Next On Scene: The Human Behind The Brand

Kelly Sullivan, reporter at Boston 25 News, joins Next On Scene: The Human Behind the Brand to share her journey through broadcast journalism, motherhood, holistic healing, and creative identity.

In this episode, Kelly opens up about building a career in local television news, what life is really like behind the scenes in a newsroom, and how becoming a mother reshaped her definition of success.

She also tells the powerful story of how she helped her son heal from severe food allergies using a holistic approach — and how that experience changed the way she advocates for her child’s health and wellbeing.

You’ll also hear about:

• Working as a TV news reporter in Boston
• Women in media and journalism careers
• Balancing motherhood and a demanding profession
• Food allergies in children and holistic healing approaches
• Dance, creativity, and self-expression
• Britney Spears and the role of music in her life
• Identity shifts after becoming a parent

This episode is for working mothers, women in media, journalists, and anyone navigating career growth while protecting what matters most.

Hosted by Jaclyn Zukerman Delory, Founder & CEO of Next On Scene Media.

Emmy Award–winning journalist and producer Nicole Estaphan of WCVB Boston’s Chronicle shares how she turns complex issues into powerful, human-centered stories.

In this episode, we explore the mindset, empathy, and responsibility behind meaningful journalism—and what it takes to create work that truly connects.

In this episode, Jaclyn Zukerman Delory sits down with Nerissa Parisi, Co-Founder of Tesoro Boston, to talk about her journey from a career in IT to designing stunning custom jewelry alongside her husband and business partner, David. Nerissa shares the challenges of leaving a “safe” path, trusting her creativity, and building a luxury brand rooted in meaning and craftsmanship.

We explore how Tesoro Boston came to life, the stories behind bespoke pieces, dream clients, and what it really takes to choose passion over expectation.

A must-listen for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating a career pivot.

Host Jaclyn Zukerman Delory sits down with Julia Bucci, Assistant Vice President of Retail Banking at Hingham Institution for Savings, to explore her 10-year career path from teller to AVP, her community and nonprofit work, and practical banking advice for small businesses and new nonprofits.

Julia also shares personal stories about coming out, pursuing an MBA in leadership, her approach to relationship-driven business development, and quick rapid-fire insights on leadership, confidence, and day-to-day life.

Jaclyn Zukerman Delory recounts a college night involving a fake ID, an arrest, and the lasting lessons about authenticity, growth, and not changing yourself to fit in.

On Next On Scene, she explores how vulnerability builds visibility and shares practical takeaways for personal and brand growth while inviting listeners to join her weekly conversations about the real stories behind success.