Everything Borrowed with Andrew Blake

Episode 17 of Everything Borrowed welcomes Burton Heiss, the CEO of Buddy's Pizza. Burton joined Buddy’s Pizza as CEO in July 2019, with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Andrew and Burton talk about how he is focused on taking the Detroit-based brand outside of Michigan during a pandemic as well as how he balances his life and business!

Mark Hackel, County Executive for Macomb County, joins Andrew to talk about a few of the topics we are currently facing on the home front. Mark explains his thoughts and feelings on his job as a politician, the current issues surrounding Covid as well as his belief to focus on the “people and not the party”.

Mark is a great guy and guest, who has gathered support from both democratic and republican voters by just being honest, open and having some common sense.

Four-time Stanley Cup champion, former Red Wings enforcer, host of Grind Time with Darren McCarty podcast and a true Detroit gem, Darren McCarty joins Andrew for episode 15 of Everything Borrowed. Darren is an advocate for the legalization of cannabis which is on a list of things that helped his recovery from alcoholism, along with love, faith, and family. Andrew and Darren also discuss his passion to help connect Detroit through Woodward Sports Network, where he hosts Grind Time with Darren McCarty.

Friend, writer, teacher, podcaster and history buff are just a few words to describe today's guest. Jason Hundey joins Andrew today to discuss the evolution and history of rock and music as a whole. Jason has taught a university-designed Music History course for 10 years, Been one of the hosts of Requiem Metal Podcast for 13 years, and has researched and compiled a 4500+ song History of Heavy Metal Countdown that sequentially looks at the elements that grew into and advanced heavy metal from the 1930s to present.

Listen to Requiem Metal Podcast at http://www.requiemmetal.com/ or on any of your favorite podcasting apps!

We suggest starting at http://www.requiemmetal.com/ if you plan on listening to them consecutively as the older episodes are not available on podcasting platforms anymore.

If you are interested in listening to the History of Metal playlist follow here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4T6juKz5hY5Ldm4ufzauai?si=WaglhrjeSdyMHhaCz4e1CA

Charles Coristine, President and CEO of LesserEvil Snacks, channels his passions for mindfulness and healthy living into creating snacks. Today Andrew and Charles talk about his journey from a career on Wall Street to shaping of LesserEvil’s core beliefs from not just ingredients but spirit and desire to do better for the world. Charles has been called a “Mindful Leader” by Forbes, been profiled by Better Nutrition, Connecticut Mag, Whalebone, and Nosh.

Today we get to know the CEO and founder of Coolperx as well as a fourth generation service member of the Army. Lou Cysewski, concentrated her studies in public health and today she talks with Andrew about sustainable business and how she helps companies combat climate change. Coolperx is the world's first & only Social Purpose marketing, merchandise, & events agency. They offer unique and impactful corporate marketing, branded merchandising, consulting, and events that are socially and environmentally responsible.

Our guest today is not only a Detroit Native, the CEO and co-founder of Gentleman’s Box but chairman of (SUBTA), the Subscription Trade Association. Christopher George is sharing his story and success in the thriving subscription industry and how businesses unwilling to pivot will be left in the dust. Chris has successfully launched and managed 7 businesses, so he’s no rookie in the game!

Spike Cohen was the Libertarian Party's nominee for vice president during the 2020 election, running along side Jo Jorgensen. The Libertarian may not have won the 2020 election but that does not mean they are going to just give up on trying. Andrew and Spike talk about a great deal of topics from free markets, free speech, our second amendment rights and what it takes to grow a third party. Being one of Andrew's favorite episode's to date, they both hope you will enjoy listening and learn something new! Enjoy.

Adam Smith went from being a CFO to being on food stamps after protesting at a Chick-fil-A. The viral video cost him his career, reputation and sense of self. Author of Million Dollar Cup of water. Adam Mark Smith shares his personal journey from rags to riches, back to rags, and eventually to true wealth. Adam Smith is an executive, author, motivational speaker, corporate workshop facilitator, and mindfulness-based coach. He is also a husband and father of four boys. Adam and Andrew discuss cancel culture, redemption, and mindful entrepreneurship.

Grace Keros, owner of American Coney Island, one of the oldest continuously family-owned restaurants in Detroit discusses what difference between a Coney Dog and Coney Island much more.