Everything Borrowed with Andrew Blake

Mike Musary, AKA SuperMuz, is the Superintendent of Armada Area Schools and has lead Armada Area Schools to notoriety as being one of the most progressive school districts in the state. Mike and I sit down to have a discussion about the state of education, teaching during a pandemic and how the current state of everything effects the kids.

My guest today is Jessica Cohen, founder of The Product Agent. The Product Agent is the first of its kind online platform that puts brands in direct touch with TV & film industry decision-makers. Brands get seamlessly slotted behind-the-scenes and on-screen in today’s top TV and film productions without the high cost or headache of traditional networking methods. Jessica’s vast film and TV experience combined with her innovative marketing strategies and entrepreneurial nature has made her one of the most sought-after liaisons between brands and Hollywood, leading industry insiders to dub her “The Product Whisperer.”

Ben Koren and Vivi Mullen are the co-founders of GO BIG Energy and my guests for episode 25! Vivi, only female CEO in the energy drink industry, and Ben are two best friends that are on a mission to change the energy drink industry by creating a inclusive and clean beverage alternative. They want to focus on the journey of self improvement and not superficial outcomes. GO BIG is like an energy shot and a wellness shot had a better-looking baby, by combining best attributes of each into something exponentially better.

Episode 24 of Everything Borrowed welcomes Dave Lorenz, the Vice President of Travel Michigan! Travel Michigan is responsible for the state's tourism, branding, advertising and PR efforts. Dave is the man who brings the state's wonderful "Pure Michigan" commercials that highlight our amazing state. Dave and I talk about the Great Lake State and some of it's best kept secrets!

Chris Becker joins for episode 23! Chris is the Founder and advisor for Better Rhodes Launching in late September 2020, Better Rhodes, has become the largest dedicated premium alcohol free marketplace. As more people move towards creating sober curious periods in their lives, Better Rhodes offers people the chance to explore the tasty and alcohol free options that they offer. Whether you are give your body a break or giving up the sauce for good, check out Better Rhodes as they are here to celebrate more not less. Whatever road takes you to reassess your relationship with alcohol Better Rhodes is there for it. Let’s make the conversation about what are you drinking rather than why aren’t you drinking.

Episode 22's guest is Teresa Goines, the founder and CEO of Old Skool Cafe. Old Skool Cafe is a supper club run by at-risk youth in San Francisco, which provides training, jobs, and a second chance at life for youth coming out of incarceration and foster care. Teresa's experience working with gang-affiliated youth, as a juvenile correction officer, impacted her life in a way that changed her forever. Their stories gave her an in-depth understanding of how many young people end up on such a destructive path and compelled her to find a solution to the hopelessness she saw in the lives of incarcerated and forgotten youth.

Detroit native and former Detroit police officer, John McLeod drops by for episode 21! John is the co-founder of Cloud Cannabis Company and is on a mission to help others live happy, healthy, productive lives! After an injury on the job, John was becoming dependent on opioids and turned to cannabis to break that habit.

Vince Spinnato, CEO and founder of TurnKey Beauty Inc, VS Vincenzo Ltd and Vincenzo Skincare LLC joins us for episode 20! Vince is a cosmetic chemist and certified nose with over 25 years in the personal care, cosmetic and fine fragrance industries. Recently published his memoir titled "my pursuit of beauty: A Cosmetic Chemist Reveals The Glitz, The Glam, And The Batsh*t Crazy". Vince shares with us his journey from trying to make his first fragrance in a "Easy Bake Oven" to training his nose, helping him grow into the success he has become in the industry!

Major General Darren L. Werner has not only achieved the rank of General in the U.S Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), been awarded; Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Metal, to name a few, but he has also succeeded at managing thousands of people world wide and a $30 Billion Dollar annual budget. All while navigating a global pandemic to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the people.

Brigadier General Darren L. Werner shares with us his thoughts on how working from home can be safe and effective all while improving the quality of life of employees, how learning from others can help make the job easier and how it pays off to do hard work and be kind.

Founder and CEO of Emerald Growth Partners joins the Everything Borrowed roster in episode 18! Emerald Growth Partners is responsible for the cannabis company, “Pleasantrees”. Randy is committed to creating a premium cannabis brand that is focusing on erasing the negative stigma surrounding the, rapidly growing, cannabis industry. This week Randall gives us a run down on how he went from a small growth production in a basement to the massive facility he has today.