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The empowHER Leadership Retreat was created to provide fourth- through ninth-grade girls from all different backgrounds with the tools to find confidence, passion and purpose in their lives.

In these six segments hear from Suzy Merchant who was inspired to start the events, followed by a business community sponsor (AF Group), a key member in making these four retreats happen, and a past participant.

With support and education in the interactive workshops, empowHER girls learn to embrace their strengths and differences, build their self-confidence and participate in service projects that demonstrate the importance of giving back to their community.

For segment 4 Julie Dombroski and Kristine Kletke welcome back Kristin St. Marie, she discusses mentoring and volunteering. Do you want to give back and inspire future generations of young women? If so, this event is for you and this episode is as well! They are still in need of volunteers for the 2019 Retreat.

The empowHER Leadership Retreat was created to provide fourth- through ninth-grade girls from all different backgrounds with the tools to find confidence, passion and purpose in their lives.

In these six segments hear from Suzy Merchant who was inspired to start the events, followed by a business community sponsor (AF Group), a key member in making these four retreats happen, and a past participant.

With support and education in the interactive workshops, empowHER girls learn to embrace their strengths and differences, build their self-confidence and participate in service projects that demonstrate the importance of giving back to their community.

in this 5th segment Julie Dombroski catches up with Kristine Kletke who took the interviews on the road to find a girl who went in 2018 and is coming back for more in 2019. There are many reasons to sign up for the empowHER Leadership Retreat. You will hear several from one of the past participants, Amaya. Listen in as she shares what motivates her and what she learned about being a leader. Thinking about attending or listening in for someone else who would benefit from the empowHER Leadership Retreat? This segment is for you!

The empowHER Leadership Retreat was created to provide fourth- through ninth-grade girls from all different backgrounds with the tools to find confidence, passion and purpose in their lives.

In these six segments hear from Suzy Merchant who was inspired to start the events, followed by a business community sponsor (AF Group), a key member in making these four retreats happen, and a past participant.

With support and education in the interactive workshops, empowHER girls learn to embrace their strengths and differences, build their self-confidence and participate in service projects that demonstrate the importance of giving back to their community.

In their sixth and last segment, Julie Dombroski and Kristine Kletke hear again from Coach Suzy Merchant. She shares about the lessons of the retreat, what it’s like to be a part of the retreat and some needs that are still out there to help reach even more young girls. Thank you to all who have been a part and continue to be a part of this important event!

Vic Verchereau welcomes Jeff Lazaros to the studio. They journey over many topics connected back to leadership and entrepreneurialism.

Jeff Lazaros, President & CEO of Jedi Communications, and involved in several other companies and projects shares his passion and dream of doing something extraordinary for kids and the game he loves. Growing up in the shadow of Tiger Stadium and working his early years around baseball, Jeff has developed a dream that is inching closer to reality!

Getting kids off the couch and playing baseball..with a twist! You'll find Jeff is an engaging thinker with big ideas and an even bigger heart. Tune in and discover how exciting thinking differently can change everything....BATTER UP!

Vic Verchereau welcomes Jeff Lazaros to the studio. They journey over many topics connected back to leadership and entrepreneurialism.

Jeff Lazaros, President & CEO of Jedi Communications, and involved in several other companies and projects shares his passion and dream of doing something extraordinary for kids and the game he loves. Growing up in the shadow of Tiger Stadium and working his early years around baseball, Jeff has developed a dream that is inching closer to reality!

Getting kids off the couch and playing baseball..with a twist! You'll find Jeff is an engaging thinker with big ideas and an even bigger heart. Tune in and discover how exciting thinking differently can change everything....BATTER UP!

Vic Verchereau welcomes Jeff Lazaros to the studio. They journey over many topics connected back to leadership and entrepreneurialism.

Jeff Lazaros, President & CEO of Jedi Communications, and involved in several other companies and projects shares his passion and dream of doing something extraordinary for kids and the game he loves. Growing up in the shadow of Tiger Stadium and working his early years around baseball, Jeff has developed a dream that is inching closer to reality!

Getting kids off the couch and playing baseball..with a twist! You'll find Jeff is an engaging thinker with big ideas and an even bigger heart. Tune in and discover how exciting thinking differently can change everything....BATTER UP!

Vic Verchereau welcomes Jeff Lazaros to the studio. They journey over many topics connected back to leadership and entrepreneurialism.

Jeff Lazaros, President & CEO of Jedi Communications, and involved in several other companies and projects shares his passion and dream of doing something extraordinary for kids and the game he loves. Growing up in the shadow of Tiger Stadium and working his early years around baseball, Jeff has developed a dream that is inching closer to reality!

Getting kids off the couch and playing baseball..with a twist! You'll find Jeff is an engaging thinker with big ideas and an even bigger heart. Tune in and discover how exciting thinking differently can change everything....BATTER UP!

Vic Verchereau welcomes Jeff Lazaros to the studio. They journey over many topics connected back to leadership and entrepreneurialism.

Jeff Lazaros, President & CEO of Jedi Communications, and involved in several other companies and projects shares his passion and dream of doing something extraordinary for kids and the game he loves. Growing up in the shadow of Tiger Stadium and working his early years around baseball, Jeff has developed a dream that is inching closer to reality!

Getting kids off the couch and playing baseball..with a twist! You'll find Jeff is an engaging thinker with big ideas and an even bigger heart. Tune in and discover how exciting thinking differently can change everything....BATTER UP!

Vic Verchereau welcomes Jeff Lazaros to the studio. They journey over many topics connected back to leadership and entrepreneurialism.

Jeff Lazaros, President & CEO of Jedi Communications, and involved in several other companies and projects shares his passion and dream of doing something extraordinary for kids and the game he loves. Growing up in the shadow of Tiger Stadium and working his early years around baseball, Jeff has developed a dream that is inching closer to reality!

Getting kids off the couch and playing baseball..with a twist! You'll find Jeff is an engaging thinker with big ideas and an even bigger heart. Tune in and discover how exciting thinking differently can change everything....BATTER UP!

Keith Lambert, Vice President of Business Attraction, LEAP, Lansing Economic Area Partnership -- CAMW! MVP for April 2019. Capital Area Michigan Works! has been helped by LEAP their most valuable partner for this month, in preparing for MiCareerQuest Capital Area coming up April 26th.   

Keith dropped by the MBN studio to share with Chris Holman some details including a general overview of what this event is. Listen in and hear about the opportunity approximately 5,000 Michigan students will be taking advantage of when visiting the Lansing Center that Friday.