Adventures in Business

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Today’s Guest: Michelle Carlson, Executive Director of the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center. Watch on YouTube HERE Michelle Carlson, Executive Director of the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center, shares her journey from education coordinator to her current role, highlighting her strong background in community building. The gallery’s mission is vital—supporting Michigan artists and…

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Today’s Guest: Michelle Massey, Founder of M2Speaks Listen to our last episode for Season 2. Thank you for joining us on this adventure. We will be back in January 2024 with all new episodes and guests. Michelle Massey is the visionary founder of M2Speaks, boasting a remarkable 25-year journey in the technology industry. Watch on…

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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…

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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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