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“A Drink With” traveled to Miami for the first time and sat down with the inimitable Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Julia Michaels. Together with Mark Levinson, we went to Art Basel to celebrate music, sound and art... and Michaels left us all inspired to create from a place of unapologetic truth. Michaels is the gutsy writer behind chart-topping hits like Justin Bieber's "Sorry," Selena Gomez's "Lose You to Love Me," Dua Lipa’s “Fever” and so much more, including her debut single "Issues." This special episode was filmed with a live audience at the Mark Levinson Vinyl Lounge and Michaels shared it all, from the creative process behind her debut album, “Not in Chronological Order,” to writing with Hollywood’s A-list to her thoughts on being less about the filter and more about the truth.
Full interview + exclusive photos: https://adrinkwith.com/series_event/julia-michaels/
NEW INTERVIEW! We had our first virtual drink with "Top Chef" star Gregory Gourdet. Gregory revealed what it was really like opening his new Haitian pop-up Kann Winter Village in 2020, the importance of inclusivity in restaurant culture, how music plays a role in his career, his journey to recovery and his go-to "meal" when he cooks at home. To watch the video and listen to Gregory's playlist visit https://bit.ly/3oUpEpz // Presented by Mark Levinson Luxury Audio.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
Click here to watch the video of this interview. We'd like to give a special thanks to NBS Commercial Interiors who designed our custom set for this conversation. NBS is at the leading edge of workplace design. NBS along with Steelcase believe spaces can inspire new ways of thinking and fuel creativity.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
Click here to watch the special video of this conversation.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
In the eighth episode of “A Drink With – Detroit” we catch up with television journalist and WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian before he heads to the newsroom. We talk about the headline he'd like to report on, the monumental moments for Detroit over the last 20 years of his career, the future of mobility in Detroit and how he's not in the opinion business. He too asks the question... "How many cities get a chance to completely remake themselves?"
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
In the seventh episode of “A Drink With – Detroit” we have tea with entrepreneur and founder of Detroit is the New Black Rosyln Karamoko. Roslyn opened her apparel company as a pop-up and today operates as a storefront on Woodward Avenue in the heart of the downtown revival. We talk about the sacrifices that come with entrepreneurship, how she came to Detroit for love and ended up falling in love with the city and why Detroit is an exciting place for new, fresh ideas.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
In the sixth episode of “A Drink With - Detroit” you’ll meet one of the most legendary and influential songwriters of the 70s, 80s and 90s, Allee Willis, who was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Her work includes Earth Wind & Fire’s “September” and “Boogie Wonderland” and “Neutron Dance” by Pointer Sisters in addition to one of the most recognized TV theme songs to date, “I’ll Be There For You” from NBC’s “Friends.” In this episode Willis takes us on a roller coaster ride of career ups and downs which all led her to discover each passion of hers. Along with having a successful music career, Willis tells Hillary Sawchuk and Jessica McCall about how the opportunities in life come when you’re down, how Detroit is in another golden age of music and why Detroit is the most soulful city in the world. Willis also wrote and produced "The D," a love song to the city of Detroit featuring 5,000 vocalists and musicians, more people in history that have ever been on a record before. Pour yourself a coffee and listen to Willis share her words of wisdom, incredible stories and witty jokes. Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
In the fifth episode you'll meet Nia Batts and Katy Cockrel the co-founders of Detroit Blows. Detroit Blows is the city's first ever non-toxic blow dry bar and beauty salon. One dollar of every blowout service and a percentage of the retail footprint supports Detroit-based female entrepreneurs and women entering and re-entering the work force. If you want advice for starting your own business you're in the right place. Batts says, "Detroit is a city where we make things and a city where we make things happen," and we couldn't agree more. Listen in on these childhood friends open up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
In the fourth episode you'll meet Veronika Scott the social entrepreneur and CEO of The Empowerment Plan. This Detroit-based nonprofit focuses on hiring single parents from local shelters and providing them with training and full-time employment as seamstresses so they can earn a stable income, find secure housing and regain their independence. The Empowerment Plan manufactures coats that meet the needs of those in the homeless community. The durable coat transforms into a sleeping bag at night or an over-the-shoulder-bag when not in use. Scott talks about the light bulb moment for her idea that occurred at just 22 years old, how homelessness isn't what you think it is and how people can come into your life at just the right time.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
In the third episode we feature StockX co-founder Josh Luber. We hear all about his one-in-a-million idea, how he connected with Dan Gilbert and Eminem, what StockX is doing to attract talent to Detroit and why the path to success is never a straight line. Luber's honest will make you look at entrepreneurship in a whole new way. Prior to StockX, he had a several startups and for one he had to call his list of investors — including friends and family — and explain that the money was gone. Listen in on why Mark Wahlberg, Eminem and Scooter Braun are just some of the lucky few invested in the startup that is making $2 million a day in sales and is on track to being the fastest growing company in the world.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
In the second episode you'll meet social entrepreneur and Detroit activist Jason Hall, the co-creator of Slow Roll Detroit. Slow Roll is a community bike ride that started out as getting together with friends but quickly grew to thousands of riders gathering for a greater purpose. The ride has put more than $5 million back into the city and caught Apple's eye leading to an Apple commercial and feature on Slow Roll shot in Detroit. Hall talks about his departure from Slow Roll and what he has planned next. Slow Roll isn't just a bike ride, it's a means to bring people of all races and all ages together in Detroit which is what Detroit is about. Hall reminds us that if something doesn't feel good, get out of it and how sometimes it's nice to just let life take you where it takes you.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
In the season premiere of Season 2 of “A Drink With – Detroit” we’re getting a drink with Shannon Washburn, the president of Shinola. In 2011 Shinola decided to make Detroit home and has been a job-creation vehicle ever since. Shinola is known for their watches, bicycles, leather goods and will be opening its first hotel in Detroit this fall. Shannon joined the team in 2012 as the vice president of watch development and in February of 2018 was named president. What’s so great about Detroit is that while it’s a big city, it very quickly can feel like small town, which is why we were able to grab a drink with Shannon. Listen in as we do happy hour and get the scoop on how she worked her way to president and what it’s really like running the Detroit-based company that champions American-made goods.
Whether you’re a native Detroiter, a transplant or a boomerang, you can’t deny that what’s happening in the city is history in the (re)making. From the work ethic to the entrepreneurial spirit, Detroiters are rolling up their sleeves and rebuilding the city with the same determination as Henry Ford and Berry Gordy before them. And in the end, those visionaries, similar to the ones you’ll meet this season, not only shaped Detroit, they shaped the world. Once the fastest growing city in the world; the place that created America’s middle class. Detroit is still a city that breeds innovation.
Just like the city of Detroit, our guests have stories of perseverance and creativity. Why should you care? You’ll find motivation and inspiration to apply to your own life from listening to the dreamers, future leaders and risk-takers who are making a direct impact on the community. We talk about lessons learned the hard way, what it took to reach success, business advice and what makes Detroit special.
This season we’re partnering with Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit whose mission is co-creating independence and dignity through the power of personal and workforce development. Goodwill Detroit works to ensure that every neighborhood of Detroit experiences the kind of renaissance that we’re seeing in downtown and Midtown. We welcome Jessica McCall, the vice president of marketing and external affairs at Goodwill Detroit, as our special co-host. We’re asking listeners to use “#WhatsGoodDetroit“ when you come across something inspiring, notable or just plain good in the city.
We’re recording in the Foundation Studio at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Our official podcast studio is located within the beautiful boutique hotel which is the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and Pontchartrain Wine Cellars.
Visit "A Drink With" for photos and all features. Follow us on social and let us know who you think we should have a drink with next. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @adrinkwith.
Boxing legend Thomas "Hitman" Hearns also known as "Motor City Cobra" started his career by knocking out his first 17 opponents and then continued to make it to 32-0. At 10 years old he wanted to be like his idol Muhammad Ali. We talk about keeping a positive mind, being focused on what you need to do and how nobody could stop him from what he wanted to get to. The Detroit Foundation Hotel is located in the old Detroit Fire Department Headquarters and the former Pontchartrain Wine Cellars and Hearns shares memories from being in this very building. Listen in on why he loves Detroit "with everything I have in my body." Visit adrinkwith.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @adrinkwith for BTS photos and more.
One of America's best bakeries is women-run and located in Detroit's West Village. Over a bloody Mary at the Detroit Foundation Hotel, head baker and Sister Pie owner Lisa Ludwinski shares how some soul searching led to her lightbulb moment, what the hardest part of being a business owner is and how the people of Detroit watch out for each other. And of course we had to ask what exactly makes a good pie. Visit adrinkwith.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @adrinkwith for BTS photos and more.
Hip-hop artist Trick Trick joins us for a drink in the Foundation Studio at the Detroit Foundation Hotel. Listen in as the legendary Detroiter shares stories about his big break with Eminem, Detroit pride, his vegan lifestyle and how everything in life starts with your mind. Visit adrinkwith.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @adrinkwith for BTS photos and more.
Musical artist and son of the late Detroit Pistons and Guardian Industries owner Bill Davidson, Ethan Davidson, opens up about music not working out the way he wanted it to, what he thinks his father would say about the Pistons' move downtown and all of the things his father and their foundation, William Davidson Foundation, quietly did (and do) for the city of Detroit. Davidson also tells us about his very unique first date with his wife, Gretchen, Tom Gores (the current Pistons owner)inviting himself to his recording session before he took over the Pistons, how he was once a naysayer about Detroit and the best business and life lessons from his father.
Detroit's Flint Eastwood (singer-songwriter Jax Anderson)opens up over an old fashioned at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Listen in on why the Detroit creative community has survived so long and how the more you peel back the layers in this city the more that you find. We chat about how music is what she wants to do and she isn't going to stop at nothing to make it happen.
Ed Welburn of Detroit is one of the most influential designers of our time. He was the VP of Global Design at General Motors for 13 years of his 44 years at GM. It's only fitting to have this chat in the Motor City at Detroit Foundation Hotel. Pour yourself a martini and listen in as we talk about his conversation with Barack Obama, how to manage creatives, what makes a good design, how a clear vision is needed to be successful and what the the bankruptcy was really like at GM.
Entrepreneur Kelli Coleman of The TEN Nail Bar, located in the heart of downtown Detroit, gets real about the ups and downs of starting your own business. She talks about why Detroit is an entrepreneurial wonderland and drops so much insight and words of wisdom that will keep you going on your journey. She reminds us to banish self-doubt, lean into conflict and how if you have a problem sometimes you just have to get in there and figure out how to fix it your damn self.
TV host Kelly Rizzo of Eat Travel Rock visits Detroit for the first time. We talk first impressions of the city and what she is going to report back to her Chicago and L.A. friends. We'll also dig into what it's like to turn your passions into a brand, monetizing your Instagram account, how to handle rejection and what advice her boyfriend (Bob Saget) has given her about the entertainment industry.
Dan Varner, the CEO of Goodwill Detroit, has a mission to make Detroit a great place to be a kid and raise a family. We talked with Dan to hear how Goodwill — the original social enterprise — can be the bridge between the revitalization downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods and communities. Also, we hear one of the best answers to date on what makes a great leader. Dan admits Detroit has broken some hearts but shares how the people of the city pick themselves up again and keep moving forward. In the Foundation Studio at the Detroit Foundation Hotel we’ll be drinking with Detroiters and those visiting the Motor City. We guarantee you’ll hear stories you haven’t heard before and feel the spirit of the city. Cheers to Detroit! Visit adrinkwith.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @adrinkwith for more.
In the second episode of "A Drink With - Detroit" we chatted with actor Algee Smith and producer Matthew Budman while they were in town for the world premiere of "Detroit." Listen in on what it's like to work with Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow, what they think of Detroit today and advice for being in the entertainment industry. In the Foundation Studio at the Detroit Foundation Hotel we’ll be drinking with Detroiters and those visiting the Motor City. We guarantee you’ll hear stories you haven’t heard before and feel the spirit of the city. Cheers to Detroit! Visit adrinkwith.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @adrinkwith for more.
In the debut episode of "A Drink With - Detroit," Hillary Sawchuk, the creator of "A Drink With," has coffee with Emily T. Gail. Emily is the original Detroit ambassador and creator of the "Say Nice Things About Detroit" movement. Very quickly you'll realize why she has a Shinola watch named after her. Listen in on her stories about Detroit from the 70s, 80s and today. In the Foundation Studio at the Detroit Foundation Hotel we'll be drinking with Detroiters and those visiting the Motor City. We guarantee you'll hear stories you haven't heard before. Cheers to Detroit. Visit adrinkwith.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @adrinkwith for more.
Accents, dialects, drinks and films― the last day of Cannes was approaching. So far we've had drinks with filmmakers from around the world. After meeting storytellers from India, Poland and Italy, the last drink took place with someone from Erin's hometown. Grab a drink and listen to a drink with a filmmaker from Detroit, Michigan. ---- A Drink With is at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival introducing our first festival podcast series, “A Drink With - Cannes Film Festival.” The series includes a select group of storytellers discussing their journey to the festival and the magic that happens onsite in France that audiences don’t usually get to hear. We are so thrilled for our first international festival. Grab a drink and listen in as associate editor Erin Ben-Moche hits the ground drinking in France. If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be? A Drink With is a one-of-a-kind web series that sits down with celebrities, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs over a drink and shares their inspiring success stories. We capture true personalities. Whether it's a coffee or beer, our relaxed atmosphere allows our interview subjects to get comfortable and open up in thoughtful and unexpected ways. See all features on adrinkwith.com
One interview down and three to go! In Episode 2, we talked to director Sergio Castellitto and an unexpected guest who joined. The best part of Cannes is the spontaneous atmosphere. You never know who you will run into and when a drink turns into a business relationship. While walking down the street two new friendships were made: a female director and a Bollywood singer and actor. --- A Drink With is at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival introducing our first festival podcast series, “A Drink With - Cannes Film Festival.” The series includes a select group of storytellers discussing their journey to the festival and the magic that happens onsite in France that audiences don’t usually get to hear. We are so thrilled for our first international festival. Grab a drink and listen in as associate editor Erin Ben-Moche hits the ground drinking in France. If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be? A Drink With is a one-of-a-kind web series that sits down with celebrities, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs over a drink and shares their inspiring success stories. We capture true personalities. Whether it's a coffee or beer, our relaxed atmosphere allows our interview subjects to get comfortable and open up in thoughtful and unexpected ways. See all features on adrinkwith.com
Associate editor Erin Ben-Moche jumped on a plane and took A Drink With to Cannes, France. In the land of wine (+ vodka sodas) and cinema, follow Erin’s journey weaving through the world’s most prestigious film festival. Will she find a noteworthy director, actor or screenwriter to interview over a drink or get stuck in press lines? Find out in ADW’s first podcast series. --- A Drink With is at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival introducing our first festival podcast series, “A Drink With - Cannes Film Festival.” The series includes a select group of storytellers discussing their journey to the festival and the magic that happens onsite in France that audiences don’t usually get to hear. We are so thrilled for our first international festival. Grab a drink and listen in as associate editor Erin Ben-Moche hits the ground drinking in France. If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be? A Drink With is a one-of-a-kind web series that sits down with celebrities, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs over a drink and shares their inspiring success stories. We capture true personalities. Whether it's a coffee or beer, our relaxed atmosphere allows our interview subjects to get comfortable and open up in thoughtful and unexpected ways. See all features on adrinkwith.com