What I Expected

Welcome to What I Expected—a podcast for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s about what to really expect, before you experience it. So much about getting older has changed since your grandmother's day, and the advice she used to pass down doesn't always fit the world you're actually living in. Think of this as that same wisdom, updated for modern life—your toolkit for the changes, the purchases, and the moments you wish someone had prepped you for. What to ask, what to plan for, before you spend your money, your time, or your peace of mind.

Except it's not a lecture. Think of it like the advice you'd get from your closest girlfriends—minus 47 unread messages. We break through the hype with honest, no-nonsense answers, sensible standards, and zero pressure to keep up.

New episodes every Tuesday—covering everything from Pilates to jewelry to the changes your body springs on you—for women who'd rather hear it straight from a friend than find out the hard way.

Guest

Sara Orlando Seifert

Sara has spent the past 18 years at WatchTime Magazine, living & breathing the watch industry through the magazine and its in-person events across the country. She holds a BA in English from the University of New Hampshire and has loved shiny things since she was a little girl trying on her grandmother’s jewelry. The watch industry wasn’t initially on Sara’s radar as a career path, but that changed in 2008, when she was recruited to join WatchTime as Advertising Director. She became Publisher in 2015 and, in 2026, expanded her role to include Operations Director. Over nearly two decades, Sara has built deep relationships across the luxury watch industry and has played an integral role in growing WatchTime’s advertising, partnerships, and live events. She is particularly passionate about bringing people together through experiences that celebrate watches, craftsmanship, and the culture surrounding the industry.

Sara lives in Florida with her husband and their two sons.

Guest appearance on:

Watches 101: The "No-Stupid-Questions" Guide to Buying a Nice Watch