Author Archives: Zeina Fayyaz

Q: WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOUR MOTHER NEVER GAVE YOU? A: My mother always gave me A LOT of advice. As a successful businesswoman in her day, she taught me that I could have it all, and she still … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TELEVISION SERIES (PAST OR PRESENT)? A: Columbo. I have a thing for older detective shows. If it comes on the Hallmark Channel, there’s a good chance that I will watch it! Columbo, Matlock, Murder She … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING THING GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW? A: I recently accepted a position with an exciting, start-up, nonprofit organization called Neighbor Brigade. Neighbor Brigade was founded by Wayland, Massachusetts resident Pam Washek who … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING THING GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW? A: Personally, there’s never a dull moment raising four kids. But professionally, I get so much from being the Board Chair for The New England Center … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING THING GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW? A: After 12 years at the same investment management firm, having four kids, and the challenges of work/family balance, I threw in the towel and decided … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS THE LAST MEAL YOU’D HAVE ON EARTH AND WHO WOULD COOK IT FOR YOU? A: An Italian feast cooked by Barbara Lynch with wines selected by Cat Silirie. Q: CLEARLY, YOU ARE IN THE KNOW WHEN IT … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC/MUSICIAN? HOW DID YOU ORIGINALLY FIND IT/THEM? A: As a music-lover, one of my favorite things about this time of year is the music. From my overly-large, holiday music library, I am currently completely taken … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING THING GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW? A: After a lifetime of not exercising, I am learning to play soccer and golf. After few weeks of one-on-one soccer lessons with a wonderful personal … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS THE LAST MEAL YOU’D HAVE ON EARTH AND WHO WOULD COOK IT FOR YOU? A: I would have a huge, abundant, tasty, and lengthy Thanksgiving meal with my entire family and all my friends – all those … Continue reading →

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK/AUTHOR? A: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Though I started this journey with [author] Charlotte Brontë. I was always referred to as “Jane Eyre” because when I was eight, my parents had to leave me … Continue reading →