This year has been a year of growth for each of us. It’s hard to believe it’s over. I used this year as an opportunity to make new friends, find what drives me, what inspires me, and what allows me to serve others. I have done all of those things and more.
As I reflect on […]
As fellows we’re asked to write about our experiences in the city. Most of the posts I’ve written thus far have been positive in nature. This month I’m taking a different spin because I think it’s only fair to highlight some of the not so great things about Detroit that many don’t like to talk […]
It’s easy to get caught up in our day to day routines to the point where we put off things that we really want to do. One of my pressing goals has been to explore more of Michigan. This goal started even before moving to Detroit was a reality. Michigan has so many tourist destinations […]
If you knew me, you would know that I like to run. Through running, I’ve explored many cities, domestically and abroad. Running has given me many chances to understand the geography of a place. Through running I’ve found safe spaces and not so safe spaces, hidden public art, wanderers, locals and tourists. I’ve been asked […]
Spring has finally sprung upon us here in Detroit. I couldn’t be more grateful! The frigid winter left me daydreaming about seasonal change, crisp morning air, and the sun warming the earth. Seasonal change is what I love about the Midwest. Seasons aren’t the only thing that change, people do too. The Midwestern spirit and […]
Leadership. A skill. A characteristic. A value. A trait that (in my opinion) bears more value than any other. As I reflect on my mere 20-something years of existence, I’m reminded of the great leaders who have taught me, trained me, and taken me under their wings. I’ve learned a great many life lessons in […]
I’m the type of person who likes to write lists. I thought this might be the perfect time to jot down a few things as it’s still at the start of the New Year. This list is much more for me than it is for those reading this blog and this is partly because I need to […]
Little did I know that I would be learning a life lesson the day after our second challenge partnering with Vehicles for Change. We just spent a rigorous five weeks empathizing, ideating, and designing strategies for VFC to be implemented in Detroit. To be quite frank I was ready for the weekend. I was tired, […]
I’ve never been one to boast about the things that I’ve done. When asked to address a room full of people for Challenge Detroit’s Year Three Kickoff event I was humbled at first, then anxiety and panic consumed me with the thought of me addressing a crowd full of people who didn’t know what […]
Detroit and I have a few things in common— we’re rough around the edges, we have difficulty in conveying our personal story, and we’re deeply proud of what we’ve done, how far we’ve come, and hopeful and deeply committed to the future.
While riding the People Mover to the Red Wings v. Maple Leafs game (both […]