IAYD.tv Webisode #3 » Hajj Flemings, 38, Personal Branding Strategist & Founder of Brand Camp U

"Detroit was the Silicon Valley of its day with the automotive industry and Motown. One of my goals is to help the City of Detroit return to prominence in the interactive space".

Featured Profile » Stacyé Jones, 24, Founder of Sounds of Soul Radio & Liquid Flow Radio

"I just want people all over the world to hear and know the talent Detroit has!"

IAYD.tv Webisode #2 » Roland “Ro Spit” Coit, 31, Hip Hop Artist & Co-Owner of Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique

"The people of Detroit...are real, there's no sugar coating or fakery, they give it to you straight up, no chaser."

Featured Profile » Philip Lauri, 27, Creator of DETROIT LIVES!

"Detroit is America's most exciting city, how could I not stay? ...Anyone with a lick of adventurous spirit in their stride should be foaming at the mouth right now."

Invest in Detroit, One Inch At A Time

In virtual Loveland, USA you can invest in Detroit for one dollar per square inch. "The idea is to build a bridge in Detroit. It’s a virtual bridge, kind of a metaphorical bridge". - Jerry Paffendor

Featured Profile » Noah Stephens, 31, Photographer & Creator of The People of Detroit Project

"National media coverage tends to focus solely on the crumbling physical and emotional infrastructure of the city. That's fine. That is a part of the city. I'm just doing my part to expose the other part."

How We Live » 71 Garfield makes “green” look good

Newly renovated and certified “green” building 71 Garfield will soon house 30 spaces for artists to live, work, and play. See how they'll do it...

IAYD.tv Webisode #1 » Ken Bloink, 28, Co-Founder of PostEgram

"I wish people appreciated how many great entrepreneurs this city has produced...My plan is to be part of a Detroit come back".

D+Style » What to Wear: Bravo Bravo!

We've got some great ideas to make sure you'll be showing up in all the best dressed lists with your stylish look.

A brighter future starts here

IAYD has had the opportunity to meet several young people who spearhead initiatives that take tremendous leaps towards making Detroit a better place for our youth. Today, we're spotlighting two of those initiatives.

Featured Profile » Twins Diana & Julie Verdugo, 26, Founders of Gemela Design

"Our favorite thing about Detroit is the strong opportunity that it holds and we are convinced that we could not have found anywhere else."

Featured Profile » Asia Willis, 26, Fashion Journalist & Publisher of The NYLA Report

"Detroit gets a bad wrap for EVERYTHING and fashion is no different. I know we have talented people here, but I want people outside the city to feel the same way".

Featured Profile » Brandon Jessup, 28, Founder of Michigan Forward

"If it wasn't for Detroit, I wouldn't have such a strong understanding of community, what it means to be Black and what democracy means to the middle class. If there wasn't a Detroit, I wouldn't be who I am today."

How We Live » Sean Gray’s Mid-Century Mood

Meet Sean Gray. Young Detroiter. Business Consultant. Mid-Century Modern Enthusiast. Meet Sean Gray's Pad...

Featured Profile » Adam Marshall, 29, Founder of La Famiglia Magazine

"The cultural history that has led us to this point in time and the people and movements that are sculpting our futures make this place something like no other place in the world".

Events » Model D Speaker Series: This is Young Detroit

February 9th, 2010

We told you that this is a movement! Model D’s February Speaker Event is called This is Young Detroit and asks “Are we making Detroit a place where young and talented people want to be?”

The event will be held on Feb. 25 at the Majestic Theatre, 4120 Woodward Ave., in Midtown. and features guest speakers Brian Ellison, Palencia Mobley, Alok Sharma, Akindele Akinyemi, Roland Leggett, and James Canning.

For more info visit Model D

Sign up for the February Speaker Series: This is Young Detroit

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IAYD.tv Webisode #3 » Hajj Flemings, 38, Personal Branding Strategist & Founder of Brand Camp U

Featured Profile » Stacyé Jones, 24, Founder of Sounds of Soul Radio & Liquid Flow Radio

IAYD.tv Webisode #2 » Roland “Ro Spit” Coit, 31, Hip Hop Artist & Co-Owner of Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique