https://simplecast.com In Good Company Detroit is a living platform, connecting inspirational stories with practical tools to empower entrepreneurs at every age and every stage of business to unify and grow Detroit's small business community. en Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:53:34 +0000 https://ingoodco.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/19ef15a8-ce29-4508-b323-b5d4b14be0e2/791dfd65-6809-4360-b81e-b7e0a2c292eb/3000x3000/unknown-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://ingoodco.simplecast.com episodic In Good Company Detroit is a living platform, connecting inspirational stories with practical tools to empower entrepreneurs at every age and every stage of business to unify and grow Detroit's small business community. In Good Company Detroit false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ackgHXY3 in good company, in good co., michigan business, igc, in good co. detroit, nei detroit, cason, detroit, new economy initiative, entrepreneur, shannon cason, wdet, in good co detroit, in good company detroit In Good Company Detroit hello@ingoodcodetroit.com d81dacfd-7f79-4cf6-998d-1a9da628667a Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (In Good Co. Detroit) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/in-good-co-detroit-episode-n10-faith-in-flowers-XZ2b9oDr In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº10: Faith in Flowers In Good Co. Detroit 00:19:36 Brazelton Floral has served its customers for over 75 in various locations throughout Detroit. Alice Brazelton Pittman remembers them all - from being a young child watching her father grow the business dramatically, to slower seasons when the business struggled to stay alive. Now that she has taken over the reins, she's faithful to keep Brazelton's Floral going for years to come. Brazelton Floral has served its customers for over 75 in various locations throughout Detroit. Alice Brazelton Pittman remembers them all - from being a young child watching her father grow the business dramatically, to slower seasons when the business struggled to stay alive. Now that she has taken over the reins, she's faithful to keep Brazelton's Floral going for years to come. new economy initiative, history of detroit, detroit business, brazeltons floral, detroit false full 10 7aff73e0-7de5-46db-95b5-f59373290f3d Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:45:59 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (In Good Co. Detroit) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/in-good-co-detroit-episode-n9-nyasia-bey-lUEQs_nA In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº9: Ancient Wisdom In Good Co. Detroit 00:19:26 Nyasia Bey turns her traumatic teenage experiences while giving birth to her career and mission in life forming Ancient Wisdom Birth Services. As a doula in Detroit, she proposes to make birth services as normal as baby showers in a city where pregnancy-related deaths are 3x the national average. Nyasia Bey turns her traumatic teenage experiences while giving birth to her career and mission in life forming Ancient Wisdom Birth Services. As a doula in Detroit, she proposes to make birth services as normal as baby showers in a city where pregnancy-related deaths are 3x the national average. doula services, new economy initiative, pregnancy, nyasia bey, detroit family false full 9 11fbaea8-cd95-47eb-8d94-733264a2491f Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:00:04 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (In Good Company Detroit) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/ellis-island-tea-kXLnzfdy In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº8: Queen Tea In Good Company Detroit 00:19:57 A Jamaican family’s tea recipe had been passed down from generation to generation. When the oral recipe reached entrepreneur Nailah Ellis’ branch of the family tree, she knew it was her calling to share the tradition with the masses. This episode shares Nailah’s trials and errors mastering the recipe and launching her national brand, Ellis Island Tea. A Jamaican family’s tea recipe had been passed down from generation to generation. When the oral recipe reached entrepreneur Nailah Ellis’ branch of the family tree, she knew it was her calling to share the tradition with the masses. This episode shares Nailah’s trials and errors mastering the recipe and launching her national brand, Ellis Island Tea. ellis island tea, new economy initiative, detroit business, kevin hart false full 8 b1156c3d-f286-42a8-9ec9-7586e0cb0133 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 06:52:23 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (In Good Co. Detroit) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/baobab-fare-KRLgRecd In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº7: Life around the Table In Good Co. Detroit 00:20:41 For Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere of Baobab Fare, the business idea came naturally - bring the food and culture from their birthplace of Burundi to Detroit. The story of their new restaurant in Detroit’s New Center area spans the globe, political persecution, separation from family, and struggle to survive. And through it all, they’ve always counted on each other, even when it was the last thing the other wanted to do. For Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere of Baobab Fare, the business idea came naturally - bring the food and culture from their birthplace of Burundi to Detroit. The story of their new restaurant in Detroit’s New Center area spans the globe, political persecution, separation from family, and struggle to survive. And through it all, they’ve always counted on each other, even when it was the last thing the other wanted to do. new economy initiative, detroit business, baobab fare false full 7 fcef60f0-3271-4839-a83e-fa0ce55ceb01 Fri, 8 May 2020 07:24:18 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (In Good Co. Detroit) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/in-good-co-detroit-episode-n6-henry-the-hatter-HLeG9spj In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº6: Henry V In Good Co. Detroit 00:18:58 Glimpse inside the nation’s oldest hat retailer and one of Detroit’s most iconic shops.This 127-year-old hatter has outfitted the likes of Steve Harvey, LL Cool J, the notorious Purple Gang, Jimmy Kimmel, and President Dwight Eisenhower, who wore a hat from the shop at his second inauguration in 1957. But just a few years ago, that legacy was threatened and Detroit stepped up to save the beloved retail institution. Glimpse inside the nation’s oldest hat retailer and one of Detroit’s most iconic shops.This 127-year-old hatter has outfitted the likes of Steve Harvey, LL Cool J, the notorious Purple Gang, Jimmy Kimmel, and President Dwight Eisenhower, who wore a hat from the shop at his second inauguration in 1957. But just a few years ago, that legacy was threatened and Detroit stepped up to save the beloved retail institution. new economy initiative, detroit business, henry the hatter false full 6 ce55a422-6d6c-46fe-97c6-cffda2404469 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:19 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (In Good Co. Detroit) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/in-good-co-detroit-episode-n5-legacy-reinvented-TqHWtwxc In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº5: Legacy Reinvented In Good Co. Detroit 00:19:24 Carol Himelhoch is the great-granddaughter of the founder of Himelhoch’s Department Store. Himelhoch’s has a retail history of innovative women’s fashion going back to 1907 in Detroit. When strangers would ask about Carol’s surname, if it were associated with the store, she would confirm and listen to stories of people who loved and missed her family business. Eventually, Carol considered it as a calling to reinvent her family’s legacy. Carol Himelhoch is the great-granddaughter of the founder of Himelhoch’s Department Store. Himelhoch’s has a retail history of innovative women’s fashion going back to 1907 in Detroit. When strangers would ask about Carol’s surname, if it were associated with the store, she would confirm and listen to stories of people who loved and missed her family business. Eventually, Carol considered it as a calling to reinvent her family’s legacy. business, himelhochs, nei, detroit, retail false full 5 643025c2-74ad-4c77-a28f-99acbc33ed91 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:00:06 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (In Good Co. ) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/in-good-co-detroit-episode-n4-the-high-road-X02JSauO In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº4: The High Road In Good Co. 00:19:45 Gias Talukder knew he was made to be an entrepreneur. He always desired the exploration of entrepreneurship, with all of its uncertainty and limitless opportunity. However, responsibilities, traditions, and circumstances required his focus on career stability. Gias had to take a chance on an unexpected road to find the path that was just right for him. Gias Talukder knew he was made to be an entrepreneur. He always desired the exploration of entrepreneurship, with all of its uncertainty and limitless opportunity. However, responsibilities, traditions, and circumstances required his focus on career stability. Gias had to take a chance on an unexpected road to find the path that was just right for him. business, nei, storytelling, detroit false full 4 83eb20f4-44bf-4610-b345-3dfbec5a596b Thu, 23 Jan 2020 07:00:01 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (Alex Trajano, Brandon Seng, Mark Coe, Shannon Cason, Sam Beaubien, Andrew Bishop) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/in-good-co-detroit-episode-n3-frozen-fresh-0W0rZNi1 In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº3: Frozen Fresh Alex Trajano, Brandon Seng, Mark Coe, Shannon Cason, Sam Beaubien, Andrew Bishop 00:15:42 The idea for Michigan Farm to Freezer is simple - pick fresh produce from a variety of Michigan farms, then freeze the local fruits and vegetables for year-round goodness. Co-founders, Brandon Seng and Mark Coe, talk about their unexpected journey from a northern Michigan farmer's market and school lunch program to their move to Detroit's historic Eastern Market. They even wowed Detroiters with their Farm to Freezer story at Detroit's Demo Day pitch competition. Now they have joined the Eastern Market family in the building with the Big Strawberry on it. Have a taste. The idea for Michigan Farm to Freezer is simple - pick fresh produce from a variety of Michigan farms, then freeze the local fruits and vegetables for year-round goodness. Co-founders, Brandon Seng and Mark Coe, talk about their unexpected journey from a northern Michigan farmer's market and school lunch program to their move to Detroit's historic Eastern Market. They even wowed Detroiters with their Farm to Freezer story at Detroit's Demo Day pitch competition. Now they have joined the Eastern Market family in the building with the Big Strawberry on it. Have a taste. farm to freezer, michigan, farming, new economy initiative, wdet, frozen fresh, entrepreneurship, sustainability, knight foundation, detroit business, nei, shannon cason, detroit, in good company false full 3 4593a469-93aa-43b9-b673-8ae74418572a Thu, 19 Dec 2019 07:00:21 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (Alex Trajano, Clement Brown Jr, Sam Beaubien, Andrew Bishop, Shannon Cason) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/in-good-co-detroit-episode-n2-detroit-raised-me-dSZFeGsB In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº2: Detroit Raised Me Alex Trajano, Clement Brown Jr, Sam Beaubien, Andrew Bishop, Shannon Cason 00:18:28 From a young age, Clement “FAME” Brown Jr. has been able to recognize opportunities around him. And his true gift is converting those opportunities into revenue. In this episode, Fame shares his lessons on hustling and how he overcame challenges to create Detroit’s Brand Name - Three Thirteen. From a young age, Clement “FAME” Brown Jr. has been able to recognize opportunities around him. And his true gift is converting those opportunities into revenue. In this episode, Fame shares his lessons on hustling and how he overcame challenges to create Detroit’s Brand Name - Three Thirteen. three thirteen, michigan, new economy initiative, wdet, entrepreneurship, knight foundation, detroit business, clement fame brown, streetwear, fashion, nei, shannon cason, detroit, detroit brands, in good company false full 2 fc722270-7888-4313-8d02-10563423c15e Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:00:03 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (Nieves Longordo, Andrew Bishop, Alex Trajano, Shannon Cason, Sam Beaubien) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/in-good-co-episode-1-nieves-longordo-disenos-ornamental-iron-twKi9ofa In Good Co. Detroit | Episode Nº1: Forged in Fire Nieves Longordo, Andrew Bishop, Alex Trajano, Shannon Cason, Sam Beaubien 00:14:29 Nieves Longordo is the owner of Diseños Ornamental Iron. When young Nieves is presented with the opportunity to purchase the construction company from her step-father, Tony Martinez, she takes it, unaware of the fire she was stepping into. In this episode, Nieves shares her journey to entrepreneurship in Detroit, and she uncovers many of the lessons along the way. She outlines her challenges as a young woman in the male-dominated construction industry. And explains why she made the decision to take on the responsibility to continue a family legacy. Nieves Longordo is the owner of Diseños Ornamental Iron. When young Nieves is presented with the opportunity to purchase the construction company from her step-father, Tony Martinez, she takes it, unaware of the fire she was stepping into. In this episode, Nieves shares her journey to entrepreneurship in Detroit, and she uncovers many of the lessons along the way. She outlines her challenges as a young woman in the male-dominated construction industry. And explains why she made the decision to take on the responsibility to continue a family legacy. disenos ornamental iron works, michigan, nieves longordo, detroit entrepreneur, business, entrepreneur, disenos, in good co detroit, shannon cason, detroit, in good company, michigan busines false full 1 b7d1f28e-bafc-472c-9fc3-e5bc8ca6750f Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:50:38 +0000 hello@ingoodcodetroit.com (In Good Company Detroit) https://ingoodco.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-in-good-company-detroit-3MVNriWh Introducing: In Good Co. In Good Company Detroit 00:02:45 In Good Co. is a living platform, connecting inspirational stories with practical tools to empower entrepreneurs at every age and every stage of business. In Good Co. is a living platform, connecting inspirational stories with practical tools to empower entrepreneurs at every age and every stage of business. michigan, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, shannon cason, storytelling, detroit, interview false trailer