MAGIC 106.7's Exceptional Women program has put nearly 400 women in the spotlight. Exceptional Women overcome obstacles to achieve greatness in their lives.
Host: Gay Vernon After 41 years in the business of making women look and feel beautiful, Yolanda Cellucci decided to close the doors of her famous Waltham bridal, beauty and health salon. Hear how it all got started for this exceptional woman.
“…face in the newspapers she may have helped you find the perfect wedding dress. . Perhaps you've asked for her help and she put on a charity fashion show for your organization. She is the one woman around Boston and never stands that are closet door wondering what to -- she …”
“…telling the story. Was by helping people who with head injuries -- cancer patients. . And that was way back van which I'm talking 35 to forty years ago where. Started giving women the chance to look …”
Host: Candy O'Terry She's about to begin her freshman year at Stonehill College, and remains the youngest woman we've ever interviewed on this program. Meet Brittany Bergquist of Norwell, co-founder of Cell Phones for Soldiers.
“…things to support the troops. And to be able to -- the White House that's always been my dream. He says that as a little girl I was told my parents I'm gonna be the president someday I'm going to be important Sunday to -- into the Oval Office we sat on the long -- couches and I -- lady sitting next to me and President Bush was to people over from me it was the most amazing experience ever what do you hope to change when it's your …”
“…Terry you're leading a very exciting life you have been to the White House tell us what that was like and did the president speak to you. …”
Host: Gay Vernon Warm boots, gloves, and the hope that she can be of service... that's all Kate Braestrup, Chaplain of the Maine Warden Service, takes in the Maine woods. Kate's own personal tragedy led her to a spiritual awakening.
“…other way any kind of Harden yourself up actually most of the police officers that I work with find it goes the other way. That the when they come home from on an event that especially one involves a child. You know the first thing they have to do is go to their child's bedroom and you know see them sleeping in touch them -- and smell them and be grateful that they have them. Have another cup of coffee on the Sunday morning you're listening to exceptional women I'm -- fern and and this week's guest is Kate brace strapped the author of the critically acclaimed New York Times best seller. . Here if you need me. After the death for husband on -- state trooper. Kate found herself a widow of the mother …”
“…basically the story of what she lost and what she found. The Washington Post wrote a superbly crafted memoir the journey of a strong minded warm hearted woman through tragedy to grace. Enamored with the state …”
Host: Candy O'Terry Marilyn Carlson Nelson got her start in business over 50 years ago. At 72, she's the Chairman of Carlson, and considered one of the world's finest CEOs. Find out how Marilyn got to where she is today.
“…CEO of Carlson. One of the largest privately held companies in the United States. . And she's the author of the new book. . How we lead matters she is Marilyn Carlson Nelson welcome to the show thank you so much candy and delighted to be …”
“…to put together -- group and convince the NFL to bring the Super Bowl to Minnesota. When I was talking to the selection committee which include Pete -- they had of the NFL the times. …”
Looking for a way to help others in the world, Kathy left the comfort of Wellesley for the jungles of Brazil to serve as a nurse for "Doctors Without Borders." [From the archives] Host: Gay Vernon
“…year of college I was given the opportunity to work in the Dominican Republic. . In the mountains. The amount villages setting up makeshift. Clinics through a program called institute for Latin American concern but you say …”
“…It's part of the deal are being able to go to the Dominican Republic is getting a scholarship so by the -- senate from the veterans administration they paid from buying my senior year of college …”
Meet legal eagle, Wendy Murphy. You may have seen her this past week, stepping in to be an advocate and spokesperson for Lucia Whalen, the neighbor who made the 911 call to the Cambridge Police department... when she observed suspicious behavior at the home of Harvard Professor, Henry Louis Gates. Don't miss Exceptional Women with Candy O'Terry.
“…sits on the board of the Massachusetts governor's commission against sexual and domestic violence. . Finally she's the author of the new book and justice for some. Published by penguin sentinel sheet is Wendy Murphy Wendy welcome to exceptional women. …”
“…I'm -- DO Terry in the spotlight Wendy Murphy author of the new book and justice for some. I had a chance to interview Martha Coakley on exceptional women this past year and she's got stories …”
Learn about this Presidential historian, Pulitzer prize winner, and baseball fan... on Exceptional Women with Gay Vernon.
“…years. She has opened our eyes to the goings on in the White House writing three national best sellers. . Lyndon Johnson in the American dream the FitzGerald in the Kennedys in a few years ago the book that won her a …”
“…Kearns Goodwin has written her own story. This time it's not the White House it grabs us it's her own house in her own hometown of Rockville -- New York. This is a memoir that takes …”
Find out how this Emmy Award winning arts & entertainment critic got her first shot on the air and what it takes to be successful in life... on Exceptional Women with Candy O'Terry.
“…spontaneously. Did I remember standing in my backyard is a really little girl. . Singing this him. At the top of my lungs full of glory full of wonder and I'm just remembering that. I don't know …”
“…you so much for joining us Joyce. So let's go to Brookline High School where you were in English teacher for two years I remember hesitating when I first started to teach I really didn't think …”
The first woman to dive down to the Titanic has quite a story to tell. Gay Vernon talks with filmmaker Jennifer Carter , this week's Exceptional Woman!
“…this expedition and how did that come about for wells to the National Geographic job and and then that that was on a lot because I worked so long National Geographic Society doing films about the ocean. I did a film called the great whales at which I had to lead an expedition seek …”
“…woman to -- to that ship wreck. She is an award winning National Geographic producer she's a woman who swam with the sharks making the film John is with Steven Spielberg. And also the PBS special …”
In the spotlight: Magi Bish, Mom of Molly Bish.
“…John are the major force. Behind the declaration of our very first missing children's day. Which will happen on May 25. They were also pivotal in the passing of the amber law by here in Massachusetts. Maggie dish is one of the country's most outspoken advocates for child safety and the rights of children everywhere. She says -- was a gift to -- her life and death. Define who I am. …”
“…plus Hun Sen. That's what you really need they -- of the missing child's best friend. …”
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