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.

We hold these truths…

8.28.21 Tara Brewster talks with Michael Lawrence-Riddell from Self-Evident Education who aims to rethink the way we go about teaching history to young people.

The Most Interesting Man in The Valley?

8.21.21 Tara Brewster talks with Jonathan Bayuk: allergiest, shark expert, concert promoter and someone who wants to make sure everyone has a roof over their head with the One Roof Festival

How Businesses Bounce Back

8.14.21 Tara Brewster talks with Rebecca Robbins from Woodstar Cafe, Kisha Zullo from Events of Joy and Ken Shapiro of the once and future East Heaven Hot Tubs

Manna from Heaven

8.7.21 Tara Brewster talks with Kate Cardoso and KB McConnell from Manna Soup Kitchen and Nothing But Kindness in Northampton

Take The Blue Door

7.31.21 Tara Brewster talks with Laura Bowman from Blue Door Gatherings in Holyoke

Chunks of Energy!

7.24.21 Tara Brewster talks with Michael Garfield-Wright, creator of the popular Chunks of Energy snack.

Down by the Riverside

7.10.21 Tara Brewster talks with Susan Lapointe from Riverside Industries about the important work they do and how they are bouncing back post-pandemic.

What’s in Northampton’s DNA?

7.3.21 Tara Brewster talks with the head of the Downtown Northampton Association Amy Cahillane.

Creating Living Culture

6.26.21 Tara Brewster talks with Milena Dabova, Cariel Klein, and Carlos Uriona from Double Edge Theatre about their remarkable way of making art, commerce and community at the same time.

Stirring up some love!

6.19.21 Tara Brewster talks with some of the organizers and chefs behind Stir Up Some Love! www.stirupsomelove.com

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