Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “Built for the Ride: Tiffany Gunter’s Detroit Transit Story”
  • Latest episode: “The Black Church is Still the Healing Balm for our Community, Dr. Charles Williams”
  • Latest episode: “Global Swagger of the Motor City, Drake Phifer talks Detroit Diaspora 2026”

“I had to unlearn the industry to remember my soul.” That’s the heartbeat of this Detroit is Different episode featuring Sarah Jane Mark—a fiber artist, educator, and spiritual architect of community healing. In this conversation, Sarah Jane shares her journey from the fast-paced fashion world of Los Angeles to the soulful streets of Detroit, where she co-founded Neighborhood Art School and Selah House with her husband, Billy Mark. She delves into how her experiences in artist residencies and spiritual communities have shaped her approach to sustainable fashion and community engagement. Listeners will be inspired by her commitment to creating spaces that nurture creativity, spirituality, and communal living. Join us as we explore the transformative power of art, faith, and community in Sarah Jane’s life and work.