THE mostly TRAVERSE CITY

Making Courage Look Good on YOU with Susie Grace

Susie Grace has never really stayed inside the lines. A creative by nature and an adventurer at heart, her path has taken her from Denver to Chicago to Maui before ultimately landing in Traverse City nearly a decade ago. With a background in branding, user experience, and creative direction spanning the outdoor, surf, and tech industries, Susie has spent her life exploring the intersection of movement, creativity, wellness, and what it means to truly live intentionally. Still skateboarding at 43 — along with paddleboarding, mountain biking, sailing, and cross-country skiing — Susie believes some of life’s best lessons come through motion, challenge, and curiosity. But her story also includes profound heartbreak. After experiencing a late-term pregnancy loss, she began questioning everything she thought she knew about wellness, ingredients, and the products we trust every day. That deeply personal journey eventually led her to create Valor Skincare [https://valorskincare.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com], a natural skincare brand rooted in courage, transparency, and care over perfection. On this episode of The Mostly Traverse City Podcast, Susie shares an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, creativity, and building a life that feels fully your own. Connect with Susie & Valor Skincare: * Email: susie@valorskincare.com * Website: Valor Skincare [https://valorskincare.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Instagram: @valor_skincare Special Offer: * 10% off your first order * Follow along for Susie's new Courage Series, exploring the everyday acts of bravery that help us build meaningful lives. Follow our other socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en]  Watch interview here: https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos]

Set Happens with Holly Mullins

Holly Mullins is bringing a little more sand—and a lot more energy—to Traverse City. A former collegiate volleyball player turned entrepreneur, she’s now developing a one-of-a-kind indoor sand facility designed for year-round play, connection, and community. What started as an idea has quickly turned into something much bigger… blending sport, business, and a vision for creating a space people won’t want to leave. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn a bold idea into something real—or why MORE sand might be the next big thing in Northern Michigan—you’ll want to hear this one. Follow our other socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en]  Watch interview here: https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos]

Songs, Stories and Soul with Mike Sullivan

Michael Sullivan has spent more than five decades blending heart, creativity, and human connection through both psychotherapy and music. A pioneering social worker and family systems therapist in Northern Michigan, Mike helped shape the region’s mental health community through innovative treatment programs, education, consultation, and public speaking. He is also a respected author and national presenter whose work has centered on helping people better understand themselves and one another. At the same time, Mike has lived a remarkable life as a self-taught musician, singer-songwriter, and performer. Through Song of the Lakes, The Wild Sullys, 5th Street, and the Motor Town Juke Boys, he has performed thousands of concerts across the U.S. and Europe, sharing stories rooted in the spirit of the Great Lakes and the people who call this region home. From appearances alongside Ernest Borgnine to performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Mike’s life has been anything but ordinary. On this episode of The Mostly Traverse City Podcast, Mike shares stories, wisdom, music, and a deep love for people that has guided his extraordinary journey. You can find Mike at michaelsullivanacsw.com    Learn about hearing his band onboard the Tall Ship Manitou all summer at Songofthelakes.com  Follow our other socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en]  Watch interview here: https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos]

Luck, Lakes and Love with Stuart Gibson

Stuart Gibson’s story starts with a bit of luck—and a whole lot of saying yes. At 16, instead of heading straight to university, he took a shot with Royal Bank of Scotland…thanks to a neighbor who just happened to be the local manager. That decision turned into a 35-year career spanning global finance, eventually leading him to Managing Director roles at both RBS and Capital One, where he worked alongside some of the biggest names in energy and banking. Outside the boardroom, Stuart’s competitive edge showed up on the green—representing Scotland in lawn bowling and helping secure a historic UK championship win. These days, you’ll find him trading that intensity for quiet moments fishing Michigan lakes or curling at the local club. After a serendipitous meeting at a Detroit wedding (complete with a Scottish sword arch), Stuart and his wife Alejandra found their way to Traverse City—arriving just in time for a full-on Northern Michigan blizzard. Now settled near Long Lake, he’s embracing the next chapter…still wondering how it all unfolded so well. Follow our other socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en]  Watch interview here: https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos]

Building More than Buildings: Connie Denewith

Connie Denewith is a respected leader in Traverse City, known for her vision, leadership, and deep roots in the community. With a background in banking and a strong role in local development, she’s helped shape spaces that bring people together—most notably through Copper Ridge and Lakemore Retreat and Resort on Arbutus Lake. Her work reflects a thoughtful balance of growth and preservation—something that matters in a place like Traverse City. Beyond business, Connie has earned numerous accolades for her leadership and service, always grounded in relationships and a long-term view of what makes a community thrive. In this episode of The Mostly Traverse City Podcast, we talk with Connie about building community, navigating change, and creating something that lasts  Copperridgeonline.com [http://copperridgeonline.com]    Lakemoretc.com [http://lakemoretc.com]  Follow our other socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577148764406]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/themostlytraversecitypodcast/?hl=en]  Watch interview here: https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@performancechirointc/videos]