These have been challenging times for everyone, and the pandemic has stretched us all profoundly and differently. But I often pause to reflect on how good I have it, and remind myself that there are many dealing with true hardships, as compared to my inconveniences.

Joining Chris to discuss a local organization serving those who are really in need is the Executive Director for Haven House, Gabriel Biber!

Healthcare is a hotly debated topic. Some ask, how do we modernize processes, encourage affordability and truly drive wellness in our population?

Joining Chris to share his relatively new business endeavor is the Founder & CEO of HealthBar, Nathan Baar!

If you don’t live in Lansing, or haven’t been down Michigan Avenue in the past 18 months, you may be unaware of the massive Red Cedar Project residential and commercial project taking place.

Joining Chris to discuss what is live, and what is still to come is the Executive Project Manager of Ferguson Development, Christopher Stralkowski!

Cyber crime has wreaked havoc on businesses large and small, yet many still believe it’s not going to happen to them.

Joining Chris to discuss how outsourced IT firms are helping protect businesses large & small from the hackers and ransomware criminals is CEO and Founder of Doberman Technologies, Ian Richardson!

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused stressful times for all. Good thing there are venues like High Caliber Karting and Entertainment - opened a wildly unique indoor space to recreate and blow off steam.

Joining Chris to discuss what guests can experience there this fall is President Jordan Munsters and General Manager Zach Bingham!

Whether you’re a fan of our fabled Detroit Pistons, our beloved MSU Spartans lead by legend Tom Izzo, or any other professional or college basketball team, you are in for a treat! Lansing is getting its own professional basketball team and joining Chris to discuss the launch of the Lansing Pharaohs is Founder & President, Chris Jackson.

Michigan has done an admirable job establishing various Economic Development organizations, targeting specific objectives. One group - Downtown Lansing Inc - is focused on just that, downtown Lansing’s vibrancy as we recover from the Coronavirus pandemic and the fallout it has caused.

Joining Chris to discuss their mission and some new initiatives is Downtown Lansing Inc.’s Executive Director, Cathleen Edgerly!

Michigan State Federal Credit Union - or MSUFCU - is a financial institution many Michiganders are familiar with. What you may NOT be familiar with is their Desk Drawer Fund.

Joining Chris to discuss the Fund, its mission, and how it benefits our communities is Chief Community Development Officer for MSUFCU & President/Executive Director of the Desk Drawer Fund, Whitney Anderson-Harrell!

The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all walks of life - business, schooling and entertainment alike. Things seems to be opening back up and we are finally getting closer to “normal”.

Joining Chris to discuss an annual event, that had to take a hiatus last year but is back on track for 2021, is the Co-founder of the Capital City Film Festival, Cameron Gnass!

Michigan is made up of amazing individuals doing wonderful things to make our towns cooler.

In this episode, Chris is joined by Najeema Iman; a self professed people collector & connector, creator of art, curator of pop-up market spaces, entrepreneur, and more!