Living on the Virg Podcast

Patience in a Bottle: Christina Falik of Gershon Bachus Vintners | Women in Business Finale

In this episode of Living on the Virg, Virginia heads to beautiful Temecula wine country for a conversation with Christina Falik, owner of Gershon Bachus Vintners — better known as GBV Winery. What unfolds is more than a conversation about wine. It’s a conversation about vision, patience, business, identity, and building something meaningful from the ground up. Christina shares how she and her husband went from not drinking wine at all… to creating one of Temecula’s most respected boutique wineries. From researching Napa family wineries in the early 2000s to planting vineyards with intention, Christina explains why they chose patience over speed, quality over quantity, and relationships over crowds. They discuss: * Building a winery from scratch * Why GBV waits years before releasing red wines * The difference between creating a business and creating an experience * Marketing luxury products and finding the right customer * The challenge of entering a male-dominated industry * Why referrals and relationships built the winery * How aging, purpose, and entrepreneurship evolve over time * Creating a place where people feel like family You’ll also hear Christina’s thoughts on legacy, risk-taking, discipline, and why she believes life is too short for bad wine. Plus: GBV is offering Living on the Virg listeners 10% off bottle wine purchases using code VIRG online or at the winery. Whether you love wine, entrepreneurship, or hearing how women build meaningful lives in different seasons, this conversation is full of wisdom, warmth, and honesty. 🍷 Use code VIRG for 10% off bottle purchases at GBV Winery. @ www.GershonBachus.com #LivingOnTheVirg #WomenInBusiness #ChristinaFalik #GBVWinery #GershonBachusVintners #TemeculaWineCountry #TemeculaWineries #WinePodcast #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenWhoLead #LuxuryWine #CabFranc #WineLife #PodcastInterview #MidlifeConversations #Entrepreneurship #FemaleFounder #TemeculaLife #LifestylePodcast #WineLovers Follow up on YouTube! Tea, tips, blind items or hot takes? Interested in being a guest or have a great idea? Email or DM us LivingontheVirgPodcast.com, Livingonthevirgpodcast@gmail or on Instagram & TikTok @LivingontheVirgPodcast PLEASE SHARE WITH A FRIEND & Don't forget to Follow/subscribe, Rate and Review! Five Star reviews, we will thank you on the podcast just send a screenshot of your review to our IG Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Finding Yourself While Building Something New | Women in Business Series

This one feels close to home. I’m sitting down with Lonna Lewis — a former stay-at-home mom who stepped into something new and, alongside her daughters, built a successful business. We talk about what that transition really looked like — the identity shifts, the uncertainty, and what it means to start something when it wasn’t part of the original plan. This isn’t a story about overnight success. It’s about figuring it out, showing up, and creating something that actually works for your life. And somewhere along the way, she didn’t just build a business — she found herself too. If you’ve ever felt that pull to do something different, or wondered what it really looks like to start over in a new season, this conversation will stay with you #LivingOnTheVirg #WomenInBusiness #PodcastLife #FemaleEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessOwner #MidlifeWomen #WomenOver40 #StartingOver #MidlifeShift #RealLifeStories #ItsNotTooLate #BuildYourLife Follow up on YouTube! Tea, tips, blind items or hot takes? Interested in being a guest or have a great idea? Email or DM us LivingontheVirgPodcast.com, Livingonthevirgpodcast@gmail or on Instagram & TikTok @LivingontheVirgPodcast PLEASE SHARE WITH A FRIEND & Don't forget to Follow/subscribe, Rate and Review! Five Star reviews, we will thank you on the podcast just send a screenshot of your review to our IG Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Journalism to Impact: Why She Chose Purpose Over Everything | Women in Business Series

his conversation goes way beyond business. I’m sitting down with Kelli Ann Collins — a former journalist turned entrepreneur who has built a career at the intersection of media, tech, and social impact. We talk about where she started, what shaped her early drive, and how her path evolved — including moments that were far more intense and unpredictable than expected. From covering major national tragedies to walking away from traditional success and starting over, this episode is about reinvention, risk, and what happens when you choose purpose over everything else. If you’ve ever questioned your direction, felt pulled toward something bigger, or wondered what it really takes to build something meaningful — this one will stay with you. #LivingOnTheVirg #WomenInBusiness #PodcastLife #FemaleEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurJourney #WomenInLeadership #BusinessPodcast #PurposeDriven #CareerReinvention #BuildSomethingMeaningful #RealLifeConversations #MidlifeGrowth Follow up on YouTube! Tea, tips, blind items or hot takes? Interested in being a guest or have a great idea? Email or DM us LivingontheVirgPodcast.com, Livingonthevirgpodcast@gmail or on Instagram & TikTok @LivingontheVirgPodcast PLEASE SHARE WITH A FRIEND & Don't forget to Follow/subscribe, Rate and Review! Five Star reviews, we will thank you on the podcast just send a screenshot of your review to our IG Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

April Furnace on Freedom, Clients, and Real Life Behind the Chair | Women in Business Series

In this Women in Business conversation, I’m sitting down with April Furnace — a cosmetologist who’s built a 24-year career behind the chair. This episode is such a real look at a side of business that doesn’t always get talked about — the hands-on, people-centered kind. We talk about how she got started, what it actually takes to build and keep a clientele, and what her day-to-day really looks like. But we also get into the deeper layers — the emotional side of working so closely with people, the flexibility that comes with being in control of your own income, and the reality of building a life around a non-traditional career. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to build a business that’s rooted in real relationships, this one is for you. #LivingOnTheVirg #PodcastLife #MidlifePodcast #LifestylePodcast #NewPodcastEpisode #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenSupportingWomen #FemaleFounders #BusinessInRealLife #HairstylistLife #SalonLife #BehindTheChair #BeautyIndustry #ServiceBasedBusiness #RealLifeConversations #MidlifeReflections #LifeInTheMiddle #FreedomAndFlexibility #BuildingYourOwnLife Follow up on YouTube! Tea, tips, blind items or hot takes? Interested in being a guest or have a great idea? Email or DM us LivingontheVirgPodcast.com, Livingonthevirgpodcast@gmail or on Instagram & TikTok @LivingontheVirgPodcast PLEASE SHARE WITH A FRIEND & Don't forget to Follow/subscribe, Rate and Review! Five Star reviews, we will thank you on the podcast just send a screenshot of your review to our IG Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From ‘Too Young’ to Partner: Building a Business Your Way | Women in Business Series

This episode is a real look at what life actually looks like inside business. I’m sitting down with Megan Lewis, Vice President and partner at Jake Group Remarketing, to talk about how she built her career, what surprised her along the way, and what it really takes to grow into leadership. We talk about everything from starting young in a male-dominated industry to balancing work, motherhood, and a second creative business. But more than anything, this is a conversation about the reality behind the word “entrepreneurship” — the discipline, the pressure, and the responsibility of being your own scorecard. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to build something while raising a family… this one will feel very familiar. #LivingOnTheVirg #WomenInBusiness #WorkingMoms #EntrepreneurLife #RealLifePodcast #BusinessJourney #Leadership #MomLifeBalance #FemaleEntrepreneurs #MidlifeConversations Follow up on YouTube! Tea, tips, blind items or hot takes? Interested in being a guest or have a great idea? Email or DM us LivingontheVirgPodcast.com, Livingonthevirgpodcast@gmail or on Instagram & TikTok @LivingontheVirgPodcast PLEASE SHARE WITH A FRIEND & Don't forget to Follow/subscribe, Rate and Review! Five Star reviews, we will thank you on the podcast just send a screenshot of your review to our IG Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.