Westwood Living Podcast Network

Tom Leyden connects with Sue Young, a Westwood resident and owner of The Vanderbilt Club in Norwood. The Vanderbilt Club prides itself on being a welcoming environment for people of all ages who prioritize staying active and keeping in the best shape possible. At The Vanderbilt Club, they find a warm, engaging staff, with fantastic energy and kindess, plus top-notch facilities and a seemingly unen...

Tom Leyden connects with Bachir Awad, the owner of B'known European Hair Design in Westwood. Bachir and his team moved into the new location at 689 High Street just as the calendar flipped to 2025 and the reception has been remarkable from the community. The beautiful salon has enjoyed great success in the months since. Bachir shares his history of growing up in Lebanon, how he was drawn to be a h...

Tom Leyden connects with Lindsey Gillooly and Allison Daly, the co-owners of Medical Aesthetics. Medical Aesthetics is approaching its one-year anniversary in Westwood, and also has locations in Easton, Hingham and Milton. Tom, Allison and Lindsey talk about the ever-changing nature of the med spa business, how Medical Aesthetics has settled into its space on High Street, how they stay on top of t...

Tom Leyden and Jodiann Tenney connect to talk about Jodiann's debut book, Carefully Vetted. Tom and Jodiann are friends dating back 35 years when they first met as first-year students at Boston College. Jodi's debut novel is excerpted in the September issue of Westwood Living, and is available at Amazon.com. Tom and Jodiann talk about what made her want to write a book, how she wove her life exper...

Tom Leyden connects with Harper Morrison, September's Dental Arts of Westwood Athlete of The Month. Harper is in the midst of her freshman year at Longwood University, and when she graduated from Westwood High School in June, she left with 12 varsity letters in her collection, more than any other member of the graduating class. Harper and Tom discuss her journey through the Westwood sports program...

Tom Leyden connects with Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman to talk about their transitions to broadcasting and how they've applied the skills they learned as players to their new careers as analysts for FOX Sports coverage of the National Football League. FOX NFL Sunday and FOX NFL Kickoff

Tom Leyden connects with Matthew LaSpisa, otherwise known as "Private Chef Matt." Matthew LaSpisa is an NASM Certified Health Coach & Private Chef who writes the Healthy Eating column each month in Westwood Living. Tom and Matt discuss his love for nutrition and coaching people how to live a healthier lifestyle, which actually dates back to when he was exposed to his family's garden in the heart o...

Tom Leyden connects with eight-time state champion runner Maeve Gavin, our Dental Arts of Westwood Athlete of the Month, at the Westwood Library. Maeve Gavin is coming off one of the most remarkable seasons in Westwood running history, winning five state championships as a junior, complementing the other three she has won over the course of her career at Westwood High School. Tom and Maeve chat ab...

Tom Leyden connects with rising 6th grader Gavin Donahue, the winner of Martha Jones "Join Us On A Podcast" auction. Gavin recently graduated from Martha Jones and talks about his life in Westwood, his love of football, who he likes to emulate and what his plans are for the summer of '25 and deep into the future - favorite movie, favorite place to vacation, favorite book - all included.

Tom Leyden connects with Sean Blomquist and Brady Dumais on the bleachers of Russell Downes Field. Sean and Brady are the Dental Arts of Westwood Athletes of the Month for July. The best friends played a total of 12 seasons together at Westwood High School - golf, hockey and baseball all four years. The trio talk about that rare accomplishment, their best memories of being athletes at Westwood Hig...

Tom Leyden connects with Paul McGovern from inside 42 Hartford Street in Dover, a brand-new home Paul and his team at CorMc Developments built from the ground up.  Paul McGovern is the owner of CorMc Developments, a company capable of completing major projects, much like the new property at 42 Hartford Street, developed on 1.3 acres of land surrounded by trees and a lush backyard.  Tom and Paul ta...

Tom Leyden catches up with Ara & Evan Yarian at the bar at Beacons Restaurant. Ara & Evan are Westwood natives who now own a pair of restaurants - Beacons, on 85 Providence Highway in East Walpole, and Eagle Brook Saloon, on 285 Dedham Street in Norfolk. During the conversation, we chat about their experience growing up in Westwood, how the community has supported them, how Beacons Restaurant came...

Lina Angelici & Terry Finnegan Lynch: 50th Reunion Co-Chairs by Tom Leyden

Tom Leyden and Chris Hancock connect from the gazebo at Westwood's senior center. Chris Hancock has entered the Falmouth Road Race for a 20th straight year, once again raising awareness and funds for The Boston House, a home that is near and dear to the Hancock family. Chris lost his brother to cancer when he was very young, and the costs associated with the cancer fight are staggering. The Boston...

Tom Leyden connects with Jason Dornhoffer to learn more about United Private Car, the business Jason has co-owned for nearly 20 years. Jason Dornhoffer is a Westwood resident and founded United Private Car with his friend and colleague, Terry Murtaugh, in 2006. Tom and Jason discuss the growth of the business, how United Private Car has continued to set itself apart from the competition, Jason's e...

Tom Leyden chats with Shannon Connell, the administrator of White Oak Cottages, about senior living and memory care. Shannon Connell has worked at Fox Hill Village for 25 years, spending the last 13 as the administrator at White Oak Cottages, the memory care households at Fox Hill Village in Westwood. Tom and Shannon discuss her background, lessons she's learned working in senior living for more t...

Aaron Morehouse - Hale Education by Tom Leyden

Tim Harrison - Why & How Branding Works by Tom Leyden

Tom Leyden connects with Nathalie Homsy during a very busy week as she prepares Mother's Day and Graduation orders for her customers all over the world. Nathalie Homsy, a Westwood resident, built Omniya Delicacy from the ground-up, combining her love of fine chocolate and appreciation for Mediterrean quality with a magnetic personality and drive that has led to great success in less than two years...

Chris Tenaglia - High Pace Construction by Tom Leyden

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 overview of the many options Dedham Health & Athletic Complex has for kids and families this summer. The Summer Camp Series and Summer Club program are incredibly popular, and a major part of what Dedham Health offers the community in its 241,000...

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 Sunday, May 4 at First Baptist Church from 9am-12pm. Aaron Buczek is a financial advisor at North Atlantic Investment Partners, working in conjunction with Raymond James. He has been the long-standing president of the Rotary Club, working wi...

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 Dorothy's Flower Garden after her grandmother, who owned a flower shop in Charlottesville, VA. Charlotte's love or learning and interest in nature drew her to discover the art of cut-flower farming. She shares with Tom how she's planned for the 202...

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. Charlottte owns and operates her own business in Norwood, and previously served in the United States Marine Corps. She and Tom discuss her path to military service, how her entire family has served the United States, and what drove her to op...

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 many years and recently took over as the GM of the Westwood Bar'Cino, which opened in November. During the conversation, Bryan talks about the unique business model that sets the Newport Restaurant Group apart. NRG is employee owned, and you...