Life In Michigan Podcast
Life In Michigan Podcast
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Michigan is more than a place—it’s a way of life. Through candid conversations with the people who call it home, we uncover the passion, creativity, and resilience that make the Great Lakes State special. Subscribe and join us for inspiring stories from across Michigan! lifeinmichigan.substack.com
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The podcast delves into themes such as local business ownership, community engagement, and cultural heritage, with episodes featuring captivating stories like the UP200 dog sled race and the management of vacation rentals in unique locations like Grand Marais.
Michigan is more than a place—it’s a way of life. Through candid conversations with the people who call it home, we uncover the passion, creativity, and resilience that make the Great Lakes State special. Subscribe and join us for inspiring stories from across Michigan!
In this episode, we hang out with Janelle Buttery—community builder, fiber artist, bread baker, and the operations manager at Peace Pie Company in Marquette, Michigan. We dive into her journey from East Detroit to the Upper Peninsula, her work with small businesses, and her passion for creating welcoming spaces that connect people through food, creativity, and collaboration.
What We Talked About
* Growing up in East Detroit and finding home in the U.P.
* The smoky skies of Marquette (thanks, Manitoba wildfires)
* Her time at Cognition Brewing and the pub-as-hub ethos
* Transitioning to Peace Pie and helping it grow with purpose
* Composting, sustainability, and community farming with Partridge Creek Farms
* Craft nights, book clubs, and her side hustle: Butter and Crumb Bread Co.
* Local love for businesses like Barrel + Beam, Digs, Bramley’s Books, and more
Janelle’s Upper Peninsula Restaurant Picks
* Slap Shots (Negaunee) – from the Velodrome Coffee folks
* La Catrina’s new tequila bar in Marquette
* Slabz in the Ramada (don’t miss the Michigan Cherry Slab Pie!)
* DIGS, Donckers, and The Delft – all local gems
* Fitzgerald’s in Eagle River – legendary food and whiskey, make a reservation!
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