Building Community - Live at Bad Annie's, Featuring Guests Meghan Martin and Summer Schriner

Strategy Series

There's no better place to talk about building community than out in the community itself. As our first-ever live show, this episode was recorded live from Arts Night Out at Bad Annie's Sweary Goods in Old Town, Lansing, Michigan. We welcome two special guests: Meghan Martin, interim executive director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, and Summer Schriner, owner of Bad Annie's and Grace Boutique, to discuss their experiences building community right here in Lansing.

It's one thing to be a part of your community–but truly building community is another feat entirely. From supporting small businesses to collaborating on large-scale events, what does it take to build, cultivate and maintain a positive neighborhood and community for entrepreneurs, business owners and residents alike?

Our first guest, Meghan Martin, knows a thing or two about supporting local creatives. As interim executive director of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, she shares her insight on all things community: how we can support local art, the process of managing artists, and what creative placemaking really means.

Later, we introduce our second guest: Summer Schriner, owner of retail shops Bad Annie's and Grace Boutique in Old Town, Lansing. After spending two decades in the Old Town community, she's gained a strong foothold on what it takes to cultivate a safe, inviting and prosperous space. From the day-to-day of owning two businesses to how to deal with (literal) shit, Summer shares how she gets the job done.

Mentioned in this episode: The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs

Pair this episode with:

Simple Gin Punch

Gin

You simply can't go wrong with a simple gin punch. Bid the summer season farewell with a citrusy, sweet cocktail that works well in a big batch. Tanqueray No. 10 Gin is one of our favorites, as it's crafted in small batches using fresh citrus fruits. These citrus notes play well with grapefruit juice, lemonade and–another one of our favorites–lime LaCroix. If you're looking for a weekday drink, this recipe also makes a tasty mocktail, sans gin.