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, each episode offers insight, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the people and places that define Maine.

Real Estate & Elegant Maine Living - The Way Life Should Be is a business podcast hosted by Elise Kiely, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Elise Kiely hosts Real Estate & Elegant Maine Living - The Way Life Should Be, a business show with 78 episodes published.

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  Episode #73

  Behind the Scenes of Maine Real Estate Photography with Peter Morneau: What You Don’t See — Part 2

  Sep 29, 202624 min

  Send us Fan Mail What really happens behind the beautiful photography used to market Maine real estate? In Part 2 of this Elegant Maine Living conversation, Maine real estate advisor Elise Kiely goes behind the scenes with architectural and interior photographer Peter Morneau to share what buyers and sellers rarely see—from photographing extraordinary Maine homes and private properties to unexpected weather, runaway pets, challenging neighbors and the realities of getting the perfect shot. Elise and Peter also explore an often-misunderstood part of real estate photography : who actually owns the images of your home? Peter explains photography licensing and intellectual property, while Elise shares why those distinctions matter when a Maine property changes hands or returns to the market. They also look at the changing world of Maine real estate marketing , including video, social media and the growing importance of helping real estate advisors build an authentic presence online. And beneath the photography and business is a conversation about something simpler: trust, kindness and the stories behind Maine homes. Explore Peter Morneau’s architectural and interior photography Elegant Maine Living explores Maine’s homes, communities, and people—through the lens of lifestyle, values, and thoughtful living. I host conversations with leaders, creators, and advisors who help illuminate what it truly means to live well in Maine. Connect with Elise Website & Listings: EliseKiely.com Follow Elise on Social Media: Instagram: @elisekielyrealestate Facebook: Elise Kiely Real Estate LinkedIn: Elise Kiely Have Questions or Topic Suggestions, e-mail Elise at Elise@EliseKiely.com Subscribe, share with a friend, and join Elise every other week to discover what makes Maine not just beautiful—but beautifully lived. Please remember this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not create an attorney client or real estate advisor client relationship. Please reach out to me directly if I can assist you in your real estate journey.

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

  Behind the Lens of Maine Real Estate with Peter Morneau: How Photography Tells the Story of a Home — Part 1

  Sep 22, 202655 min

  Send us Fan Mail What makes a buyer stop scrolling—and what can a photograph reveal about a home that the rest of us might miss? In Part 1 of this Elegant Maine Living conversation, Maine real estate advisor Elise Kiely sits down with architectural and interior photographer Peter Morneau to go behind the lens of Maine real estate. Peter shares his unexpected path from real estate agent to professional photographer and explains how his experience selling homes still shapes the way he photographs them today. Elise and Peter explore how Maine real estate marketing has evolved from traditional still photography to drones, video and immersive Matterport tours—and why the best photography doesn't simply document a house. It tells the story of what it might feel like to live there. Elise also explains why professional staging, thoughtful preparation and authentic representation are so important when bringing a Maine home to market. And as AI makes it increasingly easy to create the "perfect" image, Peter and Elise consider an important question: When does enhancing a photograph begin to change the truth about a property? There is much more happening behind those beautiful listing photographs than most buyers and sellers ever see. Learn more about Peter Morneau and view his architectural and interior photography: Peter G. Morneau Photography Listen to Part 1 of Behind the Lens of Maine Real Estate with Peter Morneau: How Photography Tells the Story of a Home —and stay tuned for Part 2, when Peter and Elise go behind the finished images for the stories, surprises and people you don't see. Elegant Maine Living explores Maine’s homes, communities, and people—through the lens of lifestyle, values, and thoughtful living. I host conversations with leaders, creators, and advisors who help illuminate what it truly means to live well in Maine. Connect with Elise Website & Listings: EliseKiely.com Follow Elise on Social Media: Instagram: @elisekielyrealestate Facebook: Elise Kiely Real Estate LinkedIn: Elise Kiely Have Questions or Topic Suggestions, e-mail Elise at Elise@EliseKiely.com Subscribe, share with a friend, and join Elise every other week to discover what makes Maine not just beautiful—but beautifully lived. Please remember this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not create an attorney client or real estate advisor client relationship. Please reach out to me directly if I can assist you in your real estate journey.

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  Episode #71

  Choosing the Hard Thing: Cheeny Plante on Naked and Afraid, Service & Life in Maine — Part 2

  Sep 15, 202648 min

  Send us Fan Mail What can surviving in the wilderness teach us about how we live our everyday lives? In Part Two of my conversation with Maine fishing guide, Air Force veteran, and Sanford City Councilor Cheeny Plante , we explore her four appearances on Naked and Afraid —from 21 days in South Africa to a solo survival challenge and two seasons of Last One Standing . Cheeny shares what happens when food, comfort, technology, and everyday distractions disappear—and why those experiences taught her as much about character, resilience, and second chances as they did about survival. We also talk candidly about a difficult experience on her first Last One Standing , the criticism that followed, and why Cheeny chose to return and give herself a second chance. Her fourth challenge, this time in the Australian Outback, became the reset she needed—and a reminder of the power of showing up differently when we're given another opportunity. But Cheeny’s philosophy of choosing the hard thing doesn't end in the wilderness. Back home in Maine, it led her to organize volunteers to clean up Sanford's roadsides and eventually run for City Council. Her challenge to all of us is wonderfully simple: rather than sitting on the sidelines and criticizing, find a way—large or small—to contribute to your community. It's a conversation about Maine, outdoor adventure, leadership, resilience, community service, intentional living, and having the courage to follow your own North Star. If Cheeny’s story inspires you, please share this episode with someone who might need a little encouragement to choose the hard thing —and discover what they're capable of. Elegant Maine Living explores Maine’s homes, communities, and people—through the lens of lifestyle, values, and thoughtful living. I host conversations with leaders, creators, and advisors who help illuminate what it truly means to live well in Maine. Connect with Elise Website & Listings: EliseKiely.com Follow Elise on Social Media: Instagram: @elisekielyrealestate Facebook: Elise Kiely Real Estate LinkedIn: Elise Kiely Have Questions or Topic Suggestions, e-mail Elise at Elise@EliseKiely.com Subscribe, share with a friend, and join Elise every other week to discover what makes Maine not just beautiful—but beautifully lived. Please remember this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not create an attorney client or real estate advisor client relationship. Please reach out to me directly if I can assist you in your real estate journey.

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  Episode #70

  Doing Hard Things: Maine Guide Cheeny Plante on an Intentional Maine Lifestyle — Part 1

  Sep 8, 202653 min

  Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to intentionally choose the harder path? In Part One of my conversation with Maine fishing guide and Air Force veteran Cheeny Plante , we explore a remarkable journey that began in Sanford, Maine, and led Cheeny to enlist in the Air Force at just 16 years old. She went on to become a SERE Specialist—completing the demanding Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training and ultimately teaching those skills to others. Cheeny and I talk about resilience, service, doing hard things, and the confidence that can come from pushing beyond what we think we're capable of. We also discuss the importance of helping young people discover their own path rather than simply following the path others expect of them—a theme that connects closely to my work with the Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute and its focus on Values, Voice and Vision . And, of course, we return to the place where Cheeny and I met: Bradford Camps , a historic sporting camp deep in the North Maine Woods. We talk about fly fishing, seaplanes, brook trout, Maine Guides, and the increasingly rare experience of truly unplugging. It's a wonderful reminder that the Maine lifestyle can sometimes be at its best when getting there requires a little effort. Learn More & Listen: Bradford Camps — Maine fishing and sporting camp on Munsungan Lake U.S. Air Force — Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialist Training Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute Elegant Maine Living — Mentoring Maine's Future with Christina McAnuff Next week, Cheeny and I continue our conversation with an entirely different kind of survival challenge: her four appearances on Naked and Afraid . We explore what extreme conditions reveal about leadership and character, why integrity matters more than winning, and how Cheeny continues to serve her Maine community today. If this conversation makes you think of someone who is considering a new path—or simply needs a little encouragement to do something hard— please share this episode with them. Subscribe to Elegant Maine Living for more conversations about the people, places, businesses and ideas that inspire us to live more intentionally in Maine. Elegant Maine Living explores Maine’s homes, communities, and people—through the lens of lifestyle, values, and thoughtful living. I host conversations with leaders, creators, and advisors who help illuminate what it truly means to live well in Maine. Connect with Elise Website & Listings: EliseKiely.com Follow Elise on Social Media: Instagram: @elisekielyrealestate Facebook: Elise Kiely Real Estate LinkedIn: Elise Kiely Have Questions or Topic Suggestions, e-mail Elise at Elise@EliseKiely.com Subscribe, share with a friend, and join Elise every other week to discover what makes Maine not just beautiful—but beautifully lived. Please remember this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not create an attorney client or real estate advisor client relationship. Please reach out to me directly if I can assist you in your real estate journey.

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  Episode #69

  LifeFlight of Maine with Brian Elowe: Protecting the Maine Lifestyle and Giving Back — Part 2

  Sep 1, 202627 min

  Send us Fan Mail What makes it possible to safely explore some of Maine’s most remote places? In Part 2 of my conversation with Brian Elowe , we explore why LifeFlight of Maine is such an important part of Maine’s outdoor lifestyle—and the infrastructure that supports our tourism economy. From Maine hiking, skiing, fishing and boating to exploring remote islands and the North Woods, access to critical medical care matters when help may otherwise be hours away. Brian explains how the nonprofit LifeFlight Foundation helps fund the aircraft, equipment, training and technology needed to bring ICU-level care to critically ill and injured patients throughout Maine. We also discuss how listeners can support LifeFlight—not only through donations, but through volunteering, community events and simply helping more people understand its life-saving mission. Our conversation then turns to a broader idea I love: becoming part of a community by giving back to it . Brian shares how, after returning to Maine following a long corporate career, his leadership at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine and his service with LifeFlight helped him become more deeply rooted in the Maine community. We talk about why volunteering can be especially meaningful for people who are new to Maine, the relationships that grow from community involvement, and Brian’s hope that as Maine continues to welcome new residents, we preserve the culture of quiet generosity, participation and neighbors helping neighbors that makes this state so special. Learn more and get involved: LifeFlight of Maine / LifeFlight Foundation ] Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine P art 1 of my conversation with Brian Elowe If you love the Maine outdoors, Maine lifestyle, and the communities that make this state extraordinary , I hope you’ll listen—and share this episode with someone who should know more about LifeFlight’s remarkable work. Elegant Maine Living explores Maine’s homes, communities, and people—through the lens of lifestyle, values, and thoughtful living. I host conversations with leaders, creators, and advisors who help illuminate what it truly means to live well in Maine. Connect with Elise Website & Listings: EliseKiely.com Follow Elise on Social Media: Instagram: @elisekielyrealestate Facebook: Elise Kiely Real Estate LinkedIn: Elise Kiely Have Questions or Topic Suggestions, e-mail Elise at Elise@EliseKiely.com Subscribe, share with a friend, and join Elise every other week to discover what makes Maine not just beautiful—but beautifully lived. Please remember this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not create an attorney client or real estate advisor client relationship. Please reach out to me directly if I can assist you in your real estate journey.

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