Jeremy Barker is the driving force behind Murphy Door, spearheading its expansion and innovation. From humble beginnings, where he lived out of his car, Jeremy transitioned from a firefighter to building a successful 8-figure business. Under his leadership, Murphy Door has grown into an industry leader and was named the 2022 Indoor Product of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Jeremy has been honored as a finalist for the 2024 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of...

Join me as I walk with Shaheer Mustafa, President and CEO of Hopewell. His vulnerability and authenticity are what make him such an exceptional leader. He leads with a genuine desire to keep learning and growing.

Socrates Rosenfeld is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jane Technologies. A former U.S. Army veteran and Apache helicopter commander, he transitioned to civilian life in 2011 and turned to cannabis for support. However, with cannabis still illegal in Massachusetts at the time, he was limited to the black market, where quality and reliability were uncertain. This frustration, along with the lack of access for fellow veterans, inspired him to co-found Jane Technologies with his brother, Abraham. Launc...

Duncan Remage-Healey joined Embrace Boston in April 2021 as the Director of Advancement and External Affairs. For nearly two decades, Remage-Healey has held integral roles at nonprofits, concentrating on leadership, management, operations and fundraising in the arts, human services, education, biological research, and public interest sectors. He was most recently the Managing Director at Somerville-based Parenting Journey after working in leadership positions in both operations and advancemen...

Sulagna (Dia) Ghosh is a Google's Women Techmakers Ambassador with a background in computational biology and over 10 years of work experience in academia and biotech. As the founder of Joint Family, she is dedicated to building an innovative, inclusive and data driven venture to connect and empower individuals across generations. Earlier this year Joint Family held its very first multigenerational virtual series. This post The Pilot That Got Everyone Talking encapsulates some of the ins...

Niren Chaudhary is the Chairman of the Board of Panera Brands, one of the world’s largest fast casual restaurant companies with nearly 4,000 locations in 10 countries. Prior to becoming Chairman in 2023, Niren served as CEO of Panera Brands. During his four-year tenure, he increased the company’s pace of innovation, strengthened franchisee partnerships and led the creation of a strong, people-first culture, resulting in industry-leading retention rates for GMs and associates, earning Black Bo...

Join me in conversation alongside entrepreneur, investor, coach, and mentor Bob Allard, who has spent his career at the intersection of innovation, business, and people—seeking to find ways to help as many people as possible. A magnet of energy, he’s all about identifying talent, supporting it, and allowing individuals to become the best version of themselves. Join us as we engage in an authentic conversation discussing leadership post-pandemic, reframing fear into opportunity and growth, and...

Join me in conversation alongside my esteemed colleague, Kaya Ramjee, a remarkable individual I've had the pleasure of knowing for just over a year. During our time together, Kaya and I have shared profound discussions on the shared experience of navigating the grief associated with the passing of our beloved sons. Our conversations delve deep into the spectrum of emotions accompanying such experiences, fostering a profound bond of understanding and empathy. Originally from...

In this week’s episode of Well Being Walks, Kip is joined by David G. Breen, principal Designer and Founder of VDA, Inc, an award-winning, full-service, event design and experiential marketing agency. Under David's guidance, VDA achieved remarkable success, including being named "Best In Business" by INC. Magazine in both 2021 and 2022. David and Kip walk through Mount Autumn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA, and talk about their career journeys, opening up communication in the workplace, and just b...

In this week’s episode of Well Being Walks, Kip is joined by Cindy Pierce, Author, Performer, Speaker, Sexuality Educator, Comic Storyteller, Innkeeper and Mom of three young adults. Cindy and Kip walk through Hale Reservation in Dover, MA, and grow from acquaintances to friends as they delve into Cindy’s leadership journey. Cindy takes us through her childhood as the youngest of seven, and how her unique path has shaped her into who she is today – a woman unafraid of failure and excite...

In this week’s Well Being Walks episode, Kip is joined by Amy Pocsik, Founder of Bold Moves business coaching and Co-Founder of the Women's Business League, a national networking community. The pair walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA as Amy shares her story about leaving her job as a CPA and following her entrepreneurial dreams. This episode is a genuine conversation between two women that share a passion for the work they do, centering on human connection and overcoming the chal...

In this week’s episode of Well Being Walks with Kip Hollister, we are joined by Thaddeus Miles, as he speaks about his experiences as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community leader. As the pair takes a chilly stroll around the Lowell River Walk, Thaddeus describes what led him to devote his life to helping others: through his work at MassHousing, his time serving in The US Air Force, and the development of several nonprofits. His dedication to supporting, loving, and seeing th...

In this episode of Well Being Walks, Kip is joined by Juliette Mayers, Founder and CEO of Inspiration Zone – A woman-and-minority-owned business enterprise providing services to companies looking for a holistic approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In addition to being the Founder and CEO of Inspiration Zone, Juliette is a published author and has her own podcast, Entering the Inspiration Zone. Kip and Juliette walk through the Norris Reservation in Norwell and discuss th...

This week’s episode of Well Being Walks with Kip Hollister is the second episode of the two-part series with Jim Derick - President and Co-Founder of SAFE Coalition. They walk again through Noon Hill in Medfield, MA; discussing the devastating loss of Jim’s son, Jack, and how to connect with one another and navigate the grieving process. They discuss the stigma around substance abuse disorder and creating a system that supports those affected. Kip and Jim connect on a soul level, bonding over...

This week’s episode of Well Being Walks with Kip Hollister is the first part of a two-part series. Kip is joined by Jim Derick, President and Co-Founder of SAFE Coalition – a community organization committed to educating and supporting those affected by substance use disorder and mental health concerns across southeastern Massachusetts. Jim’s son, Jack, struggled with these issues which compelled Jim to create this organization. In the first episode, Jack is still with us. The second episode ...

Join us for the first Zoom episode of Well Being Walks! Things were done a bit differently this month as Paul Rubenstein, the Chief People Officer of Visier, is located in Canada. Kip sits outside to instill the essence of nature as Paul describes the story of his shift from data analytics to working in HR. You can tell that he understands what leadership is all about. He talks about the importance of bringing your true self to work. Paul’s story is an interesting one, as he offers a unique p...

In this episode of Well Being Walks, Kip is joined by Quincy Miller – President of Eastern Bank. Join Kip as she gets to know Quincy’s true self for the first time as they walk Neponset River in Milton, MA. They discuss the hardships of managing change throughout the pandemic, how Quincy’s upbringing shaped him into the successful leader he is today, and how human connection has contributed to his success. He has done an immense amount of introspection to position himself to be able to influe...

In this episode of Well Being Walks, Kip is joined by Richard Sparacio – Founder of ÁCIO Consulting, and Professor and Coach of Franchising and Family Business at Suffolk University. Join Kip and Richard as they take a walk through Willard Woods in Lexington, MA. They talk through Richard’s shift from selling the companies he invested in, to the new chapter in his life as a Professor where he speaks on the importance of personal connections. Richard is a believer in the power of growing...

Welcome to season two of Well Being Walks with Kip Hollister. Kip is so excited to be launching this next season, with new episodes released monthly. In this episode, Kip reflects on season one and some of the themes that came up from powerful conversations with many people. She spoke with people from diverse backgrounds and shares a number of recaps from these wonderful moments. Season two will capture many of the same themes and the importance of disconnecting from the outside world to brin...

In this week’s episode of Well Being Walks, Kip walks with Art Papas, Founder and CEO of Bullhorn, Inc., a global leader in software for the staffing and recruiting industry. Kip and Art walk in scenic Centennial Park in Wellesley, MA. Art discusses his journey from math major, to aspiring engineer, to entrepreneur and ultimately, CEO. He also talks with Kip about how being laid off early on in his career presented one of the greatest opportunities for him to follow his pass...