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
Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 30 Lindsay LaBonte This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Lindsay LaBonte who is the Branch Manager at Applied Mortgage. Lindsay talks about her expertise with home buying/mortgages and touches on the past, present and future for home buyers. Not only is she a Branch Manager but, she also has… 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
Forrest McSweeney shares how the Uplift project is making a difference one family at a time through small business grants in rural villages of Guyana, South America. -Produced and Hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 25 Forrest McSweeney Easthampton’s 191 public cable channel Easthampton Media’sYouTube This program is also… Continue reading
Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 24 Andrew Morehouse This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Andrew Morehouse, the Executive Director of The Food Bank of Western Mass. Andrew shares his 20 year history with the food bank and all the great values they bring to the Western Mass. community! -Produced and Hosted by James Sullivan… Continue reading
Who is James Sullivan? The spotlight is turned in this special interview with the creator and producer of Pioneer Valley Life, an informative conversational program highlighting the interesting people and aspects of living in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. Thomas Draudt hosts this episode bringing us through James’s long diverse career path. -Produced… Continue reading
We’re pleased to announce Pioneer Valley Life episode 20 with guest Caroline Ruderman. This episode of Pioneer Valley Life features Caroline Ruderman who is a Reiki & Intuition Mentor. Caroline shares her journey of becoming a Reiki teacher. -Produced by James Sullivan Easthampton’s 191 public cable channel Upcoming air times: Today at 9:00 PM… Continue reading
Pioneer Valley Life with guest Tony Vacca Tony shares how his experience with his family and the evolving music of the times opened his mind to the various intonations and beats of musical expression that would eventually lead him on a varied and well traveled music career. Tony also gives a performance to share… Continue reading