Becoming NEXTonSCENE™

Host Jaclyn Zukerman-Delory interviews Diego Andres about his journey from running an HVAC business at 20 to real estate and becoming director of marketing for Smart Boston. They discuss entrepreneurship, money management, mentorship, and the mindset shifts that fueled his growth. Diego shares candid stories from launching a business during the pandemic, mastering street interviews about money, choosing confidence over comfort, and practical takeaways for young founders and creators.

Jaclyn Zukerman Delory sits down with photographer and brand visionary Mariah Gale to explore her journey from pre-med to a 20-year creative career, the psychology of color, overcoming visibility fears, protecting family while building a public brand, and practical mindset tips for creators. Expect shoot stories, rapid-fire favorites, and actionable advice for stepping into your next chapter. Today's episode is brought to you by my Wayfair storefront. I rounded up all my holiday hosting must-haves from the bar cart and food warmers to take-home containers, charcuterie gift setup, and my favorite wine opener. You can shop everything at creatorsold.io...

Today's episode is brought to you by my Wayfair storefront — shop holiday hosting essentials at creatorsold.io/wayfair/JackieZook. Host Jaclyn Zukerman-Delory interviews Amy Pocsik about her journey from accountant to founder of Bold Moves, the role of resilience and intuition in leadership, personal struggles with eating disorders and family challenges, and how she creates impact through coaching, community, and events. They also cover fashion, music, daily life, and Amy’s upcoming book.

Today's episode is brought to you by my Wayfair storefront. I've rounded up all my holiday hosting must-haves from the bar cart and food warmers to take-home containers, charcuterie gift setup, and my favorite wine opener. You can shop everything at creatorsoul.io/wayfair/JackieZuk. Now let's get into the episode. Host Jaclyn Zukerman-Delory interviews Stephanie Kim, a nurse and aesthetic director, about her journey from bedside nursing through burnout and COVID recovery to launching a successful aesthetics business. They discuss blending science with beauty, refusing gatekeeping, creating opportunities, building visibility, and the realities of entrepreneurship.

Host Jaclyn Zukerman Delory sits down with Eunice Weckesser a nurse, mom of two, and founder of Crown the Cool to explore her journey from the ICU to creating daring, soulful interiors. They discuss how design became an emotional escape during COVID, Eunice’s signature use of black and bold patterns, and her mission to make clients feel crowned and seen. The episode also covers Eunice’s path into the International Furnishings & Design Association, the realities of juggling two careers and parenting children on the autism spectrum, and practical confidence tips about visibility, kindness, and living authentically.

In the debut episode of Next On Scene, host Jaclyn sits down with Andrew Delory — a real estate lawyer, broker, husband, dad and survivor of a traumatic brain injury — to explore his unexpected path into law, how recovery reshaped his priorities, and the life lessons he carries into work and family. They discuss balancing career and fatherhood, practical tips for building confidence on camera and social media, and the importance of gratitude, self-care, and showing up authentically. Follow Andrew at @DeloryLaw to connect and learn more.

Host Jaclyn Zukerman-Delory shares the origin story of Next On Scene — from a guest-room podcast to a full-service media house and PR agency focused on helping small businesses and solopreneurs find consistent visibility. She discusses what visibility really means (being of service, not ego), the breakthrough moments that shaped her work (relocation, legal challenges, motherhood), and the importance of mental health and vulnerability in building a sustainable brand. Jaclyn also outlines her vision for an interactive creative space where people can produce content, host shows, and gain confidence — inviting listeners to subscribe and join the journey.

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 f...

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...

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 persp...

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 c...

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...

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 L...

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 pers...

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 d...

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

My maternal grandma, Georgia May, taught me everything there is to know about cooking, always with love and the values of a strong Midwest work ethic. She inspired me to move to NYC and study interior architecture. Still, it wasn't until I combined my career in design and the sweet memories of cooking with my Grandma that  I decided to become a vegan chef, and Sweet Vegan was born. As a small woman-owned business based in Harlem, our mission is twofold: Create fantastic chocolate that is allergen-friendly (Dairy, Nut, Soy, Gluten, and Preservative-Free), and to support our local community and e...

Today our podcast back with the amazing Owner and Designer behind GoodRobe&Co. Six staple piece items in your closet that can be worn up to 30 different ways! Jen informs us on how GR got started and what really is the difference between Fashion and Style!   Tune in to get inspired and check out her website www.goodrobeandco.com

Elise Caira is the founder and owner of Sweat Fixx, Co-Founder of Fixxed and Podcast Host of The Business Muscle Podcast! Within 2.5 years Elise grew Sweat Fixx to 5 locations (Wakefield, Arlington, Southie, Amesbury and Beverly) with no outside investors or partners! Talk about an inspiration! FIXXED a first of its kind recovery studio specializing in quick and effective bodywork techniques such are dry needling, cupping, graston, gun assisted stretching and foam rolling. Elise loves helping others make the jump of opening their own business and hopes to grow her small business consulting and investing in the future. She also is...

Kristina Rex is a reporter for WBZ-TV News. She joined the station in August 2018 from Portland, Maine, where she worked as a general assignment reporter, investigative reporter, and fill-in anchor at WCSH. She started her career in New England as well, working as a morning reporter for WLBZ in Bangor, Maine.   Give her a follow on all socials @kristinarex

In 2019, Amy, an entrepreneur by nature, was turning 60 and her youngest was college-bound. She wanted to create a business helping women, who are naturally other-oriented, focus on themselves, especially as they faced the challenges of being empty nester moms. She created a program, Drive Your Life® to help women get into action. An empty nester mom herself, Amy knew the challenges firsthand and had the coaching experience and empathy to help other women create the best life possible during this new stage. Better Together is the third in a series of in person women’s events Amy has created to give wom...

Today we have the talented Chris Pollone, a National News Correspondent, Experienced Sports Anchor & Reporter, Field Producer. Chris covers major national news stories from New York and other locations across the US. Provide live reports to NBC affiliates across the US, Canada, The Weather Channel, MSNBC, NBC's Early Today, and News Channel client networks around the world.

Today on the podcast we have Co-Founder of RN Esthetics, Michelle Doran! RN Esthetics is an award winning Medical Aesthetic practice with 3 beautiful locations on the North Shore, MA. Founded in 2012, their highly skilled team includes Nurse Practitioners, RNs and Master Estheticians. Their practice combines beauty and medicine to deliver minimally invasive cosmetic treatments with safe and effective results. They are nationally-recognized as Allergan & Galderma Top 500 providers, Hydrafacial Black Diamond practice, ZO Skin Health Blue Diamond & the top Skin Better account in New England. Their practice has received 30+ Best of Northshore (BONS) awards including ‘Best Med Spa’ by Northshore Magazine sinc...

Ifrah is one amazing rockstar wife, mom of two and took a leap of faith when covid hit to start a venture that became a true passion.   From years in Behavioral Therapy, once covid hit, clients transitioned and it was time for Ifrah to make a change.   She was making balloons for her kids parties, family and friends and started to really get hired for bigger companies and this year she has taken the jump to go full time on her own with Wowlloons!   Get ready to get inspired :)

On November 1, 2023, Boston Common Magazine announced welcoming the amazing Janelle! Working on all sides of Media from starting out at Boston Common Magazine to going off on her own to start her own PR agency to back now as publisher, she has one inspiring journey!  ⁠ “It’s an absolute honor to be back with Boston Common and I am excited to join this talented team and continue the mission of highlighting the best that Boston has to offer. We will continue to build upon the magazine’s legacy while exploring new opportunities and partnerships that will enhance our readers’ experience.”⁠

Marina Giordano is known for her amazing background in Television as the TV Director for Channel 7 News in Boston and she now she is making GREAT impact as a Certified Sake Educator!   If you aren't familiar with Sake , tune in to why you should check it out :)    Marina runs sakedayeast.com every September in honor of World Sake Day and also teaches classes in Cambridge MA!

Lindsay is ALWAYS up for a party! She started her a career in working professional sports that led her to her confetti-filled career in special events for the last 15+ years!   A Minnesota native and Midwest gal at heart, Lindsay currently resides in Boston with her husband, twin boys where she strives to turn even the simplest coffee date into a meaningful celebration!    Check out her latest books: theconfettiyeti.com

Join us for the 16th Annual North End Holiday Shop & Stroll will take place on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5 – 9 p.m. in Boston’s North End.    There will also be music and treats at the annual tree lighting at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets by the North End Beautification Committee.   Come celebrate and shop local this holiday season while exploring the festively-decorated streets of Boston’s “Little Italy” and its trendy boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops.   This year’s holiday stroll will feature 15 independently-owned shops, boutiques, and galleries, innovative pop-ups, food, drink and entertaining festivities that will kick off the holiday seaso...

Meet Sam Alteri!   Sam is a High Energy Speaker activation peoples power and potential!   She also is one fabulous Podcast Host and Embodiment + Activation Mentor !   Sam is here to help women get out of their heads, unleash their unapologetic expression and potential and reach new levels of wealth, fulfillment and financial success.