Ernie Boch Jr’s Pop Culture Article on International Women’s Day

Women In Power
This Monday, March 8 is International Women’s Day! This day “celebrat[es] the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” I’m honored to know many empowered women in both my professional and personal life. Here’s a look at 3 whom I’m lucky enough to call my friends:
• Peggy Rose: Peggy is one of my oldest and dearest friends. Her career began in the grueling and fast-paced news industry, where she worked as Assignment Editor at Channel 7 and Assignment Manager at Channel 56. She then pivoted to the Public Relations field, which seemed fitting given her PR initials. Here, she could leverage her news savviness and connections to support her clients. Peggy was the first publicist for Hard Rock Cafe in Boston (where we met), under the umbrella of the legendary Larry Rasky. In early 2000, Peggy decided to hang out her shingle and establish Peggy Rose Public Relations. Today, Peggy represents clients across various industries including me; Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association; Spectra Medical Devices, Inc.; Mittcom; Boston Clear Water Company; and Alma Gaúcha Restaurant.
• Kelly Malone: You can hear Kelly throughout New England on radio and TV, as she’s been the voice of Subaru of New England since 2007. Beginning in her college days at UNH, Kelly had a knack for making her voice heard. On campus, Kelly was the General Manager for the radio station WUNH, and the Color Commentator for the men’s hockey team. For years, Kelly was a Radio Personality on Lander in the Morning on Mix 98.5. In addition to radio, Kelly was the Boston Bruins Public Address Announcer for 11 seasons (including 2011 when they won the Stanley Cup!). She’s been featured on WBZ-TV, WHDH, and more. Today, Kelly continues to take on commercials and projects both on and off camera. As a proud mom of 3, she also serves on the board of the Parent Teacher Organization.
• Natalie Joly: Natalie is becoming an established musician, and she discovered her gift early on. Growing up in a musical household, Natalie had the unique opportunity to test out various instruments. By the age of 8, she could play guitar and write her own songs, and by 14, she was gigging on a regular basis. She made her first CD at just 15 years old with her brother. A young entrepreneur at heart, she sold them out of her lunch box at school for $5! In 2019, Natalie Joly & The Reckless Hearts won Song of the Year at the New England Music Awards for “You Oughta Know”. After years of being in a band, Natalie decided to go solo in January 2020, which meant acquiring new skills. In November of 2020, she succeeded in releasing her first self-produced song “Running Circles”! Since then, she has released two additional songs, “Will You Ever Stop” and “Yours to Stay”.
Remember, girls with dreams become women with vision.