Episodes

  • Two Moms, One Life-Changing Idea: The Children's Museum of Franklin

    Two Moms, One Life-Changing Idea: The Children's Museum of Franklin
    Feb 8 2025
    Children's museums are a great place for kids and adults to thrive, learn, and play, but you often find them in larger cities - not so much in smaller towns. That's changing in Franklin, as two mothers who have been friends for years are making moves to open up the Children's Museum of Franklin, promising interactive exhibits, imaginative play, and much more. Co-Founders Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher share all the details with Nichole on this week's show, and also discuss ways the community can contribute to help open the doors within the next few months.
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    13 mins
  • Boston's "Freedom Trail Foundation" Offers Special Tours to Celebrate Black History Month

    Boston's "Freedom Trail Foundation" Offers Special Tours to Celebrate Black History Month
    Feb 8 2025
    February is Black History Month, and the Freedom Trail Foundation is offering special tours highlighting the rich and often overlooked history of African-Americans who've made an impact on the city's history. The tours promise a great walk around Boston, some enlightening and enriching conversations, and education from 18th century costumed guides playing the roles of iconic Black Bostonians. This week, a guide from the Foundation playing Phillis Wheatley joins Nichole to talk about the Foundation's work and these special tours.
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    7 mins
  • One SouthCoast Chamber's Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders

    One SouthCoast Chamber's Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders
    Feb 8 2025
    Coming up next month in Dartmouth, One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to celebrate local female entrepreneurs and business leaders at their Women's Forum and Expo! Women who attend will be able to network, share ideas, and learn all about the impacts of burnout from an expert. Katie Greene, the Chamber's Vice President of Marketing and Events, returns to the show to talk with Nichole about this inspiring event.
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    17 mins
  • Climate Change and Timeless History: The Future of Sustainable Architecture in Boston

    Climate Change and Timeless History: The Future of Sustainable Architecture in Boston
    Feb 3 2025
    With housing so tight in the Boston area, there's a lot of conversation about new construction - everything from affordability to rats. Another major factor: sustainability. Climate change is impacting New England faster than any other part of country, according to experts, and that means our architecture has to respond in kind. RODE Architects in Boston was founded by Eric Robinson and Kevin Deabler, who say they center sustainable design in all their projects. They join Nichole this week to talk about sustainable design, why climate-focused design is critical in future construction, and how they're working to get this done in one of the nation's most historic cities.
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    28 mins
  • Help for Families Facing Eviction in Boston Through City's "Access to Counsel" Program

    Help for Families Facing Eviction in Boston Through City's "Access to Counsel" Program
    Feb 3 2025
    When families are evicted from their homes, it can cause some serious ripple effects for the kids involved, including disruption of their education. There's a new pilot program in Boston that hopes to work with families to prevent evictions before they're carried out, and keep kids in their classes where they can continue to grow and thrive. Danielle Johnson, Boston's Director of Housing Stability, joins the show this week to share details about the "Access to Counsel" program, and explain the impacts of eviction on families with school-aged children.
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    11 mins
  • Supporters Take the "Penguin Plunge" for Special Olympics of New Hampshire

    Supporters Take the "Penguin Plunge" for Special Olympics of New Hampshire
    Jan 25 2025
    It's a perfect time of year to get snuggly and stay inside where it's warm - unless you're trying to raise money for the Special Olympics of New Hampshire! This year's Penguin Plunge at Hampton Beach is coming up in just a few days, and people are raising money to help SONH provide sports training and competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Mark Ericson, the Senior Manager of Multimedia for Special Olympics New Hampshire, returns to the show to share details about this year's event and the upcoming Winni Dip in Laconia.
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    8 mins
  • Never Forget: Boston's Holocaust Legacy Foundation Enshrines the Memories of Those Lost

    Never Forget: Boston's Holocaust Legacy Foundation Enshrines the Memories of Those Lost
    Jan 25 2025
    The Holocaust is one of the darkest chapters in human history. Understanding the atrocities that were committed during that time is critical to ensure they are never repeated, but as the years go by, it appears the memory of the horrors of the Holocaust is fading to some, especially those in the younger generations. After a life-changing trip to Poland and the Auschwitz concentration camp, Jody Kipnis co-founded the Holocaust Legacy Foundation, and now, the Foundation's work has led to a new Holocaust museum right here in Boston. Jody joins the show to talk about her trip, the Foundation's work, and the plans for the museum that is already under construction in downtown Boston.
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    26 mins
  • Haircuts and Healing for Black and Latino Men at Boston's "Barbershop Clinic"

    Haircuts and Healing for Black and Latino Men at Boston's "Barbershop Clinic"
    Jan 18 2025
    It can be easier to take the first steps into therapy if you're doing it in a space where you feel comfortable, safe, and part of a community. For centuries, Black and Latino men have used barbershops as places to connect with their neighbors and friends. Black Brown Boston is taking that community tradition and channeling it into "The Barbershop Clinic", hoping to provide a space for Black and Latino men to open up and do some healing. Vania Arroyo, Founder and CEO of Black Brown Boston, and marriage and family therapist Rob Badgett join Nichole this week to talk about the program and their mission.
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    17 mins