The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast

Join us on the road at Ladybugz Interactive Agency in Hudson. We chat with Lysa Miller, Founder, about her entrepreneurial journey into web design and digital marketing, her belief in empowering her team as well as their tailored approach in working with clients to capture their vision as Ladybugz builds brands and shares their clients' stories. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #busin...

Join us on the road at Diamond Hearts Art Studio at 112 Main St in Gardner. We chat with owners and artists Nancy and Sean Bray about their new gallery and studio space. Listen to them talk about their passion for creating art, the importance of art in their life, and how they are helping others explore that passion. Hear how they turned how they turned their creative outlet into a business utiliz...

Join us on the road at Fitchburg State University as we chat with Dr. Donna Hodge, the University’s 12th President. Dr. Hodge talks about stepping into her new role as President, the significance of being the first woman to hold the position, the experience she brings to the region from CSU Pueblo, navigating the changing university landscape and demographics, addressing student needs, partnering...

Join us for our conversation with Magnus Carlberg, Executive Director of the Wachusett Business Incubator. Listen to Magnus talk about the Incubator and its role in growing the dreams of entrepreneurs. Magnus talks about their process, services they provide, collaboration with other entities, and touches on their upcoming fall programming including an AI symposium. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow...

Join us on the road at Plain View Farm in Hubbardston. Listen to Keith and Debbie Tetreault talk about how they became alpaca farmers and learn about their love for not just alpacas, but also llamas, chickens and more. Keith and Debbie shed light on what is involved in running a farm, caring for the animals, providing employment opportunities to inspire the next generation of farmers and large ani...

Join us for our conversation as we speak with Nicole Murphy of Attollo Creative.  Nicole talks about how instrumental branding and sharing your story is when it comes to your business’s success. We also talk about Nicole’s own entrepreneurial journey, her decision to rebrand her company this year, the changing media landscape, and Attollo’s podcast: The Marketing Dept.  #podcast #podcaster #podcas...

Join us for our conversation as we visit the North County Land Trust. Anna Wilkins, Director of Conservation and Climate, talks about the organization’s mission, the importance of conservation, and how they work with the region’s cities, towns and land owners on preservation efforts. Wilkins also talks about the new Monomonac Hill Conservation area in Winchendon, the partnerships that helped this...

Join us for our conversation with Gabe and LJ of EVM Home Improvement. Hear their story of how a friendship and college internship led to an unexpected journey into entrepreneurship. Listen to the two of them talk about the lessons they’ve learned while running their own business as young entrepreneurs as well as their plans for the future. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspo...

Join us for this week's conversation all about the Young Professionals of North Central Massachusetts. Valerie Bruno, the Chamber's events and programs manager, and Brittany Bernardini, with GFA and incoming program chair, talk about the program, the importance of networking, and what to expect for upcoming events geared towards young professionals in the region. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #...

Join us for our conversation with Melissa Glenny of podcast sponsor, Franklin Professional Associates. Glenny talks about a number of topics including hiring during economic uncertainty, as well as ways they are tailoring their services to not only help you find the best talent for your business, but also retain that talent once you find it. Listen in to hear about their tiered services and how th...

Join us on the road at Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts. Executive Director, Carolyn Read, talks about their recent move to downtown Leominster. Read discusses the housing challenges in the region and how their organization works to make a difference through their home building, critical repair, and ReStore programs. Listen in and find out how you can help with their vision of a wo...

Join us on the road at Clear Path for Veterans New England. Veteran and Chief Operating Officer, Jason Gilbert, talks about his experience and what brought him to the organization. Hear about the incredible growth the organization has had since its inception, learn about the critical services being offered for veterans across the region, and find out how you can get involved in supporting the jour...

Join us as we talk about the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Institute. We chat with the Chamber’s Maureen Babcock and her fellow CLI graduates, Erin Carr from AIS and Ralph Hogan of Mount Wachusett Community College. Listen in as the three of them talk about their experience and how the lessons learned in CLI will help them going forward with their careers. Ma...

Join us on the road at The K-Zone, WPKZ 105.3 FM and AM 1280. We chat with Sherman Whitman as he retires from his 8 year run on-air as part of a 51 year long broadcast career. Listen in as Sherman talks about how his radio career almost ended before it started, his passion for the business, working in different radio markets, news events he’s covered, and friends he’s made along the way. #podcast...

Join us on the road at the Fitchburg Public Library’s temporary location at 166 Boulder Drive in Fitchburg. Tune in as we chat with Library Director, Deb Hinkle, about the massive renovations that will help to modernize the library and ensure it continues to be used as a vital community resource. Deb talks to us about how the project came together, overcoming hurdles, and an update on where it cur...

Join us on the road at Hollis Hills Farm at 340 Marshall Road in Fitchburg. Tune in as we take a walk around the farm with Jim and reflect on their 10-year anniversary while talking about their efforts to diversify crops and expand into a major destination over the past decade. Learn about their passion for preserving and expanding agriculture, partnerships with area farms, supporting the local co...

Join us as we chat with Debbi Mallinson, CEO and Founder of Magic Lamp Consulting. Listen in as Debbi shares her very personal story about what spurred her passion for working with non-profits. Hear her speak about her journey and experience as an entrepreneur, how she is inspiring others to work with non-profits, and how her team is working to elevate local non-profits and help them increase thei...

Join us on the road as we chat with Jasmine Raymond, Co-Founder of RAAM Mobile Veterinary Care in Pepperell. Listen in as Jasmine sheds light into her veterinary care background and how she teamed up with Dr. Rod Arad to offer a unique mobile veterinary service for pet owners. Hear about their passion for exotic animals and their desire to ensure access to quality treatment for your animals, plus...

Join us as we chat with Tauheedah Mateen, of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience. Listen in to hear about the SBA's temporary Business Recovery Center that is temporarily operating out of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Office. Hear all about how they stand ready to assist residents, non-profits and businesses impacted by the...

Join us as we chat with Meghan Maceiko and Erin Thomason of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. Tune in and hear how the organization promotes philanthropy and helps to advance the region across a range of areas through meaningful and impactful grants. Find out how you can get involved whether you are looking to contribute to the foundation or are a non-profit looking to launc...

Join us as we chat with Marc Dohan of NewVue Communities. Tune in and hear how the organization works to improve the region through a number of programs that focus on engaging the community in the areas of homeownership, small business, community organizing and housing development. Marc provides insight into the Fitchburg Arts Community project, its unique model, how it came to be, the stakeholder...

Join us as we chat with Dr. Jon Hogue and Shauna Neidigh of North Star Family Services, Inc. Tune in and hear how North Star first began out of a community need to address homelessness. Listen in and learn about the supports and services they provide to families that find themselves unhoused, the biggest factors contributing to area homelessness, their new Journey Home Project that aims to provide...

Join us as we chat with Dominic Arsenault of Domination Plumbing and Heating. Tune in and hear how Dominic was inspired by his family to explore the trades, and how he has used that passion to grow his company that started in his bedroom to three locations across the region. Hear how Dominic and his team help people’s home and business dreams become realities through his company’s work with plumbi...

Join us on the road with Ed Boulter of My Salon Suite in Leominster. Tune in and hear how Ed transitioned from a career in the tech world to the world of beauty and wellness, and learn about what drew Ed along with Amy, his wife and business partner, to the My Salon Suite concept. Listen in to learn about how My Salon Suite is providing a unique venue and supports for entrepreneurs looking to laun...

Join us on the road with Peter Stanton and Brad Kane of the Worcester Business Journal. Listen in and hear about their passion for storytelling and commitment to keeping the local business community informed in this changing business and media landscape. Plus find out their plans to celebrate the publication's 35th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of their 40 Under Forty Awards. #podcast #podc...