Cape Ann Conversations

Cape Ann Conversations is a conversational podcast focused on working, living, and playing within the coastal communities of greater Cape Ann. Created by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Cape Ann Conversations supports the business, cultural, healthcare, hospitality, and non-profit communities as they navigate day-to-day work and life in greater Cape Ann.

Cape Ann Conversations is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Cape Ann Conversations, a business show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #43

  Bean to Bonding: How Coffee Brings Community Together

  Dec 19, 202526 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Cape Ann Conversations, host Troy Scarbrough welcomed Essex resident and coffee enthusiast Rob Fitzgibbons, the founder behind a growing coffee cupping experience business. Drawing on his background as a user experience designer, Rob has transformed a simple at-home tasting with friends into a sought-after program for libraries and community centers, helping people slow down, pay attention, and truly experience their coffee. What started as a fun experiment shared on a local listserv quickly turned into regular invitations from libraries and organizations across the region.</p><p>Rob’s cuppings are interactive, 90-minute sessions that feel like...

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  Episode #42

  Seeing the Future: How VRtical Media Is Bringing Cape Ann to Life in 360°

  Nov 6, 202533 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Cape Ann Conversations, Troy sits down with Jay Salois, founder of VRtical Media, to explore how 360° virtual tours are transforming industries from real estate to education, healthcare, and museums. Jay, who left a career at Microsoft to pursue immersive media full time, explains how his company builds interactive virtual experiences that go far beyond simple 3D scans—integrating high-resolution imagery, branded design, and embedded “hotspots” for videos, documents, and educational content. His first major breakthrough came when Willowdale Estate used his virtual tour to streamline wedding bookings, and since then, he’s worked with a wide rang...

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  Episode #41

  Stirring Up Spirit and Community: Apothecary Suil Crow’s Seasonal Magic

  Oct 30, 202550 minS2

  <p> As Halloween approaches, Cape Ann Conversations welcomed back Rebeccah from Apothecary Suil Crow in Rockport along with intuitive reader Melissa Porter for a chat about spirituality, seasonal traditions, and the meaning behind modern witchy symbols. Melissa shared how she uses oracle cards—rather than tarot—to channel messages of guidance and healing, reading the imagery and energy around each card to help people reconnect with their intuition. For her, it’s not about predicting the future, but helping people understand the energy of the moment and empowering them to make thoughtful choices. Readings, she explained, are a form of energe...

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  Episode #40

  Stage, Screen, and Community: The Cabot’s Expanding Impact

  Oct 23, 202528 minS2

  <p>In this lively Cape Conversations episode, host Troy welcomes Brian Ridolfo, President and CEO of The Cabot Theater, and Kimberley Ballard, VP of Philanthropy and Community Relations, to discuss the theater’s ongoing transformation and community impact. Brian, a newcomer to the North Shore, shares his enthusiasm for the area and the theater’s role as a regional arts hub. Kimberly, who has been with The Cabot since its early, uncertain days, reflects on how far it has come—from a struggling startup to a beloved community institution attracting audiences and performers from across New England.</p><p>They descri...

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  Episode #39

  Clarity is Closer than You Think

  Oct 16, 202549 minS2

  <p>Today on Cape Ann Conversations, Troy is joined by Psychic Annette Dion, who’s been helping people find clarity and confidence for more than thirty years. Annette has a warm, down-to-earth style that blends intuitive insight with real-world wisdom, guiding people through life’s big questions—about love, purpose, career, and everything in between.</p><p>She’s not just about predictions; she’s about empowerment—helping people trust themselves and move forward with intention. Beyond her private readings, Annette’s also a teacher, speaker, and podcast host who loves helping others connect with their own intuition. Her work is all about c...

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