“As a people we try to stand on our feet first to be able to assist and support and help others.” – Thondup Tsering On this episode of Pioneer Valley Life, Thondup Tsering talks about the ties between the Pioneer Valley and Tibetan refugees going back to the 90s. -Pioneer Valley Life is produced and… Continue reading
James Sullivan sits down with returning guest Forrest McSweeney to discuss his recent trip to Guyana and give an update on his Uplift Project. -Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 38 Forrest McSweeney Part 2 Premiers Thursday at 7:00pm on: Easthampton’s 191 Public cable channel … Continue reading
Making Easthampton a place where everyone can stay. James Sullivan sits down to talk with guests Ilene Roizman and Tracy-D’Unger of the Easthampton Tenants Union. -Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 37 Illene Roizman & Alex Tracy-D’Unger Premiers: Easthampton’s 191 Public cable channel Thursday at… Continue reading
“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
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