Distinctly Detroit

Today's guest transformed himself from a Zone 8 thug to a freedom fighter. He's a father, author, youth mentor, inspirational speaker, community organizer, and business owner. He’s the Director of "Restoring The Neighbor Back To The Hood" and Alumnus of the University of Michigan School of Social Work. On this episode the DDP warmly welcomes Yusef "Bunchy" Shakur. Mama Akua Community House: https:...

In today's Episode of the Distinctly Detroit Podcast, Feodies hosts a visionary leader with 20 years of experience in government, private industry, and the non-profit sector.  She is the Deputy Director/Chief Engineer for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department; and an Alumna of the University of Michigan College of Engineering. DDP proudly welcomes Palencia Mobley.   Detroit Water and...

In this episode of Distinctly Detroit, Feodies probes the political mind of a native Washingtonian planted in the city of Detroit. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant for Guide House Consulting and is an alumnus of the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy. We are proud to welcome Jai Singletary for our season two debut of the DDP!

In the Season 1 finale, Distinctly Detroit host Katie Benjamin interviews James Logan, a Sucess Coach and Program Coordinator at the University of Michigan. Join them as they discuss football, dreams, change, U of M, and all things Detroit.

In this week's episode of Distinctly Detroit, host Katie Benjamin speaks with Dr. Rashid Faisal, an Educational Activist. Join them as they discuss education in Detroit, and how the city inspires and motivates Dr. Faisal and his continuing work for the city's future generations.

Detroit Center Talks features interviews with U-M graduates who are currently making a positive impact in the Detroit metropolitan area. Featuring: Dana Williams, Chief of Staff and Director of Employment Engagement, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation

In the latest episode of Distinctly Detroit, host Katie Benjamin interviews Lanie Dixon, the Director of Performance Excellence and Patient Experience at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Pontiac for Trinity Health. Lanie talks about her career path and what it’s like to work in a hospital as a non-medical professional.

Join us for another episode of Distinctly Detroit as host Katie Benjamin interviews Ralph Valdez, the Deputy Director of the Concert of Colors and the Executive Director of the Dearborn Community Arts Council. Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at the Concert of Colors and about the arts community around Detroit.

Host Katie Benjamin interviews Michael Cheatham, native Detroiter and Banking Center Manager for Comerica Bank. After graduation from the University of Michigan, Michael’s long career with Comerica Bank has kept him in the city of Detroit. Hear him talk about giving back to the community and how he has gotten to where he is today.

Join host Katie Benjamin as she interviews Dennis Archer Jr. Dennis is the CEO of Ignition Media Group, a leading integrated marketing agency, and president and founding  partner of Archer Corporate Services (ACS). Archer's hospitality holding company, Congress Hospitality, is creator and managing  partner of Central Kitchen + Bar, named by The Detroit Free Press as one of Detroit’s top...

Join us for another episode of Distinctly Detroit featuring University of Michigan alumnus Rod Beard. Since 2001, Rod Beard has worked in various roles with The Detroit News, beginning with high school sports and advancing to cover the Michigan basketball beat for five years and most recently the Detroit Pistons beat, since 2015.

Check out the latest episode of Distinctly Detroit. Host Katie Benjamin interviews Dr. Tracy S. Hall, Executive Director of the Office of Metropolitan Impact with U of M Dearborn. Tracy has a wide range of experience and expertise in higher administration, nonprofits, and public policy.

Join us for the latest episode of Distinctly Detroit. Host Katie Lehman interviews Feodies Shipp, Director of the University of Michigan Detroit Center. Born and raised in Detroit, Feodies earned his B.A. in History from U-M and his M.A. in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University before starting his career in higher education with the U-M Career Center in 1995. From 1996 to 2010, h...

In the latest episode of Distinctly Detroit, host Katie Lehman interviews Oliver Ragsdale Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer of the  Arts League of Michigan and the Carr Center. His main focus over the years has been for the organization to provide world class arts programming and educational opportunities to the Detroit community. Additionally, Oliver is a highly prolific producer...

Host Katie Lehman interviews Justin Erickson, the Program Manager for the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project. Justin is the direct liaison between small businesses and Detroit partners, and U-M faculty and students involved with DNEP. He holds a Master of Arts from The Fletcher School at Tufts University specializing in international law and economic development, and a Bachelor of Arts in...

Join us for episode two of Distinctly Detroit as host Katie Lehman interviews Allandra Bulger, Executive Director of Co.act Detroit. Allandra is a lifelong Detroiter, with five generations of her family all living within the city of Detroit. Prior to launching Co.act Detroit, Allandra has an illustrious career with nonprofits in the city. Listen this week to hear her talk about the landscape of De...

Join host Katie Lehman as she interviews Dr. Riana Anderson of the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. Dr. Anderson was born and raised in Detroit, MI and has returned after living, studying, and working across the country. She is the developer and director of the EMBRace (Engaging, Managing, and Bonding through Race) interven...