses from around the globe have come forward with amazing tales about alien abductions. Witnesses describe being taken from there homes or vehicles and having various medical procedures performed on them - and others report a more ominous aspect of these encounters involving the literal harvesting of human DNA to produce what they believe may be human alien hybrids. However, some claim this may not be something new and that it has possibly been going on for a very long time. Is there any proof? Have aliens manipulated...2022-01-221h 29
Wild & Weird RadioDisclosure & ReligionIs it true? Has NASA really hired theologians to prepare the world for the possibility of alien contact? Join us this Friday at 8PM est as we try to make sense of the sensationalism and go over the information. We look back at the past to try to get an idea of what could be coming. Would the revelation of alien life affect your spiritual beliefs? Come along as we take a deep dive into a controversial topic on this special episode of Wild & Weird Radio.Remember to subscribe, like and share to help us keep this...2022-01-081h 08
Wild & Weird RadioWild & Weird Holiday TraditionsIt’s that time of year again so get your stocking hung, presents wrapped and loom set before twelfth night or you might find yourself on the wrong end of some of these bizarre Holiday characters! From Krampus to logs that poop presents, we run down some spooky and fun Holiday traditions. No matter what Holiday(s) you choose to observer or how, take some time to relax, clear your mind, be with family and enjoy the good times by watching and listening to this very entertaining Wild & Weird episode!Hosts:Ron Lanham, Joe Perdue, Jessi Lei...2021-12-181h 02