Gregory Emelander is the co-host of The Greg and Fred Show, a podcast dedicated to real conversations about recovery, resilience, personal growth, faith, leadership, and overcoming adversity. As the Founder and President of Michigan Addiction Recovery Alliance (MARA), Gregory has dedicated his life to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of substance use disorder and recovery. Drawing from both professional experience and personal lived experience, he brings authenticity, insight, and compassion to every conversation. Gregory's journey is one of transformation. Having faced significant challenges and setbacks throughout his own life, he understands firsthand the struggles that many people encounter when trying to rebuild, recover, and find purpose. That perspective allows him to connect with guests and listeners in a genuine and meaningful way. Beyond his work in recovery, Gregory is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, designer, and creative professional with a passion for building organizations, developing innovative solutions, and creating platforms that inspire positive change. His work has helped connect thousands of individuals to recovery resources, support services, and opportunities for growth throughout Michigan and beyond. On The Greg and Fred Show, Gregory enjoys exploring the stories behind the people making a difference. Whether interviewing individuals in recovery, treatment professionals, community leaders, business owners, advocates, first responders, or people with extraordinary life experiences, his goal remains the same: to uncover lessons that encourage hope, resilience, and personal transformation. Gregory believes that every person has a story worth telling, every setback can become a stepping stone, and no one is ever beyond the reach of hope. Co-Host, The Greg and Fred Show President & Founder, Michigan Addiction Recovery Alliance