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Robyn and Melissa Childers, owners of Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness.

LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Metro Detroit you should know about

In celebration of Pride Month, here are some businesses owned by folks in the LGBTQ+ community that you should check out.

Randi Rossario Maples holding her newly launched book "Sis I Get It!"
Detroit influencer’s new book, “Sis, I Get It” explores black girl empowerment and sisterhood

Randi Rossario Maples, Detroit's most followed influencer, has authored several books focusing on co-parenting and the art of goal setting. In her latest publication, “Sis, I Get It!” which hit the shelves last month, delves into themes such as establishing boundaries in friendships, the challenges of motherhood, and the journey of discovering one's voice.

Sasha Center's Denim Day celebration guests from 2023.
Strength in Style: Empowering survivors at SASHA Center’s Denim Day event

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month is midway through, the SASHA Center in Detroit will host a Denim Day event on April 30 to support and uplift sexual assault survivors.

LittleGuide Detroit proves to be a huge resource for families with little ones

Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.

One of MAGMA'S quarterly meetings.
Industry, educators, and government collaborate to upskill auto-mobility workforce through MAGMA

The Michigan Alliance for Greater Mobility Advancement (MAGMA) keeps its finger on the pulse of the skills employers need and provides training that addresses those needs.

Katelyn Coberley, Bia Hamed, and Paulette Avolio work at Eastern Michigan University's Sill Hall.
Michigan’s cybersecurity leaders are pursuing a “culture change” for diversity in their field

The booming mobility sector has a huge and growing need for cybersecurity talent – but the people who currently work in that field still overwhelmingly tend to be white men. However, several local initiatives are paving the way to eliminate barriers and attract more women and people of color to rewarding cybersecurity careers.  

Students tour IAV Automotive Engineering in Auburn Hills on a Discover Auto tour.
Discover Auto introduces students to mobility careers through company tours

Students learn about the innovative work companies are doing up close and personal, while also being exposed to career opportunities in mobility. 

An electric vehicle charging station outside the Michigan Energy Office in Lansing.
What’s next for Michigan’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure?

We sat down with an expert to discuss how Michigan's EV chargers measure up against the rest of the nation, and how it may change as EVs proliferate. 

Mobility Moments Podcast: 2019 Recap with Glenn Stevens, MICHauto

Driven catches up with Glenn Stevens, executive director at MICHauto to look back at mobility in 2019...and learn what's in store for Michigan mobility in 2020. 

Working on Ann Arbor's City Insights Platform.
How Ford’s new City Solutions team is helping communities solve their mobility challenges

The City Solutions team comprises specialist mobility strategists who work directly with government and other local stakeholders in communities across the U.S.

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