MAR Advisory, LLC

MAR Advisory stands for Marketing, Advancement, and Relationships.  I connect people, opportunities, and ideas across business, nonprofit, and community sectors. I also provide CMO services and strategic advisory guidance, helping organizations and executive leaders drive growth and create lasting impact by building valuable connections and fostering opportunities.

Principal and Founder

Chief

Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and affect change from the top down.

Chief Member

Nickerson

As the Chief Marketing Officer at Nickerson, I steer our agency's strategic direction, nurturing growth and innovation. We specialize in partnering with forward-thinking brands across sectors like commercial real estate, architecture, sustainability, development, construction, and hospitality. My role extends to collaborating with early-stage B2B product and service companies, empowering them with robust go-to-market strategies that position them for success in their respective industries. In addition to leading Nickerson's marketing efforts, I also serve as CMO for some of our client partners, applying experience and insight to drive their marketing success.

Chief Marketing Officer 

RAVentures

RAVentures is a fast-growing company that owns and operates many fast-growing companies and brands.  Here I led all marketing initiatives for RAVentures' commercial development and real estate divisions, as well as national companies and brands in the hospitality group such as 110 Grill, Oar & Iron, Evviva Trattoria, Apex Entertainment, Kelly's Roast Beef and more.  This includes…

Brand Strategy, Positioning & Messaging 
Loyalty
Digital Transformation 
Content & Communication
Advertising & Media
Digital Marketing, Web & SEO
Social Media & Influencer Programs
Public Relations 
NPS & Customer Experience 
Strategic Partnerships

Chief Marketing Officer

The Thoreau Club

Chief Engagement Officer & Program Director — Thoreau Club & Tim Mayotte Tennis Academy 

Manager, Wellness Programs and Member Services

Effective Marketing

Marketing & Brand Strategist

Matrixone Inc

Senior Manager, Marketing Programs, IBM Partnership

Akamai Technologies

Marketing Program Manager -- Channels

Carat Freeman

Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Advertising and Media 

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I tell stories (mostly true) in my voice.  Stories that #liftup, amplify voices, celebrate community, and connect people. I write about Boston—the city I call home—highlighting its rich history, vibrant culture, and the resilience of the people who make it extraordinary.

Now for the "boring" stuff—except it’s not so boring when you realize connecting people, ideas, and opportunities is my superpower.

As a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and strategic advisor, I craft authentic connections between brands and their audiences. My passion is creating unforgettable brand experiences that drive loyalty, engagement, and growth, aligning marketing strategies with business goals while balancing customer needs and market dynamics.

My expertise includes:

Brand Strategy & Positioning
Digital Marketing
Advertising, Media & Creative Direction
Customer Experience & Analytics
Social Selling

I’ve guided national brands through consumer-driven strategies, using digital innovation and data analytics to lead in a rapidly evolving market.

Leadership, to me, isn’t about fitting in—it’s about creating spaces where others stand in their truths.

Beyond business, I serve my community on boards like The Greg Hill Foundation and Camp Casco, in UVM’s Women in Leadership program, and as a member of Chief, driving representation in executive leadership.

Through MAR Advisory, LLC, I’ve brought my career full circle. MAR—Marketing, Advancement, Relationships—connects leaders, ideas, and strategies to unlock growth, transform truths into stories, and build lasting impact.

Yes, I tell stories. But the best ones? They’re about transformation—yours, mine, and the brands I’m privileged to shape.

Socks.

My daughter was home from college this weekend. She’s 21 now.

We were just sitting around, talking. Nothing big. And then she said something—off the cuff, the way 21-year-olds do.

She said:
“Some of my happiest memories are sitting on your lap while you put on my socks.”

And that was it.

But also—it wasn’t.

Because in that moment, I was right back there. Two decades earlier.

Back to when her little body was practically glued to mine most of the day.

The brushing, the holding, the nursing, the soothing, the patting, the rocking, the carrying…

The socks.

It’s such a small thing. But that’s what got me. That this tiny act of care—that I barely thought about—lodged itself in her memory as happiness. 

As safety. 
As love.

And now she’s grown. 
Grown and smart and brave and so much more than I could have imagined.

Isn’t that what we all hope for? 
As parents? 
That they rise far beyond us?

And still, some part of me just wants to pull her onto my lap again and tug socks over those tiny, perfect, baby feet.  

And what if I did that, right now?  What if I tried?   Would she let me? 

And wouldn’t it be great if we could jump around in the timeline of our life. 

📷 circa 2004

Amy Reinert

Mel Robbins bothers me.

And I’ve learned to pay attention to that feeling.

Listen, I’m no hater. That’s not what this is. This is something else.

She bothers me because she did it. She really did it. She reinvented. She got honest. She rebuilt her life in midlife—and it worked. Not just a pivot. A real, new life. 

Meaning, success, purpose, service…all of it.

And yes, that should inspire me. And it does. But not in a comfortable way. Not in a “wow, good for her” way. It hits more like: “Oh shit. I want that.”

The day I met her, she looked me in the eye, said my name, and gave me a moment. She was fully present—no rush, no polish, just real.  And I’m not someone special in her life. 

So let me be clear: when I say she bothers me, I don’t mean it in a negative or petty way. I mean it in the truest sense.

To be bothered is to feel something stir. It’s when someone’s story touches a part of your own you haven’t fully claimed or named yet.  It’s discomfort with a message you weren’t expecting but can’t un-hear.

That’s what happened.

I’ve spent my life showing up, giving, connecting, holding space, lifting others, loving fully. I’ve done meaningful work, and I carry real pride in that. 

But I’ve also underachieved—maybe not by your definition, but by mine. And I’ve over-given. I’ve waited for things to work out. Trusted the timing. Assumed the return would match the effort.

And the truth is, it doesn’t always.  
That’s not a pity party.  
That’s just life, for most of us. 
And at some point, we wake up to that.

So yes—I’m proud of who I am. And I’m also disappointed in where I’m not. 

That’s the tension I live in.  
Where “more” still exists.  
But for how long?

And standing in front of Mel Robbins brought it right to the surface.

I didn’t feel lit up.
I felt bothered.
Because she’s done the thing that I want to do.
Because she reminds me I’m not done.
Not even close.

And now I have to decide what to do about that.

I wanted to name her Pinky (Tuscadero.)

Please tell me you know who that is.

No one did—not my parents, not my kids.

So her name is:  Gigi, 
and she's my new, and first, granddog. 

You’ll be seeing her.

You aren’t going to believe the story about Emily.  

It’s too unbelievable…but it’s (mostly) true. 

It starts—unknowingly and unwittingly—more than 25 years ago, when we bought our first home: a 150+ year-old farmhouse in a Boston suburb. It had everything you’d expect—old knob-and-tube wiring, tiny closets, creaky hardwood floors, and so much quintessential New-England charm. 

When we moved in, the house needed work. And we were up for it. We tore out carpets, painted walls, replaced windows. We did the expensive things no one sees—but there was one thing I refused to touch.

In the smallest of the three bedrooms—the one that would become the nursery—inside the closet door frame, were pencil marks. Just a series of dates next to height lines, starting at about two feet and ending around four-and-a-half. No names. Just a quiet record of someone growing up.

And for 12 years, through every renovation and repainting, I never covered them. 

Fast forward almost 20 years. I'm at a networking event in Lexington for Chief. We’re seated for a picnic, and I strike up a conversation with this lovely woman next to me. 

Her name is Emily.

She tells me she recently moved back to the small town she grew up in, and now lives just down the street—from the house she was raised in.

I pause.

Wait... where exactly? I ask.

We start comparing notes. 
Street names. 
Landmarks. 
Little details.

And then—it clicks.

The house I bought all those years ago?
It was her childhood home.

The pencil marks I protected for over a decade?
They were hers.

That tiny bedroom closet?
Her growth was measured there.

Emily. 

The girl whose height I guarded like it was sacred.
And now, here we are, for the first time, face to face.

And ever since we uncovered this connection, things have only gotten... stranger. 

In the best, most uncanny way.
Like energy recognizing energy. 
Of course we found each other. 

Same town. 
Same house. 
Same bedroom. 
Same door jamb.

Me and Emily.

Thinking about changing your LinkedIn demographics to “Man” just to test the algorithm?  I have a better idea…..


Lately, I’ve seen more than a few posts from women creators and writers sharing an eyebrow-raising experiment: they change their gender setting to Man—and suddenly, their posts perform better. 

Reach goes up. Engagement climbs. Analytics start to tell a different story.

And yes, it makes you pause.  

It’s real.

Now, do I think there’s a secret room full of guys at LinkedIn HQ tweaking the algorithm because they didn’t get invited to the group project?

No. I really don’t. LinkedIn’s leadership is diverse—many brilliant women in decision-making roles, and I’d like to think that the guys there are decent people, too. 

That theory doesn’t really hold up. But I, along with others, would like to hear from LinkedIn on this.

But here’s what might be silently working: the reflective algorithm, our own behavior, what we do, without even thinking, reflected — only louder. It exaggerates the micro-behaviors we see every day and throws them back at us in sharper relief.

That’s not a glitch. That’s a mirror.

So here’s my suggestion: let’s stop trying to game the system. 

Let’s change the system—through our everyday behavior. 

How? 

Support women creators. 
Women writers. 
Women founders, 
CEOs, 
athletes, 
students, 
politicians,
doctors, 
caregivers, 
change makers.

Women. 
Period.

All of us.  
All the time.  

Maybe then we won’t need a workaround.

***

btw, I’m keeping mine set to Woman.

Worn-in jersey. Fierce eyes. Number 10.

This is what a champion looks like. 

Hands in the air—not just in victory, but in legacy.

Michelle Akers didn’t just play the game—she helped define it. The GOAT of women’s soccer, the foundation of the USWNT, and the embodiment of what it means to fight for something bigger than yourself.

I’ll be sitting down with Michelle on December 4 at Chief to talk about her story—from the early days with The 85ers to what equity and leadership look like today.

🗓 December 4, 1 PM ET
📍 Live at Chief — RSVP there

Not a Chief member but interested in the conversation (or in Chief itself)? DM me.

#WomenInLeadership
#NWSL
#WomensProfessionalSports
#IAmAChief
Storied Sports

Do you ever wonder what’s next?

Me too. 

I walked into a studio this week,
and it matched me—
down to the walls.

So I sat down. 

And well, it felt like…home.

Someone snapped this photo.
📷
No planning.
No styling.
Just… one shot.

And somehow, I look exactly how I felt:
Happy.
Grounded.
Ready.

Something is in motion. 

If you’ve ever had a moment like this, please tell me, what did you do next?  

Another Age Productions
#IAmAChief

Everything I know about soccer, I learned from the GOAT herself: Michelle Akers.

Not many people can say that—and for me, it’s 100% true.

When Michelle and I first connected about a year ago—after I wrote a story about a mistake I made as an #CMO around #NIL and pay equity—I knew nothing about soccer. 

I mean, zilch.

I knew who she was, of course. Cereal box icon and all.

But the full scope? The 40 years since The 85ers started laying the foundation for women’s soccer? 

That was a total download. 

Thankfully, I was a quick study. 

And Michelle? A masterful, patient teacher—and a fierce coach in every sense of the word.

Now, just a year later, I’m beyond thrilled to be interviewing Michelle live at Chief.

🗓 December 4, 1 PM ET
📍 Live at Chief, RSVP there.

Not a Chief member? Don’t worry — follow The 85ers and Michelle Akers, more conversations like this are coming for everyone, real soon.

#NWSL
#MichelleAkers
#WomenInLeadership
#WomensProfessionalSports
#IAmAChief
Storied Sports

Yesterday, I was in a conversation—with LIAM DARMODY, and about 50 incredible women (mostly in the Chief network)—about LinkedIn and how it can “manifest serendipity.”

Now, I didn’t coin that phrase. Liam did.  

But the minute I heard it, I pinned it, and definitely, DEFINITELY circled back.

Because it sounded a little… woo woo.

And my radar? Always up and ready to dig in on that.

Here’s what it means to me, and I think Liam would agree:

Serendipity feels like more than coincidence.

You meet someone. You connect. Your values line up. You finish each other’s thoughts—you get that little electric ‘wait, you too?’ moment.

It feels both magical and random. 

But it’s not.

Because you didn’t just stumble into that moment.

You showed up. You spoke. You wrote something real.  You took the next right action.  YOU cracked open just enough space for someone to find you—or for what you were looking for to make its way to you.

In other words, you attracted, or “manifested it.”  In a real, grounded, action-based, subtle magic kind of way.

And when it happens?

For just a second, you feel like you’ve got powers. 🪄 

Like you’re a little bit extra-sensory. A little witchy. A little wizard-y.

And guess what?

You are.

It’s not the algorithm.
It’s not a coincidence.
It’s actually you.
It’s always been you.

That’s your power.
We all have it.

Don’t believe me?

Go try it. Right now.

Say something, out loud. 
Share something. 
Show up. 

Then watch what finds you.

#Serendipity
#IAmAChief

📷 Another Age Productions

So… do you know your purpose?   At a soul level? 

This time, last year, I stumbled right into mine.

My daughter was home for Thanksgiving—college student, yoga teacher in training, so we planned a few days in at a yoga retreat in the Berkshires. I’ve spent more time than I can count on the mat, so this kind of trip made sense for both of us. 

We spent a few days at Kripalu—a place known for yoga, meditation, and spiritual work.  

We had some extra time one afternoon, so we explored. And lo and behold—there was an opening for something called an Akashic Record reading.

Now listen—I’ve been around this block. Astrology, palm readings, Magic 8 Ball moments in college. But I had never heard of this.

So naturally, I said yes.

It’s a session done by a psychic medium. Someone trained to tap into a certain energy—one most of us can’t reach.  And even as I sat down, I didn’t fully understand what I was walking into.

But within minutes, I did.

It’s not about being told your future or which lottery numbers to play. It’s not even about being told what’s happened to you, or about to. It’s like someone reading something that’s already in you—something deep, something old.  

They call it your soul’s record. 

Simply put, your purpose.  

There were no big dramatic moments. No tears. No cinematic music playing in the background. Just this slow unfolding of clarity.  Nodding.  Recognition.  It’s hard to put in to words.  But it all made sense.  

All of it.  

When it ended, I walked out and made my way through the long dorm-style hallways—still in it.

I felt high, honestly.
Dazed, light, floaty.
A little confused. 
A little giddy.
Fuzzy, clear, happy.
All of it at once.

And then I saw my daughter. She was waiting, sitting on a bench. I didn’t even make it all the way to her.

She looked up at me, with clear turned questioning eyes, and blurted,

“Mom… you, you look different.”

Not “how was it?”
Not “tell me everything.”
Not “what did she say”

Just that.
”You look different.”
Because she knew.

Of course she did.

And the thing is—I was.

Because I came out of that reading, not as a new person—but as more myself. 

And if I looked different, it’s only because— I might be different to you, but I was 100% home to me. 

And today, we’re back at Kripalu. Yes—for another Akashic reading. But I don’t expect much to change. Because I’ve learned—it doesn’t work like that. 

The truth of you doesn’t shift around too much. 

It lives in you, whether you see it or not. 

And last year, I saw it. 

Clearly. 
Fully.  
Finally.

You’ve all heard about bending time, haven’t you?

I’m not sure about bending it exactly—but I do spend a lot of time thinking about how it might not be as linear as we’ve been taught. 

Maybe it is linear in the way we experience it through our bodies, brains, five senses, and our day-to-day lives—but maybe not in terms of energy.

because I often think about those really special moments—the ones that light us up with love, joy, aliveness. 

What if they feel so powerful not just because we’re in them — but because our future self already knows how much they’ll mean?  To us.  Someday? 

And maybe our future self sends something through—not back, but through— time. A little push.  A flash of love. 💕 

Like it’s saying…. 

“This is it. Be here. Right now.  You’ll replay this moment someday — as one of the happiest of your life.”

Maybe that’s why we’re able to recognize it.  In the now.

It’s love from the future, right into the present.

I know it sounds a little woo woo —
but after some conversations with quantum physicists yesterday…
there may be something measurable here.

Who knows? 
And really — who cares how it happens?

Just know that it does.

The next time you feel it — trust it.

What does "middle class" even mean now-especially in a city like Boston?
 
I didn't grow up in these parts, but I did grow up pretty middle class for most of my childhood.
 
And what that meant, at the time, was simple and solid: we had a car or two, plenty to eat, a few vacations throughout the year (mostly local), a warm home, and a public school education.
 
Neither of my parents went to college. My dad was a veteran, and my mom was working her way through pink-collar jobs striving for more, but they were hardworking-and that was enough to land us in that bracket.

And it was good. It was a great way and place to grow up.
 
That place was Sheboygan, Wisconsin-a town once known for its manufacturing roots and a stone's throw from Kohler Co. Since then, most of that industry has moved out.
 
Sheboygan and Boston don't seem to have much in common, do they?

But I'd argue they do.
 
Back in the '80s, Sheboygan was still proudly a manufacturing town. But around the same time, Boston-also built on manufacturing-was beginning to transform into something new: a booming innovation economy. 

That moment became known, in some circles, as the Massachusetts Miracle.

But even with miracles, there are ripple effects you can't always see coming.

Fast forward a few decades, and we're living in the legacy of that miracle. Real estate prices in and around Boston tower higher than some of the sleek new luxury high-rises popping up in places like the Seaport.
 
And yes-it's exciting. 
It's dynamic. 
It's the place to be. 
I'd love to live there!

But for many people? It's a place they can only visit.
 
The same middle class that helped build this city now often can't afford to live in it. 

It reminds me of those "local vacations" we used to take growing up except now, for a lot of folks, "local" means walking through the neighborhood you once called home.
 
These are the kinds of questions we need to be asking openly — and they’re at the heart of this year’s conversation at the Globe Summit.

On November 19th, I'll be front row at the House of Blues for a panel with Turahn Dorsey, Yvonne Hao, Christian Weller, and Anica Butler that asks: 

Do we need another Massachusetts Miracle?
 
Because if so-what would it look like this time?
 
Growth is good.

But growth without equity?
 
That's not a miracle.
 
That's a missed opportunity.
 
Hope you'll join me for the conversation and hear more about the Revolutionary Ideas shaping our city at the 2025 Globe Summit, November 18th and 19th, at the House of Blues.
 
Tickets are here: https://bit.ly/4ozQsLj
 
Discount code for 40% off is in the comments.
 
#GlobeSummit2025
#BostonGlobePartner
#Revolutionaryldeas
#BostonEvents
#BostonInnovation
#BostonCommunity

As a Chief Marketing Officer with a passion for connecting brands directly to consumers, I specialize in creating memorable experiences that drive loyalty, engagement, and ultimately revenue. Beyond marketing, I am a strategic business leader who understands the intricate balance between customer needs, market dynamics, and organizational growth. My expertise spans both B2B and B2C sectors, with a recent focus on leading marketing strategies for national hospitality and restaurant brands. This role has not only allowed me to deepen my understanding of consumer behavior but also to leverage digital innovation and data analytics to tailor marketing efforts for maximum impact. 

In my journey, I've successfully guided companies within the $100MM - $300MM range and dynamic teams across various disciplines, including:

Brand Strategy, Positioning & Messaging
Digital Marketing, Web & SEO
Strategic Partnerships
Content & Communication
Advertising & Media
Creative Direction
Social Media
Loyalty Programs
Public Relations
Customer Experience
Customer Data & Analytics

My role extends beyond the marketing department, fostering cross-functional collaboration that enhances organizational coherence and operational efficiency. I am committed to staying at the forefront of marketing trends and technologies.  Recently I completed Kellogg's Executive Education Program in Digital Marketing Strategies, Data, Automation, AI, and Analytics, which has equipped me with advanced tools and methodologies to drive innovative marketing solutions. As an active member of CHIEF and Club CMO, I engage with fellow executive leaders to share insights and best practices. Additionally, my dedication to giving back is reflected in board memberships at the Greg Hill Foundation and Camp Casco, and my advisory role in the Women in Leadership program at the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business.

Driven by the belief that marketing is a powerful tool for transformation, I am dedicated to leading teams that not only achieve but surpass their marketing objectives, creating lasting value for customers and businesses alike. My vision is to align marketing strategies with business goals, ensuring sustainable growth and a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Obsessive Problem-Solver Pursuing Civic Innovation

Chief Operating Officer and General Partner, Flagship Pioneering

Professor of Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston

Deputy Managing Editor, Local News at Boston Globe Media

Michelle Micone, MBA

I’m getting a lot of unexpected LinkedIn cross-over from Instagram today—shoutout to my very unofficial fan club. 😉

It’s true: I’ve often been mistaken for a certain politician—based on appearance alone. Not sure what else we have in common, but I’m open to learning and finding common ground. 

Either way, I’m always glad to connect with thoughtful, curious people—marketers, execs, creators, writers, healers, and feelers. 

Let’s build things that matter, and make some good noise while we do it.

#LiftUp

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Everyone needs friends like this.

The ones who make you laugh loud, 
until you cry, 
play without hesitation, 
and beat the drum of joy right alongside you.

At any age—and especially as we do—this is what it's all about.



Sasha Purpura & 📷 by Kirsten Sims

When a typo isn’t just.
A typo.

I’ve got one of those fill-in-the-blanks brains.

The kind that skims, that lets typos slide right past. It’s fine—especially when you’ve got a good team around you. And I usually do.

But earlier in my career, working my way up in marketing, I didn’t always have that backup. And if you don’t catch the details, eventually, one of them catches up with you.

For me, it was a campaign for a health club fundraiser. The program was called “Change For Good.” 

Clever, right? 

You donate your spare change—actual coins—and the money goes too cancer research. Good.  In return, you get access to a month of extra classes and wellness programs. So you change, for good.

And maybe even, you know... for good.

(yes, I was feeling pretty pleased with myself for coming up with all those deeply layered messages)

I was in charge of the floor-to-ceiling banners that would hang in the main lobby—massive, church-like ceilings. The banners were custom, tall, not cheap. I’m not a designer, so I used one of those online print sites, dropped in the copy, double-checked, triple-checked, hit submit.

A few days and a thousand dollars later, the boxes arrived. Heavy. Important. They looked like they should be sealed with wax.

We fired up the lift. Got into position.

Everyone gathered—staff, trainers, a few early-morning members.

It was a whole moment.

We pulled the first banner from the box. 
Unrolled it like a scroll. 
Slowly. 
Carefully.

This was the centerpiece. 
The big reveal.

And there it was:

Change For God.

?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Holy.  
Moly.

One missing letter. That’s all it took. 

My stomach dropped. Then flipped.
Someone coughed.
A baby cried.
I started laughing—the kind you try to swallow,
but it takes on a life of it’s own, 
and becomes an uncontrollable giggle-snort.

Which, considering the banner, felt familiar in exactly the wrong way.

We didn’t have time or budget to reprint. So we trimmed the bottom, folded it under, stapled it somewhat messily, and rehung it—ceiling to almost-floor.

Left just enough space for people to do a little limbo on their way into yoga.

The campaign still worked. People still gave. Some even said the message moved them.  

Everyone showed me incredible grace in the face of my mistake.

As for me?

I can try to proofread. I do try. But I don’t really trust this brain.   And even though I’m accountable, I never rely on just me to catch the details.

But here’s the God’s honest truth…

The typo wasn’t wrong.

Just… not what we meant.

#Marketing 
#CMO

Black Friday.  Love or hate? 

Some people (not me, not judging) in my house were up and out at 4:30am to head out for the best deals.

I’m up too—but shopping?  I’ve done some, sure. From bed. With coffee in hand and my dog curled up next to me. 

And I’ve been thinking—there’s a point, maybe an age, maybe a stage—when you stop wanting more stuff.

You’ve built, collected, acquired… and then something clicks.

And all of a sudden it’s about clearing out. Simplifying. Distilling. Prioritizing. Words like that.

But still, I get asked, what’s on your list this year?
(Meaning: if I were to buy you something, what would it be?)

And here’s the thing…

I LOVE gifts.  I love things.  I’m not ashamed to say it. 
I love receiving almost as much as I love giving (so Taurus).
Soft blankets. 
High-thread count sheets. 
Things that smell amazing. 
Cozy things to wrap myself in.
Jewelry (always).
Cashmere (duh).

So yes—I like things.  And I’m no stranger to finer ones.

But these days, they feel different.  More intentional. More meaningful. Not just stuff for the sake of it.

And lately, I’ve had a harder time answering that “what do you want?” question.

Because what I want most doesn’t come wrapped.

It’s time.
Ease.
Spontaneity.
The kind of life that lets me follow my nose. 
Say yes to the moment. 
Go where the energy is.

And more than anything: it’s about people.  

Being with the people who make me feel most at home in myself.

Stuff or no stuff.

That’s what I want more of.

That’s the real list this year.

Top 10 Favorite Moments from the Boston #GlobeSummit2025.

What. A. Summit. 

Here are the moments that made it unforgettable:

1️⃣  Surprise drop-in by Dr. Rochelle Walensky.  The former CDC Director reminded us what calm, clarity, and leadership in a crisis really look like.

2️⃣  Watching Ben Collins, CEO, The Onion, render Jackie Kucinich, Washington Bureau Chief, completely speechless. No small feat—and 100% hilarious.

3️⃣  Listening to Elin Hilderbrand wax poetic about her very real, very passionate love affair… with Nantucket. And yes, it was as beachy as it sounds.

4️⃣ Elbowing my way to ice cream from Ben Cohen.  Nothing says “New England grit” like competing for scoops from the Ben & Jerry's’s co-founder himself.

5️⃣  Getting a different kind of scoop from JetBlue’s president. Marty St. George confirmed it: a new JetBlue lounge is coming to Logan Airport in 2026 and two new destinations. You heard it here first.

6️⃣ Feeling real hope from Rev. Chris Hope.  His human-centered take on AI reminded us that compassion and innovation aren’t mutually exclusive.

7️⃣ Jumping out of my seat like a true fan during the women’s pro sports panel.  Jennifer van Dijk of Boston Legacy FC , Morgan Tuck of Connecticut Sun, and Katie McInerney brought the 🔥.  Boston is becoming a women’s sports town. 

8️⃣  Reviving the middle class involves letting a thousand flowers bloom.
The “Massachusetts Miracle” panel made it clear: equity, diversification, and access aren’t miracles. They’re choices. And they’re possible.

9️⃣  FIFA World Cup™ Boston 2026.  Enough said. Boston’s ready.

🔟  Being a proud #GlobePartner.  Thank you, Boston Globe Media for the opportunity. What an honor for me to be part of this conversation—and this community.

And BONUS:  Seeing Maura Healey do this 👇 !

Folks.  Chiefs. I’m about to have a bit of an Oprah moment.

Pinch me.

I’ll be sitting down for a live conversation with Michelle Akers — FIFA Player of the Century, 2x World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, and the definition of a trailblazer in women’s professional sports.

She scored the first goal in U.S. women’s soccer history and helped launch a global movement.

Michelle was part of The 85ers — the original U.S. Women’s National Team. 
The O.G. crew who built the foundation for everything that’s come since.

But this isn’t about nostalgia.  
It’s incredibly relevant. 
Right now. 

Because now, they’re building something bigger — a business, a movement, and a strategy to reclaim the value of women’s professional sports.

We’ll talk about:

⚽ How it all began with The 85ers
📈 What they’re building now
💥 Why this moment matters for the future of sports, storytelling, and strategy.

Hear directly from Michelle. Be part of the story — past, present, and future.

🗓 December 4, 1 PM ET
📍 Live at Chief, RSVP there.

Not a Chief member? Don’t worry — more conversations like this are coming for everyone, real soon.  

Follow The 85ers.

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#WomensProfessionalSports
#Legends
#NWSL
#WomenInLeadership
#Soccer

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I’ve had a complicated history with Thanksgiving. Maybe you have too.

Last year, I shared a story about it—the weight, the expectations, the quiet resentment that can build over time. I was honest about the ways it hasn’t always gone how I’d hoped, and the stories I’d been telling myself, sometimes for years.

The pressure to make it perfect? I helped create it.
I played a role I didn’t even want, and I played it well.
And it was always a performance.  

So many people reached out—mostly women, mostly mothers—to say: yes, this.

They totally got it.

So I’m sharing it again, ahead of the biggest food event of the year. Because while some parts of it are baked in, others—how we show up, what we hold onto, what we do differently—we get to choose.

And if you’re celebrating, just a gentle reminder: check in on the people in the kitchen.

It’s not just about the meal.

It never is.

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#Thanksgiving 
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So let’s talk about AI. I mean… how can we not?

I spend a lot of time in different communities—learning, absorbing, attending conferences… all the things. And here’s what I’ve been noticing:

We’re having two very different conversations.

Who’s we? Let’s simplify it—Men and Women.

Now let me be clear:

I know I’m making some HUGE, sweeping generalizations here. 

**Not all men. Not all women.**

But please—just play along with me on this, in the spirit of togetherness. 
These are the patterns I’m observing.

When it’s a mixed group, or men are leading the conversation, the energy is fast and forward-moving. The questions sound like:

💡 How do we get there?
💡 How fast can we scale?
💡 How do we lead in the tech?
💡 Drive efficiency, cut costs, fuel impact, deliver results, create value?

And that’s exciting. I love being in those spaces.

Now—step into a space where women are leading the conversation around AI?

Yes, there’s a vision. But this one feels curated. Intentional.

It’s about humanity—all of it. About reflecting our most beautiful truths back to us through creativity and wonder. 

The pace isn’t slower—it’s more deliberate. 

The questions sound like:

🌟 What do we want to build for ourselves?
🌟 For the future?
🌟 For our children’s future?
🌟 And how do we bring in the right people, ideas, and values to shape it?

And I love being in these spaces too.

So I’m wondering:

How do we make this… ONE space?

Because if we’re not building it together, who is it really for?

#AI
#WomenInAI 
#FutureOfAI
#Chief
#IAmAChief
#WomenInLeadership

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