Doug DeVos

Doug DeVos - Believer in People &amp; EntrepreneurshipDoug DeVos stopped by the studio for a candid conversation about wide ranging topics including podcasting, including his own “Believe! A Podcast With Doug DeVos.” We discuss how philanthropic gifts can be more impactful, what he’s learned about life (and business) by racing sailboats and the ultimate question…if being wealthy makes one happy. Doug DeVos is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for Amway, the world’s largest direct selling company with more than $8 billion in revenue. He previously served as President of Amway for more than 16 years. DeVos joined Amway in 1986 and served in various leadership positions for Amway in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Doug, along with his wife Maria, is the Founder of Continuum Ventures – an investment company for The Doug &amp; Maria DeVos Family. This episode is made possible by: University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film

Doug DeVos - Believer in People &amp; Entrepreneurship Doug DeVos stopped by the studio for a candid conversation about wide ranging topics including podcasting, including his own “<a href="https://thebelievepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Believe! A Podcast With Doug DeVos</a>.” We discuss how philanthropic gifts can be more impactful, what he’s learned about life (and business) by racing sailboats and the ultimate question…if being wealthy makes one happy. Doug DeVos is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for <a href="https://www.amwayglobal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amway</a>, the world’s largest direct selling company with more than $8 billion in revenue. He previously served as President of Amway for more than 16 years. DeVos joined Amway in 1986 and served in various leadership positions for Amway in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Doug, along with his wife Maria, is the Founder of <a href="https://continuumv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continuum Ventures</a> – an investment company for <a href="https://dmdevosfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Doug &amp; Maria DeVos Family</a>. This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a>

Doug DeVos - Believer in People & Entrepreneurship

Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom - AuthorON LOCATION - PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI Mitch Albom is a mega-selling author (Tuesdays With Morrie, The Five People You Meet In Heaven, Finding Chika), as well as a long-time columnist for the Detroit Free Press and philanthropist who operates numerous charities in the Detroit area through his Say Detroit Foundation. Despite all his talent and massive success, Mitch often says the most important work he’s ever done is with the Have Faith Haiti Mission. He assumed operations and responsibility for this orphanage after the devastating earthquake in 2010 that leveled most of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In this episode recorded with Mitch at the Have Faith Haiti Mission, we dive into exactly how he became responsible for the lives of 55 kids ranging in age from 2-22 years old as well as numerous teachers at the school, nannies, cooks and other important staff. Once a child is accepted at the orphanage, they become part of a large family and are never adopted out. Mitch and his wife Janine personally commit to each child’s physical, mental and spiritual health, as well as the cost of their education through college. This is an inspiring episode. Dive in! This episode is made possible by: University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film

Mitch Albom - Author ON LOCATION - PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI <a href="https://www.mitchalbom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitch Albom</a> is a mega-selling author (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tuesdays-Morrie-Greatest-Lesson-Anniversary/dp/076790592X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SHX38GTVUS1B&amp;keywords=tuesdays%20with%20morrie&amp;qid=1647190099&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=Tuesday%2Cstripbooks%2C131&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tuesdays With Morrie</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-People-You-Meet-Heaven/dp/1401308589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XZ802QT23YUJ&amp;keywords=five%20people%20you%20meet%20in%20heaven&amp;qid=1647190159&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=five%20people%2Cstripbooks%2C83&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Five People You Meet In Heaven</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Chika-Little-Earthquake-Making/dp/0062952404/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39UO4T0D9SYDS&amp;keywords=finding%20chika%20mitch%20albom&amp;qid=1647190210&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=finding%20Chika%2Cstripbooks%2C81&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finding Chika</a>), as well as a long-time columnist for the Detroit Free Press and philanthropist who operates numerous charities in the Detroit area through his <a href="https://saydetroit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Say Detroit Foundation</a>. Despite all his talent and massive success, Mitch often says the most important work he’s ever done is with the <a href="https://www.havefaithhaiti.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Have Faith Haiti Mission</a>. He assumed operations and responsibility for this orphanage after the devastating earthquake in 2010 that leveled most of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In this episode recorded with Mitch at the <a href="https://www.havefaithhaiti.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Have Faith Haiti Mission</a>, we dive into exactly how he became responsible for the lives of 55 kids ranging in age from 2-22 years old as well as numerous teachers at the school, nannies, cooks and other important staff. Once a child is accepted at the orphanage, they become part of a large family and are never adopted out. Mitch and his wife Janine personally commit to each child’s physical, mental and spiritual health, as well as the cost of their education through college. This is an inspiring episode. Dive in! This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a>

Mitch Albom - Author - *On Location - Haiti

Joe Anderson

JOE ANDERSON - ACTOR/COMEDIANCO-FOUNDER OF THE COMEDY PROJECT Joe Anderson is in my opinion one of the finest improv artists and comedic actors working today. Having worked with The Second City and also having traveled around the country for years with his own sketch comedy troupes, Joe has now bet his entire livelihood on comedy as the co-founder of The Comedy Project, an improv and sketch comedy club on Grand Rapids’ Westside that also features a comedy/corporate training center as well as private event hosting. The pandemic made operating The Comedy Project nearly impossible and its taken a mental and financial toll on Joe and his team. But they are beginning to thrive again and there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Joe also had a teenage infatuation with my (now) sister-in-law Kristen at a summer sports camp in Pennsylvania, something we found out about years after we met. We attempted to set the record straight in this episode. Follow Joe Anderson on Instagram Follow The Comedy Project on Instagram This episode is made possible by: University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film

JOE ANDERSON - ACTOR/COMEDIAN CO-FOUNDER OF <a href="https://thecomedyproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE COMEDY PROJECT</a> Joe Anderson is in my opinion one of the finest improv artists and comedic actors working today. Having worked with <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/shows/other/the-313/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Second City</a> and also having traveled around the country for years with his own sketch comedy troupes, Joe has now bet his entire livelihood on comedy as the co-founder of <a href="https://thecomedyproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Comedy Project</a>, an improv and sketch comedy club on Grand Rapids’ Westside that also features a comedy/corporate training center as well as private event hosting. The pandemic made operating <a href="https://thecomedyproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Comedy Project</a> nearly impossible and its taken a mental and financial toll on Joe and his team. But they are beginning to thrive again and there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Joe also had a teenage infatuation with my (now) sister-in-law Kristen at a summer sports camp in Pennsylvania, something we found out about years after we met. We attempted to set the record straight in this episode. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joeanderson68/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Anderson on Instagram</a> Follow<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyprojectgr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Comedy Project on Instagram</a> This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a>

JOE ANDERSON - ACTOR & COMEDIAN

Randal Jelks

Dr. Randal Jelks is the author of Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America. He is my former neighbor, a professor, and documentary producer. He was an executive producer of the documentary I, Too, Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled. He currently teaches American Studies, African Studies, and African American Studies at the University of Kansas. Letters to Martin, contains twelve meditations on contemporary political struggles for our oxygen-deprived society. Evoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letters To A Birmingham Jail,” these meditations, written in the form of letters to King, speak specifically to the many public issues we presently confront in the United States—economic inequality, freedom of assembly, police brutality, ongoing social class conflicts, and geopolitics. Award-winning author Randal Maurice Jelks invites readers to reflect on US history by centering on questions of democracy that we must grapple with as a society. This episode is made possible by: University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film

Dr. Randal Jelks is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Martin-Meditations-Democracy-America/dp/1641606037/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AEO7ZB8D6PS4&amp;keywords=letters%20to%20martin&amp;qid=1642376134&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=letters%20to%20Martin%2Cstripbooks%2C97&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America</a>. He is my former neighbor, a professor, and documentary producer. He was an executive producer of the documentary I, Too, Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled. He currently teaches American Studies, African Studies, and African American Studies at the University of Kansas. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Martin-Meditations-Democracy-America/dp/1641606037/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AEO7ZB8D6PS4&amp;keywords=letters%20to%20martin&amp;qid=1642376134&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=letters%20to%20Martin%2Cstripbooks%2C97&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Letters to Martin</a>, contains twelve meditations on contemporary political struggles for our oxygen-deprived society. Evoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letters To A Birmingham Jail,” these meditations, written in the form of letters to King, speak specifically to the many public issues we presently confront in the United States—economic inequality, freedom of assembly, police brutality, ongoing social class conflicts, and geopolitics. Award-winning author Randal Maurice Jelks invites readers to reflect on US history by centering on questions of democracy that we must grapple with as a society. This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a>

Dr. Randal Jelks - Author & Professor

Peter Meijer

Congressman Peter MeijerRepresentative for Michigan’s 3rd District Representative Peter Meijer joined Brian in his studio on January 3, 2022, exactly one year after he assumed office in the United States House of Representatives where he represents Michigan’s 3rd District. To say Representative Meijer’s first year in office has been tumultuous would be an understatement. Just three days after taking office, insurrectionists stormed the Capitol and plunged the country into a Constitutional crisis. Our conversation is wide ranging, from his seemingly conflicting votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress but not Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, to a discussion about healthcare and the legacy of the 3rd District. Representative Meijer serves on the Committee on Homeland Security as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability. He also serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Representative Meijer is also a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group working to find common ground on many of our country’s key issues. This episode is made possible by: University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn Visit www.fullexposurepodcast.com for video excerpts and other episodes.

Congressman Peter Meijer Representative for Michigan’s 3rd District Representative Peter Meijer joined Brian in his studio on January 3, 2022, exactly one year after he assumed office in the United States House of Representatives where he represents Michigan’s 3rd District. To say Representative Meijer’s first year in office has been tumultuous would be an understatement. Just three days after taking office, insurrectionists stormed the Capitol and plunged the country into a Constitutional crisis. Our conversation is wide ranging, from his seemingly conflicting votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress but not Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, to a discussion about healthcare and the legacy of the 3rd District. Representative Meijer serves on the Committee on Homeland Security as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability. He also serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Representative Meijer is also a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group working to find common ground on many of our country’s key issues. This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://uofmhealthwest.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Michigan Health-West and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> Visit <a href="http://www.fullexposurepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullexposurepodcast.com</a> for video excerpts and other episodes.

Congressman Peter Meijer

Jason Sosa

Jason Sosa - A.I. Strategist &amp; EntrepreneurMuch more at: www.fullexposurepodcast.com/sosa Jason Sosa is one of the top artificial intelligence strategists working today. For a guy who barely graduated from high school with a 0.98 GPA and never went to college, his tremendous success as a high tech generalist and serial entrepreneur would have seemed impossible to predict. More than one of his high school teachers told him he might be better off digging ditches for a living, but Jason followed whatever allured him and gave him the emotional fuel to keep going. Gifted with the ability to effortlessly explain where the most complicated technologies are headed and more importantly how they will impact our lives, this might be one of the most interesting conversations for us to put into a time capsule and open it up in 10 years and see where Jason hit the mark. Full refunds to anyone who doesn’t have their mind blown at least once during this episode. Find Jason on LinkedIn This episode is made possible by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Jason Sosa - A.I. Strategist &amp; Entrepreneur Much more at: <a href="http://www.fullexposurepodcast.com/sosa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullexposurepodcast.com/sosa</a> Jason Sosa is one of the top artificial intelligence strategists working today. For a guy who barely graduated from high school with a 0.98 GPA and never went to college, his tremendous success as a high tech generalist and serial entrepreneur would have seemed impossible to predict. More than one of his high school teachers told him he might be better off digging ditches for a living, but Jason followed whatever allured him and gave him the emotional fuel to keep going. Gifted with the ability to effortlessly explain where the most complicated technologies are headed and more importantly how they will impact our lives, this might be one of the most interesting conversations for us to put into a time capsule and open it up in 10 years and see where Jason hit the mark. Full refunds to anyone who doesn’t have their mind blown at least once during this episode. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsosa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find Jason on LinkedIn</a> This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a>

Jason Sosa - A.I. Strategist & Entrepreneur

Glen Phillips

Glen PhillipsSinger/Songwriter - Toad The Wet Sprocket Glen Phillips is widely regarded as one of best American singer/songwriters of the last couple of decades. He rose to fame in the early 90’s as the lead singer of Toad The Wet Sprocket. They were everywhere on MTV and have sold a gazillion albums. I’ve been an even bigger fan of Glen’s solo career. But this conversation isn’t about music, fame or music influences. Glen and I dive right into raw topics that range from community, grief, healing from divorce and the lessons learned while climbing to the top of 19,341 foot Mt. Kilimanjaro. This is very first episode we’ve released that was recorded via Zoom (Glen was in Santa Barbara, California and me in Grand Rapids). I should have started doing these Zoom interviews much earlier when the pandemic first started. I look forward to releasing more. Much more at www.fullexposurepodcast.com www.glenphillips.com Listen to Glen on Spotify Listen to Toad The Wet Sprocket on Spotify Portrait of Glen Phillips courtesy of Ashtin Paige This episode is made possible by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Glen Phillips Singer/Songwriter - Toad The Wet Sprocket Glen Phillips is widely regarded as one of best American singer/songwriters of the last couple of decades. He rose to fame in the early 90’s as the lead singer of Toad The Wet Sprocket. They were everywhere on MTV and have sold a gazillion albums. I’ve been an even bigger fan of Glen’s solo career. But this conversation isn’t about music, fame or music influences. Glen and I dive right into raw topics that range from community, grief, healing from divorce and the lessons learned while climbing to the top of 19,341 foot Mt. Kilimanjaro. This is very first episode we’ve released that was recorded via Zoom (Glen was in Santa Barbara, California and me in Grand Rapids). I should have started doing these Zoom interviews much earlier when the pandemic first started. I look forward to releasing more. Much more at <a href="http://www.fullexposurepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullexposurepodcast.com</a> <a href="http://www.glenphillips.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.glenphillips.com</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pbZAYKypiqCp97hiE8YmN?si=Ca75qXyKRP-f0wGftmG_Ow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Glen on Spotify</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4j7EVY3kuDwLPfD2jfC7LC?si=cNmx8iSKSi24-CwpD668kg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Toad The Wet Sprocket on Spotify</a> Portrait of Glen Phillips courtesy of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashtinpaige/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashtin Paige</a> This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a>

Glen Phillips - Toad The Wet Sprocket

Ron Grifka

Dr. Ron Grifka - Chief Medical Officer at Metro Health | University of Michigan HealthPediatric Cardiologist If you’re a regular listener to this podcast, you know my family has navigated a medical crises or two with our girls. So I was especially excited to be able to sit down with Dr. Ron Grifka, a man who has as an impressive medical resume as probably any doctor in the country. At his core, Dr. Ron Grifka is a man who has dedicated his entire life to repairing the hearts of children. The children and their families that need his very specialized expertise are facing a lot of uncertainty and no doubt meet Dr. Grifka at a time when some of their very toughest days and weeks are right in front of them. In this episode we talk a lot about his dedication to these families, what carries him through both the good and bad days being a doctor, the unique pressure he feels when intentionally stopping a child’s heart so a delicate procedure can be completed…and then hoping that heart starts up again. We also discuss Texas barbecue and France. It’s a good one! Dr. Grifka now oversees over 500 doctors and 17 different departments in his role as Chief Medical Officer at Metro Health | University of Michigan Health. This episode is made possible by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn Check out all the portraits and video excerpts at: www.fullexposurepodcast.com 

Dr. Ron Grifka - Chief Medical Officer at Metro Health | University of Michigan Health Pediatric Cardiologist If you’re a regular listener to this podcast, you know my family has navigated a medical crises or two with our girls. So I was especially excited to be able to sit down with Dr. Ron Grifka, a man who has as an impressive medical resume as probably any doctor in the country. At his core, Dr. Ron Grifka is a man who has dedicated his entire life to repairing the hearts of children. The children and their families that need his very specialized expertise are facing a lot of uncertainty and no doubt meet Dr. Grifka at a time when some of their very toughest days and weeks are right in front of them. In this episode we talk a lot about his dedication to these families, what carries him through both the good and bad days being a doctor, the unique pressure he feels when intentionally stopping a child’s heart so a delicate procedure can be completed…and then hoping that heart starts up again. We also discuss Texas barbecue and France. It’s a good one! Dr. Grifka now oversees over 500 doctors and 17 different departments in his role as Chief Medical Officer at Metro Health | University of Michigan Health. This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> Check out all the portraits and video excerpts at: <a href="http://www.fullexposurepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullexposurepodcast.com</a>

Dr. Ron Grifka - Pediatric Cardiologist

Governor Slugwell - Part TwoPART TWO - The Godfather of Grand Rapids Hip Hop - Film Producer We’ve never done this before…that is…to split an incredible conversation into two episodes. This is Part TWO. Episode one is located here. In Part TWO, we dig into the Ministers of Authentic Hip Hop, the term “managerial racism” that appears in the book, “A City Within A City: The Black Freedom Struggle in Grand Rapids” by Todd E. Robinson, as well as Governor Slugwell’s plans to adapt this important book into a feature length documentary. Governor Slugwell is a community leader, hip hop evangelist, music industry mentor and film producer. Visit www.fullexposurepodcast.com/gov2 for so much more. This episode is made possible by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Governor Slugwell - Part Two PART TWO - The Godfather of Grand Rapids Hip Hop - Film Producer We’ve never done this before…that is…to split an incredible conversation into two episodes. This is Part TWO. Episode one is located <a href="http://www.fullexposurepodcast.com/gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. In Part TWO, we dig into the Ministers of Authentic Hip Hop, the term “managerial racism” that appears in the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/City-within-Freedom-Struggle-Michigan/dp/1439909229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“A City Within A City: The Black Freedom Struggle in Grand Rapids” by Todd E. Robinson</a>, as well as Governor Slugwell’s plans to adapt this important book into a feature length documentary. Governor Slugwell is a community leader, hip hop evangelist, music industry mentor and film producer. Visit <a href="http://www.fullexposurepodcast.com/gov2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullexposurepodcast.com/gov2 </a>for so much more. This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a>

Governor Slugwell - Part Two

Governor Slugwell - Part OneThe Godfather of Grand Rapids Hip Hop - Film Producer We’ve never done this before…that is…to split an incredible conversation into two episodes. This is Part One. Governor Slugwell is a community leader, hip hop evangelist, music industry mentor that has already moved into the world of documentary film with his adaptation of the book “A City Within A City“ which will chronicle Grand Rapids through the Civil Rights Movements. In Part One, we dig into the origins of Governor Slugwell, his early career in music, how hip hop saved his life and the fascinating story of how a piece of his music history resides in the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. This episode is made possible by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Governor Slugwell - Part One The Godfather of Grand Rapids Hip Hop - Film Producer We’ve never done this before…that is…to split an incredible conversation into two episodes. This is Part One. Governor Slugwell is a community leader, hip hop evangelist, music industry mentor that has already moved into the world of documentary film with his adaptation of the book “A City Within A City“ which will chronicle Grand Rapids through the Civil Rights Movements. In Part One, we dig into the origins of Governor Slugwell, his early career in music, how hip hop saved his life and the fascinating story of how a piece of his music history resides in the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. This episode is made possible by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a>

Governor Slugwell - The Godfather of GR Hip Hop - Film Producer

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Kent Dobson

Kent Dobson was the leader and pastor of one of the best known mega-churches in the country. He had a good salary and the notoriety enjoyed by most pastors that hold that position. But his own hangups with religion and the struggle to find what he truly believed led him to leave Mars Hill in a move that shocked many people. And then just a month after making that monumental decision, his father Ed Dobson, who was a famous pastor, died after a 15 year battle with ALS. This 1-2 gut punch propelled Kent even deeper into the abyss of finding his true self.  Thankfully for us, Kent hasn’t found it yet. And he’s candidly sharing his journey full of frustrations, doubts, truths and personal struggles via his podcast as well as in his latest book, “Bitten by a Camel: Leaving Church, Finding God” In a long and winding conversation, Kent and I discuss the death of his father, how he became a pastor in part to please his dad, certainty and doubt, death of ego and the soul, wishing things were easier to understand, the thirst for ultimate meaning, coin slot Christianity and ultimately how Kent feels grateful for his own hangups with religion. Kent currently leads retreats and wilderness programs designed to cultivate human wholeness and pursue the perennial questions of the soul. He also guides pilgrimage adventures to Israel and speaks and lectures. Kent lives in Ada, Michigan, with his wife and three children.This episode is presented by: Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions

Kent Dobson was the leader and pastor of one of the best known mega-churches in the country. He had a good salary and the notoriety enjoyed by most pastors that hold that position. But his own hangups with religion and the struggle to find what he truly believed led him to leave Mars Hill in a move that shocked many people. And then just a month after making that monumental decision, his father Ed Dobson, who was a famous pastor, died after a 15 year battle with ALS. This 1-2 gut punch propelled Kent even deeper into the abyss of finding his true self.    Thankfully for us, Kent hasn’t found it yet. And he’s candidly sharing his journey full of frustrations, doubts, truths and personal struggles via his podcast as well as in his latest book, “Bitten by a Camel: Leaving Church, Finding God”   In a long and winding conversation, Kent and I discuss the death of his father, how he became a pastor in part to please his dad, certainty and doubt, death of ego and the soul, wishing things were easier to understand, the thirst for ultimate meaning, coin slot Christianity and ultimately how Kent feels grateful for his own hangups with religion.   Kent currently leads retreats and wilderness programs designed to cultivate human wholeness and pursue the perennial questions of the soul. He also guides pilgrimage adventures to Israel and speaks and lectures. Kent lives in Ada, Michigan, with his wife and three children. This episode is presented by: <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>

Kent Dobson - Author & Pastor

Ansley Gulielmi, at the age of 19, is already a supermodel and a Top 50 Fashion Model in the world. And you might ask...ok, Brian...so what does Top 50 even mean? Well, it’s actually a business metric that measures the total number of magazine pages she’s in, plus advertising campaigns and global runway shows. But what it really means is that Ansley has become a really big business since she moved to New York City just 3 years ago at 16. Ansley’s been on the covers of Vogue, Número and also featured in many, many magazine spreads across the globe. More importantly, Ansley has recently been the face of major advertising campaigns by famed fashion houses Jil Sander, Givenchy and Versace, just to name a few. Ansley’s very candid in our interview about the pressures of running a successful business...because her body and face is literally the entire business. She’s set big goals for herself in an industry that is notorious for grinding up young talent and spitting them out. But I guarantee after listening to this conversation you’ll understand why I think the only limitations she’s ever going to face are the ones she puts on herself. She’s smart and she’s surrounded herself with family and good business people so she can achieve her dreams.  You’ll definitely want to check out the portraits I took inside and outside of my studio with Ansley here and also on our Full Exposure With Brian Kelly Facebook page. She's incredible and I think we shot some pretty nice work together if I don’t say so myself. Please follow Ansley on Instagram at @ansleygulielmi and @oliviaguli. This episode of "Full Exposure with Brian Kelly" Podcast is fueled by passion and Brian Kelly Photography and Brian Kelly Productions.

Ansley Gulielmi, at the age of 19, is already a supermodel and a Top 50 Fashion Model in the world. And you might ask...ok, Brian...so what does Top 50 even mean? Well, it’s actually a business metric that measures the total number of magazine pages she’s in, plus advertising campaigns and global runway shows. But what it really means is that Ansley has become a really big business since she moved to New York City just 3 years ago at 16. Ansley’s been on the covers of Vogue, Número and also featured in many, many magazine spreads across the globe. More importantly, Ansley has recently been the face of major advertising campaigns by famed fashion houses Jil Sander, Givenchy and Versace, just to name a few. Ansley’s very candid in our interview about the pressures of running a successful business...because her body and face is literally the entire business. She’s set big goals for herself in an industry that is notorious for grinding up young talent and spitting them out. But I guarantee after listening to this conversation you’ll understand why I think the only limitations she’s ever going to face are the ones she puts on herself. She’s smart and she’s surrounded herself with family and good business people so she can achieve her dreams.  You’ll definitely want to check out the portraits I took inside and outside of my studio with Ansley here and also on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fullexposurepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Exposure With Brian Kelly Facebook page</a>. She's incredible and I think we shot some pretty nice work together if I don’t say so myself. Please follow Ansley on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ansleygulielmi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ansleygulielmi</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oliviaguli/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@oliviaguli</a>. This episode of "Full Exposure with Brian Kelly" Podcast is fueled by passion and <a href="/briankellyphoto/episode/briankellyphoto.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography</a> and <a href="/briankellyphoto/episode/briankellyproductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>.

Ansley Gulielmi - Supermodel

Stacy Haiduk

Stacy Haiduk - *ON LOCATION*Los Angeles, California“Whatever we have is in this moment right now. And I wish I would have appreciated that more looking back.” - Stacy Haiduk Stacy Haiduk is an Emmy Nominated American actress based in Los Angeles. Over the past 30 years, she’s worked with the likes of Steven Spielberg, Aaron Spelling and has voiced characters for the recent video game series, “Star Wars: The Old Republic.” Scanning across Stacy lengthy and impressive IMDb credits, she might be best known for her roles as Patty Williams on “The Young &amp; The Restless,” or Kristen Dimera on “Days Of Our Lives,” Lana Lang on “Superboy,” Jenny on HBO’s “True Blood”, Colleen on “Melrose Place” and Lt. Cmdr. Katherine Hitchcock on “Seaquest 2032”…among dozens of other roles in film and television. Stacy has also been my very good friend since the 7th grade. We graduated from Northview High School together in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She immediately moved to New York City to pursue her acting, dancing and modeling careers. I’ve always admired her tenacity and relentless drive in a difficult business. Talking to her over the years has inspired me to keep pursuing my own lofty goals…because I saw her doing it. For someone so accomplished, Stacy’s career has had plenty of ups and downs. She candidly shares with me some of her biggest disappointments as well as the unique way she’s survived financial stresses when she’s not been able to get consistent acting work. Stacy currently stars in the new feature film “Home Is Where The Killer Is” that was released in October on Netflix. She lives with her husband Bradford and is a dedicated mom to her daughter Sophia who is a rapidly emerging actress and model. Stream this episode in the player above, or watch select video excerpts of our conversation under the portrait gallery below. Stacy Haiduk Website Stacy Haiduk Instagram Stacy Haiduk Facebook Sophia Tatum’s Instagram (Stacy’s daughter) This *ON LOCATION episode is exclusively sponsored by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn Special thanks to my good friend and photographer Hiroshi Watanabe for allowing me to use his home for this special *ON LOCATION episode.

Stacy Haiduk - *ON LOCATION *Los Angeles, California “Whatever we have is in this moment right now. And I wish I would have appreciated that more looking back.” - Stacy Haiduk Stacy Haiduk is an Emmy Nominated American actress based in Los Angeles. Over the past 30 years, she’s worked with the likes of Steven Spielberg, Aaron Spelling and has voiced characters for the recent video game series, “Star Wars: The Old Republic.” Scanning across Stacy lengthy and impressive <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001307/?ref_=nv_sr_1%3Fref_%3Dnv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IMDb credits</a>, she might be best known for her roles as Patty Williams on “The Young &amp; The Restless,” or Kristen Dimera on “Days Of Our Lives,” Lana Lang on “Superboy,” Jenny on HBO’s “True Blood”, Colleen on “Melrose Place” and Lt. Cmdr. Katherine Hitchcock on “Seaquest 2032”…among dozens of other roles in film and television. Stacy has also been my very good friend since the 7th grade. We graduated from Northview High School together in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She immediately moved to New York City to pursue her acting, dancing and modeling careers. I’ve always admired her tenacity and relentless drive in a difficult business. Talking to her over the years has inspired me to keep pursuing my own lofty goals…because I saw her doing it. For someone so accomplished, Stacy’s career has had plenty of ups and downs. She candidly shares with me some of her biggest disappointments as well as the unique way she’s survived financial stresses when she’s not been able to get consistent acting work. Stacy currently stars in the new feature film “<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81183570" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Is Where The Killer Is</a>” that was released in October on Netflix. She lives with her husband Bradford and is a dedicated mom to her daughter Sophia who is a rapidly emerging actress and model. Stream this episode in the player above, or watch select video excerpts of our conversation under the portrait gallery below. <a href="http://stacyhaiduk.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stacy Haiduk Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stacy_haiduk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stacy Haiduk Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stace.haiduk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stacy Haiduk Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophia_tatum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sophia Tatum’s Instagram</a> (Stacy’s daughter) This *ON LOCATION episode is exclusively sponsored by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> Special thanks to my good friend and photographer <a href="http://hiroshiwatanabe.visualserver.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hiroshi Watanabe</a> for allowing me to use his home for this special *ON LOCATION episode.

Stacy Haiduk - Emmy Nominated Actress

Joey Ruiter

If you look at the surreal creations of industrial designer Joey Ruiter, you might think he arrived here from the future. Brian and Joey discuss his career as a designer, his early struggles as an entrepreneur and studio owner. They also discuss how Joey collaborates on projects with photographers and videographers that document his futuristic designs to create crazy exposure of his work in books and magazines around the world. Check out Joey Ruiter at www.jruiter.com This episode is powered by passion, Brian Kelly Photography and Film and Brian Kelly Productions. You can view more of the portraits Brian creates of each guest in his studio just before they sit down to record their conversations here.

If you look at the surreal creations of industrial designer <a href="http://www.jruiter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joey Ruiter</a>, you might think he arrived here from the future. Brian and Joey discuss his career as a designer, his early struggles as an entrepreneur and studio owner. They also discuss how Joey collaborates on projects with photographers and videographers that document his futuristic designs to create crazy exposure of his work in books and magazines around the world. Check out Joey Ruiter at <a href="http://www.jruiter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jruiter.com</a> This episode is powered by passion, <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography and Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>. You can <a href="https://www.briankellyphoto.net/PORTRAITS/Full-Exposure-Podcast/thumbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">view more of the portraits</a> Brian creates of each guest in his studio just before they sit down to record their conversations <a href="https://www.briankellyphoto.net/PORTRAITS/Full-Exposure-Podcast/thumbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>

Joey Ruiter - Globally Acclaimed Designer

Faith Kelly

Faith Kelly has been a bright light in countless people’s lives after launching herself into the world with a splash of drama. She had suffered a brain hemorrhage inside the womb and required emergency surgeries to save her life just a week or so after being born. Very little has kept her spirits down ever since. Faith is constantly working to improve many of the lifelong physical and cerebral ramifications from those touch-and-go first few weeks in the hospital. Faith Kelly is now a fourteen year-old eight grader and also my daughter. She loves “hanging out” with her friends and cousins, cooking, playing UNO and going to the movies. After this podcast started earlier this year, Faith began asking me if she could be a guest. This caught me off guard. I really thought it was just a passing impulse and she would forget about it after a few weeks and then never bring it up again. But month after month Faith would ask, “Dad, when can I come on your podcast?” Well, that time is now. Our only agreement was that she would have to do a portrait session before we sat down for the podcast just like every other guest…I mean, it IS the premise of the entire podcast. I’ve mixed portraits from our podcast shoot but also from a favorite session of mine from about a year ago in the gallery below. Admittedly, this isn’t a typical Full Exposure Podcast episode, but I’m proud of our conversation and am glad Faith and I agreed to put it out into the world and see what happens. This episode is sponsored by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions

Faith Kelly has been a bright light in countless people’s lives after launching herself into the world with a splash of drama. She had suffered a brain hemorrhage inside the womb and required emergency surgeries to save her life just a week or so after being born. Very little has kept her spirits down ever since. Faith is constantly working to improve many of the lifelong physical and cerebral ramifications from those touch-and-go first few weeks in the hospital. Faith Kelly is now a fourteen year-old eight grader and also my daughter. She loves “hanging out” with her friends and cousins, cooking, playing UNO and going to the movies. After this podcast started earlier this year, Faith began asking me if she could be a guest. This caught me off guard. I really thought it was just a passing impulse and she would forget about it after a few weeks and then never bring it up again. But month after month Faith would ask, “Dad, when can I come on your podcast?” Well, that time is now. Our only agreement was that she would have to do a portrait session before we sat down for the podcast just like every other guest…I mean, it IS the premise of the entire podcast. I’ve mixed portraits from our podcast shoot but also from a favorite session of mine from about a year ago in the gallery below. Admittedly, this isn’t a typical Full Exposure Podcast episode, but I’m proud of our conversation and am glad Faith and I agreed to put it out into the world and see what happens. This episode is sponsored by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>

Faith Kelly - 14 Year-Old Survivor

Bridget Clark Whitney is a powerhouse. She's the founding CEO of Kids' Food Basket, a multi-million dollar non-profit organization that addresses childhood hunger in West Michigan. Kids' Food Basket's explosive growth has made Bridget a highly strategic community leader and recognizable public figure. But her intense passion and all-consuming drive over the last 17 years to address hunger came at great cost to her health, and she nearly died from a combination of issues that forced her to look at many things in her life in a new and innovative light. This is a dense, inspiring and energizing episode that I promise will fly by...so let's do this...or as Bridget would say, "LEVEL UP!" This is episode is powered by passion Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions.

Bridget Clark Whitney is a powerhouse. She's the founding CEO of <a href="http://www.kidsfoodbasket.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids' Food Basket</a>, a multi-million dollar non-profit organization that addresses childhood hunger in West Michigan. <a href="http://www.kidsfoodbasket.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids' Food Basket's</a> explosive growth has made Bridget a highly strategic community leader and recognizable public figure. But her intense passion and all-consuming drive over the last 17 years to address hunger came at great cost to her health, and she nearly died from a combination of issues that forced her to look at many things in her life in a new and innovative light. This is a dense, inspiring and energizing episode that I promise will fly by...so let's do this...or as Bridget would say, "LEVEL UP!" This is episode is powered by passion <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>.

Bridget Clark Whitney - Kids Food Basket

David Dyer

David Dyer is a seasoned and successful full-time comedian that travels the country. But Dave and Brian have also been friends since they were 7 years old. Brian starts off the podcast by settling an old beef that stemmed from Brian not inviting Dave to his 8th birthday party. They hash that issue out, reminisce about the joy of huge collisions playing football together and also talk about Dave's very successful career in comedy, growing up with 3 older brothers and why performing stand-up is the hardest form of entertainment. Check out David Dyer at www.daviddyercomedy.com and on IG @dyercomedy. If you want to view the portraits I make of each of my guests just before we sit down for our conversation, you can find them at www.briankellyphoto.net This podcast episode is powered by passion and www.briankellyphoto.net.

David Dyer is a seasoned and successful full-time comedian that travels the country. But Dave and Brian have also been friends since they were 7 years old. Brian starts off the podcast by settling an old beef that stemmed from Brian not inviting Dave to his 8th birthday party. They hash that issue out, reminisce about the joy of huge collisions playing football together and also talk about Dave's very successful career in comedy, growing up with 3 older brothers and why performing stand-up is the hardest form of entertainment. Check out David Dyer at <a href="http://www.daviddyercomedy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.daviddyercomedy.com</a> and on IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/dyercomedy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dyercomedy</a>. If you want to view the portraits I make of each of my guests just before we sit down for our conversation, you can find them at <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.briankellyphoto.net</a> This podcast episode is powered by passion and <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.briankellyphoto.net.</a>

David Dyer - Comedian and Firefighter

David Wenzel has lived with an inoperable, cancerous brain tumor for the last 10 years. After initially being diagnosed, David’s life completely fell apart...and I do mean COMPLETELY fell apart. His first wife divorced him shortly after his diagnosis, the cat they had shared together collapsed mid-stride across the dining room floor…and died. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Imagine dealing with all of the above PLUS the terminal diagnosis that estimated David only had 5 years left to live on this planet…and that’s if he was lucky. And the amazing part of David’s journey is that today he feels extremely lucky, and the happiest he’s ever been in his entire life. David’s incredibly raw, honest and often times hilarious life story is told in his new book, “Thank You, Kung Fu.” I highly recommend it because I believe it will help you or maybe someone you love. It certainly helped me. David and I dig into a ton of real life shit in this conversation. It’s inspiring. It's spiritual. It’s emotional. I actually cried during our conversation…a first for this podcast. David is one of the most fascinating and talented people I’ve ever met. So enjoy this latest episode of “Full Exposure with Brian Kelly” with David Wenzel, writer, author, cancer survivor and founder of Bent Not Broken. David's Social Links: IG: @bentnotbrokengathering IG: @davidvwenzel Bentnotbroken.org

David Wenzel has lived with an inoperable, cancerous brain tumor for the last 10 years. After initially being diagnosed, David’s life completely fell apart...and I do mean COMPLETELY fell apart. His first wife divorced him shortly after his diagnosis, the cat they had shared together collapsed mid-stride across the dining room floor…and died. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Imagine dealing with all of the above PLUS the terminal diagnosis that estimated David only had 5 years left to live on this planet…and that’s if he was lucky. And the amazing part of David’s journey is that today he feels extremely lucky, and the happiest he’s ever been in his entire life. David’s incredibly raw, honest and often times hilarious <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684015049/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_1rh7CbRWP3KN8%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">life story is told in his new book, “Thank You, Kung Fu.”</a> I highly recommend it because I believe it will help you or maybe someone you love. It certainly helped me. David and I dig into a ton of real life shit in this conversation. It’s inspiring. It's spiritual. It’s emotional. I actually cried during our conversation…a first for this podcast. David is one of the most fascinating and talented people I’ve ever met. So enjoy this latest episode of “Full Exposure with Brian Kelly” with David Wenzel, writer, author, cancer survivor and founder of Bent Not Broken. David's Social Links: IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bentnotbrokengathering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bentnotbrokengathering</a> IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/davidvwenzel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@davidvwenzel</a> <a href="http://www.bentnotbroken.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bentnotbroken.org</a>

David Wenzel - Author and Founder of Bent Not Broken

Kathryn Chaplow

Kathryn Chaplow is someone who over the last 14 years has built one of the most unique and successful interior design firms in West Michigan that is working in both residential and commercial design. We discuss why she doesn’t put photos of her pancakes on Instagram, and how she’s built her 5-person firm largely without creating a lifestyle brand around herself on social media. Kathryn is highly focused on creating a positive culture around herself and her clientele and we spend time talking about how she fosters the individual talents of each of her designers on staff. And how the runaway success of programs on HGTV and Marie Kondo on Netflix pose specific challenges for designers. Follow @kathrynchaplowdesign @fullexposurepodcast on Instagram and Full Exposure With Brian Kelly on Facebook. This podcast is fueled by passion, Brian Kelly Photography and Film and Brian Kelly Productions.

<a href="http://www.kathrynchaplow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kathryn Chaplow</a> is someone who over the last 14 years has built one of the most unique and successful interior design firms in West Michigan that is working in both residential and commercial design. We discuss why she doesn’t put photos of her pancakes on Instagram, and how she’s built her 5-person firm largely without creating a lifestyle brand around herself on social media. Kathryn is highly focused on creating a positive culture around herself and her clientele and we spend time talking about how she fosters the individual talents of each of her designers on staff. And how the runaway success of programs on HGTV and Marie Kondo on Netflix pose specific challenges for designers. Follow <a href="https://instagram.com/kathrynchaplowdesign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kathrynchaplowdesign</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/fullexposurepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@fullexposurepodcast</a> on Instagram and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fullexposurepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Exposure With Brian Kelly</a> on Facebook. This podcast is fueled by passion, <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography and Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>.

Kathryn Chaplow - Interior Designer

Michelle McKormick

Without any hint of hyperbole, I can say that Michelle McKormick is a Michigan morning radio legend. She started her career when she was only 19 years old way back in the 80’s. Michelle’s been a trailblazer in an industry that is still often deeply misogynistic and a boys club to say the least.  Michelle admits she’s part “cheeseball” but has always been deadly serious about her career. Over time, she learned to call her own shots and to fight gender pay disparity wherever she can. Her long career has depended on people liking her on air…and the audiences have always embraced her. As a result, she has both thrived and survived in an extremely tough business. Today, Michelle loves to mentor women at any stage in their broadcasting careers and is deeply committed to the West Michigan community. In this episode, we unpack a lot of great celebrity stories about David Lee Roth, Barbara Streisand, and I also share one about Whoopi Goldberg. We also spill some dirt on her current radio partner Tony Gates on 96.9 WLAV. Ultimately, this conversation highlights many of the pillars of her success that we can all learn from. Follow Michelle on Facebook  Check out our amazing new website: www.fullexposurepodcast.com

Without any hint of hyperbole, I can say that Michelle McKormick is a Michigan morning radio legend. She started her career when she was only 19 years old way back in the 80’s. Michelle’s been a trailblazer in an industry that is still often deeply misogynistic and a boys club to say the least.  Michelle admits she’s part “cheeseball” but has always been deadly serious about her career. Over time, she learned to call her own shots and to fight gender pay disparity wherever she can. Her long career has depended on people liking her on air…and the audiences have always embraced her. As a result, she has both thrived and survived in an extremely tough business. Today, Michelle loves to mentor women at any stage in their broadcasting careers and is deeply committed to the West Michigan community. In this episode, we unpack a lot of great celebrity stories about David Lee Roth, Barbara Streisand, and I also share one about Whoopi Goldberg. We also spill some dirt on her current radio partner Tony Gates on <a href="http://www.wlav.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">96.9 WLAV</a>. Ultimately, this conversation highlights many of the pillars of her success that we can all learn from. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michelle.mckormick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Michelle on Facebook</a> Check out our amazing new website: <a href="http://www.fullexposurepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullexposurepodcast.com</a>

Michelle McKormick - Radio Legend

SuperDre, aka Andrea Wallace, might best be known as a musician, extremely popular DJ and producer. But underneath the 1000’s of appearances in clubs and private parties around the world, Dre has quietly spent the majority of her time as a tech savvy entrepreneur in the startup space…with a stable of tech companies under her management. If that’s not enough, Dre most recently launched a sprits company with her partners called “Motu Viget” and they just released a new sparkling wine that’s making waves in bars, restaurants and soon will appear on Meijer shelves and other retailers. Dre doesn’t pull any punches on this episode, especially about what it’s like to be a woman and a minority in the very white, very male world ecosystem of startups and venture capital. If you’re looking for a conversation that inspires you to pursue and develop every part of yourself…even though you might feel like you have no idea what you’re doing, this is your episode. Dre says a lot of the early development and pitches of startup ideas is just guessing and conjecture…so dip a toe in the pool and don’t let anything stop you. Follow SuperDre: Instagram Follow Motu Viget Spirits: Instagram This episode is presented by: Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions.

SuperDre, aka Andrea Wallace, might best be known as a musician, extremely popular DJ and producer. But underneath the 1000’s of appearances in clubs and private parties around the world, Dre has quietly spent the majority of her time as a tech savvy entrepreneur in the startup space…with a stable of tech companies under her management. If that’s not enough, Dre most recently launched a sprits company with her partners called “Motu Viget” and they just released a new sparkling wine that’s making waves in bars, restaurants and soon will appear on Meijer shelves and other retailers. Dre doesn’t pull any punches on this episode, especially about what it’s like to be a woman and a minority in the very white, very male world ecosystem of startups and venture capital. If you’re looking for a conversation that inspires you to pursue and develop every part of yourself…even though you might feel like you have no idea what you’re doing, this is your episode. Dre says a lot of the early development and pitches of startup ideas is just guessing and conjecture…so dip a toe in the pool and don’t let anything stop you. Follow SuperDre: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/superdrizzy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Motu Viget Spirits: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/motu_viget" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> This episode is presented by: <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>.

SuperDre - DJ and Entrepreneur

Joel Potrykus

Since 2012, Joel Potrykus has arguably become one of the most successful and unusual independent film directors to ever emerge out of Michigan and land on the global cinema stage. Despite all of his success, Joel says he “doesn’t enjoy the process of making a movie.” Doesn’t that seem like a weird thing for a film director to say? Maybe…but not after you listen to this episode. Joel and I take a deep dive into his filmmaking and writing process, why he makes films in Grand Rapids when he doesn’t have to, why he thinks of his tight-knit and frequent film collaborators function as more of a band than a production company, as well as the many reasons he loves casting the incredibly talented Joshua Burge as the lead actor in many of his films. Joel’s previous films Ape, Buzzard and The Alchemist Cookbook all established him as a genius writer &amp; director of odd, offbeat and campy films. The tone and style of his films caught the attention of, and quickly forged a business and creative relationship with famed independent film studio, Oscilloscope Laboratories, which was founded by the late Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys fame. But it’s his latest film, Relaxer, that is kicking everything up a few more notches for Joel Potrykus. To see the portraits and video clips of our conversation, visit www.fullexposurepodcast.com VOD-Stream “Relaxer” here: relaxer.pizza Follow Joel: Twitter / Instagram This episode is presented by: Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions.

Since 2012, Joel Potrykus has arguably become one of the most successful and unusual independent film directors to ever emerge out of Michigan and land on the global cinema stage. Despite all of his success, Joel says he “doesn’t enjoy the process of making a movie.” Doesn’t that seem like a weird thing for a film director to say? Maybe…but not after you listen to this episode. Joel and I take a deep dive into his filmmaking and writing process, why he makes films in Grand Rapids when he doesn’t have to, why he thinks of his tight-knit and frequent film collaborators function as more of a band than a production company, as well as the many reasons he loves casting the incredibly talented Joshua Burge as the lead actor in many of his films. Joel’s previous films Ape, Buzzard and The Alchemist Cookbook all established him as a genius writer &amp; director of odd, offbeat and campy films. The tone and style of his films caught the attention of, and quickly forged a business and creative relationship with famed independent film studio, <a href="https://www.oscilloscope.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oscilloscope Laboratories</a>, which was founded by the late Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys fame. But it’s his latest film, <a href="http://www.relaxer.pizza/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relaxer</a>, that is kicking everything up a few more notches for Joel Potrykus. To see the portraits and video clips of our conversation, visit <a href="http://www.fullexposure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullexposurepodcast.com</a> VOD-Stream “Relaxer” here: <a href="http://relaxer.pizza/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">relaxer.pizza</a> Follow Joel: <a href="https://twitter.com/joelpotrykus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buzzardfilm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> This episode is presented by: <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>.

Joel Potrykus - Acclaimed Film Director And Writer

Kevin Buist

Kevin Buist has been the Artistic Director at ArtPrize since its inception over 10 years ago. Over the years, I’ve had a front row seat and watched how Kevin seemingly effortlessly handled some of Artprize’s most passionate and vitriolic critics. These critics could be a noisy bunch over the years, and ArtPrize has successfully weathered a few controversies from time to time. The way in which Kevin was always searching to find ways to improve the organization when the criticism was the strongest was nothing short of admirable. I can definitely say that ArtPrize would not be as successful as it has been without his calm demeanor, constant curiosity and deep knowledge of contemporary art. ArtPrize is now a biennial event, and with every odd numbered year it will morph into something called “Project 1”, which can presently be seen across Grand Rapids from September 7 - October 27, 2019. Kevin has been at the forefront of planning this huge scale event encompassing three locations and curating five very different artists around the city to install ambitious large-scale works. Kevin has curated Project 1 under the theme of “Crossed Lines.”  In this episode we dive deep into Kevin’s evolution at ArtPrize, what he’s learned about West Michigan over 10+ years at ArtPrize, why his favorite curator is also one who had one of the largest failures. We also cover “Crossed Lines” and all the commissioned artists exhibiting during the inaugural Project 1. Visit Project 1 for more information. This episode is sponsored by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions

<a href="https://www.kevinbuist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Buist</a> has been the Artistic Director at ArtPrize since its inception over 10 years ago. Over the years, I’ve had a front row seat and watched how Kevin seemingly effortlessly handled some of <a href="http://www.artprize.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artprize’s </a>most passionate and vitriolic critics. These critics could be a noisy bunch over the years, and ArtPrize has successfully weathered a few controversies from time to time. The way in which Kevin was always searching to find ways to improve the organization when the criticism was the strongest was nothing short of admirable. I can definitely say that ArtPrize would not be as successful as it has been without his calm demeanor, constant curiosity and deep knowledge of contemporary art. ArtPrize is now a biennial event, and with every odd numbered year it will morph into something called “<a href="https://project.artprize.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project 1</a>”, which can presently be seen across Grand Rapids from September 7 - October 27, 2019. Kevin has been at the forefront of planning this huge scale event encompassing three locations and curating five very different artists around the city to install ambitious large-scale works. Kevin has curated <a href="https://project.artprize.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project 1</a> under the theme of “Crossed Lines.”  In this episode we dive deep into Kevin’s evolution at ArtPrize, what he’s learned about West Michigan over 10+ years at ArtPrize, why his favorite curator is also one who had one of the largest failures. We also cover “Crossed Lines” and all the commissioned artists exhibiting during the inaugural <a href="https://project.artprize.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project 1</a>. Visit <a href="https://project.artprize.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project 1</a> for more information. This episode is sponsored by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>

Kevin Buist - ArtPrize Artistic Director & Curator

Adrian “AB” Butler is a DJ, streetwear designer, rapper and music producer based in West Michigan. He’s successfully merged all of these diverse natural talents into a business enterprise that continues to grow and evolve year after year. So what keeps a multi-faceted guy like AB up at night? Turns out I’m really glad I asked him during this episode…because it’s a mix of a lot of different stuff. Sometimes it’s the constant fountain of ideas running through his head, or the pressures of running a business, and at times it’s the adjustment to recently becoming a “sit-com dad” with three children of very diverse ages. AB’s legendary DJ sets are a cool mix of timeless classics, underground bangers, and everyone’s favorite songs that can often turn the stiffest corporate parties into a late night rager. He seamlessly blends the new and the old, criss-crossing genres and tapping into a deep understanding of what gets people up out of their seats and onto the dance floor. But the heart of this episode is his love of Grand Rapids and his desire to continue to grow outside of the region…something that is both a huge challenge and frustrating at times. Every entrepreneur can relate to different facets of AB’s journey, and I know you’ll find new ways to relate to this conversation. Follow AB: Instagram / Website This episode is presented by: Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions.

<a href="http://www.everythingab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adrian “AB” Butler</a> is a DJ, streetwear designer, rapper and music producer based in West Michigan. He’s successfully merged all of these diverse natural talents into a business enterprise that continues to grow and evolve year after year. So what keeps a multi-faceted guy like AB up at night? Turns out I’m really glad I asked him during this episode…because it’s a mix of a lot of different stuff. Sometimes it’s the constant fountain of ideas running through his head, or the pressures of running a business, and at times it’s the adjustment to recently becoming a “sit-com dad” with three children of very diverse ages. AB’s legendary DJ sets are a cool mix of timeless classics, underground bangers, and everyone’s favorite songs that can often turn the stiffest corporate parties into a late night rager. He seamlessly blends the new and the old, criss-crossing genres and tapping into a deep understanding of what gets people up out of their seats and onto the dance floor. But the heart of this episode is his love of Grand Rapids and his desire to continue to grow outside of the region…something that is both a huge challenge and frustrating at times. Every entrepreneur can relate to different facets of AB’s journey, and I know you’ll find new ways to relate to this conversation. Follow AB: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abisadrianbutler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> / <a href="http://www.everythingab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> This episode is presented by: <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>.

Adrian "AB" Butler - DJ and Clothing Designer

Will Jackson is known professionally as “Willie The Kid,” he’s an American rapper, songwriter, film producer, serial entrepreneur and tech investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Will represents Grand Rapids harder than most artists that find success in their hometowns and then go on to achieve even more success nationally and internationally. Willie The Kid is an even busier entrepreneur with recently launched spirits company Motu Viget, GRUSA apparel and outerwear, plus a restaurant and cocktail lounge in downtown Grand Rapids called Ambiance GR that will open later in 2019. All of these business efforts are inspired by his hometown and his desire for all races, nationalities, cultural and idealogical backgrounds to lift each other up and support one another. Motu Viget means “Strength in movement.” If that’s not enough, Will also keeps a base of operations in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended Clark Atlanta University; a historically black college that helped to sharpen his internal compass and vision. This conversation will get you inspired…Will is someone I truly admire and am very grateful to have him in my orbit. Follow Willie The Kid Follow Motu Viget Spirits Follow GR USA Apparel This episode is sponsored by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions

Will Jackson is known professionally as “Willie The Kid,” he’s an American rapper, songwriter, film producer, serial entrepreneur and tech investor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Will represents Grand Rapids harder than most artists that find success in their hometowns and then go on to achieve even more success nationally and internationally. Willie The Kid is an even busier entrepreneur with recently launched spirits company Motu Viget, GRUSA apparel and outerwear, plus a restaurant and cocktail lounge in downtown Grand Rapids called Ambiance GR that will open later in 2019. All of these business efforts are inspired by his hometown and his desire for all races, nationalities, cultural and idealogical backgrounds to lift each other up and support one another. Motu Viget means “Strength in movement.” If that’s not enough, Will also keeps a base of operations in Atlanta, Georgia where he attended Clark Atlanta University; a historically black college that helped to sharpen his internal compass and vision. This conversation will get you inspired…Will is someone I truly admire and am very grateful to have him in my orbit. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewilliethekid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Willie The Kid</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/motu_viget/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Motu Viget Spirits</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gr_usa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow GR USA Apparel</a> This episode is sponsored by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>

Willie The Kid - Artist & Entrepreneur

Eric Hultgren

“If I had a super power, it would be curiosity.” Eric Hultgren is a social media content and marketing expert. And he’s also a videographer, photographer, podcaster, keynote speaker and all around great guy…not to mention a husband and father. Eric always seems to be “in the know” about how all the latest tweaks and changes to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn are going to affect your business and those changes might make it harder (or easier) for your audience to find your content. Eric’s also one of the reasons I started this podcast. Eric invited me to be a guest on The Incredible HULT, and that experience got me thinking more seriously about making up my mind to launch my own. So, basically…this is all Eric’s fault. And I can’t thank him enough. Follow Eric on Facebook Follow Eric on Instagram Follow Eric’s awesome podcast This episode is sponsored by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions

“If I had a super power, it would be curiosity.” Eric Hultgren is a social media content and marketing expert. And he’s also a videographer, photographer, podcaster, keynote speaker and all around great guy…not to mention a husband and father. Eric always seems to be “in the know” about how all the latest tweaks and changes to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn are going to affect your business and those changes might make it harder (or easier) for your audience to find your content. Eric’s also one of the reasons I started this podcast. Eric invited me to be a guest on <a href="https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-v6yms-a232ba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Incredible HULT</a>, and that experience got me thinking more seriously about making up my mind to launch my own. So, basically…this is all Eric’s fault. And I can’t thank him enough. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheIncredibleHult/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Eric on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theincrediblehult/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Eric on Instagram</a> <a href="https://theincrediblehult.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Eric’s awesome podcast</a> This episode is sponsored by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a> <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>

Eric Hultgren - Social Media Content Expert

Adeshola Makinde

Adeshola Makinde is a multi-media artist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is constantly evolving at the age of 28. He was raised in the Chicagoland suburbs. He got his start in photography taking photos at parties, concerts, fashion shows and other cultural events. He eventually found himself hustling to concerts around the country to photograph some of the most famous performers in music, both onstage and off. We’re talking about artists like D’Angelo, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Common to name a few. Some young photographers would call that a major success, and just keep doing that. But eventually Adeshola found himself longing to say much more with his work than just documenting live events…so, he started a small street wear label that began to experiment with social justice messages. And now today, he finds himself working in collage…sourcing and cutting out images and words from vintage magazines like Jet, Ebony Magazine and The Black Panther Party Newsletter. He then creates new collages and commentaries that tackle social issues that affect marginalized people. Follow Adeshola at www.adesholamakinde.com and @adesholamakinde on IG and Twitter. This podcast is fueled by passion, Brian Kelly Photography and Film and Brian Kelly Productions. 

<a href="http://www.adesholamakinde.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adeshola Makinde</a> is a multi-media artist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is constantly evolving at the age of 28. He was raised in the Chicagoland suburbs. He got his start in photography taking photos at parties, concerts, fashion shows and other cultural events. He eventually found himself hustling to concerts around the country to photograph some of the most famous performers in music, both onstage and off. We’re talking about artists like D’Angelo, Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Common to name a few. Some young photographers would call that a major success, and just keep doing that. But eventually Adeshola found himself longing to say much more with his work than just documenting live events…so, he started a small street wear label that began to experiment with social justice messages. And now today, he finds himself working in collage…sourcing and cutting out images and words from vintage magazines like Jet, Ebony Magazine and The Black Panther Party Newsletter. He then creates new collages and commentaries that tackle social issues that affect marginalized people. Follow Adeshola at <a href="http://www.adesholamakinde.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.adesholamakinde.com</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/adesholamakinde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@adesholamakinde</a> on IG and Twitter. This podcast is fueled by passion, <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography and Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>.

Adeshola Makinde - Photographer and Collage Artist

Bill Schwab

I’m so stoked, you guys. This the premiere episode of “Full Exposure: ON LOCATION.” This is where we take the podcast on the road, travel to our guest, create the portraits and record the podcast in a location that is significant to them. In Bill Schwab’s case, I traveled deep into the woods to his home and the epicenter of his photography workshops in one of the most beautiful places in the world; Harbor Springs, Michigan. I hope to do many more episodes like this where we escape the walls of my studio from time to time. Bill Schwab’s poetic photographs will likely be forever associated with Detroit, his hometown of Dearborn…and Iceland. Check out a cross-section of his amazing work in the photo gallery below. In my opinion, he’s one of the finest living photographers working today. Bill and I have enjoyed a long and rich history. For nearly 20 years, Bill’s been a very influential friend that was instrumental in encouraging me in the earliest years of my shaky, naive, professional start as a photographer. In this conversation, Bill and I talk at length about the current state of affairs in Detroit, the dangers of the fine art art world, how Bill has pivoted with technology over the years, and his deep love of Iceland that spurred him to regularly lead spectacular photography tours on the island. Follow Bill here on Instagram / Website Explore Iceland with Bill on a tour of a lifetime. This episode is presented by: Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film and Brian Kelly Productions.

I’m so stoked, you guys. This the premiere episode of “Full Exposure: ON LOCATION.” This is where we take the podcast on the road, travel to our guest, create the portraits and record the podcast in a location that is significant to them. In Bill Schwab’s case, I traveled deep into the woods to his home and the epicenter of his photography workshops in one of the most beautiful places in the world; Harbor Springs, Michigan. I hope to do many more episodes like this where we escape the walls of my studio from time to time. Bill Schwab’s poetic photographs will likely be forever associated with Detroit, his hometown of Dearborn…and Iceland. Check out a cross-section of his amazing work in the photo gallery below. In my opinion, he’s one of the finest living photographers working today. Bill and I have enjoyed a long and rich history. For nearly 20 years, Bill’s been a very influential friend that was instrumental in encouraging me in the earliest years of my shaky, naive, professional start as a photographer. In this conversation, Bill and I talk at length about the current state of affairs in Detroit, the dangers of the fine art art world, how Bill has pivoted with technology over the years, and his deep love of Iceland that spurred him to regularly lead spectacular photography tours on the island. Follow Bill here on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bill_schwab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.billschwab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Explore <a href="http://www.billschwab.com/iceland-summit-2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iceland with Bill</a> on a tour of a lifetime. This episode is presented by: <a href="http://www.briankellyphoto.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Photography &amp; Film</a> and <a href="http://www.briankellyproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Kelly Productions</a>.

Bill Schwab - *ON LOCATION

Rob Bell

Rob Bell - *ON LOCATION*Los Angeles, California Rob Bell was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential people in the WORLD in 2011; a global list that included the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Beyoncé, The Koch Brothers, Oprah, Ai Wei Wei, Michelle Obama, Larry Page from Google, and Julian Assange of Wikileaks among others. If that’s not enough, Rob’s also toured with Oprah and has been profiled in the New Yorker. And to really set the stage for this episode I have to take you back to before this podcast started earlier this year. I had begun to imagine a wish-list of people I wanted to talk to as potential guests. A crazy variety of names would flash across my mind. Most of the early names that I came up with seemed entirely plausible; mostly people local to Grand Rapids like my artist friends or a whole host of interesting people that I’ve crossed paths with as a photographer over the last 20+ years. Eventually, right next to the “plausible” list, I started another column of names that seemed like a complete stretch…or at least really IM-plausible people to have on as guests. As both of these lists grew, this exercise of filling the “implausible” list seemed more and more silly to me. I mean, I didn’t even technically HAVE a podcast yet. And at that point I could have written ANYBODY’s name down because absolutely NOTHING was at stake. And I remember saying to myself, “yeah, right” immediately after I wrote the name “Rob Bell” down on the page. Rob founded one of the largest mega-churches in Michigan in Mars Hill. He had written internationally best selling books while a pastor there. But eventually Rob left the church he started and moved to Los Angeles to pursue “other opportunities” after elders began challenging that his teachings were no longer “biblical” enough for traditional evangelicals to stomach. He was labeled a “heretic” when his book “Love Wins” came out and was more or less unanimously ostracized by Christian leadership across the country. Rob is a complicated figure where I come from. For some people he’d become an iconic spiritual hero or renegade. And for others he was a cautionary tale of someone who had lost their way in Christianity. And despite the fact that I often have to photograph people making an impact around our community, Rob and I had never crossed paths despite having many mutual acquaintances for years. Roughly eight months after writing Rob’s name down, I found myself in Los Angeles shaking hands with him on the sidewalk in front of his home. And it felt a bit surreal. We talked for just over an hour and then we made some portraits together in his backyard. Have a listen. Rob Bell Website The Robcast on Apple Podcasts NOOMA Film - “FLAME” “THE HERETIC” Official Trailer - Documentary by Andrew Morgan This *ON LOCATION episode is exclusively sponsored by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Rob Bell - *ON LOCATION *Los Angeles, California Rob Bell was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential people in the WORLD in 2011; a global list that included the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Beyoncé, The Koch Brothers, Oprah, Ai Wei Wei, Michelle Obama, Larry Page from Google, and Julian Assange of Wikileaks among others. If that’s not enough, Rob’s also toured with Oprah and has been profiled in the New Yorker. And to really set the stage for this episode I have to take you back to before this podcast started earlier this year. I had begun to imagine a wish-list of people I wanted to talk to as potential guests. A crazy variety of names would flash across my mind. Most of the early names that I came up with seemed entirely plausible; mostly people local to Grand Rapids like my artist friends or a whole host of interesting people that I’ve crossed paths with as a photographer over the last 20+ years. Eventually, right next to the “plausible” list, I started another column of names that seemed like a complete stretch…or at least really IM-plausible people to have on as guests. As both of these lists grew, this exercise of filling the “implausible” list seemed more and more silly to me. I mean, I didn’t even technically HAVE a podcast yet. And at that point I could have written ANYBODY’s name down because absolutely NOTHING was at stake. And I remember saying to myself, “yeah, right” immediately after I wrote the name “Rob Bell” down on the page. Rob founded one of the largest mega-churches in Michigan in Mars Hill. He had written internationally best selling books while a pastor there. But eventually Rob left the church he started and moved to Los Angeles to pursue “other opportunities” after elders began challenging that his teachings were no longer “biblical” enough for traditional evangelicals to stomach. He was labeled a “heretic” when his book “Love Wins” came out and was more or less unanimously ostracized by Christian leadership across the country. Rob is a complicated figure where I come from. For some people he’d become an iconic spiritual hero or renegade. And for others he was a cautionary tale of someone who had lost their way in Christianity. And despite the fact that I often have to photograph people making an impact around our community, Rob and I had never crossed paths despite having many mutual acquaintances for years. Roughly eight months after writing Rob’s name down, I found myself in Los Angeles shaking hands with him on the sidewalk in front of his home. And it felt a bit surreal. We talked for just over an hour and then we made some portraits together in his backyard. Have a listen. <a href="https://www.robbell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Bell Website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-robcast/id956742638" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Robcast on Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/KYfCXsSmZ7s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NOOMA Film - “FLAME”</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/fQ3HYWFhoKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“THE HERETIC” Official Trailer - Documentary by Andrew Morgan</a> This *ON LOCATION episode is exclusively sponsored by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a>

Rob Bell - Author

Dwele - *ON LOCATION*Detroit, Michigan With one Grammy Award in his pocket and multiple Grammy nominations in his acclaimed career, Dwele has been a Detroit legend and R&amp;B artist for nearly two decades. He started making waves in the Detroit music scene in the late 90’s while hustling his own cassette tapes. He quickly found himself tapped to sing some hooks on “Tainted” for Slum Village in 2002. The timing was perfect and the attention he received pushed his record label to get behind his first major label album. In 2007, Kanye West called on Dwele to contribute to the song “Flashing Lights” from his epic album “Graduation.” It became a global smash hit and a Grammy Winner. In subsequent years, high profile collaborations with Drake, Common and Big Sean catapulted Dwele to an even higher orbit. After five successful solo albums of his own, Dwele consistently tours around the globe with sell-out crowds in his wake. His fans are eagerly anticipating what his next move will be…but just don’t comment on his Instagram feed and ask when the new album is coming out. Dwele’s not saying. I first got to know Dwele in 2013 when I photographed him for my “Detroit Portraits” project. This portrait project was probably the most influential series of images I’ve ever made. I say that because nearly all of the people I photographed in Detroit for that project are still very much in my life today in one way or another. I think you’ll enjoy this conversation about Dwele’s music, bonsai trees, golf and the impact the death of his father at the age of ten had on his music. Dig in! Follow Dwele on Facebook Follow Dwele on Instagram Dwele.com This *ON LOCATION episode is exclusively sponsored by: Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Dwele - *ON LOCATION *Detroit, Michigan With one Grammy Award in his pocket and multiple Grammy nominations in his acclaimed career, <a href="https://dwele.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dwele</a> has been a Detroit legend and R&amp;B artist for nearly two decades. He started making waves in the Detroit music scene in the late 90’s while hustling his own cassette tapes. He quickly found himself tapped to sing some hooks on “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6tc2nHTmQjXQXo2ybeVZB7?si=YACu7n4bRku8wi3r6e10Sg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tainted” for Slum Village</a> in 2002. The timing was perfect and the attention he received pushed his record label to get behind his first major label album. In 2007, Kanye West called on Dwele to contribute to the song <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/31I3Rt1bPa2LrE74DdNizO?si=H7XaNdAnQVeEfJlBiNnCpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Flashing Lights”</a> from his epic album “Graduation.” It became a global smash hit and a Grammy Winner. In subsequent years, high profile collaborations with Drake, Common and Big Sean catapulted Dwele to an even higher orbit. After five successful solo albums of his own, Dwele consistently tours around the globe with sell-out crowds in his wake. His fans are eagerly anticipating what his next move will be…but just don’t comment on his Instagram feed and ask when the new album is coming out. Dwele’s not saying. I first got to know Dwele in 2013 when I photographed him for my <a href="https://www.briankellyphoto.net/Personal-Work/Detroit-Portraits/thumbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Detroit Portraits” project</a>. This portrait project was probably the most influential series of images I’ve ever made. I say that because nearly all of the people I photographed in Detroit for that project are still very much in my life today in one way or another. I think you’ll enjoy this conversation about Dwele’s music, bonsai trees, golf and the impact the death of his father at the age of ten had on his music. Dig in! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therealdwele/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Dwele on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealdwele/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Dwele on Instagram</a> <a href="http://www.dwele.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dwele.com</a> This *ON LOCATION episode is exclusively sponsored by: <a href="https://metrohealth.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn</a>

Dwele - Grammy Award Winning Artist

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