Despite Impossible

Today’s guest is poet Dr. Samuel Augustus, a self-described alchemist, a father, with a little dash of wizardry, and someone who loves being creative and believes deeply in helping people. He also has an acute eye for solving problems that may seem insurmountable.

To learn more about his work, visit drsamuel.com 

Today’s guests are Gerrard and Racheal Allen. They are the founders of Centric Place, an office and event space with a mission to provide a welcoming workspace for all. Racheal is also the CEO & Principal Strategist for Operations School, a non-profit incubator for Black-owned businesses.

To learn more visit: https://www.centricplace.com/ 

Today’s guests are Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas. They are the hosts and force behind the wildly successful HGTV show “Bargain Block.” We are lucky they took a moment to record this episode while in the midst of the show’s third season, where they restore properties in need of love and transform them into affordable, stylish starter homes for first-time homebuyers. Keith is a savvy designer, while Evan enjoys solving difficult problems by putting his hard-earned PhD in physics to the test of revitalizing Detroit, one block at a time.

To learn more, and bring their art to your home, visit: www.nine.homes

Lori's passions can be summarized as being a fierce advocate for human safety and security, non-profits addressing these social causes, and her children. She is also the Executive Director at First Step Michigan. A non-profit with a mission to eliminate both domestic and sexual violence and to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families impacted by these crimes. To learn more, and donate, visit https://www.firststep-mi.org/donatenow/

Today's guest is Liz Webb, a dedicated retired teacher who consistently finds inspiration in the arts. She also happens to be my mother. Let's learn more about Liz’s journey.

Mollie is a passionate believer in cooperation with a desire to leave the world a better place. She is a committed vegan and lover of animals who believes wholeheartedly that no animal deserves to suffer at the hands of humankind. She is the founder of Fostering Love Rescues, a non-profit animal sanctuary in Colorado. You can learn more and donate at fosteringloverescues.org. 

Besides her work as a founder of Fostering Love Rescues, Mollie serves as Chief Development Officer for Ent Credit Union.

Dr. RJ Webber is a lifelong educator with a focus on equity and creating the opportunity to learn. An award-winning teacher, administrator, and change agent. Accomplished consultant and presenter around learning environments, curriculum design, educational policy, communication, and professional development. Believer in Public Education and Public Service. RJ currently serves as Superintendent of the Northville Public Schools.

Meet Tony Roko, an awe-inspiring artist whose heart and stories can be found around Plymouth, Michigan. 

Tony’s art career began while he worked on the line at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant. Ford management recognized his talents, named Tony Ford’s Resident Artist, and commissioned him to paint murals in many Ford facilities to beautify these buildings and bolster employee morale.

Learn more about his art, inspiration, and impact through his art foundation via his website: https://www.artofroko.com/pages/gallery