Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh
Brendan Walsh is the host of the Enthusiastic Life podcast - where he interviews friends, colleagues, and all around interesting people to learn about their origin stories, what's made them successful, what lessons they've learned throughout life and most importantly what's bringing them joy
Episodes
26 episodes
Ep 26 - Clint Crook: AI, Enterprise Technology & Solving Complex Business Challenges
In Episode 26, Brendan sits down with Clint Crook, a technology leader with deep experience helping organizations solve complex business challenges through AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems.Clint breaks down ...
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Ep 25 — Katie Katz: The Estate Planning Gap & Building Mitzi for Women and Families
In Episode 25, Brendan sits down with Katie Katz, founder of Mitzi, a company built to solve one of the most overlooked problems in America today — the estate planning gap.Today, nearly 70% of Americans don...
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Ep 24 — Dr. Seth Krupp: Inside Emergency Medicine & Building the Future of Care in Detroit
In Episode 24, Brendan sits down with longtime friend Dr. Seth Krupp, Vice Chair of Operations for the Emergency Department at Henry Ford Health. Seth shares the story of how he found his calling in emergency medicine, what reside...
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Ep 23 - Adam Steiner: From Performing Worldwide to Reinventing a Family Business
In Episode 23, Brendan sits down with Adam Steiner, a performer whose career has taken him from musical theatre stages across the country and around the world — including national and international tours of Cats, Gyps...
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Ep 22 — Lorna G. Utley: Lessons from the Woman Who Helped Shape General Motors’ Culture
In Episode 22, Brendan sits down with Lorna Utley, a leader whose career spans more than two decades at General Motors—including serving as Head of HR during some of the company’s most pivotal years. Lorna shares wha...
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Ep 21 - Ryan Dewan: From College Golf to Creative Founder
In Episode 21, Brendan sits down with a familiar face — Ryan Dewan, co-founder of Wave Media, creative director, storyteller, dad, golfer, and the producer behind The Enthusiastic Life Podcast. With a last-minute cancella...
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Ep 20 - Matt Dery: Inside the Career of a Sports Broadcaster, Detroit Sports Legends & the Psychology of Exit Planning
In Episode 20, Brendan sits down with Matt Dery, a 30-year sports broadcasting veteran and one of the most recognizable voices in Detroit sports media. Matt shares stories from his decades of play-by-play, reporting, and interview...
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Ep 19 — Lulu Fall: The Journey to Broadway, the Power of Art & Leading Cabaret 313
In Episode 19, Brendan sits down with Lulu Fall, a multidisciplinary artist whose long, winding path to Broadway is as inspiring as her work itself. Lulu opens up about her deep love for music, theater, and the arts — and t...
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Ep 18 - Sarah Zigila: The HEART of Leadership, People Development & Human Energy
In Episode 18, Brendan sits down with Sarah Zigila, VP of People Development at Orbis Holding Group, Vistage Speaker, Zumba instructor, and the force behind a leadership movement called HEART.Sarah’s work blends rese...
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Ep 17 - Mary Zatina on Leadership, Community Impact & the Power of Public Radio
In this episode, Brendan sits down with Mary Zatina, General Manager of WDET 101.9FM and one of Detroit’s most respected leaders in communications, nonprofit work, and community advocacy. Mary has spent her career linking message ...
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Ep 16 - Matt Rossetti: Inside the Mind of the Chief Architect of Fun
Episode 16 — Matt Rossetti: Designing Stadiums, Cities & the Architecture of FunIn this episode, Brendan sits down with Matt Rossetti, President & CEO of ROSSETTI and the “Chief Architect of Serious Fun...
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Ep 15 - Ashley Davidson: The Art of Building Community: Lessons from Luxury Brands, Hospitality & Storytelling
Episode 15 — Ashley Davidson: Storytelling, Reinvention & Building Community Through CreativityIn this episode, Brendan sits down with Ashley Davidson, a creative strategist and storyteller whose career has...
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Ep 14 - Brian Katz: The Hidden Side of Filmmaking: Funding, Investors & AI
I can confidently say I laughed more during this episode than any other on The Enthusiastic Life Podcast.It was an absolute blast sitting down with Brian Katz of
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Ep 13 — Claude Molinari: Detroit’s Comeback, Tourism Strategy & Hosting The NFL Draft
In this episode of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Claude Molinari, President & CEO of Visit Detroit, one of the most influential voices shaping the region’s growth, reputation, and momentum.Claude shares an in...
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Ep 12 — Kerry Duggan: Working In The White House, Climate Solutions & Public Impact
In this episode of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Kerry Duggan, a nationally recognized climate & energy expert, CEO of SustainabiliD, and senior advisor to leaders across government, tech, and ...
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Ep 11 — Peter VanDyke: Leadership, PR Strategy & Communication in Crisis
In Episode 11, we sit down with Peter VanDyke, the visionary founder and CEO of VVK Marketing & PR. Based in Detroit and already making waves, Peter shares how he built a modern communications agency that blends PR, video, and brand storyte...
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Ep 10 — Armond Rashad Harris: Fitness, Entrepreneurship & Mentoring Detroit’s Youth
In this episode of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Armond Rashad Harris — a creator, entrepreneur, mentor, and community leader whose work spans photography, filmmaking, fitness, and youth development. Armond is the owner ...
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Ep 9 — Rob Barr: Inside the Detroit Athletic Club & Building High-Performance Culture
In this episode, Brendan sits down with Rob Barr, Director of Athletics & Facilities at the Detroit Athletic Club and founder of The Performance Mindset, a coaching program helping people unlock their highest potential.Rob shares hi...
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Ep 8 — Dr. Sean Cassleman: The Truth About Longevity & Human Optimization
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sean Cassleman, founder of Mission Metabolic Health, to talk about the intersection of fitness, medicine, and longevity.Dr. Cassleman grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, played f...
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Ep 7 — Kelly Burris: Jets, Hockey & IP Law at the Highest Level
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Burris, an Intellectual Property Attorney, pilot, and founder of Burris Law. Kelly’s journey spans from the ice rink at Western Michigan University, where she celebrated a National Ch...
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Ep 6 — Lori McColl: Inside the Journey of an Entrepreneur Building an AI Company
EPISODE 05 — Taking the Leap with Lori McColl: Entrepreneurship, AI, and Belief in Yourself In this powerful conversation, Brendan Walsh sits down with Detroit-based entrepreneur Lori McColl, a visionary leader helping compani...
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Ep 5 — Nick Gibbs: What Ultra-Running Teaches Us About Mindset
ELP EPISODE 5 — From Hockey Rinks to 100-Mile Races with Nick GibbsIn this episode, Brendan Walsh sits down with Nick Gibbs—a third-generation leader at his family’s machinery company and an unstoppable endurance athlete who made a wild lea...
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Ep 4 — Andrew Stein: From Studying Law to a Life of Public Service
In this episode of "Enthusiastic Life," host Brendan Walsh sits down with Andrew Stein, President and CEO of the Children's Foundation in Detroit. Andrew shares his journey from the legal industry to leading a nonprofit, discussing the impact o...
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Ep 3 — Sandi Svoboda: How Sailing Builds Community in Detroit
EPISODE SUMMARY: Sailing, Storytelling & Detroit Roots with Sandi Svoboda In this episode of The Enthusiastic Life, Brendan Walsh and producer Ryan Dewan sit down with longtime friend and trailblazing sailor Sandi Svo...
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Ep 2 - Lee Padgett: From Acting to Military Service to Entrepreneurship
In this episode of the Enthusiastic Life podcast, host Brendan Walsh interviews Lee Padgett, the CEO and founder of Busted Bra Shop. Lee shares her unique journey from military service to entrepreneurship, detailing the challenges and triumphs ...
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