Dec. 17, 2023 ~ Amy Joy Hess, a research writer, author, and chemist from Wallace, Idaho, joins the shows to discuss writing about Pastor Tim Remington. The pastor was shot six times on March 6, 2016 by a man who thought he was stopping an alien from Mars. Hess recounts his miraculous survival story, his ultimate return to his church, and the people whose lives he impacted in her new book, "Gun Shot Witness: The Tim Remington Story."

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ On this special episode of "It's Your Community, Santa Claus (Douglas Bargerstock) joined the show to talk about his life as Santa! Santa detailed all of his favorite things about the holiday season and Christmas. Some favorites discussed include his favorite present he ever received, his favorite part of Christmas, his favorite Christmas cookie, his favorite way to bring in the New Year, and his favorite Christmas story.

Dec. 3, 2023 ~ Emily O'Hara, senior manager of guest experience design at the Detroit Zoo, talks about the 11th annual Wild Lights event and some new and enhanced family favorite holiday experiences this year. She highlights attractions, such as the art exhibition and 4D movie showing, plus how Wild Lights supports the Detroit Zoological Society, the nonprofit that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center.

Nov. 26, 2023 ~ Detroit Chief of Police Ike McKinnon traces the path of his life from a black fourteen-year-old male beaten without reason or provocation by two white police officers, to his thirty-year service as an officer himself, to his eventual rise to the highest position in the police department. He holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Michigan State University, a master’s in criminal justice from Mercy College of Detroit, and served in the United States Airforce from 1961 to 1965. McKinnon was recently inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor.

Nov. 19, 2023 ~ BC Flights Thane Namy launched a private jet charter brokerage last year as the culmination of something different: a father's love for his family. Back in 2012, when Namy was still building the Detroit-area telecommunications company he founded, the father discovered his young son was autistic. He and his wife wanted to be able to travel with their family without causing their son to have anxiety. He launched this private jet charter brokerage where planes fly out of Oakland Airport in Waterford, Michigan. Namy was recently featured in Forbes Magazine because of this accomplishment.

Nov. 12, 2023 ~ United Community Family Services/Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (UCFS/CALC) President and CEO Kristin Olmedo joins the show to talk about the organization's holiday programs to help local families in need. UCFS/CALC services more than 10,000 people annually in metro Detroit, expecting 600 families on Nov. 17 alone to pick up staple food items for Thanksgiving. The organization has seen a 167% increase in families in need since 2021. The organization is also looking ahead to Christmas, encouraging professional women to help other women in need through its Women Business Institute program to donate items for children including car seats, strollers, baby wipes, diapers, and books.

Nov. 5, 2023 ~ Kris Kelso is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and the author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence“. He joins the show to talk about what prompted him to write the book, why he doesn’t like the phrase "Fake it till you make it," and how much the fear of failure plays a role in the Imposter Syndrome.

Oct. 29, 2023 ~ Dan West, president and CEO of the Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to talk about how the cities of Livonia and Westland combined their chamber of commerces in October. Representing more than 1,200 members, will serve the collective business community of the neighboring cities to produce more networking events, advocacy, and programs to support local businesses and organizations.

Oct. 22, 2023 ~ Dr. Tara Kane, Dean of the School of Business at Madonna University, joins the show to talk about Madonna University, the Business department, and academic and athletic scholarships available. She joined the full-time faculty at Madonna after she retired from the West Bloomfield Police Department as a Detective/Sergeant in Investigation. Dr. Tara Kane describes the unique programs offered, such as specific sports management training in the school of business partnering with the Lions, Tigers, and other groups so students can get hands-on training.

Oct. 15, 2023 ~ Matthew L. Cole, Ph.D. and Interim Dean in the College of Business and Information Technology at Lawrence Technological University, joins the show to talk about how small business owners are big employers in Michigan. Business schools like LTU are educating future business owners and business professionals, and have a lot of new opportunities.