Saginaw, Michigan is undergoing a renaissance. It's full of people working hard to turn this city around. This brought me to Nancy Parker, the Executive Director of the Saginaw Zoo. In this episode, she shares her journey literally starting from scratch to become the person in charge of delighting families and igniting passion in our children's futures.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Igniting a science passion in kids
• The importance of community
• What you can expect when you got the zoo

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Buddy's Pizza is the Home of Detroit Style Pizza. What started as a single, simple home has grown into a thriving chain of restaurants that focuses on maintaining the original feel that made Buddy's Pizza so popular. Wesley Pikula, Chief Brand Officer, shares with us the history of Buddy's Pizza, including how they always managed to take advantage of national press to help push their restaurant to the forefront of Detroit Style Pizza making.

Don't listen to this episode if you are hungry!

Links:

Buddy's Pizza Website (Click Here)

Buddy's on Goldbelly (Click Here)

Terry Duperon discovered in third grade that he couldn't read. Today we know this as dyslexia. But when Terry was a child, you were labelled as stupid. While most would hide in the corner, Terry decided to make his dyslexia work for him. Today he owns Duperon Corporation, a multi-million dollar company. And he also founded his own school.

Links Mentioned in the Show

Duperon Corporation

Duperon Education

One Degree

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Jamal had a life much like anyone else. Until Covid-19 shut down his world. Sinking into depression, he found his only way back was to be Unstoppable. This gave birth not only to a clothing line but to a movement and a mission. His mission: to let other people know that they are also Unstoppable.

Links:

Junior Collectibles on Facebook

Also on Instagram

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For this Memorial Day weekend, I revisit a previous guest at the Michigan Heroes Museum. John Ryder, Executive Director, shares with us 3 stories of Michiganders who gave their lives in service of their country.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The Mission of the Michigan Heroes Museum
• Specialist Holly McGeogh
• PFC DeWayne T. Williams
• SP5 Michael May

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Leasa knew something wasn't right with her child Aiden. With the diagnosis of Autism, it changed her world completely. Having a child with autism brings a whole litany of challenges that most parents don't have to face. But from this struggle, an organization was formed that now helps families impacted by autism all over the thumb area of Michigan.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Facing the reality of discovering a child has autism
• How one book changed Leasa's and Aiden's lives forever
• The spark that started an organization that helps thousands all over Michigan

Links:

Spectrum Autism Center: https://spectrumautismcenter.com/

Autism Alliance of Michigan: https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/

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Dean had one simple passion: to help people. But he wasn't sure how. Until one day, God gave him a vision and he ran with it. Today, this simple Facebook group has impacted the lives of thousands of people proving that you don't need to have tons of money, diplomas or degrees in order to impact people.

Links:

Yooper Do-Gooder Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/593876801343442/

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Here's the scenario: you quit your job for a new job. Only to find out your new job got canceled. With a wife and child at home, what would you do? Josh did something a wee bit crazy and decided to turn his childhood hobby into a business. A business that is now on Inc 5000 fastest growing companies. His incredible and inspirational story of how this happened is nothing short of amazing.

Links:

Josh's Frogs Website https://new.joshsfrogs.com/

Josh's Frogs Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoshsFrogs

Inc. 5000 List from 2022: https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2022

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Tulip Time Festival is here! And what better way to celebrate spring than to dance in wooden shoes and eat dutch food! The Tulip Time Festival is at it's 94th appearance and it has been flagged as one of the top events in all the United States. The people of Holland, Michigan really embraced their heritage to create a unique experience for all of those who attend. To guide us on this adventure is Gwen Auwerda, the executive director of the Tulip Time Festival.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Tulip Time Festival got started
• What you can expect from Tulip Time
• Some upcoming events for you to see!

Links:

Tulip Time Festival Website: https://www.tuliptime.com/

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There is so much more to Holland, Michigan that just tulips. In this episode, Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Convention and Visitor's Bureau guides us on a trip through the various festivals that take place throughout the year. Holland has a very diverse culture and their goal is to celebrate them all.

Links:

• Discover Holland
• Tulip Time
• Juneteeth
• Pride Festival
• Latino Festival
• Celtic Festival
• International Festival

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