Building Boston & Beyond

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 resources available via state programs and organizations that promote a higher quality of life for people.

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

05-27
14:49

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

02-13
13:28

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

11-27
11:32

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

11-13
08:25

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: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond  

10-03
12:57

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.

07-25
15:20

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.  

06-27
16:06

Trailer: CVS Workforce Initiatives

Comming soon on June 27, 2024

06-20
01:01

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

06-17
11:06

Bonus Episode - The Ideal Big Sister - Big Sister Association of Greater Boston

In this bonus episode, you learn what the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston looks for in a Big Sister. Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

01-02
04:55

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

12-13
12:55

Barbara Fortier - CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass

Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass   Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

08-31
12:07

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 Center.  From there, the educational process relating to lung cancer facts and treatments began, including Richard’s path to recovery.  Abby and Richard join us today to share their experiences with other families facing cancer and to promote their event DO Mor for Cancer – a GALA to help fund clinical research at Mass General Cancer Center.   The Do Mor For Cancer Event is Saturday, June 3, at 6 pm.  Tickets are $150 per person, and various sponsorship levels remain available.  Go to Cookingwithabby.com to participate and support this great event. 

05-28
07:55

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

01-10
03:36

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

12-20
09:30

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    

12-05
08:36

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

11-28
14:28

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

11-21
10:37

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

08-16
12:00

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