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Building Boston & Beyond

Building Boston & Beyond, created by Lydia Rivera, is an educational podcast providing Massachusetts residents with information and updates surrounding the economic growth within their community, improvements to their neighborhood, and the many resources available to enhance their quality of life. From discussions with public officials, businesses, organizations, and changemakers, Building Boston & Beyond aims to inform and empower residents to have a voice, support each other, and join the discussion in their community.
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Philip Balboni | CEO and Editorial Director GlobalPost Media

Joining Building Boston and Beyond today is Philip Balboni, a journalistic legend and Boston News veteran, as well as an entrepreneur and President and CEO of GlobalPost Media, an international news site focused on helping people deepen their global knowledge. Visit GlobalPost Media at GlobalPost.com Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter/X: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

May 27, 202515 minEp. 42

Bonnie Espino | Junior Partner and Certified Tax Preparer of Canton Tax Group

Joining Building Boston & Beyond today is Bonnie Espino, junior partner and certified tax preparer with Canton Tax Group. Bonnie is a seasoned professional in her field and is here to share her expertise and knowledge on tax laws, tax deductions, and tax write-offs. Visit the Canton Tax Group at CantonTaxGroup.com or Call (781) 575-1040 Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter/X: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Feb 13, 202513 minEp. 41

Kate Gilbert | Executive Director of Boston Public Art Triennial

Kate Gilbert, Executive Director of Boston Public Art Triennial, joins Building Boston & Beyond to discuss public art initiatives and Boston’s first city-wide art exhibition to be launched in May 2025. Visit the Boston Public Art Triennial website at TheTriennial.org Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter/X: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Nov 27, 202412 minEp. 40

Erin McAleer | President and CEO of Project Bread

Erin McAleer, President and CEO of Project Bread, joins Building Boston & Beyond to discuss hunger in Massachusetts. Hear about the programs and resources available to address food insecurity in Massachusetts and how we can join the fight to help address hunger. Visit the Project Bread Website at ProjectBread.org Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter/X: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Nov 13, 20248 minEp. 39

Keli Savage | CVS Health

This week’s topic on Building Boston & Beyond– The Connection Between Housing and Health. Having access to quality, safe, affordable housing is key to an individual’s health and quality of life. CVS Health, a community partner – joins us to discuss the corporation’s investments which have led to the creation and renovation of more than 3,000 affordable and supportive housing units across the State of Massachusetts. Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter...

Oct 03, 202413 minEp. 38

Scott Pollack - Urban Land Institute-Boston

This week's topic on Building Boston & Beyond: Housing and the importance of understanding demographic trends in Massachusetts. Join us for a discussion with Scott Pollack of Urban Land Institute-Boston on housing issues, urban planning, and why data matters.

Jul 25, 202415 minEp. 36

CVS Workforce Initiatives

This week’s episode of Building Boston & Beyond is about CVS Health and its Workforce Initiatives Program, where opportunities to have a career in health care are available. Whether unemployed, underemployed, persons with disabilities and youth. CVS Health Workforce Initiatives Program will help you identify a meaningful career.

Jun 27, 202416 minEp. 35

Plugged In Band Program

This week’s guests on Building Boston & Beyond are Sandra Rizkallah, Dan Croft, and Matthew Cunningham from the Plugged In Band Program. Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

Jun 17, 202411 minEp. 33

Annissa Essaibi George - Big Sister Association of Greater Boston

This week’s guest on Building Boston & Beyond is Annissa Essaibi George, CEO of Big Sister Association of Greater Boston . Hear about Annissa’s role at Big Sister’s and the exciting programs underway to mentor young girls, and the opportunities available for women to become big sisters. Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Dec 13, 202313 minEp. 31

Abby and Richard Gray - DO Mor for Cancer Gala

Today’s guest is Abby Gray, chef and owner of Cooking with Abby, a Culinary School in Norwell. I first connected with Abby in 2022, when she joined Building Boston & Beyond to share her story and passion for cooking. Abby continues her culinary career and has once again paved a path to include another passion of her family’s – Cancer Research. Abby’s Husband, Richard, was diagnosed with lung cancer this past January. The family connected with Dr. Hugh Auchincloss at Mass General Cancer Cente...

May 28, 20238 minEp. 29

Bonus Episode - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts

In this bonus episode, you learn what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts looks for in a Mentor and hear about a Mentee's success story. Big Brothers Big Sisters Website Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Jan 10, 20234 minEp. 28

Erin McAleer - Project Bread

Established in 1969, Project Bread is Massachusetts’ leading anti-hunger non-profit organization working to ensure people in the state have enough to eat and access nutritional food. Project Bread website Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Dec 20, 202210 minEp. 27

Nikki Stewart - Old North Illuminated

Old North Illuminated oversees operations of Boston’s oldest church -- the North End’s Old North Church and Historic site. Approaching its 300th year anniversary, exciting new changes are underway this year. Old North Illuminated Website Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Dec 05, 20229 minEp. 26

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts

Leading the state’s 1 to 1 mentoring program for youth Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts continues to serve thousands of youth each year, providing children with caring adult mentors who help them reach their fullest potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters Website Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Nov 28, 202214 minEp. 25

Kimberley Anderson - Boston Bridges Initiative

Kimberly Anderson is the President and Executive Director of 'Boston Bridges Initiative,' a nonprofit organization where building culturally diverse relationships are its mission. Boston Bridges Initiative website: https://bostonbridgesinitiative.org Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Nov 21, 202211 minEp. 24

Pam Rickard - Herren Project

The Herren Project provides free resources and support for treating, recovering, and preventing substance use disorder. Pam Rickard, Director of Active Engagement at the Herren Project, is here to share her story, her running career, and the upcoming Falmouth Road Race fundraiser. Visit the Herren Project: HerrenProject.org Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Aug 16, 202212 minEp. 23

Sonia Chang-Díaz - Massachusetts State Senator

Joining us today on Building Boston & Beyond is former gubernatorial candidate State Senator Sonia Change-Diaz. A seasoned public official with years on Beacon Hill she’s here to share her vision to support a slate of democratic candidates dubbed “Courage Democrats”. Candidates reflective of the diverse communities here in Massachusetts who are committed to bringing about transformative change and building power for communities of color. Sonia Chang-Díaz Website: www.soniachangdiaz.com Visit...

Jul 14, 202218 minEp. 22

Tanisha Sullivan - Candidate for Secretary of State of Massachusetts

Tanisha Sullivan, a candidate for Secretary of State of Massachusetts, is an attorney, former chief equality officer of the Boston Public Schools, and President of the Boston chapter of the NAACP. Tanisha believes it's time for change by increasing government transparency and building a stronger and more vibrant democracy for all. Tanisha Sullivan's campaign website:TanishaSullivan.com Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @bui...

Jun 27, 202224 minEp. 21

Chris Doughty - Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts

Chris Doughty is one of two Republican candidates running for Governor of Massachusetts; Chris joins as he discusses his experience as a businessman and how he will govern if elected. Chris Doughty's campaign website: chrisforma.com Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Social Media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Jun 25, 202212 minEp. 20

Chris Dempsey - Candidate for Massachusetts State Auditor

Democratic candidate for Massachusetts State Auditor, Chris Dempsey shares his commitment to public service and passion for change. Visit Chris Dempsey Website Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Building Boston & Beyond social media pages. Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Apr 21, 202213 minEp. 19

Bonus Episode - Chef Abby Gray on client’s favorite dishes & her family’s cooking

Welcome to Building Boston & Beyond, here is a bonus clip of our recent episode with Chef Abby Gray of Cooking with Abby as she talks about her client's favorite dishes and reminisces about her family's cooking. Cooking with Abby's website: CookingWithAbby.com Visit our website: https://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Building Boston & Beyond social media pages. Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Apr 14, 20224 min

Chef Abby Gray - Cooking With Abby

This week’s guest is Abby Gray, private chef, and owner of Cooking with Abby Culinary School located South of Boston in Norwell, Massachusetts. Abby’s background and path to her realizing her dream are inspiring. From politics to publishing to event planning – Abby combined these skills -- adding in her passion for cooking -- and reinvented herself. Abby brings to the table motivating energy -- To those of us who may be thinking of career change --- as her story is a testament that it is never t...

Apr 07, 202217 minEp. 18

Tim Murray - Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Worcester is the 2nd largest city in New England with the largest chamber of commerce. Joining Building Boston and Beyond today to talk about Worcester’s economic growth, its diverse landscape, and the many resources available to new businesses is Worcester Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tim Murray.

Dec 30, 202116 minEp. 17

Beth Whitney - Milton’s Fitness Unlimited

2022 is here. Let’s kick off the New Year on a positive note beginning with strength, wellness, and confidence. Beth Whitney of Milton’s Fitness Unlimited speaks to achieving happier, healthy lives through a balanced lifestyle. Beth joins Building Boston & Beyond to share the uniqueness of Fitness Unlimited’s community.

Dec 29, 20217 minEp. 16

Heather Higgins Yunger - Top Shelf Cookies

A woman-owned small business – Top Shelf Cookies - finds a home in Dorchester where the community has embraced owner Heather Higgins Yunger’s presence, job creation, and unique variety of cookies. Top Shelf Cookies website: https://topshelfcookies.com/ Top Shelf Cookies Instagram: @topshelfcookies Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com On Twitter: @Building_Boston On Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Oct 27, 202113 minEp. 15

Paul Toner - Cambridge City Council Candidate

The Cambridge City Council Election is approaching with less than a month away. Nineteen candidates, including 8 incumbents, vying for one of 9 seats. Running for a seat on the council – is native Paul Toner. Paul joins Building Boston and Beyond to share his vision for Cambridge. Paul Toner's Website: https://www.tonerforcambridge.com Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com On Twitter: @Building_Boston On Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond...

Oct 12, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 14
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