Hey, Bay City!: Recent Episodes
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Bay City people, Bay City stories! Each week, "Hey, Bay City!" brings compelling stories told by the citizens of Bay City.
In the latest episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Heather Spencer of A Spencer Gellise Salon about their path towards becoming a top 200 salon IN THE COUNTRY, what makes a good leader, and more! Watch or listen on Facebook or YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/heybaycity, and check out community information, stories, and more at https://www.heybaycity.com!
We talk to Delta College President, Dr. Mike Gavin, about why community college is important, a program that allows people over 21 to earn a degree or certification for free, and Delta's opportunities for those looking to pursue a skilled trade. Visit www.heybaycity.com for community information, the HBC Job Board, and all our past stories and podcasts!
Dante Davis left his job at SpaceX and Tesla to bring hands-on STEM education to kids here in the Great Lakes Bay Region. One June 8th, through a partnership between the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, the Bay-Arenac ISD, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bay Area Community Foundation, and powered by Hey, Bay City!, Davis is kicking off his work in Bay County with STEM Fest!
In this episode of the Hey, Bay City podcast, Davis shares his story and details about this incredible event.
The Bay Area Community Foundation invited Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village to host a year-long community conversation series called “Including You”. The series invites members from the community onto a panel to discuss a topic, and each free event focuses on a different topic: societal expectations, bias and judgment, empathy and tolerance, honesty and transparency, morality and religion, and the greater good. We sat down with Erin to recap the second event of the series where the topics discussed were bias and judgement, and to talk about the upcoming show on Tuesday, May 14th about empathy and tolerance.
Heather Zywicki repped Bay City on Wheel of Fortune and we talk to her about her experience AND her EPIC solo car-camping trip across the Pacific Northwest! For all our stories, podcasts, and community information, head to www.heybaycity.com.
Richard Hagen, aka RichardEats is a Food and Hospitality content creator from Bay City, Michigan. Cumulatively over 1M+ followers, reaching nearly 100M users monthly. Richard began posting content in the fall of 2020, at the height of COVID and has rarely missed a day of posting original content since. With 720K+ followers on TikTok, 350K+ on Instagram, and 172K+ on Facebook, Richard has collaborated with many major and National brands such as the NFL, Traeger Grills, Kings Hawaiian, McDonalds, Walmart and more. Richard prides himself in showcasing easy weeknight meals, backyard BBQ, appetizers and experiences in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. Richard lives in Bay City, with his wife Breanna, daughter Penelope and son Elias.
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When Lauren and Ben opened Lolobee’s Lounge in 2022, they wanted it to be something different: late night with a little bit of Lauren's hometown of New Orleans. They've accomplished that and more, turning a once derelict and vacant building into a vibrant and creative community hub where everybody feels like part of the family.
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Starting in January, the Bay Area Community Foundation has invited Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village to host a year-long community conversation series called “Including You”. The series invites members from the community onto a panel to discuss a topic, and each free event focuses on a different topic: societal expectations, bias and judgment, empathy and tolerance, honesty and transparency, morality and religion, and the greater good. In this special two-part conversation on the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Erin about her journey towards conversation, the power of communication, what to expect from the series, and more! Subscribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts. The first event is January 8th at the Pere Marquette Depot, located at 1000 Adams St. in Bay City. Doors open at 6PM, with the show starting at 6:30 PM. For past stories, podcasts, community information, and job listings, visit www.heybaycity.com!
Bay City musician Henry Walters finds inspiration in everything from the Beatles to techno to philosophy, and in episode 50 of the Hey, Bay City Podcast, he talks to us about his musical journey AND performs two songs live. Watch on HBC!'s Facebook or YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! For past stories, podcasts, community information, and job listings, visit www.heybaycity.com!
Starting in January, the Bay Area Community Foundation has invited Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village to host a year-long community conversation series called “Including You”. The series invites members from the community onto a panel to discuss a topic, and each free event focuses on a different topic: societal expectations, bias and judgment, empathy and tolerance, honesty and transparency, morality and religion, and the greater good. In this special two-part conversation on the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Erin about her journey towards conversation, the power of communication, what to expect from the series, and more! Subcribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts. The first event is January 8th at the Pere Marquette Depot, located at 1000 Adams St. in Bay City. Doors open at 6PM, with the show starting at 6:30 PM. For past stories, podcasts, community information, and job listings, visit www.heybaycity.com!
Anna Bebow of Soul Fit and Creative Grace Co., and Katie Volk of Soul Fit and Katie Volk Coaching stop by to talk about their journeys to entrepreneurship, physical and mental health, and build a community. Watch the episode on Hey, Bay City's Facebook or Youtube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! For past stories, podcasts, community information, and job listings, visit www.heybaycity.com!
Kalysta joins us for Episode 48 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast…and treats us to a live performance! You can watch the episode on HBC!’s Facebook, YouTube channel, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts!
In Episode 46 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Representative Timmy Beson stops by to chat about Bay County and his work as one of the 110 members of Michigan's House of Representatives. You can watch the episode on Facebook or the HBC! YouTube channel.
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Dow's apprenticeship program provides a pathway to both a debt-free associate’s degree and a nationally recognized apprenticeship certification. We chat with Early Career Site Development Leader, Robert Guerra, about how the program works. Watch the interview on Hey, Bay City's Facebook or YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts!
It's Bay City's first podcast by kids, for kids! Join host Levi Socier as he talks to classmate Carter Radtke about volunteering, why they call him "The Lip Ripper", and his hobby of collecting paint samples from Home Depot! P.S. Be sure to stick around till the very end for a Levi vs. Carter RAP BATTLE.
In Episode 45 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet stops by to chat about her path into politics and her work in Lansing since being elected. You can watch the episode here or on YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Next week, Representive Timmy Beson!
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It's time to change the game! In Episode 43 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Scott Stazak stops by to talk about how Game Changer Therapy Services is changing kids' lives...in more ways than one!
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Vantage Plastics, Inc. is coming to Bay County! In Episode 42 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Paul Aultman and Don Hale about their investment into a new facility in Bangor Charter Township: a $40 million investment and projected 93 jobs! Check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County community information at www.heybaycity.com!
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The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance is on a mission to increase the regional population by 40,000 people by the year 2040. Matt Felan, President and CEO, and Ken Horn, Executive Vice President of Strategic Development, stop by to talk about Operation 40k, what Bay County offers the region and vice versa, and more!
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The Business and Education Partnership is BACK! This critical program through the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce creates collaboration between Bay County schools and Employers, and in Episode 40 of The Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Renee Courier Aumock from the Bay-Arenac ISD and Marlana Cork from the Chamber stop by to chat all things BEP! For Bay County stories, podcasts, jobs, and community information, head to www.heybaycity.com!
In Episode 39, we chat with Saginaw Valley State University President Dr. George Grant as he begins his first full academic year with the university. We talk about his path to the university, as well as his thoughts on education, college, switching majors, and more! Check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County community information at www.heybaycity.com!
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Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival has been voted one of the top 25 coolest film festivals in the WORLD by MovieMaker Magazine...and it's right here in Bay City! To give us a sneak peek of this year's event is festival director and founding board member, Alan LaFave! Watch Episode 38 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast here on Facebook, or subscribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts.
For tickets and information, head to hhmfest.com. Join us for HHM September 21st through the 24th, and check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County community information at www.heybaycity.com!
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It's Craig Goulet, City manager of the City of Essexville, in an episode of "Hey, Essexville!" We talk to Craig about his path to his position, his approach towards being a city manager, and what he loves about his community. Catch all our past stories, podcasts, and serach for Bay County jobs and community information at www.heybaycity.com!
In Episode 36 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Michael Hensley, Director of Marketing at Go Great Lakes Bay, about Bay County and regional tourism. You can watch this episode on Facebook or YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Check out all the past episodes and Bay County stories, jobs, and information over at heybaycity.com.
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Jeff Robinson moved to Bay County in January to become the new President and CEO of McLaren Bay Special Care, a long-term acute care hospital in Bay City. While the saving people's lives is an everyday occurrence at McLaren, a few weeks ago, Jeff's life was saved by the same people he helps lead.
In Episode 35 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we're joined by Jeff, as well as Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth Parsons and Chief Nursing Officer Stacey Klump, two of the many people involved in saving Jeff's life.
You can watch this episode on YouTube, Facebook, or listen to it on Apple or Spotify.
In Episode 34 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to three different Saginaw Valley State University graduates with three different career paths about how they ended up where they are, their experiences at SVSU, and advice they'd give to college and high school-aged students who are still exploring potential careers.
Watch and read this interview, and all our past episodes, over on the HBC! website, www.heybaycity.com.
River Jordan Inc. is a Bay County nonprofit whose mission is to empower those who have experienced foster care to thrive. In Episode 33 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Founder Aland Stamps shares his AMAZING story and the mission of River Jordan. Watch and read our full interview with Aland over on the HBC! website, www.heybaycity.com.
In this episode, we talk to Chris Exo and Jeff Palmer about their journey of opening Crazy Quarters Arcade in Downtown Bay City, their love for pinball, and why building a community of fun is so important.
You can visit Crazy Quarters Arcade on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cqabc.
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Chances are that you are one of the 250,000 people who stop by St. Laurent Brothers every year for ice cream, chocolate, or a favorite candy. Co-owner Steve Frye is retiring and in the process of selling the legacy Bay City business, and this episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, he tells his story! You can watch or listen to the full interview on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! • The HBC! Newsletter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • LinkedIn • iTunes • Spotify
We're getting SCRUMPTIOUS in Episode 29! Maria Otto of Little Pastry Shop stops by to talk about her path to becoming an entrepreneur, the support she received from her family and the Michigan SBDC (Lake Huron Region) along the way, and of course, BAKED GOODS. • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghCBhsyn • Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gKeqR7s7 • YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g64zUEev • LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gc2GbFc8 • iTunes: https://apple.co/3FUc7IM • Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpFQPK
In Episode 28 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk with Darold Newton, President of the Bay City branch of the NAACP. You can watch or listen on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify!
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"I fell in love with the building immediately." Adam Bronson of Woodworth Commercial, a real estate developer out of Owosso, talks about the investment they're making in the Bay County community by developing the former Allen Medical Building, now known as the Bay Professional Building. • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghCBhsyn • Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gKeqR7s7 • YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g64zUEev • LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gc2GbFc8 • iTunes: https://apple.co/3FUc7IM • Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpFQPK
Sombrerors Mexican Restaurant is coming to Midland Street! Shannon Stricker joins us to talk about Sombreros and Stricker Cosmetology and Aesthetics. You can watch or listen to our full interview here on Facebook, YouTube, iTunes and Spotify - just search for "Hey, Bay City!" • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6
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It's the final part in our Choosing a Career series! You've got the job you want...now what? Even though you've succeeded, keep in mind that you can change, a job can change, and your life can change, so Marlana gives us some tips on how to make sure you're choosing a career that's right for you...even after you've got the job!
In Episode 24, Marlana talks about some things to think about before clicking "Apply Now" for an open position.
An important but often overlooked step in figuring out a career path is researching what a specific job does day-to-day. A journalist does more than just write, a chef does more than just cook, and digging into a career to see what that "more" is can be a critical step in figuring out if a career is right for you.
In Episode 21, we talk to Andrew and Justis Heppner about their journey of creating Populace Coffee and becoming a realtor, why they moved back home from California, the experience of being married to another entrepreneur, and so much more! Watch or listen to the episode on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or heybaycity.com! • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6
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Episode 22 is our first "Howdy, Neighbor!" episode where we talk to Chuckie Lawrence of Saginaw about his amazing community kickball tournament...and for this year's event, he challenges Bay City to a SHOWDOWN! Watch or listen to the episode on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or heybaycity.com! • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6
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“We want to do something that hasn't been done in a long time here in Bay City: build new houses."
Find out more about this exciting new program in episode 20 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast!
For Episode 19 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Kyle Weidman stops by to talk to us about the Bay County Medical Care Facility and the important role it plays in providing short-term, long-term, and assisted living care for the Bay County community. Watch or listen to the episode on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or heybaycity.com! • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghCBhsyn • Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gKeqR7s7 • Twitter: www.twitter.com/heybaycity • YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g64zUEev • LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gc2GbFc8 • iTunes: https://apple.co/3FUc7IM • Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpFQPK
For Episode 18 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, interim CEO of Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works Kristen Wenzel joins us to talk about MiCareer Quest, an exciting and interactive career exploration event for 10th graders. Watch or listen to the episode on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or heybaycity.com! • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghCBhsyn • Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gKeqR7s7 • Twitter: www.twitter.com/heybaycity • YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g64zUEev • LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gc2GbFc8 • iTunes: https://apple.co/3FUc7IM • Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpFQPK
Tessa Leppek is a young professional who grew up in Bay City, pursued a little-known career path, moved to Chicago, and came back. In episode 17 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to her about why she moved back, about her career in orthotics and prosthetics, and more! Smash that subscribe button, and then check out all our past stories, podcasts, community information, and the HBC! Job Board at www.heybaycity.com!
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In episode 16 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we get to know Kellie Rupp, the Marketing Director for Downtown Bay City….and put her Downtown knowledge to the test! Smash that subscribe button, and then check out all our past stories, podcasts, community information, and the HBC! Job Board at www.heybaycity.com!
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Everything's coming up roses...and every other kind of flower! In Episode 15 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Brandon Strong, owner of Regent Floral and Mercantile. Smash that subscribe button, and then head to the Hey, Bay City! website for all our past stories, community information, and the HBC! Job board: www.heybaycity.com
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Now that you've done a self-assessment and identified your "must-haves", it's time to make a list of career possibilities! Take a listen to the first two episodes in our series, "How to Choose a Career That's Right for You" and watch this one, or subscribe to the Hey, Bay City podcast on iTunes and Spotify!
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The St. Patrick's Day Races in Bay City are more than just a race: it's an inclusive community event! Deb Militello stops by the podcast to talk about myTeam Triump: a group that uses volunteers called “Angels” to help push disabled individuals, called “Captains”, in wheelchairs through the race and across the finish line.
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In the second episode of our "How to Choose a Career That's Right For You", Phil and Marlana talk about a CRITICAL step in the journey: identifying your "must-haves". Be sure to listen to Part I, and check out all our stories, podcasts, community information, and the HBC! Job Board over on www.heybaycity.com!
All work and no play makes for a dull Phil and Marlana, so this week on Hey, Bay City!, they play a little random-questions-card-flippy game and talk about camper vans, crusty eyes, CRAZY science facts that would make Bill Nye the Science Guy swoon, and more!
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Unemployed (or wish you were!) and looking for a dream job? Doing work that is alright...but feels like it's not quite the right fit? In high school or college and looking for some guidance on choosing a future career?
This HBC! "How to Choose a Career That's Right for You" is here to help! The first part of this series focuses on what should be the first step in a career search: NOT looking at jobs, but looking at YOU!
Take a listen, and then stay tuned for Part Two where Phil and Marlana will talk about establishing your "must haves".
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This week, we chat with Justin Ralston, Superintendent of Essexville-Hampton Public Schools. Ralston recently moved to the area from Washington DC, and we talk with him about his journey here, his philosophy of education, and more!
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Every year on St. Patrick's Day, thousands of people pack into Bay City to RUN. More than just a competition, this event has evolved into an inclusive community event, and Bridget Staffileno of Jolt Credit Union stops by the Hey, Bay City! studio to give us more information. The Hey, Bay City! Website Newsletter Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
From New York to Florida to Bay City, Kevin Novellino of Brooklyn Boyz Pizza on Midland Street tells us the 20 year history of his business. And of course, those GARLIC KNOTS.
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This week we've got a special bonus episode of the HBC! Podcast called "Shelly Gromaski of Pinconning needs a kidney!" Helping her secure a donor is Brian Martindale, who is on a crusade to travel 48 states and save the lives of 100 kids by helping them secure kidney donors, AND also joining us is Jessica Schwerin, who Brian donated one of his kidneys to ten years ago! We talk to the three about their stories, the organ donation process, and more. Shelly's looking for a donor who is O+. If you are willing to donate, you can call U of M at 1-800-333-9013 and mention that you'd like to donate to Shelly Gromaski of Pinconning.
Episode Six brings us a SWEET interview with Rob Clark of Michigan Sugar!
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We are STOKED to have Anthony Malenfant and Dominic Labella stop by the studio to talk about Major Skate, a brand new indoor skate park on Midland Street!
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Phil sits down with two of Bay County's work-based learning coordinators, Beth Gehoski (Western High School) and Ed Clements (Central High School) to talk about how the program creates opportunities for both students and employers. Stay up-to-date with all of the HBC! content:
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Jennifer Davis gives a smoooooth interview in Episode Five as we talk about skin care, lessons from a difficult relationship, entrepreneurship, and more!
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Marc Owczarzak stops by to chat about his pub, O's Pub & Grill in Auburn, what it takes to make a destination place to eat, BACON JAM, their coming-soon-to-Midland Street location, and more!
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Jobs, stories, podcasts, and PEOPLE! We're SO close to going live with Bay County's talent attraction and retention initiative, Hey, Bay City!, that we thought it would be good to give a quick 101. Marlana Cork, Director of Workforce Development, and Phil Eich, Director of Marketing and Placemaking, sit down to give some of their thoughts before the effort launches in January. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for new content every day! Newsletter Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Erin Patrice of the Breaking Bread Village in the latest season of "Hey, Bay City!". In this episode, she turns the tables and leads an interview where we talk about community communication, social media, and more. Follow The Breaking Bread Village on Instagram, Facebook, and at www.4steps2thesun.org.
Through The Breaking Bread Village, Erin Patrice aims to foster understanding and learning from others - especially during hard conversations.
Kora Nixon entered the pandemic and came out with her first album...and it's amazing. She talks about the album and performs live!
You see all those gigantic 'Happy Birthday!' yard cards in people's lawns? Those were probably this guy.
Alexa Furhman-Sherman of Boudoir by Alexa and Lex & Co. talks about business and the transformative power of boudoir photography.
Marisa Kimmel stops by to talk about business, photography, and her life with alopecia.
In this "Howdy, Neighbor!" episode, Midlander Courtney Soule stops by to talk about her multiple sclerosis journey.
Darrius and Susannah Taylor stop by to talk about their experience being an interracial couple in a city that is 91% white.