# 143 Janice Davidson – Building Community Through Action

In this episode, I sit down with Janice Davidson — a powerhouse of Northern Michigan’s endurance and nonprofit world. Janice is the founder and owner of North Mitten Events, the former race director of the iconic North American Vasa, volunteer director for Ironman events, and the executive director of the Armory Youth Project. She wears many hats — all rooted in passion, purpose, and people.We talk about what it takes to build and lead community-driven events, the behind-the-scenes grit of coordinating hundreds of volunteers, and how Janice balances it all with heart and humor. From race trails to youth mentorship, Janice brings energy, vision, and a deep love for Northern Michigan to everything she does.Tune in for a conversation full of insight, inspiration, and a few good laughs — with one truly rad human.

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