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🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️
 This week, Mike catches up with Stelios Stylianou, founder of the Down River News Network. Stelios shares how his passion for filmmaking, music, and community storytelling led him to create a fast-growing local media platform connecting and uplifting the Downriver Michigan area.

🎥 Highlights from this episode:

• How Stelios turned a love for video and creativity into a platform that celebrates local people, businesses, and events.
• The challenges and wins of building a community news network from scratch.
• Why local content is more important than ever—and how authenticity drives engagement.
• Tips for aspiring creators who want to start their own media projects.
• The power of perseverance, creativity, and community support when launching something new.

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📺 Catch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!
 https://youtu.be/RQ8sSiaQSwY