Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh

Ep 46 - Hank Winchester: From Action News to Building Detroit’s Next Big Podcast

In Episode 46 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Emmy Award-winning Detroit TV reporter and longtime media personality Hank Winchester. Hank looks

Ep 45 - John Rutherford: From Touring With Bob Seger to Saving an Iconic Detroit Institution

In Episode 45 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Detroit musician, entrepreneur and Cadieux Cafe co-owner John Rutherford. John shares the incredib

Ep 44 - Scott Hanoian: Playing for Presidents & Performing on the World’s Greatest Stages

In Episode 44 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with conductor, organist and lifelong musician Scott Hanoian. Scott shares the incredible journey music

Ep 43 - The Mailbag: Adulthood, the Internet, Conspiracies & the Lives We Thought We’d Have

In Episode 43 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, there’s no guest — Brendan and producer Ryan sit down together to answer questions submitted by the audience. What starts

Ep. 42 — Christy McDonald: 30 Years Covering Detroit, Reinvention & Life Beyond the News Desk

Episode DescriptionIn Episode 42 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Emmy Award-winning journalist Christy McDonald, whose career has spanned more th

Ep 41 - Reimer Priester: The Art of Building Community, One Space at a Time

In Episode 41 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with entrepreneur and restaurateur Reimer Priester, founder of Café Sous Terre, Café Un Deux Trois, and

Ep 40 - Paddy Lynch: From Mortician to Preserving Detroit’s Iconic Institutions

In Episode 40, Brendan sits down with one of the most fascinating storytellers we’ve had on the podcast — Paddy Lynch. Paddy is a mortician working in his family’s busin

Ep 39 - Rachel Adenaas: From Mrs. Michigan to Motherhood, Pageants & an Unbelievable Love Story

In Episode 39, Brendan sits down with Rachel Adenaas, former Mrs. Michigan-America, for a conversation that goes far beyond the pageant stage. Rachel shares her journey

Ep 38 — Josh Gershonowicz: What Happens After You Sell Your Company?

In Episode 38, Brendan sits down with Josh Gershonowicz, founder, entrepreneur, and advertising executive, for a candid conversation about life, business, and what comes

Ep 37 - Amy Peterson: Turning Detroit’s Iconic Landmarks into Jewelry

In Episode 37, Brendan sits down with Amy Peterson, co-founder and CEO of Rebel Nell, for a conversation about vision, resilience, and building something meaningful. Amy

Ep 36 - Matt Pepper: Can Pets Actually Make a City Happier?

In Episode 36, Brendan sits down with Matt Pepper, CEO of Michigan Humane, for a conversation about the powerful role animals play in shaping stronger, healthier communit

Ep 35 - Sean Mann: From Neighborhood Soccer League to Detroit City FC

In Episode 35, Brendan sits down with Sean Mann, co-founder and CEO of Detroit City FC, for a deep dive into one of the most unique and community-driven stories in Americ

Ep 34 - Marie Wallace: From France to Detroit, Building The French Cow & Chasing a Dream

In Episode 34, Brendan sits down with Marie Wallace, founder of Detroit’s beloved crepe shop, The French Cow, for a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is unexpected.

Ep 33 - Eric Larson: A Life in Real Estate, Building Detroit & Generational Lessons

In Episode 33, Brendan sits down with Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership and a longtime leader in real estate development and urban revitalization. Eri

Ep 32 - Dawn Riley: First Woman to Win an America’s Cup & Sail Around the World Twice

In Episode 32, Brendan sits down with Dawn Riley, one of the most accomplished sailors in the history of the sport. A four-time competitor in the America’s Cup—the oldes

Ep 31 - Brendan Walsh: From Host to Guest - Life, Podcasting & What Matters Most

For the first time, Brendan Walsh — the host and founder of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast — steps into the guest seat as Ryan takes over the mic. This conversation pulls

Ep 30 - Matt Loria: AI, Cybersecurity, Podcasting & the Power of Modern Leadership

In Episode 30, Brendan sits down with Matt Loria, CEO and Managing Partner of Auxiom, to talk about the journey from early sales roles to building and leading a high-perf

Ep 29 - Cathy Harber: Reinventing Yourself Through Social Media & Content Creation

In Episode 29, Brendan sits down with Cathy Harber, a Grosse Pointe-based realtor who has completely redefined what it looks like to succeed in real estate today. Cathy

Ep 28 - Erik Meier: Sales, Leadership & Coaching Teams to Perform at a Higher Level

In Episode 28, Brendan sits down with Erik Meier, CEO of Sandler Training by EAM Consulting Group, to talk about what it really takes to succeed in sales, leadership, and

Ep 27 - Ashok Sivanand: Life After Exit, Startups, Mindfulness & Building What’s Next

In Episode 27, Brendan sits down with Ashok Sivanand, a tech founder who has experienced the full arc of building, scaling, and ultimately exiting a company — and is now