Podcasts: The Cambridge Connection
The Cambridge Connection
THE Cambridge Connection brings together a community of people, organizations and experts, who are making a difference every day, helping others achieve financial independence and freedom. Host Gordon Oliver and his co-pilot and financial counselor Tinamarie discuss and share stories of real people with real financial problems and the available financial options they can follow to turn a negative financial situation into a positive one. THE Cambridge Connection is brought to you in partnership with Cambridge Credit Counseling, a Better Business Bureau rated, non-profit, who for 25 years has helped millions of people across the U.S. with their debt solutions.
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Legal Professionals Are Your Best Bet When Navigating Elder Care
You shouldn’t self-diagnose off the internet any more than you should navigate a Health Care Proxy, Will or general Elder Care for someone you love. Attorney Gina Barry of Bacon Wilson P.C. has been working with individuals and families regarding wills, healthcare proxies, elder care and more for more than two decades and jumpstarts the conversation on why you need professional guidance. Gina is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the Estate Planning Council, and the Western Mass Elder Care Professional Association.
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Going Back To The Beginning: The Basics of Crypto Currency From A Verified Crypto Expert
When you’ve got almost 600,000 followers on Twitter and you’re Verified, people take notice of your expertise. Dan Held IS just that expert in the field of Cryptocurrency. As Growth Manager at the 2nd largest Cryptocurrency firm, Kraken, Dan walks through the basics of what Crypto is, how to start investing and why cryptocurrency isn’t rock science.
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Ashley Randle
The pandemic has led the agricultural community to face extreme adversity in addition to navigating pre-existing challenges. Ashley Sears Randle, Deputy Commissioner/Legislative and Policy Director at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, joins us to discuss efforts at the department to address mental health and wellness and programs to support the farming community.
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Dominick Finochiaro
Cars – Cars – Cars! That’s this week’s subject as Gordy and Tinamarie dig in with Lia Toyota Finance Manager, Dominick Finochiaro, on everything from the auto industry supply chain to pre-pandemic purchases vs. now, used cars sales, skyrocketing prices and what it means to own an Electric vehicle. You’ll definitely think twice about your current vehicle after you hear this show.
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Jeffrey Glaze
The Boy Scouts have been a household name for over 100 years, and while the name may be the same much has changed over the last few decades! Join Western Mass Council President, Jeffrey Glaze, as he speaks passionately about the role of the Boy Scouts, the educational and leadership programs they offer, their now co-ed community and the ‘never going out of style’ camping excursions. It’s a show not to be missed!
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Gordon Corsetti
Sometimes a personal challenge can point a person in an entirely different life direction, as is the case with Gordon Corsetti, CEO of Mental Agility, a website and speaking program to help others deal with the effects of depression and the debt stress that can come along with it. Join Gordon, Tinamarie and Gordon Corsetti as they discuss his journey from deep depression to dealing with fifteen credit cards totaling more than $112,000 and his life changing epiphany, career reboot, paying off his entire debt in under two years and the launch of his organization. You can find more about Gordon and his work at www.mentallyagile.com.
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With So Many Success Stories It Was Time To Share Some More
Gordon was traveling but managed to join in by phone as Tinamarie took the helm in the studio, and invited Stephanie, another Credit Counselor from Cambridge Credit Counseling to join in the success story conversation because you can never share too many success stories about managing and paying down your debt. Enjoy!
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United Way of Pioneer Valley is 100 Years Strong
Becoming an octogenarian as an organization is a BIG DEAL! But if you’re the United Way of Pioneer Valley turning 100 isn’t the half of it. Paul Mina, President and CEO of United Way of Pioneer Valley joins Gordy and Executive Producer, Lisa Reilly for a candid conversation about the innovative programs that United Way of Pioneer Valley offers, like the 211 Program that allows for free and confidential counseling services and assistance programs that help with a wide range of needs with a focus on education, health, and financial stability
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Massachusetts Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Doughty Front & Center
Chris Doughty is a true fiscal conservative who will work hard to make Massachusetts more affordable for you and your family. As the only person in the governor’s race who has created jobs, met a payroll, and manufactured affordable products, Chris Doughty has the experience Massachusetts needs in the corner office. Chris will work tirelessly to ensure that the Massachusetts economy fully rebounds, continues to grow, and keeps more money in your household. He will fight to protect Massachusetts businesses and recruit high paying quality jobs to relocate here. So join Gordon and Tinamarie as they share a kitchen table conversation with Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Doughty. Visit chrisforma.com to learn more!
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Preparing Yourself for Health Care Before You Need It
We’ve all heard about Healthcare Proxy’s but there is SO much more we need to know about how to protect ourselves and our family members before an illness or crisis strikes. Michele Altobello, Director of Admissions for CareOne, Redstone, in Western Mass. CareOne has multiple locations across the Northeast, offering Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, Memory Care or Long-Term Care. Listen in as Gordon, Tinamarie and Michele unpack some of the difficult conversations around these subjects.
