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Hosted by Caton Vance and produced · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 30 episodes
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Don’t Quote Me is a documentary-style talk show about creativity, connection, and the courage it takes to keep showing up.Hosted by Caton Vance and produced by Vance & Company, each episode features honest conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers navigating their craft, their city, and the world.We cover everything from building community through art, to resisting burnout, to the hustle of making something meaningful, all without losing your sense of self along the way.Expect laughs, unexpected wisdom, and the kind of dialogue that lingers long after the episode ends
Caton Vance and produced hosts Don't Quote Me, a arts show with 30 episodes published.
What if running wasn't about how fast you are, how far you can go, or where you finish, but about who you meet along the way? In this episode of Don't Quote Me, we sit down with Sammie, founder of Friendship Miles, a Gra
What happens when you stop waiting for permission to create?In this episode of Don't Quote Me, we sit down with filmmaker, artist, and creative director Seejon Czaplicki for a conversation about independent filmmaking, c
What does it take to build a stronger sense of belonging? In this episode of Don't Quote Me, we sit down with Joe LeBlanc, founder of Pink Wallet, to discuss creating a resource that helps LGBTQ+ people discover welcomin
In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, we sit down with Amanda Hadd and Taia Sky, founders of Grand Rapids Foodie Fest, to talk about building one of the city’s biggest celebrations of food, culture, and community. What star
Eric Freeman sits down for a raw, honest conversation about purpose, perseverance, and the realities of building a food business from the ground up. From being incarcerated at 19 to becoming a community activist, father,
Season 3 of Don’t Quote Me begins with tattoo artist Frankie Williams, whose approach to tattooing goes far beyond ink on skin. In this episode, Frankie opens up about the responsibility that comes with permanent art, th
Season 2 of Don’t Quote Me concludes with a powerful conversation featuring Omar Arredondo, whose journey reflects what it means to lead with intention, resilience, and community at the center. In this finale episode, Om
What does it really take to pursue creativity full-time? In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, we sit down with Grand Rapids artist and entrepreneur Alex “Big Al” Moran. Known for his murals across Michigan, Alex shares the
In Episode 10 of Don’t Quote Me, we sit down with Grand Rapids serial entrepreneur Jonathan Jelks to unpack what it really takes to build in today’s economy. From Sip Coffee & Cocktails to Motu Viget, cannabis ventures,
In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, we sit down with Ximon Kittok (they/them), co-founder and Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, for an honest and deeply human conversation about trans identity, comm
In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, Nick Avink—founder of Grand Rapids Trampoline Academy—shares his journey from competitive trampoline athlete to nonprofit leader working to expand access to movement-based programming f
For 18 years, Lori has built a space where people feel seen, heard, safe, and welcomed. But behind the warm atmosphere is a journey filled with risk, creativity, grief, reinvention, motherhood, community-building, and re
In this episode, we sit down with Xavier Aker, a young self-taught artist whose work is turning heads across Grand Rapids and beyond. Xavier opens up about his journey into art, the personal experiences that shaped his c
In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, we sit down with Cole Williams: a pillar of the Grand Rapids community, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Delta Project, and a lifelong advocate for youth and justice. Cole has s
In this episode of Don’t Quote Me, we sit down with Luke Shoemaker, longtime Grand Rapids musician, photographer, and creative force, to talk about the journey of staying true to your art while evolving through new seaso
Amy Day has built a career on curiosity and creative risk-taking. Now the Creative Director of ArtPrize, she joins Don’t Quote Me to reflect on her journey through design, wilderness therapy, and the power of art to brin
In Episode 2 of Season 2, we sit down with Kate Christy—founder of Folk Founded and the brilliant designer behind the Vance & Company brand. Kate is not only an incredible creative partner but also a mother, long-distanc
We're back with Season 2 of Don’t Quote Me, and there's no better way to launch than by sitting down once again with our longtime friend and collaborator, Jose Jimenez. In Season 1, Jose helped us pilot this series by so
Leadership coach, consultant, and nonprofit board president Kareem Scales joins us to unpack what it really means to show up across sectors, roles, and lived experiences. With deep roots in advocacy and a firm eye on the
Luxury is Wellness: Brendon Craft on Reintroduction, Presence, and the New Masculinity Entrepreneur and creative Brendon Craft (aka Crafty) explores what it means to live again - to slow down, reset, and redefine success
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