Podcasts: The Western Mass. Business Show
The Western Mass. Business Show
Entrepreneurs undertake risk and responsibility, in order to solve problems, contribute their passions and talents to society, and make the world go round. Our success and survival depends on them, and they depend on you. Hear their stories, perspectives, and inspirations every week, as they reveal themselves in a conversation with Tara Brewster. Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 2PM on The Western Mass Business Show.
Western Mass Business Show on 12.2.23 — Jones Library Director Sharon Sharry & Gabrielle Gould, Executive Director of the Amherst Improvement District
Join Sharon Sharry Jones Library Director and Gabrielle Gould Executive Director of the Amherst Improvement District as we discuss the long and winding road of the capital campaign to improve the building, systems, interior use of space, community involvement and education around the process of collaborating around a town library. They hope this is the year that the final chapter closes on the process and the book of implementation can begin in 2024. Lord knows these two are ready to go. Check out www.joneslibrarycapitalcampaign.org for more info.
Western Mass Business Show on 11.18.23 — Happier Valley Comedy’s Pam Viktor & Scott Braiden
Join us as we feature Founder and Head of Happiness Pam Victor. HVC has been a mainstay in Hadley since 2014 and teaching us to be present in the moment all the while. Pam and Scott Braiden have teamed up for yet another twist in their offerings. A campaign to raise funds for the space next door so that HVC can be more and do more for others. Listen as we learn about Pam’s why and how you can join in the laughter and support your movement of emotion from the internal to the external environment. As Pam says, it’s cheaper than therapy. Join us!
Western Mass Business Show on 11.11. 23 — Ashley Muspratt, President of Center of EcoTechnology and Emily Gaylord Director of Communications and Development
Join us as we chat with Ashley Muspratt President of Center of EcoTechnology and Emily Gaylord Director of Communications and Development as we delve into the why of being more green makes $ense for you and for the planet. Save energy, reduce waste, and take the guess work out of the equation by partnering with CET. Tune in as we get into the nitty gritty of the climate crisis and why small change add$ up.
www.centerforecotechnology.org
Western Mass Business Show on 11.4.23 — Jillian Duclos, interim executive director of Downtown Northampton Association
Join us as we interview Jillian Duclos, interim executive Director of the downtown Northampton Association. Many of you will recognize Jillian from her role at Sylvester’s and Roberto‘s. She has also been a staple in the 413 having grown up in Holyoke and been involved in Holyoke politics there. She worked very hard on getting Alex Morse elected when he was mayor of that city. Listen as we figure out what Jillian is focused on at the DNA and where her heart lies for the future of Northampton. A not to be missed conversation.
Western Mass Business Show on 10.28.23 — Carla Cosenzi interviews Tara Brewster
Carla Cosenzi (Tommy Car Auto Group) was on a few months ago and said that she wanted to come back and interview me, and she followed thru. So, tune into the WMBS to have the opportunity to learn more about the host Tara Brewster and how she came to be a 44-year-old living in WMA. As you know, this show is my love letter to the community and this interview will give a bit more background to my why and reasons for living the life that I do in service of other here in the 413. Join us.
Western Massachusetts Business Show on 10.21.23 — Team Members Alison Berman and Molly Hoyt
Join us as we take a deeper look into a well-known national organization with a local chapter. GOTR Team Members Alison Berman (Council Director) and Molly Hoyt (Program Director) join us to talk about how GOTR is not just a running program but one that incorporates positive self-expression, goal-oriented thinking, and team building into their 2 programs: GOTR (3rd-5th grades) and Heart & Sole (6th-8th grades). For more information go to www.girlsontherunwesternma.org and be sure to set the date of 11/19/23 @ 11AM in your calendars to attend their famous end of season 5K at WNEU in Springfield.
Western Mass Business Show on 10.14.23 — Jessye Deane, Executive Director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, and Hannah Rechtschaffen, Director of the Greenfield Business Association and Relationships Manager for Double Edge Theatre
Tune in to find out what is happening in Franklin County from the experts. Jessye Deane is the Executive Director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and Hannah Rechtschaffen is the Director of the Greenfield Business Association and Relationships Manager for Double Edge Theatre. Both powerhouses explain how to navigate the region and why FC is a place to stop and stay and play. Join us as we learn about the best kept secrets and what makes these go getters keep getting.
Western Mass Business Show on 10.7.23 — Bob Lowry of Bueno Y Sano
“Bueno Bob” also known as Bob Lowry has made quite the name for himself since opening the first Bueno y Sano (Good & Healthy) in Amherst in 1995. Bob has been working on making a great product better thru employing hard working employees (95% of them from El Salvador), using fresh products, and putting family first in business decisions (his brother, his sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and more are involved in operations). Tune in as we discover some interesting unknown facts about Bob and his feelings about life and how to be in community for the benefit of others. A true gem of WMA, we are lucky to have Bob in the 413. Join us to celebrate a local hero.
Western Mass Business Show on 9.30.23 — Maria Rivera, executive director of Hospice of the Fisher Home, and Dina Stander, Fisher Home Board member
Maria Rivera, RN, BSN, executive director of Hospice of the Fisher Home, and Dina Stander, Fisher Home Board member, were my guests this week. Whether they are serving parties in their 9 bed home in Amherst or coming to places in the community that need their services HOTFH is here for your end of life compassionate care.
Currently in a capital campaign called Keep Us Rooted they are looking for 500,000 to make crucial upgrades to their facility and appliances.
Check out their shop at 6 University Drive to support their efforts through thrifting. Go now and go back often. You won’t be sorry you did. Win win capitalism.
Western Mass Business Show on 9.16. 23– Rachel Martins, a life coach
Rachel Martins is a life coach for parents who want to move away from struggle and towards more joy and connection in parenting.
Rachel works with parents to create intentionality in their parenting and their relationships with their children, as well as working to create change and transformation in family situations that may not be working in the ways families desire.
