Chapters - WFPR

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Phoneix Center owner, Erin Lynch, to talk about her work at the Phoenix Center, transformative leadership and service to others.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by highschool senior Samantha Katz, to talk about her work with promotional videos, living with alopecia and more.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Barbara Gilmeister, the 2019 Heroine Award Winner and founder of Gilly's House, to give an update on all of the work going on at Gilly's House and their mission to help men suffering with addiction get sober.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Mike Laird, to talk about their parish, their mission and their congregation's story.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Don, the director of LiveArts, to talk about the importance of classical music and an upcoming fundraiser. After that, Jim is joined by Michelle Palladini, a Norfolk police officer to talk about her push for "community policing" and LEAP.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Michael Petit, a comedian, celebrity impersonator and entertainer to talk touring, comedy and Massachusetts.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by two Dean College students to talk about their Turtle Tank competition winning entry, creating a radio talk show with Peter Fasciano at Franklin Radio to help spread school info, entertainment and more.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Katie Truitt, a Massachusetts mother who tragically lost her son Matthew to substance use, to talk about putting together a walk in honor of their son and raising awareness around substance use.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by The Duran Family, a Latin American family that immigrated to the United States from Ecuador, to talk about their experiences, challenges and more.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Michael McKenna to talk about autism, a disorder that affects 1 out of 45 people, sharing information on autism, resources and more.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Tom McGinn, a recently retired FBI agent, to talk about his 21 years working in the bureau, serving as a first responder during 9/11 and the lessons he's learned over his time.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Ally Fisher, to talk about her work at Foxboro cable TV, researching conflicts and helping spread world peace.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Michelle Paladini and Derek Getchell, their stories and journeys working with children and raising awareness around social and emotional health.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Paul Molla, the founder of the Random Smiles project. Founded in 2006, they want to help provide the bridge of support for those in need through community service and volunteerism.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Michael Petit, a comedian, celebrity impersonator and entertainer to talk touring, comedy and Massachusetts.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Maureen Cavanaugh, founder of Magnolia New Beginnings, helping those with substance use disorder get to a healthier place and find new beginnings.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Dr. Michael Walker Jones and Frank Falvey for a round table discussion on organized labor and the effects of it on society.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Chris Young, a New England sports journalist, to talk about his story as a journalist, New England Sports teams, and so much more.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Jennifer Knight, the forming of the S.A.F.E coalition, fighting the substance use epidemic and the importance of activism.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by three Franklin High School students to talk about the Girl Up Club, the story behind starting the club and the importance of equal rights and UN programs for girls and womens rights.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Mark Lenzi and Kim Simone, the hosts of the Franklin Radio show "Wonderful World of Wine", to talk their stories starting the show and passion for wine and wine culture.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Glenn Jones, the Franklin Town Councilor since 2009, to talk about his story of coming to Franklin, the job of town councilor and public service.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Amy Meterparel, living with Kidney disease, finding a kidney donor and her experience.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Caroline Barthel and others, to talk about the climate crisis, sustainability and what we can do.

In this episode, Jim Derick is joined by Sue Goldberg, author of "My Souls Journey", her story of a near death experience, trauma and more.