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.
Episodes
Jun 17, 2024
Jun 17, 2024
11 min
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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Jan 2, 2024
Jan 2, 2024
4 min
In this bonus episode, you learn what the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston looks for in a Big Sister.
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Dec 12, 2023
Dec 12, 2023
12 min
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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Aug 31, 2023
Aug 31, 2023
12 min
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May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
7 min
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 connected with Dr. Hugh Auchincloss at Mass General Cancer Center. From there, the educational process relating to lung cancer facts and treatments began, including Richard’s path to recovery.
Abby and Richard join us today to share their experiences with other families facing cancer and to promote their event DO Mor for Cancer – a GALA to help fund clinical research at Mass General Cancer Center.
The Do Mor For Cancer Event is Saturday, June 3, at 6 pm. Tickets are $150 per person, and various sponsorship levels remain available. Go to Cookingwithabby.com to participate and support this great event.
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
3 min
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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Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022
9 min
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.
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Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
8 min
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.
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Nov 28, 2022
Nov 28, 2022
14 min
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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Nov 21, 2022
Nov 21, 2022
10 min
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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