Best Ami Rankin Podcasts (2024)

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Leadership Lowdown | Luanne Wills-Merrell - Cleared For Takeoff, Enjoy Your Leadership Journey 41:10

17m ago41:10

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Luanne Wills-Merrell, who is a Manager in the Federal Aviation Administration.A native of Lansing, Chicago resident Luanne Wills-Merrell, currently is a Manager (ASI to the Aviation world!) in the Federal Aviation Administration. She has accumulated a multitude of achievements over her remarkable career. Most recently, Wills…

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Ep 256: Fed is Best with The Formula Mom, Mallory Whitmore 43:50

2h ago43:50

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Mallory Whitmore knows her stuff about formula! She’s a certified infant feeding tech, leader of education at Bobbie–the only mom-founded and mom-run U.S. formula brand–and she’s the face behind The Formula Mom, an online platform for infant feeding info and support. To be clear, she’s not against breastfeeding, quite the opposite in fact! Her miss…

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Media Business | Nicole Noll-Williams, How Media Deals with Regional Airports 21:30

4m ago21:30

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Originally Uploaded April 12th, reloaded April 29th.For Media Business Episode 71:Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming back Nicole Noll-Williams, the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority.In their conversation Tony covered several topics with Nicole:-Capital Region Airport and Mason Jewett Field services?-Get your…

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Phrogging // 213 // Daniel Laplante 37:17

2h ago37:17

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Amber Dawn noticed food and other items had gone missing in her apartment. One day, she noticed the attic door was open and someone had been living in there. The Bowens were tortured for months by Danny Laplante who was living in their walls. After his mom bailed him out of jail, he murdered Priscilla Gustafson and her two children, William and Abi…

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Michigan Celebrates Small Business | Maven IT 15:52

6m ago15:52

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Charlie Aldis, Owner/CRO of Maven IT, Warren, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Charlie's career paths, the…

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Michigan Corners | Martha Zehnder Kaczynski -A Family That Changed Everything in Frankenmuth 41:50

6m ago41:50

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Martha Zehnder Kaczynsk, who is the Vice President of the Bavarian Inn.The William (Tiny) Zehnder, Jr. family owns the Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth. Tiny’s family purchased Fischer’s Hotel in 1950. Tiny left farming, and he and his young wife, Dorothy (a former waitress at Fischer’s), became the managers of the new business. …

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Michigan Business Beat | Alyssa Troub, LAFCU - Annual Shred Day This Saturday! 5:37

24h ago5:37

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Alyssa Troub, Marketing and Communications Specialist at LAFCU.LAFCU is a credit union headquartered in Lansing, MiTheir Topic: LAFCU’s Shred Day - This Saturday April 27th. Intro: My guest today is Alyssa Troub, Marketing and Communications Specialist at LAFCU. LAFCU is a credit union headquartered in Lansing, Michigan…

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Making a birth plan? Be sure to ask your doctor these 4 questions 8:05

5d ago8:05

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Making a birth plan is a really important part of helping you have the birth you want. A birth plan helps you think through the things that you want for your birth and communicate your wishes with your birth team. To make the most of your birth plan, be sure to ask your doctor the 4 key questions you'll learn in this short episode! And to learn 4 m…

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Media Business | James David Dickson - How the Media Deals with Being A Watchdog 20:10

2d ago20:10

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Originally Uploaded April 5th, reloaded April 24th.For Media Business Episode 70:Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming back James David Dickson Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential.In their conversation Tony covered several topics with James including:When it comes to covering the news, where at you at?Are you free and com…

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Ep 255: Amy’s Birth Story - Bonding After a Critical Care Birth 47:09

7d ago47:09

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Amy had what she calls an "easy pregnancy". The birth was the difficult part. Her labor came on quickly and then stalled. While hospital staff nudged her along by breaking her water and administering Pitocin, it became clear that something was wrong. Amy was sick - she was showing symptoms of infection. As she faded in and out of consciousness, her…

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Leadership Lowdown | Monica Schafer - From the Raspberry Patch to Harvard 41:25

4d ago41:25

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Monica Schafer, who is the Owner of Schafer Raspberries and Ingham County Commissioner.Lessons learned as a parent showing the kids the value of work while serving the community are the results of a small dream that has helped one of her children make it to Harvard. Monica Schafer joins Vic Verchereau on this edition of the …

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Michigan Business Beat | Palencia Mobley PE, Michigan Infrastructure Council Appoints New Chair 6:31

4d ago6:31

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Originally uploaded, March 29th, Re-edited April 20th.Chris Holman welcomes Palencia Mobley, P.E., founder and CEO of Mode Collective, Detroit area. She's the former deputy director and chief engineer of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and has been appointed as chair of the Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC).Chris had several questions…

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Michigan Business Beat | Ned Staebler, TechTown Detroit, Celebrating 20 Years Supporting Businesses 6:12

4d ago6:12

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Originally uploaded April 1st, Re-edited April 20th.Chris Holman welcomes back Ned Staebler, VP Economic Development Wayne St. University and President / CEO TechTown Detroit , Detroit, MI.Ned talks about key data points, equitable impact, growth.Ned talks about Hatch Detroit contest, our involvement in NFL Draft prep, Small Business Support Hubs e…

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Michigan Business Beat | Steve Klaver, DBI Celebrating Awards and Anniversaries! 6:11

4d ago6:11

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Originally uploaded March 26, re-edited April 15th.Chris Holman welcomes back Steve Klaver, Co-Owner, DBI, Lansing, MI.Big news, I understand, there's an anniversary to discuss and DBI Business Interiors is proud to announce its recent accolade as a recipient of Haworth's esteemed Best In Class award? tell us more?How many in your field get this ho…

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Phrogging // 212 // Andrew Swofford and Ezekial Zayas 43:45

7d ago43:45

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Madisyn, Destiny, and Ahmiyah were living in an apartment together. Many of their items went missing, and they later found a man named Andrew Swofford living in their closet. James and Brittany Campbell went on vacation, and when they came back early, they found Ezequiel Zayas in their home. He journaled about them, moved all of their belongings, a…

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Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN - FAFSA Week of Action - April 15-19 9:14

7d ago9:14

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Ryan Fewins-Bliss executive director MCAN - Michigan College Access Network. Topic: FAFSA Week of Action - April 15-19 In their discussion they cover several points including:Objective: MCAN supports school counselors and college advisers as their students and families navigate shortened FAFSA timelines. MCAN actions: ● Comp…

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Michigan Corners | Amy Piper - Discover Secret Michigan! 41:00

7d ago41:00

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Amy Piper, who is the Founder and Writer of Follow the Piper.While Amy Piper is a lifelong Michigander, she’s had adventures worldwide. Bomb-sniffing dogs chased her in the middle of the night in Bogota, gate agents refused her boarding to Paraguay (wrong visa), and US Marshals announced her seat number on a plane while look…

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Intense negative emotions with breastfeeding? It might be D-MER 12:31

12d ago12:31

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Dysmorphic milk ejection reflex, also known as D-MER, is a condition experienced by lactating women and individuals where you feel a sudden, brief, and very intense negative emotional response just before milk letdown or release. Learn about this important and underrecognized condition in this short episode. Join me LIVE on April 30th for my FREE c…

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100% Hustle Ep. 6 - Pt. 4 Heather Richard: Expanding Marketing Capabilities w/o Adding Headcount 14:35

10d ago14:35

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100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of GuestsHost: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive IdeationTopic: Expanding Your Marketing Capabilities without Adding HeadcountGuest: Heather Richard, Managing Partner & CMO at PROJECT 16Guest Bio:Bringing over 24 years of expertise as a marketing com…

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100% Hustle - Episode 6 - Part 3 - BJ Rycus: Be Where Your Feet Are 13:35

10d ago13:35

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100 % Hustle Podcast 6 – Series of GuestsHost: Vicki Hamilton, Senior Executive with International consulting experience. Founder & CEO of Executive IdeationTopic: Be Where Your Feet AreGuest: BJ Rycus, Co-Owner Rycus Flooring & Weight Watchers CoachGuest Bio:BJ Rycus, VP and Co-owner of Rycus Flooring in Lansing, MI, prioritizes exceptional custom…

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Leadership Lowdown | Nicole Noll-Williams - From the Ground Up! 41:25

10d ago41:25

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Nicole Noll-Williams, who is the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority.Nicole Noll-Williams is the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, operating the Capital Region International Airport and Mason Jewett Field. Previously, she spent almost 3 years as the Mid-Michigan Regional Directo…

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Michigan Business Beat | Melanie Duquesnel, Better Business Bureau Tax and Business Scams Early '24. 6:30

10d ago6:30

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Chris Holman welcomes back Melanie Duquesnel, President and CEO, BBB of Eastern MI and Upper Peninsula, Southfield, MI.It's that time of year, tell us about tax refund scams?What should consumers and businesses know about tax preparer scams in 2024?Could you talk about the top business scams?Tell us about the BBB 2023 Scam Tracker Risk Report and i…

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Michigan Business Beat | Kim Hafley, Foster Swift Attorneys - Current Issues Businesses Should Watch 5:49

10d ago5:49

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Chris Holman welcomes back Kimberly P. Hafley, Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys, Lansing, but Foster Swift covers, six locations; Lansing, Detroit, Southfield, Grand Rapids, Holland and St. Joseph.Kim, let's review some current issues that businesses should be thinking about. What's #1?1) Campaign don…

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Ep 254: Maternal Disparities, How You Can Stay Safe, and How You Can Help 36:51

14d ago36:51

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This episode is being released during Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17). Black Maternal Health Week was created by The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a national coalition created to ensure all Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. In this episode you’re going to learn about pregnancy…

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Kaitlyn Ledbetter // 211 // Unsolved disappearance 33:24

14d ago33:24

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On May 2nd, 2021, around 5 AM, 26-year-old Kaitlyn Ledbetter, allegedly leapt out of her bedroom window after an argument with her father's girlfriend. Her father, Scott, said he saw Kaitlyn running towards the woods, and that was the last time he saw her. She was barefoot, wearing pajamas, and didn't take her phone. If you have any information reg…

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Michigan Business Beat | Jennifer Maxson, Power of 100 Women, its Mission, Impact and More! 6:10

18d ago6:10

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Originally uploaded April 2nd, re-edited April 12.Chris Holman welcomes Jennifer Maxson, President, Jennifer Maxson & Associates, Belmont, MI● What does Women’s History Month mean to you and how do you reflect that in your work? ● Talk a bit about your mentorship of young women through the Peter Cook Leadership academy? ● Can you talk about your in…

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Michigan Business Beat | Julie Pingston Choose Lansing Recent Annual Meeting and Branding Strategy! 6:01

14d ago6:01

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Chris Holman welcomes back Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA / President & CEO Choose Lansing, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Julie, before we get into your recent celebration remind the Michigan business community about Choose Lansing?February 27th, Choose Lansing held it's First Annual Meeting, continuing the Annual Meetings of the former CVB, what were t…

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Michigan Business Beat | Brian Peters, MHA Discusses Change Healthcare Cybersecurity/Cybercriminals! 6:22

14d ago6:22

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Originally uploaded March 25th Re-edited April 8thChris Holman welcomes back Brian Peters, CEO, of MHA, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Lansing, MI There was a recent cyberattack to Change Healthcare last month. Can you summarize what happened and how it has impacted Michigan hospitals and health systems?Why are healthcare organizations…

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Michigan Business Beat | Van W. Martin, Martin Commercial Properties Discusses Current Market Mar.24 5:43

14d ago5:43

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Originally uploaded March 22nd, re-edited April 8th.Chris Holman welcomes back Van W. Martin, SIOR, CCIM, CRE. President & Chief Executive Officer, Martin Commercial Properties, Lansing, MI.Can you walk us through some of the key trends or findings in your latest market insights reports? How do these insights compare to previous quarters or years, …

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Fast Facts About Black Maternal Health 9:56

19d ago9:56

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Black Maternal Health week is April 11-17th! In this short episode I'm sharing some facts about Black Maternal Health. As I've done before, during Black Maternal Health week I'm collecting donations to giveaway spots in my online childbirth education class, The Birth Preparation Course. I'd love for my community to come together and donate enough t…

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Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works! Association News &Gearing up for Impact Awards! 6:40

16d ago6:40

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Originally uploaded March 26, re-edited April 9.Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide.Welcome back Ryan, we were recently discussing an upcoming Legislative Day, tell us what came out of that event?We covered Michigan Works! Association's legislative priorities, have things gone …

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Michigan Business Beat | Jon Ippel, Amplify GR - A $1M State Grant to Help Boston Square, G.R. 5:46

16d ago5:46

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Originally uploaded March 20th, re-edited April 5th.Chris Holman welcomes Jon Ippel, Executive Director at Amplify GR, Grand Rapids, MI. Chris had several Grant Announcement Questions for JonWhy is HUB 07 important? And what does it mean to have the support of the State of Michigan through this Community Center Grant?Your mission as an organization…

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Michigan Business Beat | Zac Clark, Lansing Lugnuts - 2024 Season Arrives - Play Ball! 6:24

16d ago6:24

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Chris Holman welcomes back Zac Clark, General Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI.They had several topics to cover including:Crosstown Showdown vs Michigan State University (April 3)Capital Clash – Michigan State University vs Western Michigan University (April 17)Opening Night vs Great Lakes Loons (LAD) (April 9)Season preview – Promotions (LAFC…

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Media Business | Dr. Alan Drimmer - How Universities Deal with the Media 21:30

16d ago21:30

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Originally uploaded April 2nd, reedited, reloaded April 10th.For Media Business Episode 70:Tony Conley welcomes Alan Drimmer, PhD, was named the 12th President of Cleary University on July 1, 2021. Dr. Drimmer has an extensive background in higher education, from the classroom to administration, and is thrilled to bring his expertise to Cleary. It’…

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Leadership Lowdown | Bernadette Johnson - Your "OK" Is Everyone Else's "Fantastic"! 40:55

17d ago40:55

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Bernadette Johnson, who is the Owner of Inspired Action Motivates.Bernadette is globally recognized for transforming and leveraging the way leaders lead and how they learn. Over the last two decades, building a community of practice that creates environments that nurture the human spirit while achieving breakthrough results.…

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Ep 253: The Fourth Trimester with Pediatrician Dr. Jess Daigle 44:39

21d ago44:39

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I love connecting you with other physicians who have a real heart and passion for caring for people and that’s exactly what you’re going to get in this episode with Dr. Jess. Since she was 10 years old, Dr. Jess Daigle (@momandme_md) knew she wanted to be a pediatrician and neonatologist. Now a board-certified pediatrician and CEO of Mom & Me MD, a…

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Michigan Business Beat | Carrie Rosingana, CAMW! New Roundtable-Style Discussion Podcast 6:00

19d ago6:00

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Originally uploaded March 28th, re-edited April 7thJeffrey Mosher welcomes back Carrie Rosingana, CEO, of CAMW! - Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing, MI, serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties of Mid Michigan. The theme of this month, Carrie discusses CAMW!’s roundtable-style discussion podcast titled Women in Workforce.Question: Tell me mor…

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Sunny Sramek // 210 // unsolved disappearance 20:58

21d ago20:58

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On April 20th, 2019, 18-year-old Sunny Sramek left her home in Trenton, Nebraska, with a male Indvidual. They were allegedly taking a trip to Omaha to pick up the man's niece, but Sunny hasn't been seen or heard from since. She was last seen wearing denim shorts and a black tank top. She was in a 2004 white Ford Explorer with an Iowa license plate …

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Michigan Celebrates Small Business | FarmSudz 8:56

21d ago8:56

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Julie Konkle and Erin Valkuchak, Founding Partners of FarmSudz LLC, Chelsea, MI, a 2024 SBDC - Best Small Business Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover …

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Media Business | Patrick DeHaan - GasBuddy - MI Price Trends, Detroit's Difference 19:55

21d ago19:55

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Originally uploaded Mar. 29th, reedited, reloaded April 5th.For Media Business Episode 69:Tony Conley welcomes back Patrick DeHaan, the Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com. He is the gas price guy for oil and refined products which includes gasoline. Patrick is the gas price myth buster and fact checker.What are current gas prices in Michigan?Where …

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Michigan Corners | John Schut - Fairs...Festival & Exhibitions - OH MY! 41:10

22d ago41:10

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Vic Verchereau welcomes John Schut, who is the Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expositions.Michigan has 86 county fairs with industrial exhibits, demonstrations and competition aimed at the advancement of livestock, horticulture and agriculture with special emphasis placed on educational activities such as 4-H, FFA and s…

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Listener Q&A - Partial Molar Pregnancy 12:24

26d ago12:24

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In this short episode I answer this question from Bailey: I was wondering if you could speak on partial-molar pregnancy in your podcast? My husband and I recently lost our baby due to this and I had to go through with a d&c, and this was something I hadn’t heard of until it happened to us. Thank you. If you have a question you want me to answer in …

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Leadership Lowdown | Keith Kirkpatrick - You Don't Need to Have a Title to be a Leader 41:40

24d ago41:40

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Keith Kirkpatrick, who is the President of the KPM Group.Author Keith Kirkpatrick has compiled the pitfalls, mistakes, errors, and problems which befall leaders, and translates them into 28 separate leadership diseases. In this edition of the Leadership Lowdown, we get introduced to accompanying symptoms, the disease’s impac…

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Michigan Business Beat | Lindsay Case Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan's Policy Outlook 2024. 6:17

24d ago6:17

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Originally Uploaded Mar. 19th, re-edited Mar. 29th.Chris Holman welcomes Lindsay Case Palsrok, Vice President of Government Affairs, Business Leaders for Michigan, Detroit, and Lansing, MI,Welcome Lindsay, share your career path and the role the VP of Goverment Affairs serves with Business Leaders for Michigan?Please Talk about the Lansing landscap…

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Michigan Business Beat | Bob Trezise, LEAP - Highlighting Activity and Success from Early 2024. 6:43

24d ago6:43

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Chris Holman welcomes back Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing, MI.Welcome back Bob, remind the Michigan business community about LEAP?Tell us about LEAP’s Nationally Recognized Entrepreneurship Program, One And All, Welcoming Its Eighth Cohort?Last week LEAP Launched Lansing Regional Site Readiness Initia…

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Michigan Business Beat | Carlos Sanchez Davenport University Developing Dynamic Latino Program 5:58

24d ago5:58

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Chris Holman welcomes Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director of its new Latino program, Davenport University, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI.Carlos, welcome, share a bit about the new Latino program?What was your career path up to being Executive Director?We met a couple of weeks ago at a session in Lansing, dig deeper into some of the plans that are un…

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Michigan Business Beat | Ahmed Issawi, LAFCU I.T. Manager Presents at International Conference 5:38

24d ago5:38

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Chris Holman welcomes Ahmed Issawi, I.T. Manager, LAFCU, Lansing, MILAFCU’s IT manager among presenters at international conference - Ahmed Issawi shares case study, expertise at Service Management World Conference "LAFCU is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, and is a state-charted credit union that serves over 74,000 members across Michigan.Ahmed…

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Ep 252: Andrea’s Birth Story - Joy and Grief After a Traumatic Birth 58:14

29d ago58:14

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Andrea planned an induction at 39 weeks, but things didn't go as anticipated. She thought that her water broke just after 38 weeks and went to the hospital. It turned out that it didn't, but her blood pressure was high and her baby had turned to a transverse position - which is basically going across the uterus - and no matter how hard we try, a ba…

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Michigan Celebrates Small Business | Unifab Corporation 11:38

25d ago11:38

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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Rob Thayer, CEO, of Unifab Corporation, Portage, MI, a 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Awardee winner for this year's cycle of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. In its twentieth year and holding Gala Celebration May 21st in East Lansing, MI, at the Breslin Center.In the interview, they cover Rob's career path, the c…

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William Rankin // 209 // The man who rode the thunder 1:00:48

28d ago1:00:48

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William Rankin was flying an F-8 Crusader jet fighter on July 26th, 1959. During the flight, the engine stopped, and a fire warning light flashed. He was forced to eject and parachute into a cloud, where he got stuck in a thunderstorm. He suffered severe decompression which casued his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth to bleed. William was stuck in the s…

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