EPISODE SUMMARY: Sailing, Storytelling & Detroit Roots with Sandy Svoboda
In this episode of The Enthusiastic Life, Brendan Walsh and producer Ryan Dewan sit down with longtime friend and trailblazing sailor Sandy Svoboda—incoming Commodore at Bayview Yacht Club. From swapping sailing stories that span decades to discussing Sandy’s impressive media career and community work, this episode is full of heart, humor, and history.

We dive into:
⚓️ Sandy’s origin story with Brendan (and his dad!) during the Mackinac Race
🌊 The evolving accessibility of sailing in Detroit and how to get involved
👩‍✈️ Sandy’s journey as one of Bayview’s first female Commodores
🎖️ Legendary sailors like Dawn Riley and their global impact
🌎 The Detroit River as an underappreciated international waterway
📚 A behind-the-scenes look at the 100-year Bayview Mackinac Race exhibit
💡 Life lessons learned from racing—like calm leadership, teamwork, and foresight

Whether you're a lifelong sailor or totally new to the water, this episode offers a compelling look at how sailing connects people, builds character, and continues to shape Detroit’s community.

🔗 Learn more about Bayview Yacht Club: byc.com
🎙️ Hosted by Brendan Walsh | Produced by Ryan Dewan, Wave Media

In this episode of the Enthusiastic Life podcast, host Brendan Walsh interviews Lee Padgett, the CEO and founder of Busted Bra Shop. Lee shares her unique journey from military service to entrepreneurship, detailing the challenges and triumphs of starting a specialty bra boutique that caters to a wide range of sizes. The conversation explores the importance of proper bra fitting, the supportive environment she creates for her employees, and her vision for expanding the business as a franchise. Listeners will gain insights into Lee's personal experiences, the significance of women's health, and the impact of community support in business.

Check out Busted Bra Shop - bustedbrashop.com

Summary: In this inaugural episode of the Enthusiastic Life podcast, host Brendan interviews Dr. Joseph Daniel Hoste, the Vice President of Operations at Crossroads of Michigan. They discuss Joseph's unique journey from a career in music to nonprofit leadership, the vital work Crossroads does in supporting clients living in poverty, and the importance of providing essential documents to those in need. Joseph shares insights on leadership, community service, and how listeners can support Crossroads' mission.

You can learn more about the work Crossroads is doing by looking at their website - crossroadsofmichigan.org

Takeaways:

• Joseph Daniel Hoste is the Vice President of Operations at Crossroads of Michigan.
  
  
• Crossroads has served a hot meal every Sunday for 47 years.
  
  
• Joseph transitioned from a music career to nonprofit leadership.
  
  
• He experienced imposter syndrome before pursuing a degree in organizational leadership.
  
  
• Leadership involves casting a vision and engaging others.
  
  
• Crossroads aims to provide humanity to clients often dehumanized by society.
  
  
• Clients at Crossroads are referred to as 'clients' to emphasize their dignity.
  
  
• Crossroads helps clients obtain vital documents like IDs and birth certificates.
  
  
• Financial donations are the quickest way to support Crossroads.
  
  
• Volunteers play a crucial role in the operations of Crossroads.