“Pops to the People” Discover the inspiration for Crooked Stick Pops and its community centered growth with the company founder Julie Tuman. Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 36 Julie Tuman Premiers Tuesday Easthampton’s 191 Public cable channel at 12:00pm Southampton’s 191 PEG cable channel… Continue reading
Building Connections, Boston Politics, and Blurred Boundaries Homar Gomez shares his experience with getting acclimated to state politics in Boston and his new role as Massachusetts Hampshire District 2 State Representative. – Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 25 Homar Gomez Easthampton’s 191 Public Cable… Continue reading
What Can Elderly Services Provide? This episode features Valerie D’Aquisto, the Associate Director of Programs and Services for Highland Valley Elder Services. Valerie talks about what her role as Associate Director of Programs and Services entails and what they can provide for those in need. – Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted… Continue reading
The Life of An Artist This episode features Nan Parati, a Greenfield Recorder columnist, sign writer, podcaster, former owner of Elmers store, and more. Nan speaks about her life in the arts industry, the meaning of community, and about her span of careers and how that has impacted her life. – Pioneer Valley Life is… Continue reading
Who was the Real Gatsby? This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Mickey Rathbun. One along with many other occupations, Mickey is the author of The Real Gatsby: George Gordon Moore. The Real Gatsby won the 2024 Best Indie Book Award for Family Biography. -Produced and hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode… Continue reading
Brian & Michael Lupario on Western Mass HempPioneer Valley Life – Episode 29Brian and Michael Lupario of Western Mass Hemp join James Sullivan to talk about their journey into hemp cultivation in Chesterfield, MA. They share the therapeutic benefits of hemp, the importance of quality and transparency, and their passion for helping people find non-intoxicating… Continue reading
Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 28: Tara Brewster In Episode 28 of Pioneer Valley Life, host James Sullivan sits down with Tara Brewster, Vice President of Business Development and Director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank. Tara shares insights on opening a new branch in Easthampton, her deep connection to local nonprofits, and the creative… Continue reading
Getting to Know Nicole LaChapelle This new episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Nicole LaChapelle, who is the Mayor of Easthampton, MA. Nicole talks about her career history which led her to becoming a mayor. -Produced by James Sullivan (2025 E•Media Producer of the Year) Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 27 Nicole LaChapelle Easthampton’s… Continue reading
“We will all be affected” Bill Newman a Civil Right & Civil Liberties Lawyer visits the Pioneer Valley Life stage for a lively discussion of current events and threats to civil liberties in the United States. We hope that you enjoy this free and open discussion on matters affecting our community and the world at… Continue reading
Producer of the Year! James Sullivan of Pioneer Valley Life 2025 E•Media Annual meeting Recap Beginning with a brief recap of the year’s accomplishments by executive director Jeff Mastroianni. President of the E•Media board of directors, Chris Ferry followed Jeff with a heart felt appreciation for E•Media and Jeff Mastroianni’s support of the… Continue reading