At the Kitchen Table

At the Kitchen Table: Matt Leigh

Is the Denver market crashing, or just catching its breath? Each month, Amanda DiVito Parle breaks down the latest housing data straight from RE Colorado's InfoSparks platform, covering the full 17-county Greater Denver region, into the four numbers that actually drive the market: inventory, days on market, number of closings, and average price. In this episode, Amanda covers: Single family invent...

At the Kitchen Table: Alan Slabaugh and Michael McCarron

At the Kitchen Table: Madison Subry Gardner

The real estate industry is changing faster than most brokers want to admit — and Lance Somerville is one of the few people who has seen it all from the inside. In this episode of At The Kitchen Table, Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with commercial real estate veteran and RE/MAX alumni Lance Somerville to talk about the seismic shifts reshaping the brokerage landscape — and why cloud brokerages lik...

What happens when one of the most driven women in real estate finally stops? In this episode of At The Kitchen Table, host Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with longtime friend and industry powerhouse Amy Somerville — former Corporate RE/MAX leader, CEO of SUCCESS Magazine (acquired by eXp Realty), and self-described "recovering high achiever" — to talk about what it really means to rest. Amy spent n...

What does it mean to be wildly successful at something — and realize it's not the whole of who you are? In this heartfelt episode of At The Kitchen Table, Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with her longtime friend and fellow real estate entrepreneur Meredith Anderson to talk about the unexpected journey that began when Meredith stepped away from a thriving real estate career at its peak. Meredith buil...

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with longtime friend, real estate attorney, and Senior Vice President of Internal Real Estate Counsel at Essential Properties Realty Trust, Kristin Walker , for a thoughtful conversation about career evolution, leadership, motherhood, risk-taking, and the realities of building a demanding professional life while raising a family. Kristin shares the path that took...

Building a custom home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make — and most people go into it without a roadmap. In this practical and eye-opening episode of At The Kitchen Table, host Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Nicole O'Neill of Sheffield Homes to pull back the curtain on the custom home building process from start to finish. Amanda is currently building a custom...

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with longtime builder partner Nicole O’Neill of Sheffield Homes and Jessica Gottschalk of Sterling Ranch for a dynamic, behind-the-scenes conversation about one of the most unique real estate opportunities in the Denver Metro area—rare acreage homesites within a master-planned community. Together, they unpack the story behind a newly released collection of just f...

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with entrepreneur and speech-language pathologist Amanda King, founder of Therapies of the Rockies , for an insightful conversation about building a purpose-driven business, taking risks, and helping families navigate developmental challenges with compassion and expertise. Amanda shares the unconventional path that led her from New Jersey to Colorado—packing ever...

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with lender, leader, and entrepreneur Darik Tolnay of Cross Country Mortgage for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation about voice, resilience, technology, loyalty, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in today’s shifting economy. Darik opens up about being diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia—a neurological voice disorder that forc...

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with longtime friend, real estate veteran, and industry thought leader Sean Moudry of Keller Williams Advantage Realty for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about longevity, leadership, brokerage models, and what it really means to build a meaningful career in real estate over decades—not just cycles. With more than 30 years in the business, Sean reflect...

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with entrepreneur and changemaker Leah Martin , co-founder of A Brighter Community (ABC) , for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, risk, empathy, and what it truly means to build a business rooted in dignity and love. After spending more than two decades in a highly technical career in satellite imagery and geographic information system...

Host Amanda Divito Parle sits down with longtime friend, Compass Real Estate advisor, and master prospector Kelly Moye for a candid, grounded conversation about discipline, longevity, relationships, and what it truly takes to build a sustainable career in real estate. Raised by a single mother in the real estate business, Kelly learned early that success comes from consistency, connection, and sho...

Host Amanda DiVito Parle welcomes top-producing Rhode Island real estate leader Joe Fitzpatrick of RE/MAX Results for a candid, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about discipline, evolution, and building a business that doesn’t cost you your life. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Joe shares how soccer brought him to the U.S., how years of nonstop grind shaped his work ethic, and h...

Host Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Jeri Walsh , founder of Golden Laser Aesthetics , for an honest, thoughtful conversation about beauty, confidence, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build a people-first business in a rapidly growing industry. From struggling with severe eczema as a child to becoming a trusted leader in medical aesthetics, Jeri sh...

Host Amanda DiVito-Parle sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse team leader James Nellis, CEO of The Nellis Group and 3rd-generation real estate professional serving the Greater DC Metro Area. Together, they dig into the evolution of real estate teams, the psychology of agent growth, and what it really takes to build a sustainable, scalable business in today’s shifting market. From generati...

Host Amanda DiVito-Parle sits down with longtime friend and HR strategist Denise Liebetrau, founder of Prosper Consulting, for a deep, honest, and empowering conversation about the future of work, pay, leadership, and burnout. A former corporate compensation expert turned entrepreneur, Denise brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and human insight—shaped by her own journey as a single mom, corpo...

Host Amanda DiVito-Parle sits down with Jocelyn Voss , Chief Knowledge Officer at Final Offer and 17-year real estate veteran, to explore how technology and transparency are reshaping the real estate landscape. From her dual background as an agent and licensed therapist, Jocelyn unpacks the psychology behind trust, negotiation, and clarity in modern transactions. Together, they reveal how Final Of...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Jessica Uphoff , a seasoned mortgage professional, as they explore her unexpected journey from dentistry to the mortgage industry. --- TEAM BUILDING: The conversation highlights the critical aspects of the mortgage business, the dynamics of team building, and the importance of creating a cohesive team culture. Jessica sh...

In this episode of At the Kitchen Table, Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Duane Duggan , a veteran real estate broker and author of the book ' The Velocity of Wealth .' They discuss Duane's career in Boulder, Colorado real estate, his transition from accounting to real estate, and his journey from door-to-door sales to becoming a successful investor. --- LEVERAGING PROPERTIES: Duane emphasizes k...

In this episode of 'At the Kitchen Table,' Amanda DiVito Parle welcomes Tracey Wilson from IPX 1031 Exchange Services . The discussion begins with an introduction to the basics of 1031 exchanges, a tax-deferral strategy for real estate investors. --- RENTALS & REVERSE EXCHANGES: Tracey explains how these exchanges allow property owners to sell investment properties and defer capital gains taxe...

Amanda DiVito Parle chats about career transitions and property management with Nathan Beck . Hear about Nathan's diverse career journey that has seen him wear many hats, from changing careers multiple times to braving the challenges of the real estate and hotel industries. Nathan opens up about navigating the 2008 financial crisis, his transition into hotel management, and the bold step into owni...

In this episode of 'At The Kitchen Table,' Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Chuck Ochsner , the broker-owner of REMAX Alliance, to discuss his extensive career in real estate. --- Amanda shares her inspiration for creating the podcast to connect, guide, and inspire others by interviewing influential mentors and smart people she knows. --- Chuck recounts his journey from working on a farm and a c...