Posts Tagged ‘Adventures in Business Podcast’
S3E10 – Aaron Weiner – MSU Dairy Store
Today’s Guest: Aaron Weiner, Administrative Manager at MSU Dairy Store Aaron Weiner began his journey in the restaurant industry at 14, eventually becoming the administrative manager at the MSU Dairy Store after graduating from Michigan State University in 1999. Despite the pandemic, Aaron found his place at the MSU Dairy Store about 2.5 years ago,…
Read MoreS3E8 – Susan O’Dell-Shilton – Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan
Today’s Guest: Susan O’Dell-Shilton, District Director at Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan. Susan O’Dell-Shilton is the district director for Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan, known for her unwavering dedication to advocating for students. With a career spanning over 30 years in the medical field, Susan made a significant transition to Junior Achievement driven by a…
Read MoreS3E7 – Mollie Woods – MSU Product Center
Today’s Guest: Mollie Woods, Director of MSU Product Center at Michigan State University. Mollie Woods is the director of the MSU Product Center, a program based at Michigan State University aimed at nurturing food businesses and entrepreneurs in Michigan. With her background as an economist, Mollie’s journey into the food industry began in 1997 when…
Read MoreS3E6 – Reach Studio Art Center
Today’s Guests: Alice Brinkman, Founder of Reach Studio Art Center, and Melissa Keely, Executive Director of Reach Studio Art Center. Alice Brinkman is the founder of Reach Studio Art Center, sharing her journey from being a textile artist and surface designer to founding Reach in 2003 with a focus on providing art-making opportunities for underserved…
Read MoreS3E5 – Laura Guild – Real Estate Agent
Today’s Guest: Laura Guild, Realtor in the Greater Lansing area affiliated with Keller Williams Realty. Watch on YouTube HERE. Aside from being a mom, wife, and grandma, Laura describes herself as a woman with a Christian spirit and a roaring passion for the service industry. Her journey into real estate took an interesting turn, transitioning…
Read MoreS3E4 – Tony Willis – Leap
Today’s Guest: Tony Willis, Chief Equity Development Officer at Leap and President at Proto Accelerator. Watch on YouTube HERE Tony’s journey over the past decade has been deeply intertwined with economic development in the Greater Lansing region, focusing on creating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. As he shared with us, the ultimate goal of economic development…
Read MoreS3E3 – Brent Forsberg – T.A. Forsberg Inc.
Today’s Guest: Brent Forsberg, President of T.A. Forsberg Inc. Brent Forsberg, the President of T.A. Forsberg Inc., a local development company rooted in the Lansing area, has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry. Having contributed to projects worth over $250 million across Michigan, Brent believes that development extends beyond real estate—it’s…
Read MoreS3E2 – Groovy Donuts
Today’s Guest: Andrew and Monica Gauthier, Founders of Groovy Donuts Watch on YouTube HERE Andrew and Monica Gauthier, the founders of Groovy Donuts, shared their inspiring journey in this episode. Andrew, with a financial background, started the donut venture in 2015. Monica, initially a supportive partner, became an active co-owner, bringing her unique wildlife background…
Read MoreS2E41 – Lansing Mayor Andy Schor
Today’s Guest: Andy Schor, Mayor of Lansing We’re honored to spotlight Mayor Andy Schor, the dynamic force behind Lansing’s transformative journey. Watch on YOUTUBE HERE Serving as the 52nd mayor, Mayor Schor’s commitment to fostering a diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community has brought about unprecedented growth and positive change. Under his leadership, the city has…
Read MoreS2E40 – Lansing Mom – Katie Jones
Today’s Guest: Katie Jones, Co-Owner and Founder of Lansing Mom Katie Jones is the co-owner and founder of Lansing Mom. Katie’s journey began five years ago when burnout from the teaching world prompted her to explore new avenues. Since then, she has successfully launched multiple businesses, including Lansing Mom, the Jones Photo Company, the Jones…
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