Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “Fair Share, Real Power: Detroiters, Development, and the Future of Justice with Theo Pride”
  • Latest episode: “From Joy Road Roots to WDET’s “The Metro” with Tia Graham”
  • Latest episode: “Five Generations, One Mission: Renette Jackson on Law, Motherhood, and Black Detroit’s Future”

“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.