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The Men's Issue

June is here, and with it, our issue that celebrates the wonderful men of our community. As Father's Day approaches, we turn our spotlight on the diverse and inspiring stories of local men who make a difference, enrich our lives and shape our community.

In this issue, we have an exclusive sit-down with a Detroit Tigers catcher who shares his experiences both on and off the field and a lively discussion with three local podcasters. We also delve into the lives of a local business owner whose philosophy to "work hard, play hard, give back" has uplifted many, and a professional who exemplifies the art of balancing a demanding career with a fulfilling personal life.

Beyond these stories, don't miss our Father's Day gift guide, packed with ideas from local businesses that are sure to delight any dad.

Let's take a moment to appreciate and celebrate the incredible men who inspire us, challenge us, and love us. Here's to a joyful Father's Day and an engaging read. We hope you enjoy the stories as much as we enjoyed bringing them to you!

June 2024

PUBLISHER

Ali Kramer | ali.kramer@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Lynne Konstantin | lynne.konstantin@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Rayna Southart | rayna.southart@citylifestyle.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Lisa Gindi | lisa.gindi@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Erica Hobbs

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Aly Darin, Allison Farrand/Detroit Tigers

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Evan Deuvall

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Catching Up With Carson Kelly

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The Power of Podcasts: Three Men Talking

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Carson Kelly CATCHING UP WITH

Signed to the Detroit Tigers in August 2023, the catcher sat down with Birmingham City Lifestyle .

ARTICLE BY LYNNE KONSTANTIN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALLISON FARRAND

Born in Chicago, raised in Oregon, to Chicago natives (his dad worked in global brand marketing for Nike),

grew up a fan of the Chicago

Following a standout high school baseball career in Oregon, Kelly was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second round of the 2012 MLB Draft, receiving a 1.6 million signing bonus and foregoing his commitment to University

Carson Kelly, 29,

Cubs (fave player: Derek Jeter).

Carson Kelly

of Oregon’s baseball team. Soon switching from third baseman to catcher, Kelly made his majorleague debut in 2016 with the Cardinals. He was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2019 season, tying Miguel Montero’s Diamondback record for the most home runs hit in a season by a catcher, with 18.

With five broken bones in three years (in the end, he says, “it’s made me a better person and a better player”), Kelly was signed by the Detroit Tigers last August, moving to Metro Detroit practically overnight with his wife, Eloise, and toddler son, full of optimism and eager to get to know the community. Here, we catch up with Detroit Tigers catcher Carson Kelly.

WHEN DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH BASEBALL?

I fell in love with the game early. My parents put me through all different sports and I just loved baseball from the start. I even naturally brought baseball into other sports — if I played tennis, I’d swing the racquet like a baseball player. Golf, same thing. When I got into high school, that was when I kind of knew that this could be something.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?

Overall, in baseball, my goal is consistency. Baseball is a game of failure — it’s the only sport that you can fail pretty much 70 percent of the time and still be considered a success. Consistency of the process and mastery of the craft is the best I can do.

WHEN YOU BEGAN YOUR CAREER, DID YOU EVER IMAGINE THAT YOU WOULD BE WHERE YOU ARE NOW?

As a kid, you have the dream of being a big leaguer. But when you actually accomplish the goal, it’s really special. To be where I am now is — it’s been a lot of hard work and I’ve had a lot of great people in my corner to help me. But it’s been a fun journey, for sure.

YOU ARE NEW TO THE TIGERS. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT IT SO FAR?

I absolutely love the city and the support they give us. It’s a great clubhouse to be a part of, there are a lot of really good people in this organization.

Happy campers Kelly with Tigers catcher Jake Rogers in Lakeland, Fla.

Kelly with Tigers pitcher Jason Foley

Kelly with baby George and wife, Eloise

And the community gives so much support to us. Even during the tough stretches, when we really need it. People really support the Tigers and it’s fun to see, and go out and play in front of all those fans.

As a catcher, I’ve got the best seat in the house, so I get to talk to some of the players when they come up to bat.

WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT BASEBALL? HOW DOES IT BENEFIT YOU?

I love the game. I love the challenge that it brings every day. I love the fact that we do fail and that we continue to get better. I’m a big believer that you have to fail in order to get better. I think that’s a valuable lesson in baseball and in life in general.

CONVERSELY, WHAT CHARACTER TRAITS DO YOU HAVE THAT MAKE YOU A GREAT ATHLETE?

The consistency of trying to be better. Again, failing and learning from those mistakes, asking myself how I can get better — and being open to trying new things. We all can get stuck in our own way, but being

vulnerable and open to trying different things will help us continue to get better. I think that’s helped me become a better athlete.

HAVE YOU FACED ANY CHALLENGES IN TRYING TO PLAY BASEBALL?

Tons. Pretty much every day. I’ve had a lot of injuries; there have been a lot of things out of my control. That’s another lesson in life and the game, to remember not to focus on things you can’t control. The game can bring a lot of things you don’t expect and every day is a challenge. But that’s what I love about it.

WHO ARE YOUR ROLE MODELS, PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY?

This game has brought me closer to so many different places and so many different people, and I kind of just try to take a little bit from everybody. There are lessons to be learned. Everybody has their own story. I’m open to listening to people’s stories and just to learn something about life and how I can apply that to the game.

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WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER A MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT IN YOUR LIFE OR CAREER?

Making it to the big leagues is definitely one that I’ve had since I was a kid. But being a family — having my wife and my son has been my biggest accomplishment. I’ve relied on them a lot and they’ve really changed my life for the better.

HOW WOULD YOUR COACHES/TEAMMATES DESCRIBE YOU?

Great question. I think they’d say I try to be the same guy every day. Being a catcher, I’ve got to be on both sides of the ball — I’ve got to be in position as a player and also to help the pitchers. Being the guy that’s behind the plate, to help with game plan for the pitcher and also help the offense. Having my experience throughout the years and being able to help with some of the younger guys is an important piece for me.

DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY, IN LIFE OR SPORTS?

To continue to learn. To continue to be vulnerable and open to try new things. Again, we get stuck in our own way sometimes. I’m a believer that when you stop learning, you stop growing and you age quicker.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE SPOTS IN THE COMMUNITY?

I like trying new places and I love coffee, so I enjoy trying different coffee shops, especially little ones that no one knows about. But I’m still exploring this area.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO DURING YOUR OFF-TIME?

I’m a big golfer. But mainly, I’m hanging with my family, hanging with my son. The game takes us away from our families so much that it’s important to get back and be with family.

TELL YOUR FANS SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT NOBODY KNOWS?

I’m a pretty open book. I don’t have any secrets.

The Power of Podcasts: Three Men Talking

THREE LOCAL PODCASTERS (TWO OF THEM BROTHERS) DELVE INTO VERY DIFFERENT TAKES ON THE PUBLIC SPHERES.

ARTICLE BY LYNNE KONSTANTIN

JEFF DWOSKIN

Entrepreneur based in West Bloomfield

Podcast: Classic Conversations, available at classic-conversations.com , Apple, Spotify.

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND DO YOU HAVE A ‘DAY JOB?’

My day job is co-founder/CEO of Stampede Social. Stampede Social is a social selling platform for creators/brands/agencies to unlock the power of Instagram to save time while increasing their revenue and brand influence.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PODCAST?

I launched Classic Conversations in May 2020. My podcast is a deep dive into pop nostalgia, where pop-culture influencers, TV stars, film actors, comedians and musicians share inspirational stories about the road to success.

WHAT KIND OF GUESTS DO YOU HAVE?

TV and film stars and comedians are my frequent guests. Stars of Happy Days, the Love Boat, Land of the Lost and Batman have guested. A little sampling: Mindy Sterling, Eric Roberts, Saul Rubinek, Alison Arngrim, Loretta Swit, Sharon Gless, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Wil Wheaton, Ed Asner, Ronny Cox, Paul Provenza, Ed Begley, Jr., Burt Ward, Ted Lange, Carl Gottlieb, Kenneth Johnson, Mike Binder, Carole Baskin, Billy Van Zandt, Joe Alves, Hal Sparks, Candy Clark, Bobby Collins, Alonzo Bodden, Jackie ‘The Joke Man’ Martling, Nicholas Hammond, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Don Most, Catherine Mary Stewart, Jack O’Halloran, Al Jean, Rick Overton, Ted Neeley, Dee Wallace, Judy Tenuta, Blanca Blanco, Dedee Pfeiffer, Robert Klein, John Wesley Shipp, Stuart Pankin, Ronny Cox and and Scott Schwartz.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START IT? WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?

As a former stand-up comic, I needed a new creative outlet. I believe my preparation and genuine desire to connect with my guests make it unique. It’s not uncommon for me to hear that I was their favorite interview or that someone listened and learned something new.

WHY ARE YOU A GOOD HOST? WHY SHOULD READERS LISTEN?

I come to the table prepared. My guests immediately recognize that and even though I’ve never met these folks before, it sounds like two friends talking. It’s not a Q&A, it’s a conversation — the conversation that, if you’re into this type of nostalgia, you feel I’m having the conversation you would have wanted to have yourself.

HOW MANY LISTENERS DO YOU HAVE?

My podcast is in the top 1.5 percent of all podcasts. People say they love the connection I make with my guests and appreciate the time I put into the pre-interview.

WERE YOU SURPRISED TO FIND A COMMUNITY INTERESTED IN YOUR TOPIC?

Honestly, it’s a podcast that would interest me and I just hoped it would interest others.

WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING THING ABOUT PRODUCING YOUR PODCAST?

It’s very time consuming. There is a reason most people quit podcasting after seven episodes (we crossed 300 recently). There is a low barrier to entry but the pre-prep and post-prep is usually what does people in. It’s a lot of work and if your heart isn’t in it, you won’t last.

WHAT’S SURPRISED YOU MOST ABOUT PODCASTING?

There is a huge supportive community of other podcasters that I have met and have become close friends with.

WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM GUEST TO HAVE ON YOUR PODCAST?

Henry Winkler and Steven Spielberg.

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND DO YOU HAVE A ‘DAY JOB?’

With the Jon Dwoskin Experience, I’m a business, executive and sales coach with clients around the world. I started and sold a company then worked in commercial real estate for 12 years before launching the Jon Dwoskin Experience in 2015 and co-founding Launch 3, with the goal of empowering young adults with the knowledge, skills and guidance needed to excel in business and life.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PODCAST?

When I was younger, I wanted to be — and was inspired by — Larry King. I always loved his interview style and how he made the guest and their journey the center of each conversation. Larry was great at asking thought-provoking questions to bring out the guest’s journey, allowing him to learn and grow as well as the viewer and, many times, the guest. Think Business LIVE with Jon Dwoskin is modeled after Larry King Live’s format, featuring one-on-one in-depth, soulful conversations with executives, managers and salespeople who are making a difference in their companies, communities and in themselves.

WHAT KIND OF GUESTS DO YOU HAVE?

Listeners can hear conversations with CEOs, C-level executives, owners, managers and people making a difference in the business world. Past guests have included SEO speaker and mentor Ferdinand Mehlinger [part of the elite team that transformed Backrub into Google] and digital transformation thought leader Vladimer Botsvadze [an advisory board member of the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute].

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START IT? WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?

I love meeting and talking to new people — my mission is to provide coaching and get people thinking big. The podcast allows me

JON W. DWOSKIN

Business, executive and sales coach based in Huntington Woods

Podcast: Think Business with Jon Dwoskin LIVE, available at jondwoskin.com , Apple, Spotify.

to have guests from all around the world to assist me in this mission. I want to really get to know the guest and what makes them who they are and then how that flows into their business.

WHY ARE YOU A GOOD HOST? WHY SHOULD READERS LISTEN?

I don’t prepare questions and I don’t know who I am interviewing until 5-10 minutes before. I actively listen and am curious about the guests and their world and want to get to know the soul of the person. Listeners enjoy that the conversation is real, unscripted and has depth.

HOW MANY LISTENERS DO YOU HAVE?

Close to 1 million downloads.

WERE YOU SURPRISED TO FIND A COMMUNITY INTERESTED IN YOUR TOPIC?

No. As a coach, I am in the trenches with people and companies from all around the globe. I have my finger on the pulse of what they want to know — how to get them unstuck on a business and life level.

WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING THING ABOUT PRODUCING YOUR PODCAST?

Nothing – I have a virtual team to do it all.

WHAT’S SURPRISED YOU MOST ABOUT PODCASTING?

I have more than 2,500 episodes now, but after 100 episodes, I had booking agencies from all over the world booking amazing guests on my show. I was not expecting that.

WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM GUEST TO HAVE ON YOUR PODCAST?

Mark Cuban — great guy, great story, real deal.

DAVID WACHLER

Jeweler based in Metro Detroit

Podcast: Dropping Gems with David Wachler, available on Apple and Spotify.

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND DO YOU HAVE A ‘DAY JOB?’

I’m a fourth-generation jeweler focusing on engagement rings, signed pieces and high-end watch trading. I work with my family at Wachler Estate Collection & Diamonds in Birmingham.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PODCAST?

I just launched in February, so it’s new. Dropping Gems is a show that I started to interview my clientele, focusing on the ‘gems’ of life. I believe their experience in life and business is something that everyone who’s interested can learn from and apply the wisdom to their own lives.

WHAT KIND OF GUESTS DO YOU HAVE?

My guests range from entrepreneurs and small-business owners, with upcoming guests ranging from judges, athletes, actors, comedians, artists — whoever supports my small business has a chance to be on the show. I also want to feature charity organizations that I believe in. My first goal is to reach 100 episodes.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START IT? WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?

Getting to know my clients and their stories made me want to share them.

WHY ARE YOU A GOOD HOST? WHY SHOULD READERS LISTEN?

I won’t say I’m a good host, but if you listen to the show you can let me know what you think. I’d ask people to consider listening to gain the wisdom someone else has to struggle for.

HOW MANY LISTENERS DO YOU HAVE?

On Apple and Spotify we did OK, but we just started. On TikTok, we hit almost 1 million views on a podcast clip, which was exciting.

WERE YOU SURPRISED TO FIND A COMMUNITY INTERESTED IN YOUR TOPIC?

I think anyone likes to see peoples’ success stories, which can be relatable and helpful to them.

WHAT’S THE MOST CHALLENGING THING ABOUT PRODUCING YOUR PODCAST?

Finding the time to edit it and promote it while being a busy jeweler.

WHAT’S SURPRISED YOU MOST ABOUT PODCASTING?

How much fun it is.

WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM GUEST TO HAVE ON YOUR PODCAST?

Elon Musk.

Living Life Well

TIM

SMITH HAS REFINED THE ART OF FINDING A WORK-LIFE BALANCE.

ARTICLE BY ERICA HOBBS

Mortgage-broker Tim Smith has built a successful career over the past 40 years. The Bloomfield Hills resident has been one of the state’s top loan producers, closing more than $100 million in business annually in his role with Birmingham’s First Merchants Bank.

But while Smith has dedicated most of his life to providing his clients with great service, he says the key to success is more than long hours — it’s finding a work-life balance that brings fulfillment outside of the office. This, he says, not only leads to more personal happiness, but also increases productivity and focus in the workplace.

“I think as you step away sometimes, you gain energy to come back into it and do a better job at it when you take a break from time to time,” he says.

Throughout his career, Smith has developed a rich personal life, raising two sons with his wife, participating in triathlons and, most recently, playing pickleball. He and his family are also avid travelers and especially enjoy outdoor adventures. They have hiked all over the world, including Machu Picchu in Peru and glaciers in Argentina, as well as domestically at the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion Park.

“Finding a balance is just finding something that brings you joy outside of the work environment and dedicating time to it,” he says

Tim Smith

“Finding a balance is just finding something that brings you joy outside of the work environment and dedicating time to it.” — Tim Smith

With busy work schedules, deadlines and responsibilities, the task can be easier said than done, but Smith says it’s important to prioritize personal time as well. For him, that means making time for himself by blocking off parts of his calendar to make “appointments” to enjoy other parts of his life.

“Those appointments are just as important as an appointment with a client or a referral source,” he says, “and if you stick to that, you’re going to get a better worklife balance.”

Respecting that balance with employees is also important, he says. It builds stronger employee relationships and increases retention and productivity. All of Smith’s team has been with him for more than a decade and work well together, anticipating needs and supporting one another. While he doesn’t require his team to go above and beyond, he says the mutual respect pays off.

“My team gives me a 125 percent every day, and they are motivated. They are encouraged by me to do their very best,” he says. “I think sometimes when you recognize the needs of somebody else, then they want to give you back more than you ask for, and my team always gives me more than I ask for.”

Smith hiking a glacier in Patagonia

Tim Smith with his wife, Sue, in Estes Park, Colo.

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The bluegrass state of Kentucky with the Appalachian Mountains is indisputably known as the Mecca of bourbon and the location of America’s only Bourbon Trail.

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail, established in 1999, is dotted with a total of 37 distilleries scattered throughout the regions of Louisville, Western Kentucky, Bardstown, Lexington and North Kentucky.

For bourbon aficionados and road trip lovers alike, the trail promises scenic country drives, historic architecture, and an abundance of restaurants and tasting rooms with some distilleries spanning more than 100 miles apart.

A TOUR OF AMERICA'S ONLY BOURBON TRAIL

TOASTING

THE

The name

“bourbon” hails from the original

Bourbon County,

which

was a region carved from a portion of the Fayette County of Virginia in 1785.

The most popular bourbon distillery locations one might expect to see along the trail are: Angles Envy, Maker’s Mark, Michter’s, Wild Turkey, Heaven Hill, Lux Row, Old Forester, Four Roses, Evan Williams, Bulleit, and Jim Beam.

Within each distillery and on its grounds, bourbon lovers can expect to find a variety of bourbon price points, flavor profiles, distilling and aging techniques, and historical points of interest. Each location offers a variety of tour options: some focusing on the chemistry of bourbon distillation, the art of tasting, the barrel charring process, or the rich (and checkered) history of bourbon’s origins.

One constant seems to remain—most Kentucky distilleries cannot broach the topic of their favorite drink without also offering a glimpse of its history. The name “bourbon” hails from the original Bourbon County, which was a region carved from a portion of the Fayette County of Virginia in 1785. The county, which belonged to the then-brand-new state of Kentucky, was named in honor of the French House of Bourbon to show gratitude to King Louis XVI for his vital assistance during the American Revolutionary War.

Prior to its exodus from the region, loads of white oak barrels cut from the forests of Arkansas were first branded with the Bourbon County label. The county logo branded on the barrels soon gave way to its shorthand references: Bourbon. The rest is, quit literally, history.

The oldest operational distillery in Kentucky is Maker’s Mark, which began distilling in 1805 and has since been recognized as a National Historic Landmark. In 1964, a Congressional Resolution declared bourbon to be an indigenous product of the United States. This distinction renders bourbon as the official American Spirit. To be recognized as a bourbon, a spirit must meet specific and strict requirements set forth by law. In fact, bourbon distillation marks one of America’s very first examples of a consumer protection law with the establishment of the “Bottled-in-Bond” Act in 1897 (The Bottled-in-Bond designation have bourbon standards which supersede those of single-malt Scotch).

All bourbon starts as what distillers refer to as White Lightning—an uncolored, unaged, and unflavored whiskey. Whiskey functions as the stem cell of bourbon—it’s the bare bones and the foundation. This whiskey must be made with mash consisting of at least 51% corn. As long as that ratio is met, the mash may also include other grains such as rye and barley. During the distillation process, the liquid must not supersede a proof of

160, and must not supersede a proof of 125 at the time it’s poured into barrels to begin the aging process. All bourbon must be aged in new, charred, white oak barrels for a minimum of two years before it is finally bottled at 80 proof or higher. No other dyes or flavors may be introduced into the distilling or aging process if a bourbon is to retain its namesake.

Even though 95% of bourbon is distilled in Kentucky, bourbon does not need to be distilled in the state to be considered authentic. Most bourbon was historically made in Kentucky due to its geography. The rich source of limestone in Kentucky earth acts as a natural aquifer, purifying the water and removing the more peaty flavors one would find in spirits distilled with earthier water quality, such as Scotch. The varied temperatures, humidity levels, and weather patterns in the Kentucky region cause the white oak barrels to contrast and swell. This unique aging process gives bourbon its signature amber hue as well as its sweet and dynamic flavor.

While the tour itinerary is flexible enough to have many starting points, the official “start” of the trail can be found at the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome

The

Kentucky Bourbon Trail,

established in 1999, is dotted with a total of 37 distilleries.

Center located at the Frazier Museum on Historic Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville. The destinations along the trail can be planned a number of ways: by distillery, by region, or by organized tour itinerary. Some distillery locations are packed as tightly as an 8-mile radius, with the average tour lasting about 90 minutes.

Guests who schedule an official KBT tour receive a Kentucky Bourbon Trail passport at the beginning of their journey and have the pleasure of watching stamps fill their pages as they makes their way through the Kentucky countryside. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Passports do not expire, so travelers may rest assured that they can complete any unfinished portions of their tours at a later date if the tastings become too rigorous. Each distillery along the trail has its own admission fee for tours but offer more than one tour option at each location. Some Distilleries, such as Four Roses and Jim Beam, offer two distillery tour locations. Guests are welcome to visit both locations if they desire but will receive only one stamp in their Bourbon Trail passports.

For those who want to travel off the beaten path, several famous distilleries in the area do not appear on the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail list. One of the more famous of these is the Buffalo Trace Distillery, responsible for distilling bourbon of that name as well as the more rare and sought-after bottles of Blanton’s and E.H. Taylor. The Buffalo Trace distillery is located on a national landmark and offers free tastings, as well as Ghost tours for those who are interested in a different kind of spirit.

For a complete list of distilleries, tour schedules, tour booking details, and frequently asked questions, visit KYBourbonTrail.com

David D. Das

SCOTT STALLINGS’ WORKOUT

Like many impressionable kids with giddy enthusiasm for their favorite sport, Scott Stallings discovered his interest for golf at the young age of 3.

But it was the “aha moment” for his LOVE of the game that came in 1997 when Tiger Woods won the Masters and would forever change the entire landscape of the industry, as well as what Stallings would aspire to achieve in his future professional endeavors.

Upon realizing “that Woods wasn’t that much older than him,’’ Scott set himself into overdrive to “get it together” and tapped into his natural drive to be one of the best.

He trained his way through achieving allstate golfer and Dean’s List status in high school. He was a seven-time tournament winner and was an All-American while attending Tennessee Tech, and he has won on the PGA Tour three times as a professional golfer.

In 2016 he learned he had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and acute adrenal fatigue. It was a result of some unhealthy nutritional habits, both of which affected his ability to continue effectively as a professional athlete.

“ GOLF IS A GRIND, BUT DON’T LET PHYSICALITY GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR GAME .”

With the guidance of doctors, surgeons, and his good friend Rich Froning, a four-time Crossfit champion, Scott developed a workout to trim 60 pounds, boasting 10% body fat, revising his daily eating habits, and sleeping healthily through the night.

“I came to the realization that it was no one’s fault but my own. The excuses and finger pointing led back to me, and once you take ownership, you take power in that,” Scott says.

“The voice within gave me some scary realizations that I always hated the doctor, and that they would tell me something was wrong. I learned a little information goes a long way, and that saved my health. Make one change today, and make another one tomorrow, and you’ll never look back.”

Had Scott not gone to the doctor because of that innate fear, he never would have known the diagnosis of sleep apnea that needed to be addressed.

“You only get one body,” he says.

Luckily for Scott, he didn’t have an overwhelming, crazy life overhaul. Instead, he was able to find one small thing, delivering simple systematic changes in his workout that led to his improvement in fitness and quality of life.

He still was driven to be one the best PGA Tour players and the best family guy he could be, and he would do all of the discovery, the surgeries, and the daily changes all over again to continue living his best life.

“I legitimately have some great people push me and stay around me,” Scott says.

Scott has traveled the world over, playing on some of the best courses around, from Augusta National twice, to courses across Asia, Europe, Australia, and the hope to cross the Middle East and more stunning destinations in New Zealand off his global travel list. His next “bucket list” trip?

Today, Scott happily shares healthy time with his wife and kids and is leading up The Scott Stallings Kids Play Free Junior Golf Initiative, a partnership with the Tennessee Golf Foundation to bring free junior golf to the Knoxville area.

THE WORKOUT BASICS :

KETTLEBELLS

Cast iron or cast steel ball with a handle attached to the top; ideal for exercises that combine cardio, strength and flexibility training.

BARS AND WEIGHTS

A long iron bar on which weight plates are placed. Weights come in a variety of styles, including weight plates, barbells and dumbbells.

DUMBBELLS

Short barbells, usually held in each hand

MEDICINE BALLS

Weighted balls roughly the diameter of the shoulders that are used for strength training and rehabilitation

STALLINGS’ PRIMARY EQUIPMENT: HIS TOP EXERCISES:

KETTLEBELL POWER SNATCH:

Uses ground force to leverage the kettlebell upward, then the shoulder, arm and back support the weight as it gets pushed overhead. Also a great cardio exercise and trains the body for a good golf swing.

KETTLEBELL HALO:

Start by holding the kettlebell upside down at chest height, then lift the weight to head height and rotate it around the head like a halo in both directions. This exercise focuses on shoulder mobility— which is important for a good golf swing— and warms up the muscles and soft tissue around the shoulder girdle.

CLEAN TO LUNGE:

First, the kettlebell is lifted from the ground to shoulder height. Then, the foward lunge loads weight into the legs one at a time, which happens from the backswing to the downswing. The exercise increases strength in calves and forearms, which is essential for a powerful swing.

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Who’s Your Daddy?

ARTICLE BY LYNNE KONSTANTIN

1 Fill him up with a six-pack of 1.5-oz. Whiskey Snort Packs from Motor City Gas in Royal Oak — brews are distilled at the family-owned farm in Superior Twp., where they are bringing back a variety of exotic old-world heirloom grains. Included are Belly Up Bourbon, Apple Sauce, Rough Ryed and more. Motorcitygas.com. | 2 Subtle woven stripes and a herringbone collar elevate this easy Pique Button Front Shirt. Guys N Gals, West Bloomfield; shopguysngals.com. | 3 Classic, but with extras. Double RL Overdale Indigo Denim Trucker Jacket is inspired by a 1950s work jacket and has expansion pleats at the placket. Ralph Lauren Troy, Somerset Collection; ralphlauren.com. | 4 The Van Cortlandt Tee from Tracksmith — locally exclusive to Gazelle Sports in Birmingham — is a tech tee to treasure, made of luxe and lightweight 2:09 Mesh. Gazellesports.com. | 5 Get in the Olympic spirit: Wrap him up in Barefoot Dreams retro-inspired super-soft CozyChic Team USA Throw. Zieben Mare, Franklin; ziebenmare.com. | 6 He’s the Dude: The Big Lebowski Original Movie Promo Tee, vintage ’90s. His friends will be so jealous. ABC Vintage, Birmingham. Abcvintage.com. | 7 Customize this braided leather bracelet with his kids’ names for a meaningful keepsake. Talisa.com. | 8 Match’s handcrafted pewter Oval Lidded Cigar Ashtray is a handsome parking spot for his favorite Cuban — and its ashes. Zieben

Mare, Franklin; ziebenmare.com. |

9 A gift for every dad, and a dad for every gift: The Very Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes: Because Your Dad Thinks He’s Hilarious, by Ian Allen. Amazon.com. | 10 The perfect poolside treat: a pair of Rabbit Freezable Beer Glasses, instantly chilling drinks for up to two hours. Area Williams-Sonoma stores; williams-sonoma.com . | 11 Herno’s First Act Blazer is casual elegance, with a notched lapel and uneven edges. Zieben Mare, Franklin; ziebenmare.com

In 1925, Bayview Yacht Club launched its signature event from Port Huron to Mackinac Island, this is the 100 th year of the race. Sailors from around the globe participate in this yearly 204 -nautical-mile event. This is the longest continually run freshwater long distance sailboat race.

Jason M Geisz, has competed in the Bayview Mackinac Race for 24 consecutive years, winning back-to-back in 2009 and 2010, and being on the podium 4 other times in the last 5 years, after campaigning his Tripp 36, ‘Affirmed’, from 2011-2015. Jason is currently crewing on the SC70 ‘Evolution’, a member of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and CEO and Founder of Famiglia Wealth.

The Famiglia Wealth team has over 170 years of industry legacy, as in the sailing community, that matters. Wealth management is like sailing; strategic tax-efficient investing, analyzing estate planning instruments, communication, and most of all teamwork. Let Famiglia Wealth navigate your family through the waves of building your legacy.

Contact Robyn at: 248-341-0596 or robyn@famigliawealth.net www.famigliawealth.net

BRIAN NEEPER ARCHITE CTURE

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

JUNE 7TH

Birmingham Outdoor Movie Night

Booth Park

Head down to Booth Park for Birmingham’s first outdoor movie night of the season featuring Migration! As always, the event is FREE. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m; movie at 7:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, Movie Nights are held the following evening (Saturday).

JUNE 15TH

Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO)’s Summer Soirée

Orchestra Hall

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is thrilled to present a Summer Soirée on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. The seasonal gala will include a concert program featuring two-time Grammy Award-nominated duo Black Violin, with proceeds supporting the DSO’s vision to ensure all people can experience their world through music.

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JUNE 15TH - SEPTEMBER 22ND

A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design

Cranbrook Art Museum

Cranbrook Art Museum is presenting a comprehensive set of exhibitions surrounding Cuban mid-century design that tell the story of a lost generation of artists, architects, and designers. The headlining exhibition, A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design, is the first comprehensive museum exhibition dedicated to the design movement and will feature objects never exhibited outside of Cuba.