Shenandoah Valley Life

About Shenandoah Valley Life

Hear from Shenandoah Valley residents who are living, working and thriving in Virginia’s iconic valley. Ready to make the Shenandoah Valley your home? Visit shenandoahvalleyliving.com to start your Shenandoah Valley Life.

Publisher

Shenandoah Valley Partnership

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Feb 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Aviation and Opportunity: A Conversation with Richard Turk

   In this episode, we talk with Richard Turk, an Aviation Mechanic with United Airlines at Dulles Airport and an adjunct instructor for Blue Ridge Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program. After 30 years living and working in San Diego, Richard and his wife made the move to the Shenandoah Valley. He shares what brought them here and why the Valley became the place they wanted to call home. Richard also gives us a look at the many career paths available in aviation today and the opportunities for the next generation of aviation professionals -- right here in the region and beyond.

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Amplifying Her Story: A Conversation with Lydia Heatwole

   In this episode, we chat with CPA and entrepreneur Lydia Heatwole, owner of Amplified Financial Solutions. Lydia takes us behind the scenes of building a business in the Shenandoah Valley and shares how the relationships, connections and sense of community she’s found here have helped her business grow. Originally from neighboring West Virginia, Lydia also talks about what brought her to the Valley and why she and her husband are raising their family here.

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   The Local Government Perspective: A Conversation with Nathan Garrison

   In this episode, we talk with Nathan Garrison, Town Manager for the Town of New Market and former SVP Business Development Manager. A native of Rockingham County, Nathan shares how the Valley has shaped him not just personally, but in his career path as well.

Who has been a guest on Shenandoah Valley Life

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Piete Casius
• Amanda Culp
• Kevin Hutton
• AJ Jalal

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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