Building Boston & Beyond

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 of color.   Sonia Chang-Díaz Website: www.soniachangdiaz.com Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

Tanisha Sullivan, a candidate for Secretary of State of Massachusetts, is an attorney, former chief equality officer of the Boston Public Schools, and President of the Boston chapter of the NAACP.  Tanisha believes it's time for change by increasing government transparency and building a stronger and more vibrant democracy for all. Tanisha Sullivan's campaign website:TanishaSullivan.com Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Our social media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

Chris Doughty is one of two Republican candidates running for Governor of Massachusetts; Chris joins as he discusses his experience as a businessman and how he will govern if elected. Chris Doughty's campaign website: chrisforma.com Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Social Media pages Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

Democratic candidate for Massachusetts State Auditor, Chris Dempsey shares his commitment to public service and passion for change.  Visit Chris Dempsey Website Visit our website: BuildingBostonandBeyond.com Building Boston & Beyond social media pages. Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

Welcome to Building Boston & Beyond, here is a bonus clip of our recent episode with Chef Abby Gray of Cooking with Abby as she talks about her client's favorite dishes and reminisces about her family's cooking.  Cooking with Abby's website: CookingWithAbby.com Visit our website: https://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Building Boston & Beyond social media pages. Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

This week’s guest is Abby Gray, private chef, and owner of Cooking with Abby Culinary School located South of Boston in Norwell, Massachusetts. Abby’s background and path to her realizing her dream are inspiring. From politics to publishing to event planning – Abby combined these skills -- adding in her passion for cooking -- and reinvented herself. Abby brings to the table motivating energy -- To those of us who may be thinking of career change --- as her story is a testament that it is never too late. Cooking with Abby's website: CookingWithAbby.com Visit our website: https://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com Building Boston & Beyond social media pages. Twitter: @building_boston Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

Worcester is the 2nd largest city in New England with the largest chamber of commerce. Joining Building Boston and Beyond today to talk about Worcester’s economic growth, its diverse landscape, and the many resources available to new businesses is Worcester Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tim Murray.

2022 is here.  Let’s kick off the New Year on a positive note beginning with strength, wellness, and confidence.  Beth Whitney of Milton’s Fitness Unlimited speaks to achieving happier, healthy lives through a balanced lifestyle.  Beth joins Building Boston & Beyond to share the uniqueness of Fitness Unlimited’s community. 

A woman-owned small business – Top Shelf Cookies - finds a home in Dorchester where the community has embraced owner Heather Higgins Yunger’s presence, job creation, and unique variety of cookies.  Top Shelf Cookies website: https://topshelfcookies.com/ Top Shelf Cookies Instagram: @topshelfcookies Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com On Twitter: @Building_Boston On Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond

The Cambridge City Council Election is approaching with less than a month away.  Nineteen candidates, including 8 incumbents, vying for one of 9 seats. Running for a seat on the council – is native Paul Toner. Paul joins Building Boston and Beyond to share his vision for Cambridge.  Paul Toner's Website: https://www.tonerforcambridge.com Visit our website: http://www.buildingbostonandbeyond.com On Twitter: @Building_Boston On Instagram: @buildingbostonandbeyond