WERTH The Listen

In this conversation, Realtors Kevin O'Dea and Elise Chard discuss the difference between a realtor and a real estate agent, the recent changes in commissions, and the current state of the housing market. They emphasize the importance of having representation and the value that realtors bring to the buying and selling process. They also discuss the challenges faced by VA buyers and the uncerta...

Maya and Penny discuss their recent vacations to Costa Rica and Cape Cod. Penny shares her experiences in Costa Rica, specifically in the Playa Nosara region. She highlights the beautiful beaches, surfing opportunities, and the relaxed and authentic culture of the area. Penny expresses her interest in visiting Cape Cod and learning more about the different areas and activities available. They disc...

Summary Kristin Espinar, an expert on travel in Spain, shares her experiences and tips for planning a trip to Spain. She fell in love with Spain for its language, culture, and the feeling of being at home. Spain is a safe and social country, with a strong emphasis on social connections and a vibrant street life. Kristin recommends spending about 10 days in Spain, starting in Madrid and then explor...

Spring break is a popular time for teens thinking about college to go and visit some of the higher education institutions they may be interested in attending. We thought it would be the perfect time to discuss the college prep journey. Maya currently has two children in college and Penny is just starting the planning process with her son, Sam, who's a junior in high school. Maya shares her exp...

This episode of WERTH The Listen is all about total wellbeing. We had a great conversation with our friend Brooke Biggers about the best ways to reach our wellness goals. Brooke is a longtime mindset, nutrition & fitness coach for perimenopausal women. We delve deep into how our choices and daily living routine factor into our weight and overall wellness. We also discuss the challenges midlife...

Who's ready for vacation? Here's the thing, if you haven't started planning your summer vacation, now is the time to do so. We had a great time chatting with travel stylist Maranatha Lee, owner of Travel Queen. She fell in love with travel at three years old and grew it into a career. Maranatha has visited over 30 countries and loves helping people tap into their wanderlust. As a trave...

Who doesn't want financial freedom? We all do. The road to achieve this freedom is different for every person and unique to lifestyle, earnings, family dynamic and generational wealth. It's also different for women than men. Statistically women live longer than men, we make less money than men, and it's in our nature to help others first before we help ourselves. All of these factors c...

If you’re seeking a non-traditional medical approach to addressing your menopause symptoms then you'll want to tune into episode 14 of WERTH The Listen. In this episode we speak with functional medicine doctor, Dr. Camille Vardy . Dr. Vardy is deeply committed to understanding the root cause of illness and working with you to create a program that will help you achieve your health goals. She i...

Did you know that a person thinks about divorce for six years before making the declaration to dissolve a marriage? Six years is a long time to exist in a broken marriage. Mediation can help you determine whether your marriage is worth saving or if it's time to find an amicable way to end the union. In this episode, we speak with divorce mediator Vanessa Linsey about what mediation is and how...

WERTH is starting a quarterly series about the 'Sandwich Generation,' because it affects so many of us. The general definition refers to middle-aged adults (often in their 40s and 50s) who are caring for both elderly parents and their own children. Research shows that nearly half of all 40-something adults are in this caregiving capacity and more than 64% of folks in this position are wome...

In this episode of WERTH The Listen Penny & Maya dip their toes into pop culture, talking about everything from the Super Bowl, Galentine's Day and Spring style trend predictions from the runways of NYFW. They share what's new at WERTH and tease upcoming WTL guests and topics. Maya schools Penny on football and the two teams playing in the Super Bowl. They talk the Travis & Taylor...

In this episode of WERTH The Listen we talk with hairdresser Al Kelly, owner of Alfred Kelly Salon , about what women need to know when they decide to let their hair go gray. It's a complex process that requires commitment and patience. We discuss transition plans, pricing, beauty and fashion choices and the maintenance required to make sure the end goal is next level silver-foxiness! Al share...

In this episode of WERTH The Listen Maya shares her painful and personal journey with years of heavy periods that ultimately resulted in two surgeries. First she underwent a uterine ablation and five years later had a full abdominal hysterectomy. She reveals all that she didn't know about ablations, how her doctor at the time didn't layout the risks and potential failure, nor what the othe...

The #winterblues have creeped in for some of us now that the holidays are over, temperatures have plummeted, and ice, wind and snow are clobbering us on a daily basis. Even if winter is a favorite season of yours, sometimes the blues can override the love of the season and take hold of you. In this podcast we #chitchat about Penny's latest blog post on #winterwellness and beating the blues, in...

Priyanka is the wanderlust genius behind the blog Champagne Flight and Wandering CEO podcast . She's traveled the globe as a solo traveler for years, taking in the sights and sounds of over 60 countries. She shares with us and our viewers an arsenal of tips and safety precautions women should consider when they're planning solo trips and ways to ensure solo doesn't mean alone. There&#3...

When you end your podcast interview screaming CARLA FOR PRESIDENT, you know you’ve got a rockstar of a guest and an episode with so many mind blowing nuggets of wisdom. .We were honored to have Carla Hesseltine @since.i.retired as our very first #werththelisten podcast guest and she dropped so many #truthbombs and #inspiration we’re still on a high from it. The episode is about #reinventingyoursel...

In the last episode of 2023 Penny and Maya reflect on their year, sharing the good, bad, and ugly and what lessons they learned. Both ladies have chosen a word to define their 2024, and share why they chose their words and what they plan on doing to live it each day. Maya outlines how you can choose your word for the new year too. The ladies debate about resolutions vs. intentions and goal setting...

**Disclaimer - We advise you not to listen to the first 10 minutes with young children in earshot, due to content regarding Santa Claus.** In this episode Penny and Maya dive into their family Christmas traditions as children and share some of their favorite Christmas memories growing up. They share what the present-opening routine was like in their homes and if they've stayed true to that wit...

Maya is in the hot seat in episode three. As she puts it, she's had a very colorful life. Maya shares her adoption story, what it was like growing up on Cape Cod as a bi-racial child and how her parents did a phenomenal job making sure every opportunity was afforded to her. You'll learn about her exciting career - all the ups and downs - including when she met Elton John to losing her firs...

In our second podcast episode you get to meet Penny! Tune in and soak up Penny sharing details about her Filipino heritage, what it was like to grow up in Virginia Beach. She divulges how she met her husband Kevin and life with two teenage children. She and Maya discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and how to establish work-life balance when you're a busy mother, wife and business own...

Meet Penny and Maya, founders of WERTH , a multimedia platform for middle-aged women. T he WERTH The Listen podcast is one of the media channels Penny and Maya will utilize to connect with their audience. WERTH celebrates the lives and voices of middle-aged women.  We believe in the transformative power of rich and insightful content, a welcome and active community dialogue, and curating products...