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April 28, 2025 ~ Crain's Detroit Managing Business Editor Mike Lee talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick about the Rocket Classic golf tournament, the Motown Museum expanding with the Esther Gordy Edwards Center for Excellence, female entrepreneurship growing in Detroit, and much more!
February 18, 2025 ~ Robin Terry, Chairwoman and CEO of the Motown Museum, joins Kevin for this week's All Talk All Star.
February 18, 2025 ~ Full Show: Kevin discusses the latest with the plane crash in Toronto. The Motown Museum's Robin Terry joins Kevin for this week's All Talk All Stars. Anthony Hudson has announced he is running for Governor and joins Kevin.
The boys sit down for a solo pod and talk about: Ouija Board, Levon Helm, Bite me Bambi, Surburban Legends, Old World Stage, Detroit, Cottage in Pizza, Veggies works, Pesto Drizzle, Home Cookin, Swordfish, Air Rifle, Pond, Fresh Water, Bar Hoping, Motown Museum, GM Building, and much much more.
Welcome to Tuesday! Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're talking about: Motown Museum Expansion: Jer went to the press event for a 50,000-square-foot project opening in summer 2026, featuring interactive exhibits and recording studios. It's been a long time coming. Early Voting in Detroit: 16 days of early voting from October 19 to November 3, with 14 vote centers across the city. We discuss the impact. Eastern Market Shooting: Tragic incident sparks discussions on public safety and conflict resolution. Detroit Lions Update: Head coach Dan Campbell takes responsibility for recent loss, team faces challenges this season. Fletcher reacts. Football Player Safety: Concerns over concussion rates in football, balancing safety with preserving with what people love to watch. Fletcher shares his experience as someone who played QB on a far lower level with multiple concussions.
September 17, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Motown Museum CEO Robin Terry about the major expansion underway for the museum, how to stay connected to the younger generations, and becoming a popular destination for visitors to Detroit! Photo: Brian McCollum ~ USA Today Network
September 17, 2024 ~ Full Show: Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about reports of a new mega-development coming to Genesee County, former President Donald Trump's visit to Flint today, the Detroit Tigers inching closer in the Wild Card race, today's Federal Reserve meeting on the interest rates, the U.S. Court of Appeals hearing arguments over the ban of TikTok, how schools are handling cell phone use in class, and the expansion of the Motown Museum in Detroit!
Send us a textHas your friend group ever daydreamed about going in to business together? Good idea or bad idea? Join us on the Impostrix Podcast as we sit down with Leonard Lightfoot, CFO and co-founder of the Black Coffee Company, to hear his experience building a thriving business with four of his closest friends. Leonard takes us through his journey of friendship and a shared interest in building wealth through investments to a fateful visit to the Motown Museum in 2015 that sparked an entrepreneurial dream that led to the birth of the Black Coffee Company.Discover the gritty, behind-the-scenes story of how the Black Coffee Company grew from selling their signature "WOKE" coffee mug online to becoming a beloved community coffee shop (that just expanded to the Morehouse College Campus!). Leonard recounts the trials and triumphs of their early days, including the strategic pop-up events that eventually led to a permanent location in Atlanta, thanks to a chance encounter at Killer Mike's swag shop. Learn how the co-founders adapted and thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic, using customer feedback to diversify their product line and stay relevant in challenging times.But it's not just about coffee. Leonard shares invaluable insights on the importance of community empowerment, financial literacy, and the unique hurdles faced by Black entrepreneurs. Hear about the role Black women played in supporting their journey, the mental and physical toll of entrepreneurship, and practical advice for anyone looking to start their own business. This episode is a powerful testament to the strength of collaboration, resilience, and the transformative power of community support. Don't miss it!Visit Black Coffee online at www.theblackcoffeecompany.com or if in Atlanta, visit their flagship shop at 1800 Jonesboro Rd., SE.I am a creative entrepreneur and want my fully customizable and attorney-created services contract. Sponsor:Smithers Law Group LLC, Your Trusted 360 General Counselwww.stulawgroup.com/contract-bank Wills for the PeopleAdvancing wealth equity through intentional, accessible, culturally responsive and transformative estate planning services and education. Available in Georgia only. www.willsforthepeoplega.cominfo@willsforthepeoplega.comSupport the Show. SUBSCRIBE to the Validating Voice NewsletterSUPPORT Impostrix Podcast
Send us a Text Message.Has your friend group ever daydreamed about going in to business together? Good idea or bad idea? Join us on the Impostrix Podcast as we sit down with Leonard Lightfoot, CFO and co-founder of the Black Coffee Company, to hear his experience building a thriving business with four of his closest friends. Leonard takes us through his journey of friendship and a shared interest in building wealth through investments to a fateful visit to the Motown Museum in 2015 that sparked an entrepreneurial dream that led to the birth of the Black Coffee Company.Discover the gritty, behind-the-scenes story of how the Black Coffee Company grew from selling their signature "WOKE" coffee mug online to becoming a beloved community coffee shop (that just expanded to the Morehouse College Campus!). Leonard recounts the trials and triumphs of their early days, including the strategic pop-up events that eventually led to a permanent location in Atlanta, thanks to a chance encounter at Killer Mike's swag shop. Learn how the co-founders adapted and thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic, using customer feedback to diversify their product line and stay relevant in challenging times.But it's not just about coffee. Leonard shares invaluable insights on the importance of community empowerment, financial literacy, and the unique hurdles faced by Black entrepreneurs. Hear about the role Black women played in supporting their journey, the mental and physical toll of entrepreneurship, and practical advice for anyone looking to start their own business. This episode is a powerful testament to the strength of collaboration, resilience, and the transformative power of community support. Don't miss it!Visit Black Coffee online at www.theblackcoffeecompany.com or if in Atlanta, visit their flagship shop at 1800 Jonesboro Rd., SE.I am a creative entrepreneur and want my fully customizable and attorney-created services contract. Sponsor:Smithers Law Group LLC, Your Trusted 360 General Counselwww.stulawgroup.com/contract-bank Wills for the PeopleAdvancing wealth equity through intentional, accessible, culturally responsive and transformative estate planning services and education. Available in Georgia only. www.willsforthepeoplega.cominfo@willsforthepeoplega.comSupport the Show. SUBSCRIBE to the Validating Voice NewsletterSUPPORT Impostrix Podcast
Vice President Kamala Harris could be inheriting some of the opposition President Joe Biden faced on the campaign trail, now that Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. One source of opposition came from the “Abandon Biden” movement, angry over the administration's stance on Israel's war in Gaza. Also, the Detroit City Planning Commission approved the $65 million expansion of the Motown Museum last week. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
Dave Hackel joined me to discuss growing up in Delaware, Ohio; being kept busy by TV; working in radio at 14; doing everything for a cable channel in Columbus for three years; moving to LA and getting a job that supplied prizes for game shows; Turtle wax; writing in the same building as game show writers; getting first break, on Fish; working with Abe Vigoda; getting staff jobs on Shirley, a Shirley Jones sitcom; writing the made-for-TV movie, The Great American Traffic Jam; writing a Love Boat; Harper Valley PTA; 9 to 5 and meeting with April Kelley; doing Webster and working with Bruce Johnson; problems on the set; Alex Karras & Susan Clark vs. Emmanuel Lewis & producers; Out of this World; writing for Dear John; an episode he writes wins Cleavon Little an Emmy; Bill Asher (Bewitched) was a fan of Becker; being a consultant on Frasier; writing #2 Wings fan favorite "Stand Up Kind of Guy"; the story behind it; Wings being a show the meant something to him professionally and personally; working with Al Franken on Lateline; Becker having come from a previous pilot; making him a doctor and casting Ted Danson; test pilot script read; Ian Gurvitz's contributions; trying to make Becker dramatic and showcase issues and still be funny; retirement; travelling the US with his wife, Peter Casey and his wife; Detroit; Motown Museum; Kansas City; Minneapolis; becoming a Padres fan late in life; game show writers; Markie Post; Monty Hall; guests over 90; meeting Carl Reiner; Shawnee Smith; teaching in NYC; teenage political apathy; April Kelly's memory and not knowing who the hosts and musical guests on SNL anymore.
We need to commemorate heroic acts of invention and creativity that have improved our lives vastly over those of our ancestors. I see that Microsoft has a little museum at its campus in Redmond, WA, and there are various rock and roll museums. I've googled around for a museum celebrating the first successful open-heart surgical operation, which took place at the University of Minnesota in 1952, a great technological feat that has extended the lives of millions, including me, and I don't find it.Is there a Google museum somewhere? There's a Motown Museum in Detroit but it sounds like more of a gift shop than museum. Muddy Waters's old house in Chicago is now a museum, which is good, but more needs to be done. You set aside 6,000 acres in Pennsylvania to preserve the high-water mark of the wretched Confederacy — why not take that land and create a park devoted to the music of Black people who made the world dance and gave it soul? Nobody knows you when you're down and out. Everybody needs someone to love. So rock me, mama, rock me. And I'll fly away, O glory. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit garrisonkeillor.substack.com/subscribe
Mentioned in this episode:SBCC Student Services - https://www.sbcc.edu/studentservices/SBCC EOPS - https://www.sbcc.edu/eopscare/SBCC Enrollment Services - https://www.sbcc.edu/enrollmentservices/SBCC Admissions and Records - https://www.sbcc.edu/admissions/SBCC Dual Enrollment - https://www.sbcc.edu/dualenrollment/SBCC Raíces - https://www.sbcc.edu/raices/SBCC Dismissal and Probation - https://www.sbcc.edu/probation/SBCC Academic Counseling - https://www.sbcc.edu/counselingcenter/SBCC University Transfer Center - https://www.sbcc.edu/transfercenter/SBCC Transfer Achievement Program - https://www.sbcc.edu/tap/Waking Life (film) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waking_LifeScene from Waking Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCO-ZsoRvxEThe Kitchen at Calvary Chapel - https://calvarysb.com/the-kitchenPaella - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014667-paella-master-recipeChicken Parmesan - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017169-chicken-parmesanThe Far Western Tavern in Old Orcutt (used to be in Guadalupe) - https://farwesterntavern.com/Sacred Pig BBQ in Hayward - https://sacredpigbarbecue.com/Scarlett Begonia - https://scarlettbegonia.net/One Pot Chicken - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/dining/one-pot-chicken-dinners.htmlOaktown Spice Shop - https://oaktownspiceshop.com/L'antica Pizzeria Da Michele - https://damicheleusa.com/santabarbara/Nedra Glover Tawwab - https://www.nedratawwab.com/Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab - https://www.nedratawwab.com/set-boundaries-find-peaceDrama Free by Nedra Glover Tawwab - https://www.nedratawwab.com/drama-freeThe Daily - https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-dailyAstrology - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AstrologyChani Nicholas - https://chaninicholas.com/Astrology Hub - https://astrologyhub.com/Taylor Swift - https://www.taylorswift.com/Depeche Mode - https://www.depechemode.com/Motown Museum - https://www.motownmuseum.org/Memento Mori by Depeche Mode - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_Mori_(Depeche_Mode_album)Detroit Techno - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_technoJohnny Marr - https://johnnymarr.com/1989 by Taylor Swift - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmU8B4gZ41icgJv5WmjkK6c3KyOpVEDkIThe Bones of What You Believe by Chvrches - https://chvrch.es/Rob Brezsny - https://freewillastrology.com/
For over 30 years Levi has held corporate leadership roles and been a strong supporter of numerous charitable organizations and worthy causes throughout the Metro Detroit area. As Vice President and Community Impact Officer for Systems Technology Group (headquartered in Troy, Michigan), Levi leads the company's sales, new business, and diversity efforts. He also serves on numerous boards including the Motown Museum, Teen Street Skills, and Metro Detroit Youth Clubs. Mentoring young people is one of Levi's passions. Levi's father was the standout lead singer for the iconic Four Tops. In addition to his dad's influence, the artists and songs that comprised the Motown music experience were life-shaping. Host/Executive Producer; Brad Rieger, Audio Engineer/Production Coordinator; Kerry Schwable, Social Coordinator; Tim McCarthy, Graphic Designers: Stephen Shankster/Jeremy Thomas. Content made possible by Cooper-Smith Advertising LLC 2023
This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée check in from the Motor City for the final two shows of 2023 on the M72 World Tour. Steff tells us of his time touring resurgent downtown Detroit with Robert, visiting the historic Motown Museum and Fox Theatre. James explains why he created Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield, and we hear more about and from the multi-generational fans who attended the book signings in Detroit and St. Louis. Renée chats with Mammoth WVH drummer Garrett Whitlock about the awesome new Metallica Scholars sneakers he's sporting from Wolverine, just released today! Proceeds from the sale of these shoes benefit All Within My Hands, Metallica's foundation. Finally, we hear another of Steff and Renée's favorite marching bands… don't forget, submissions are due by the end of tomorrow, November 16! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Motown Museum: https://www.motownmuseum.org Fox Theatre, Detroit: http://foxtheatredetroit.net Mammoth WVH: https://mammothwvh.com Wolverine: https://www.wolverine.com/metallica Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield book: http://metallica.lnk.to/Messengers Metallica Marching Band Competition: https://www.metallicamarchingband.com Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée check in from the Motor City for the final two shows of 2023 on the M72 World Tour. Steff tells us of his time touring resurgent downtown Detroit with Robert, visiting the historic Motown Museum and Fox Theatre. James explains why he created Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield, and we hear more about and from the multi-generational fans who attended the book signings in Detroit and St. Louis. Renée chats with Mammoth WVH drummer Garrett Whitlock about the awesome new Metallica Scholars sneakers he's sporting from Wolverine, just released today! Proceeds from the sale of these shoes benefit All Within My Hands, Metallica's foundation. Finally, we hear another of Steff and Renée's favorite marching bands… don't forget, submissions are due by the end of tomorrow, November 16! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Motown Museum: https://www.motownmuseum.org Fox Theatre, Detroit: http://foxtheatredetroit.net Mammoth WVH: https://mammothwvh.com Wolverine: https://www.wolverine.com/metallica Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield book: http://metallica.lnk.to/Messengers Metallica Marching Band Competition: https://www.metallicamarchingband.com Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's my two-part conversation with Robert from Metallica. This is condensed into one part for your listening pleasure! Part one..... We talked about the latest album, 72 Seasons. He said it was great to get back into a room and play with the guys after the pandemic. "You forget about those things and take them for granted, it was pretty special." He also spoke about his time in Detroit this week. "It's a great city with a lot of history, a lot of history of music." While he was walking around the city a couple of days ago, he walked by the Fox Theater. He talked about playing at that venue with Ozzy and his band Infectious Grooves. I was lucky enough to visit the Motown Museum earlier in the day with Charlie Benante from Pantera/Anthrax, and he told me a story of someone throwing a bottle on stage at the band at a show in Europe. Robert was hit in the head as he waiting behind an amp. He recalled the story about what happened, and how it bonded his friendship with Anthrax to this day. Part two included this... We started off the conversation this time talking about the impact that Motown had on him. "That was 100% in my wheelhouse." He told me about growing up listening to that music, and then being turned onto rock and metal. "There isn't a bass player in rock, in metal, and sort of in modern music, that's serious about their instrument that doesn't respect those bass lines coming out of Detroit". That led us to more bass talk and guys who inspired him. Robert talked about Detroit's "swagger" and all the history and music from here. "There's a soulfulness to it." He also talked about his love for Houdini and everything he did in the Motor City. I had to ask him about the upcoming project he has coming out with the legendary RUSH bass player, Geddy Lee. He spoke to really getting a chance to hang with Geddy. "He wanted to know what it's like in the world of Robert Trujillo". Robert was fired up about the whole experience "It was really, really cool." He told a story about Geddy watching his son play at a local bar. He said people were blown away that the Canadian legend was there. I asked him about re-recording the Ozzy Osbourne album Diary of a Madman. "That's an interesting story," he said, and he was off and running about that project. He said he's always there for Ozzy and Sharon, commenting "Ozzy is my hero". 2003 was a monumental year for Robert. He called it the year that changed his life. "So many things happened." He spoke about joining the band and the work ethic that playing in Metallica brings. "That's the thing about this band, it's always 100%". He said when he joined the band, it was about fitting in and not bothering the other guys, but just trying to learn as he went. Enjoy!
This week Burke speaks with Antonio Dandridge, Air Force vet and musician who provides tours for the Motown Museum in Detroit, MI. Antonio has lived a storied life, in many respects carrying the legacy of Motown in his everyday life. When he's not giving tours he's perfecting his craft and is among the best Motown experts in the world. You can listen to Antonio's newest single on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/antonio-dandridge/1659775983 Or you could also set up a tour at the Motown Museum in Detroit: https://www.motownmuseum.org/ The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.
In this episode of the Pixilated Podcast we speak with Shaun Pierce, President at Pierce Events.A little more about Shaun.Shaun has produced events all over the country. He has worked in media, marketing and special events for over 30 years.Shaun planned celebrity events for The Motown Museum in Detroit, MI and went on to join Walt Disney Studios doing national field marketing & promotional events for Touchstone, Hollywood and Walt Disney Pictures. Returning to Pittsburgh, PA Shaun joined radio station WWSW (3WS) in doing promotions, concerts and production. He has worked in marketing and promotions for Renda Broadcasting, Clear Channel, CBS Radio, Radio Disney, WAMO, WQED multimedia and Salem Communications.Throughout his career, Shaun has produced some of the largest and most successful events in Pittsburgh, PA. He developed and produced the popular Pittsburgh Pirates "Skyblast", Three Rivers Regatta, First Night, Party at the Point, Light Up Night and countless festivals, marketing programs, concerts and events. He was chosen by Pennsylvania Governor and former Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge to produce his inaugural festivities. He co-produced nationally televised fundraising television concerts for PBS, and produced a September 11th memorial live broadcast from the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Shaun is a member of Meeting Planners International and served on the formation committee of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the International Live Events Association where he served as Vice President of Communications.Pierce EventsWebsite - www.pierceevents.netLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierceevents/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pierceevents1Twitter - https://twitter.com/pierceeventsStay connected with us for more engaging content and updates by following us on social media: Instagram: @Pixilated Twitter: @Pixilated Facebook: @GetPixilated YouTube: @PixilatedPhotoBooth TikTok: @Pixilated LinkedIn: @Pixilated Looking to rent a photo booth for your next event? Head on over to www.Pixilated.com and use the Promo Code: PODCAST to save on your rental!
The Mitch Albom Show - Robin Terry (Motown Museum)
Motown Museum unveils first interior renderings of expansion space; work to start in spring Conde Nast's best hotels list includes 5 in Michigan, including 2 in Detroit Big Ten releases football schedule through 2028 with USC, UCLA, Washington, Oregon
Motown Museum is inviting middle and high school students to participate in its first Entrepreneur In Residence Program. Plus, a lawsuit against the Wayne County morgue claims Detroit Police is attempting to artificially lower the city's murder rate, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you. It's 2023 and it's the year of ELEVATION&EXPANSION! Today we talk with Yvonne McNair, MBA, CSEP, DES. Captivate Marketing Group is led by, Yvonne McNair, the highly creative certified Entertainment Marketing Professional and two-time Emmy Nominated Event Producer. Yvonne has a proven track record of conceptualizing and orchestrating small and large event production events, marketing campaigns and programs. Yvonne is known as a powerhouse behind the scene closing deals, sculpting entertainment, one exquisite experience at a time. She has worked with some of the biggest names and brands in the entertainment industry. Yvonne started her career early in the music industry, under the mentorship of Esther Gordy Edwards, sister of Berry Gordy and creator of the Motown Museum. At the age of 22, Yvonne was featured on the cover of Crain's magazine as "Someone to Watch in the Industry". Yvonne's experience has given her the latitude to create innovative marketing campaigns and event management for top brands. The Sundance Film Festival, VH1, NBC, BET Networks, Apple Music, and MTV, ADCOLOR, City of New York, EBONY Media Group, Ad Council, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, NATIVE SON, Google, and Culture Creators are among many other top global brands. She is also known for her work designing the marketing campaign for the Chicago Urban League's Emmy award-winning urban lifestyle television program, that garnered her the Emmy Nomination as Event Producer. She was also nominated for an Emmy for her work on WVON's 50th Anniversary Historical Documentary. Yvonne's creative reputation and work ethic have far-reaching effects that will stay with many of us for years to come. Notably so, her work with Prince. Yvonne was responsible for the Prince residency secret shows at City Winery in New York. In 2013, the shows were named as the 39th reason to love NY in New York Magazine. Yvonne was also responsible for producing Prince's record-breaking performance at the ESSENCE Festival in 2014, along with turning the Mercedes Benz Super Dome purple to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Purple Rain. Yvonne later went on to produce Prince's memorial tribute at ESSENCE Music Festival after his untimely passing. In addition to producing the ESSENCE Festival 25th Anniversary tribute which included exclusive footage licensed from Prince's estate. In 2018, Yvonne produced the notable 30th Anniversary show of New Jack Swing at the ESSENCE Music Festival and two historic shows at the legendary Apollo Theater. The show was led by the King of New Jack Swing, Teddy Riley and featured appearances by Keith Sweat, Guy, Blackstreet featuring Dave Hollister, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Kool Moe Dee, SWV and DJ D-Nice. She then produced a once in a lifetime show that included bringing Teddy Riley, Pharrell and Timbaland together on the same stage. Yvonne also produced the first annual BET Her Awards presented by Bumble, which kicked off the annual BET Experience weekend in Los Angeles. Yvonne received her second EMMY nomination for producing the ADCOLOR at the Apollo show featuring Wyclef Jean. Most recently, Yvonne became Co-Founder, talent and technical producer of the Harlem Festival of Culture. Harlem Festival of Culture (HFC) is a cultural festival series dedicated to presenting world class live programming that celebrates and preserves the cultural contributions of the black Diaspora in music, media, art, fashion and entertainment. 2023 Media Participants Our 2023 Participants are The Alzheimer's Services Center, Tyronica Carter of Radiant Styles at Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva, Yvette D. Best of Best Tax Solutions LLC, Debraisha Hale of Divine Designs, Melissa Ellis of Life Beyond Water, and Katherine Jordan of The Savvy ID.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reports that Detroit's three casinos reported $105.5 million in revenue for the month of February. Plus, the Motown Museum is hosting a singing competition, gas prices in Metro Detroit are rising, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
A show about life that crosses into the world of Sports & Pop Culture: Baseball trips through the Midwest; Minneapolis(Twins), Kansas City(Royals), Cincinnati(Reds) and Detroit(Tigers). Target Field, Kauffman Stadium, Great American Ballpark and Comerica Park. Tours of Arrowhead & US Bank Stadium. Good and Bad times with Airbnbs. Preseason Bengals game and a tour of the Great American Ballpark. Motown Museum & Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum. Mall of America and the Mary Tyler Moore Statue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-radar/support
Maz properly eulogizes Olivia Newton-John, RIP Lamont Dozier, Pete Davidson's trauma therapy, Ezra Miller arrested, Alex Jones' revenge porn, The Los Angeles Sports Band, and we talk to Dr. Disgusto who has been attacking politicians (allegedly).RIP Motown legend Lamont Dozier.Taylor Swift response to 3LW's lawsuit against her.Australia is super sad that we lost Olivia Newton-John. Rita Wilson is sad. Kate Hudson is sad. TikTok is sad.Elton John needs to stop enabling Britney Spears.Fox 2 meteorologist Derek Kevra was in studio today with ML Elrick promoting LawLapalooza.Music: The Los Angeles Sports Band is Drew's new favorite Matt Farley band. Drew is in love with The Struts lately. RIP Gord Lewis.Pete Davidson is in 'trauma therapy'. Kim K is SO mad at Kanye West.Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/dams to get up a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It's completely risk free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!The Donald Trump FBI Raid is leading to fantastic comment sections. What a mess.Recent Joe Biden Gaffes: That's not how you put on a jacket, Joe. Nobody is there to shake your hand, Joe.Dave Portnoy is trending. Not because he is being sued, but because of his Little League World Series hot take.Tom Brady's Bored Ape NFT is garbage and basically worthless. Ringo Starr totally understands NFTs and the Metaverse.William Devane wants you to be safe and he can take care of you.Dr. Disgusto strikes Jim Jordan... 36+ times (George Clooney is coming for you, Jim) We check in with Richard Steinle to get his defense of these egregious accusations.Former Pontiac Mayor, Deirdre Waterman, is in hot water over wasteful spending.The family that owns the LCA holdout house were totally going to fix it up.COVID: Gretchen Whitmer has the virus. People aren't getting their toddlers vaccinated for COVID.The US has a teacher shortage.There was a 26-mile-long police chase that ended with a taser.The Motown Museum gets an expansion.Four Northland Mall security guards have been charged in the 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran.Anne Heche is in a coma and may not survive her injuries.Walmart buys the Denver Broncos. Condoleezza Rice and George Lucas' wife get in on the NFL action.Ezra Miller was arrested for felony burglary.Fred Savage was BLOWN OUT by The Wonder Years reboot for inappropriate behavior with a 'young woman crew member'.Sesame Place employees have to go through the ringer because of Racist Rosita.Tom Mazawey joins the show to properly eulogize ONJ since we screwed it up yesterday. We also touch on Woodward Sports, the Big Ten's new television deal, and Billy Ocean music (for some reason).Hard Knocks kicks off tonight featuring the Detroit Lions.Marshawn Lynch got busted for DUI in Las Vegas and took the drunkest mugshot possibly ever.Alex Jones sent Roger Stone nudes of his wife.Check out Kylie Jenner's stupid lab coat.Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).
Rainy Hamilton Jr., is captivated by trains — so much so that he has transformed the basement of his English Tudor home in Detroit's University District to make room for a massive model train setup.Trains are colorful, he says. They move people and goods. And they are always going somewhere."I'm tempted to actually write a song or a poem in terms of what is the attraction to model railroading," he said. "People that know me have come to listen to the sound of the train whistle..."Hamilton's career is definitely on track these days, with his architecture firm Hamilton Anderson Associates having a hand in one of the largest projects in the city, the Hudson's site development, as well as smaller efforts like The Hamilton apartments, his firm's building at Harmonie Park and the Motown Museum expansion, among others.Hamilton was born, raised, and educated in Detroit – and built his business here in the city. He's a graduate of Cass Tech and The University of Detroit Mercy. His firm, started in 1992, is one of the largest African-American-owned architectural firms in the U.S. He is committed to sustainable architecture and planning projects — and he's remained committed to building up his hometown and preserving its history.He never wanted to leave the city where he was born."I'm glad I didn't leave," he said, "because adding to that lifelong knowledge of Detroit just added to our ability to craft design solutions for any project that occurs in the city."Listen in to hear Hamilton talk about:1:30 - Updates on his current projects4:25- Trends he has seen in workspace design after the pandemic6:35 - Diversifying the field of architecture10:30 - Keeping local jobs with local firms14:05 - His passion for model railroading and opening his hobby store16:40 - Why he stayed in Detroit and what he sees in his hometown19:50 - His favorite projects21:35 - How he found his dream home23:30 - Succession planning24:30 - His biggest failure in business and how he overcame it25:10 - How he came up with one of the catchiest political slogans in Michigan
“You have a tremendous amount of potential; few realize its extent.” Ethan Davidson In this episode Denise talks to Ethan Davidson, one of Detroit's finest folk singer songwriters. He's recorded eleven albums and toured North America and Europe, before returning to Detroit in 2005 to help run the William Davidson Foundation, established by his late father, Bill Davidson. Now firmly planted in Detroit's philanthropic community, Ethan's first foray into the family business was a reluctant one, yet it's the decision he's most proud of. As a teenager and young adult, Ethan intently avoided the family business; his great-grandfather stated a small windshield fabrication company in 1932 that eventually grew to become Guardian Industries, one of the world's largest industrial glass manufacturers. His grandfather and father followed, but Ethan needed to pursue his own interests. He left Detroit to his father's disappointment. When his father died, Guardian's management approached Ethan, stressing the importance that a Davidson be involved. It was at this point that the artist “checked himself and the door” and placed the value of this now global company, and its over 14,000 employees, above his personal desires. “Someone had to come in and lead,” although he lacked the full confidence to do so, knowing he was out of his wheelhouse. Learning to put his own wants aside for the good of others, finding common ground and the courage to balance what's good for him, for others and for the business is a lesson he deeply values. And it's a situation we can all relate to. He also draws confidence from the lessons he's learned from his many years as a touring musician, having to meet a tough crowd's expectations. Ethan is a master storyteller and his music, writing and dedication to helping others reflect his rich life experience and commitment to his family's legacy. Denise ends by asking every guest, “What's your favorite Detroit moment?” Not surprisingly, Ethan's answer involves one of many a Detroiter's loves—sports. *** Ethan Daniel Davidson is an author, musician, and philanthropist of the William Davidson Foundation, a private family foundation that strives to advance the economic, cultural, and civic vitality of Southeast Michigan, the State of Israel, and the Jewish community for future generations. Davidson serves on numerous boards in the Detroit area including the Motown Museum and as the Chairman of the Detroit Opera. He previously served on the board at Guardian Industries. Davidson holds a BA in English from the University of Michigan and has completed graduate work in Middle Eastern History and Islamic Law. He also studied Jewish Philosophy at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He and his wife Gretchen live in Metro Detroit with their three boys. To learn more about his music or his book, These are the Developments of the Human, visit his website https://www.ethandanieldavidson.com/. Denise Ilitch, an owner of Ilitch Family Companies and President of Ilitch Enterprises, has been a part of Detroit's business and philanthropic community for over 40 years. As a mother, lawyer, entrepreneur, devoted community servant and tireless advocate for women and children, she learned early, from her father, that everyone is worthy of contributing to the world. Her passion for affordable, accessible, quality education stems from her own experience as a first-generation student, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Board of Regents, and a law degree from the University of Detroit Law School. FOLLOW DENISE @thedeniseilitchshow TO LEARN MORE about all our inspiring podcasts visit https://www.lifestough.com/.
Demolition begins at Eastland Center mall in Harper Woods; Children of immigrants in Michigan fear deportation when they turn 21; Restoring Hitsville, U.S.A: A peek at a little-known part of the Motown Museum expansion; Detroit Red Wings make clean sweep, part ways with Jeff Blashill, 2 assistant coaches.
"Camaro" doesn't actually mean anything. It's sort of derived from "comradeship".
Ingham County just dropped mask mandates in schools — and others may soon follow, Motown Museum lands $1 million expansion gift from Bank of America and Detroit Pistons trade for Kings' Marvin Bagley III in multi-team deal.
Today: There's announcements of a new partner for the "Michigan Central District" in Corktown that contains Michigan Central. Google is now added to the mix in some way, and there's more resources the state is throwing at the project. Plus, Devon explains what the heck "Mobility" means. The old (and mostly vacant) State of Michigan Building just off the Lodge in Detroit is for sale again. What should it be turned into? Taqueria El Rey has a very successful fundraiser after it burns; and Street Beet is closing in the 3rd Street. We throwback and remember Dangerously Delicious Pies. SMOG Forever! The Motown Museum picked up a new building down the street, which leads us to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations that include the MC5 and Eminem. We discuss tracks, and want to know your favorites. If this is your first time meeting the show, don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you download podcasts. If you'd like to support the show and maybe get Devon to play the piano: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Alla scoperta di Detroit, la “Motor City” d'America. Storia, architettura, esperienze e musica. Dall'Henry Ford Museum al Motown Museum, dal Detroit Art Institute a Corktown, dal Guardian Building all'Eastern Market. Tutto quello che serve sapere - tra luoghi, informazioni e consigli pratici - per prepararsi alla visita della città.Link di Approfondimento:Detroit, itinerario, dove dormire ed esperienze da prenotare - https://www.simonasacri.com/america/stati-uniti/cosa-vedere-a-detroit-e-dintorni-2-giorni-itinerario.phpThe Motown Museum - https://www.simonasacri.com/america/stati-uniti/viaggio-a-detroit-visitare-motown-museum.phpThe Henry Ford Museum - https://www.simonasacri.com/america/stati-uniti/cosa-fare-a-detroit-henry-ford-museum.php
In Episode 4, Distinctly Detroit explores the mind of an "African Centered Historian" who's tours have educated young and old about the African and African American History in the city of Detroit. He has been featured on C-Span, American History TV, and is the creator of the Black Scroll Network. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently appointed him to the State of Michigan's Freedom Trail Commission. Today we welcome the city of Detroit's first "Official Historian" Jamon Jordan to the DDP. The Black Scroll Network: https://blackscrollnetwork.weebly.com Jamon's book recommendations: The Detroit Almanac - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/334528.The_Detroit_Almanac Origins of the Urban Crisis - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22476.The_Origins_of_the_Urban_Crisis?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=60l9cFDXRD&rank=1 Black Detroit - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30653851-black-detroit?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=j7spHuQ8ke&rank=1 Million Dollars Worth of Nerve - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24802484-million-dollars-worth-of-nerve?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=sgnnb7u2hz&rank=1 Fluid Frontier - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27070315-fluid-frontier?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=qtgXfDwv0f&rank=1 Grant - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34237826-grant Jamon's restaurant recommendations: Urban Soul - https://urbansoulrestaurant.com/main-menu/ Bert's - https://www.eatatberts.com Savanah Blue - https://savannahbluedetroit.com Motown Museum - https://www.motownmuseum.org
The massive investment includes a one-time $5 million gift to the Motown Museum and the creation of a $60 million endowment that will generate operating funds for the eleven chosen organizations for decades to come.
“You'll be “Dancing in the Streets”, when you hear the Motown story from Ester Gordy's granddaughter Robin Terry, Chairwoman & CEO of the Motown Museum.”Join Robin Terry, Chairwoman and CEO for Motown Museum, and host Ed Clemente as they talk about the exciting future of the Motown Museum and the bigger ecosystem it is creating. The Motown Museum is the ongoing heartbeat of the Motown legacy, a global tourist destination for music and history fans that celebrates their story, from the humble beginnings to its emergence as the “sound of young America." Learn about the exciting 50,000 ft. Motown Museum expansion and the $55 million dollar expansion program and how you can be a part of it, as well as the economic impact it will have for Detroit and Michigan's youth, entrepreneurship, innovation, performing artists, academics, and even the fresh new campus, while preserving the architectural history. Learn about some of the organizations who have helped make this possible including, Berry Gordy, Ford Motor Co/UAW Ford, Ballmer Group, Kellogg Foundation, William Davidson Foundation and many more. Plus, hear about all the legacy artists: The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Funk Brothers, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, etc. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.
Loreena interviews Montreal-based artist Wayne Tennant on his upbringing, his single W.L.M.2.U, upcoming EP and the Motown Museum. Check out the interview and how well Wayne Tennant does in a game of R&B Trivia. You can follow Wayne Tennant on social media @waynetennantmusic and listen to his new EP Curfew Flowers out now! Don't forget to comment and subscribe and make sure to follow the host Loreena on IG: @loreena.xo
Join Correspondent Tom Wilmer in Detroit , Michigan at Hitsville U.S.A the birthplace of Motown Records . The Motown Sound has been described as a marriage of saintly and secular music, melding the syncopation and improvisation of the jazz be-bop movement. From the Four Tops to Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, and Stevie Wonder--the music created in Barry Gordy's Motown Records “Studio A” transformed the world of music in America forever. The Motown Sound remains just as much a part of America's cultural fabric today as it was when hits like Dancin' In The Streets , How Sweet It Is , What's Goin' On , and I Heard it Through the Grapevine , first rocked the charts back in the 1960s. Shanel Adams, Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator at The Motown Museum , in downtown Detroit , Michigan takes us on a Motown-Sound journey of Discovery. This show was originally broadcast June 22, 2016 and is reshared as a Best-of-the Best travel show in celebration of Journeys
Robin Terry, Chairman & CEO of Detroit's Motown Museum and great niece of Motown Music founder Berry Gordy was born into music royalty, growing up around the legendary Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson. Now, she is keeping the Motown legacy alive and preparing its next chapter, with the help of a recent $5 Million dollar donation from MacKenzie Scott. Robin shares the magical and little-known story, with Anne Doyle, of the women who helped build a musical empire, beginning with Esther Gordy Edwards, the founder's Big Sister!
CEO of the Motown Museum, Robin Terry, is keeping the family legacy of Motown alive. For World Music Day, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look into how one of the most beloved music brands around the world came into existence and fostered talent ranging from Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder. She discusses key women involved in making Motown what it is today and what's next. To learn more about the International Women's Forum visit iwforum.org.
White House confirms President Biden will visit Michigan on Tuesday, New Detroit interim police chief will not 'try to be James Craig', Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' 50th anniversary: Motown Museum tours, Detroit street renaming, The sky spectacle of the year: A super blood moon and lunar eclipse is coming next week, and Pistons' Troy Weaver after 20-win season: 'I don't like the way it smells',
In Episode 3, we're taking our listeners back to the days you could be "Dancing In the Streets" before you had to "Stop In the Name of Love". It's no secret that Motown had repeatable success in creating some of America's top hits. Join us as we reveal some key learnings from the hit making factory and compare their creative songwriting process to our industry's building design process! We speak with Allen Rawls, Board of Trustees member of Motown Museum and the legendary Funk Brother Dennis Coffey.https://www.brazen.com/blog/archive/job-search/6-tips-for-incorporating-multiple-interests-into-one-careerhttps://eyeondesign.aiga.org/when-did-design-stop-being-multidisciplinary/https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-be-happy-work-1000-different-interestshttps://www.sxswedu.com/news/2017/what-we-can-learn-from-motown/
Sharri Watkins, the founder of 4-Dimensions Consulting, talks about her transition into a true human resources partner with her organization, The Motown Museum. It's about sitting on the same side of the table as your executive team, and not appearing as adversarial. And most importantly, trusting in God. #BaxtersBuzz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baxter-hall/support
Robin Terry is the Chairwoman and CEO for Motown Museum in Detroit, a cultural gem founded in 1985 by her grandmother, the late Esther Gordy Edwards, who was a senior executive at Motown Records and sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Robin has devoted the last two decades to preserving the legacy of Motown's iconic brand. In this episode, Robin shares why celebrating Motown’s history can unite people from different backgrounds during this period of political polarity. She also discusses adapting her leadership during the pandemic, the Motown Museum’s ongoing expansion, and why virtual environment opportunities have forever changed the museum’s programming.
All February long, Donna and Orlando are taking the time to honor Black History with Detroit roots. They welcomed Allen Rawls, Trustee Board Member of the Motown Museum and Jawan M. Jackson, Tony & Grammy Award nominee and star of the Broadway smash "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations" to talk all things Motown.
Robin Terry, CEO of Detroit's Motown Museum and granddaughter of museum-founder Esther Gordy Edwards, shares the magical and little known story of the Motown women who helped launch some of the most beloved music in the world. Founder Barry Gordy is the first to acknowledge that Motown music would never have happened without them, beginning with his Big Sister!
This week on the Music Halls of Fame podcast, we honor a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 1987, discuss 1st time eligible Rock Hall Nominee Garbage's chances of being inducted, & our spotlight museum is the Motown Museum
We're in Detroit, Michigan with Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money podcast. We talk about the Detroit International Riverwalk, the Motown Museum, and the Detroit Auto Show. Show notes are at WeTravelThere.com/detroit Miles and points make travel affordable, but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor my rewards, reservations, and free night certificates. Sign up for free at WeTravelThere.com/awardwallet
Motown Museum CEO Robin Terry talks reduced capacity in the COVID-19 era and how a photo exhibit from former in-house photographer Jim Hendin reflects the demands for social change today.
On today's show: A Coronavirus update, with new numbers and school start guidelines. A University of Michigan study says 1/3rd of parents will keep their kids home when the school year starts. Slaveholding former Michigan Governor and Senator Lewis Cass - his name is no longer on a state office building. It's now named after two representatives that fought for civil rights. Dearborn removes signs that used shawarma sandwiches to display distance apart from people after some pushback The nonprofit advocacy organization Friends of the Rouge River says it’s won a grant to develop a large rain garden project near its headquarters in downtown Plymouth. The Motown museum in two old houses on West Grand Boulevard will reopen its doors July 15th after four months of being shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum will also allow you to take video inside the museum for the first time.
Ethan is currently the Chairman of the Michigan Opera Theatre’s Board of Directors and Trustees. He also is currently Chairman of the Grants Committee of the William Davidson Foundation, dedicated to advancing the economic, cultural and civic vitality of Southeast Michigan, the State of Israel and the Jewish community. In addition to his work at the Foundation, Davidson serves on numerous boards in the Detroit area, including his role as a Director of the Motown Museum. At the University of Michigan, he earned a BA in English and did graduate work in Middle Eastern History and Islamic Law. He has also studied Jewish Philosophy at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He is also a professional singer and songwriter who has recorded 10 albums and toured throughout North America and Europe. Connect with Ethan Davidson Listen on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ethan-daniel-davidson/107466490?ign-gact=3&ls=1 Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com
Episode Notes CommuniD: A Podcast Episode #47 - She Does it for the Culture!It is rewarding to see our young people return home to bring their brilliance back to serve the community. It is exponentially so when you have watched the young woman soar for over a decade. Raina Baker is a mother, Motown Museum curator, co-organizer of the Fellowship Chapel event to expose young people to careers and an incredibly gifted creative... sits down with me in the studio. This conversation just warms my entire heart. You will love it.CommuniD is hosted by Audra Carson the founder and leader of Izzie LLC. CommuniD is produced by Val Ward.
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Robin Seymour joined Warren to take a walk down memory lane from his time at CKLW to his hit television shows "Teen Town" and "Swingin' Time." He will be in town this Thursday to sign his new book "The DJ That Launched 1,000 Hits" at the Motown Museum in Detroit.
Robin Seymour joined Warren to take a walk down memory lane from his time at CKLW to his hit television shows "Teen Town" and "Swingin' Time." He will be in town this Thursday to sign his new book "The DJ That Launched 1,000 Hits" at the Motown Museum in Detroit.
Michigan is looking to keep young people from vaping by banning flavored nicotine vape products, Ex-UAW official pleads guilty in training center scandal, young consumers are having trouble coming up with a down payment; so banks are coming up with new options, Berry Gordy reinvests in Detroit by donating $4 million to Motown Museum, and a Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia and Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury reunion.
On today’s show: Michigan became the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes. There’s a crackdown on drivers and pedestrians with the goal of lowering pedestrian deaths, with both the cities of Detroit and Warren ranking near the top of the list for fatalities. A $50 million proposed project to revamp the Motown Museum in Detroit took a step closer to becoming reality yesterday, with a $4 million gift from none other than Motown founder Berry Gordy. Dally in the Alley returns this Saturday. Jennyfer Crawford stopped by to talk about the Vintage Market happening this Sunday at Fort Wayne. More info here. And, there are some stunning renderings of what the future of the historic Book Tower could look like. Like the show? Don’t miss another episode and subscribe free on iHeartRadio or your podcast app of choice.
Episode summary: Yvonne talks about her entrepreneurial journey, sharing how she used her experiences and her education to become a go-to special event producer in the music industry. She shares inspiration and strategies for navigating negative feedback and holding her own in an industry where women of color are minorities. She also talks about the importance of the behind-the-scenes movers and shakers in all industries: how to value them and how fulfilling a job in that role can be. About our Guest: Yvonne McNair is CEO of Captivate Marketing Group. She is a certified and Emmy-nominated special events producer and entertainment marketing professional. She was mentored by Esther Gordy Edwards, Berry’s Gordon’s sister and the creator of Motown Museum. At 22, she was featured on the cover of Crain magazine as someone to watch in the industry. Today, she has 20 years and over 10,000 events under her belt. She has worked with artists big and small, including working with Prince as well as top media companies including the Sundance Film Festival and MTV, among others. Insights from this episode: Strategies for continuing to innovate and evolve with your craft Strategies for cultivating and sustaining relationships How to play the long game when securing clients Secrets to mastering your craft How to show your gratitude for the people in your corner Strategies for pushing past introversion to network successfully Strategies for retaining clients year over year Quotes from the show: “I wanted to have all those same credentials so there was nothing holding me back.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 On developing strong relationships with clients: “When I’m working with artists, I’m not just gonna hit you up when you’re high.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 “I’m the go-to person when people want something a little different. I compete against myself. I want to do better than the last event.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 “There are so many things I learned from grad school that I use every day.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 On navigating negative feedback: “I just shake it off. I feel that I’m really strong and I feel that there’s nothing I can’t handle or do, so you know just having strength and believing in yourself.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 “I try to go with how a person makes me feel – instinct. If I’m gonna partner with you we gotta both be bringing something to the table.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 “Be the best that you can be in your own lane” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #171 On rebuilding her business after moving to New York: “I had to really have the confidence in myself. I had to have a long talk with myself.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 “I think it’s so important, especially with things that go on in the world, I’ve lost a couple very close friends – they’ve passed away – so I want my friends to know I love them and I appreciate them because you just never know.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 “A plan is not a plan until you write it down.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 “You only have one time, in fact you might have half a time to show me who you are before I believe it. That doesn’t mean that I’m through with you, but I might reposition you.” - Yvonne McNair, Episode #171 Resources mentioned: Keynote Favorite book: The Success Principles by Jack Canfield Favorite quote: “When people show you who they are, believe them.” - Maya Angelou 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Persistence Step out of your comfort zone Be a risk taker Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Yvonne NcNair: www.instagram.com/ymcnairasiseeit https://twitter.com/ymcnair www.captivatemarketinggroup.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.
Paul Riser Jr., the Director of Detroit Urban Solutions for TechTown, joins Seth and Becky to talk about the Motown Musician Accelerator program designed to help launch the careers of Detroit musicians in conjunction with Motown Records, the Motown Museum, Capitol Records, and Gener8tor.
“Weather and sex are huge factors.” That’s the, uh, money quote from a Sports Illustrated piece about the best and worst NFL cities as perceived by free agents. Detroit fares poorly, ranking in the bottom five for NFL cities, dinged for its dysfunctional locker room but also because we’re seen as having boring nightlife. We discuss. A second white Detroit police officer has lost his job in the wake of the release of a Snapchat video mocking a black motorist. The video showed a 23-year-old woman walking after a traffic stop with captions including “What black girl magic looks like” … and “Celebrating Black History Month.” The officers were also heard making disparaging verbal comments in the video. President Trump has released his budget proposal for fiscal 2020, and it once again does not reflect well on the Great Lakes. Trump’s budget would slash $270 million in funding from the $300 million Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, virtually wiping it out. But the proposal doesn’t have much chance of passing. We cover a new report from a transportation research agency that adds heft to calls for drastic measures to fix the damn roads. Specifically, it says Detroit-area drivers pay an extra $824 on average for costs that are attributable to our decrepit roads. Statewide, the average is $646. One of just three known remaining log cabins in Detroit has met the wrecking ball. The cabin measured 16 feet by 20 feet and it is believed it may have pre-dated the Civil War. Detroit’s Motown Museum says it has received a $1.5 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to broaden programming as part of its ongoing $50 million expansion campaign. The daughter of a Funk Brother has been picked on “The Voice,” making it two women from our area that are on teams on the hit NBC show. Beth Griffith-Manley picked Kelly Clarkson over John Legend as coach for the season after impressing the judges with her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Until you come back to me.” Griffith-Manley is the daughter of Johnny Griffith, who was a keyboardist with the Motown label’s backing band. And, Ridesharing service Lyft has teamed up with Budweiser’s new Non-alcoholic “Prohibition Brew” for a discount code in Metro Detroit this Saturday and Sunday. Just use promo code PROHIBITIONDTW — that’s all one word, all-caps — to get half off one ride, up to $8 off. Thanks for listening. Here’s where you can subscribe to the show free in popular podcast apps. If you really like the show and want to help keep it going, you can become a member on Patreon.
"It will be an epicenter for all things that are Motown,” says Motown Museum CEO Robin Terry, who is spearheading the effort to raise $50-million to expand the museum.
Part 2- https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/tantricdex/episodes/2018-09-09T06_06_49-07_00 Aretha Franklin is without question the most accomplished vocalist in popular music – the undisputed Queen of Soul. And although there have been many pretenders to the throne, she still reigns supreme, regularly cited as the greatest female singer of modern times. A titan, with a voice that turned every room into a Cathedral. Her cultural impact is immeasurable. A child prodigy who began singing in her father’s church aged 12 and made her first record at 14. Ms. Franklin was a deeply reserved artist who spoke little about her art and shied away from revealing too much about her personal life. She once described her music as "me, with my hand outstretched, hoping someone will take it". Hers was a a life of heroism, heartbreak and hope and she articulated adversities and injustices that still exist today. A motherless child who grew up in extremely difficult circumstances fighting her way with attitude, pride and the unyielding will of a performer who became a symbol for the civil rights movement. She was also a champion of the women's rights movement giving them one of their early anthems with her rabble-rousing rendition of Otis Redding's ‘Respect’. Her ability to stimulate emotion is a talent few artists have ever been able to emulate. And her piano-playing prowess was unparalleled. Throughout her storied 60 year career she soulfully serenaded us with lush laments about love, loss and lust which will have a long lasting legacy. Born in Memphis and raised in Detroit, a city steeped in musical history and famed for producing icons in the industry. Franklin passed up the opportunity to sign with the legendary Motown label. However, Motown's most famous artists from Diana Ross to Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson were greatly influenced by her. It’s no coincidence that the Motown Museum laid out a book of condolence when the news of her death broke, playing nothing but her music all weekend. She spent most of her life living in Detroit, with the City celebrating her life by holding a 4 day event in memorial of her passing. A send off fit for a Queen. Her impact as an artist is first and foremost attributable to her style and skill as a singer. Her vivacious voice – a glorious mix of gospel, jazz, blues and soul. There are no words that can properly describe it – the authenticity of it, the agony in it, the strength of it, the magic in it, the depth to it. It is utterly sublime, an ethereal instrument from an extraordinary woman. It’s difficult not to have some degree of physical or emotional response to her brilliant and impassioned voice as it swoops and soars with effortless intensity. The ease with which she skips octaves in ‘You’re All I Need to Get By’, the force of the top notes she delivers in ‘Think’, the sassiness in the liberating cries of ‘Respect’, the velvety tone of her voice in ‘Day Dreaming’ and the playfulness of her inventive phrasing in ‘Jump To It’ have influenced generations of singers. The late singer is also renowned for her ability to so inhabit someone else’s song that it became completely her own. So much so that fellow singers would simply stop singing them. Stevie Wonder is famously quoted as saying “If Aretha took your song, you weren’t getting it back”. But she was much more than an interpreter, she wrote songs too often with her sisters Carolyn and Erma (who had a hit with ‘Piece of My Heart’). Never one to shy away, she was fully invested in the craft of record-making and was fully involved in the production of her music. Working out the rhythm part, the piano arrangement and the vocal lines. She poured her heart and soul into each and every one of her tracks. The fortitude of the blues, the sincerity of soul, the expressiveness of jazz and, above all, the spirituality of gospel are all apparent in her finest work. She is gone, but those songs will endure. Make no mistake, we have lost one of the greatest voices to have ever graced this planet. Aretha has shuffled off this mortal coil, but her legacy, her ability to move people through her music, will remain well intact. Her place in history is secure. There is no one to fill her shoes because quite frankly she is incomparable. The Queen is dead, long live the Queen! Here’s a selection of my favourite cuts, on a down-tempo tip, from across her 6 decades as a recording artist. I’ll post Part II, which features the best examples of her uptempo work, in the coming days. Image by Bill Sienkiewicz *Also I'd like to say a special thanks to Jay Negron (AKA J*ski) who I contacted about his edit of Tom Moulton's mix of 'Since you've been gone' Jay re-edited it and sent it on to Tom who did some more work on it before he passed it on to me. This is a big deal for me as Tom Moulton is one of my heroes. So to know he did some work on a track on my behalf means a lot to me. If you're not familiar with Tom Moulton you can read about him here. He's the originator of remixes, amongst other achievements. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Moulton All songs by Aretha Franklin unless specified. 00:00 You're all I need to get by (Take 1) 00:41 W/ The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra- you're all I need to get by 04:30 Try a little tenderness 07:38 Skylark 10:20 Angel 14:37 Call me 18:24 (You make me feel like) A natural woman 20:58 Don't play that song 23:46 Dr. Feelgood (love is a serious business) 26:57 Night Life 30:00 Soul Serenade 32:31 W/ Eric Clapton- Good to me as I am to you 36:20 I never loved a man (The way I love you) 38:59 Do right woman, do right man 42:10 Ain't no way 46:16 Baby, baby, baby 49:03 Baby I love you 51:36 Since you've been gone (Tom Moulton mix, J*ski edit) 55:23 Won't be long 58:24 Eleanor Rigby 01:00:51 Spanish Harlem 01:04:14 Don't let me lose this dream 01:06:23 Day Dreaming 01:09:34 That's the way I feel about cha 01:16:21 Something he can feel 01:22:32 The shoop shoop song (it's in his kiss) 01:24:49 Love is the only thing 01:27:23 It only happens (When I look at you) 01:31:24 Oh me oh my (I'm a fool for you baby) 01:34:52 Lean on me 01:39:20 Young, Gifted and black 01:42:44 A change is gonna come 01:46:24 W/ The Roots- People get ready (J.Period remix) 01:49:40 Neil Corcoran- Ms. Franklin (Supercut)** 01:55:10 Spirit in the dark 01:58:00 W/ Ray Charles- Spirit in the dark (reprise)(live) 02:06:12 W/ Lauryn Hill- A rose is still a rose 02:10:29 He'll come along 02:14:29 Willing to forgive 02:18:22 Until you come back to me (that's what I'm gonna do) 02:21:37 The fool on the hill 02:25:04 The long and winding road (Copycat re-edit) 02:29:17 Bridge over troubled water 02:34:06 W/ The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra- let it be 02:37:22 W/Mary J. Blige/The Harlem Boys Choir-never gonna break my faith 02:41:29 Nessun Dorma 02:44:40 W/ Frank Sinatra- what now,my love? 02:47:45 I say a little prayer (Dimitri from Paris re-edit) **Neil Corcoran- Ms. Franklin (Supercut)= Aretha Franklin- one step ahead Mos Def- Ms. fat booty Pete Rock- Aretha Aretha Franklin- all night (HipHop remix) Kanye West- school spirit (instrumental)
Our traveling correspondent, comedian Tom Papa, heads to Detroit, Michigan, where he makes friends at a Greek restaurant, visits the Motown Museum, and experiences the city’s newfound optimism.
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 their ties to Detroit and vision for Detroit.visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to watch the Detroit is Different interview with Robin Terry & Raina Baker of the Motown Museum.
Here's what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. Our rundown today: A new development called the City Club Apartments - CBD Detroit broke ground at the former site of the Statler Hotel 1,000 Properties are coming up for development in Highland Park - could it be the next hotpsot? TopGolf is coming to Auburn Hills and it could attract 450,000 visitors a year Eastern Market could be getting a neat windmill / wind turbine project - https://www.patronicity.com/project/can_art_wind_turbine_project#!/ Area 7-Eleven stores were raided by ICE officials The Motown Museum gets a big donation The city of Detroit is hiring more people to work with small businesses in the city Our feature interview is with Godwin Ihentuge, proprietor of Yum Village as well as a food truck and host of a new podcast, The Refrigerator Diaries. http://www.yumvillage.com/ Refrigerator Diaries: https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit/sets/refrigerated-diaries
Rhonda Ross has some very famous parents - the only daughter of legendary singer Diana Ross and Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. Yet, she’s always walked to her own beat - first making a name for herself as an actress - garnering a Daytime Emmy Nomination for her role on the NBC soap opera Another World, and being named one of the “10 Most Fascinating Television Stars” by People Magazine. But, she eventually found herself naturally returning to music.Rhonda’s style is rooted in jazz, yet also contains elements of funk, soul, even a little rock. She’s just put out a brand new CD called In Case You Didn’t Know, and she’s opening for her mom, Diana, on her current tour. Ross talks about releasing her first studio album, which contains songs written and produced by her. Plus, she discusses an upcoming speaking engagement at the Motown Museum.
Detroit has made headlines in recent years with its bankruptcy and blocks of abandoned homes. But while the city is still a gritty place, it offers a surprisingly rich array of options for tourists. Tops on any visitor’s list should be the Motown Museum, where you can dance to “My Girl” in the studio where it was recorded. Don’t forget coney dogs and a stop at the museum to see the art that was nearly sold to save the city from bankruptcy. Associated Press travel editor Beth Harpaz interviews Jeff Karoub, who covers Detroit for the AP, to get his take on what a visit there might entail. (This episode originally aired May 2, 2017, but was republished July 7, 2017 to reflect the new podcast series title.)