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Inspire West Michigan Podcast

Inspire West Michigan is a podcast collaboration between Acorn Marketing, the Grand Haven, Spring Lake & Ferrysburg Chamber of Commerce, and ReDiscover Studios—created to elevate the voices of West Michigan’s business community.

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Inspire West Michigan Podcast

Inspiring Talks with West Michigan Business Leaders.

Inspire West Michigan is a podcast collaboration between Acorn Marketing, the Grand Haven, Spring Lake & Ferrysburg Chamber of Commerce, and ReDiscover Studios—created to elevate the voices of West Michigan’s business community.

Latest Episodes

Sharon Behm – How Her Professional Journey has Taken a Unique and Unexpected Path | Episode 7
Sharon Behm – How Her Professional Journey has Taken a Unique and Unexpected Path | Episode 7

Sharon Behm – How Her Professional Journey has Taken a Unique and Unexpected Path | Episode 7

From medical assistant to blueberry farm owner, Sharon Behm shares her unique leadership journey to…
Matthew Bakker – How Has Landscape Design Services Thrived for Over 60 Years in West Michigan? | Episode 6
Matt Bakker President of Landscape Design Services Inspire West Michigan Podcast
Matthew Bakker – How Has Landscape Design Services Thrived for Over 60 Years in West Michigan? | Episode 6

Matthew Bakker – How Has Landscape Design Services Thrived for Over 60 Years in West Michigan? | Episode 6

From Lawn Cuttings to Nearly 200 Employees: The Story of Landscape Design Services | Inspire…
Josh Bytwerk – How Is Love In Action Transforming Lives in West Michigan’s Tri-Cities? | Episode 5
Josh Bytwerk Executive Director, Love In Action of the Tri-Cities Inspire West Michigan Podcast
Josh Bytwerk – How Is Love In Action Transforming Lives in West Michigan’s Tri-Cities? | Episode 5

Josh Bytwerk – How Is Love In Action Transforming Lives in West Michigan’s Tri-Cities? | Episode 5

In this episode of Inspire West Michigan, Josh Bytwerk shares how his faith has shaped…
Mark Allen – The Most Impactful Strategies for Modern Chambers to Empower Local Businesses | Episode 4
Mark Allen President & CEO, The Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg Inspire West Michigan Podcast
Mark Allen – The Most Impactful Strategies for Modern Chambers to Empower Local Businesses | Episode 4

Mark Allen – The Most Impactful Strategies for Modern Chambers to Empower Local Businesses | Episode 4

 Welcome to Inspire West Michigan! In this episode, we sit down with Mark Allen,…
Peter Oleszczuk – The Greatest Lessons in Leadership from West Wind Construction’s Evolution | Episode 3
Peter Oleszczuk President, Westwind Construction Inspire West Michigan Podcast
Peter Oleszczuk – The Greatest Lessons in Leadership from West Wind Construction’s Evolution | Episode 3

Peter Oleszczuk – The Greatest Lessons in Leadership from West Wind Construction’s Evolution | Episode 3

What does it really take to carry on a family legacy — and make it…
Kelly Larson: The Ice Cream Innovator & Grand Haven Icon | Episode 2
Kelly Larson Owner, Sweet Temptations, Temptations, The Front Porch, Skoops & Fortino’s Inspire West Michigan Podcast
Kelly Larson: The Ice Cream Innovator & Grand Haven Icon | Episode 2

Kelly Larson: The Ice Cream Innovator & Grand Haven Icon | Episode 2

Join us for a deliciously inspiring conversation with Kelly Larson, a longtime Grand Haven entrepreneur…
Justin Raha, Chef/Owner — Grand Finale Bistro & Café and Grand Finale Deli & Bakeshop | Episode 1
Justin Raha Chef/Owner, Grand Finale Bistro & Café, Grand Finale Deli & Bakeshop & Blueberry Haven Inspire West Michigan Podcast
Justin Raha, Chef/Owner — Grand Finale Bistro & Café and Grand Finale Deli & Bakeshop | Episode 1

Justin Raha, Chef/Owner — Grand Finale Bistro & Café and Grand Finale Deli & Bakeshop | Episode 1

In this inspiring episode of Inspire West Michigan, host Amy Atkinson sits down with Justin…
Launching Spring 2026. Stay tuned.
Launching Spring 2026. Stay tuned.

Launching Spring 2026. Stay tuned.

A new Business Insights podcast—featuring conversations on strategy, leadership, innovation, and real-world experience from industry…
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