Detroit is Different

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In high school, running cross country provided Karen Dumas with a competitive edge that she carries with her today. Growing up on the lower Eastside by the Detroit River, where she still resides, Karen found clarity in her career path after one year at Michigan State University, realizing her passion for business. She founded Ideas and Images, a communications firm that has thrived under her leadership. Karen excels at helping clients connect their messages to people, demonstrating her exceptional skills and talent in communication. Her understanding of the intricacies of sender, receiver, response, and feedback sets her apart, turning what many find exhausting into her area of expertise. In this episode of Detroit is Different, we explore how Karen navigates the intersections of business, politics, and public attention, discussing both the benefits and challenges. Meet Karen Dumas on Detroit is Different.

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