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Our special guest for Episode #30 of the YB2C Live! Podcast for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners is Miriam Pranschke, owner of BORO Resale and Consignment Shop in Detroit, Michigan. In this episode, Miriam joins us via the online meeting app Zoom to describe how she knew when she was still in college that she wanted to open a consignment store. After working for, and learning from other consignment store owners in Grand Rapids, Miriam and her husband decided to move to Detroit and open their own store downtown near the Eastern Market. Miriam talks about the benefits of living "above the store," living and working in Detroit, what the name BORO means, how consignment and resale works, how she obtains items for her store, and the process for opening a retail establishment in Detroit.

You can view and download a full transcript of this episode here. 

You can find out more about Miriam and the BORO Resale and Consignment store on Facebook and at the BORO website. BORO Resale is also active on Twitter and Instagram: @bororesale.

 

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The YB2C Live! podcast is recorded each Thursday from our studios in the Green Garage Detroit Co-working Community in Midtown Detroit.

 

Our special guest for Episode #30 of the YB2C Live! Podcast for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners is Miriam Pranschke, owner of BORO Resale and Consignment Shop in Detroit, Michigan. In this episode, Miriam joins us via the online meeting app Zoom to describe how she knew when she was still in college that she wanted to open a consignment store and she and her husband decided to move to Detroit and open their own store downtown near the Eastern Market.

This episode of the YB2C Live! podcast is the third in this year's February Black History Month "Legacy Entrepreneur" Series. Our guest this week is Sharon Madison, CEO of Madison Madison International. Madison Madison International is an engineering and architectural consulting firm, which was founded by her father, Julian C. Madison, and uncle in Cleveland, Ohio in 1954. Her Uncle and Father themselves built on the legacy of their father, Robert James Madison, one of the first African-American architectural engineers in the United States.

Sharon tells the fascinating story of how her grandfather, her father Julian C. Madison, and her uncles, Robert and Bernard, grew the company into a prolific design firm working throughout the United States and internationally in the areas of airport construction, infrastructure, mass transportation, multifamily housing, office and church buildings, roads and bridges, and water and wastewater treatment plants.

Sharon took over the company in 1989 after the death of her father, becoming one of the few women owners of such firms, and the only Black woman to own her own building in downtown Detroit, the Julian C. Madison Building.

Expounding on her current projects and the continued growth of her company and the diversity of tenants in her building, Sharon's reflects on the extraordinary growth of business in Detroit. Sharon's story is an inspiring one that demonstrates the power of a legacy in Detroit.

For more information on Sharon Madison and Madison Madison International:

www.madisonmadison.com

Julian C. Madison Building

1420 Washington Boulevard

Detroit, Michigan 48226

P: (313) 963-6110

F: (313) 963-4290

[email protected]

 

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This episode of the YB2C Live! podcast is the third in this year’s February Black History Month “Legacy Entrepreneur” Series. Our guest this week is Sharon Madison, CEO of Madison Madison International. Madison Madison International is an engineering and architectural consulting firm, which was founded by her father, Julian C. Madison, and uncle in Cleveland, Ohio in 1954. Her Uncle and Father themselves built on the legacy of their father, Robert James Madison, one of the first African-American architectural engineers in the United States.

Sharon tells the fascinating story of how her grandfather, her father Julian C. Madison, and her uncles, Robert and Bernard, grew the company into a prolific design firm working throughout the United States and internationally in the areas of airport construction, infrastructure, mass transportation, multifamily housing, office and church buildings, roads and bridges, and water and wastewater treatment plants.

Sharon took over the company in 1989 after the death of her father, becoming one of the few women owners of such firms, and the only Black woman to own her own building in downtown Detroit, the Julian C. Madison Building.

Expounding on her current projects and the continued growth of her company and the diversity of tenants in her building, Sharon’s reflects on the extraordinary growth of business in Detroit. Sharon’s story is an inspiring one that demonstrates the power of a legacy in Detroit.

For more information on Sharon Madison and Madison Madison International:

www.madisonmadison.com

Julian C. Madison Building

1420 Washington Boulevard

Detroit, Michigan 48226

P: (313) 963-6110

F: (313) 963-4290

[email protected]

 

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YB2C Live! is recorded at Green Garage in Midtown Detroit: Green Garage Detroit

In this episode, Pam and Keith conference with Stephanie Willis, founder of G.H. Soaps and Body Truth Brand products.

G.H. Soaps was founded in 2014 through an urban gardening program in the west side of Detroit, and has since expanded into the Body Truth Brand.

G.H. Soaps and Body Truth Brand use true organic, natural, plant-based ingredients that nourish the skin.

• G.H. Soaps found its beginnings through a community gardening initiative located on the west side of Detroit.
• Stephanie explains how she left her corporate job in search of something more meaningful, and found it through prayer and meditation. That something meaningful was G.H. Soaps.
• True and honest ingredients, Stephanie says, are all that go into her products. She believes that only natural ingredients, such as shea butter, olive and coconut oil, and essential oils, should be in our soaps.
• Stephanie talks the vigorous process of creating soap and her beginnings in soap sales at a holiday market.
• Stephanie warns about false promises of beauty and wellness advertised by many companies whose soaps are made of hazardous materials that can harm one of our body's most important organs: our skin.
• Community outreach remains an important factor in Stephanie's work, and she hopes to create opportunities for individuals in her community, especially youths.
• Stephanie is looking to manufacture and sell her soaps worldwide, and has already had multiple inquiries about doing so.

 

For more information about Stephanie Willis, G.H. Soaps, and Body Truth Brand:

Shoot them an email!

[email protected]

Shop their site!

www.bodytruthbar.com

Visit their website!

https://ghsoaps.com/

"Like" them on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/GHSOAPS/

Follow them on Instagram and Twitter!

https://www.instagram.com/ghsoaps/

https://twitter.com/ghsoaps

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In this episode, Pam and Keith conference with Stephanie Willis, founder of G.H. Soaps and Body Truth Brand products.

G.H. Soaps was founded in 2014 through an urban gardening program in the west side of Detroit, and has since expanded into the Body Truth Brand.

G.H. Soaps and Body Truth Brand use true organic, natural, plant-based ingredients that nourish the skin.

• G.H. Soaps found its beginnings through a community gardening initiative located on the west side of Detroit.
• Stephanie explains how she left her corporate job in search of something more meaningful, and found it through prayer and meditation. That something meaningful was G.H. Soaps.
• True and honest ingredients, Stephanie says, are all that go into her products. She believes that only natural ingredients, such as shea butter, olive and coconut oil, and essential oils, should be in our soaps.
• Stephanie talks the vigorous process of creating soap and her beginnings in soap sales at a holiday market.
• Stephanie warns about false promises of beauty and wellness advertised by many companies whose soaps are made of hazardous materials that can harm one of our body’s most important organs: our skin.
• Community outreach remains an important factor in Stephanie’s work, and she hopes to create opportunities for individuals in her community, especially youths.
• Stephanie is looking to manufacture and sell her soaps worldwide, and has already had multiple inquiries about doing so.

 

For more information about Stephanie Willis, G.H. Soaps, and Body Truth Brand:

Shoot them an email!

[email protected]

Shop their site!

www.bodytruthbar.com

Visit their website!

https://ghsoaps.com/

“Like” them on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/GHSOAPS/

Follow them on Instagram and Twitter!

https://www.instagram.com/ghsoaps/

https://twitter.com/ghsoaps

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YB2C Live! is recorded at Green Garage in Midtown Detroit: Green Garage Detroit

For the month of August, YB2C Live! will be focusing on entrepreneurs whose businesses promote health and wellness. For this episode, Pamela Hilliard Owens and Keith Owens sit down with Dr. Jesse Brown of Detroit Wholistic Center and Wholistic Training Institute.

Detroit Wholistic Center provides, natural solutions for common concerns. They focus on prevention and utilize herbs, cleansing, diet, and lifestyle change to help their customers. They believe that most of the problems people experience, including illnesses and even death, are directly related to diet and lifestyle.

Wholistic Training Institute is the only state-licensed naturopathic school in Detroit, and the only African American owned state-licensed naturopathic school in the country. At the institute, it is their goal to train a healer in every home, institution, and community.

• Dr. Jesse Brown highlights the mission of Detroit Wholistic Center (DWC) and Wholistic Training Institute (WTI) as being focused on promoting understanding of health and wellness, and providing natural remedies for ailments of all kinds.
• Noting his "87-year-young" mother, Dr. Brown explains how since he was a child he had a holistic upbringing, including remedies that utilized castor oil, cod liver oil, and enemas.
• Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of the early influences of parents on their children. Just as having a parent who smokes greatly increases a child's chances of adopting the habit, so does having an active parent that has a balanced diet.
• Dr. Brown explores a phenomenon called "Diet Delinquency," which correlates diet to how people feel and how they respond and interact with others.
• DWC will be celebrating it's 30th anniversary on October 22nd, something that has never happened in the city of Detroit.
• The 30th anniversary celebrations will feature three main events: a keynote speaker, Dr. Cass Ingram, a section on hair and health, and a conversation about food and behavior.

 

For more information on Dr. Jesse Brown, Detroit Wholistic Center, and Wholistic Training Institute:

 

 

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For the months of September and October, YB2C Live! Is focusing on urban farmers and agribusinesses.  In this episode, Pam and Keith sit down with Malik Yakini of D-Town Farm.

D-Town Farm was founded by a collective of people all with a mission to create a comprehensive food policy in the city.

D-Town has a total of 7 acres, making it the largest urban farm in the city of Detroit, with solar energy, three coop houses, and 30 different fruits, vegetables, and herbs currently growing on the farm.

• Malik did not start in the farming world, but he has always been food minded.

• Malik describes his journey from running a school in Detroit to becoming executive director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, all leading up to his work with D-Town.

• Negotiation with City Council played a huge role in founding D-Town, says Malik.

• Malik talks expansion since founding D-Town, including the addition of solar energy stations, internships, rain water collection, and the addition of a number of crops and coop houses.

• Malik believes everyone relates to food somehow, even if they aren't sticking their hands in the soil.

• D-Town participates in "agri-tourism" and holds tours and a harvest festival to keep everyone in the community involved.

• Malik talks food politics and policy in Detroit, and why it's important that something is finally being done about it.

• Malik and D-Town are a part of the ever growing agriculture movement in Detroit.

• D-Town is helping return balance to the community through food, activities, and jobs for the people of Detroit.

 

For more information about D-Town Farm and Malik Yakini:

Give them a call!

313-345-3663

Visit their website!

www.d-townfarm.com

Volunteer with D-Town!

www.d-townfarm.com/contact-us

Read their blog!

d-townfarm.blogspot.com

Find out about Detroit Community Black Food Security Network!

313-345-3663

www.detroitblackfoodsecurity.org

 

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For the month of September, YB2C Live! has been focusing on entrepreneurs who plant, grow, and harvest food, flowers and other live, natural items. In this episode, Pam and Keith sit down with Ryan Anderson of Acre Detroit.

Acre Detroit is an urban farm that was founded in 2012 by Ryan Anderson and Anna Clarke.

Acre grows a wide variety of crops. To name a few, Acre grows hot crops such as tomatoes, hot peppers, eggplant, and root crops like carrots, beets, and radishes, as well as Asian greens and herbs.

• Ryan explains his journey from the desk to the farm, talks how Acre came to be, and how it has grown since its founding.
• Ryan wants to make a positive effect on the world, and urban agriculture through Acre is his way of doing so.

• Ryan talks wholesale and distribution of Acre goods.
• Hyperlocal sensibility is something that is important in Detroit, says Ryan, buying local, selling local.
• Ryan explains what it takes to operate a farm, specifically an urban farm, and talks about his weekly schedule.
• Michigan has the second highest number of agricultural products in the country, says Ryan, which makes Detroit an ideal urban agriculture setting.
• Ryan talks organic vs. certified organic, and what it takes to get organic certification.
• Ryan hopes to see Acre, along with the urban agriculture movement as a whole, grow even more for many years to come.

 

For more information on Ryan Anderson and ACRE Detroit:

202-378-3474

[email protected]

"Like" ACRE on Facebook: @ACREDetroit

Follow them on Instagram: @ACREDetroit

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In this episode of YB2C Live! is keeping with the fall harvest theme of the month that focuses on entrepreneurs who plant, grow, and harvest food, flowers, and other natural items. Pam and Keith sit down with Jerry Hebron of Oakland Avenue Urban Farm.

Oakland Avenue Urban Farm is a non-profit, community-based organization that is focused on cultivating healthy foods and culture, as well as sustainability and engagement in the community.

• Originally in the real estate business, Jerry moved on to other endeavours after the economic crash in 2008. Soon enough, the Oakland Avenue Urban Farm was in the works.
• Oakland Avenue Urban Farm sprouted from Jerry and her mother's concern for the community, which was riddled with drug and crime activity.

• Oakland Avenue, says Jerry, was depressing, and was the perfect location for an urban farming project.
• Jerry explains that with the help of organizations like the Greening of Detroit and Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiative among others, and along with a lot of help from friends in the community, Oakland Avenue Urban Farm was able to become a reality.
• Jerry talks bringing healthy products to a community with access to little beyond gas stations and liquor stores.
• There is a need for community development in the north end, says Jerry, as she gives a little historical background on the area.
• Oakland Avenue Urban Farm is a group of cultivators, they cultivate food, they cultivate people and they cultivate community.
• Jerry explains their newest project called "The North End Storytellers" that will work toward creating a conversation of future development and cultural cultivation in the north end.

 

For more information on Jerry Hebron and Oakland Avenue Urban Farm:

Visit their website! www.oaklandurbanfarm.org

Email Jerry Hebron! [email protected]

Give them a call! (313) 649-7756

9227 Goodwin St Detroit 48211

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