The Zero Hour

Meet Dr. Jeff Quebec, boarding school admissions professional, expert (he studied the transformative impact of boarding schools as his doctoral thesis,) educational consultant, and Hockey Prep Showcase owner! Learn about boarding schools, about Jeff's journey to finding boarding schools and a future career as a teacher and admissions professional and business owner--here--on the Zero Hour!  

Meet Patrick Finn, old friend and colleague of Christine, and a committed educator, coach, father, husband, teacher and entrepreneur. After many years as an admissions professional and independent school leader, Patrick took the plunge to go off on his own to build a vision that would bring consultants, schools and programs together. What began as an idea that he was shopping around after hours among colleagues at conferences turned into School Connections, which is his vision and has helped consultants and schools come together to learn about the many programs and boarding school options out there, facilitating connection, conversation and learning through an intense day and a half of short, scheduled meetings and networking in gorgeous settings all over the United States and globally. Please join us in welcoming Patrick and hearing about his zero hour story!  

Please meet friend of The Zero Hour, Peter Thomas, a.k.a. the cowboy. Peter is an entrepreneur, inventor, actor, author, father, and let's not forget, husband. Instead of describing him as self-made, which he will refute, Marc likes to describe him as self-built. From the rural Pacific Northwest, "the cowboy" experienced his zero hour moment as a child, and started coding before he was 10. He has an incredible story that's a pretty darned interesting journey! Ladies and gentlemen, please meet Peter Thomas!

In Episode 34, Marc and Christine welcome Abbie Rosenberg, founder of the Mental Health Collaborative, a Massachusetts nonprofit. We are super excited as Abbie shares her zero-hour story--learn how she came to found her vision to make mental health literacy a reality for as many students, parents, educators, and community leaders as is humanly possible. Marc and Christine were thrilled to be able to have Abbie share her inspiring story with us!

In Episode 33, Marc and Christine speak to friend of the Zero Hour, Duncan Bruce, who shares the zero hour in his life that took him from being a full-time musician and creative to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to helping non-profits thrive. Join us for a lively and candid conversation with Duncan, a former 3-Time Billboard charting recording artist. His single, “Find You Now,” featured hip-hop mogul Rick Ross that reached #6 on the Billboard Charts Top 10. Duncan is the Founder and CEO of startup: www.givecredit.co, a charitable credit processing company that launched in 2020. 

Join us for the L.L. Keith Bernard Episode. And yes, the "L.L." stands for "Ladies Love." Keith is an eloquent speaker, a natural storyteller with a tremendous sense of humor and style. Identified early in his life as a gifted young student, Keith took a chance and attended boarding school in Lakeville, CT then went off to Harvard University and Columbia Business School. Please join us as we talk to Keith and learn about his Zero Hour and as he reflects on life, love, professional paths and passions.       

Marc and Christine were thrilled to spend time with Allison Iantosca and her journey to joining her family's business and growing it after a career as an actor, and all that it's led to in terms of creativity, leadership, parenting and navigating life. Allison is an unbelievably generous, articulate and thoughtful human being and we had so much fun talking to her. Join us for an engaging interview with someone who leads with heart, first and foremost!

Bobby is a retired NHL forward and 2018 USA Hockey Olympian. He is also an incredibly humble and thoughtful husband, dad, and coach. Please tune in to the zero hour to hear about Bobby's journey, and to hear his advice to parents, young athletes and to all of us who aspire to apply the lessons we learn through sports and other pursuits that translate into important life lessons and wisdoms.  

Ladies and gentlemen, please meet Tucker McIntosh! If the name seems familiar, it's because Tucker's sibling Eloise spoke to us many episodes ago! Tucker chose the route of D1 hockey, pursuing the gap year so many male D1 hockey players choose. Tucker reflects on his college years, the path that D1 male hockey players choose, the unconditional love and support of his family, and the sage advice of his grandfather...as he begins his final season as a member of the SLU Varsity hockey team.

The bionic man has got nothing on Dave McGillvray. One might call him the modern-day Forrest Gump, (from a running perspective,) and he is perhaps the inspiration for the character.  Who runs from Medford, Oregon to Medford, Massachusetts? Dave has run more miles in his life than most people have driven a car, and he has given more of himself to people and to empowering groups than most will ever do in multiple lifetimes. We are moved by his truly heroic and selfless efforts, both personally and professionally, as a mentor, author, speaker and philanthropist. The zero hour welcomes our hometown champion, Dave McGillvray who ran his 51st Boston marathon this year. 

Christine and Marc are proud to introduce Dave McGillvray, legend as he shares his zero hour moments with us.