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Born and raised in Jiangsu, China, Isabel Wang’s fascinating journey to becoming a full-time leather artisan and starting her business, Arbor Trading Post, is by way of 7,000 miles and a Ph.D. in biochemistry. Meet Isabel and hear her story when she joins Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact."

Merrill Guerra is a serial entrepreneur. With a background in music, an MBA and real estate broker’s license, she has led and launched a number of ventures. Her latest, Dragonfly and Birch, features Michigan artists & craftspeople in Manchester’s historic Black Sheep Tavern. Meet Merrill and find out what she’s up to when she joins Deb Polich on this edition of WEMU’s "creative:impact."

What impact has the coronavirus pandemic had on Ypsilanti's creative business operators? That's the focus of this week's "On The Ground-Ypsi." Lisa Barry…

Change is constant, especially in retail. After more than 30 years, Hollander’s, known for its beautiful paper, gifts, and paper and bookmaking workshops,…