ShopTalk at The Station

​ShopTalk at The Station is a live cultural forum that elevates the barbershop tradition — a longstanding space where honest conversation, debate, and mentorship naturally unfold. Bringing that spirit to the main stage, ShopTalk creates room for unfiltered dialogue about leadership, culture, and the forces shaping our coommunities, transforming conversation into a platform for reflection, growth, and collective impact.

​This special edition features Detroit Pistons Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, one of the NBA’s most respected culture-builders, known for leading teams through accountability, discipline, and belief. The conversation is hosted by Sebastian Jackson, cultural innovator, entrepreneur and creator of ShopTalk, whose work connects business, sports, entertainment and culture to meaningful civic conversation.

​Set within The Station at Michigan Central — a landmark that reflects Detroit’s resilience and ongoing reinvention — this live event convenes leaders across sports, business, and community for a dynamic conversation at the intersection of leadership, impact, and civic engagement.

​Expect insight, honesty, and barbershop energy on a historic stage, with space for the community to engage  directly with thought leaders shaping today’s culture.