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June 15, 202612 min
100% Hustle - Julissa Munsters - Movement as Leadership: Building Strength in Business and Life
100% Hustle Podcast
Guest: Julissa Munsters
Movement as Leadership: Building Strength in Business and Life
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Julissa Munsters is the founder of METHOD Pilates & Fitness and a STOTT Certified Pilates Instructor who believes movement has the power to change how people feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. She works with clients of all ages and fitness levels, helping them build strength, move with confidence, and reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.
Known for her thoughtful approach and genuine care for her clients, Julissa combines Pilates, strength training, and functional movement to help people feel stronger, more capable, and more at ease in their everyday lives. Whether someone is looking to improve mobility, reduce aches and pains, regain energy, or simply feel healthier as they get older, she creates sessions that are personalized, encouraging, and effective.
Clients are drawn to Julissa for her ability to make fitness feel approachable without lowering the standard. Her goal isn’t perfection; it’s helping people feel good in their bodies and continue doing the things they love for years to come.
June 12, 20266 min
Michigan Business Beat | Steve Hall, My Community Dental Centers, Expanding Access Across Michigan
Steve Hall, newly appointed CEO of My Community Dental Centers, joins Michigan Business Beat to discuss his transition from Board Chair to CEO, expanding access to affordable dental care, improving patient outcomes, strengthening workforce health, and advancing MCDC's mission of serving communities across Michigan through patient-centered care and public health leadership.
In the conversation with Jeffrey Mosher, they covered these questions:
You spent nearly a decade on MCDC’s Board of Directors, including five years as Board Chair. How does that experience prepare you to step into the CEO role, and what are your top priorities as you begin leading the organization?
MCDC serves more than 80,000 patients through 28 dental centers across Michigan. What are the biggest challenges and opportunities you see in expanding access to affordable dental care today?
Employers increasingly recognize that oral health impacts workforce productivity and overall well-being. How does MCDC's mission contribute to healthier communities and a stronger workforce?
You bring a long background in public health leadership. How will that perspective influence MCDC's strategy for improving patient outcomes and addressing healthcare access gaps across Michigan?
As you begin this leadership transition, what message would you like to share with patients, community partners, healthcare providers, and business leaders about MCDC's vision for the future?
My Community Dental Centers Appoints Steve C. Hall as Chief Executive Officer
PETOSKEY, Mich., May 2026 – My Community Dental Centers (MCDC), one of Michigan’s largest nonprofit dental organizations, has appointed Steve C. Hall as Chief Executive Officer. Steve previously served on MCDC’s Board of Directors from 2016 to 2025, including five years as Board Chair, and brings extensive experience in public health leadership, healthcare administration, and organizational strategy. Steve will continue to reinforce MCDC’s commitment to equitable, patient-centered dental services across Michigan.
“On behalf of MCDC leadership, we are honored to pass the reins of Chief Executive Officer off to one of our longtime organizational partners and former board leader, Steve,” said Interim Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Messana. “Serving our patients in this role is an invaluable experience, and I am confident that as CEO, Steve will do an amazing job.
With more than two decades of public health leadership experience, Steve C. Hall has served as Health Officer for the Central Michigan District Health Department, leading efforts to improve community health outcomes and strengthen access to care across the region.
“After years of immersing myself in this organization and serving at the board level, I am honored and excited to work more closely with this team,” said CEO, Steve C. Hall. “With my background in public health and experience as Board Chair, I look forward to working with an organization and my fellow leadership team members to build on patient access and continue to support the incredible team at MCDC. I thank the MCDC team for the opportunity to serve Michigan communities in this role and look forward to what is next.”
In the months ahead, Steve will begin an intentional onboarding and transition process focused on listening, learning, and building relationships with team members, partners, and community stakeholders across MCDC’s service areas. Interim Chief Executive Officer and board member since 2017, Jerry Messana, will continue on as Interim CEO through August and will remain actively engaged during the transition to help ensure continuity and long-term success.
June 2, 20268 min
Michigan Business Beat | Laketa Henderson, SBA, Detroit Supplier Matchmaking & Patriot Pitch
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Laketa Henderson, Michigan District Director, SBA, U.S. Small Business Administration, Detroit, MI.
The SBA’s second Supplier Matchmaking Expo of the year is fast approaching – this Friday in Detroit, in fact. Remind us why the SBA is doing this and why matchmaking events are so important to the health of the American small business dream?
The event emphasizes strengthening U.S. supply chains and “Made in America” partnerships. What opportunities does that create specifically for Michigan manufacturers and suppliers?
Speaking of “Made in America,” our nation is celebrating Freedom 250 this year. Is the SBA doing anything special? A Patriot Pitch Competition? What is it, what can businesses win, and how can they apply?
There are several stages of judging, but competitors have to get by the first round. What are judges looking for from the first-round contestants that will move them on to the “Road to 68”?
The criteria judging panels are looking at are:
A) Strengthening American competitiveness
B) Small Business “punching above its weight.”
C) Economic impact and quality jobs
D) Business fundamentals and execution readiness
Why these four things in particular?
The prize pool is $1 Million. How is that broken down between the final five winners?
May 22, 20269 min
Michigan Business Beat | Brad Zaun, SBA, Detroit Supplier Matchmaking Expo Opportunities June 5th
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Brad Zaun, Acting Regional Great Lakes Administrator, US SBA - Small Business Administration.
There were several questions he wanted to find out about from Brad in this conversation.
The 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo is focused on connecting suppliers directly with major buyers. Why are events like this becoming increasingly important for small and midsize businesses trying to grow?
This year’s expo includes one-on-one matchmaking meetings with corporate and government buyers. How can businesses best prepare to make the most of those conversations?
The event emphasizes strengthening U.S. supply chains and “Made in America” partnerships. What opportunities does that create for Michigan manufacturers and suppliers specifically?
Many smaller businesses may assume supplier expos are only for large manufacturers. What types of companies should really consider attending this event, and why?
Beyond networking, what long-term business value can companies gain from participating in the Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit on June 5th?
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The upcoming SBA Supplier Matchmaking Expo taking place Friday, June 5, 2026.
Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators, Michigan Small Business Development Center, and DTMB - Central Procurement Services, the event is designed to connect suppliers directly with corporate and government buyers looking to strengthen U.S. supply chains.
Brad explains why matchmaking events are increasingly valuable for small and midsize businesses, how companies can prepare for one-on-one buyer meetings, and what “Made in America” initiatives could mean for Michigan manufacturers and suppliers. The conversation also highlights how businesses beyond traditional manufacturing can benefit from attending and building long-term partnerships.
Registration for the event at Motor City Casino is available at Supplier Matchmaking Expo Registration
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-supplier-matchmaking-expo-tickets-1986269266846?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=chatgpt.com
May 21, 20267 min
Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works Association, Workforce Development
Chris Holman welcomes Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI.
Chris Holman of Michigan Business Beat interviews Ryan Hundt, CEO of the Michigan Works! Association, about the organization's upcoming 2025 Annual Conference in Kalamazoo — the first time the event has been held there since 2019. The conference features three keynote speakers covering AI and innovation, people-centered management, and Michigan labor market trends, with a reception planned at the Gilmore Car Museum. Hundt highlights the ongoing support of key sponsors including the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Consumers Energy Foundation, and NGen, noting their contributions are essential to putting on the event. He emphasizes that amid federal funding cuts and economic headwinds, the conference will focus on how workforce development organizations can collaborate more efficiently, expand apprenticeships, and better serve underserved populations to strengthen Michigan's economy.
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May 21, 20266 min
Michigan Business Beat | Roger Curtis, Youth Solutions, Career-Focused Education
Chris Holman welcomes Roger Curtis, Executive Director, Youth Solutions, Benton Harbor, MI.
Chris Holman of Michigan Business Beat interviews Roger Curtis, Executive Director of Youth Solutions, a Benton Harbor-based organization working at the intersection of education and workforce development to help young people across Michigan discover career pathways. Over 16 years, Youth Solutions has impacted more than 39,000 students through data-driven, curriculum-backed programs delivered by around 160 trained specialists, with a particular focus on at-risk and first-generation post-secondary youth. Curtis shares the breaking news that the Jobs for Michigan's Graduates program achieved a 100% graduation rate this year — a first in the organization's history. He also describes the Foundations program, which works to transform entire school cultures around career-focused education, noting that 82% of surveyed students said they'd be more engaged if they understood how their coursework connected to career pathways.
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May 21, 20266 min
Michigan Business Beat | Tim Daman, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Regional Economic Growth
Chris Holman welcomes Tim Daman, President and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Lansing, MI.
Chris Holman of Michigan Business Beat interviews Tim Daman, President and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, about the highlights of their Lansing Economic Club season, which featured speakers including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a women's leadership panel, the Canadian Consul General, and MSU basketball figures Tom Izzo and Mike Garland. Daman outlines the upcoming fall lineup, including programs on NIL and college athletics, Fraunhofer's diamond coating technologies at MSU, regional economic growth, and a year-end financial forecast. He also reflects on the Chamber's broader mission, noting that post-COVID engagement is returning to pre-pandemic levels across events, leadership programs, and networking. On the national front, Daman highlights tariff uncertainty and the "Big Beautiful Bill" as top concerns, particularly its potential impact on higher education institutions like Michigan State University.
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May 21, 20267 min
Michigan Business Beat | Erin Kaylor, Biggby Coffee, President's Vision
Chris Holman welcomes Erin Kaylor, President, Biggby Coffee, East Lansing, MI.
Erin Kaylor, the newly appointed president of Biggby Coffee in East Lansing, spoke with Michigan Business Beat about her vision for the rapidly growing franchise, which recently expanded to 438 locations across 13 states. Drawing on two decades of experience at McDonald's, she plans to focus on unified brand messaging and supporting franchisee profitability through financial coaching and mentorship. Kaylor outlined a growth strategy centered on expanding southward and toward the coasts, while also maximizing sales within existing locations. She also highlighted Biggby's commitment to sourcing coffee sustainably by purchasing directly from small producers, and noted that co-founders Bob Fish and Mike McFall continue to play active roles in the company's mission and entrepreneurial culture.
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May 21, 20267 min
Michigan Business Beat | Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works Association, Impact Awards
Chris Holman welcomes Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works Association, Lansing, MI.
Ryan Hundt, CEO of the Michigan Works Association, joined Michigan Business Beat to discuss the organization's annual Impact Awards, held at Heritage Hall in Lansing, which celebrate standout success stories from across the Michigan Works network in all 83 counties. The event honored 16 winners — including businesses, job seekers, and community partners — and featured support from notable figures such as Senator Gary Peters, named the 2023 Legislator of the Year. Highlighted stories included Michigan Works West Central funding road patrol and paramedic training to bolster local public safety staffing, and West Michigan Works helping an individual named Shalondria Jackson overcome transportation and certification barriers to advance her healthcare career. Capital Area Michigan Works was also recognized for helping a refugee from Afghanistan — who had suffered significant personal tragedy — connect with the resources and employment support needed to rebuild his professional life in the U.S.
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May 21, 20266 min
Michigan Business Beat | Kim Bode, 8THIRTYFOUR, Women-Owned Small Business of the Year Award
Chris Holman welcomes Kim Bode, Owner, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI.
Kim Bode, owner of 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications in Grand Rapids, was recently honored as Women-Owned Small Business of the Year at the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala — her second recognition at the event, having also received a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award in 2021. She founded the communications agency 17 years ago after noticing a lack of women in leadership roles in her field and deciding to forge her own path. Beyond running her agency, she is currently leading a Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship through the Small Business Association of Michigan, focused on supporting second-stage women-owned businesses navigate the challenges of growth. She emphasized that second stage — when a business has employees and real growth costs — is often the hardest and least-supported phase, and she hopes to help other women-owned companies find the right resources to reach the next level.
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