Tom Leyden chats with Betty Connors-Gay and Mary Carlin at the headquarters of Conlin Health Care.

Betty and Mary opened Conlin Health Care in 2001, and ultimately settled into their location on High Street. Both Westwood residents, Betty and Mary have deep ties to the community. In this conversation, they share some of the lessons they've learned over the years about Home Health Care and what you should be thinking about when it comes to making these types of important decisions.

Tom Leyden and Christine Coughlin chat from the Playa Bowls on High Street,

Christine Coughlin is a Westwood resident and mother of four children between the ages of 2-8. Christine is also a Vice President at Bantry Way Brokerage, a seasoned veteran of the real estate and investment landscape throughout New England.

Her focus on investment, both residentially and commercially, sets her apart from many other agents in the region. You can reach Christine by calling 617-699-0946 or emailing her at [email protected]

Tom Leyden gives an overview of the Westwood Living Lessons From Leaders Series, a new initiative aimed at inspiring future leaders at Westwood High School.

The Lessons From Leaders Series will be hosted at Westwood High Schol over the course of three weeks in October, 2023 (different night of the week each week), with 10% of every sponsorship donated to the Westwood Community Scholarship Fund.

Up to 40 participating leaders in business will be available at individual tables each night to offer advice and answer questions for students.

At each session, a keynote speaker will deliver a 7-10 minute educational and motivational address focused on a topic pertinent to high school students.

Every participating leader will be showcased in the Lessons From Leaders Online Directory, with information useful to high school students interested in learning more about their profession

Full biography and background of each Leader Sponsor

Classes relevant to profession

Internships relevant to profession

Suggested reading material

Educational Video providing an overview of the industry and words of guidance

Professional opportunities available – Internships, Shadowing Opportunities, Jobs

Every participating leader will be showcased in the Lessons From Leaders Print Directory, distributed to students who attend the in-person Lessons From Leaders sessions, with contact information included for students interested in reaching out for more information.

In addition to the satisfaction of knowing you're investing in future leaders, every participating leader will receive the following benefits:

A table at a Lessons from Leaders session, with signage featuring your company's logo

Invitation to appear on the Westwood Living Podcast Network to talk about your profession, promote your business and offer advice to students

Acknowledgement in the November issue of Westwood Living magazine

Full access to professional photos taken at the Lessons From Leaders session for use promotionally in printed materials, on social media or your website

Tom Leyden and Tiffany O'Connell connect in the offices of the O'Connell Law Group in Natick.

In this episode, Tiffany provides some incredibly important advice and counsel to parents who are sending the 18-year-old children away to school, and it's advice that's applicable to any young adult over the age of 18.

With a few simple steps, Tiffany's team can get the proper legal documents set up for your now LEGALLY INDEPENDENT children - including a Power-Of-Attorney and Health Proxy. These are both vitally important in the case of an unforeseen and unfortunate event.

Call Tiffany's team at 508-202-1818 to arrange an introductory phone call and set an appointment to complete this important step in your young adult's life.

Tom Leyden and Marie Adams chat at Bubbling Brook.

A staple in the community for years, Bubbling Brook decided this year to focus exclusively on ice cream. Tom and Marie talk about the tradition of service, the growth of a family business and how decisions are made when priorities change.

Visit Bubbling Brook every Tuesday-Sunday at 1652 High Street in Westwood.

Dr. Drew Chase from ARCH Orthodontics joins Tom Leyden to discuss a major initiative, as ARCH is providing FREE custom-made professional mouthguards to Westwood athletes this year.

Call or text 781-575-1188 to arrange an appointment for your digital scan - the office will be open July 26 and August 2 exclusively for this purpose.

Tom Leyden connects with John Techiera and Jack Rufo of JNJ Cleanings.

John and Jack are both Westwood grads who recently finished their second year in college. Longtime baseball teammates, they're now teammates in business, running JNJ Cleanings, a window cleaning business.

Tom, John and Jack talk about their inspiration and vision and what they're looking to accomplish both now and in the future.

You can reach the guys by calling 781-888-1879

Tom Leyden chats with Katie Collins and Sarah Spinello about Project Sweet Peas. 

Project Sweet Peas is a non-profit dedicated to supporting families who are dealing with premature births. Both Katie and Sarah experienced the unpredictability and anxiety associated with bringing a premature baby into the world and learned a great deal about the process and what's helpful during that very stressful time period. 

Katie and Sarah have run the Falmouth Road Raise and raised money over the years for the Beth Israel NICU Center. This year, they are raising funds and awareness for Project Sweet Peas.  

To learn more and support the cause you can visit https://bit.ly/42FIvbw

Tom Leyden chats with Dr. Dan Kazachkov and Dr. Alana Bednarz at the offices of Dental Arts of Westwood on Route 109.

Dr. Dan has built a successful practice over many years, consistently adding to his staff and enhancing the value of what's available at Dental Arts of Westwood. Dr. Alana has been with the practice for two years as an orthodontist and continues to become more and more involved in the community each day.

Tom, Dr. Dan and Dr. Alana discuss the growth of Dental Arts, the services they provide, their sponsorship of the Athlete of The Month feature and what sets them apart.

For more, visit http://www.dentalartsofwestwood.com or call 781-733-9378 to make an appointment.

Tom Leyden and Mandy Taft-Pearman chat from The Muffin House in Westwood.

Mandy Taft-Pearman is one of the founding members of Inclusive Westwood, an organization formed in 2016. In the seven years since, Inclusive Westwood has made a significant impact in our community, working with civic leaders and school officials to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, while also organizing a series of events to promote further integration.

Sunday, June 11, Inclusive Westwood, along with members of Westwood's faith community, will host a Pride Celebration event, from 2-5pm. Tom and Mandy talk about the event itself, what Mandy has learned as an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and more.