Welcome to The (mostly) Traverse City Podcast! Get ready to meet the dreamers, doers, and difference-makers who make Traverse City (and its surrounding magic) so unforgettable. Each episode invites you into casual, heartwarming, and engaging conversations with the fascinating people who live, love, and thrive in this little slice of Northern Michigan paradise. We’ll explore what brought them here, what keeps them inspired, and the everyday joys that make life in TC so vibrant. Whether it’s t ...
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Alaina Dodds Leech is the co-owner of Lake District Wine Co., a boutique wine shop in downtown Traverse City known for its curated global selection and warm, welcoming vibe. With a deep love for storytelling and a palate shaped by years of travel and study, Alaina brings both expertise and heart to the world of wine. She’s passionate about connecti…
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Climbing walls, Saunas and Team Sports with Nick Olson
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Nick Olson is a Traverse City native with a passion for building vibrant “third spaces”—places beyond home and work that foster real community and connection. After eight years in New Jersey, he returned in 2018 and has since founded Grand Traverse Social Sports, ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness, and Hearth Sauna. Nick’s community-building spirit shines …
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Born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, Kyan Olshove grew up riding local trails with his dad. That weekend hobby turned into a full-blown passion after joining Norte Youth Cycling, where he found both competition and community. Now a semi-professional mountain bike racer, Kyan competes internationally while chasing his dream of making cycling …
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"Farming is a profession of hope." We’re a women- and veteran-owned business rooted in love for our land, animals, and what we create. Our brands—Little Long Ears Provisions, TC Spirit Donkeys, Old Mission Ciders, and Harpers Ridge Farm—grew from our farm on Old Mission Peninsula, founded in 2016. Today we care for 800+ organic fruit trees and a vi…
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Self Care and Meditation with Alice Rubert
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Born and raised in Elk Rapids, Alice Rubert always felt the deep pull of Northern Michigan. After years of travel and a career in real estate, it was burnout during COVID that led her to a powerful shift. Through meditation and breathwork, she began a personal journey of healing that transformed her life—mind, body, and spirit. In 2022, Alice co-fo…
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Sailing Traverse City with Jennifer Szunko
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Jennifer Szunko – Co-Owner, The Discovery Cruise Jennifer Szunko is a passionate advocate for the active, outdoor lifestyle that defines Northern Michigan. A graduate of Northwood University, her dynamic career has taken her from the slopes of Vail to the fast-paced corridors of Washington, D.C., before bringing her home to Traverse City in 1987. S…
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Connecting Women around Traverse City with Kerry Winkler
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Personal Information: Full Name: Marjie Rich Email Address: [email protected] On a whim, my husband and I hand-picked moving to TC in 1994, from the West Coast. We found jobs and moved here with a one year old, thinking it would be a short 5-7 year stay. It's been just over 30 years now- longer than either of us have lived anywhere else.…
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The Importance of Kindness and Holly Hack's Community based Lifestyle
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Born and raised in Northern Michigan, Holly Hack has never called anywhere else home. From humble beginnings in a trailer in Grawn, she built a life grounded in hard work, purpose, and deep community roots. Her mother’s wisdom—“All that is needed for evil to exist is for good people to do nothing”—became her lifelong compass. A single mom turned re…
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From Tragedy to Triumph: The Story of Former Navy F/A-18 Pilot Kegan Gill
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Kegan Gill is a former Navy F/A-18 pilot who survived the fastest ejection in naval aviation history—and lived to fly again. Paralyzed but not defeated, his journey of grit and recovery defies all odds. Now a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and performance coach, Kegan shares lessons in mindset, perseverance, and rising stronger. His memo…
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Balancing Business, Wellness & Community with Sarah Lee Sullivan
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In this inspiring episode, we welcome Sarah Lee Sullivan, a powerhouse entrepreneur, community leader, and mental wellness advocate. As the CEO and Owner of Solitude Float & Wellness Spa in Traverse City and the Founder of Sullivan Business Services, Sarah has dedicated her career to helping others—whether through holistic wellness, financial guida…
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Rooted Returns: Business, Banking & Life in Traverse City with Alan Zelinski
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A lifelong resident of Northwestern Michigan, [Name] has spent over 25 years immersed in the region’s vibrant business and banking community. A graduate of NMC and Ferris State, he built his career—and his family—in a community where entrepreneurial spirit, strong relationships, and exceptional quality of life go hand in hand. Today, he continues t…
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Three Decades of Friendship, Family & Holistic Living with Lisa
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Some friendships are stitched together through shared passions, long-distance support, and the ups and downs of life—and that’s exactly how my friendship with Lisa has grown over the years. We met during chiropractic school (our husbands were classmates!), and though we landed on opposite coasts, our bond has stayed strong, rooted in faith, family,…
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