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Each Week, WJR‘s “It’s Your Community” focuses on the names, faces, and happenings that are affecting our community. Join your host Vanessa Denha Garmo as she meets with community leaders, experts, an... more
FAQs about It’s Your Community:How many episodes does It’s Your Community have?The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.
June 25, 2023It's Your Community ~ Chris LambertJune 25, 2023 ~ CEO of Life Remodeled Chris Lambert originally pursued a degree in marketing at Indiana University with the hope launching a career as a real estate developer. A spiritual awakening during his junior year led to a passion to follow Jesus, eventually earning his MDiv and doctorate in preaching. Moving to Liberia in 2007, he and his wife helped a village raise the necessary resources for a well, farm animals, and a new school building. Lambert founded Life Remodeled in 2010....more30minPlay
June 18, 2023It's Your Community ~ Adrienne WoodlandJune 18, 2023 ~ AAA-The Auto Club Group spokesperson Adrienne Woodland joined the show to talk about AAA: The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers, and other travel topics. Over 30% of deaths involving teen drivers occur between Memorial and Labor days, making summer a dangerous time for young drivers. For more information, download the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow AAA on social media....more28minPlay
June 11, 2023It's Your Community ~ Mackinac Policy ConferenceJune 11, 2023 ~ Host Vanessa Denha Garmo interviewed several guests from the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island. The conversations focused on connecting, communicating, and collaborating with the community. Guests include President and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association, Bill Wild, Dan West, president and CEO of the Livonia Chamber, Stacy Ziarko president and CEO of the Sterling Heights Chamber, Laura Reiners from Growthworks and Melanie Duquesnel from the Better Business Bureau....more26minPlay
June 04, 2023It's Your Community ~ Matt McCormickJune 4, 2023 ~ Matt McCormick is a business coach and consultant from New Boston, Michigan. He has more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and small businesses procure and manage resources and personnel. McCormick has been working with the Vocational Villages in the Michigan Corrections System and has helped place several returning citizens with manufacturing and other companies all across the state....more27minPlay
May 28, 2023It's Your Community ~ Doyle GlassDoyle Glass was born in Midland, Texas is an author, historian, and sculptor dedicated to honoring those who fought in war. After earning degrees in history and law, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Texas and served as Assistant Attorney General in Kentucky. In 2000, Glass turned to the arts to tell stories of his childhood heroes. He sculpted a bronze statue of John Squires, who saved others during WWII and received the Medal of Honor, with the statue standing in downtown Louisville, Kentucky....more31minPlay
May 21, 2023It's Your Community ~ Kathy TosoianMay 21, 2023 ~ Director of Educational Services and Youth Development at Dale Carnegie Courses Kathy Tosoian talks about how her classes changed after the COVID-19 pandemic, with teenagers and adults now attending classes together....more25minPlay
May 14, 2023It's Your Community ~ Carol Ann FausoneMay 14, 2023 ~ Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone joins the show to discuss her career as a medical officer. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Nursing in 1975, and then received her commission in the United States Air Force as a medical officer in 1977. She established The Veteran Advocate, LLC, which is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that assists veterans with health care, housing, and education challenges. The University of Michigan School of Nursing invited Fausone as the keynote speaker for its 2023 Spring Commencement ceremony....more28minPlay
May 07, 2023It’s Your Community ~ Scott LorenzMay 7, 2023 ~ Scott Lorenz, of Westwind Book Marketing, is the author of the book “Book Title Generator.” In a typical book marketing campaign, Westwind Communications targets book reviewers at magazines, newspapers, and electronic media across the United States. Lorenz has developed and nurtured relationships with writers, editors, and producers....more27minPlay
April 30, 2023It's Your Community ~ Melanie DuquesnelApril 30, 2023 ~ Melanie Duquesnel is the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), which serves Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. For more than 100 years, the BBB has helped people find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. In April, the BBB shared several consumer tips and warnings such as bait-and-switch scams targeting Detroit Metro Area Facebook groups....more29minPlay
April 23, 2023It's Your Community ~ Vincent KirkwoodApril 23, 2023 ~ The new Executive Director of Playworks Vincent Kirkwood joins the program to discuss the nonprofit's effort to create healthy play environments across Michigan. By its 25th anniversary, Playworks served about 2.4 million children through 3,259 school partnerships, out-of-school providers, and community organizations....more26minPlay
FAQs about It’s Your Community:How many episodes does It’s Your Community have?The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.