Episode 26

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7th Oct 2025

Meet Your Neighbor... Vince Lodato

Meet Your Neighbor: Vince Lodato

From skate parks and surf breaks in Los Angeles to corporate offices in Seattle, Vince Lodato has lived a life full of rhythm, movement, and reinvention. His early passion for skateboarding and surfing led to his first true love — music — when he started a band that shaped his creative spirit.

Vince went on to enjoy a successful career in business, eventually joining Starbucks in Washington State, where he had to trade sunny beaches for rainy days and a whole new lifestyle. But like any great story, it came full circle when he and his wife decided to settle in sunny Arizona.

Now happily living in Westbrook Village, Vince shares how every chapter — from LA to Seattle to Peoria — taught him something about passion, perseverance, and finding joy in new beginnings.

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About the Podcast

Meet Your Neighbor
Realtor Steve Podcast
Meet Your Neighbor is a storytelling podcast that brings neighbors together through conversation. Everyone has a story, and this is your chance to share yours—or hear the incredible journeys of those living around you. From career paths and hometown roots to life’s biggest adventures and toughest challenges, each episode dives into the experiences that make every neighbor unique. Whether you’re listening for inspiration, connection, or just a great story, Meet Your Neighbor is where the voices of the community come to life.

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Steve Merila — Host, Meet Your Neighbor
As Realtor Steve, I’ve learned that real estate is about more than houses — it’s about people, stories, and the connections that make a community feel like home. That belief inspired Meet Your Neighbor, a podcast where I sit down with the incredible residents of Westbrook Village to share their journeys, passions, and what brought them here.
Each episode is a genuine, easygoing conversation — like chatting over coffee with a friend — that reminds us how special this community truly is. My goal is simple: to help people connect, feel seen, and celebrate the amazing neighbors who make Westbrook Village one of a kind.