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Detroit Already Has the Experts "There's enough talent right here in Detroit." This sentiment drives the heart and soul of the Hearth Summit Detroit, highlighting the expertise and brilliance within our city and surrounding Wayne County. Join us for an inspiring gathering of change-makers and community leaders, celebrating our city’s potential and exploring new ways to impact our urban environment positively. From October 8-10, 2026, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy at Kintsugi Village, 2020 14th St, Detroit, MI 48216. #DetroitTalent #CommunityBuilding #UrbanInnovation Catch our engaging episode with Dr. Demarra West, featured on the Detroit is Different podcast, episode 620. Hosted by Khary Frazier, the conversation, “Healing the People and the Land with Dr. Demarra West at Hearth Summit Detroit," delves into the transformative power of local expertise and urban renewal. Don’t miss it!

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Wellbeing is Everything "Freedom of the mind is something that can't be taken away." Join us at the Hearth Summit Detroit to explore how wellbeing can transform lives. This October, Dr. Demarra West will delve into the practices that promote joy and satisfaction, even in challenging times. The summit is your chance to embrace holistic wellbeing, from nurturing nature connections to pursuing meaningful work. #Wellbeing #HearthSummitDetroit #LiveAbundantly Catch Dr. West at Kintsugi Village for insights and inspiration that center on living abundantly. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to think expansively and prioritize wellness in every facet of life. Visit us on October 8-10, 2026, at 2020 14th St, Detroit, MI 48216. Listen to Dr. Demarra West’s discussion with host Khary Frazier on Detroit is Different episode 620, “Healing the People and the Land with Dr. Demarra West at Hearth Summit Detroit."

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NEW!!! Detroit is Different featuring Wafa Dinaro Understanding Resourcing Businesses is how Wafa Dinaro knows that Resources Family “I didn’t know how poor we were until really much later in life.” Wafa Dinaro came to America from Lebanon at three years old and grew up near Wyoming and Warren in East Dearborn, where Detroit was always part of her world. She remembers going to Focus Hope and experiencing assistance with dignity—an early lesson in what it means for resources to actually reach people who need them. Years later, that understanding would take on new meaning as Dinaro made her way into economic development where she now resides as the Executive Director of New Economy Initiative. During COVID, when small businesses were fighting to stay alive, her work became about getting resources into the hands of entrepreneurs who could not afford to wait. Through Wayne County data, relationships, and direct engagement, she saw how trusted networks often determined who found support and who got left behind. Today, she sees neighborhood economic development happening “one storefront at a time,” connecting small-business survival to economic gardening and generational wealth. “Be curious about people,” Dinaro says—a lesson connecting where she came from to how she helps build what comes next.