Exceptional Women

Kendra talked with Sue and her co-author Deirdre Budzyna about the release of their first book, WAKING OZ. "Waking Oz: A Guide for Women Who Want to Use Brains, Heart and Courage to Create a Kickass Life" available on Barnes and Noble.com and Amazon. It's meant to inspire women to step out of their comfort zone and define themselves beyond the role of motherhood. It encourages readers to create th...

Sue and Kendra talked with Sarah Medrano-Palmer, Director of Family Services for Bridges Homeward, a non-profit in Cambridge that has been providing services to kids and families for 150 years. Here in Massachusetts, there are over 9,000 children placed in foster care and about 40% of the kids in out of home placement have a goal of adoption.

Sue and Kendra talked with Sarah Medrano-Palmer,Director of Family Services for Bridges Homeward, a non-profit in Cambridge that has been providing services to kids and families for 150 years. Here in Massachusetts, there are over 9,000 children placed in foster care and about 40% of the kids in out of home placement have a goal of adoption.

Kendra talked with Sue and her friend/co-author Deirdre Budzyna about their brand new self help book Waking Oz. Waking Oz is described as a guide for women who want to use brains, heart and courage to create a kickass life. It’s available now for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble…

Sue and Kendra talked with Gretta Monahan, Founder & CEO of Gretta Luxe boutique, Grettacole Salon & Day Spa, and the G Spa at Foxwoods Resort; and Caitlyn Mosher Ellis, the Executive Director of Find The Cause Breast Cancer Foundation . The mission of Find The Cause is to fund scientific research on the environmental causes of breast cancer and to educate the public on prevention. Both Gr...

Sue and Kendra talked with acclaimed filmmaker and Boston native Margot Budzyna, about her incredible career (at just 24 yrs old) and her award winning short film RAPT heading to the New Hampshire Film Festival.

Sue and Kendra talked with Rachel Calabrese, Founder of Confikids, a nonprofit organization that provides the opportunity for every child to build confidence through recreational sports, arts and enrichment programs, regardless of their financial situation.  

Sue and Kendra talked with Melissa Stern, founder of MEL THE CLOTHING. Mel is a Boston-based fashion designer who designs sparkly gear for a lot of notable people including Tom Brady, Dave Portnoy, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes among others.  She likes to say you can take her clothing from a game …… to a gala.

Kendra talked with Jessica Van Der Stad and Michele Lee, who shared their commitment to mental health advocacy through their work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Jessica serves as the Executive Director for the Massachusetts Chapter of AFSP. After losing her dad to suicide in 2008, Jessica became involved after seeing a flyer in Starbucks for a local 'Walk to Fight Suicide'. S...

Sue and Kendra were thrilled to talk with Lisa Ponte and her daughter Alex who created LP Vibes during the height of the pandemic as a way to promote positive thinking, compassion and self love through affirmation cards. Lisa’s daughter Alex stepped in in 2022 to help create a children’s version of the cards for kids ages 5-12. Lisa and Alex shared their life experiences, their mission and plans f...

Sue and Kendra talked with Meghan Melo, a wife, a mother, a mental health counselor and two time cancer survivor who is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Meghan is also a longtime member of Voices of Hope, a non profit organization that raises funds for cancer research through theatrical performances. She shared her journey and hopes to inspire others!

Sue and Kendra talked with Jenn Gulbrand, who is working to empower women to create a life of purpose. Jen is an author, speaker, coach and energy and sound healer. She is the founder of WeBreathe Wellness in Walpole and the creator of the Soul Soiree that will take place on September 14th. Jenn is a dynamic businesswoman with a fascinating second chapter rooted in healing, wellness, and community...

Sue and Kendra talked with Tanya Hackett, the founder of the Jonny Hackett Memorial Fund and Jonny’s bags. Tanya’s family faced unimaginable loss on July 22, 2021, while swimming with friends, Jonny suffered an undetected ruptured brain aneurysm and passed away days later. Tanya has spent the last 3 years helping her family manage the enormous grief, including her son Bobby who was only five years...

Kendra and Sue talked with Shannon Taylor, Co-founder of Legacy Bundles, a company that allows parents to swap out their kids’ clothing. Legacy Bundles was created after Shannon and her husband Anthony had their first baby and realized how quickly kids outgrow their clothes. Their “Bundle Swap” lets parents trade in gently used clothes that children up to 5 years old have outgrown in exchange for...

Kendra and Sue talked with Chef Leigh Whittaker about opening her first ever restaurant - "Le Mari" on Newbury St! After a lucrative 20-year career in the medical device industry, Chef Leigh made the bold decision to leave sales behind to pursue her undeniable passion for cooking. Le Mari (French for “the husband”)  is a Mediterranean-influenced concept that celebrates the freshest seasonal creati...

Sue and Kendra talked with award winning author and publisher Stacy Padula, whose young adult series Gripped  is now being adapted for TV. Stacy is the founder of Briley and Baxter Publications and South Shore College Consulting and Tutoring. 

Kendra and Sue talked with Kara Callahan, she’s the Marketing lead for the Harry Potter: The Exhibition which is coming to the Cambridgeside Galleria in September. Kara began her career cross-country promoting for the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice and The Radio City Rockettes – It’s clear that when a show is coming to town, Kara is probably the marketing master behind...

Sue and Kendra talked with Nicki Maher, one of the most popular social media moms out there; her Instagram (@NickiMarieInc) has close to 1 million followers! When the pandemic hit, Nicki lost her job, so she turned to social media. Never did she think that a simple video of a beach day and some salty words from her son would explode her popularity. 

Sue and Kendra talked with Nancy Cook and her daughter Tammy Fannon who are volunteers for the Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk coming up on June 22nd. Both mother and daughter are known in the community as loss survivors you can turn to for support. 

Sue and Kendra talked with Amanda Smith, senior stylist with Unfoldid, a company that helps women build a wardrobe that fits their personality and lifestyle. She is also a well respected fashion show designer for high profile events and works with Tailored for Success, a nonprofit which empowers job seekers to become economically self-sufficient. Amanda helps with interview wear and workplace clot...

Kendra talked with Tricia Sabulis, one of the Board Members for Partners in Child Development, formerly known as the Professional Center for Child Development in Andover, MA. The PCD is a school that offers education and therapies for children of all abilities. Through their core programs and workshops, they are dedicated to providing all children a solid foundation for lifelong learning. The scho...

Sue and Kendra talked with Major Kate Rubins of the US Army Reserve about her incredible career and being the first person ever to sequence D-N-A in space as an astronaut and has championed cutting-edge research as a soldier.

Sue and Kendra talked with a former colleague and radio veteran, Loren Bosso. With 13 years of award-winning radio experience under her belt, Loren shared her story of fighting through depression after suddenly losing her job, to then creating a successful public speaking coaching business for kids!

Sue and Kendra talked with Dr. Patti Fletcher, an award winning Chief Marketing Officer at LeapGreat, CEO and Co-Founder at PSDNetwork and CEO, Creator and Executive Producer at Disrupter Productions. We were thrilled to talk with her about her book, Disrupters: Success Strategies From Women Who Break The Mold.

Kendra talked with Candace Perreault, Katie Billingsley and Keri McGloin, three mothers and friends who started Rock the Spectrum Foundation in 2019 in order to fund initiatives like specialized swim lessons, Inclusion sports tuition, assistive devices for families affected by an Autism Diagnosis. We talked about their flagship fundraiser- an annual gala held in November each year at Danversport -...