Samer Georges, co-founder of Ya Salsa and creator of House of Godfather, shares how a simple love for dance grew into a 22-year nonprofit movement rooted in community, inclusivity, and joy. From his early days performing to building a space where dancers from all backgrounds come together, Samer opens up about the lessons he’s learned on leadership, mentorship, and staying true to your purpose. He also talks about the evolution of Latin dance culture in Michigan, the art of connection on the dance floor, and how creating safe, elegant, and welcoming spaces continues to drive his purpose today.

Find Samer here:

www.yasalsa.org

www.houseofgodfather.com

https://www.instagram.com/houseofgodfather/

YA Socials are the last Sunday of every month in Troy, Michigan

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Samer's Story

06:54 - Lessons from 22 Years of Salsa

09:51 - Introducing the House of Godfather

11:49 - Coffee, Music, and Fatherhood

19:24 - Dance and Connection

22:50 - Where to Find Ya Salsa and Future Events

Annie shares the real story behind Wolf & Rebel — a business that began with hand‑stamped keychains and a converted school bus, and grew into one of Windsor’s most creative community hubs. She opens up about the early days of traveling across Canada, the surprising ease of leasing her first storefront, and the emotional highs and lows of navigating competitiveness, burnout, and the pandemic. Annie talks about evolving her business through vintage vinyl, a matcha bar, local partnerships, and her constant search for products that feel authentic to her vision. She also reflects on rediscovering creativity, teaching Pilates, and learning to reconnect with herself after years of pouring everything into her shop. It’s a story of resilience, reinvention, and staying true to what lights you up.

Where to find Annie:
https://www.instagram.com/shopwolfandrebel
https://www.instagram.com/moonimatcha/
https://www.wolfandrebel.com/

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Annie's Story
04:40 – The Matcha Bar & New Additions
07:58 – Products That Didn’t Sell
09:49 – Partnerships, Local Makers & Blind Date Books
12:52 – Creativity, Work & Finding Herself Again
14:59 – How Pilates Changed Her Body After Kids
17:04 – Where to Find Wolf & Rebel

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What starts as a petty attempt to annoy an ex-girlfriend turns into an unexpected creative awakening. In this episode, Rob shares the true story of how volunteering for high school morning announcements spiraled into a full-blown show—complete with writers’ rooms, recurring characters, and a student-led petition to put him back on the air after he was kicked off. Along the way, Rob reflects on discipline, creative risk-taking, finding your voice early, and why sometimes the most meaningful work comes from simply following what feels fun. This is a story about creativity, momentum, and discovering that your voice can reach further than you ever imagined.

Find Rob here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566118422354

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Rob's Story
11:29 – How to Build a Creative Career (Without Quitting Too Soon)
16:35 – The Power of Open Mics and Live Performance
19:04 – A Creative Brain That Never Turns Off
21:26 – The Role of Creative Role Models
24:15 – Ghost Stories, One-Person Shows, and Creative Sustainability

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