The Chatham Scoop: Local Buzz, Historic Charm, and Pals4Life

Creating Community Through Coffee & Music

What turns a coffee shop into the heart of a community? In this episode, Barb Garside sits down with Dre Towey, founder of Hey Joe & Jam, to explore her journey from Cape Cod summer visitor to full-time Chatham resident and entrepreneur. Dre shares how restoring a historic building led to the creation of a vibrant coffee shop, live music venue, and nonprofit mission supporting youth arts. She also reflects on her career as a musician, the importance of creative spaces, and why trusting your vision can change your life. 🎧 Hosted by:Barb Garside 🎤 Guest:Dre Towey Dre Towey is the founder of Hey Joe & Jam, a specialty food brand known for its small-batch jams crafted with bold flavors and high-quality ingredients. Through Hey Joe & Jam, Dre focuses on creating unique preserves that combine traditional techniques with creative flavor profiles, bringing artisanal food products to customers who value craftsmanship and quality. 💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ Why Chatham became home ✔️ The story behind Hey Joe & Jam ✔️ How coffee, music, and community come together ✔️ Supporting youth through the JAM nonprofit ✔️ Dre's path as a musician and entrepreneur ✔️ Lessons in creativity, resilience, and leadership ✔️ Hidden gems around Cape Cod 🎙 Connect with Dre Towey: 🌐 Website → https://www.heyjoeandjam.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/heyjoejam/ 🎙 Connect with Barb Garside: 🌐 Website → https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/ [https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/coastalchatham/ [https://www.instagram.com/coastalchatham/] 🔖 Don't forget to FOLLOW ⭐ and SHARE this episode with someone who loves community, creativity, and great conversations.

Finding Home Through Stories

How do stories help children navigate life's biggest challenges? In this heartfelt episode, Barb Garside welcomes author Elizabeth Rudnick to discuss her journey from Cape Cod summers to Disney Publishing and her latest children's book, First Night at Dad's. Elizabeth shares behind-the-scenes stories from her publishing career, her experience adapting beloved Disney stories for young readers, and the deeply personal inspiration behind writing a book to support children experiencing divorce and family transitions. This conversation explores parenting, creativity, resilience, and the lasting impact that books can have on both children and adults. 🎧 Hosted by: Barb Garside 🎤 Guest: Elizabeth Rudnick 💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ How Elizabeth built a career in publishing ✔️ Behind-the-scenes insights from Disney Publishing ✔️ The inspiration behind First Night at Dad's ✔️ Why children's emotional experiences deserve attention ✔️ How books can help families navigate difficult conversations ✔️ The realities of balancing motherhood and creativity ✔️ Why Cape Cod continues to inspire her work 🎙 Connect with Elizabeth Rudnick: 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/elizabethrudnick/ 🌐 Website → https://www.elizabethrudnick.com/ 🎙 Connect with Barb Garside: 🌐 Website → https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/ [https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/coastalchatham/ 🔖 Don't forget to FOLLOW ⭐ and SHARE this episode with someone who believes in the power of storytelling.

Community, Connection & Making Waves for Good

What happens when a fun idea between friends turns into a movement that changes lives? In this inspiring episode, Barb Garside welcomes Jo-Ellen Erickson to discuss community, entrepreneurship, real estate, and the incredible story behind Witches on the Water. From her first summers on Cape Cod to helping lead one of the region's most successful grassroots fundraisers, Jo-Ellen shares lessons about relationships, resilience, service, and finding purpose through community involvement. Listeners will discover how local nonprofits are strengthened through creative fundraising, why organizations like Latham Centers matter, and how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference. 🎧 Hosted by: Barb Garside 🎤 Guest: Jo-Ellen Erickson 💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ The story behind Witches on the Water ✔️ How community relationships create opportunity ✔️ Why volunteering changes lives ✔️ The impact of local nonprofits on Cape Cod ✔️ Lessons from decades in real estate leadership ✔️ How small ideas can create lasting change ✔️ Why preserving community traditions matters 🎙 Connect with Jo-Ellen Erickson: 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jmee6029/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-ellen-m-erickson-0b1b0965/ 🎙 Connect with Barb Garside: 🌐 Website → https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/ [https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/coastalchatham/ 🔖 Don't forget to FOLLOW ⭐ and SHARE this episode with someone who loves stories of community impact.

The Chatham Scoop: Local Buzz, Historic Charm, and Pals4Life

What if the future you're meant to create begins with a feeling of belonging long before it becomes a reality? In this powerful episode, host Barb Garside welcomes local writer and insider Amy Tagliaferri to explore the vibrant pulse of Chatham. From arrival as a teenage mother's helper to building a legacy of connection through her beloved newsletter, Amy explores the concept of community and why many of life's greatest transformations start when we intentionally choose to support those around us. This episode is a reminder for every woman navigating uncertainty, reinvention, growth, or transition that the middle of the story is not the end. Listeners will hear why local advocacy matters, the role intuition played in Amy's lifelong stay on the Cape, and how the Pals4Life Foundation provides vital assistance to hospitality workers experiencing catastrophic events. 🎧 Hosted by: Barb Garside 🎤 Guest: Amy Tagliaferri 💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ The story behind "The Scoop" newsletter ✔️ Why intuition matters during seasons of town growth ✔️ How personal reinvention starts before certainty ✔️ Why women often thrive when leading community initiatives ✔️ The power of local hospitality networks and belonging ✔️ What to expect from future community-driven episodes ✔️ Actionable ways to move forward by volunteering in your neighborhood 🎙 Connect with Amy Tagliaferri: 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amytag56/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tagliaferri-3136368/ 🎙 Connect with Barb Garside: 🌐 Website → https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/ [https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/coastalchatham/ 🔖 Don't forget to FOLLOW ⭐ and SHARE this episode with someone who needs it.

From Wall Street to Main Street Mahjong: Meet Jill Boudreau

What happens when a successful real estate professional decides to leave her comfort zone and hike 2,200 miles across America? In this episode of Chatham Coffee Tour, Barb Garside sits down with entrepreneur and adventurer Jill Boudreau to discuss her remarkable journey from banking and real estate to Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and founder of Main Street Mahjong. Jill shares memories of growing up visiting Chatham, why Cape Cod became a second home for her family, and how a simple search for mahjong tiles inspired the launch of one of Chatham’s newest small businesses. The conversation explores the lessons she learned on the Appalachian Trail, the growing popularity of mahjong, and how community, connection, and lifelong curiosity continue to shape her next chapter. If you love stories about entrepreneurship, reinvention, adventure, and Cape Cod living, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Hosted by: Barb Garside 🎤 Guest: Jill Boudreau Jill Boudreau is a longtime Chatham summer resident, entrepreneur, former banking executive, Columbia MBA graduate, and founder of Main Street Mahjong. She completed a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and continues to inspire others through her willingness to embrace new challenges and adventures. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Chatham became a second home for Jill and her family ✔️ What inspired her Appalachian Trail thru-hike ✔️ Lessons learned from living unplugged for five months ✔️ How Main Street Mahjong came to life ✔️ Why mahjong has become such a popular social activity ✔️ The importance of supporting local businesses ✔️ Favorite places to relax and recharge in Chatham 🎙 Connect with Jill: 🌐 Website → https://mainstreetmahjong.com/ [https://mainstreetmahjong.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jillaboudreau/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellesleyluxuryrealestate/ 🎙 Connect with Barb: 🌐 Website → https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/ [https://barbaragarside.exprealty.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/coastalchatham/ 🔖 Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 and leave a COMMENT 💬 below.