Westwood Living Podcast Network

Tom Leyden catches up with Domenic Esposito, an accomplished sculptor and founder of The Opioid Spoon Project. Domenic will be showcasing his work in Miami this December and is working with a team to produce a manuscript and screenplay that captures the last 5-6 years of his life. Tom and Domenic also discuss Villa Monarca Tuscany, a luxury villa in Italy owned by Domenic and his wife, Monica, tha...

Tom Leyden connects with Westwood's Susan Kagan, the Executive Director of Christopher's Haven, a home for kids when cancer hits home. Christopher's Haven was founded in Boston with a mission to operate a supportive community consisting of temporary apartments and community recreation activities for families of children being treated for cancer in nearby Boston hospitals. Learn more about Christop...

Danielle Silva & Emma Gerbutavich join Tom Leyden to get caught up what's happening at Orangetheory Fitness in Westwood. Danielle recently took over as head coach, and Emma is part of the team that welcomes you to the gym when you walk through the door. Throughout the day, starting at 5am, you can take classes and follow your progress on the many monitors around the studio. Follow the team at @otf...

Tom Leyden and Lucy DePaula catch up at the Norwood office of GC Marble & Granite. Lucy DePaula is the owner of GC Marble & Granite and Westwood Living's Expert Contributor in Marble & Granite. In an industry without many woman-owned businesses, Lucy has set herself apart as the go-to because of her intimate knowledge of natural stone, quartz and her ability to guide customers through the process...

Tom Leyden and Cyril Bernard connect to discuss Cyril’s Aerial Photography business, Skyscape Vision. Skyscape Vision was born out of a love and passion for aerial photography, and as you’ll hear from Cyril, this evolved into a business opportunity because drone photography and videography can be very useful for a number of purposes, from real estate to roof and gutter inspection and more. Tom and...

Tom Leyden has a fun conversation with Oscar LiDonni, the General Manager of Clay Subaru Oscar LiDonni leads the team at Clay Subaru, and talks specifically about the different manner in which Clay sells cars, how the practice started, their undying commitment to community and service, and the dealership once again being recogized with the Subaru Love Promise Award in 2026. Learn more about Clay S...

Tom Leyden connects with Kevin Myers from the Westwood Health Department to learn more about his role as the town’s Public Health Nurse. Kevin Myers, NP, MSN has been a part of the Westwood community for approximately six months and is already contributing in many ways. On May 20, he and the staff will host a Community Health Fair at the Council on Aging. The event will run from 1-4pm and feature...

Tom Leyden connects with Brian Clinton of Donahue Real Estate at JuicyGreens for an update on the market and the latest going on with his life. Brian was the very first sponsor of Westwood Living, coming aboard in February of 2022. He has been working in real estate since 2013 and has been a significant part of the growth and prosperity of the Donahue Real Estate team. You can learn more about Bri...

Lauren Watson and Sydni O'Connell join Tom Leyden to preview their upcoming two-day retreat, "Her Story - A Confidence & College Essay Retreat for Rising Senior Girls." Lauren is Westwood Living's Expert Contributor in College Admissions and Sydni is Westwood Living's Expert Contributor in Adolescent Mental Health. They are combining their expertise to assist rising senior girls as they begin the...

Diane Rothauser & Patrick French - Noises Off by Tom Leyden

Chris Tenaglia - High Pace Construction by Tom Leyden

Tom Leyden and Tom O'Rourke connect at the headquarters of the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Norwood Space Center. Tom O'Rourke is the longtime president and CEO of the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce, serving hundreds of business owners as they interact with the community and grow their bottom line. Tom and Tom discuss the history of the chamber, how it helps busi...

Tom Leyden connects with Dr. Dan Kazachkov and Dr. Alana Bednarz from Dental Arts of Westwood to chat about the new treatments available that utilize laser technology, for dental, orthodontic and aesthetic treatments. Learn more about Dental Arts of Westwood by visiting http://www.dentalartsofwestwood.com

Mateo Thunberg, Kira Smith & Charles Goodman - Big Fish, A New Musical by Tom Leyden

Dr. Graham & Christina Stetson: Modern Eyes by Tom Leyden

TTom Leyden and Kim Martell catch up at The Alchemist Baker in Canton. Kim Martell is a financial planner with Commonwealth Financial Group and spent some time providing some details on her career path, what motivates her and how her comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape helps her serve her clients. Learn more about Kim by visiting http://www.westwood-living.com/kimmartell

Tom Leyden and Maria Tassiopoulos catch up at Islington Pizza's 30th Anniversary celebration. Opened on December 26, 1995, Islington Pizza is a staple in Westwood, welcoming regulars and newcomers alike every day who have come to love the pizza and other great menu items the crew creates, not to mention the hospitality that makes Islington Pizza what it is. Learn more and order your next pizza by...

Tom Leyden connects with Tara Berry, the owner of Orangetheory Fitness, and Christen Cadigan, the head coach at the OTF Westwood location on Washington Street. Orangetheory Fitness opened in Islington in November of 2021, one of the first businesses to open in the new complex. Tara, Christen and the team have continued to build the business and share the story of their growth and why people enjoy...

Tom Leyden and Hania Khuri-Trapper connect to discuss the release of her second book, "Home is Here." Hania's second book in her series debuts this month, featuring a collection of thoughts and photographs serving as weekly reminders to pause, reflect and just be. You can follow Hania's journey at http://www.yogawithania.com and purchase a book at http://bit.ly/haniakhuritrapper

Tom Leyden connects with Dr. Richard Laudon, a long-time resident of Westwood. Dr. Laudon has authored many articles featured on Medium and is passionate about his work as an optometrist and the balance between health and wealth. Learn more about Dr. Laudon and read his articles at http://www.rlaudon.medium.com

Tom Leyden connects with a trio of Westwood Artists at Neroli Mercato. Carol Ahearn, Karen Cagan and Lisa WB Walker chat with Tom about the upcoming Holiday Walkabout scheduled for Saturday, December 6 from 9-2 and how the Westwood Artists continue to support each other in the community. To learn more, visit the Westwood Artists page on Facebook.

Tom Leyden and Wayne Paul from Old Colony Construction connect on the site of a project in Walpole, expanding and restoring a 100-year-old home. Construction has been in Wayne's bones since he was a young child, and the passion he brings to every project, no matter how big or small, is palpable. Learn more about Old Colony Construction by visiting http://www.oldcolonyconstruction.com

Tom Leyden connects with Marcus Colaire, the owner of BackDoor Tires in Norwood. Marcus opened BackDoor Tires seven years ago and has continually added to his garage and staff in the time since. While his specialty is tire-care, custom tires for custom cars and alignments, the team's real specialty is providing the human touch and being 100% focused on customer satisfaction and job quality. The st...

Tom Leyden connects with Hank Murray, Michael Mansour and Avery Place, three Westwood High School seniors who will perform in the production of Space Princess Wars, scheduled for Thursday, November 6 and Saturday, November 8. Learn more and buy tickets at http://www.westwoodstage.com

Tom Leyden connects with Lauren Watson, the owner of Watson College Consulting. Lauren and Tom discuss the inevitable crunch of the fall semester. how current seniors navigate through it and how younger students and their families can effectively prepare for it. Lauren also provides some great tips and strategies for younger students as they start exploring options for their lives after high schoo...