Joe Pardavila is a veteran media professional who has produced more than 10,000 hours of podcasts and radio. A former personality on New York’s 95.5 PLJ with the “Scott & Todd in the Morning” show, he is also the bestselling author of Good Listen: Creating Memorable Conversations in Business and Life. Today, Joe shares unfiltered takes on creativity, communication, and personal growth through his videos, blogs, and podcasts.

On this episode of Becoming Next On Scene, we welcome back Emmy Award–winning director and nationally recognized sake expert Marina Giordano for her third appearance on the show. By day, Marina is a powerhouse behind the camera at Channel 7, and by night she’s one of the country’s leading voices on the art and culture of sake. Five years ago, Marina noticed a gap in New England’s cultural scene: sake was largely unknown and underrepresented. Determined to change that, she launched Sake Day East, which has now grown into one of Boston’s most unique and celebrated cultural festivals. In this conversation, we cover:    •    How Marina first fell into the world of sake and cultural events.    •    The evolution of Sake Day East from small beginnings to a 5-year tradition.    •    Behind-the-scenes challenges and leadership lessons in running a festival.    •    What attendees can expect at this year’s 5th anniversary celebration.    •    Marina’s personal legacy in shaping Boston’s cultural and culinary landscape. Whether you’re a sake enthusiast, a lover of cultural festivals, or curious about what it really takes to grow an idea into a lasting tradition, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to raise a glass

In this powerful episode, we're diving deep with Timm Heffron, Owner and Head Instructor of Swimm with Timm, a thriving swim school with nearly 30 employees and a mission rooted in confidence, trust, and fun. With over 20 years of experience, Timm shares how he turned his lifelong love of swimming into a movement — one that breaks the stigma around learning to swim at any age, especially for adults, and creates a safe space for neurodivergent learners. But Timm's journey isn't just about swimming. He opens up about navigating bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a personality disorder — all while growing a successful business and leading a team with heart. If you’ve ever faced fear, self-doubt, or felt like you had to “have it all together” to chase your dreams, this conversation is for you. Tune in to get inspired, feel seen, and learn what it really means to build a life — and business — with purpose.

Susan is a Relationship Coach and Public Speaker, who is passionate about helping people to feel confident and empowered in their lives.  Her specialties include dating, relationships, divorce, self-confidence, mindset and communication. More specifically, she helps singles to date more successfully, couples to strengthen their connection, and people going through divorce to navigate the process with more confidence and peace of mind. She coaches individuals and couples, facilitates support groups, and loves to teach.  Susan has her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and was a therapist for over 20 years. Her extensive background in psychology, therapy and coaching gives her a unique perspective in helping people to achieve greater joy, satisfaction and success in their relationships and in all areas of their lives.    Check out Susan : https://www.susantrotterphd.com/

Nathaniel Cooke Jr. is a dynamic leader in the brand partnerships arena, bringing over a decade of experience in securing and executing high-impact collaborations that have generated millions in revenue. With a proven track record across culture, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors, Nathaniel has worked with an impressive roster of brands and public figures, including the NBA, Indy 500, Rucker Park, Big 12 Conference, Lids, Monster Energy, Tracy Morgan, and USA Flag Football. Renowned for his strategic acumen and ability to navigate the ever-evolving partnership landscape, Nathaniel specializes in elevating brand visibility, driving audience engagement, and creating meaningful connections between brands and their communities. His ability to identify untapped opportunities and deliver measurable results has made him a go-to expert for organizations seeking innovative, culturally relevant collaborations. A relentless connector and creative thinker, Nathaniel continues to shape the future of brand partnerships with vision, purpose, and impact.  

Megha Patil, Founder and CEO of Happy Lilliput and based in Boston, is a fashion business consultant dedicated to sustainability and social impact. Through her brand, she gives back to the community by creating employment opportunities for marginalized groups, particularly women in India. By embracing low MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) practices, she supports small-scale production that reduces waste and aligns with sustainable values. Her focus on zero-waste production and ethical practices ensures that artisans and small businesses are fairly compensated while preserving traditional craftsmanship. Megha also bridges the gap between Indian artisans and global markets by collaborating with American designers. Through her multiple ventures, she promotes slow fashion and responsible consumerism, fostering both economic empowerment and environmental sustainability.Through Happy Lilliput, I’ve created a fashion brand that not only brings whimsical, eco-friendly clothing to life but also empowers marginalized communities in India. My mission is to merge creativity with purpose, helping others turn their dreams into reality while making a positive impact on the world.

Our podcast is back this week with the amazing Tiffy G! Tiff is an International Fashion Columnist with a blog who now has over 700,000 readership!   Tune in to get inspired :)    Next On Scene 10 year anniversary celebration : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-on-scene-10-year-anniversary-fashion-show-supporting-humankind-tickets-1295244092949?aff=oddtdtcreator

Christine Murphy is a Nurse Practitioner of 21 years, and a Registered Nurse since 1995. She graduated from Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Curry College, and received  Master's Degree in Nursing from UMASS Boston in 2002, the same year she became a licensed Nurse Practitioner through ANCC. ​ After twelve years at Brockton Hospital (known now as Signature Healthcare), Christine became a primary care provider. While Christine has always been passionate about helping her patients, she was looking for more flexibility to accommodate her family. After completing continuing education courses, Christine opened up her first wellness clinic in Lakeville, and Moi Health and Wellness was born. ​ Today, Christine and the Moi Health and Wellness team are committed to helping their patients with medical weight loss, women's and men's health support, anti-aging skincare products, skin rejuvenation treatment, neuromodulator injections, sexual wellness and more. 

Mari Cartagenova is an Award Winning Psychic Medium, Animal Communicator and best-selling Author with clients from all over the globe. She specializes in heartfelt messages from both passed loved ones as well as living or passed fur babies. When you sit with Mari you can really feel the presence of your loved one.   Check her out today www.mediummari.com

Nicole Nell, better known as DJ Nicki Nell, is the president of an award winning multi-op production company called Visual Sound Productions, Inc. Born and raised in Springfield, MA, she was no stranger to the spotlight. For 15 years she was a competitive dancer a part of the United States Dance Team. She performed and traveled across the world showcasing her talent. Her passion for music soon took a 180 degree turn when she became a full time professional DJ. She went from being the dancer to being the one that made people dance. ​ DJ Nicki Nell is known for her infectious personality and her ability to interact with the audience. She doesn’t just scratch and blend music seamlessly, but she creates an experience for the guests with her performance quality that is unmatched. Her expertise in both private and club events makes her a seasoned professional where she has become an educator in the entertainment industry and featured on such platforms as Crate Hackers, DJ's Vault, Disc Jockey News, and multiple podcasts.   Her success has brought her to become the resident DJ of MGM Springfield, Foxwoods Resort Casino, and Miami HEAT NBA Basketball Team to name a few. She has made guest appearances on the nationally syndicated radio show, The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, and Sirius XM Pitbull's Globalization where she won an international contest to have her mix aired on the international platform.

Kristie is the Yukon Cornelius of casting! She can find anyone! With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Kristie has uncovered a lot in her career.  As the co-owner of a Boston-based modeling agency in the 1990’s, she provided brands with talent described as “younger, hotter and sexier” in a market that had not seen a new agency open in over 20 years. Her exploration continued when she launched Viewfinder Productions in 2004, laying the groundwork to support productions of all sizes in casting, location scouting, crew coordination and budget management.  While contracting with a major toy manufacturer, Kristie realized how little diversity was being represented in the overall messaging. She partnered with several brands to look beyond the expected and find kids who truly represented the scope of their customers. HumanKind, LLC is the culmination of that empowering experience.   Kristie is determined to use her creative powers for good in this industry and to work with clients that don’t just create images, but create meaningful impact, for both our communities and for our culture at large. 

Our podcast is back this week with the amazing Founding Attorney of Foundations Family Law, Jolee Vacchi! Jolee is definitely the go to expert when it comes to Divorce and Domestic Violence when it comes to families.  Learning to cope as peacefully as possible is her and her teams specialty 

Jennifer Cassara, has been in the product world for over 30 years! She has part of super successful launches for businesses who are launching products and is SO excited to share her newest venture! If you are looking for unique ways to bring your product to market successfully, this podcast is for you!

Wendy Vaughan is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner, Injection Specialist and Owner of Stay Beautiful MedSpa in Woburn MA since 2018.    She started her medical career at age 19 working as an Emergency Medical Technician responding to emergencies in Somerville, Chelsea & Everett She also use to be a volunteer firefighter and learned how to navigate burning buildings with full gear on! (So cool!)   Tune in to get inspired by this rockstar.   

We are back this week with Creative Contour by Carla our team makeup artist sharing all about the tips when it comes to utilizing social media makeup tips vs. hiring an expert.   What styles for makeup are coming back? Tune in get inspired!

Join us as we chat with Marketing Expert, Forbes 30 under 30 honoree Adriana Lacy as she continues to see growth and change within the power of AI. 

We are so excited Sake Day East is coming back to Boston for the 4th year in a row! Come join to taste up to 70 Sake's , tasty lite bites and shop some local small businesses!   https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/sake-day-east-2024

Are you ready to stand in your power and become the Leader of Your Life? Today we have the Relationship Mindset Coach and International Speaker, Jackie Roby.  Her mission is she wants to teach women of color and allies (like you) how to find calm in the chaos and to take life into their own hands.  Ready to get inspired? Tune in here and be sure to follow Jackie on social media at @inspiredjourneyconsulting

Buttercup boxes of love inspired after a big family loss sends love while promoting self love.  You are beautiful and you are worthy.   Check them out today: www.buttercupboxesoflove.com

Since starting in 2017, Kate and the Hope Rises Team have raised $600,000+ and changed countless lives through our charitable efforts of love. And they are not stopping anytime soon! Check them out : hoperisesnews.com