Enthusiastic Life | with Brendan Walsh

In Episode 55 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Detroit musician, filmmaker, photographer, and content creator Yorg Kerasiotis — better known as Yorg Detroit — for a conversation about music, creativity, storytelling, social media, and the city that inspires it all. Yorg's creative journey began on stage, playing in bands and touring across the country. But over time, his passion for music evolved into a new creative pursuit: capturing the artists, performances, and per...

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 revival of Velvet Peanut Butter, for a fascinating conversation about entrepreneurship, taking risks, building great brands, and betting on yourself. Mark's entrepreneurial journey began with a simple homebrewing kit and a passion for making beer. After building a career in the automotive industry, he decided to take a chance on ...

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 Athletics, for a fascinating conversation about career reinvention, the business of sports, and the future of college athletics. Jared shares his journey through the professional sports industry, including leadership roles with organizations like the Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Arizona Coyotes, and the decisions that ultim...

In Episode 52 of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, Brendan sits down with Ellsworth Miller of Ellsworth Cutting Tools for an inspiring conversation about unexpected leadership, entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, and the wisdom of Stoicism. Ellsworth was working in his father's cutting tool manufacturing business when his father's passing suddenly thrust him into a leadership role he had never been trained for. Faced with the responsibility of running the family business, Ellsworth had to learn...

Episode 50 of the Enthusiastic Life Podcast features Rod Arroyo - founder of Detroit Legacy Tours, urban planner, photographer, and passionate student of Detroit history. Rod joins Brendan for a fascinating look at the city of Detroit - from the decisions that shaped its streets, neighborhoods, infrastructure, and architecture to the people and culture that made the city what it is today. In this episode: What makes Detroit different from other American citiesThe history behind Detroit's plan...