Episodes

  • Looking back on lessons learned from ‘Grit’

    Looking back on lessons learned from ‘Grit’
    Dec 15 2022
    Margaret Trimer reflects on the past two years of interviews with inspirational individuals like Vaughn Arrington, Saunteel Jenkins, Deanna Alexander — and more.
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    26 mins
  • Beyond Giving Tuesday: Making your donations count in 2022

    Beyond Giving Tuesday: Making your donations count in 2022
    Nov 21 2022
    Rachel Decker of Detroit Philanthropy shares tips on how metro Detroiters can make the most of their charitable giving.
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    28 mins
  • Detroit public health expert talks racial disparities in maternal/infant health

    Detroit public health expert talks racial disparities in maternal/infant health
    Oct 17 2022
    Vernice Davis Anthony talks with Margaret Trimer about her tireless efforts to improve health in the black community, including implicit bias and equity training for medical providers.
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    22 mins
  • Lessons from a Delta Dental intern

    Lessons from a Delta Dental intern
    Sep 16 2022
    Listen in on a conversation between two Delta Dental interns as they reflect on their experiences, lessons learned and the impact an internship program can have on both the organization and young professionals.
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    18 mins
  • A space for healing in the motor city

    A space for healing in the motor city
    Aug 15 2022
    Listen to a conversation on how Rachel Frierson of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is creating a safe, welcoming space for all who visit the number one river walk in the U.S.
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    22 mins
  • How Dr. Kwane Watson is providing door-to-door dental care in Detroit

    How Dr. Kwane Watson is providing door-to-door dental care in Detroit
    Jul 19 2022
    Dr. Kwane Watson, a Louisville-based dentist and serial entrepreneur had a vision to bring comprehensive, concierge mobile dental services to residents in his home state through his business, Kare Mobile. Catch up with Dr. Watson to see how he's helping Detroiters access dental services.
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    24 mins
  • Why you don’t have to be an ‘artist’ to benefit from art therapy

    Why you don’t have to be an ‘artist’ to benefit from art therapy
    Jun 24 2022
    Shazia Siddiqi is a board-certified art therapist who specializes in facilitating therapeutic workshops in corporate settings, schools and more. Hear from Siddiqi how art can heal those who are experiencing situations related to traumatic events, workplace burnout and more.
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    26 mins
  • How Communities in Schools is building a support network in Dearborn

    How Communities in Schools is building a support network in Dearborn
    May 15 2022
    Amal Qayed, a lead student supports coordinator based at Salina Elementary school, shares stories about her rewarding role on the latest episode of Grit.
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    26 mins