Michael Hyacinthe is an 8 year Navy Veteran who served around the world with the Seabees, the construction arm of the Navy. He left the military to pursue his interests in entrepreneurship. He currently has multiple ventures working in children's educational programs, a coffee shop, and works with veterans through the Grand Valley State University Veteran Entrepreneurship Lab.
Michael, along with my last guest, Tyler Way, created an initiative that wound up becoming a physical coffee shop of the same name, Has Heart, which connects injured/disabled veterans with artists to create designs that are sold in the shop. (And they serve great coffee. (As well as free and discounted drinks for veterans.))
Wimage, the app Michael created with his team, helps kids become producers, not just consumers, with the help of a character named Wimee, who has a TV show called Wimee's Words on PBS, as well as a bunch of books.
When you're in Grand Rapids, check out what Michael's got going on by visiting The Wimee Store & Studio at 125 Ottawa Ave NW Suite 150 Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It's open Wednesday–Saturday from 12:00pm– 6:00pm, and on Sunday from 12:00pm–3:00pm. And grab a coffee from Has Heart at 22 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ep.77 | Shawn Burgess, horror writer and author of THE TEAR COLLECTOR and its new prequel SOUR ROOTS
Ep.76 | Ashley Nash - Illustrator & Muralist on Passion, Purpose, and Event Planning
Ep.75 | Sorry Dean. Sorry Emily.
Ep.74 | Megan Smith & MOSS ART!!!
Ep.73 | The Pharmhouse Wellness Art Market: A Podumentary...
Ep.72 | Alfonso Civile of HEARTSICK on Stage Presence & Getting Main Stage Honors (Upheaval Festival ’22)
SWITCHERS RELEASE CELEBRATION | Brandon Scott, my super-talented writer buddy & supporter
BOOK RELEASE WEEK | Jennifer Soucy - awesome writer, great giver of notes, and a badass lady!
BOOK RELEASE DAY | TJ Tranchell - my editor!
BOOK RELEASE WEEK | Kirk Ross - My Cover Designer!!!
Ep.67 | The Return of the Hosts of Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered (Kinda...(You’ll See What I Mean.))
Ep.66 | A Brief History of (Some of) the Creative Parts of Our Patriotic Culture
Ep.65 | Jody Sperling - Writer & Host of (The Reluctant Book Marketer)
Ep.64 | 10 Signs You’re a Creative Person
Ep. 63 | Derek Mohr - Developer, Designer, Artist, & Good Dude
Ep.62 | Recovering from Spring Break...
Ep.61 | How My Book Came to Be (And How to Pre-Order It)
Ep.60 | The FAMOUS Ashley Grant - Blogger Life, Podcasting, & the Quest for Internet Fame
Ep.59 | My ”Celebrity” Status & Updates on My Book (Read It NOW!)
Ep.58 | Shatawn Brigham - Owner of GR Noir Wine & Jazz
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