Discuss Detroit
By Jeanette Pierce
Discuss DetroitJul 26, 2023
Episode 28: Discuss Detroit with 'Detroit In 50 Maps' author Alex Hill
Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Alex Hill, author of 'Detroit In 50 Maps,' which deconstructs the Motor City in surprising ways. Alex Hill is also the GIS Director at Wayne State University and Project Director of the Detroit Food Map Initiative, which has been mapping nutritional access of Detroit grocery stores, corner stores, and farmers markets since 2011.
Alex has started a website called DETROITography which connects various Detroit cartographers, consolidating their exceptional skill sets in map building. You can learn more here: https://detroitography.com/
Discuss Detroit features conversations with small business 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/
Episode 27: Discuss Detroit with Youth Driven Spaces
Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with several key individuals working together to build youth-driven spaces and organizations. Those individuals include:
John Weiss – Director Director of Strategic Initiatives at Neutral Zone Kelly Rossi – Program Director for the Detroit Creativity Project,
Jewel Jordan & Faith Jones – Youth at Detroit Creativity Project
Bubbles DuMouchel – YDS Capacity Builder at Neutral Zone.
Discuss Detroit features conversations with small business 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/
Episode 26: Discuss Detroit with Institute of AfroUrbanism founder Lauren Hood
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/
Episode 25: Discuss Detroit with BrandXR CEO Moody Mattan
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/
Episode 24: Discuss Detroit with Techtown president and CEO Ned Staebler
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/
Episode 23: Discuss Detroit with City of Detroit chief storyteller Eric Thomas
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/
Episode 22: Discuss Detroit with Spectacles Detroit owner Zana Smith
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/
Episode 21: Discuss Detroit with House of Han owner Mike Han
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/
Episode 20: Discuss Detroit with Downtown Detroit Partnership Strategy and Public Spaces senior consultant Bob Gregory
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/
Episode 19: Discuss Detroit with Detroit artist Dominick Lemonious
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/
Episode 18: Discuss Detroit with Source Booksellers co-owner Alyson Jones
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/
Episode 17: Discuss Detroit with The Scrappers musician Eddie Baranak
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/
Episode 16: Discuss Detroit with MoGo Detroit director of marketing and outreach Adriel Thornton
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/
Episode 15: Discuss Detroit with Detroit Indigenous Peoples Alliance member Kaela Wabanimkee Harris
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/
Episode 14: Discuss Detroit with Historic Detroit founder Dan Austin
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/
Episode 13: Discuss Detroit with Georgia Street Community Collective founder and president, Mark Convington
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/
Episode 12: Discuss Detroit with N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art executive director Izegbe N'Namdi
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/
Episode 11: Discuss Detroit with Detroit Parks Department executive Brad Dick
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/
Episode 10: Discuss Detroit with The Peacock Room and Frida owner Rachel Lutz
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/
Episode 9: Discuss Detroit with Indigenizing the News founder Meghanlata Gupta
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/
Episode 8: Discuss Detroit with Design Core Detroit director of culture and community, Kiana Wenzell
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/
Episode 7: Discuss Detroit with Eastern Market Partnership president Dan Carmody
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/
Episode 6: Discuss Detroit with Baobab Fare co-founder Mamba Hamissi
https://www.baobabfare.com/Join Jeanette Pierce as she discusses Detroit with Mamba Hamissi, co-founder Baobab Fare, an East African restaurant, market, and juice bar founded Burundi immigrants.
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/
Episode 5: Discuss Detroit with Build Institute Deputy Director Christianne Malone
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/
Episode 4: Discuss Detroit with Rebel Nell co-founder & CEO Amy Peterson
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/
Episode 3: Discuss Detroit with Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero
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/
Episode 2: Discuss Detroit with Authentically Detroit podcast host Orlando Bailey
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/
Episode 1: Discuss Detroit with Good Cakes and Bakes owner April Anderson
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/