Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh

Ep. 55 - Yorg Detroit: Rock Star, Filmmaker, Storyteller & Detroit Creative Icon

In Episode 55 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Detroit musician, filmmaker, photographer, and content creator Yorg Kerasiotis — better known as Yo

Ep. 54 - Mark Rieth: Building, Selling & Buying Back Atwater Brewery - Lessons in Entrepreneurship

In Episode 54 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Detroit entrepreneur Mark Rieth, the businessman behind Atwater Brewery, FÜL Beverage, and the revi

Ep 53 - Jared Kozinn: The Business of College Sports & the Future of MSU Athletics

In Episode 53 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Jared Kozinn, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Spartan Ventures at Michigan State Athletic

Ep 52 - Ellsworth Miller: Becoming a CEO Overnight, Learning to Lead & the Power of Stoicism

In Episode 52 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Ellsworth Miller of Ellsworth Cutting Tools for an inspiring conversation about unexpected leadersh

Ep. 51 - Moe Norris: From the Detroit Lions to a Bigger Purpose Beyond Football

In Episode 51 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with former Detroit Lions defensive back Moe Norris for a conversation about football, resilience, famil

Ep 50 - Rod Arroyo: Uncovering the Lost Stories That Shaped Detroit

Episode 50 of the Enthusiastic Life Podcast features Rod Arroyo - founder of Detroit Legacy Tours, urban planner, photographer, and passionate student of Detroit history.

Ep 49 - Chris Moyer: How PR Shapes What We See, Hear & Believe

What shapes the way we see the world — and who shapes the message? This week, Brendan sits down with Chris Moyer, communications strategist, public speaker, and host of

Ep 48 - Vina Taylor: Building The Zealous Root, Beating Cancer & Creating a Culture That’s Contagious

In Episode 48 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with entrepreneur and founder of The Zealous Root, Vina Taylor. Vina shares the journey behind building

Ep 47 - Angela Gargano: From Biochemist to 6x American Ninja Warrior

In Episode 47 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with 6x American Ninja Warrior competitor, former biochemist, entrepreneur and keynote speaker Angela Ga

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