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Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ July 12, 2026
Episode 647
July 12, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about the long history and growth of a local family-owned truck repair business, the Michigan Shakespeare Festi…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ Alex Wright
Episode 646
July 12, 2026 ~ Alex Wright, co-founder of Detroit City FC, discusses the club’s growth and strong ties to the local community as interest in soccer …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ Janice Blixt
Episode 645
July 12, 2026 ~ Janice Blixt, the artistic director of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, discusses the company’s move to the Hillbury Gateway Theate…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ Bill Kerry
Episode 644
June 12, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with Bill Kerry, the owner of Kerry Brothers Truck Repair, a business that's been operating in Detroit since 19…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ July 5, 2026
Episode 643
July 5, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas introduces Father John Phelps, the founder of Life Directions, a nonprofit that helps young people in Detroit. She als…
3 months ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ Mark Rieth
Episode 642
July 5, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas introduces Mark Rieth, a Detroit entrepreneur who recently reacquired Atwater Brewery. Mark Reith shares his journey o…
3 months ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ Jared Fleisher
Episode 641
July 5, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with Jared Fleisher, Bedrock CEO, about the Gratiot Life Sciences building, which will be the region’s first com…
3 months ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ Joe Hooks
Episode 640
July 5, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas welcomes Joe Hooks to the show. He is a professional golfer who will play in the Rocket Classic this year. Hosted by S…
3 months ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ John Phelps
Episode 639
July 5, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas welcomes Father John Phelps, president and CEO of Life Directions, a nonprofit started in 1973 to address youth violen…
3 months ago
Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ June 28, 2026
Episode 635
June 28, 2026 ~ Host Ann Thomas introduces guests discussing summer programs, the Detroit Opera’s summer park performances, the Michigan Science Cent…
3 months, 1 week ago