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Real Estate & Elegant Maine Living - The Way Life Should Be

Elegant Maine Living explores Maine’s luxury real estate market, distinctive properties, and the lifestyle that makes this state such a special place to call home. Hosted by Elise Kiely, a top-producing real estate advisor and lifestyle connector with Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, the podcast features thoughtful conversations with local leaders, creatives, and visionaries who embody the spirit of elegant living in Maine. Whether you"re buying, selling, or simply Maine-curious,

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23:12

Maine at the Ground Floor: Angel Investing and...

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2026/01/27

Send us a text In the second half of this conversation on Elegant Maine Living, Elise Kiely continues her discussion with Sandra Stone—former chair of Maine Angels, founder of C Cove Solutions, and a long-time advocate for entrepreneurship and women in investing. This episode offers a clear, accessible look at how angel investing fits into the life cycle of a company—after friends-and-family funding and before traditional venture capital—and why early-stage capital is so critical for founders...

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Maine Innovates: Angel Investing, Entrepreneurship,...

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2026/01/20

Send us a text In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, Elise Kiely sits down with Sandra Stone—former chair of Maine Angels, founder of C Cove Solutions, and one of the most influential voices in Maine’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem. In the first half of this thoughtful and inspiring conversation, Sandra shares her personal journey to Maine, how an unexpected first investment sparked a lifelong commitment to entrepreneurship, and why she became so passionate about encouraging mor...

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21:52

The Maine Way - Resilience, Patience and...

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2026/01/13

Send us a text In the second half of my conversation with Jill McGowan, founder of Jill McGowan and creator of The Great White Shirt, we move beyond origin stories and into the heart of what it takes to sustain a values-driven business over decades. Jill and I talk candidly about resilience—how setbacks are often as frequent as successes, and how her instinct has always been to focus on solutions rather than blame. One of my favorite moments in this episode is Jill’s story of being in New Yor...

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Elegance, Maine: A Chorus of Guest Reflections on...

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2026/01/11

Send us a text In this special bonus episode of Elegant Maine Living, I wanted to pause and gather something meaningful from the many conversations I have had over the past months with extraordinary guests across Maine. Throughout the podcast, I have had the privilege of speaking with community leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, nonprofit founders, outdoorspeople, creatives, and five remarkable young women just beginning their adult lives. They come from different generations, backgrounds, and ...

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28:53

Maine Design & Entrepreneurship: Jill McGowan and the...

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2026/01/06

Send us a text In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with Jill McGowan, founder of Jill McGowan and creator of The Great White Shirt. Jill is a Maine-based fashion entrepreneur whose work has quietly—and enduringly—redefined what timeless, well-made clothing for women can be. Jill shares how her path was anything but linear. After studying languages and international affairs and spending time abroad, she felt the strong pull of home and returned to Maine—where she found herself,...

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30:42

Maine Real Estate Update - December: Inventory,...

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2025/12/16

Send us a text Episode Summary In this month’s market update, I take you through what I am seeing nationally, regionally, and here in Maine—and what these trends may mean for all of us as we head into 2026. Instead of charts and long economic analysis, I offer a clear, narrative look at the shifts underway: why buyers remain cautious despite relatively stable interest rates, why home prices continue to hold near record highs, and how inventory is finally showing signs of loosening. I also dig...

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39:52

A Maine House, a Maine Barn, a Maine Brand: Nicola...

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2025/12/09

Send us a text In the second half of my conversation with Nicola Manganello, founder and principal designer of Maine's Nicola’s Home, we move from her early creative evolution into the heart of her current work: sustaining inspiration, building and leading a high-performing team, and navigating the complex process of designing high-end homes that are meant to be lived in, loved, and gathered in. Nicola shares how she keeps her creativity vibrant after more than 25 years in the field—through c...

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32:23

Maine Real Estate & Design: Nicola Manganello Journey...

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2025/12/02

Send us a text In the first half of my conversation with Nicola Manganello, founder and principal designer of Nicola’s Home in Yarmouth, Maine, we explore the remarkable path that took her from a small retail shop on Marina Road to one of Maine’s most respected full-service design-build firms. Nicola reflects on her early years growing up in a deeply entrepreneurial family—her father built Olympia Sports—and how being raised around creativity, risk-taking, and constant reinvention shaped her ...

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16:51

Maine's Hearts of Pine (2nd half): How a Vision...

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2025/11/25

In the second half of my conversation with Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder of Hearts of Pine, we explore the deeper story of how Maine’s first professional soccer club became a symbol of connection, identity, and shared purpose throughout the state. Gabe reflects on how Hearts of Pine continues to be built “from the inside out,” grounded in community input, Maine values, and a belief that soccer can serve as a common language—one that connects generations, cultures, and counties. We discuss t...

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33:24

Maine’s Hearts of Pine (Part I): How a Vision Became...

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2025/11/18

In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder of Hearts of Pine, Maine’s first professional soccer club. Gabe shares the remarkable five-year journey—part vision, part endurance, and part community movement—that brought professional soccer to Portland. From a childhood shaped by both the game of soccer and a deep commitment to social impact, Gabe describes how his upbringing, professional experience, and connection to Maine converged to create the cond...

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Reading Maine's Real Estate Market with Chris Lynch...

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2025/11/11

In this second half of my conversation with Chris Lynch, Founder and Designated Broker of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty , we go beyond the headlines to discuss the real forces shaping Maine’s high-end real estate market today. We explore how cash and generational wealth transfers are driving demand, the enduring truth of Chris’s “three-legged stool”—price, condition, and location—and the growing threat of real estate fraud in an increasingly AI-driven world. Chris shares st...

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Reading Maine's Real Estate Market with Chris Lynch —...

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2025/11/04

Phrase of the Day: “Multiple truths can coexist.” In this episode, I am joined once again by Chris Lynch, Founder, Owner, and Designated Broker of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. Chris first appeared on Elegant Maine Living in Episodes 5 and 6, Leading in Luxury, and returns to share his perspective on Maine’s real estate market—where trends arrive last, if at all, and stability continues to define the landscape. Highlights from This Episode Maine’s market moves to its own r...

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32:51

Maine’s Future Leaders: Reflections from 5 Recent...

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2025/10/28

In this special and heartfelt episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with five remarkable young women from Poland Regional High School who recently graduated after completing the three-year leadership curriculum through the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute. For the past three years, my co-mentor Timi Carter and I have had the privilege of guiding these students—Autumn, Mabel, Olivia, Lily, and Shawna—through a journey of discovering their values, voice, and vision. Together, w...

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44:49

Maine Real Estate & Waterfront Business Part 2: Chris...

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2025/10/21

In this second half of my conversation with Chris DiMillo, owner of DiMillo’s Yacht Sales, we dive deeper into how he expanded his family’s Maine waterfront legacy — growing the yacht brokerage business beyond Portland to Long Island, New York and the eastern shore of Maryland — all while maintaining a culture grounded in hospitality, service, and relationships. Chris shares his insights on: 🌊 Scaling with purpose: How a single boat sale led to multi-state expansion and a thriving

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Maine Real Estate & Waterfront Business: Chris...

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2025/10/14

In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with my friend and client, Chris DiMillo, whose family name is synonymous with Portland’s waterfront. The word of the day is DiMillo—because that single name tells a story of hard work, family, entrepreneurship, and Maine grit. Chris shares his father’s remarkable journey—growing up on Munjoy Hill, leaving school at age 12 to help support his family, and ultimately building an empire that would shape the heart of Portland. From running a gro...

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56:16

Maine's Still Waters & Strong Minds: The Healing...

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2025/10/07

There’s something truly special about life in Maine — where being active and outdoors isn’t a hobby, it’s a way of life. In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with my friend Tom Ackerman, an incredible storyteller, guide, and fly-fishing travel consultant, to talk about what makes the Maine outdoors so restorative and how a life connected to nature brings balance, joy, and adventure. Tom’s career has spanned decades of helping people discover the beauty of Maine’s rivers, lakes,...

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29:53

An Intentional Maine Lifestyle, My Conversation with...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I continue my conversation with Charlotte Miller about building an intentional, balanced life in Maine. Charlotte and her husband moved from Boston during the pandemic and chose Maine as their permanent home, and together we explore what it means to raise a young family here while pursuing rewarding careers. We talk about the daily rhythms of life that come so naturally in Maine—like Charlotte’s little boy running to the door every morning, eager to ge...

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An Intentional Maine Lifestyle, My Conversation with...

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2025/09/23

What does it look like to design a life around health, family, and the outdoors? In this episode of Elegant Maine Living, I sit down with Charlotte Miller, a consultant, ski ambassador, sailor, and now proud resident of Cumberland, Maine. Charlotte shares her journey from growing up outside Boston to college in Colorado (where she spent as many days on the slopes as in the classroom!) and eventually back to New England. A sudden life event shifted her perspective, leading her to prioritize jo...

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14:18

Maine Moves Differently: Maine Real Estate Market Update

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2025/09/16

Episode Title: Maine Moves Differently Host: Elise Kiely, Global Real Estate Advisor with Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Duration: ~20 minutes Air Date: September 2025 💬 Episode Summary: In this month’s market update, Elise Kiely reads between the lines—and the headlines—to explain why Maine moves differently. While national real estate trends point to cautious buyers, rising inventory, and flat pricing, Maine’s story is one of steady appreciation, lifestyle-driven

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Maine's Creative Community Through Stories, Sound &...

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2025/09/12

Here’s a set of shownotes for Part 2 of your interview with John McArthur. I’ve kept them inviting, clear, and professional — highlighting the themes of artistry, community, and Maine lifestyle that shine through in the transcript: Show Notes – Elegant Maine Living with John McArthur, Part 2 In this second half of my conversation with John McArthur, co-owner of The Studio Portland, we explore the artistry, business, and community that make this creative hub such a special place in Maine. John...

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