Building Boston & Beyond

Lydia Rivera•buildingbostonandbeyond.podbean.com

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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Althea Blackford - Boston Caribbean Fashion Week

Althea Blackford, the founder of Boston Caribbean Fashion Week, joins Building Boston & Beyond to share her passion for fashion and invite people to join her to celebrate Caribbean culture through fashion. From October 13 through October 16, 2021, Althea returns, providing a runway for many successful and aspiring designers to showcase their collections and collaborate with other artists. Boston Caribbean Fashion Week Website: https://www.bostoncfw.com Visit our website: http://www.buildingb...

Oct 05, 2021•9 min•Ep. 13

Grant Welker - Boston Business Journal

Boston Business Journal’s unique style of sharing information has won the news outlet awards and widespread appreciation by its many subscribers. Join us today to hear BBJ’s Grant Welker discuss the various recognition initiatives underway at the Journal. Boston Business Journal's Website: https://www.bostonbusinessjournal.com/ Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/building_boston Visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbo...

Sep 17, 2021•17 min•Ep. 12

Boston Mayoral Candidate: Councilor Annissa Essaibi George

Join Building Boston and Beyond this week for a look into Boston’s Mayoral campaign with Candidate Annissa Essaibi George. She’s a seasoned At-Large City Councilor, a former Boston classroom teacher, a small business owner, and a mother of 4 boys-all students of Boston’s Public school system. Hear what distinguishes her from her 4 opponents and what her plans are to improve the quality of life for residents if elected. You can learn more about Annissa Essaibi-George's campaign at www.annissaforb...

Aug 05, 2021•34 min•Ep. 11

Rick Dimino A Better City

Rick Dimino leads one of the most respected, inclusive, non-profit organizations in the city of Boston. At the helm since 1995, Rick partners with 130 plus business members all focused on a similar mission - to build an equitable future for the Greater Boston region and an improved quality of life for people.

Jul 30, 2021•14 min•Ep. 10

Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty

Boston’s greatest days are ahead of us, says Boston City Councilor At Large Michael Flaherty. Born and raised in Boston, Councilor Flaherty’s pride shows through as he traces his career path and experiences along the way. With a desire and tireless passion for serving the public, Councilor Flaherty represents every neighborhood in the City of Boston. From engaging community participation and building partnerships to introducing and promoting services and resources. His Goal -- to improve the qua...

Jul 23, 2021•19 min•Ep. 9

Senator Eric Lesser

Involved in politics since his youth, Massachusetts State Senator Eric Lesser continues on the fast track. Representing 9 communities in Western Massachusetts, Senator Lesser’s advocacy for access to transportation, education and job training, and his many initiatives to improve the quality of life is making an impact for residents statewide. Senator Lesser's Website: https://www.senatorlesser.com/ Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/b...

Jul 08, 2021•28 min•Ep. 8

St. Vincent's Nurse Strike with Marie Ritacco, Massachusetts Nursing Association Vice President

Dedicated to ensuring patient care is not compromised, Vice President of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Marie Ritacco is leading the charge against Tenet Healthcare for an increase in staff and the implementation of safe staffing ratios. Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/building_boston Visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbostsonandbeyond...

Jun 29, 2021•25 min•Ep. 7

MBTA Deputy General Manager Jeff Gonneville

A 20-year career at the MBTA, Deputy General Manager Jeff Gonneville speaks passionately on the workforce resilience and commitment to providing service during COVID and new strategies and investments underway to improve the customer experience. Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/building_boston Visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbostsonandbeyond...

May 25, 2021•26 min•Ep. 6

Chelsea City Council President Roy Avellaneda

Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of his hometown of Chelsea, Roy’s advocacy to ensure residents have equal access to programs and services that sustain their livelihood is his mission. Council President Avelleneda remains optimistic in the city’s fight to be “Seen”, to be included – and have access to funding - where neighboring cities have benefited. Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/building_boston Visit our Instagram:...

May 25, 2021•27 min•Ep. 5

St. Mary's Center Board Member, Brenda Rosario

Brenda Rosario – Board member of Dorchester’s St. Mary’s Center is committed to helping women who have experienced trauma improve their quality of life. Brenda understands firsts hand that empowering residents with information and the necessary tools to improve their quality of life promotes inclusion and strengthens community. Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/building_boston Visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbo...

May 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 4

Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund

Bob’s career spans 30 years-plus first serving in the Massachusetts Senate and now as Mayor of Weymouth. With a population of 57,000, Mayor Hedlund continues to proactively lead Weymouth residents through COVID -19 as the vaccination process continues and residents begin to venture outdoors. Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Visit our Twitter: https://twitter.com/building_boston Visit our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbostsonandbeyond...

May 25, 2021•9 min•Ep. 3

The first African-American MBTA General Manager, Bob Prince

A national leader in the transportation industry. Bob’s TRANSIT career spans decades. The first African-American General Manager of Boston’s MBTA, Bob shaped a career spanning 25 years. Bob is here today to share a little history of his career at the T and life thereafter - where he carved out his next chapter in life holding corporate positions and seats on various boards. All while advocating a level playing field for minorities in the transportation industry. Visit our website: http://www.bui...

May 25, 2021•19 min•Ep. 2

Building Boston & Beyond - Promo

Building Boston & Beyond Podcast serves as an educational platform providing Massachusetts residents with information on the growth of their city, the status of the economy, and improvements to their neighborhood. Podcast discussions with public officials, private and public sector businesses, non-profits, and educational and medical institutions provides a unique forum to introduce to the public their objectives, goals, and successes, as well as, sharing information related to the many reso...

May 23, 2021•46 sec

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