Building Boston & Beyond

Building Boston & Beyond

Building Boston & Beyond, created by Lydia Rivera, is an educational podcast providing Massachusetts residents with information and updates surrounding the economic growth within their community, improvements to their neighborhood, and the many resources available to enhance their quality of life. From discussions with public officials, businesses, organizations, and changemakers, Building Boston & Beyond aims to inform and empower residents to have a voice, support each other, and join the discussion in their community.

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February 13, 2025 13 mins

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

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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

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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

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October 3, 2024 12 mins

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 we...

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August 29, 2024 12 mins
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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.

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June 27, 2024 16 mins

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.  

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June 20, 2024 1 min

Comming soon on June 27, 2024

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June 17, 2024 11 mins

This week’s guests on Building Boston & Beyond are Sandra Rizkallah, Dan Croft, and Matthew Cunningham from the Plugged In Band Program.

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In this bonus episode, you learn what the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston looks for in a Big Sister.

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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.

 

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass

 

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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 con...

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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

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December 20, 2022 9 mins

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

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December 5, 2022 8 mins

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

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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

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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

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August 16, 2022 12 mins

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

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Joining us today on Building Boston & Beyond is former gubernatorial candidate State Senator Sonia Change-Diaz.  A seasoned public official with years on Beacon Hill she’s here to share her vision to support a slate of democratic candidates dubbed “Courage Democrats”.   Candidates reflective of the diverse communities here in Massachusetts who are committed to bringing about transformative change and building power for communities ...

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