The Belong Podcast

The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Documentary
  • Updated Monthly

Quality of life increases when individuals find community where they are united with others through shared interests. Hear the stories of how individuals found their belonging in Michigan's Dickinson County in their own words on the Belong Podcast. Find your belonging at www.belongdickinson.org.

Episodes

  1. Mar 11

    Season 3, Episode 2: From the U.S. Navy to M.J. Electric

    In this conversation, we learn about how Skyler found his belonging in the Dickinson area through his experience as a golf professional, and participating in various family and outdoor activities at Pine Grove Country club. This episode was produced and engineered by MMH with support from MJ Electric, a Quantus Services Company, EFP communiqué and the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance.  The Belong Podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on our website, see the link in the comments. #FindYourBelonging #belongdickinson

    35 min

  2. Feb 12

    Season 3, Episode 1: A love for community

    In this conversation, we learn about how Ashley Peterson found her belonging in the Dickinson area participating with her family in area sports, dance and outdoor activities, and by taking up a cherished community tradition in her neighborhood. The Belong Podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on our website, see the link in the comments. #FindYourBelonging #belongdickinson

    27 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Season 2, Episode 3: The Honor of Serving Veterans

    In this episode, we learn about how Katie found her belonging in the Dickinson area and her ongoing work connecting with the Dickinson Area Community Foundation endowment and grants in a professional capacity, as well as grants and scholarships available to local youth. The Belong Podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on our website, see the link in the comments. #FindYourBelonging #belongdickinson

    38 min

  4. 11/06/2025

    Season 2, Episode 2: Accepting challenges and growing teams

    In this episode of The Belong Podcast, we talk with JT Haelterman, plant manager at Loadmaster. In this conversation, we discuss how JT found his community outside of work through coaching the Kingsford Flivvers Freshmen football team. The Belong Podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on our website, see the link in the comments. #FindYourBelonging #belongdickinson

    29 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    Season 2, Episode 1: From Doha to Dickinson County

    In the fourth episode of The Belong Podcast, we talk with Sereena Johnson from Trident Maritime Systems. In this conversation, we touch on how Sereena found her way to the Dickinson area, and where she found community outside of work by teaching Sunday school at Mount Olive church. The Belong Podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on our website - https://belongpodcast.libsyn.com/ #FindYourBelonging #belongdickinson

    24 min

  6. 04/01/2025

    Season 1, Episode 3: Being back in Michigan

    In the third episode of The Belong Podcast, we talk with Mark Fitzpatrick from Champion, Inc. In this conversation, we learn about the Dickinson Amateur Hockey Association and the history of the Mountain View Ice Arena. We also discuss the wide variety of opportunities the area has to offer young families.  The Belong Podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on our website - https://belongpodcast.libsyn.com/ #FindYourBelonging #belongdickinson

    24 min

  7. 02/27/2025

    Season 1, Episode 2: Investing in the future of our family

    In the second episode of The Belong Podcast, we talk with Emily and Nick Alessandroni from UP Rehab at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson. In this conversation, we learn about the resources available to young families in the region, such as the Dickinson County Library and Imagination Factory Children's Museum.

    17 min

  8. 01/09/2025

    Season 1, Episode 1: The bike takes me there

    In this episode of the Belong Podcast, we talk with Cindy Trevarthen about finding purpose at Systems Control and belonging with Women of Dirt.

    22 min

  9. 01/08/2025

    Welcome to the Belong Podcast

    Quality of life increases when individuals find community where they are united with others through shared interests. Join your host Seth Anderson as we hear the stories from real people in their own words about how they found their belonging in Michigan's Dickinson County. Subscribe to the Belong Podcast and find your belonging at www.belongdickinson.org.

    1 min
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About

Quality of life increases when individuals find community where they are united with others through shared interests. Hear the stories of how individuals found their belonging in Michigan's Dickinson County in their own words on the Belong Podcast. Find your belonging at www.belongdickinson.org.

Information

  • Creator
    The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Belong Podcast