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 included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political...
Jul 12, 2018•5 min
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 in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, commun...
Jul 12, 2018•13 min
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 your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways will you recruit political, community...
Jul 12, 2018•10 min
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 office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways wi...
Jul 12, 2018•9 min
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 office? What people will be included in your process of drafting and enacting legislation? • What ways w...
Jul 12, 2018•9 min
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 negotiating all athlete contracts. Today Attorney Reed is most known for his career in protecting the li...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 24 min
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 education, culture, and love for Mexico have impacted Sam’s view of the world. Hard work, entrepreneurship, ...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 14 min
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 coolest son ever), and Detroit. The status of Black Bottom Collective music, performance, and legacy is...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 15 min
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 understanding for her photography. Please share, like, and send this to a friend in support of Detroit...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 9 min
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.
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 9 min
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 Detroit, future, family, and what Washington DC has given them that Detroit has not. This is an interestin...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 13 min
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. Today that drive and discipline he applies to community work and advocacy. Continue to watch, share, ...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 41 min
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 and relationship with Detroit, her Detroit Family, and more. This is a special interview about what l...
Jun 27, 2018•55 min
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. Managing acts like Brand Nubian, 3rd Bass, Snow, and many more is his pedigree. Currently he's working on ...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 13 min
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. Satori shares perspectives on having a healthy quality life and artistry. I encourage all artists to...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 36 min
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.
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 23 min
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 www.fitnessbyjulie.net to join a class and movement of Fitness by Julie. Also, share www.detroitisd...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 5 min
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 Development.
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 8 min
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 Hammonds and others in the field are working harder to ensure fairness on behalf of artists. We artis...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 22 min
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 best is horror writing. The creativity oozes from Barlow’s takes on life. In this Detroit is Differen...
May 09, 2018•38 min
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 that placed him in the esteem of Detroit preachers like Charles Adams, CL Franklin, and Jaramogi Abe...
May 09, 2018•58 min
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 Exchange combining fine dining and high-end drinks for Black culture. Both young Black men building th...
May 02, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Episode Notes Attorney Howard Hertz started his career as an attorney, in entertainment law, and developing artist platforms all organically. Decades of practice began through relationships of trust providing opportunity. Born in Canada and raised in the Linwood Davison neighborhood his perspective of life is from a Detroit state of mind. Today he is the founder of the Detroit Music Awards, represented a host of international icons, and a Blues player himself. This Detroit is Different interview...
May 02, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Episode Notes Marcus Ware has defied the odds on many levels. We originally met through his cousin DJ Drummer B (Leonard Ware) when Marcus was released from serving 4 years in prison. Finding Marcus, Leonard, Leland Stein Jr, and a host of other younger guys always saw me as someone finding my way through artistic entrepreneurship so pre-Detroit is Different they heard my takes on success, vision, and cool Detroiters. Ware has come to embody all of that and now is one of the stories I often shar...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Episode Notes Luther Keith is my example of mixing art, business, and community together to have fun. Keith joined me for a great interview where we talk family, journalism, and the Blues. Saturday, April 28, 2018, @ 9pm we open the ‘Bourbon, Blues, and the Badman,’ concert series at Tony V’s Tavern (5756 Cass Detroit MI). Luther Keith loves playing the guitar and belting out some originals and classic blues tunes. His show is a lot like his approach to life, inclusive and experiential. On this ...
Apr 25, 2018•1 hr 28 min
Episode Notes Herman Davis is full of joy and a classic smile. Davis believes and has discovered the value of kindness and work ethic are gateways to success. In his podcast interview, we explore how his life has been filled with knowing how recreation and fun add to the character of children. A Detroit School Board member in the 1970’s and as recent as the 2010’s between the time owned and operated Northland Roller Rink with his family. The family-run business for over 20 years was a destinatio...
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Episode Notes Cydney Camp is creative. Cydney launched ‘the Process’ bi-monthly live art show and installation in February. Thursday April 19, 2018 6 PM – 10 PM @ the Tangent Gallery (715 E Milwaukee St, Detroit, Michigan 48202) will be the second presentation of this lively event. Mark Denson is an art collector that attended the event and was impressed by the experience, audience, and creativity of the Process. Cydney and Mark joined me for a discussion about art, value, and adding creativity ...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Episode Notes Hair Goals 313 is a salon located in Grosse Pointes ‘My Salon Suites’ at 16824 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. Hair Goals 313 is a natural hair salon run by Markquisha St Clair & La Donna Sims. Locs, twists, and curls are coiled, conditioned, treated, and styled for men and women looking to love their hair naturally. The interest and movement connected to natural hair have also led to the ‘My Natural Hair’ podcast on the Detroit is Different podcast network. This Sunday...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Robin Terry & Raina Baker are part of the team welcoming thousands of people weekly to tour, take pictures, and experience Motown. Hitsville USA is located in the heart of Detroit on W Grand Blvd. This small home was the place where so many stars were launched and today facilitates more. The Motown Mic Series featuring Spoken Word poetry, and the Motown Legacy series highlighting Black entrepreneurship is a taste of it all. In this Detroit is Different interview both Robin & Raina share ...
Mar 28, 2018•42 min
Charita Mona has developed a full line of skin care products saving people’s lives. What began as an interest in using she butter has become a passion encouraged by hundreds of people struggling with diabetes, surviving with cancer, and dealing with other ailments. With Detroit is Different Charita sits down and shares her story of fitness, health, and skin care. Learn how a great idea is now mass produced, marketed, and distributed. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to watch the Detroit is Diffe...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 14 min
