Don Was, Grammy award winning producer, musician, filmmaker, and president of Blue Note Records, talks about his career, his influences, and what differentiates the musicians in the Folk Americana Hall of Fame inaugural class of inductees.

Hank Phillippi Ryan, Emmy-winning investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH – TV and bestselling author of 15 novels of suspense, provides keen insights on her early television career, her unique and incredibly successful creative process, and her relentless pursuit of justice.

Todd Zion, founder and CEO of Akston Biosciences provides keen insights on the explosion of pet and companion animals ownership in the United States and the corresponding focus on keeping them healthy through new medicines and immunotherapies.

Amy Shei, President and CEO of the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts and Jenna Day, Director of Development at RCAP Solutions speak knowledgeably and caringly about the health impact to nearly half a million Massachusetts residents that rely on unregulated drinking water from private wells.

George Howard, noted record label executive, artist representative, media advisor/investor and Berklee College of Music professor, talks with Mike Christian about music licensing, support for the arts, and Berklee’s new licensing application, RAIDAR.

Julie Bauke, Founder and Chief Career Strategist with The Bauke Group weighs in on how difficult this environment is for workers who want to find new jobs and how challenging it is for employers to recruit and retain quality employees.

Actor Jamie Hector and four of the current participants in Moving Mountains, a nonprofit theater-based youth organization that Jamie founded in 2007, talk passionately about how the organization provides access and opportunity for youth to learn the creative and business sides of the Arts. Jamie is best known for his prominent roles on The Wire and Bosch.

Jordan Rich, iconic Boston broadcaster and long-time host of the Jordan Rich Show, discusses his notable career in radio, podcasting, production, public speaking and charitable endeavors. In addition, Jordan speaks candidly about his recent battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Tom Rush legendary folk musician and advisory board member for the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, talks about his 60+ year career in music, his new album, and keen observations around the FARHOF inaugural class of inductees.