In this episode of So-Called Discoveries, I walk into small, independent businesses in Midtown Detroit and spontaneously interview the individuals behind them!

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BUSINESSES INTERVIEWED:

RUNdetroit: https://www.run-detroit.com

Source Booksellers: https://www.sourcebooksellers.com

Marcus Market: https://www.instagram.com/marcusmarket

Casa de Fleur: https://www.instagram.com/_casadefleur_

Bangkok 96: https://www.b96streetfood.com

David Vintage: https://www.davidvintage.com

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:14) RUNdetroit

(07:32) Source Booksellers

(14:22) Marcus Market

(17:34) Chasing your dream

(18:36) Detroit Shipping Co.

(20:50) David Vintage (part 1)

(18:34) Casa de Fleur

(22:32) Bangkok 96

(29:20) David Vintage (part 2)

(35:08) Conclusion

In this episode, we learn from emotional intelligence and leadership coach, Catherine Cruveillier! Catherine is the founder of Planet Emotions, which guides innovative leaders and their teams into extraordinary performance, higher profit, and net positive impact. Our wide-ranging chat features discussion on emotions, feelings, vision, personal development, darkness, fear, empathy, and compassion.

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Planet Emotions: https://planetemotions.com

Timestamps: 

[0:00:00] Welcome

[0:01:20] Catherine Cruveillier

[0:19:01] Emotions, attraction, patterns, behavior

[0:24:55] Is this good or bad?

[0:27:50] Catherine's education and early professional experience

[0:37:07] Planet Emotions, dreams, personal development stages, strategic planning, vision

[0:51:35] Planning your perfect day

[0:54:10] Feelings, discomfort, messages, moving on

[1:01:57] An existing example

[1:12:53] Feeling, thinking, communication

[1:19:09] Fear

[1:23:30] Darkness, empathy, compassion

[1:30:33] Final words from Catherine

In this episode, I sit with Breeze and Sa'bree, the owners of Immense Films! We discuss their writing, directing, acting, and overall film experience. I watched a couple films they've worked on ("Red Flagz" and "Chasing the Ghost") and give my thoughts. We learn the filmmaking process, from script to distribution, and hear the Immense vision driving the independent duo. We discuss advice for creatives and people with ideas, as well as being open to receiving in life. 

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Connect with IMMENSE FILMS: immensefilmss@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/immensefilms

https://www.instagram.com/breezethedirector

https://www.instagram.com/nzuri__

Stream films discussed:

Nasty: https://tubitv.com/movies/714158/nasty

Red Flagz: https://tubitv.com/movies/693212/red-flagz

Chasing the Ghost: https://tubitv.com/movies/697474/chasing-the-ghost

Detroit theaters discussed:

https://belairluxurycinema.com

https://www.cinemadetroit.org

Timestamps: 

[0:00:00] Welcome

[0:02:17] SA’BREE & BREEZE of IMMENSE FILMS

[0:17:42] Genre

[0:20:25] Pushback

[0:26:41] ENERGY script, preproduction, funding story

[0:32:55] Receiving, openness, partners

[0:35:30] LiT TV

[0:39:03] Casting, rehearsals, filming, editing

[0:47:34] Premieres, Detroit theaters, streaming

[0:51:15] The IMMENSE FILMS vision

[1:00:34] Quick rant on Instagram guidelines

[1:01:54] Affirmations for black girls and boys

[1:03:35] Advice for creative people with ideas

[1:10:17] He who opens himself to GOD

[1:12:00] Final words from BREEZE & SA’BREE

[1:13:00] This will go down in HISTORY

In this episode, I approach So-Called Strangers in New York City and ask for quick conversations. The results were lovely! The final few minutes feature a behind-the-scenes chat with a couple former strangers, captured by their video camera and sent to me.

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Behind-the-scenes chat (video): https://youtu.be/xS8rbeTfdAY

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Timestamps: 

[00:00] Introduction

[02:11] Skater girls, just do it, protect your peace and energy

[05:25] Superhero, life is beautiful, keep going, never stop

[06:33] Find a cute animal, or at least some joy

[09:09] Questions on my finances from a finance influencer, invest in your financial education

[12:34] Chess in the park, learn openings and endgames, do what you are good at AND what you love

[15:53] A new enterprise in an emerging industry

[18:47] Find something that gets you moving

[21:22] Meow

[24:29] Skater boys, follow your dreams, don't give up

[27:29] Feed the birds, live free

[32:09] A quick aside...

[33:12] BONUS: behind-the-scenes chat on So-Called Discoveries

In this episode, I visit my favorite Detroit pizza shop, Sicily's Pizzeria! I sit with the owner, Ali Beydoun, and discuss his immigrant journey from Lebanon to Southwest Detroit, The American Dream, and the perfect pizza experience. We also discuss hard work, commitment, passion, pride, and being well-equipped in this world.

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~ Connect with Sicily's Pizzeria ~

3554 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48216

https://sicilysdetroit.com

https://www.instagram.com/sicilysdetroit/

https://www.facebook.com/sicilysdetroit/

~ Timestamps ~

[00:00] Introduction

[01:38] Welcome to Sicily's Pizzeria

[02:16] Ali knows his customers

[04:05] The perfect pizza experience

[09:41] Sicily's sourdough, cheese, and other high quality ingredients

[13:11] Growing up in Lebanon

[17:45] Ali's American Dream over time

[20:06] Ali's start in the U.S.

[22:16] Take life seriously and have pride in what you do

[26:49] The path to pizza

[31:15] Passion can bloom from hard work and commitment

[33:58] Words of wisdom, and Ali's hopes for his daughters

[39:07] A wholesome moment

[39:50] Conclusion

In this episode, we learn about Orangetheory from Coach Anna Eller! Anna entered fitness through her dance career, which includes dancing professionally for the Detroit Pistons. More recently, she has been Head Trainer at the Orangetheory studio in Detroit, MI, which is how we met. We discuss what Orangetheory is, the benefits of heart rate training, and advice for beginners. We also discuss her new role at a different Orangetheory studio in Ann Arbor, MI.

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Connect with Coach Anna: shahinian.anna@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/__annaeller/

https://www.facebook.com/anna.shahinian

Find an Orangetheory: https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/locations?referralUUID=0fcd49cc-7e3e-475b-be7e-6fa763547c21&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=adb&utm_term=corporate&utm_campaign=1--MemberReferral&utm_content

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[04:45] What is Orangetheory?

[05:53] Heart rate training and zones

[08:04] Coach Anna's fitness story and career

[14:28] Functional strength, longevity, and "more life"

[16:50] Orangetheory workout structure and style

[18:17] Getting started with Orangetheory

[20:26] Community and experience

[22:58] Rest days

[26:22] OT benchmarks and signature workouts

[29:16] Advice for beginners

[31:20] Support systems

[34:55] Health outside the gym

[37:46] How Anna and Anthony include Orangetheory workouts in their routine

[40:28] Advice for aspiring coaches and trainers

[43:28] How Anna stays up to date

[44:43] Anna's future as a coach

[46:04] Final words from Coach Anna

[46:33] Conclusion

[47:33] Lastly...

In the 10th episode of So-Called Discoveries, we reflect on the show thus far, including The Effective Executive, The War of Art, my story, Naval Ravikant, and Marcus Aurelius. I discuss plans for the show's growth, and tease the next episode (our first guest!). I also give thoughts on how to kick ass in 2023 by focusing on the little things. Happy New Year!

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:42] The show thus far

[14:30] The show must go on

[22:56] Kick ass in 2023

[29:13] That's Enough / Happy New Year / Bye