Opening Doors with Annette Compo

In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with longtime friend Channelle Kizy-White, founder and owner of Kizy Law Firm, for a conversation about family, law, motherhood, business ownership, and helping people through difficult life transitions. Channelle shares how she knew from a young age that she wanted to go into law, how her career evolved into family law, and why she believe...

In this episode of Opening Doors , Annette Compo sits down with longtime friend and attorney Norman E. “Gene” Richards, a partner in the Livonia office of Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, PLC, where he focuses his practice on estate planning and elder law. Gene shares the unexpected path that led him from theology and mission work to law school, and how a chance connection helped guide him in...

In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Lomas Brown Jr., former Detroit Lions offensive lineman, Super Bowl champion, and President and CEO of the Lomas Brown Jr. Foundation. Lomas shares how he first connected with CARES and why the work being done at the Campus of Hope matters to families facing rising food costs and everyday challenges. He also talks about the mission beh...

In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Keith Kampe, Home Lending Branch Manager at Flagstar Bank and a trusted lending partner for many of the clients served by the Compo & Medema Group. Keith shares his journey from playing college baseball at the University of Cincinnati to building a successful 17-year career in the mortgage industry. The conversation explores how le...

In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Dawn Wilcox, owner and operator of Michigan Maid Cleaning Advantage, a Livonia-based residential and commercial cleaning business serving the community since 2017. Dawn shares how her business has grown over time, what it takes to maintain standards as a team expands, and why trust is such a big part of walking into someone’s home or b...

Geno Grabinski on Printing, Community Service & Building Relationships Through Compton Press In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with longtime friend Geno Grabinski of Compton Press, a Farmington Hills printing company offering digital and offset printing, creative design, mailing, fulfillment, finishing, and more. Geno shares how his career began in trophies and awards b...

In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Madison Carroll — the woman handling marketing and branding for Compo & Medema Group at Keller Williams Home, a singer with a song on streaming platforms, a newly engaged bride-to-be planning a Virginia farm wedding, and a brand-new homeowner who just closed on her first house. Madison opens up about how she found her way to Keller...

What does it really mean to leave a legacy — and how does CARES fit into that journey? In this Coffee with the President episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with estate planning attorney Gene Richards, a partner at CMDA Law and member of the CARES Legacy Committee, to introduce the brand-new CARES Legacy Giving program. Together they walk through how the Legacy Committee was built, h...

When the arts become a place of fear, people stop creating. Rachael Rose is making sure that never happens. In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Rachael Rose — founder and Artistic Director of Thistle Rose Academy of Arts, a 501c3 nonprofit built on one core belief: no cost, no skill level, no background should ever be a barrier to the arts. Rachael shares her journey fro...

What if AI wasn't a buzzword to fear, but a tool that handed you back 10 to 15 hours of your week? In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Teko Harmon, founder of SoleIntel AI and a project manager turned certified AI consultant and coach, for a conversation that takes AI out of the tech bro corner and puts it in plain English. Teko shares why he built SoleIntel AI afte...

What happens when your business partner is also your son — and your best friend? In this deeply personal episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Trevor Medema, her son, fellow REALTOR®, and co-founder of the Compo & Medema Real Estate Group, for a conversation she admits brought her to tears. Trevor opens up about what it's really like working alongside the woman who raised...

In an industry where appointments have started to feel transactional, Theodora Adamopoulos is bringing the experience back. In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Theodora — owner of Teleia Salon in downtown Farmington — to talk about what it takes to build a salon where guests don't just get their hair done, they look forward to every minute of the visit. Theodora sha...

From Bosnia to Farmington: How Dragan Tasic Built a Business, a Brotherhood & a Community Legacy Forty years of friendship. Two decades of service. One community that feels it every day. In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Dragan Tasic — co-owner of Z Painting, current President of the Greater Area Farmington Chamber of Commerce, and one of the quiet forces behind CA...

Jazz, leadership, and the art of pouring into the next generation. In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Joe LaRussa — Mayor of Farmington and 32-year member of the Henry Ford Big Band. Joe shares what it was like to audition as a teenager and never leave, why the band made it their mission to uplift emerging artists like vocalist Olivia Van Goor, and how the Farmington Ci...

hat if your body knows more than you think it does? In this episode of Opening Doors, I sit down with Elaine Grohman — energy healer, intuitive, author, and lifelong Farmington Hills resident. Elaine shares the hospice moment that awakened her gifts, why learning to trust what we feel may be the most important thing we can do, and how true healing extends beyond the individual — into community, th...

In this episode of Opening Doors, Annette Compo sits down with Dion DeGennaro, General Manager of Sergio's Pest Control , a third generation family business serving Metro Detroit for more than 50 years. Together they talk about running a family company, carrying on a legacy, and why great businesses are built on relationships and trust. Dion shares how he found his way back into the family bu...

In this episode of Opening Doors , I sit down with Hannah Brown of Simple Living by Hannah to talk about how the spaces we live in affect our mindset, our peace, and the way we move through different seasons of life. Hannah shares how her work goes beyond organization to help people create calm, functional homes during moments of transition, while also opening up about building her business, trust...

Property taxes can move fast, and confusion can cost you. In this episode of Opening Doors with Annette Compo, Annette shares a clear, practical way to take control of your assessment: focus on truly comparable, near-identical recent sales, then decide with confidence whether an appeal is worth your time. If you want to protect your budget and move forward with a plan, this one is for you. Connect...

What really happens when disaster strikes — and are you actually covered the way you think you are? In this episode, Annette sits down with third-generation Allstate Insurance Agent Kristin Faber for a real conversation about protection, preparation, and what insurance looks like when it truly matters. Kristin shares her personal experience navigating a fire loss at her own office, what she has le...

Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepound really the weight loss solution everyone's talking about? In this episode, registered dietitian Julia Stevens cuts through the noise and gives us the real story. Julia breaks down how GLP-1 medications work, why managing "food noise" is a game changer, and why having an exit plan matters just as much as starting the medication. She also...

What if the insurance policy you set up years ago no longer fits your life? In this episode of Opening Doors with Annette Compo, local State Farm Agent Jamilah Wright pulls back the curtain on everything your insurance agent wishes you already knew — from reviewing your coverage during big life changes, to insuring items you never even thought to call about. Jamilah shares why bundling is about mo...

What starts as a birthday present for your grandson can transform into an Amazon bestselling children's book and a mission to change the world. In this episode of Opening Doors with Annette Compo, award-winning children's author and "Queen of Editing" Naomi V. Dunsen-White shares her inspiring journey from writing her first book during COVID to helping other authors achieve the...

In this episode I sit down with Christina Dedvukaj, our team leader at Keller Williams. We talk about what real estate really is, who it is for, and how to build a career that supports the life you want. I have spent my life in this business, and I can tell you it is not only houses. It is mindset, training, and having the right support so you are not out there alone. Christina and I talk about ge...

I have spent almost four decades in real estate, and the truth is that timing is personal. I explain how to look at your stage of life, your payment, and your next move so you can decide with confidence instead of guessing.   I walk through what actually gets a home sold for strong terms, from preparation and presentation to smart pricing and professional marketing, and I explain how I study on ma...