Viewing Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Tips. Listen in as Lee shares her first-hand tips for viewing all those parade balloons as they're being inflated on Thanksgiving Day Eve. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Allison Doenges and Canada! Thank you for listening! * Join The House of Lee NYC Facebook Group! * Mentions/Resources: - Bosie Tea Parlor, 10 Morton St., New York, NY 10012, (212) 352-9900 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Balloon Viewing area: W81/W77 - Lee's Cranberry Sauce Recipe:...
Nov 16, 2018•23 min
How to Break Up with a Friend - listen as Lee talks with May Flam, the "Heal Your Work-Life Coach" to determine the answer and more! And, do you ghost a friend? When or why? As Lee investigates this subject, she runs into three men willing to share their thoughts. Lee considers this as a very informal study on the difference between men and women. Listeners will certainly chuckle, too. (Guest appearances: Josh, Rich, and Patrick Hinds, the co-host of the wildly popular podcast, True Crime Obsess...
Nov 09, 2018•28 min
More Counter Space. Listen in as Lee shares her household tip of how to create more temporary counter space in your tiny bathroom and/or kitchen. She has both! So take it from her, you don't want to miss this brilliant way to avoid feeling so confined when you're trying to get stuff done in your bathroom or kitchen - and you need more counter space. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Aleshia from Tanzania and Nich Lewis of Chicago by way of Las Vegas! Thank you so much! Lee's City Spot: Loukoumi Taver...
Nov 02, 2018•8 min
Hex Codes. Listen in and find out from Lee what a hex code and why you need to know about this color identifier system. 'CastShop NYC's hex codes are #2d607c and #f09d06. Imagine greeting folks that way! How fun would that be?! Lee recorded this episode live at 'CastShop NYC, held today at Da Capo at 322 Columbus Avenue. As you may have heard, 'CastShop NYC is Lee's 1-day, hands-on podcasting workshop here in town. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Podcast Movement and Spreaker for helping to sponsor...
Oct 26, 2018•4 min
Event Planning Tips with Jared Easley. This episode is live to tape, recorded at The NAB Show at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. It's a special episode because The NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) selected only a handful of shows to record live at the conference. Listen and find out from Jared what you need to consider when producing a conference or event. Jared Easley is the co-founder of Podcast Movement, possibly the largest podcast industry conference in the world wi...
Oct 19, 2018•25 min
Businesses and Halloween. Listen in and find out what business owners need to know about Halloween and trick-or-treating to avoid alienating a significant percentage of their customer base. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Eli Garf; M23 Bus Driver Rich; and hosts Tokyo Cliff and Shokolate Buddha of the Raw Urban Mobile Podcast in Japan. Lee's City Spot: This week's fun place is the pastry chain, Paris Baguette. Find out why by listening in. Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, reg...
Oct 12, 2018•14 min
Homemade sausage without a grinder or stuffer? Is it possible? YES! Listen as Lee shares her sausage-making tips with you. And, find out who the one person is who should be tipped when helping you! Lee's City Hot Spot is La Duree macaron shop downtown near Canal Street, a few blocks from the Canal Street Station off the A, C, E train lines. Shout Outs include Shannon Cason and Irene Washington from Detroit, Michigan, Martin in Spain, and Regine Vincent Bonet and Lois Penny in New York. Thank you...
Oct 05, 2018•12 min
Writing Apps for Alexa? Google Home? Yes! Listen in as programmer Chip Edwards of CreateMyVoice.com shares his tips for writing apps for Alexa and Google Home smart speakers. In this episode, you'll learn that "apps" in the smart speaker world are actually called "skills" (for Amazon's Alexa) and "actions" for Google Home. Chip Edwards shares what he's learned along the way. So if you're a programmer, listen in. If you know any coders, then please share this episode with them. CHip Edwards's new...
Sep 28, 2018•30 min
Cold butter and toast? Listen in as Lee shares her ultimate tip for spreading cold butter onto toasted bread without ripping it! Lee is co-hosting two events. Thus, she has two invitations for you: 1). A FREE webinar for parents and people who work with children: Playground Emergencies 101 on Wednesday, September 26th at 10AM (EST). Click to register! 2). If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be ...
Sep 21, 2018•11 min
LGBTQ+ Labels Explained and why you should care! Guest Beatriz Reynoso from Problematic or Nah shares her take on LGBTQ+ - and Lee talks to Cecilia Gentili from the Gay Men's Health Center on what "Trans" really means. Lee shares her NYC Hot Spot for this week - and lets listeners in on her favorite bathroom gadget. Maybe you have one, too! If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along wit...
Sep 14, 2018•24 min
Tips for back-to-school if you're an adult learner or a parent. Listen in as Lee shares what she does at the beginning of every class, training, or workshop that helps create community and decrease that feeling of isolation and loneliness. And, parents, Lee has a tip for you to connect with your child's teacher sooner rather than later! If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with Yo...
Sep 07, 2018•7 min
Second Language? If you speak one or more languages other than English, then THIS episode is for you! Listen in as Lee shares how you can up your LinkedIn profile game with one simple action: take the O.P.I. That's "Oral Proficiency Interview" in case you didn't know. Come on in and find out how Lee's practice OPI went and why bilingual children should also take this language-fluency speaking exam. This week's NYC hot spot is actually across the rive in Jew Jersey: Newport Centre! Find out which...
Aug 31, 2018•14 min
Tannins and Wine Tastings, among other things. Listen in and find out from L.A. Perkel as she teaches us all about the world of wine. L.A. will pick up where she left off and teach us about champagne, how wine turns to vinegar, which glassware to buy if we can only fit one set onto our shelves - and much more! This is Part 2, a second episode with L.A. Perkel, wine sommelier and private wine curator. Resources: L.A. Perkel: laperkel@gmail.com; Instagram: @laswineofile Wine Institute The House of...
Aug 24, 2018•34 min
Sommelier? What exactly is a sommelier? Listen in and find out from L.A. Perkel as she teaches us all about the world of wine. L.A. will also share with you what birth wines are and which wines pair well with hamburgers, pizza and sushi. She'll also review how she became a wine expert. This is Part 1 of the interview with L.A. Perkel. Part 2, due next week, will cover much, much more - so be sure to subscribe! Resources: L.A. Perkel: laperkel@gmail.com; Instagram: @laswineofile Sommelier Society...
Aug 17, 2018•34 min
Lessons from a pen and author, Daniel Silva. Seems silly, but Lee shares her pen "mishap" so you can benefit from her goof. Along the way, you'll learn what Lee asked Daniel Silva - and what he has to say to new writers. In this episode, you'll also find out about a great breakfast spot in Manhattan - you could actually run into Lee there during the school year. No joke! Resources: Daniel Silva, author Gabriel Allon, Daniel Silva's character Boathouse Cafe, Central Park, NYC Viand Diner, West 75...
Aug 10, 2018•13 min
Smartphone heart attack happen? - all because you thought your phone was dead, dead, dead? Well, it happened to Lee while she was still in Philadelphia attending Podcast Movement 2018. Luckily, she got just the help she needed - from phone experts Jarry and Brandon - and decided to record the entire process just for you! Resources: Phone Repair Philly ATT in Philadelphia **Lee's webinar, "What's a Podcast? And, What's In It For Me?" is on Wednesday, August 15th at 10:00AM (EST). --> Click her...
Aug 03, 2018•11 min
Riding Amtrak is so much FUN! Come on inside and get Lee's tips and reasons for riding Amtrak. You'll learn how to get a good seat, what happens in first class, and why you want to have Red Cap service! The House of Lee NYC is now available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. Call or email Lee with your comments and questions for the show at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. She's working on Twitte...
Jul 27, 2018•12 min
Aikido - and how to find the right dojo, or martial arts studio. Lee talks with third-degree black belt, Dwight Sora, about the Japanese martial art, aikido, and the different types of schools. Resources: The Aikido Schools of Ueshiba Mitsugi Saotome The House of Lee NYC is now available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and your favorite podcast app. Also, if Lee has made your day a little better, please leave a review at iTunes/Apple Casts, Google Podcasts, or your ...
Jul 20, 2018•36 min
Selecting a mystery series to read can be quite difficult. Guest Caroline Lohmann shares her recommendations and then explains to Lee what a book journal is and when to use one. Resources: Daniel Silva, author Louise Penny, author Laurie R. King, author Robert Ludlum, author What to Read Next, podcast Barnes & Noble, July 17th: Book Signing for Daniel Silva The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and your favorite podca...
Jul 13, 2018•26 min
Get Lee's heat wave tips to help handle the hot temperatures this week! Simple, but effective, you will want to share this episode with your friends. The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and your favorite podcast app. Also, if Lee has made your day a little better, please leave a review at iTunes/Apple Casts, Google Podcasts, or your favored podcast app - you know, when you have a moment. Please subscribe - and if you ha...
Jul 06, 2018•6 min
Find time to write that e-book or sales copy or your great American novel! Learn Lee's favorite productivity tip that actually SAVES you time! And if you stick around 'til the end, you'll learn about the latest NYC hot spot, a speakeasy hidden by an ice cream shop on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Resource mentioned: Transcription Services - some Lee has used: Rev.com, HappyScribe.com, Temi.com. Speakeasy hidden by a small ice cream shop on the Upper East Side: TheUESNYC.com The House of Lee ...
Jun 29, 2018•5 min
Learn how Lee found a simple way to upgrade her life this past week - and maybe it can give you ideas to up-level your own lifestyle. Resource mentioned: AMC Theaters Premiere Stubs Membership The Iron Gym pull-up bar The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and your favorite podcast app. Also, if Lee has made your day a little better, please leave a review at iTunes - you know, when you have a moment. (Just click on the App...
Jun 22, 2018•4 min
Lee attends a book signing produced by Strand Books with today's great mystery writers, Louise Penny and Ann Cleeves. Listen in as she shares the writing tips both authors tell the audience. And, Lee was able to get Ann Cleeves to answer a few exclusive questions from the event at SubCulture on Bleecker Street. Enjoy - and just start writing that book! Resource mentioned: Ann Cleeves, author of The Glass Room, and both the Vera and Shetland series Louise Penny, author of the series, Glass Houses...
Jun 15, 2018•5 min
Why is thinking about saying, "Hello!" on the street such a dilemma? And, how do you navigate other social cues? Lee talks with recurring guest and friend, Jennette Cronk, to share the art of saying hello! Do you say hello? Email or call to share your comments on this slice of life. Resource mentioned: The Like Switch, by Jack Shafer, Ph.D., with Marvin Karlins, Ph.D. The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and your favorit...
Jun 08, 2018•22 min
We all have them: food cravings! Find out the REAL reason you have food cravings with Ruthi Cohen-Joyner. And, along the way you'll learn all about EFT Tapping. What's that? Listen and find out all about it. To connect with Ruthi Cohen-Joyner, visit www.YourTappingJourney.com. Resources: AAMET.org The Tapping Solution.com Peta Stapleton.com Dr. Roger Callahan Gary Craig Matrix Reimprinting.com The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotif...
Jun 01, 2018•10 min
Get the top tips for working with calligraphers for your next special event! Join guest Alane Gianetti from Write Pretty For Me as she shares with us what you need to know about hiring a calligrapher. Alane also tells listeners how to get started, which tools to purchase - and the most unique writing surface she's ever encountered! For information on hiring and/or connecting with Alane Gianetti, visit her on Instagram: @writeprettyforme The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple...
May 24, 2018•24 min
Lee becomes besties with a fashion stylist, Stephen - with a "P-H" while at dinner last Friday night in what can only be described as a "New York Moment." You know, a moment in time where you become best friends with a stranger you run into for oh, say, about 20 minutes, before you then go on with your lives. Lee shares what Stephen, the stylist, tells her to change to pass on some words of wisdom to you. Join her, won't you? The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple Casts/iTun...
May 18, 2018•6 min
Guest Harold DeRolph shares his advice for negotiating a contract when going abroad to work. DeRolph has worked abroad in Japan and has traveled extensively to many countries while working in the financial field. Ultimately, DeRolph says that if folks are thinking about going overseas to work, they should just do it! Listen and find out why - and learn what things to ask for when discussing terms. Join us, won’t you? The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple Casts/iTunes, Googl...
May 10, 2018•8 min
Lee will introduce you to Nicole Devereaux, a former atheist who then found Christianity - and then started not one, but two modest churches! Her story will resonate with anyone who has contemplated the existence of God. Join us today, won’t you? Resources from this episode: Nicole Devereaux Union Theological Seminary Bible Gateway NASA Johnson Space Center NYC City Hall Stay tuned for the next episode in which we'll meet another person doing interesting things - or Lee will share some tips for ...
May 04, 2018•34 min
Well, actually, it's three gadgets - the third being a wireless, portable keyboard! Listen in and find out about the other two items. Thank you for listening and please stay tuned for the next episode in which we'll meet another person doing interesting things - and even better if you subscribe! ==> Click for my "Favorite NYC Spots" eList! <== The House of Lee NYC is now available at iHeartRadio, Apple Casts/iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, and your favorite podcast app. Also, if Lee...
Apr 27, 2018•6 min