The Belong Podcast

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.

Season 4, Episode 1: Always Learning 09/03/2026

Season 4, Episode 1: Always Learning In this episode, we sit down to talk with Dr. Renee Strom, who is a professor of Interpersonal Communication, Mass Communication, Popular Culture, and Public Speaking at . In this conversation, we learn how Renee’s values of empathy and communication are reflected in her work as a teacher and through her daughter’s nonprofit organization, . Bay College is a public two-year institution with campuses in Escanaba and Iron Mountain, Michigan. It offers associate degrees, fast-track career certificates, and seamless transfer programs designed for affordable, flexible local education. A special thanks to Bay College, Cindy Gallagher, Jason Sullivan, Mindy Meyers, the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance executive committee and board of directors, Senior Crafting Connections and Renee and Thad Strom. This episode was produced and engineered by MMH with support from Bay College, efp communique, and the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance. Find your belonging at . /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/42540455

Season 3, Episode 2: From the U.S. Navy to M.J. Electric 03/11/2026

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. /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/40388110

Season 3, Episode 1: A love for community 02/12/2026

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. /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/40087340

Season 2, Episode 3: The Honor of Serving Veterans 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. /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/39362395

Season 2, Episode 2: Accepting challenges and growing teams 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. /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/38931985

Season 2, Episode 1: From Doha to Dickinson County 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 - /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/38513470

Season 1, Episode 3: Being back in Michigan 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 - /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/35780480

Season 1, Episode 2: Investing in the future of our family 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. /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/35289500

Season 1, Episode 1: The bike takes me there 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. /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/34791995

Welcome to the Belong Podcast 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. /episode/index/show/f35bee83-2db8-489a-9031-c9089c32afce/id/35083845

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