Dianne Doherty, a Western Massachusetts legend, sat down with me to share how curiosity became her compass through decades of community transformation. 

Her suggestion that marketing is really just being "a little bit nosy" had me laughing, but it's also the key to understanding how she's spent decades asking the right questions and connecting the right people. 

The conversation travels beautifully through strategic marriage advice (separate community paths = double the impact), a love of adventure, and why gratitude transforms everything. There are deep currents beneath the fun stories. There’s also encouragement: One person's commitment to growth has rippled outward, creating a path for countless others.

This is what systems change looks like up close. It’s personal, intentional, and full of joy.