🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️ This week, Mike catches up with Stelios Stylianou, founder of the Downriver News Network. Stelios shares how his passion for filmmaking, music, and community storytelling led him to create a fast-growing local media platform connecting and uplifting the Downriver Michigan area. 🎥 Highlights from this episode:

• How Stelios turned a love for video and creativity into a platform that celebrates local people, businesses, and events.

• The challenges and wins of building a community news network from scratch.

• Why local content is more important than ever—and how authenticity drives engagement.

• Tips for aspiring creators who want to start their own media projects.

• The power of perseverance, creativity, and community support when launching something new.

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