In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis recognizes the podcast's three-year anniversary by celebrating some of its highlights in 2022 including an early year feature on Blavity.com where Detroit Worldwide was named as one of the top 20 Black podcasts to check out in 2022.

In addition to this recongition, Marquis also expresses appreciation to all 15 of his guests from the first part of 2022 by sharing the lessons he's learned each guest, and how those lessons can be applied to one's life.

Finally, Marquis expresses gratitude to Detroit Worldwide's listeners over the years and how they can best support the podcast in the months ahead.

Connect with Marquis:

E-mail : info@detroitworldwide.com

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In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with fellow Wayne State University graduate, Monice Mitchell Simms, who is an award-winning screenwriter, author, playwright, and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles, CA.

In this episode, Monice discusses her love and introduction into writing, and how writing provided her with a voice and safety net as a child growing up in Detroit.

Additionally, Monice discusses her journey to Wayne State University where she earned a degree in journalism and how her aspirations to become a Hollywood screenwriter led to walk away from a promising career in media.

Finally, Monice highlights her overall career as a screenwriter and the decision that prompted her to pursue her PhD in sociology as an adult learner.

About Monice:

Monice Mitchell Simms is an award-winning screenwriter, author, filmmaker, playwright, journalist, podcaster, a  2019 Producer Guild of America Diversity alum. 

"Redeemed", the film she adapted to screen is currently streaming on BET+ and Apple TV+

She wrote, produced, and directed "Carmin's Choice" and "Rain" for Showtime. Additionally,  she served as co-writer and producer for the documentary, "Two Classes of 1968", which premiered in 2021 and will be making film festival rounds in 2022. 

Monice has also penned seven books, including her children’s tale, “Nana’s Fridge,”  and her historical fiction novel, “Address: House of Corrections,” is also a fan favorite  audio drama on Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Apple scripted podcasts. 

A native daughter of Detroit, Monice holds a BA in journalism from Wayne State  University, a MFA in film from Columbia College Chicago and is pursuing a Ph.D. in  Sociology. 

Monice has a slate of original and adapted projects in development.  

Connect with Monice: 

Website:    www.monicemitchellsimms.com

Twitter:       @monicemitchell

Instagram:   @monicemitchellsimms 

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with author Tyler Hendon where they discuss the release of his book, "Mirage: How Social Media Impacts the Way We Think, Feel, and Behave"  and why Tyler was inspired to craft a timely read.

Throughout this conversation Tyler discusses vulnerablity on social media and how group thinking has led to cancel culture and instablity in the online community.

Finally, Tyler discusses what it means to be an independent author and how self-reflection and vulnerablility gave him the courage to write his first book.

About Tyler:

Tyler Hendon was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He is an experienced Human Resources professional. He is also a gradute of Michigan State University where he  received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism along with a concentration in Media Marketing . 

In May of 2018, Tyler received two Human Resources Management certifications while continuing his education at Emory University. 

In his spare time, Tyler volunteers for Hands on Atlanta, a nonprofit dedicated to serving Metro Atlanta, and HERO for Children, a nonprofit dedicated to bettering the lives of children who have been impacted by HIV and AIDS.

He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and frequently visits his family in Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. 

Connect with Tyler:


Website:      TheMirageBook.com

Instagram:   @MirageBook_

Twitter:        @TylerHendon7

LinkedIn:       Tyler Hendon