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Westwood Living Podcast Network
Tom Leyden interviews local business owners and residents to learn more about their journeys and missions. Join the Westwood Living Business Network and start connecting in a meaningful way with others in Westwood and beyond.
Episodes
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkLars Lambros - Dedham Health & Athletic Complex
Tom Leyden connects with Lars Lambros, who has spent 33 years working as a team member at Dedham Health & Athletic Complex. Lars Lambros provides a great…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkAaron Buczek - Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast
Tom Leyden connects with Aaron Buczek, president of the Rotary Club of Westwood, to share details of the Annual Rotary Family Pancake Breakfast, scheduled for…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkCharlotte Walsh - Dorothys Flower Garden
Tom Leyden and Charlotte Walsh connect to chat about her second passion, cut-flower farming, and the growth of Dorothy's Flower Garden. Charlotte named…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkCharlotte Walsh - Charles River Running
Tom Leyden connects with Charlotte Walsh, the owner of Charles River Running in Norwood, who also was featured on the cover of Westwood Living in April, 2024…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkBryan Parkin - Bar'Cino Westwood
Tom Leyden connects with Bryan Parkin, the general manager of Bar'Cino Westwood at Bar'Cino's bar. Bryan Parkin has been with the Newport Restaurant Group for…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDiana Brouillard
Tom Leyden and Diana Brouillard, the co-owner and CEO of Dream Spa Medical, connect to chat about a bunch of topics related to aesthetic and wellness care…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMaddie Walter
Tom Leyden and Maddie Walter, who was featured on the March cover of Westwood Living, chat at Terma Goods in Dedham. Maddie, who suffered a traumatic brain…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkAnne Cloherty Fortune - Westwood Community Chest
Tom Leyden and Anne Cloherty Fortune connect to talk about the Westwood Community Chest and the 2025 Gala of Giving, scheduled for Saturday, March 29 at the…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDerek Field - Dancing With The Norwood Stars
Tom Leyden connects with Derek Field from Field Martial Arts Academy as he prepares for the Norwood Dancing with The Stars event on Friday, April 18. Derek is…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkBackyard College Counseling
Tom Leyden connects with Sarah Lovely, Lauren Watson and Kate Peltz, known collectively as Backyard College Counseling, to learn more about their partnership…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMarissa Mihos - Revival Wellness Studio
Tom Leyden and Marissa Mihos connect from the Revival Wellness Studio in Medfield. Marissa Mihos is the owner and operator of Revival, which opened in 2023 on…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkJames Masison - American Event Rental
Tom Leyden connects with James Masison the owner of American Event Rental, at Everything Bagel in Foxboro. You may be familiar with James Masison's work…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkWestwood Stage: Previewing Catch Me If You Can
Tom Leyden chats with Lauren Buza, Olivia Li and Saoirse Prendergast previewing the Westwood Stage production of "Catch Me If You Can, The Musical" Lauren…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkRoula Bakis - Artemis Realty & Design
Our Expert Contributor in Realty & Design, Roula Bakis, sheds some light on what to expect in the real estate market as spring approaches. There's been a shift…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDave Fleischman - APR Physical Therapy
Tom Leyden connects with Dave Fleischman, the owner of APR Physical Therapy, at the Foxboro studio - one of two studios operated by Dave and his team. Dave…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkLauren Watson: Making The Most of College Visits
Lauren Watson from Watson College Consulting provides some great tips for parents and students as they make plans to visit college campuses in the coming…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkLeah Kofos, Samuel, Sayward & Baler
Tom Leyden introduces you to Leah Kofos, one of Westwood Living's newest Expert Contributors, in the field of Estate Planning and Elder Law. Leah Kofos joined…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMaya Plotkin - Westwood Food Pantry
As the four Westwood elementary schools continue their 100th Day of School Food Drive, Tom Leyden and Maya Plotkin connect to chat about the Westwood Food…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkLauren Leonard & Erin Colleran - Girls On The Run
Tom Leyden chats with Lauren Leonard and Erin Colleran about the work they've done with the Girls On The Run program and how it's expanding in 2025 to the…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkJoseph Vinci, Notre Dame Long Snapper
Tom Leyden connects with Joseph Vinci as the Westwood native gets set to play in the National Championship Game for Notre Dame against Ohio State. Joseph Vinci…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDr. Patti Giuliano - Westwood Family Chiropractic
Tom Leyden connects with Dr. Patti Giuliano at the offices of Westwood Family Chiropractic to discuss her new book, "Holy Sh*T! I'm Gonna Be a Mom! What Was I…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMorgan Donahue - The Voice of Westwood High School Athletics
Tom Leyden connects with Morgan Donahue, to get to know the man behind the mic for so many of Westwood High School's athletic broadcasts on Westwood Media…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMike O'Brien - ERA Key Realty Services
Tom Leyden and Mike O'Brien connect at Comella's and touch on all kinds of things, from real estate, to sports, to music. Mike O'Brien has successfully…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkWestwood High School PTO Board Members
Tom Leyden connects with a quartet of Westwood moms who work together as part of the WHS PTO Board. Michelle Micone Doherty, Sandra Castaldini, Brooke Brown…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkManolis Christo - Boston Pergolas
Tom Leyden connects with Manolis Christo under the protection of his most-prized pergola and comfort of his outdoor kitchen. Manolis Christo is a Westwood…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkRandy Hatch - RJ Hatch Electrical Contracting
Tom Leyden and Randy Hatch have an illuminating conversation. Randy Hatch is a long-time Westwood resident who has been working as an electrician since he was…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDoug Pollard - Pollard's Test Kitchen
Tom Leyden connects with Doug Pollard at Pollard's Test Kitchen in Westwood. Doug and his wife, Stephanie, bought High Street Market from Liz Adams in 2023 and…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkJustin LaRose - JPL Media Works
Tom Leyden connects with Justin LaRose of JPL Media Works. Justin LaRose, a graduate of Skidmore, formed JPL Media Works in 2020, as a byproduct of the…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkNicole Mollica & Ryan Roach - Archbishop Williams
Tom Leyden chats with Nicole Mollica and Ryan Roach from the Admissions Office at Archbishop Williams High School. Archbishop Williams is a premier, co-ed…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkTerris Jones, William Russell & Ava Blessing - Westwood Stage
Tom Leyden connects with Terris Jones, William Russell and Ava Blessing, three Westwood High School seniors to preview and discuss the upcoming production of…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkLindsey Gillooly & Allison Daly, Medical Aesthetics MA
Tom Leyden connects with Lindsey Gillooly and Allison Daly at the Easton office of Medical Aesthetics MA. Medical Aesthetics MA, already with a footprint in…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkKerry Aglugub - KMA Web Design
Tom Leyden and Kerry Aglugub connect at The Muffin House. Kerry Aglugub is a Westwood native, graduate of Westwood High School and the founder of KMA Web…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkJustin Voigt & Jessica Banks: 18|8 Fine Men's Hair Salon
Tom Leyden connects with Justin Voigt and Jessica Banks from 18|8 Fine Men's Hair Salon in Westwood. 18|8 has a fascinating backstory, which Justin and Jessica…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkWill C. - Hale Education, Steam Kettle Music Festival
Tom Leyden and Will C. from Hale Education connect to chat about the 2024 Steam Kettle Music Festival. Will C. joined Hale Education three years ago after…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkPaula McLaughlin - Westwood Community Chest
Tom Leyden and Paula McLaughlin connect for a conversation at Comella's. Paula McLaughlin, who has lived with her family in Westwood since 1993, is one of the…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkChristopher Bean - The Bean Family Farm
Tom Leyden and Christopher Bean connect to chat about the Westwood Living Bean Farm Summer Bonanza and the months ahead at the farm. Christopher Bean operates…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkEd Jones: Iron Hog BBQ
Tom Leyden connects with Ed Jones, the founder and owner of Iron Hog BBQ. Ed Jones, who has built a successful barbeque business from the ground up, shares his…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkLauren Watson - Watson College Consulting
Tom Leyden and Lauren Watson announce the details related to their "First Steps to Success" event planned for October 3. Lauren Watson is the owner of Watson…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkJennifer Cobb - Team Gateway To A Cure
Tom Leyden chats with Jennifer Cobb at The Boston Park Plaza. Jennifer Cobb is the founder of Team Gateway to a Cure in St. Louis, MO and the Executive…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDennis Doucette, William Raveis
Tom Leyden catches up with Dennis Doucette in the offices of William Raveis in Wellesley. Dennis Doucette is a fascinating people person who loves to connect…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkBridget Hagen - Wellesley Testosterone
Tom Leyden and Bridget Hagen connect from the offices of Wellesley Testosterone. Men - This is for you! Women - Have your men listen. Bridget Hagen, DNP, APRN…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkVirginia & Nick Kayes: Barrows Custom Window Treatments
Tom Leyden chats with Virginia and Nick Kayes at the Barrows Custom Window Treatments showroom on Route 9 in Newton. Virginia and Nick Kayes are Westwood…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkEric Arnold, Hale Education
Tom Leyden and Eric Arnold connect from the grounds of Hale Education. Eric Arnold is the Executive Director of Hale Education and has overseen the growth and…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkCourtney Hetrick & Sarah Cantley
Tom Leyden connects with Sarah Cantley and Courtney Hetrick from the Westwood Young Women's Club. Sarah Cantley is the president of the Westwood Young Women's…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkPaul McGovern - CorMC Developments
Tom Leyden connects with Paul McGovern, a partner and co-owner of CorMC Developments. Paul McGovern has lived in the U.S. for 15 years and, during that time…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkAaron Buczek, Edward Jones
Tom Leyden connects with Aaron Buczek in the Edward Jones office on Washington Street. Aaron and his team moved into their new facility next to The Muffin…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMaureen Roycroft, Westwood Promenade
Tom Leyden connects with Maureen Roycroft from the Westwood Community In Action organization to talk about the Westwood Promenade, Grad Walk and All Night Grad…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkLenny Johnson, Jessica Clinton & Paul Tartufo
Tom Leyden connects with Lenny Johnson, Jessica Clinton and Paul Tartufo at Comella's to talk Little League Baseball and Westwood Youth Softball. Lenny Johnson…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkSydni O'Connell, Exerpsych
Tom Leyden connects with Sydni O'Connell in the studios of Exerpsych, a new facility merging adolescent psychology with exercise and movement. Sydni is a…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDerek Field, Field Martial Arts Academy
Tom Leyden connects with Master Derek Field at the studios of Field Martial Arts Academy in Norwood. Derek Field is a sixth-degree blackbelt and Westwood…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkPatrick French
Tom Leyden and Patrick French connect at Neroli Mercato. Patrick French is a Renaissance Man, very busy as a parent, professional, performer and coach. His…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDiane Rothauser & Patrick French: Needham Community Theatre
Tom Leyden chats with Diane Rothauser and Patrick French at Neroli Mercato. Diane and Patrick are Westwood residents who are part of the upcoming production of…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkAaron Buczek, Rotary Club of Westwood
Tom Leyden chats with Aaron Buczek, the president of the Rotary Club of Westwood, about the upcoming Family Pancake Breakfast scheduled for April 7 at Xaverian…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkJessica Thomson, Eddie's Food Drive
Tom Leyden and Jessica Thomson connect to discuss the annual Eddie's Food Drive to benefit the Westwood Food Pantry. Jessica Thomson is a Westwood resident and…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkSandria Chen
Tom Leyden learns more about Sandria Chen, our Barrows Featured Artist of March. Sandria Chen is a junior at Westwood High School and was nominated by a fellow…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMike Xidea - Cadillac of Norwood
Tom Leyden connects with Mike Xidea, the Dealer Principal of Cadillac of Norwood. Mike Xidea has spent 25 years in the car industry, most of that time working…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMaddie McDaniels, Brynn Garrity & Sonali Gopal - Westwood Stage
Tom Leyden connects with Maddie McDaniels, Brynn Garritty and Sonali Gopal to preview the Westwood Stage production of "Anything Goes." Maddie, Brynn and…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkJen Palmer - Universal Power Yoga
Tom Leyden connects with Jen Palmer, the founder and owner of Universal Power Yoga. Universal Power Yoga has three locations, Westwood, Norwood and Wrentham…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkDiana Brouillard & Leah Mofford - Dream Spa Medical
Tom Leyden connects with the owners of Dream Spa Medical, Diana Brouillard and Leah Mofford. Diana and Leah share the fascinating story of how they met, how…
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkRick Bern and Mike DiSarro
Tom Leyden connects with Rick Bern and Mike DiSarro moments after Rick shot Mike's brand new headshots. Rick Bern has been an incredibly instrumental driving…