Women Behind the Mic

From news and traffic reports to talk radio and pop music playlists, local radio hosts bring personality to South Shore airwaves. While the media landscape continues to evolve across on-air and digital platforms, these four local women continue to connect with listeners and keep people tuning in.  By Sydney Hemmer  Photography by Zoe Stoner Lisa … Read more

Crack, Bam, Dot

Discover why mahjong is taking over the South Shore, one tile at a time. By Joey Macari Photography by Zoe Stoner Gretchen Robards never set out to start a movement. She just wanted to play a game. It began on Cape Cod, the way many great summer traditions do; over laughter, snacks and the clacking … Read more

Scenic Sanctuary

A historic Marshfield farm is being restored and reimagined as a tranquil wellness retreat. By Jennifer H. McInerney Photography by Kjeld Mahoney On the banks of Little’s Creek in Marshfield, a salty breeze floats over an expanse of marshland, casting tiny ripples over the water and causing the leaves on a nearby tree to flutter … Read more

Reneé MacMurray 

Reneé MacMurray Owner of MacMurray Art & Wellness Studio reneemacmurrayfineart.com With a paintbrush in hand and a creative imagination, professional artist and muralist Reneé MacMurray transforms blank walls and canvas into vibrant works of art. The owner of MacMurray Art & Wellness Studio in Norwell, Reneé has spent more than 30 years bringing her passion … Read more

Anne Marie Paul

Anne Marie Paul Co-Founder and President of DanceSport Boston DanceSportBoston.com Jenifer Pinkham is a founding partner of the law firm Phifer Pinkham, LLC. Her areas of expertise include employment law, civil, business and probate litigation, probate administration, special education advocacy and appeals, and intellectual property law. She is also a frequent lecturer and speaker on various … Read more

Lisa Ryan

Lisa Ryan Principal & Founder of Star HR Consulting, LLC starhrconsulting.com After nearly three decades in corporate human resources, Lisa Ryan knew that she wanted to get back to the work that fueled her passion—helping organizations and small businesses build strong teams and empowering individuals to take the next step in their careers. In 2020, … Read more

Nancy Gaudet

Nancy Gaudet Founder and President at Type One Families 617-448-2910, typeonefamilies.org Nancy Gaudet will never forget the day her son was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes when he was just 9 years old. That life-altering news had the Plymouth resident seeking hope and support from others who were also coping with this lifelong condition. As … Read more

Nikki Grifone

Nikki Grifone Owner of NMG Marketing & Events nmgevents.com For Hull resident Nikki Grifone, event planning wasn’t initially a career she set out to pursue—it was a passion she discovered by following her instinct to help others. While a student at Southern New Hampshire University, she organized a donation drive and fundraiser for a family … Read more

Simone Bernstein

Simone Bernstein Founder of Spark by Simone sparkbysimone.com For Simone Bernstein, connection has always been at the heart of her work. The owner of Barre3 in Brookline, she spent years building a loyal community around movement and wellness. When one of her studios closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, she looked for a new way to … Read more

Briana Torrey and Isabella DiMare

Briana Torrey Founder / CEO of Brisa Aesthetics | AGACNP-BC Isabella DiMare Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner at Brisa Aesthetics brisaaesthetics.com After many years of working a high-stress job as an acute care nurse practitioner, Briana Torrey was ready for a change of pace. She decided to combine her clinical expertise with her passion for beauty and … Read more

Beth McGrath

Beth McGrath REALTOR® at William Raveis Real Estate | Hingham 843-864-1722 / Beth.McGrath@raveis.com After nearly two decades in the corporate events industry, Beth McGrath — President of the Board of the Hingham Downtown Association, Co-President of the Hingham Newcomers Club, and a proud South Shore resident — turned her talent for relationship-building into a thriving … Read more

Shannon Brooks

Shannon Brooks Certified Nurse Practitioner/Owner of Skinplicity Medical Spa 508-807-0630, skinplicitymedicalspa.com A certified women’s health nurse practitioner, Shannon Brooks has always had a passion for skincare and wellness. After working in the aesthetics industry for many years, Shannon realized the power of being able to help women feel confident in their own skin. “It inspired … Read more