The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast

This week we sit down with Dr. Mark Berenshteyn, owner of Rollstone Family Dental in Fitchburg. Dr. Mark knew early on that he needed to be his own boss to make sure every patient got the level of care he wanted to give, and that same standard of care and compassion guides him as he grows his team. He shares what caring for veterans during his residency taught him about patients who walk in anxiou...

This week we sit down with Kaitie Roux, owner of RouxFit & Nutrition Inc in Westminster. Kaitie spent ten years at a Boston training facility before launching her own business in 2020, in the middle of a pandemic and a pregnancy. She talks about building a coaching business around one very specific client, why she brought nutrition, training and functional labs under one roof, and what's reall...

This week we sit down with David Hinckley Jr., President of DMH Electric, the Sterling-based electrical company marking 35 years in business this year. David recently stepped into the role his father, David Sr., held since founding DMH back in 1991, and he joins us to talk about growing up around the business, the engineering and business background he brought in to help modernize it, and where a...

This week we sit down with Valerie Bruno, Events and Programs Manager at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, David Hinkley Jr. of DMH Electric, current Chair of the Future Leaders of North Central (FLNC), and past Chair Quinn O'Connell, owner of Mod Creative Studio and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty North Central. Formerly the Young Professionals of North Central, FLNC is no...

This week we sit down with Shaina Cunningham, Parks & Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Winchendon, along with Kenneth LaBrack and Glenn Hunt of the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, to talk about the Robinson & Broadhurst Performing Arts Amphitheater at Winchendon Community Park. We get into what it takes to run a full season at the 200-acre park, the fall events still to come, from th...

This week we sit down with Quinn O'Connell, REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty North Central and owner of the new MOD Creative Studio in Leominster. Quinn wore a lot of hats early on, from modeling to live events and trade shows to brand and design work, and she brings all of it to helping buyers and sellers across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Self-employed for almost her whole career, she t...

This week we sit down with Samantha Beauvais, HR and Marketing Coordinator at Athol Credit Union, Michael Lundquist, Executive Director of the Polus Center, and Sarah Tavitian, Small Business Senior Manager at NewVue Communities. Together they share the story behind Remaking Main Street, a collaborative effort to support local entrepreneurs and revitalize Athol's Main Street through business train...

This week we're joined by Tom McMullen and Kristy Livingston, Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director of Heywood Wakefield Commons in Gardner. Tom and Kristy have both been with Heywood Wakefield Commons since before the doors opened in 2011 and truly think of their residents as family. Listen in as they share what makes this affordable assisted living community so special, from the pr...

This week we're joined by Lindsey English, Founder and President of Fostering Change, Inc. in Leominster. Lindsey's own experience in the foster care system drove her to want to give back, and what started as a small Christmas gift drive has grown into a nonprofit supporting hundreds of foster children across Central Massachusetts each year through annual drives and emergency placement support. Tu...

This week we sit down with Dona Neely, Executive Director of The Great Exchange in Devens. Dona left the corporate world to pursue her passion for sustainability and waste prevention, and what started as a one-time swap event in 2007 has grown into a program serving hundreds of organizations across Massachusetts and beyond. In this episode, Dona shares how The Great Exchange helps businesses under...

This week, we sit down with Jake Miskin, writer and producer of the film Shattered Ice, Dr. Leeanne Hadsell of Mount Wachusett Community College, and Dr. Allison Beckler of TaraVista Behavioral Health and the Reliant Foundation. Jake shares the story behind the film, inspired by the loss of five classmates during his high school years in Needham, and his mission to bring it to college campuses nat...

Join us on the road at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, where the Rose family has been keeping a working New England farm alive and thriving for generations. We sit down with owners Al and Nancy Rose to talk about what it takes to grow a family farm into a year-round destination, from the farm store and Brew Barn to wood-fired oven pizzas and a calendar full of events. Don't miss their brand new New...

Join us on the road at Pop by Posh Party Designs at their new space in Leominster. We dive into owner Jodie Tucker's career path from nails to mail to balloons and events, and the entrepreneurial spirit she has modeled for her daughters. Listen as Jodie discusses the art and skill that goes into each custom balloon and prop she creates for events, and what it means to set the scene for clients' mi...

Join us on the road with Care Central VNA & Hospice. We venture to their Gardner headquarters which also serves as the location of their adult day health center, diaper pantry and new Memory cafe. Kristin Mattson, Chief Development & Clinical Care Transition Officer, talks about the healthcare landscape in North Central MA and the commonwealth, and where Care Central VNA & Hospice fits...

Grab your paddle and join us on the road at Rt. 12 Pickle in West Boylston. Listen to owner Ben Minsk talk about how a casual invitation to try pickleball led to a newfound passion for the sport and a second career as a business owner. Hear Ben talk about how he and his team have worked to turn his vision of a welcoming indoor pickleball community into a reality for players of all ages and skill l...

Just in time for the first day of Spring, we head out into the sun to chat with Anthony and Brittany Knowles, the owners of Bin There Dump That Central Massachusetts. They talk about their entrepreneurial journey which included leaving full time roles to take over as the company’s owners along with expansion of their territory and the addition of more dumpsters to better serve customer needs. Whet...

This week, we take a ride over to the Catalytic Consulting, Inc. offices to catch up with CCO and Principal Consultant, Todd Vroman. Todd talks about how their team of industrial innovation experts works across five different service areas to help a wide range of businesses, from early-stage startups to small and medium-sized established companies, looking to accelerate their innovation strategies...

Today we venture over to Luk, Inc. to speak with executive director, Beth Barto, along with two members of her team, Hannah Reynolds and Meryl Warpula. We talk about the wide range of services Luk, Inc. has been providing for more than 55 years to improve the safety, health, and emotional well-being of youth, families, and adults across the region. Hear about how Luk, Inc. has adapted over the yea...

Today we head down Route 2 into Leominster to Chopsticks Restaurant and Bar. Christina Xing talks about her career and experiences that have taken her around the world before settling in the area with her husband as the newest owners of Chopsticks, an area institution that recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Hear Christina talk about how her skills in the advertising and fashion world have t...

As we kick off 2026, we are joined by Michael LoGuidice, Business Relations Specialist with MassAbility. Michael talks about the wide range of services MassAbility offers for people with disabilities with a focus on their career services. Learn about the ways MassAbility helps individuals work towards achieving their goals through some of their career services like job placement assistance, employ...

We keep the conversation rolling this week as we are joined by Julie Quinn, Senior Program Manager with TransAction Associates, Inc. and Director of the North Central Massachusetts Rides TMA. Julie dives into what a Transportation Management Association (TMA) is and how they work to improve transit in a region. She dives into the process of establishing the new North Central Massachusetts Ride TMA...

Join us as we sit down with Sharon Olsen, owner and partner, of Cordials Catering and Beverages based in West Boylston. Sharon talks about Cordial’s approach to ensuring they provide beautifully designed and gorgeously presented meals and bar service within your budget for a special event or any occasion. She also talks about the complete service they offer for weddings, showers, parties, and corp...

Join us on the road at Making Opportunity Count (MOC) Inc.'s Adrian L. Youth Ford Center for Change's Youth Innovation Center on the heels of its one year anniversary as we sit down with Shana Fitz, Sue Le, and Charlie Barbera. The trio talk about the unique makerspace created for youth, by youth, that helps to foster talents & skills through access to creative space and resources. They talk a...

Joins us on the road at Workers Credit Union (WCU) in Littleton this week, as we sit down with Bob Lockett, WCU Chief Revenue Officer, and Mackenson Masse, WCU Director Retail Branches and Market Growth, Branch Administration. Bob provides tips for businesses on how to deal with economic uncertainty and build up resilience while Mackenson talks about what members should be doing on a personal leve...

This week, we sit down with Tony Fiore, a Senior Business Advisor with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Clark University. Tony talks about the vital services the SBDC provides provided to small businesses and entrepreneurs to help them start run, or grow their business, while also providing students with an opportunity to gain business, consulting, and research experience. He also s...