Detroit is Different

Episode Notes Tom Lawrence is a content creator. This interview goes deep into ways to continue to build podcasts, youtube channels, and more. Watch this to learn more about building an audience online and keeping an audience engaged online. Podcasting has provided him an opportunity to speak on Microsoft's campus ... about Linux. Youtube videos have provided Tom an audience and following of 10,00...

Episode Notes Tom Choske State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 6 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in...

Episode Notes Gregory Creswell State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 1 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be includ...

Episode Notes Najanava Harvey-Quinn State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 7 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be i...

Episode Notes Jasmine Henry State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 8 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included...

Episode Notes Jeff Jones State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 7 • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in office? What people will be included in...

Episode Notes Samantha Magdaleno State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 6 The questions I asked are: • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in offic...

Episode Notes Michele Oberholtzer State Representative Candidate for Michigan’s District 4 The questions I asked are: • What’s the culture of your district? • What businesses, organizations, and events add to the make-up of the communities there? • Who have been the most supportive people thus far in your candidacy for state representative? • What legislation do you plan to implement while in offi...

Episode Notes Gregory Reed is an engineer that’s spent decades in the practice of Entertainment Law. Reed’s patience and understanding for systems led to his work into Entertainment Law. In the 1970’s relationships with fellow Michigan State Spartans (like Bubba Smith and more) created the opportunity to represent athletes. He soon wrote a book that has been cited and used as the standard for nego...

Episode Notes Southeast Texas, Mexico, and Southwest Detroit have interconnected ties that link all regions to families, culture, and food. Samuel Alvarado is a Mexican American with family roots in America dating back to his grandfather. His grandfather opened Mexican Fiesta restaurant in Dearborn in the 1960’s and since has sustained his Uncles, Father, and his family. The upbringing or educatio...

Episode Notes Khary Kimani Turner is a working on behalf of HS students throughout Detroit in honor of Coleman Alexander Young. Today, Coleman A Young Foundation has a hip-hop touch under the leadership and servitude of Khary Kimani Turner. Initiatives like text drives for money are new approaches to support needed for our community. Turner talks music, fatherhood (he and wife Tunesia have the coo...

Episode Notes Nabeela Khan is a photographer inspired by the creativity of her Father. Her Father’s love for music while career in law encouraged her to stay expressing herself through artistry. Nabeela’s Muslim & Pakistani roots impact her life’s perspective and love for family. We discuss common American misunderstandings of the Middle East and Islamic culture. Also how her family grew an un...

Episode Notes Detroit is Different Podcast Network sits down and views and comments on Luke Cage Season 1: with Piper Carter of the Piper Carter Podcast; Maceo & Wae of Searching for Clair Huxtable; LaDonna & MarkQuisha from My Natural Hair; Sparkle & Tina Andramadon from Tiddies & Tacos; and Infinity & Pri-Smiilz from an Untitled Podcast soon to come.

Episode Notes Mishara Davis, Imani Coby, Nia Cleage, Julian Morgan are all professionals under 26 years old in Washington DC and from Detroit. Attracting talented young people and retaining talented young people is one of the most difficult challenges Detroit/ Metro-Detroit has. These Detroiters are in DC earning 3x - 4x as much as their friends in Detroit. We discuss opportunity, living in Detroi...

Episode Notes Speak Roc is a podcaster, Motivational Speaker, Huband, and Father of 3 beautiful Daughters working in his business. From years of military service traveling the US he's come back to Detroit to provide ideas, support, and initiative for the community. We discuss his path leaving Martin Luther King Jr HS and returning to earn a diploma, later a degree, and years of military service. T...

Episode Notes Karinda Washington is a visionary. Influenced through her Mother's hard work impacting the community Karinda has launched efforts of culture, advocacy, and social awareness. Today she works in DC for Homeland Security and for years now has advocated for inclusion and transparency. Her talent and skill were recognized immediately in Washington DC and she talks about her current take a...

Episode Notes Keir Worthy is a true Detroiter, someone with many skills and talents. Hip-hop Music's history is linked to Keir, International Design is linked to Keir, and African Centered Education is of Keir. While attending the University of Texas in the late 80's he introduced SXSW to all Black Music (including Hip-hop), and has worked in record promotions and marketing for of 25 years. Managi...

Episode Notes Detroit is Different because people like Satori are here. Formally trained in classical music, she wound up baptized in the Funk performing with George Clinton and the Parliment for years. Then to Hawaii, LA, and Toronto, she's back in Detroit now. Satori's Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers is often imitated but sincerely missed because Satori is the gateway for the creativity....

Episode Notes Corey Williams is a Detroit Property Developer with a background that's more Detroit than many Property Developers. Williams shares the stories of moving into U of D Law from the Cody (Rouge) background. Currently, he is an owner of the Wildemere located at W McNichols & Wildemere. Visit on a Tuesday soon for Shrimp, Beef, or Chicken tacos, and to meet Corey.

Episode Notes Julia Lynk is a true Eastsider now offering Metro-Detroit a mix of specialized, custom, exercise classes. Fitness by Julie is a movement that is Yoga, Aerobics, Hip-hop, Youth, and You! Julie opened Commit 2B Fit Studio11839 Gratiot Detroit, MI 48213. She shares her journey of entrepreneurship, building a family, and working with all ages/ backgrounds/ and genders with fitness. Visit...

Episode Notes Chris Shorter is from Vicksburg MS but grew up on Detroit's Westside. Central HS graduate and FAMU scholar Shorter now is in the mix of Detroit's sister Chocolate City. Directing Washington DC's Department of Public Works is a life journey but only one side of the prism. Father, Son, Brother, and DC homeowner (in DC) Chris shares his vision on Detroit, Leadership, and Community Devel...

Episode Notes Stephanie L Hammonds grew up learning music and now spends a majority of her time protecting the artistry of music creators. Publishing, copyright, negotiation, licensing, are all dynamics of intellectual property that are becoming more and more important by the day. The internet has changed the way people get entertainment (streaming, downloading, subscription service) so Attorney H...

Episode Notes Philadelphia PA, Oakland CA, and Brooklyn NYC all welcomed the spirit and artistry of Toby Barlow. A career in advertising led Barlow on travels across the nation as he honed his skills as a writer (Huffington Post, Sharp Teeth) . His fiction novels have taken on a life welcoming thousands of fans enthralled in stories of people, life, and circumstances. The circumstances he covers b...

Episode Notes 1971 ushered the Sampson Family to Detroit MI from Louisville KY. Dr. Frederick Sampson accepted the role as pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church and brought with him a voice that’s changed the community. Membership at Tabernacle expanded from 1,500 to 5,000 in months. Throughout his 30 year tenure serving as pastor Sampson’s reign cast a shadow of the passion, commitment, and spirit...

Episode Notes Detroit is internationally recognized for Motown, Auto Motors, and today’s craft cocktails. The drink wizards using blends of natural juices, mixers (Shout Out Steve & Wolf Moon soon a guest again on Detroit is Different), and liquors are costing more than the traditional mojito, and so much better. Justice Akuezue & Davante Burnley are developing an experience through the Ex...