MI PEOPLE
MI PEOPLE is where Michigan’s most fascinating stories and personalities come to life. Hosted by Mike Lamentola of Michigan Media House, this podcast shines a spotlight on local business owners, community doers, and inspiring entrepreneurs—plus a few quirky, interesting folks. Whether it’s uncovering the journey of a local leader, swapping stories with a unique guest, or just having a good laugh, MI PEOPLE is your backstage pass to the best conversations in the Mitten. Serious inspiration, zero boring small talk.
Episodes
9 episodes
MIPPL #009 | Stelios Stylianou founder of the Down River News Network
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️ This week, Mike catches up with Stelios Stylianou, founder of the Down River News Network. Stelios shares how his passion for filmmaking, music, and community storytelling led him to...
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Episode 9
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1:59:37
MIPPL EP#008 | Eze Enriquez Owner of Eze Creative - Saline, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 8 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, Mike sits down with Eze Enriquez—creative entrepreneur, visual storyteller, and founder of Eze Creative. Eze shares his journey from early creative endeavors to establ...
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Episode 8
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2:51:39
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MIPPL #007 | Brent Wyant Realtor Grass Lake, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 7 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, Mike sits down with Blake Wyant, a Grass Lake local, real estate dynamo, and former restaurant industry veteran. Blake shares his fascinating journey—from flipping burg...
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Episode 7
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1:31:12
MIPPL #006 | Marla Moore Owner of The Ann Arbor Music Academy in Ann Arbor, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 6 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️This episode is extra special because Mike sits down with Marla Moore, the owner of Ann Arbor Music Academy—and also his amazingly talented wife. Marla share...
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Episode 6
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1:32:30
MIPPL #005 | Weston Barnes Founder of MR. MOCKS Hammocks in Chelsea, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 5 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, Mike sits down with Weston Barnes, owner of Mr. MOCKS, a Michigan-based company making high-quality hammocks, bug nets, and outdoor gear. Weston shares th...
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1:09:16
MI PEOPE EP#004 | Chad Houghton Owner of UGQ Outdoor in Jackson, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 4 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️This week, Mike sits down with Chad Houghton, owner of UGQ Outdoor, a Jackson, Michigan-based company crafting some of the best outdoor gear on the market. From backpacker...
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Episode 4
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1:28:43
MIPPL #003 | Steve Caro Owner of Great Lakes Yurt Co in Grass Lake Michigan
In this episode, Mike sits down with Steve Caro, the owner of Great Lakes Yurt Co., a Grass Lake-based business crafting and shipping handcrafted yurts across the country. Steve shares how a simple carpentry project turned into a ...
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Episode 3
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1:20:17
MIPPL #002 | Clint Laster Owner of Flawless Auto Finish in Livonia Michigan
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️This week, Mike catches up with Clint Laster, owner of Flawless Auto Finish in Livonia, Michigan. From his early days in the auto body industry to becoming a business owner and fitn...
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Episode 2
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1:21:13
MIPPL #001 | Tony Lamentola from Taylor, MI: AI, UFOs, and Why Relationships Still Matter
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 1 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️We’re kicking things off with a bang as Mike sits down with his cousin and creative soulmate, Tony Lamentola from Taylor, Michigan. From playing in bands to creating comic books and...
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Episode 1
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1:29:21