Western Mass Business Show 6.10.23 – Laurel Boyd and Kathryn Carpenter at Ascendance

Laurel Boyd and Kathryn Carpenter have given so much of their time, talent, and treasure to the children of the area. Knowing that youth is the foundation to healthier adults these two and the team at Ascendance focus on the inner child to create a better outcome for all of us. Through community, connection, and collaboration they create a difference locally. Find out which one of them worked at WHMP and met their husband on the job.

Western Mass Business Show on 5.27.23

Chris Fournier (Engagement and Development Director) and Tom Willits (Co-Founder and Executive Director) from MAPS. Music and Poetry Synchronized. This nonprofit is making music, poetry, and art in a school environment but going far beyond the classroom setting. They are inspiring social justice through artistic collaboration. By getting outside classroom and bringing the school to other schools so that a cross pollination of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives emerges. Join us as we talk about doing this important work and creating voices and images to be seen and heard outside of the classroom.
www.mapsmusic.org

Western Mass Business Show 5.20.23

Attorney Dianna Stallone grew up recognizing that not everyone can get by as easily as others and that injustices happen everywhere. But through sharing of information and helping each other to solve problems we can get along well and with less issues than without the lift. Ask Dianna.Com is a great resource for those considering going into business and getting help from an expert. Join us to find out what community legal advice looks like.

Western Mass Business Show – 5.13.23 Amanda Mittman and Cara D’Anello

Amanda Mittman and Cara D’Anello would like you to know that you are enough. Your weight doesn’t define you but your genetics and body composition have charted your course. We are all warped by the healthcare industry, diet culture, the patriarchy, and capitalism that we have lost all sense of what our body should be. No more! Let’s see what your body can be with support and wrap around services that break the ideals about what is fit, beautiful, and standard. Hint there are guidelines but screw the standards.

The Western Mass Business Show 5.6.23 – Look Park’s Justin Pelis and Matt LaCoille

Join us for a look at Look Park with Justin Pelis Executive Director of the Park and Matt LaCoille Development Director. Justin is a Northampton native and former business owner of North County Landscapes. Matt comes from the region and has a sports and development background. The Park’s rich history helps keep the Park top of mind in peoples memories and hearts. Come take a walk down memory lane with us as we chat about the past, present, and future of this 413 gem.

Western Mass Business Show – 4.28.23 – David Ruggles Center

Join Kim Gerould and Tom Goldschneider from the David Ruggles Center at 225 Nonotuck Street in Florence to learn about the abolitionist history in Northampton and what the current abolitionists are up to in the Village. For starters, coming up on the 6th the DRC is featuring a symposium at Bombyx Center in Florence with Lydia Molland (www.lydiamoland.com) who recently wrote a book about Lydia Maria Child one of Florence’s most famous egalitarian group, the Northampton Association of Education and Industry. Join us on the 6th or for a walking tour of 01062, find out more at: www.davidrugglescenter.org

Western Mass Business Show – Mike Tourville of MT Media Network

Mike Tourville of MT Media Network knows people. His calling in life has been to tell stories, making connections between those that have a story and those that need to hear it. After writing his first novel A Promise to Astrid Mike met a lot of people and it lead him to another calling, telling stories of addiction, loss, strength, and hope. Mike believes that if he can reach enough people with his outreach then lives will be saved and I believe he’s right. His second book Voices From The Fallen recognizes the struggle and the hope in addiction. Join us as we talk about what makes Mike continue this work and how impactful honesty and grace can be on our society.

https://www.mtmedianetwork.com/

Western Mass Business Show on 4.15.23 – Entrepreneur Kisha Zullo

Kisha Zullo knows what it takes to be an entrepreneur. With years of event management under her belt she realized that she was not being treated fairly and made the leap of faith into going out on her own. It was a great choice because she has since become a serial entrepreneur through not one, not two, but three separate businesses. Events of Joy, Women in Business Summit (WIB), and May Kay are her three main professional roles but she is also a volunteer and community advocate for women in business and mentorship. Listen in to learn how she navigates her days and what makes her get up in the morning.

W Mass Business Show – E for All

This is it. Entrepreneurship for all. Shark tank with no teeth. It helps people live out there dreams by giving support and guidance to navigate the choppy waters of business ownership. It was a lively and fun conversation around networks, dreams, survival, and perseverance. Dream a little dream with me-E for All.

Western Mass Business Show 3.4.23 – Daniel Reider Publisher of Northampton Living & Longmeadow Neighbor

Daniel Reider tells us what being the the Owner of Reider Media and the Publisher of Northampton Living and Longmeadow Neighbors really entails. How his journey here was born in the city but ended with country (the 413) and a better quality of life. Learn how hoop dreams can come true and that there is an Orange, OH. Don’t miss out on this super local social media in print edition of the WMA Business Show.