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Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams

Founders and Hosts of Almost 30 Podcast

Two more VIE cover girls join the lineup for VIE Speaks Season Two! Lisa was pleased to sit down over Zoom with the dynamic duo of Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams, the founders and hosts of spiritual wellness podcasts Almost 30 and Morning Microdose. The pair share their journey from traditional careers to launching a lifestyle brand and coaching others on living their best lives through the Almost 30 membership platform. Be sure to also listen to their podcasts and read the cover story from VIE’s January 2023 Wellness Issue!

Returning to the VIE Speaks “stage” is contemporary artist Nathan Alan Yoakum, whose colorful resin sculptures and mixed-media works beautify homes and spaces across Northwest Florida, Memphis, Atlanta, and beyond. Also a former model and actor, Nathan delves into his life struggling with undiagnosed Asperger’s syndrome, finding himself through art and good friends in the industry, and the inspiration he hopes to impart to others with his work and story. Hear more from Nathan in Episode 8 of VIE Speaks Season One, his VIE cover story from the August 2020 Art & Culture Issue, and our luxury lifestyle coffee-table book HOME by VIE.

Joseph Bohler and Alexis Wroten

Owners of Vale of Paradise Mushrooms

Joey found his passion for mushrooms at the Telluride Mushroom Festival in 2017. On the ride back to Florida, he researched as much as he could about mycology (the study of fungi). He then studied under Eric Myers of Myers Mushrooms in El Paso, Texas, where his passion further blossomed. In December 2017, Joey built his first “mushroom operation” in his garage. Business partner Alexis Wroten later joined the team, and Vale of Paradise now supplies many South Walton, Florida, restaurants with premium mushrooms, including Farm & Fire and others owned by Chef Jim Shirley. They also attend the weekly farmers markets in Rosemary Beach, Niceville, Grand Boulevard, and Seaside and are building a new facility and mushroom farm. Their products include foraged mushrooms, mushroom grow kits, tinctures, and dehydrated mushroom jerky. Learn more about this superfood when you give this episode a listen.

Diana Lane Director of Public Relations at Alys Beach, Florida

One of the most exclusive and most beautiful communities along the Florida Gulf Coast, Alys Beach is much more than just a gorgeous photo backdrop. The resort town hosts world-class events, is home to unique architecture you won’t find anywhere else, and is rooted in family history along the gorgeous white-sand Gulf of Mexico. Lisa caught up with Alys Beach’s director of public relations, Diana Lane, to talk about what’s coming up in the idyllic destination for 2023, what’s new and exciting for visitors to enjoy, how growth is ramping up with its Phase 4 expansion, and more.

Anthea Knapp Turner

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Anthea Knapp Turner knows what beauties people love to behold! A master in curated collections and merchandising, Anthea spent years working in the jewelry industry on cruise ships before planting herself full-time in Northwest Florida and opening her charming lifestyle boutique, Anthea Le Jardin. Located in The Shops at The Hub on 30-A, the shop is a wonderland microcosm filled with fine jewelry, decor, trinkets, gifts, apparel and accessories, and other unique finds. Lisa sits down with Anthea to talk about the thrills and challenges of retail and how creating a brand based on personal style can be a rewarding and lucrative venture when you have enough faith, heart, and soul to keep going.

We hope you enjoy learning more about these esteemed guests and tune in to their episodes of VIE Speaks! You can also find all of Season One streaming now, featuring over thirty guests, including musician, visual artist, and philanthropist Julian Lennon, fashion and interior designer and TV personality Christian Siriano, pop artist Ashley Longshore, musician and entrepreneur Brian Kelley, fashion CEO Brittney Kelley, Broadway star and musician Morgan James, Space Perspective CEO Jane Poynter, Alaqua Animal Refuge founder Laurie Hood, veteran Geoff Speyrer, Seaside founder Robert S. Davis, restaurateur and philanthropist Dave Rauschkolb, and many more!