Mental health has become a significant concern for many, and there’s a certain sense of urgency needed when it comes to helping our children navigate life’s challenges. Joining Chris to share one Grand Rapids-based organization's efforts in this space is the President & CEO of Wedgwood Christian Services, Dr. Daniel Gowdy.

Whether it’s workforce participation statistics or what’s called the Great Resignation, people are certainly considering how and why they work. Joining Chris to share her personal journey and decision making process is former insurance industry worker-turned entrepreneur, Katie Krick!

More and more we're reminded that “Michigan makes things”, and the recent news talks quite a bit about companies coming to Michigan to bolster our mission to continue to make things, but in this episode we’re talking about making things from the arts perspective. Joining to share why you don’t want to miss ScrapFest 13 are its Executive Director, Mike Baass and the President of Friedland Industries, Joel Conn!

Having local and convenient access to the arts is a major component of driving a vibrant community. You may have heard that Lansing is in the process of getting a new downtown music and arts venue called The Ovation. Joining Chris to tell us the progress of this exciting attraction is the Director of the Lansing Public Media Center, Dominic Cochran!

Just before the pandemic, a local group of entrepreneurs opened a high energy entertainment venue. Little did they know we’d all need to blow off steam in new and creative ways. Joining Chris to discuss the newest evolution of High Caliber Karting & Entertainment is it’s Marketing Director, Jacki Krumnow!

In early March, Spartan Innovations hosted a grand opening for a highly-anticipated incubator space called the Bridge. Joining Chris to share what the Bridge is and why it’s important are the Director of Health Innovations, Kyle McGregor, and the Executive Director for Spartan Innovations, Jeff Wesley!

Michigan is filled with creative & inspiring individuals and Chris loves helping them share their stories. Joining him to discuss his path of education, fashion and sustainability is the Founder of Grow the Earth Coffee, J. Moore!

As the world returns to closer to normal from the pandemic, social activities are resuming. Joining Chris to discuss the 2023 installation of the Capital City Film Festival are Board Members Nicole Szymczak and Samantha Le as well as Festival Manager Emma Selby!

Chris loves discovering new talent in and around Michigan, and he was grateful to have a friend show me the press release for our next guest. Joining him to discuss her series of "Conscious Conversations" is the host and recent MSU graduate, Abrielle Mason!

Efficient and affordable public transportation is discussed wherever I learn about keys to a successful and vibrant community. Joining Chris to help us learn more about mid-Michigan’s transit system and its efforts to progress is Brad Funkhouser, CEO/Executive Director of the Capital Area Transportation Authority’s (CATA).