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 2.10.24 — Dee Dice and Kasey Corsello
Dee Dice and Kasey Corsello are two consultants who have individual practices and who have discovered that teaming up often produces better results. They are both entrepreneurs and have an impressive track record in facilitation and coaching. Join us to listen to why you should hire someone (them) to help you through the stuck parts of yourself and your business. How shifting your mindset can unlock the why in what you do to bring you joy and success.
Western Mass Business Show on 1.27.24 — Meghan Lynch from Six-Point Creative
Meghan Lynch from Six-Point Creative has been in the business of helping family businesses for over 20 years. SPC focuses on generational businesses and their brand strategy, asking the question: how do we honor the past and evolve to stay relevant for the future? Head to their website (www.sixpointcreative.com) to take the quiz on where you need to go and what you need to focus on. Meghan has a hard time with the kind of “hustle culture” that is all about spinning up companies and selling them without a lot of thought or care about how they will sustain. It is connected to a bigger question of stewardship and sustainability for her. If you are a small business owner especially if you are in a family business, then this episode is for you. Join us to learn more.
Western Mass Business Show 1.13.24 — Alexis Breiteneicher, Sarah Sargent, and Eyad Salha
Want to know more about the Valley Community Development Corporation? Well listen in to hear all about how Alexis Breiteneicher, Sarah Sargent, and Eyad Salha are making a difference here in the 413. From affordable housing to homeownership to business consulting to workshops this non-profit is making a difference here for so many. Tune in to learn about their free services and why you should support their efforts here to create more opportunities for people to thrive in homes that provide not only shelter but a sense of community and pride. Thank you VCDC for all the hard work you do to assist with the housing crisis that we are currently facing.
Western Mass Business Show on 1.6.24 — Michelle Abdow
Join us as we speak to Michelle Abdow about going from a career in media to building a nationally recognized full-service marketing firm. She was pushed to entrepreneurship after her twins were born and hasn’t looked back in 20+ years. While she won’t tell us her favorite campaign that she has done, she always has the box of tissues ready for those Proctor and Gamble commercials during the Olympics. Learn more about how she has been tugging on heart strings for her clients all over the world as the founder of Market Mentors in West Springfield. Thank you, Michelle. Happy New Years listeners.
Western Mass Business Show on 12.30.23 — Aimee Salmon of Positively Africana
Allow me to introduce Aimee Salmon. She has a harrowing immigrant story that shines of commitment and grace. Join us as we learn about her beginnings in the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo), the volcano, Rwanda, Massachusetts, and her many successes here as she walks her path in life. If you need a place to feel joy, visit her at Positively Africana on the 2nd floor of Thornes Market in Northampton. Although I am partial to that building, it’s worth the trip. Happy New Year everyone.
Western Mass Business Show on 12.23.23 — Kalpana Devi and Manou Africa
Join us as we speak to Kalpana Devi and Manou Africa about creating music to change social order. Through their band ReBelle Worldwide which had roots stemming from Senegal, West Africa with Manou growing up in a musical family/community. Black Rebels began in the late 80’s early 90’s and created the foundation for Manou to have success across the ocean especially upon meeting Kalpana and starting what is now an over 30 year relationship between them. Kalpana brought dance, composing, and creation to the mix upon meeting Manou and ReBelle Worldwide was born. Thought their Love for Humanity concerts they have integrated their belief that enough is enough: racism, sexism, poverty, war, classism. Please visit www.rebelleworldwide.com to learn more about this amazing family of musicians. Between them they have 6 children, including Naia Kete and Imani Elijah who are well known locally to the WMA region.
The Western Mass Business Show on 12.9.23 — Marshall Escamilla and Lindsay Patterson from Tumble Science Podcast
Join us as we welcome Marshall Escamilla and Lindsay Patterson from Tumble Science Podcast for Kids to the show. They founded Tumble Media to serve kids and families with a podcast to entertain and inform their curiosity about science. For over 10 years they have been influencing what kids are listening to and draw on their work as educators and musicians to draw audiences in. After moving from Barcelona they have found a home in Greenfield, lucky us. Find out more about them on tumble.media. Thanks for tuning in.
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
