Sue and Kendra talked with Sarah Medrano-Palmer,Director of Family Services for Bridges Homeward, a non-profit in Cambridge that has been providing services to kids and families for 150 years. Here in Massachusetts, there are over 9,000 children placed in foster care and about 40% of the kids in out of home placement have a goal of adoption.

Sue and Kendra talked with Sarah Medrano-Palmer, Director of Family Services for Bridges Homeward, a non-profit in Cambridge that has been providing services to kids and families for 150 years. Here in Massachusetts, there are over 9,000 children placed in foster care and about 40% of the kids in out of home placement have a goal of adoption.

Sarah Medrano-Palmer of Bridges Homeward on Exceptional Women

Kendra talked with Sue and her friend/co-author Deirdre Budzyna about their brand new self help book Waking Oz. Waking Oz is described as a guide for women who want to use brains, heart and courage to create a kickass life. It’s available now for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble…

Kendra talked with Sue and her friend/co-author Deirdre Budzyna about their brand new self help book Waking Oz. Waking Oz is described as a guide for women who want to use brains, heart and courage to create a kickass life. It’s available now for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble…

Sue Tabb and Deirdre Budzyna on Exceptional Women

Sue and Kendra talked with Gretta Monahan, Founder & CEO of Gretta Luxe boutique, Grettacole Salon & Day Spa, and the G Spa at Foxwoods Resort; and Caitlyn Mosher Ellis, the Executive Director of Find The Cause Breast Cancer Foundation. The mission of Find The Cause is to fund scientific research on the environmental causes of breast cancer and to educate the public on prevention. Both Gretta and Caitlyn have experienced a breast cancer diagnosis; they are sharing their stories and hoping you’ll join them this Thursday October 24 at the Omni Boston Hotel for the foundation’s Prevention Party. It’s a night to raise awareness, advance funding and hopefully Find The Cause. 

Sue and Kendra talked with Gretta Monahan, Founder &amp; CEO of Gretta Luxe boutique, Grettacole Salon &amp; Day Spa, and the G Spa at Foxwoods Resort; and Caitlyn Mosher Ellis, the Executive Director of Find The Cause Breast Cancer Foundation. The mission of Find The Cause is to fund scientific research on the environmental causes of breast cancer and to educate the public on prevention. Both Gretta and Caitlyn have experienced a breast cancer diagnosis; they are sharing their stories and hoping you’ll join them this Thursday October 24 at the Omni Boston Hotel for the foundation’s Prevention Party. It’s a night to raise awareness, advance funding and hopefully Find The Cause.

Gretta Monahan and Caitlyn Ellis on Exceptional Women

Sue and Kendra talked with acclaimed filmmaker and Boston native Margot Budzyna, about her incredible career (at just 24 yrs old) and her award winning short film RAPT heading to the New Hampshire Film Festival.

Sue and Kendra talked with acclaimed filmmaker and Boston native Margot Budzyna, about her incredible career (at just 24 yrs old) and her award winning short film RAPT heading to the New Hampshire Film Festival.

Margot Budzyna on Exceptional Women

Sue and Kendra talked with Rachel Calabrese, Founder of Confikids, a nonprofit organization that provides the opportunity for every child to build confidence through recreational sports, arts and enrichment programs, regardless of their financial situation.  

Sue and Kendra talked with Rachel Calabrese, Founder of Confikids, a nonprofit organization that provides the opportunity for every child to build confidence through recreational sports, arts and enrichment programs, regardless of their financial situation.

Rachel Calabrese on Exceptional Women

Sue and Kendra talked with Melissa Stern, founder of MEL THE CLOTHING. Mel is a Boston-based fashion designer who designs sparkly gear for a lot of notable people including Tom Brady, Dave Portnoy, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes among others.  She likes to say you can take her clothing from a game …… to a gala.

Sue and Kendra talked with Melissa Stern, founder of MEL THE CLOTHING. Mel is a Boston-based fashion designer who designs sparkly gear for a lot of notable people including Tom Brady, Dave Portnoy, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes among others.  She likes to say you can take her clothing from a game …… to a gala.

Melissa Stern of "Mel The Clothing" on Exceptional Women

Kendra talked with Jessica Van Der Stad and Michele Lee, who shared their commitment to mental health advocacy through their work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Jessica serves as the Executive Director for the Massachusetts Chapter of AFSP. After losing her dad to suicide in 2008, Jessica became involved after seeing a flyer in Starbucks for a local 'Walk to Fight Suicide'. She started as a volunteer with AFSP in California and has been a member of the staff team for 14 years, including the past 4 in Massachusetts.

Michele serves as the Programs Manager for the Massachusetts Chapter; In 2005, Michele’s father, who was a Public Safety officer at Ithaca College, took his own life after struggling with depression. A few years after his death she and her family connected with the AFSP. She started as a volunteer with AFSP in New York and has been a member of the staff team in Massachusetts for 7 years.

Kendra talked with Jessica Van Der Stad and Michele Lee, who shared their commitment to mental health advocacy through their work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Jessica serves as the Executive Director for the Massachusetts Chapter of AFSP. After losing her dad to suicide in 2008, Jessica became involved after seeing a flyer in Starbucks for a local 'Walk to Fight Suicide'. She started as a volunteer with AFSP in California and has been a member of the staff team for 14 years, including the past 4 in Massachusetts.
Michele serves as the Programs Manager for the Massachusetts Chapter; In 2005, Michele’s father, who was a Public Safety officer at Ithaca College, took his own life after struggling with depression. A few years after his death she and her family connected with the AFSP. She started as a volunteer with AFSP in New York and has been a member of the staff team in Massachusetts for 7 years.

Jessica Van Der Stad & Michele Lee on Exceptional Women

Sue and Kendra were thrilled to talk with Lisa Ponte and her daughter Alex who created LP Vibes during the height of the pandemic as a way to promote positive thinking, compassion and self love through affirmation cards. Lisa’s daughter Alex stepped in in 2022 to help create a children’s version of the cards for kids ages 5-12. Lisa and Alex shared their life experiences, their mission and plans for the future of LP Vibes. 

Sue and Kendra were thrilled to talk with Lisa Ponte and her daughter Alex who created LP Vibes during the height of the pandemic as a way to promote positive thinking, compassion and self love through affirmation cards. Lisa’s daughter Alex stepped in in 2022 to help create a children’s version of the cards for kids ages 5-12. Lisa and Alex shared their life experiences, their mission and plans for the future of LP Vibes.

Lisa Ponte, Founder of LP Vibes on Exceptional Women

Sue and Kendra talked with Meghan Melo, a wife, a mother, a mental health counselor and two time cancer survivor who is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Meghan is also a longtime member of Voices of Hope, a non profit organization that raises funds for cancer research through theatrical performances. She shared her journey and hopes to inspire others!

Sue and Kendra talked with Meghan Melo, a wife, a mother, a mental health counselor and two time cancer survivor who is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Meghan is also a longtime member of Voices of Hope, a non profit organization that raises funds for cancer research through theatrical performances. She shared her journey and hopes to inspire others!

Meghan Melo on Exceptional Women

Sue and Kendra talked with Jenn Gulbrand, who is working to empower women to create a life of purpose. Jen is an author, speaker, coach and energy and sound healer. She is the founder of WeBreathe Wellness in Walpole and the creator of the Soul Soiree that will take place on September 14th. Jenn is a dynamic businesswoman with a fascinating second chapter rooted in healing, wellness, and community.

Sue and Kendra talked with Jenn Gulbrand, who is working to empower women to create a life of purpose. Jen is an author, speaker, coach and energy and sound healer. She is the founder of WeBreathe Wellness in Walpole and the creator of the Soul Soiree that will take place on September 14th. Jenn is a dynamic businesswoman with a fascinating second chapter rooted in healing, wellness, and community.

Jenn Gulbrand on Exceptional Women

EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN is the nation's leader in programming by and for women. The show is co-hosted by Morning MAGIC's Sue Tabb and Kendra Petrone and it airs Sunday mornings at 7:30. EW has won multiple prestigious awards including numerous Gracie Allen Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media. EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN has put nearly 600 women in the spotlight. Some of them make headlines, others make things happen quietly...but they are all inspiring. If you'd like to nominate someone to be on EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN, email Sue or Kendra a brief summary of their story. We receive many submissions, and there's no guarantee that yours will be chosen, but we carefully review all of them and appreciate your support.

EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN is the nation's leader in programming by and for women. The show is co-hosted by Morning MAGIC's Sue Tabb and Kendra Petrone and it airs Sunday mornings at 7:30. EW has won multiple prestigious awards including numerous Gracie Allen Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media. EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN has put nearly 600 women in the spotlight. Some of them make headlines, others make things happen quietly...but they are all inspiring. If you'd like to nominate someone to be on EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN, email Sue or Kendra a brief summary of their story. We receive many submissions, and there's no guarantee that yours will be chosen, but we carefully review all of them and appreciate your support.

Exceptional Women

EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN is the nation's leader in programming by and for women. The show is co-hosted by Morning MAGIC's Sue Tabb and Kendra Petrone and it airs Sunday mornings at 7:30. EW has won multiple prestigious awards including numerous Gracie Allen Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media. EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN has put nearly 600 women in the spotlight. Some of them make headlines, others make things happen quietly...but they are all inspiring. If you'd like to nominate someone to be on EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN, email Sue or Kendra a brief summary of their story. We receive many submissions, and there's no guarantee that yours will be chosen, but we carefully review all of them and appreciate your support. 

EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN is the nation's leader in programming by and for women. The show is co-hosted by Morning MAGIC's Sue Tabb and Kendra Petrone and it airs Sunday mornings at 7:30. EW has won multiple prestigious awards including numerous Gracie Allen Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media. EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN has put nearly 600 women in the spotlight. Some of them make headlines, others make things happen quietly...but they are all inspiring. If you'd like to nominate someone to be on EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN, email Sue or Kendra a brief summary of their story. We receive many submissions, and there's no guarantee that yours will be chosen, but we carefully review all of them and appreciate your support.

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