Gun violence shatters lives daily - plain and simple. This epidemic is being met with counter measures and a ground swell of those who are not willing to sit idly-by. Joining Chris to discuss the amazing work of FORCE Detroit is their Executive Director, Dujuan "Zoe" Kennedy!

During the pandemic the entertainment industry was literally shut down. Many artists that were on the rise saw their opportunities cancelled for the better part of 18 months. Share The Music Foundation is committed to helping support these artists with concerts held in the Greater Lansing Area. Joining Chris to share the story behind Share the Music Foundation is the Board President, Grant Hendrickson!

Healthcare is a hotly discussed topic. There’s a new practice in mid-Michigan whose tagline is “Supporting Health, Not Just Treating Disease”. Joining Chris to discuss the techniques and their refreshing attitude is the Founder of Wellness Alternatives in Okemos, Dr. Janet Eng!

The pandemic disrupted life in many ways, and there are entities still measuring the recovery of various industries. Choose Lansing recently held its annual meeting and shared the 2024 numbers for hospitality, conventions, and tourism. Joining Chris to share the findings and discuss the near-term Lansing momentum is President and CEO of Choose Lansing, Julie Pinkston!

In July 2021 we introduced a concept being discussed called Strikeout Baseball. A few years - and lots of hard work later - the team is back to announce the grand opening. Joining Chris to discuss the path, and the future, is the Founder of Strikeout Baseball - Jeff Lazaros, Community Ambassador & Board Member - Ashlee Willis and Mayor of Lansing, Andy Schor!

With healthcare costs rising and the overall health of Americans declining, most are searching for simple and honest ways to stay healthy and avoid disease. Joining to share his health & wellness small business story is the owner of Lansing’s Moss Man Herbs, Darian Draper.

Home ownership - and deciding when and how to take the plunge - can be complicated. You need an expert to help you navigate the trends and strategies. Joining to share some thought-starters is the owner of Keller Williams - Advantage in Team, Chris Silker.

Michigan is doubling down on its efforts to create a bright future for its residents. There are a lot of organizations working to put our youth in the best possible position to thrive. One organization in these crosshairs is Junior Achievement - a name you may be familiar with, but you may not know who they are and how they work. Joining Chris is the Senior District Director of the Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan, Susan ODell-Shilton.

Healthcare has historically been an important topic. But recently - navigating our way out of a global pandemic, the financial well being of healthcare providers, and doctor & nurse burnout are common news topics. Joining to talk about a new partnership between a university and a century-old health care system are Frank Urban, Director of Venture Creation at Spartan Innovation - MSU Research Foundation and Lisa Prasad, Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer for Henry Ford Heath.

Renewable energy and reducing waste are hot topics for Michigan, and pretty much everyone these days. Joining Chris to discuss their work in this space, their Grand Rapids facility, and an upcoming event, is the Founder and CEO of Woodchuck.ai and best selling author of “Unleashing Abundant Energy”, Todd Thomas.