Western Mass Business Show on 4.26.25 — Nicole & Rich Sherwood, Clean Queen Car Wash in Holyoke

Nicole and Rich have car oil in their blood, I’m sure of it. They met in a dealership and decided to open a car wash and detail center together as life and business partners. Having been introduced by Ira Bryck former host of the show, through the EforAll connection we were already familiar with each other but had never met. It was a joy to hear how these two are making it work by focusing on community, customer service, and each other. Open 7 days a week they go above and beyond to provide unexpected service and human kindness. Knowing you and your vehicle are essential to them earning your business and trust. I know where I’m going for my next car wash and detail. Thank you both for coming on the show, Nicole you are going to have to let me know the next time you drag race. Thanks for listening everyone.

Western Mass Business Show on 4.19.25 — Mark Lantz, My Cozy Home

Join us as we learn more about redlines and thermal boundary performance and what makes an energy efficient home. Mark Lantz teaches us how to take care of our biggest investments and it’s not just our homes-it’s ourselves and our planet. How can climate resilience be a part of your mindset and how can we move air better in the places where we spend the most time? Learn from Mark’s 20+ years of experience. Go to www.mycozyhome.com to find out more or tune in.

Western Mass Business Show on 4.12.25 — Mayrena Guerrero

Join us as we listen to Mayrena Guerrero speak about her success and vision for her company and the future of outpatient mental health. How as a BIPOC/LGBTQ/Immigrant she has a unique perspective on how to navigate issues for shared identities and how we need to do better to meet people where they are at. How Colorful Resilience can improve this model in community mental health and how they are changing the way that clients are served. As the 27th largest LBTQ owned business in the state, she is owning her space on the stage and looking for ways to increase the capacity for others. As a 3-year-old company who employs 15 currently, Mayrena is looking for growth opportunities and sees this as a values conversation through partnerships like the one they have with the Smith School for Social Work. Visit www.colorfulresilience.com for more information. Thank you Mayrena for all that you are doing.

Western Mass Business Show on 3.28.25 — Nourish

Casey Flaherty and Kyle Steinberg are so good together. It was amazing to be in their presence at the studio. The co-owners of Nourish in Northampton are figuring out how to run a business and a relationship at the same time. No easy task for either of them but with good communication and understanding they are doing it. Nourish is in its 10 year and 3rd under Casey’s ownership. She took over in 2022 and has been fine tuning vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free meals. Many of their customers have allergies or sensitivities so they appreciate the clean, organic, local ingredients that Nourish offers. Kyle’s background as an engineer has helped them think about expanding their systems and that’s what they are doing later this spring-expansion to Easthampton. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of this small business. For more information visit www.nourishnoho.com

Western Mass Business Show on 3.22.25 — The Hartsbrook School

Well, get ready for an exciting show. I don’t think that I’ve had as many people in the studio has, I did with this episode. From Virginia McWilliam, Head of School, Angela LeClerc, 4th Grade Teacher, Katherine Payne, Practical Arts Teacher, Tyler Young, School Counselor, Anne Griffin, Director of Development, Paule Sustick, Assistant Director of Land Stewardship, to the 4 students, Erin, Selena, Rosa, and Rowan-we had a blast. The School has been an independent Waldorf School since 1981, and they serve birth to 12th grade students. Nestled on a 54-acre property in Hadley and enrolling over 260 students, Hartsbrook focuses on experiential learning and creating self confidence in the kids they oversee. The focus on land and community is paramount, listen in to hear how you can support the school or get your kiddo enrolled. I wish I was still young enough to attend as it sounds like a dream place to educate a human. Mark your calendar for the spring 5K Dandelion Dash or the Farm to Table Dinner and Auction in the fall. Thanks for listening and for more information on The Hartsbrook School please visit: www.hartsbrook.org.

Western Mass Business Show on 3.8.25 — Miana Hoyt Dawson and Ruby Hutt, Pause Pivot Farm and Oliver’s Farm

www.pausepivotfarm.com
www.oliversfarmstand.com

Join us as we listen to Miana Hoyt Dawson and Ruby Hutt speak about their businesses in Hampshire County. Miana in their 4th year and Ruby in their 9th they have partnered to create community and even a 501C3. How great is that? If you have not tried the micro greens from P&P or visited the many options at Oliver’s then you are missing out! The Season Celebration event is in its 4th year and will happen on September 20th from 11-4PM. Make sure to mark your calendars and make the drive to Goshen. The kid’s entrepreneur area is a must visit and will have the support of Greenfield Savings Bank this year. Check out www.seasoncelebrationma.com for more information. Celebrating farms and community together on the Western MA Business Show, thanks for listening.

Western Mass Business Show on 2.22.25 — Orice Jenkins, Executive Director of Musica Franklin in Greenfield

Orice Jenkins is a man of many talents and not one to brag. He is the Executive Director of Musica Franklin in Greenfield, a program teaching kids about music and beyond for FREE. The ways that the staff teach playing instruments and working together is the effort of many years of hard work and he is not alone in MF’s success. Gloria Matlock is also a teacher there, along with others, who has been on the show with some of the same kids who are part of both Musica and Twice As Smart. These kids are some of the best ones that I know, and it is a testament to the programs and these amazing adult humans that are involved. Additionally, Orice is an accomplished musician in his own right and has toured the country with some of the greatest artists in the world. He is also an author of The Early County Massacre: The Goolsby vs. The State of Georgia which has ties to his family history. To add to this great work, he is also a genealogy researcher and educator, he is humble and worth spending time with. For more information about Musica Franklin and Orice Jenkins please go to:
www.musicafranklin.org
www.oricejenkins.com

Western Mass Business Show on 2.15.25 — Denise Barstow, Barstow’s Longview Farm

Join us as we look at a 219-year-old business. Since 1806 Barstow’s Longview Farm has been in Denise Barstow Manz’s family. That’s a long time to keep a farm going in Hadley, MA. Denise is the most public facing member of the team and glad to be a contributing member of the dairy farm. With 600 cows (300 milking currently) there is always a lot to do between the cows, the farm tours, the anaerobic digester, the technology (robotic milkers), compost, construction projects, and more the farm is a very busy place. We had a great time discussing climate and land conservation, family business, how the work has changed over the years, belonging to a Co-Op with Cabot (and 500 farm families), and why we need to drink more milk. Check out www.barstowslongviewfarm.com for more information.

Western Mass Business Show on 2.8.25 — Heidi Haas & Harvey Williams

Heidi Haas is well known to many in the 413. Having lived here for 37 years she is happily settled in WMA. She loves the village mentality has been drawn to children’s mental health and wellness for most of her adult life. As a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) Heidi has found that self-reliance and collaboration is important for children and teens to find their voice. Heidi uses Theraplay to help kids work through their issues, using their imaginations to become their own wizards. Heidi herself many would say is a master magician, working with kids clinically and socially as an Improv Teacher in Florence throughout the year. We are joined by one of her students, Harvey Williams, who is 7 and 3/4 years old. He has been doing improv with Heidi for 2 years and loves it. Listen in as we play a few games together and use our resolve and quick wit to move past unexpected balls being pitched to us. Thank you to Heidi and Harvey for coming on the show.

Western Mass Business Show on 2.1.25 — Ann Walsh, Owen Zaret, & Rachel Purington

Join us as we hear about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County’s 50th year in 2025. We are joined by Ann Walsh, Development and Partnerships Manager and Rachel Purington, Case Manager to discuss the agency, new programs, and upcoming events. BBBS HC exists to help kids form meaningful connections to mentors in the community. Children’s mental health is a top concern and BBBS is helping to provide some stability in the lives of the “Littles” they serve. The “Bigs” also get something out of it as well and have the chance to provide guidance and support giving them a deeper meaning to their lives. A new program was just launched at Jackson Street School in Northampton called “Lunch Buddies”, tune in for more on that. As well, Big Love Little Performances is back on 2/13 and at the Iron Horse this year. Owen Zaret, Easthampton City Councilor, and Health Care Provider joins us to talk about why he has been a part of BLLP since the beginning. Warning-there is A LOT of singing on this episode.