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Brick by Brick Podcast
by Downtown Albion
Podcast by Downtown Albion
Episodes
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Season 3 Episode 13 - Health & Wellness in Albion - Jessica Mitchell
Explore the vibrant community of Albion through the lens of health and wellness. Cassidy Porter hosts an engaging conversation with Jessica Mitchell, Executive Director of the Albion Health Care Alliance, as they delve into the vital role the AHCA plays in advocating for accessible healthcare...
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Season 3 Episode 12 - Local Talents - Cheryl Bell
Discover the inspiring journey of Cheryl Bell, a talented artist and small business owner who has been crafting her signature tote bags since 2020. With a passion for creativity and community, Cheryl's journey began with a simple sewing class and blossomed into a business that reflects personal...
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Season 3 Episode 11 - Albion Roots & Professional Growth - Dr. Ketwana Schoos
Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Ketwana Schoos, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at the Community College of Allegheny County. Raised in Albion, Dr. Schoos reflects on her roots and the vibrant community that shaped her. With her return as the keynote speaker...
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Season 3 Episode 10 - The Adventure of Scouting - Sam Porter
Explore the journey of Scouting in Albion, Michigan, with Cassidy Porter and Sam Porter, a dedicated Scout Leader of Troop 158. Discover the rich history and evolution of Scouting in the community, from Sam's early days as the youngest Eagle Scout in Albion to the inclusion of girls in the Scouts...
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Season 3 Episode 9 - Insurance Agent to Community Leader - Kelly Rice
Meet Kelly Rice, a dynamic force in the Albion community and co-owner of Albion Insurance Agency. With a background in kinesiology and a passion for sports, Kelly transitioned from being a sportswriter to a dedicated insurance agent, driven by her love for helping others. Her journey brought her…
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Season 3 Episode 8 - Community Roots & College Life - Kyndall Lewis
Dive into the inspiring journey of Kyndall Lewis, an Albion College senior, as she shares her deep-rooted connection to the Albion community. Through candid reflections, Kyndall explores her family's unexpected ties to Albion, her unique experiences growing up on college campuses, and the...
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Season 3 Episode 7 - Feeding the Community - Trisha Franzen
Trisha Franzen, professor of Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies at Albion College, is impacting food access in Albion through Albion's Community Gardens. Discover Trisha's inspiring journey to Albion, her deep-rooted love for gardening, and her commitment to addressing food insecurity. Learn...
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Season 3 Episode 6 - Sister City Exploration - Romain LaNoe
Romain LaNoe completed a month long internship in Albion, Michigan over the summer of 2024. While Romain was here he worked at the Greater Albion Area Chamber of Commerce, exploring what it means to be a visitor to Albion. Romain brings a unique perspective to the Albion community, as he is from...
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Season 3 Episode 5 - Election Season - Jill Domingo
Explore the journey of Jill Domingo, Albion's dedicated City Clerk, who has been working for the community for over two decades. Discover her personal story, her commitment to the electoral process, and the vital role she plays in ensuring secure and efficient elections. Learn about the...
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Season 3 Episode 4 - Community Engagement - Malena Solis & Breanna Ridley
Explore the inspiring journey of two dedicated students from Albion College, Malena Solis and Breanna Ridley, as they share their experiences as Build Albion Fellows and Albion's Big Read College Volunteers. Rooted in the rich history of their community, Malena and Breanna discuss the deep...
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Season 3 Episode 3 - Albion's Big Read - Nels Christensen, Kali Johnson (KJ), & Jess Roberts
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Albion's Big Read. Discover how this inspiring program brings together eighth through tenth grade students, Albion College Volunteers, and the entire Albion community through a shared love of reading. Meet KJ, Jess, and Nels, three passionate leaders who share...
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Season 3 Episode 2 - Community Growth - Billy Beers
Billy Beers is the Greater Albion Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, President and CEO. Billy oversees the daily functions of the organization including memberships, community engagements, and continued community growth in the Albion area. In this episode learn more about Billy's role…
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Season 3 Episode 1 - Becoming a Business Owner - Ian Barbour
Ian Barbour is life-long Albion resident and owner of Barbour Heating & Air. In this kick off to Season 3, hear about Ian's story back to Albion after the military, his career in heating & air, and why he loves Albion, Michigan.
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Season 2 Finale
As we conclude the second season of the Brick by Brick Podcast, we reflect on the amazing 17 guests we have had over this season. We are grateful for them, and you, our listeners! Never fear, this may be the end of Season 2, but it is not the end of the podcast. Brick by Brick will return at the...
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Season 2 Episode 16 - Caroline Hurteau - Executive Director of INNOVATE Albion
Caroline Hurteau is involved with countless events and organizations in the Albion community. As the Community Liaison for Caster Concepts her role involves Swingin' at the Shell, Run Albion, and INNOVATE Albion. In this episode, learn about INNOVATE Albion's most recent accomplishments.
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Season 2 Episode 15 - Peg Turner - Retired Albion Public Schools Educator
Peg Turner worked in the Albion Public Schools District for over 40 years. Mrs. Turner is an alum of Albion College and implemented community/college relations within her career. In this episode, learn about Mrs. Turner's passion for education and Albion students.
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Season 2 Episode 14 - Maddie Davis - Senior at Albion College
Maddie Davis is a graduating senior at Albion College. She is studying English Secondary and Elementary Education. In this episode, Maddie shares her capstone project and plans for the future.
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Season 2 Episode 13 - C.J. & Stacy Frost - Frost Historic Restoration
C.J. and Stacy Frost are new to the Albion, but have some interesting connections to the community. In this podcast, learn what brought C.J. and Stacy back to Albion. As well as the impact they are creating with Frost Historic Preservation. They share their love and passion for historic...
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Season 2 Episode 12 - Ramona Kidder - Co-Owner of Dickerson Music Company
Ramona Kidder has always held a passion for music. In this episode, learn how Kidder got involved with Dickerson Music Company, downtown Albion. As well as, all the great work that Dickerson's is doing.
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Season 2 Episode 11 - Mae Ola Dunklin - Retired Educator & Active Community Member
Mae Ola Dunklin is a retired Albion Public Schools educator and principal. Originally from Louisiana, Dunklin has an interesting story about her path to Albion, and the passion she has for her second home. Even though Dunklin in retired she is very active in the community, from the Albion Branch...
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Season 2 Episode 10 - Amanda Cheladyn - Community Table of Albion Coordinator
Amanda Cheladyn is the current Coordinator for the Community Table of Albion. Listen to her story of coming to Albion, and the large impact she is making in her current role.
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Season 2 Episode 9 - Nick VanAcker - Director of Outreach at Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
Nick VanAcker has been working at Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum for a little over a year and a half as the Director of Outreach. In this episode learn what it takes to work in a museum, and what goes into being the Director of Outreach.
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Season 2 Episode 8 - Jim Whitehouse - Albion College Alum & Community Member
Listen to Jim Whitehouse reflect on his families history with Albion College, and what made him move to Albion so many years ago. He recounts the naming of the Whitehouse Nature Center in Albion, Michigan, and shares his opinions on how to improve the town.
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Season 2 Episode 7 Special Episode- New Year's
In this special episode of the Brick by Brick Podcast, listen to a few Albion community members and leaders share their hopes for 2024, and what they are looking forward to. This episode includes Juanita Solis Kidder, Luann Sommers, Shane Williamson, Tatiana Bridges, Joe Verbeke, Jenny…
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Season 2 Episode 5 - Malena Solis - Build Albion Fellow & Albion College Senior
Malena Solis is a current Albion College senior, studying Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in business and human services. Malena is also a part of the Build Albion Fellows program. Through this podcast, learn more about this program, the experiences Malena has had throughout her…
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Season 2 Episode 4 - Tom McClure - ACT II Community Theatre
Listen to Albion native, Tom McClure, share his passions for theatre and the importance of having performing arts in the community. McClure is the President of ACT II Community Theatre, an Albion based theatre programming bringing performing arts back in to the community.
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Season 2 Episode 3 - Willie Tabb - Life Long Albion Resident
Willie Tabb was born and raised in Albion. He graduated from Albion Public Schools in the late 60s playing three sports. In this podcast episode, Mr. Tabb discusses the impacts of growing up in Albion and how much passion he still holds for this community.
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Season 2 Episode 2 - Steve Ferency - Media Production
Steve Ferency is the current Media Outreach Specialist at Caster Concepts, Video Producer, Photographer, and Youtube Specialist at Brick Street Marketing. Listen to his Albion story and advice for up & coming media talents.
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Season 2 Episode 1- Hazel Lias - Her History in Albion
Listen to retired educator from Albion Public Schools and active community member, Hazel Lias, share her stories of coming to Albion and experiences within the community.
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Season 1 Finale- Cassidy Porter
After a few years hiatus, join us in wrapping up Season 1 of the Brick by Brick Podcast and kicking off a new season with a new host, Cassidy Porter. In this episode learn more about Cassidy and her current roles in the Albion Community.
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Episode 25- Katie Porter - Albion College & Build Albion Fellows
Episode 25- Katie Porter - Albion College & Build Albion Fellows by Downtown Albion
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Episode 23 - Shane Williamson - COVID-19 in Albion
BONUS EPISODE: We sat down with Shane Williamson again this week to gain a better understanding of how our community is coming together to support each other during the COVID-19 public health crisis. This is a challenging time for our community and every community across the country but we…
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Episode 24 - Jontaj Wallace - Albion College
During today’s episode we will introduce you to one of Albion’s up and coming leaders, Jontaj Wallace. Jontaj is an Albion native, born, raised and educated in Albion, a Marshall High School graduate and 2020 graduate of Albion College. During this conversation, Jontaj share’s his perspective as…
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Episode 22 - Jess Roberts - Albion's Big Read
During today’s episode, we will introduce you to Jess Roberts an Albion resident and professor in the English department at Albion College. Jess, her husband, and young daughter have been in Albion since about 2005 and fell in love with Albion during their first visit. During this conversation,...
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Episode 21 - Luann Somers - Forks Senior Center
Luann Sommers is the correct Executive Director of Albion’s Forks Senior Center which opened in 2005. During today’s conversation, Luann shares her unique Albion story and how the Forks Senior Center serves Albion’s older and aging adults. The Forks Senior Center offers a high-quality fitness...
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Episode 19 - Haley Snyder - City of Albion
Haley Snyder grew up in Albion and now serves and the Interim Assistant City Manager and the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. After pursuing her degrees in Public Administration she chose to take a leadership role in her home town of Albion. This episode is a great peek into working in city hall, local...
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Episode 20 - Vicki Baker - Albion College Gerstacker Institute
Dr. Vicki Baker came to Albion as a professor at Albion College in the Economic and Development department in 2007. Her love for small class sizes and interaction with students have kept her engaged in Albion since day one. Vicki has expanded the management curriculum at Albion and each of those...
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Episode 18 - Amy Reimann - Oaklawn Hospital
Amy Reimann has been a resident of Albion for since 1996. She has raised three daughters and continues to take on leadership roles in the Albion community. With a love of history and artifacts, Amy has used her love of art, history and building relationships to support many iconic Albion area...
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Episode 17 - Robert Dunklin - From the Foundry to Community Leader
Bob Dunklin came to Albion in 1965 to simply visit family on his way to California. Little did he know, taking a job at Albion Malleable would lead to a long career working in foundries across the midwest and returning to Albion 1979. In his tenure at Albion Malleable, he rose through the ranks…
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Episode 16 - Shane Williamson - Williamson Consulting
Shane Williamson is an Albion native who has devoted his career to nonprofit fundraising and planning and has chosen Albion time after time in his personal life and his work. During this conversation, he shares the scope of his nonprofit career, why his passion is connecting nonprofits with...
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Episode 15 - Kelly Kidder - Dickerson's Music
Kelly Kidder is a small business owner and has been working in the Albion Community for decades. During our conversation, he shared a bit of his family history, the unique history of Dickerson Music, and the challenges of being a brick and mortar businesses in the days of online shopping. Kelly...
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Episode 14 - Jim Stuart - Stirling Books and Brew
Jim Stuart is a true community asset! Our conversation with Jim in this episode gives us a glimpse into Jim's work as a small business owner, a soccer coach, a musician, supporter of the arts, and a community resident are impressive. Jim shares more about his involvement with the revival of Fete…
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Episode 13 - Tim Krause - Albion Community Foundation
While the Bohm Theater may be the Albion Community Foundation's largest or well-known project, learn more about other important projects for Albion in the Community Foundation's 50-year history. The Albion Community Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the current Executive Time...
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Episode 12 - Clarence Stirgus - Build Albion Fellows
On the 12th episode of Brick by Brick, Emily is joined by Clarence Sturgis, the Assistant Director of the Build Albion Fellows. Clarence plays an integral role with the unique program offered by Albion College which provides free tuition, room and board, and books to residents of Albion in…
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Episode 11 - Audrey Dean - Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
On this episode on Brick by Brick Emily sits down with Kids ’N’ Stuff Executive Director, Audrey Dean. Kids ’N’ Stuff children's museum has been in downtown Albion for sixteen years and just had awesome Sweet 16 birthday bash. She saw Albion as the ideal place to continue and grow her career…
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Episode 10 - Cressie Vargo - Build Albion AmeriCorp VISTA
Build Albion AmeriCorp VISTA Leader, Cressie Vargo joins us on this episode of Brick by Brick. Cressie has dedicated much of her work to serving in communities that have challenges and she is committed to serving Albion. If you’re interested in learning more about how the AmeriCorp VISTA program...
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Episode 9 - Donisha Brewer with Albion Marshall Resilient Communities Project
On this episode of Brick by Brick we are chatting with Donisha Brewer. Born and raised in Albion, Donisha grew up in our community and learned to be an active member of the community at an early age. She’s recently returned to Albion, started her own business Don B and Co and been involved with…
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Episode 8 - Mark Lelle - Albion Trail Town
Today’s guest on Brick by Brick is Mark Lelle, President of the Calhoun Country Trailway Alliance. Calhoun County is the nexus of three trails, the North Country Trail, the Great Lake to Lake Trail and the Iron Belle Trail, each traveling through Albion. Mark’s work is helping Albion and Calhoun...
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Episode 7 - Mitchell Golf Performance Studio Business Profile
Mitchell Golf is a new business in Albion and today's episode comes to you live from the new Mitchell Golf Performance Studio located at 304 S. Superior Street. Andrew Dobbins, President of Mitchell Golf and Patrick Gallagher, Director of Golf Operations and Sales at Mitchell Golf joined Emily…
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Episode 6 - Marquetta Frost Build Albion AmeriCorp VISTA
Marquetta Frost, Albion native and current Build Albion AmeriCorp VISTA member, shares about her work as a VISTA,what she's most proud of from 2018 and what she's excited about for 2019, on this episode of Brick by Brick.
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