Discuss Detroit

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Lauren Hood, Founder and Director for the Institute of AfroUrbanism. Learn more about the Institute of AfroUrbanism at their website: https://afrourbanism.com/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Moody Mattan, serial entrepreneur and CEO of BrandXR, the world's easiest to use no-code platform for building immersive XR experiences. Learn more about BrandXR at their website: https://www.brandxr.io/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Ned Staebler, President and CEO of TechTown and Vice President for Economic Development at Wayne State University. Learn more about Techtown at their website: https://techtowndetroit.org/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Eric Thomas, entrepreneur and Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit, Learn more about the City of Detroit's storytelling platform The Neighborhoods at their website: https://theneighborhoods.org/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Zana Smith, owner of Spectacles Detroit, a fashion boutique opened over 38 years ago in downtown Detroit's Harmonie Park Learn more about Spectacles Detroit at their website: https://specdet.com/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Mike Han, Korean-American artist, designer, and sustainable sushi chef and owner of House of Han, a studio and gallery. Learn more about House of Han at their website: https://www.thehouseofhan.com/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Bob Gregory, senior consultant for Strategy and Public Spaces at the Downtown Detroit Partnership, a nonprofit that strengthens and supports Downtown Detroit through strategic initiatives and programs including the award-winning Campus Martius park. Learn more about Downtown Detroit Partnership's public spaces at their website: https://downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/downtown-detroit-parks/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Dominick Lemonious, Detroit artist specializing in the expression of hands by creating art around expressing positive affirmations through sign language and color for collectors to visualize daily Learn more about Dominick at their website: https://www.facebook.com/THEmanLEMONIOUS Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Alyson Jones, co-owner of Source Booksellers, Black-owned and women-owned bookstore offering a unique niche of non-fiction books in Detroit since 1989. Alyson is also the Vice President of the Detroit Sound Conservancy, an organization that is dedicated to partnerships and programs that preserve Detroit Musical Legacies. Learn more about Source Booksellers at their website: http://www.sourcebooksellers.com/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Eddie Baranak, Detroit musician involved in many bands including The Scrappers. Learn more about The Scrappers at their website: https://www.thescrappersband.com/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Adriel Thornton, director of marketing and outreach for MoGo Detroit Bike Share, a nonprofit providing on-demand bikes at affordable rates that are inclusive and promote health, safety, and connectivity. Adriel is also a founder of FreshCorp, an event-production organization specializing in electronic, hip-hop and indie music events. Learn more about MoGo at their website: https://mogodetroit.org/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Kaela Wabanimkee Harris, organizing member of Detroit Indigenous Peoples Alliance, Learn more about Detroit Indigenous Peoples Alliance at their website: https://www.facebook.com/313DIPA Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Dan Austin, founder of Historic Detroit, a digital platform dedicated to learning the stories behind the city's historic places. Learn more about Historic Detroit at their website: https://historicdetroit.org/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Mark Convington, founder and president of Georgia Street Community Collective, a nonprofit located on Detroit's Eastside that reduces blight, addresses food security issues, and supports youth development. Learn more about Georgia Street Community Collective at their website: http://www.georgiastreetcc.com/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Izegbe N'namdi, Executive Director for N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art, a nonprofit created by George N'Namdi dedicated to enlightenment through the arts. Learn more about the N'Namdi Center at their website: http://nnamdicenter.org/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Brad Dick, Group Executive for Services and Infrastructure for the City of Detroit. Basically, the foremost expert on Detroit's 250+ parks. Learn more about Detroit Parks at their website: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/parks-recreation Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Rachel Lutz, owner of The Peacock Room and Frida, one-of-a-kind artsy and vintage boutiques located in New Center and Midtown Detroit. Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Meghanlata Gupta, founder of Indigenizing the News, a digital news organization dedicated to Native American and Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary issues. Learn more about Indigenizing the News at their website: https://www.indigenizingthenews.com/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Kiana Wenzell, director of culture and community of Design Core Detroit, a nonprofit designed to support the growth of Detroit's creative economy. Learn more about Design Core Detroit at their website: https://designcore.org/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Dan Carmody, president of Eastern Market Partnership, the nonprofit that manages one of the oldest year-farmer's markets in the United States. Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

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Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Christianne Malone, Deputy Director of Build Institute, a nonprofit helping people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network in Detroit. Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Amy Peterson, co-founder and CEO of Rebel Nell, a jewelry brand that repurposes Detroit materials into wearable art. Learn more about Rebel Nell at their website: https://www.rebelnell.com/ Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Gabriela Santiago-Romero, who was running for Wayne County Commission and is now a Detroit City Council Member. Hear about what it was like for Gabriela to grow up in Southwest Detroit, the issue with the "blank-slate" mentality in Detroit, and her journey to running for Wayne County Commissioner. Follow Gabriela's journey at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-santiago-romero-02398772 Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Orlando Bailey, host of Authentically Detroit podcast, which takes a comprehensive look at contemporary issues. Hear about Orlando's generational history on the Eastside, how the popular Authentically Detroit podcast came to be, and the importance of providing a platform for Detroit's stories that are often untold in mainstream media. Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/

Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with April Anderson, Co-owner of Good Cakes and Bakes, the Avenue of Fashion's premier bakery. Hear about her entrepreneurial journey including that time that she made 800 vegan brownies for Bill Clinton, how she's having a positive impact on her community, and how you can get the most delicious baked goods delivered to your door right now. Discuss Detroit features conversations with small businesses owners, community leaders, and Detroit residents as a program of City Institute. City Institute shares lessons learned from Detroit to inspire individuals, organizations, and cities to innovate for a better future. The learn more about services and programming, visit: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/