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.

Cannabis Accounting

8.20.22 Tara Brewster talks with Charlotte Cathro from Cathro LLC about accounting when it comes to cannabis.

Tell us about Tellus

8.6.22 A brand new restaurant coming to the basement floor of Thornes? Do tell. Tara Brewster talks with the three owners of this new endeavor.

Stinky cakes and cupcakes and trucks

7.23.22 Tara talks with Mychal Connolly, local marketing genius

Live Vano A Prayer

7.16.22 Tara Brewster talks with Laura Whiteley and Bojan Vanovac about their business, Vano Projects

Google “Beth” “Coach” “Northampton”

7.9.22 Beth Pellettier is the coach you will find if you google that. And she might just be the coach you need. Tara talks with Beth about all things coaching.

Northampton’s Fasionistas

7.2.22 Tara Brewster, one of the founders of the men’s fashion store Jackson & Connor, talk with the current owner of the business, Will Brideau.

Girl Scout Camp!

6.25.22 Tara Brewster talks with the leadership of the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass-CEO Pattie Hallberg and program manager, Jessica Gonzalez

Yield of Dreams

6.19.22 Tara Brewster talks with Charlie Epstein from Epstein Financial and from the theater!

Scouts Honor

5.14.22 Tara Brewster talks with Dana Carnegie and Sarah Crowley from the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass

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