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A podcast that celebrates and amplifies Detroit's rich history and culture as told through the narratives of native Detroiters from across the world. Hosted by Marquis Taylor, Detroit Worldwide features weekly interviews from industry leaders, content creators, Black entrepreneurs, and other trailblazers that positively represent the D.

Detroit Worldwide Podcast Marquis Taylor

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

A podcast that celebrates and amplifies Detroit's rich history and culture as told through the narratives of native Detroiters from across the world. Hosted by Marquis Taylor, Detroit Worldwide features weekly interviews from industry leaders, content creators, Black entrepreneurs, and other trailblazers that positively represent the D.

    Detroit Worldwide Three Year Anniversary: Guest Lessons and Inspiration featuring Marquis Taylor

    Detroit Worldwide Three Year Anniversary: Guest Lessons and Inspiration featuring Marquis Taylor

    In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis recognizes the podcast's three-year anniversary by celebrating some of its highlights in 2022 including an early year feature on Blavity.com where Detroit Worldwide was named as one of the top 20 Black podcasts to check out in 2022.

    In addition to this recongition, Marquis also expresses appreciation to all 15 of his guests from the first part of 2022 by sharing the lessons he's learned each guest, and how those lessons can be applied to one's life.

    Finally, Marquis expresses gratitude to Detroit Worldwide's listeners over the years and how they can best support the podcast in the months ahead.

    Connect with Marquis:

    E-mail : info@detroitworldwide.com

    Blavity Top 20 Black Podcasts to Check Out in 2022

    • 16 min
    Writing from Within featuring Monice Mitchell Simms

    Writing from Within featuring Monice Mitchell Simms

    In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with fellow Wayne State University graduate, Monice Mitchell Simms, who is an award-winning screenwriter, author, playwright, and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles, CA.

    In this episode, Monice discusses her love and introduction into writing, and how writing provided her with a voice and safety net as a child growing up in Detroit.

    Additionally, Monice discusses her journey to Wayne State University where she earned a degree in journalism and how her aspirations to become a Hollywood screenwriter led to walk away from a promising career in media.

    Finally, Monice highlights her overall career as a screenwriter and the decision that prompted her to pursue her PhD in sociology as an adult learner.

    About Monice:

    Monice Mitchell Simms is an award-winning screenwriter, author, filmmaker, playwright, journalist, podcaster, a  2019 Producer Guild of America Diversity alum. 
    "Redeemed", the film she adapted to screen is currently streaming on BET+ and Apple TV+

    She wrote, produced, and directed "Carmin's Choice" and "Rain" for Showtime. Additionally,  she served as co-writer and producer for the documentary, "Two Classes of 1968", which premiered in 2021 and will be making film festival rounds in 2022. 



    Monice has also penned seven books, including her children’s tale, “Nana’s Fridge,”  and her historical fiction novel, “Address: House of Corrections,” is also a fan favorite  audio drama on Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Apple scripted podcasts. 
    A native daughter of Detroit, Monice holds a BA in journalism from Wayne State  University, a MFA in film from Columbia College Chicago and is pursuing a Ph.D. in  Sociology. 
    Monice has a slate of original and adapted projects in development.  

    Connect with Monice: 
    Website:    www.monicemitchellsimms.com

    Twitter:       @monicemitchell

    Instagram:   @monicemitchellsimms 

    • 37 min
    Social Media and Its Impact on Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors featuring Tyler Hendon

    Social Media and Its Impact on Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors featuring Tyler Hendon

    In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with author Tyler Hendon where they discuss the release of his book, "Mirage: How Social Media Impacts the Way We Think, Feel, and Behave"  and why Tyler was inspired to craft a timely read.

    Throughout this conversation Tyler discusses vulnerablity on social media and how group thinking has led to cancel culture and instablity in the online community.

    Finally, Tyler discusses what it means to be an independent author and how self-reflection and vulnerablility gave him the courage to write his first book.

    About Tyler:

    Tyler Hendon was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He is an experienced Human Resources professional. He is also a gradute of Michigan State University where he  received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism along with a concentration in Media Marketing . 

    In May of 2018, Tyler received two Human Resources Management certifications while continuing his education at Emory University. 

    In his spare time, Tyler volunteers for Hands on Atlanta, a nonprofit dedicated to serving Metro Atlanta, and HERO for Children, a nonprofit dedicated to bettering the lives of children who have been impacted by HIV and AIDS.

    He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and frequently visits his family in Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. 

    Connect with Tyler:


    Website:      TheMirageBook.com
    Instagram:   @MirageBook_
    Twitter:        @TylerHendon7

    LinkedIn:       Tyler Hendon

    • 28 min
    Positive Thought Solutions featuring Chris Scott

    Positive Thought Solutions featuring Chris Scott

    In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with Chris Scott, who is a Detroit-based engineer, entrepreneur, speaker, and author.

    In this episode, Chris discusses his bout with depression as an undergraduate student attending the University of Detroit Mercy, and how therapy helped him to overcome adversity and live a better life.

    In addition to mental health, Chris also discusses his transition into the public speaking space and how positive thoughts allowed him to speak life into his speaking audience.

    Finally, Chris discusses his apparel line "I'm Black And.." and the way it's been used to reinforce and promote Black positvity.

    About Chris:


    Chris Scott is an award winning engineer and the Founder and CEO of Positive Thought Solutions, LLC  along with the apparel line "I’m Black And". 

    He has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Lawrence Tech University and a Master’s Degree in Automotive Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan. 

    As a current Senior dual Electrical and Automotive Engineer he has done technologically groundbreaking work, including helping design autonomous government vehicles and building and integrating high performance computing systems.
    As a result of his professional accomplishments and community involvement, he has been blessed to win a national Black Engineer of the Year Award, the US Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, the US Army Commanders Award for Civilian Service, the Detroit Young Professionals Vanguard Award, the University of Michigan Young Alumnus of the Year Award and a Crains Detroit Business Top 20 in their 20s award, among others.

     In 2022, he released a motivational book called "Control your Mindset to Control your Life" , a self-help guide which provides strategies for success.

    Connect with Chris:

    Website:         Positive Thoughts Solutions

    Book:               Control Your Mindset

    Instagram:    @bluesouldier

    Apparel Website:   I'm Black And

    • 31 min
    Black Girl Gaming featuring Ms. Pinky

    Black Girl Gaming featuring Ms. Pinky

    As Detroit Worldwide extends its recongiton of women working in arts, sports, and entertainment for Women's History Month, Marquis connects with Detroit-based content creator, brand influencer, podcast host, and gamer Ms. Pinky about her longtime love for video games and how she's been able to create content and build community on Twitch.

    Pinky also discusses the need for the video gaming industry to recognize the contributions of Black women gamers and how she's working to establish her own brand which aims to promote Black women in gaming.

    About Ms. Pinky:

    Ms. Pinky is a Gaming Content Creator and Influencer  based out of Detroit, MI with a reach of 28K on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch combined.

    Pinky is also a Facebook Gaming Partner and Twitch Affiliate. Additonally,  she co-hosts RealOnesGaming Podcast and is a Gaming Content Creator/Journalist for R1G.

    Her work has been featured on Blerd.com. Pinky is a member of Noir and Black Girl Gamers and is a proud partner with BATH Urban Apparel and Gamer Advantage.

    Connect with Ms. Pinky:

    Website:  www.mspinky313.com

    Twitch:  Ms. Pinky313

    Instagram: @313queenpinky

    YouTube: 313MsPinky

    Twitter: @MsPinky313Play_

    • 33 min
    The Freedom to Dance featuring Blair Norman

    The Freedom to Dance featuring Blair Norman

    As Detroit Worldwide continues to recognize the contributions of women in arts, sports, and entertainment during Women's History Month, Marquis connects with Bay area resident, Blair Norman who discusses her passion for dance, love for teaching, and her extensive career at Pandora/Sirius XM where she has helped to train and lead the next generation of leaders in satellite radio.

    In this episode, Blair also discusses the uniqueness of Detroit's arts and dance scene and how working for Pandora/Sirius XM helped to rekindle her love for teaching and learning.

    About Blair:

    Blair Norman is a native of Detroit, MI where she attended Cass Technical High School and Wayne State University.

    Introduced to dance as a child, she has participated in several dance companies while also instructing a variety of classes across Detroit, MI and Oakland, CA.

    Since 2017, she has held a variety of roles at Pandora/Sirius XM and currently serves as dance instructor and wellness guide for Hipline, located in Oakland, CA.

    Blair also resides in the Bay Area with her husband and son.

    Connect with Blair:

    Instagram: @blair_marion

    LinkedIn: Blair Norman 

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

EveHudsonPhD ,

Refreshing and Uplifting

It’s so good to hear these stories and to see how folks from Detroit are shining across the world. I appreciate the realness, variety of perspectives, and most importantly that the guests are always dropping gems.

EP1906 ,

Great show

Enjoyed hearing about Orlando and his sports agency. Good to see the D represented in a good light... keep up the good work

Gino Cordone ,

Must Listen!!

Awesome podcast highlighting Detroiot and all the amazing people that come from this city. Marquis is great host, and this podcast is definetly worth listening to!

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