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THE mostly TRAVERSE CITYAshley TorchioAshley TorchioDr. Ashley Torchio, DC, is a passionate chiropractor and co-founder of Pangea Chiropractic in Bend, Oregon. A Spencer, Iowa native, she earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College and spent years traveling across the U.S. and internationally, gaining experience through chiropractic missions and holistic health outreach before planting roots in Central Oregon. Known for her patient-centered, whole-person approach, Dr. Ashley specializes in family, prenatal, and pediatric care. Since 2012, she and her husband have built Pangea into an award-winning wellness hub, recognized as Bend’s Best Alternative Health Care Provider. Wh...2025-07-2517 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYMike DeVriesMike DeVriesMike DeVries is a renowned golf course architect known for his minimalist approach and deep respect for the natural landscape. A Michigan native, he grew up playing at Crystal Downs, where his passion for classic course design was born. After studying landscape architecture at the University of Michigan and apprenticing with architects like Tom Doak and Tom Fazio, he launched his own practice. His standout designs include Kingsley Club and Greywalls in Michigan, as well as Cape Wickham in Australia, each praised for their strategic complexity and harmony with the terrain. DeVries...2025-07-1820 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYDr. Piche and Dr. Brons: Creating The Mostly Traverse City PodcastMeet Your Hosts — as Guests! In this special episode, The (mostly) Traverse City Podcast turns inward as Dr. Don Piché and Dr. Julie Brons share their own story—how they built a thriving chiropractic practice, raised a family in Northern Michigan, and why they launched this podcast to celebrate the people and places that make this region one-of-a-kind. Health, heart, humor, and a whole lot of love for Traverse City—don’t miss it. Let me know if you’d like a version tailored for Instagram captions or email teasers too!2025-07-1108 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYDawnette WessellI’ve worked in the beauty industry for nearly 40 years—starting at 16 and eventually opening Epiphany Salon & Spa in 1999, now with multiple locations and an advanced academy. I’m licensed across all beauty fields, teach cosmetology, and serve on the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology. My husband and I also run Bardon’s Wonder Freeze, a local Traverse City gem, and mentor students through a new salon space in Acme. My path wasn’t easy—I struggled with reading due to undiagnosed dyslexia and overcame major health battles. But I believe deeply in second chances, the power of kindness, and building...2025-07-0422 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYTraverse City Tourism with Trevor TkachTrevor TkatchTrevor Tkach is the President and CEO of Traverse City Tourism, where he leads efforts to promote the region as a year-round destination for visitors from around the world. A lifelong Michigander and passionate advocate for Northern Michigan, Trevor combines strategic vision with deep local roots to support sustainable tourism, regional growth, and community well-being. Under his leadership, Traverse City has earned national recognition for its natural beauty, vibrant downtown, and thriving food, wine, and outdoor scenes. Trevor also serves on several local and statewide boards, championing partnerships that elevate the area’s...2025-06-2720 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYAlaina Dodds LeechAlaina Dodds Leech is the co-owner of Lake District Wine Co., a boutique wine shop in downtown Traverse City known for its curated global selection and warm, welcoming vibe. With a deep love for storytelling and a palate shaped by years of travel and study, Alaina brings both expertise and heart to the world of wine. She’s passionate about connecting people through shared experiences—whether that’s an intimate tasting, a community event, or a perfect bottle for a special moment. A lifelong advocate for the arts and local business, Alaina blends creativity, hospitality, and entrepreneurship to help make T...2025-06-2022 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYClimbing walls, Saunas and Team Sports with Nick OlsonNick Olson is a Traverse City native with a passion for building vibrant “third spaces”—places beyond home and work that foster real community and connection. After eight years in New Jersey, he returned in 2018 and has since founded Grand Traverse Social Sports, ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness, and Hearth Sauna.Nick’s community-building spirit shines through events like two of the nation’s largest slackline festivals and Michigan’s first Sauna Fest, held right here in Traverse City. Whether it’s on a climbing wall, in a sauna, or through team sports, Nick’s mission is clear: create space for...2025-06-1316 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYSherri Fenton2025-06-0627 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYKyan OlshoveBorn and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, Kyan Olshove grew up riding local trails with his dad. That weekend hobby turned into a full-blown passion after joining Norte Youth Cycling, where he found both competition and community.Now a semi-professional mountain bike racer, Kyan competes internationally while chasing his dream of making cycling a full-time career. He’s known for his focus, grit, and deep connection to the Northern Michigan trails that shaped him.Kyan trains year-round in TC and often gives back—mentoring young riders, collaborating at local events, and sharing his journey on soci...2025-05-3015 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYJeff and Cassandra "Farming is a profession of hope." We’re a women- and veteran-owned business rooted in love for our land, animals, and what we create. Our brands—Little Long Ears Provisions, TC Spirit Donkeys, Old Mission Ciders, and Harpers Ridge Farm—grew from our farm on Old Mission Peninsula, founded in 2016. Today we care for 800+ organic fruit trees and a vibrant ecosystem of bees, chickens, donkeys, sheep, and more. We make wine from our Pinot Gris grapes and a seasonal cider blend called “The Kitchen Sink.” Our main brand, Little Long Ears Provisions, turns cider and wine into aged vinegars—apple, cherry...2025-05-2322 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYSelf Care and Meditation with Alice RubertBorn and raised in Elk Rapids, Alice Rubert always felt the deep pull of Northern Michigan. After years of travel and a career in real estate, it was burnout during COVID that led her to a powerful shift. Through meditation and breathwork, she began a personal journey of healing that transformed her life—mind, body, and spirit.In 2022, Alice co-founded Waterside Wellness, a woman-owned wellness space in the heart of Elk Rapids, offering a sanctuary for mindfulness, healing, and self-discovery. She is a certified Chopra Meditation Coach and trauma-informed Revelation Breathwork facilitator...2025-05-1622 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYSailing Traverse City with Jennifer SzunkoJennifer Szunko – Co-Owner, The Discovery CruiseJennifer Szunko is a passionate advocate for the active, outdoor lifestyle that defines Northern Michigan. A graduate of Northwood University, her dynamic career has taken her from the slopes of Vail to the fast-paced corridors of Washington, D.C., before bringing her home to Traverse City in 1987. Since then, she’s played a pivotal role in the region’s hospitality and tourism landscape—leading initiatives across hotel convention sales, the cruise industry, wine education, publishing, and digital marketing.Today, Jennifer is the co-owner of The Discovery, a premier...2025-05-0914 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYConnecting Women around Traverse City with Kerry Winkler2025-05-0223 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYMarjie RichPersonal Information:Full Name: Marjie RichEmail Address: marjier@generationsahead.orgOn a whim, my husband and I hand-picked moving to TC in 1994, from the West Coast. We found jobs and moved here with a one year old, thinking it would be a short 5-7 year stay. It's been just over 30 years now- longer than either of us have lived anywhere else. Clearly, we love the area and have found deep roots in our community. Marjie, Executive Director of Generations Ahead, has worked in women's and children’s hea...2025-04-2524 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYThe Importance of Kindness and Holly Hack's Community based LifestyleBorn and raised in Northern Michigan, Holly Hack has never called anywhere else home. From humble beginnings in a trailer in Grawn, she built a life grounded in hard work, purpose, and deep community roots. Her mother’s wisdom—“All that is needed for evil to exist is for good people to do nothing”—became her lifelong compass.A single mom turned real estate leader, Holly found in real estate not just a career, but a calling: helping people find their place in the world. She led EXIT Realty with vision and heart and has now returned to what sh...2025-04-1825 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYThree Decades of Friendship, Family & Holistic Living with LisaSome friendships are stitched together through shared passions, long-distance support, and the ups and downs of life—and that’s exactly how my friendship with Lisa has grown over the years. We met during chiropractic school (our husbands were classmates!), and though we landed on opposite coasts, our bond has stayed strong, rooted in faith, family, and holistic living.Now, Lisa is sharing her decades of experience in wellness through her #1 bestselling book, The Radiant Reset—a powerful, common-sense guide to restoring metabolic function and balancing hormones in our fast-paced, high-tox world.In this heartfelt episod...2025-04-1114 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYFrom Tragedy to Triumph: The Story of Former Navy F/A-18 Pilot Kegan GillKegan Gill is a former Navy F/A-18 pilot who survived the fastest ejection in naval aviation history—and lived to fly again. Paralyzed but not defeated, his journey of grit and recovery defies all odds. Now a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and performance coach, Kegan shares lessons in mindset, perseverance, and rising stronger. His memoir, Phoenix Revival, is a testament to the human spirit.Learn more at KeganGill.com or connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram. Special Offer: Enroll in Kegan’s coaching program and receive a free signed hardcover copy2025-04-1118 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYBalancing Business, Wellness & Community with Sarah Lee SullivanIn this inspiring episode, we welcome Sarah Lee Sullivan, a powerhouse entrepreneur, community leader, and mental wellness advocate. As the CEO and Owner of Solitude Float & Wellness Spa in Traverse City and the Founder of Sullivan Business Services, Sarah has dedicated her career to helping others—whether through holistic wellness, financial guidance, or nonprofit leadership.Beyond her businesses, Sarah serves as Treasurer of the Board for Generations Ahead and is a member of the Prevention Council with Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, championing causes that strengthen her...2025-04-1121 minTHE mostly TRAVERSE CITYRooted Returns: Business, Banking & Life in Traverse City with Alan Zelinski A lifelong resident of Northwestern Michigan, [Name] has spent over 25 years immersed in the region’s vibrant business and banking community. A graduate of NMC and Ferris State, he built his career—and his family—in a community where entrepreneurial spirit, strong relationships, and exceptional quality of life go hand in hand. Today, he continues to offer personalized, regionally attuned commercial banking solutions that help local businesses thrive. The best way to connect with Al is via alanz@myhonorbank.com2025-04-1118 min