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Building Boston & Beyond

Building Boston & Beyond

Hosted by Lydia Rivera

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Episodes

44

Latest episode

Jan 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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January 8, 2026Episode 4317 min

Nicole Stewart | Executive Director, Boston CASA

Today’s guest on Building Boston & Beyond is Nicole Stewart, Executive Director of Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit serving disadvantaged children and youth in the foster care system who have experienced neglect and abuse.  Visit: https://bostoncasa.org to learn more about the organization.   Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

May 27, 2025Episode 4214 min

Philip Balboni | CEO and Editorial Director GlobalPost Media

Joining Building Boston and Beyond today is Philip Balboni, a journalistic legend and Boston News veteran, as well as an entrepreneur and President and CEO of GlobalPost Media, an international news site focused on helping people deepen their global knowledge.  Visit GlobalPost Media at GlobalPost.com Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter/X: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

February 13, 2025Episode 4113 min

Bonnie Espino | Junior Partner and Certified Tax Preparer of Canton Tax Group

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 Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter/X: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

November 27, 2024Episode 4011 min

Kate Gilbert | Executive Director of Boston Public Art Triennial

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 Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter/X: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

November 13, 2024Episode 398 min

Erin McAleer | President and CEO of Project Bread

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 Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter/X: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

October 3, 2024Episode 3812 min

Keli Savage | CVS Health

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 website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

August 29, 2024Episode 3712 min

Steve Murphy | Suffolk Register of Deeds

July 25, 2024Episode 3615 min

Scott Pollack - Urban Land Institute-Boston

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.

June 27, 2024Episode 3516 min

CVS Workforce Initiatives

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.

June 20, 20241 min

Trailer: CVS Workforce Initiatives

Comming soon on June 27, 2024

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