Land Lady Listens

In this episode of Land Lady Listens, host Meg Hayden sits down with attorney Melissa D'Ellena and 1031 exchange specialist Barbara Ackaway to dive deep into the hidden strategies behind tax-smart selling, creative deal structures, and legacy-building through real estate. From the fundamentals of 1031 exchanges to the nuances of seller financing and assumable loans, this episode is a treasure trov...

In this episode of Land Lady Listens , host Meg Hayden sits down with architect-turned-developer Kevin Diamond, whose mission goes beyond buildings—he's crafting spaces that uplift communities and stand the test of time. Kevin shares his journey from construction management to becoming a licensed architect, and how his passion for both design and development led to co-founding Providence Group—a v...

In this episode of Land Lady Listens, host Meg Hayden sits down with veteran mortgage expert turned broker TJ Curran, who breaks down today’s most powerful lending tools for investors and developers looking to scale smarter and faster. TJ shares his journey from traditional banking into the agile world of mortgage brokering with Go Rascal, and reveals how new lending products like Fix & Flip l...

In this episode of Land Lady Listens, host Meg Hayden sits down with real estate developer Wale Jenyo, who shares his raw and inspiring journey from a near $200,000 loss on his first development to building a thriving portfolio across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and even internationally. Learn how Wale went from law school to Home Depot, discovered the challenges of building on ledge, navigated his...

In this episode of Land Lady Listens, Meg Hayden sits down with SBA loan experts Alex Cleary and Carissa Sousa from Shoreham Bank to break down everything you need to know about financing commercial real estate through SBA loans—whether you're buying a business, selling one, or representing a client doing either. They discuss how SBA loans work when a business owns real estate, what lenders look f...

In this episode of Land Lady Listens , Meg Hayden sits down with loan expert Ryan to break down everything you need to know about renovation loans and how they can be a powerful tool for both buyers and sellers in today’s market. They discuss how renovation loans help buyers afford homes in competitive markets, especially in areas like Rhode Island where older homes are common. Ryan explains the p...

Episode 2: Land Lady Listens with Josh & Matt 🎙️  Now streaming everywhere! In this power-packed episode of  Land Lady Listens , host  Meg Hayden —real estate broker, development strategist, and mom of two—tackles  wealth planning, estate taxes, and smart real estate moves  with financial expert  Joshua Gorra  and estate attorney  Matt Fabisch . From  protecting your assets  to  maximizing 103...

Episode 1: Land Lady Listens with Paul. Now streaming everywhere! In this kickoff episode of Land Lady Listens, host Meg Hayden dives deep into the intersection of real estate development and housing access. From affordable housing in your hometown to spotting development opportunities as an agent or investor, Meg brings practical advice and big-picture thinking. She’s joined by Paul for a raw, in...