Michigan Tribe Podcast

What does it actually take to build something from scratch in Jackson, Michigan? Two women who did it are here to tell you -- and they are not holding back. 

This week, Alex and Amanda welcome two powerhouse entrepreneurs to the Michigan Tribe table: Tonja Worthey, the visionary behind Worthy Occasions, and Yvette Wilkie, the force running RJ's Burgers and Ice Cream Co. These two women have built businesses rooted in joy, community, and the kind of grit that doesn't come with a business degree -- it comes from doing the work anyway, even when every voice in your head (and sometimes around you) says don't. 

From the first wild idea to the first real moment of "holy sh*t, this is actually working" -- Tonja and Yvette share the stories they don't always tell. The fear. The pivots. The people who showed up. The people who didn't. And why, despite all of it, they'd do it again in a heartbeat. 

If you've ever thought about starting something -- a business, a side hustle, a whole new chapter -- this episode is your sign. 

What we cover: 

• Tonja's journey building Worthy Occasions and what "worthy" really means to her. 
• Yvette's story behind RJ's Burgers and Ice Cream Co and the community it's created. 
• What it's really like to be a female business owner in Jackson. 
• The moments that almost broke them (and what kept them going). 
• Advice for women who are sitting on a dream and waiting for permission. 
• What Michigan Tribe means to them as women building in this city. 

Welcome to the Michigan Tribe Podcast — your new favorite place to pull up a seat and get real. 

This is your official first look at what's coming. In this trailer, meet your hosts as they share what MI Tribe is all about: honest conversations, real stories, and the kind of energy you feel when you're finally sitting with your people. Filmed in a cozy podcast studio with good lighting and even better vibes, this is just a taste of what's ahead. 

Michigan Tribe is a podcast rooted in Michigan and built for women who are building something — businesses, communities, and lives worth talking about. New episodes coming soon. 

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