frankly… Episode 93: Recapping the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference 
Dan is joined by Franco CEO Tina Kozak for a recap on the 2026 Detroit…
Nina ScarpelliJune 12, 2026
Leadership that Thrives 
Tina Kozak reflects on key lessons from the Women Thrive Conference and why empathy, resilience…
Tina KozakJune 5, 2026
frankly… Episode 92: Numbers Are Important, but Stories Are What Move People 
Dan is joined by Tracy Wolf for a chat with Laure LeBlanc about philanthropy and…
Nina ScarpelliMay 28, 2026
Logos Deserve to Get Dressed Up for Parties, Too 
Learn why Spotify’s disco ball logo backlash had more to do with messaging than the…
Ashley DupuyMancusoMay 22, 2026
frankly… Episode 91: It’s Never too Early to Start Building Leadership Skills 
Dan is joined by Christina Quirk for a chat with Michelle Gilbert to share leadership…
Nina ScarpelliMay 15, 2026
When the Lights Go Out: What Spirit Airlines’ Shutdown Reveals About Crisis Communications in 2026 
Learn how Spirit Airlines’ shutdown highlights the importance of empathy, stakeholder trust and proactive crisis…
Nina ScarpelliMay 13, 2026
frankly… Episode 90: 20 Years and Counting for the Movement Music Festival 
Dan is joined by Brent Snavely for a conversation with Sam Fotias about Detroit's Movement…
Nina ScarpelliMay 1, 2026
Trust Is Your Brand’s Most Valuable Asset—But How Do You Build It? 
Trust is the secret weapon for brand building, effective communications and leadership.
Nikki LittleApril 17, 2026
frankly… Episode 89: Empathy is Not a Weakness 
Dan is joined by Nikki Little for a conversation with Vijay Iyer on why empathy…
Nina ScarpelliApril 15, 2026
frankly… Episode 88: For Journalists, Thought Leadership is the Job 
Dan chats with Brent Snavely and Jamie Butters on how the automotive media landscape is…
Nina ScarpelliApril 2, 2026
