Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday, which examines the history and implementation of the four-day workweek. Joe is a writer for Harvard Business Review and has been featured on MSNBC, Forbes, Money, Entrepreneur, and over 200 podcasts. His Practice of the Practice Podcast is a top 100 business podcast and helps therapists and coaches to start, grow, and scale their private … [Read more...]

Brent Whitney currently resides in his two favorite places in the world, New York City and Traverse City, Michigan. He is the Co-Founder and director of the Traverse City Dance Project, a not-for-profit company that brings professional dance to Northern Michigan communities. Brent recently wrapped up a 20 year career as a professional dancer with some of the top ballet companies, contemporary … [Read more...]

Dana Frost is Grief Advocate, Cancer Survivor, & Writer. She is the founder of the Forced Joy Project, an organization that provides support, resources, and community to those experiencing grief and loss. She is also the creator of Book of Stories, a custom keepsake book that memorializes the lives of loved ones who have passed away. When Dana’s not forcing joy, she’s facilitating retreats … [Read more...]

Jennifer Finnegan Pool is an innovative humanitarian, a value driven entrepreneur, and a social reformer. Her faith, authentic story of resilience, and nontraditional academic experiences have led her to a career in growing healthy communities one family at a time. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Single MOMM, headquartered in Traverse City, MI. Started as a grassroots nonprofit in … [Read more...]

A true local, Bob graduated from St. Francis high school continuing on to St. John’s University, Bachelor of Science in Economics, Post Graduate Studies in Organizational Development. He entered the real estate business in l973 as a chosen career with one goal: “To be the best, most respected Realtor anyone would ever meet”. He is diligent in the pursuit of excellence through continuing … [Read more...]

Originally from Baltimore and one of five children, Matt took the scenic route through college from the University of Virginia, and later earned his MBA from Stanford. He spent time as a ski bum in Utah, a wildland firefighter in Idaho, and soldier in the National Guard, where he spent a year in Guantanamo Bay. After a few years on Wall Street, Matt started TentCraft, Inc. after a chance meeting … [Read more...]

Jon has played violin professionally, started countless bands, and released several albums. He lived in Nashville, TN where he cut his teeth as both a professional in ABA (applied behavioral anylysis) and in music. His career is also his passion where he serves those on the Autism Spectrum and their families. Nature and family called him back to Northern Michigan in 2017, where he founded North … [Read more...]

Anne is a fun, energetic international motivational keynote speaker and influence ignitor. She is an authority on Change Management, author, podcast host and a virtual, in-person and hybrid workshop facilitator. After 20 years in highly successful corporate and non-profit leadership positions, Anne now uses her experience, education, and expertise to ignite YOUR ability to influence others by … [Read more...]

As a student of the Leelanau School in the 1980’s, David Leith fell in love with the beauty of the landscape of northern Michigan. Some 30 years later, the universe conspired for his return here, and he reconnected with his high school crush who he married. He then started Three Tree Tent to help people rediscover their playful, adventurous spirit by camping in a portable treehouse in the forest. … [Read more...]

Yana Dee creates clothing and accessories from organic, natural, and salvaged materials. She is the owner of the Downtown Traverse City shop, "Yana Dee - Ethical Apparel ." She describes herself as, "A maker, mastermind and mama.  I choreograph my days to balance creating, nurturing and taking care of business.  I'm rarely late and nearly always inspired.  My purpose is to cultivate creativity and … [Read more...]