Cape Ann Conversations
Cape Ann Conversations is a conversational podcast focused on working, living, and playing within the coastal communities of greater Cape Ann. Created by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Cape Ann Conversations supports the business, cultural, healthcare, hospitality, and non-profit communities as they navigate day-to-day work and life in greater Cape Ann.
Episodes
In this episode of Cape Ann Conversations, Troy sits down with Jay Salois, founder of VRtical Media, to explore how 360° virtual tours are transforming industries from real estate to education, healthcare, and museums. Jay, who left a career at Microsoft to pursue immersive media full time, explains how his company builds interactive virtual experiences that go far beyond simple 3D scans—integrating high-resolution imagery, branded...
As Halloween approaches, Cape Ann Conversations welcomed back Rebeccah from Apothecary Suil Crow in Rockport along with intuitive reader Melissa Porter for a chat about spirituality, seasonal traditions, and the meaning behind modern witchy symbols. Melissa shared how she uses oracle cards—rather than tarot—to channel messages of guidance and healing, reading the imagery and energy around each card to help people reconnect with th...
In this lively Cape Conversations episode, host Troy welcomes Brian Ridolfo, President and CEO of The Cabot Theater, and Kimberley Ballard, VP of Philanthropy and Community Relations, to discuss the theater’s ongoing transformation and community impact. Brian, a newcomer to the North Shore, shares his enthusiasm for the area and the theater’s role as a regional arts hub. Kimberly, who has been with The Cabot since its early, uncert...
Today on Cape Ann Conversations, Troy is joined by Psychic Annette Dion, who’s been helping people find clarity and confidence for more than thirty years. Annette has a warm, down-to-earth style that blends intuitive insight with real-world wisdom, guiding people through life’s big questions—about love, purpose, career, and everything in between.
She’s not just about predictions; she’s about empowerment—helping people trust themselv...
Al Temkin Productions, led by Alan (“Al”) Temkin, is an event services business that focuses on auctioneering and emcee (master of ceremonies) support for nonprofits, schools, businesses, and celebratory gatherings. He is passionate about helping organizations achieve their goals through impactful and engaging events. Al brings energy, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to every event, ensuring it’s a memorable experience fo...
Colleen Murdock, Director of Community Relations, chats with host Troy Scarbrough about the current happenings at the Chamber, upcoming events, and other points of interest.Facebook: https://facebook.com/capeannchamberInstagram: https://instagram.com/capeannchamberWebsite: https://capeannchamber.comPresented by: Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, https://capeannchamber.com Production Partner: Streamography, https://strea...
Today’s Cape Ann Conversations podcast guest is Scott Trenti, CEO of SeniorCare Inc. Scott discusses the background, mission, and services of SeniorCare with Troy, and emphasizes the need to spread the word about how SeniorCare can help the elderly population “age in place.”
SeniorCare Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting older adults and people with disabilities so they can live independently with dignity and re...
In today’s episode of Cape Ann Conversations, Samantha Morrison and Rosanna Niosi of Build Health International (BHI) sit down with Troy to discuss the history, mission and goals of BHI.
BHI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve access to—and build capacity for—dignified, affordable, and high-quality healthcare infrastructure in resource-constrained settings around the world. Their goal is to increase equitable hea...
This week on the Cape Ann Conversations podcast, the table gets turned on host Troy Scarbrough, who is now in the “hotseat” as the new owner of Nor’East Cleaners. Steamography’s founder and owner, Andrew Nicastro, takes on the task of interviewing Troy about his newest entrepreneurial endeavor.
For nearly six decades, Nor’East Cleaners has been a trusted, locally owned institution providing exceptional garment care to the communitie...
Wolf Hollow, officially the North American Wolf Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wolf sanctuary located at 114 Essex Road in Ipswich, MA, just north of Boston. Under the stewardship of facility director Zee Soffron—whose father, Paul Soffron, founded the sanctuary—Wolf Hollow emphasizes education, advocacy, and immersive exposure to wolves as a means to reshape public perception. The current residents include seven pure wolves ...
This episode of Cape Ann Conversations features Oliver Barker, Director of The Cape Ann Museum, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The Cape Ann Museum celebrates the rich cultural, artistic, and maritime heritage of Cape Ann. Founded in 1875, the museum houses an extensive collection that highlights the area’s significance as one of America’s oldest seaports and a long-standing hub for the arts. Its holdings include fine and dec...
Today’s Cape Ann Conversations podcast guest is Nancy Gardella, Executive Director of the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (NBCVB). Since its founding in 1955, the NBCVB has been a private, nonprofit, membership-based organization dedicated to promoting Essex County, Massachusetts, as a premier, year-round travel destination. As one of the state's official Regional Tourism Councils, the NBCVB serves as the bridg...
In this episode of Cape Ann Conversations, Troy visits with Apothecary Suil Crow, an Olde World–style metaphysical shop tucked into Rockport’s Whistlestop Mall. Owner Rebeccah Pearson, a fifth-generation folk practitioner, has been sharing her craft and curating mystical treasures for over 15 years, with the shop now celebrating its fourth year at this location. Listeners will hear about the shop’s eclectic offerings—crystals, cand...
This episode is sponsored by the Cape Ann YMCA, Gloucester MA
The YMCA of the North Shore's ONEDOOR initiative—“A Path to Mental Wellness”—is a growing, inclusive program designed to strengthen mental health across the North Shore. It encompasses free weekly group walks called Walk Talk Collective, in partnership with The HelpHUB, offering a safe space to move, connect, and share mental health experiences approachable to any...
Chorus North Shore is a vibrant, non-auditioned community choir based on Massachusetts’ North Shore, with roots tracing back to a Depression-era gathering in Rockport in 1931. Now drawing around 125 voices, the ensemble specializes in challenging classical and modern choral masterworks—performing landmark pieces such as Bach’s Magnificat, Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s masses, Verdi’s Requiem, and Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms. Their...
Colleen Murdock, Director of Community Relations, chats with host Troy Scarbrough about the current happenings at the Chamber, upcoming events, and other points of interest.
Facebook: https://facebook.com/capeannchamberInstagram: https://instagram.com/capeannchamberWebsite: https://capeannchamber.com
Presented by: Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, https://capeannchamber.com
Production Partner: Streamography, https://strea...
Campbell Funeral Home has been a trusted part of the North Shore community for over a century, serving families from Beverly, Gloucester, and Ipswich with compassion, dignity, and professionalism. The Campbell family has upheld a proud tradition of care, now managed by fifth-generation funeral director Lauren Campbell Mulligan. With deep roots in the region, the funeral home has expanded to include three locations, each reflecting ...
The Schooner Adventure is a stunning 122-foot wooden ship and a proud symbol of Gloucester’s fishing legacy. Designed by Thomas McManus and launched in 1926, she was once one of the fastest and most successful fishing schooners to sail the Grand Banks. After retiring from the sea as a working vessel, she became a beloved windjammer before being beautifully restored to her former glory.
Today, Adventure is more than just a historic s...
Just months after Courtney and Marshall Tulley opened the doors to their new boutique hotel, Addison Choate, the pandemic brought travel — and the hospitality industry — to an unexpected halt. But instead of standing still, the couple chose to pivot, channeling their entrepreneurial spirit into what they like to call a 'hospitality-adjacent' venture. The result is Denim Blanket Co., a collection of beautifully crafted, high...
Located in Whistlestop Mall in Rockport, Moving and Shaking on the North Shore is your friendly neighborhood expert in senior move management and home organizing. Founded by Ellen Fusco, whose dedication to assisting families blossomed from a deeply personal experience for her parents, this service thrives on empathy, expertise, and a creative touch. Whether it’s helping a loved one downsize, packing up treasured belongings, or unp...
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