Hey New York!! This week has been transformational — not because everything went perfectly, but because I learned to “fly the plane” through the turbulence.

✨ The 10/10/10 Exercise:
Try it for a week — it’s your co-pilot for flying the plane.

🗽 Episode Highlights

1️⃣ Storytime — “Party Row”

2️⃣ The Local Lineup -

💼 Business Highlight: Stowfly

💖 Nonprofit Highlight: Dress for Success

3️⃣ The Tea on the Listing — StuyTown
Moving soon? Email me — victoria.w@realnyproperties.com

🎧 Sound of the City: “FLEE” by Shann Hitch, produced by Used People, distributed by UnitedMasters.

A few reccs: Jose Luis, B Cup Cafe, Work Cafe by Santander

@stowfly @dressforsuccess

Happy November! It’s a busy and beautiful month ahead: Election Day, Veterans Day, the 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps, my dad’s workout event in North Carolina, World Kindness Day, Friendsgivings, and more. Plus, this week I’ll be attending the Here & Now Event hosted by Kanso — a magical phone-free experience!

This episode is a love letter to Marathon Monday, the power of community, and giving your younger self grace. We’ll celebrate women building brands, girls changing the world, and the beauty of growing up — NYC style.

Storytime — “Maybe It’s Okay to Be 30”

The Local Lineup ✨ Business Highlight: Nuudii System

💗 Non-Profit Highlight: One Girl

🎟 The Women In Charge Summit 2025 — November 15th.

☕️ Bonus Segment: The Morning Table, ft. Founder, Meleah Hutchinson

The Tea on the Listing — Yorkshire Towers - 315 E. 86th Street - UES

victoria.w@realnyproperties.com

🎵 Sound of the City — “Flee” by Shann Hitch

Written by Shann Hitch, produced by Used People, distributed by UnitedMasters.

A few recs: Wild, "Do Cool Sh*t" @kkittymurphy

Happy Friday & Happy Halloween, NYC TEA listeners! 👻

Victoria’s taking you through a magical New York weekend — from the 52nd Annual Village Halloween Parade to reflections on her journey competing in Miss New York USA 2025 and what it taught her about worth, purpose, and finding joy in every “best day ever.”

1️⃣ Opening Tea / Storytime: How not winning Miss New York USA taught her one of the greatest lessons of her 20s/30s2️⃣ The Local Lineup:
 ☕️ Business Highlight — The Morning Table by Meleah: building community one coffee date at a time. Tune on Monday 11/3 for a Local Spotlight Interview with Meleah!
 🎀 Non-Profit Highlight — 5 Under 40 Foundation: supporting women under 40 facing breast cancer & BRCA mutations.
3️⃣ The Tea on the Listing: The Riverie, 18 India Street (Greenpoint) — waterfront views, ferry access, and the best vermouth cocktail nearby at Bar Americano.
4️⃣ Sound of the City: 🎶 “On This New Day” from Fully ReCooperated — music & lyrics by Jackie Collins & Dillan James Smith, book by Billy Swenson.

💖 Victoria’s Weekly Gratitude:

“I’m grateful to live a life where every day feels like a magical adventure.”

@vsummerw @5under40

From performing in a sold-out show "The Real Gossipers of Salem" at The Green Room 42, to cheering with Cheer New York at Diplo’s Run Club 5K, to Saturday night at Nublu, bar hopping in Alphabet City, to wrapping up the weekend with a Football Sunday shift at Whiskey on Grand.

In this week’s Storytime, I’m diving into one of my favorite mottos: “A no is always a no until you ask.” I share how that mindset helped me land my job at New York Cares, source and partnership with Piece of Cake Moving & Storage, and ultimately created Model on a Mission — my platform connecting small businesses and communities through purpose-driven events.

🗽 Episode Highlights:
1️⃣ Opening Tea / Storytime: "A no is always a no until you ask"
2️⃣ The Local Lineup: Business Highlight — Vidyard, a creative video tool that's helped me stand out & tap into my creativity.
3️⃣ Non-Profit Highlight: New York Cares and how you can get involved with the organization and this year's Annual Coat Drive.
4️⃣ The Tea on the Listing: Inside 25 Water St. in FiDi — resort-style living with rooftop & indoor pools, pickleball courts & more.

💪 Bonus: I also share a correction (and a few owed push-ups 😂) for my dad’s upcoming Marine Corps 250th Birthday Workout happening November 15 at CrossFit Stacked in Hickory, NC — I’ll be livestreaming at 8:30 AM if you want to join virtually!

🎧 Sound of the City: “On This New Day” from the brand-new musical Fully ReCooperated by Jackie Collins, Dillan James Smith & Billy Swenson.

Happy Friday, NYC! One week until Halloween 🎃 and we’re back with Season 2, Episode 2 of NYC TEA!
From rooftop happy hours at Starchild Rooftop to musical rehearsals for The Real Gossipers of Salem tonight at The Green Room 42, to 18 classes competed in October at The Bar Method, and a heartwarming story about Victoria’s dad’s resilience and their upcoming workout for the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, also falls on Renny's 65th birthday, 11/10.

💪 NOVEMBER 15TH, 8:30AM WORKOUT. 250 REPS EACH.

6/90'S. PUSH-UPS. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS. BENDS & THRUSTS. SIDE STRADDLE HOPS.

Today's local business & non-profit highlights are Purposefull Goods & Cheer New York, and today's Tea On the Listing is 200 Water Street in FiDi.

Hear this week's song, "On This New Day," from the Brand New Musical Fully ReCOOPERated. Ft. Danny Quardrino.

Music & Lyrics by Jackie Collins & Dillan James Smith. Book by Billy Swenson.

💌 Email me for all things real estate: victoria.w@realnyproperties.com + submit your New York Pitch or Sound of the City to nycteabookings@gmail.com

NYC TEA is back, baby! Host Victoria Summer Whetzel kicks off Season 2 with a love letter to New York City and a brand-new radio-style format.

She reflects on eight years of lessons, hustle, and community while introducing new segments like The Local Lineup ,The New York Pitch, and The Tea on the Listing.

Today's local business & non-profit highlights are Kanso & JoyJ Initiative, followed by a surprise interview with Kanso's CEO + Founder, Randy Ginsburg

Hear this week’s featured song, “On This New Day,” from the brand new musical Fully ReCOOPERated. Ft. Danny Quadrino

Music & Lyrics by Jackie Collins & Dillan James Smith.

Book by Billy Swenson.

💫 Ways to Get Involved

☕️ Tune in every Monday & Friday at 12 PM for new episodes.
🗓 Join Kanso’s Here & Now event -> 10/22 + 11/6

🤝 Volunteer with or donate to JoyJ Initiative or attend their Community Champions Social Event on 11/22

🎙 Submit your New York Pitch or Sound of The City → nycteabookings@gmail.com

In this engaging conversation, Shanya Tsai, founder of HangRr, shares her journey from being an immigrant who moved to NYC 11 years ago, to creating an AI-driven fashion community focused on sustainability and community . She discusses the challenges of navigating the fashion industry, the inspiration and evolution of her app, and the importance of personal growth as a founder. Shanya emphasizes the need for clarity in fashion choices to combat overconsumption and pollution, and she invites listeners to join her mission for a more sustainable future.

If you're interested in exploring HangRr, NYC TEA listeners can sign up for the AI stylist beta via www.hangrr.app!

In this conversation, ⁠Ashley Nadine Lopez⁠ shares her journey as a NYC Actor and the Founder and CEO of ⁠Life Curious Women⁠.

She discusses the importance of self-discovery, the challenges of combining multiple interests, and the steps to becoming a 'life curious woman'.

In this conversation, Ashley and Victoria explore the challenges women face in claiming their identities and defining success on their own terms. They discuss the importance of confidence, the journey of self-acceptance, and the need for community support. Ashley shares her experiences in balancing her acting career with her role as the Founder of Life Curious Women, emphasizing the significance of prioritizing tasks and finding harmony in a busy life.

Podcast:

⁠Life Curious Women Podcast ⁠