Tom Leyden and Tom Mullen catch up from the offices of Breakwater Capital Group in Westwood.

Tom Mullen is a Certified Financial Planner (TM) and partner at Breakwater Capital Group. The Westwood resident and father of three children has more than two decades of experience working with families as they plan their financial futures.

Specifically, Tom considers himself an expert and specialist in financial planning for college, which is something we cover in this podcast. To connect with Tom, call 339-502-4200 or email [email protected]

Tom Leyden has a fascinating and educational conversation with Derek Stearns, the Manager of Marketing, Sales and Design at Plymouth Quarries.

Tom and Derek chat about Derek's experience at the Lessons From Leaders Series, what he does as an artist and marketing expert at Plymouth Quarries, his history as co-host of Rock Solid and Indoors Out on DIY, the formation and development of Plymouth Quarries and more.

DEFINITELY open Google Maps when Derek starts talking about the topography and space Plymouth Quarries and JF Price occupy in Hingham. Ride along as he gives you an incredible guided tour from above.

Learn more at www.plymouthquarries.com

Tom Leyden previews the upcoming production of Game of Tiaras with Mr. Jim Howard, who runs the Westwood Stage program, and seniors Ella Mansour and Nora Fortune.

Performances of Game of Tiaras are scheduled for Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 and Saturday, November 4 at 2:00 and 7:30.

When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character), terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win or you die.

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From Mr. Howard:

I've always been a fan of watching dark comedies. The biting nature of them often finds characters saying what you wish they would in real life, but never do. More importantly, dark comedies have something to say about the world we live in and typically say them in a really powerful, and often unexpected way.

I'm looking forward to exploring this work with the cast as we all discover what it is the play is telling us about the world we live in today.

Learn more and get tickets at www.westwoodstage.com

Tom Leyden chats with Nicole Mollica and Ryan Roach from Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree.

Nicole and Ryan lead the Admissions Department at Archbishop Williams, a Catholic co-educational school for students in grades 7-12. The Bishops will host a pair of open houses - Sunday, October 22 and Sunday, November 5 from 11am-1pm.

Tom, Nicole and Ryan talk about the state of Catholic education, what sets Archbishop Williams apart in that regard, how AWHS draws students from 48 different cities and towns and maintains an active alumni base exceeding 13,000 people.

Learn more at www.awhs.org

Tom Leyden and Rob Hare chat at the studios of Robert Hare Photography in Concord, MA.

Rob Hare is the official photographer of the Kick Off The Holidays Party and has been present at countless of big events over the last 15 years since opening his own photography studio. Tom and Rob catch up about his background, what drives him and Rob shares some stories about his time shooting the Patriots Cheerleaders Calendar and promo shots of the Patriots for CBS Sports coverage of Super Bowl LIII.

Tom Leyden connects with Dominic Esposito & Elisa Adams at Endicott Estate in Dedham.

Dominic is the current president of the New England Sculptors Association and Elisa is a past-president. Collectively, the members are preparing for a 75th Anniversary Gala that will be hosted Saturday, November 4 at Endicott Estate.

You can learn more about the organization and buy tickets to join us by visiting the website www.nesculptors.org

Tom Leyden catches up with Ian Brown at the site of his new project, an overhaul and redesign of the "Orchard Fire Circle" on the grounds of Hale Education.

The new project beautifies and modernizes the area adjacent to the Andrew Cucchiara Learning Center. Ian and his team have repurposed granite and stone previously used in and around Boston to support bridges and trestles to create an multi-use amphitheater that will can be used for outdoor meetings and events upon its completion.

Tom Leyden chats with Kelsey Lindsey in the kitchen of JK Catering and Events in Westwood.

Kelsey is one half of the ownership team at JK Catering and Events, a specialty company focused on creating memorable events centered on food and drinks. In addition to preparing charcuterie boards and fulfilling custom food orders, Kelsey and her husband, Juan, also operate the Tapville Mobile Taproom, a 16-tap mobile bar that can be rented and customized for parties and special events. Tom and Kelsey talk about the birth of the company, what's really taken off in the last year and what she is hoping for in the years to come - plus what you should know about making your holiday party plans.

Call Juan and Kelsey at 508-523-5569 and visit www.jkcateringandevents.com

Tom Leyden and Roula Bakis chat over a delicious cup of Greek coffee.

Roula Bakis is the owner of the Artemis Realty Group and Westwood Living's Expert Contributor in Realty and Design. Roula's unique approach to her business allows her to work with clients to envision a space as they'd like it to be throughout the transaction process. A design major at NC State, Roula has applied many of her skills to the field and spent some time in this pod explaining the new Stretch Energy Code, looking back on her 24 years as a Westwood resident and sharing her biggest "next wish" for the town is.

Call Roula at 781-269-2230 and visit www.artemisrealtygrp.com

Tom Leyden connects with Dr. Peter Kevorkian from Westwood Family Chiropractic as we approach the first in-person session in the Lessons From Leaders Series, presented by Dedham Savings.

Dr. Peter will kick off our series with an address to students before the cafeteria is opened for them to interact with professionals and ask questions in a one-on-one or small group setting.

What's his message? What's his motivation? How will he connect with kids and what will be useful about his address?

Learn more, register to attend and explore the Digital Directory at www.lfleaders.com