
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.
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.
Episodes

Jan 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
17 min
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.
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May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025
14 min
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
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Feb 13, 2025
Feb 13, 2025
13 min
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
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Nov 27, 2024
Nov 27, 2024
11 min
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
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Nov 13, 2024
Nov 13, 2024
8 min
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
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Oct 3, 2024
Keli Savage | CVS Health
Oct 3, 2024
Oct 3, 2024
12 min
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.
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Aug 29, 2024

Jul 25, 2024
Scott Pollack - Urban Land Institute-Boston
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
15 min
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.

Jun 27, 2024
CVS Workforce Initiatives
Jun 27, 2024
Jun 27, 2024
16 min
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.

Jun 20, 2024
