The Self-Belief Podcast

Keith Baldwin & Jordanna Cheifetz

We interview business leaders and people of influence in Metro Detroit to discuss their journey to a position of influence in their industries. The times where they had to draw on their reserves of self belief and the solutions they found are investigated with them. Overall, you will get to know our guests on a human level and understand the individual qualities they have that helped shape their behavior and choices on their journey.

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Dr Tony Capone - World Renowned Pediatric Eye Surgeon
May 28 2024
Dr Tony Capone - World Renowned Pediatric Eye Surgeon
Dr. Capone is an internationally recognized clinician, surgeon and educator. He has authored or co-authored over 200 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, book chapters, and publications from clinical trials. He is currently a Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Oakland University, and Professor at the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology, Lugano, Switzerland.He is also Chief clinical Officer for EyeCare Partners. EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Their national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to their patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care, and improve lives.Hear in this episode from the man behind this impressive resume about his road to this specialist profession and what his daily 'focus' is.We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Darryl Woods - Founder of "Fightin' the Good Fight" and "Better Together"
May 7 2024
Darryl Woods - Founder of "Fightin' the Good Fight" and "Better Together"
Imagine being 18 years old with children aged 18 and six months old and hearing the sentence of life without parole, or death while incarcerated as Darryl calls it, being announced by the judge for a crime you didn't commit.If that did not test Darryl's self belief sufficiently, 7 years in to his sentence the original judge said his conviction should not stand however the Michigan Supreme court would not give him a retrial. After exhausting all efforts down that route Darryl ended up staying in prison another 22 years for a total of 29 before he was released by Gov Snyder in 2018.We talk with Darryl about how he found purpose and was active in his kids lives from behind bars. He got an education and became a president of the NAACP while behind bars and created programs such as 'cared straight' for the youth.We discuss the programs Darryl runs today such as Better together where he facilitates fellowship between police officers, gang members and all members of society without labels to help break down barriers.You will hear Darryl's infectious energy as he promotes many projects and initiatives working alongside the Detroit police, business leaders and the community working to have people turn to each other, not on each other.We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Dr Sarah Kirsch - Owner of Balanced Wellness in Berkley MI. Focusing on wellness and business even when you are going through a health crisis.
Apr 30 2024
Dr Sarah Kirsch - Owner of Balanced Wellness in Berkley MI. Focusing on wellness and business even when you are going through a health crisis.
Dr. Sarah Kirsch's journey is an inspiring testament to resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Despite experiencing a sudden health challenge, she didn't let it derail her passion for helping others through her chiropractic and functional medicine practice. Instead, she used her own experience as a patient to enhance her understanding and empathy towards her clients.Her holistic approach to healthcare, influenced by her own positive experience with a chiropractor who looked at her health from a comprehensive perspective, highlights the importance of addressing underlying issues rather than just treating symptoms. By integrating chiropractic care, massage therapy, and functional medicine, Dr. Kirsch provides her patients with a well-rounded approach to wellness.Dr. Kirsch's story serves as a reminder that setbacks can be turned into opportunities for growth and learning. Through her dedication and commitment to her patients, she exemplifies how resilience and a patient-centered approach can lead to success even in the face of challenges. Tune in to her episode to gain insights and inspiration for overcoming obstacles and thriving in both personal and professional endeavors.We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Jason Dungjen - Former Olympic figure skater and current coach/manager at Detroit skating club
Apr 16 2024
Jason Dungjen - Former Olympic figure skater and current coach/manager at Detroit skating club
What does it take to be an Olympian? You may not think that the answer is to take 2 years away from the sport between 18 and 20 years old but this is a part of Jason's story.Jason shares his story about being adopted when he was a few days old and how he went from ice hockey to figure skating, then almost walking away from the sport when he went to college.When he decided to return to it, things were just falling short and he had a gut check moment where he asked himself what were the extra 2% actions he needed to do to effectively give it his all. Once he did that and applied those small changes, he went from finishing 9th in the '94 Olympics to finishing controversially 4th and not 3rd in the '98 Nagano Japan Olympics.Now in the role of a coach, Jason shares what can set some young skaters apart and how he helps teach skaters to thrive in a sport where no matter what you do and control about your training and the routine, the judging is still very subjective and not in the athletes control.If you would like to see one of Jason's Olympics routines here is a Youtube linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raAMeSBybRUWe aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Season 2 wrap up - Lessons from the last 20 minutes
Feb 27 2024
Season 2 wrap up - Lessons from the last 20 minutes
As we wrap up season 2 we go back through some of our guests this season and take lessons from the thoughts they have shared in the last 20 minutes of each of their episodes.We have found that the first part of the interview sets the stage for their story and that in the last 20 minutes people are fully emersed and comfortable. This can be where raw truths and heartfelt reflections take place.While we haven't had time in this wrap up to play exerts from all our interviews, they all had clip worthy segments we could have used.Hear us discuss a few of these exerts and why we chose them.If you have enjoyed this series please give us 5 STARS on Spotify and whatever platform you listen on and help keep spreading the word as we continue to be blown away by the growth of our listening audience.We have a number of great guests lined up for series 3 which will be coming in April.Until then, go back through some episodes you haven't heard yet and if you have any potential guests you want to suggest, please contact on instagram or email hosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comLastly on episode 9 of this season we spoke with Dave Dwaihy of DCFC. Their season opener is March 23rd @4pm and tickets are available on their website. See you in 5 weeks!We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Victoria Eisenmenger - Owner of From the Heart Dog Services (Dog training in Metro Detroit)
Feb 13 2024
Victoria Eisenmenger - Owner of From the Heart Dog Services (Dog training in Metro Detroit)
When is the perfect time to start your own business? I think the general answer I can deduce from many of our guests is, "When it feels right and you can no longer resist the urge to".That moment came for Victoria just after she was married and they were living with her parents for a year while their house was being remodeled. Victoria decided to leave her corporate job she had worked her way up in to start her dog training company.In less than a year Victoria has grown tremendously and is growing her staff. Hear about some of her challenges as well as opportunities she has embraced.Lastly you can also hear some practical dog training tips and some do's and donts. You may even learn some new phrases such as what a 'sniffari' is!We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Keith Baldwin - Owner of Regal Payments
Feb 6 2024
Keith Baldwin - Owner of Regal Payments
"If you can fill the unforgiving minute with 60 seconds worth of distance run - yours is the earth and everything that's in it" - Rudyard KiplingDoing the interviews with our guests on the podcast inspires me as I hear how they overcame challenges and moments of self doubt. A main theme between them all is that they took action. They filled the unforgiving minute with their version of 60 seconds worth of distance runNow for our 25th episode overall, I am on the other side of the microphone. There are many more interesting and inspirational stories than mine but as I look back on my story so far, I am grateful for all the challenges that have shaped me and I feel very fortunate for all the twists and turns that have led me to now.I grew up in South London, England and during and after college I was able to come to America to coach soccer. From coaching soccer in my 20's and many different challenges, twists and turns, I followed opportunities in sales where eventually I made my way to the merchant services industry. After a couple of years running the Midwest for a company I struck out on my own to form Regal Payments in 2009. When doing an interview like this you can always feel, "I should have said this" or "I should have described this better" but ultimately this is not an Abe Lincoln 6 part documentary so I tried to keep it concise and hopefully I was able to paint a picture of my journey so far for people.My last comment is a quote from one of my favorite movies, 'Catch me if you can' that symbolizes hustle , struggle and finding a way through not giving up."Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse, wouldn't quit. He struggled so hard that eventually he churned that cream into butter and crawled out."We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Mark Rieth - Owner Atwater Brewery (2005-2022). Current owner of Ful Beverage and Detroit Liquid Ventures
Jan 30 2024
Mark Rieth - Owner Atwater Brewery (2005-2022). Current owner of Ful Beverage and Detroit Liquid Ventures
Transitioning from the alcoholic beverage world to the Non-Alcoholic business world.Mark is best known for his role with Atwater Brewery, the company he first invested in and later purchased in its entirety. During his two decades at the helm, Mark leveraged his automotive background to help Atwater grow into the fourth largest (of more than 350) craft breweries in Michigan, producing and distributing dozens of beers, plus award-winning hard seltzers, spirits and four unique taphouse destinations. Mark successfully sold his business to Molson Coors in 2020 and then remained as its president for 18 months to ensure a smooth transitionSince then Mark has started Detroit Liquid Ventures and has as a flagship product - Ful non-alcoholic beer. Mark is passionate about producing a great product to fill the demand in the ever growing 'sober curious' market sector.Hear how Mark made Atwater successful, coming through challenges such as being 2 weeks away from closing in 2008, to now deciding when to exit and how to pivot to a fast growing emerging sector worldwide.We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
George Clark - Exonerated after being wrongly imprisoned for 17 years. (accompanied by Valerie Newman)
Jan 9 2024
George Clark - Exonerated after being wrongly imprisoned for 17 years. (accompanied by Valerie Newman)
It is 9 days in to 2024 - how are you resolutions going? Are you sticking to them and going strong working towards your goals?What if I told you it would take 6,415 days before you would achieve your goal? How would you handle that mentally? George Clark had to deal with the mental anguish, sense of injustice and many other challenges when he was sentenced to life in prison. He missed 17 years of his kids lives and his mother died the 3rd year he was in prison.We talk to George about how he kept his self belief, especially when re trails 5 years into his sentence of his fellow exoneree in the case, Kevin Harrington, ended up in a hung jury twice then another conviction on the third time. If Kevin had been exonerated at that time it would have been likely George would have too.We also discuss with George and Valerie about the many mis steps that lead to a conviction of George even though he had an alibi and there was no DNA evidence against no. Listen to George and compare his story to how you would imagine you would cope in the same situation. Also, if you are a person who thinks, "well, there is no smoke without fire" and finds it hard to believe all exonerees are truly innocent, then you need to listen to this.We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Lee Padgett - Owner of Busted Bra Shops - 6 locations in the Midwest
Jan 2 2024
Lee Padgett - Owner of Busted Bra Shops - 6 locations in the Midwest
"When we opened in Detroit there was a population of 700,00 of which 53% were women. That meant there were more boobs than people!" - Lee PadgettHear Lee talk about her inspiration for opening a bra shop in downtown Detroit and her growth since to multiple stores and cities. When Lee ran a coffee shop downtown in the early 2000's, a conversation with a judge who was having an 'emergency bra issue' sowed a seed. That seed would literally wake her up in the middle of the night 5 years later with the idea and conviction to return to Detroit from North Carolina and open a bra shop.It wasn't a straight line to bra shop owner it was one via the Navy, then via being a chemist, to a coffee shop owner and then retail. Hear how Lee made those choices and how personal experiences and tragedy has shaped her and called her to question her previously held definitions of strength and weakness.Sure, the subject matter may not entice our male listeners straight away but I encourage you to listen to get insights on business from Lee. As for insights on bras..... all you need to know is to go ahead get your female significant others a Busted Bra shop gift voucher for Valentines Day!Lastly, Lee has started a hashtag, #doorsnotapps to encourage people to shop local and support local small businesses rather than order online at giant, out of state companies.We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Dave Dwaihy - Co Founder and Co Owner of Detroit City Football Club
Dec 19 2023
Dave Dwaihy - Co Founder and Co Owner of Detroit City Football Club
The story of DCFC has been well publicized nationally and internationally however Dave, who rarely gives interviews, shares a number of new perspectives on the DCFC journey since himself and Sean Mann started loosely discussing forming a soccer team back at Kalamazoo college, Michigan.Since 2012 DCFC has become emblematic of the city's growth and in some ways, just literally like their mascot uniform, it has emerged from a dumpster, starting from scratch and going from strength to strength.Dave talks about the philosophy of their ownership since their first match at Cass Tech where they embodied the concept of, "Our supporters are the life of the party and we are just the hosts". The club motto, Passion for Our City, Passion for the Game, evokes the three ideas the grassroots organization was built upon: to satisfy the demand for soccer in downtown Detroit, represent the city in a positive light, and build community through “the beautiful game.”Now the club, that is well known for its raucous atmospheres, plays in the second tier of North American soccer and Dave is not only an owner but also the head coach of the DCFC women's team.Hear Dave get personal and talk about what the growth has meant to him, his family, his friends, and what he hopes he and the club will keep bringing and contributing to the city as a whole.We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver
Ryan Cooley - Co founder of Slows BBQ and owner of O'Connor Real Estate in Corktown, Detroit
Dec 12 2023
Ryan Cooley - Co founder of Slows BBQ and owner of O'Connor Real Estate in Corktown, Detroit
Imagine in 2023 standing on Michigan Avenue in the middle of the day opposite Grand Central station in Corktown Detroit and only seeing about 1 car every 10 minutes. That was the scene 20 years ago.There were no cocktail bars, restaurants and modern condos. Corktown and downtown Detroit was a place many stayed away from. Ryan and his brother Phil saw opportunity and purchased a building for $40,000 which they then built out a number of businesses into, including Slows BBQ. Slows started to gain some local and national attention as they and a few others became the green shoots of growth in a city that had been arid for too long.Even though Slows started doing well, it certainly wasn't plain sailing without a number of challenges.Hear how Ryan has been a driving force for growth in Downtown Detroit and specifically Corktown over the last 20 years. His company, O'Connor Real Estate does commercial and residential real estate and he has been a resource for many businesses as they decide on the best location.Ryan is more excited than ever about the growth of the city and he shares some of his favorite places you should visit next time you are downtown.We aim for you to enjoy each episode as we talk to people from a wide array of industries.If we have achieved our aim and you are enjoying these discussions then please like, subscribe, share and give us a high star rating.Please feel free to contact us athosts@selfbeliefpodcast.comInstagram - theselfbeliefpodcastFacebook - Self Belief Podcastwww.selfbeliefpodcast.comsponsored by Regal Payments - helping businesses enhance their customers payment experiencewww.regalpayments.comJAC Digital - Helping design and execute on all your social media marketing needswww.jacdigitalmedia.comOffice Evolution Troy - Professional co working space at I 75 and Big Beaver