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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with a very close friend of mine, Emily Tschida. In 2016 Emily joined Americorps and moved down to Arkansas for a year to help high school students graduate and see their potential for their future. She was so inspired by the work that, while still in Arkansas, she applied for Peace Corps. She was accepted into the Peace Corps and only had 5 days at home in Minnesota before boarding a plane for Comoros, a small island in Africa, where she would live for the next 2 and a half years. Emily’s story is inspiring in so many ways and reminds us that we can all learn so much from each other, no matter how different we may seem. Here is Emily’s story….
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Roseline Friedrich about her candle company, Roseline Candles. Roseline started the company in 2019 after throwing a candle-making party for friends. Since then, her candles have taken off! Roseline is in tons of local stores and even opening her own storefront in just a few months. This podcast is about so much more than candles as we dive into conversations about sustainability, race, and the importance of community. Here is Roseline’s story…
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Julie is an up-and-coming, amazing country singer! I first heard Julie singing in a wine bar in Minneapolis and was blown away by her talent. Later I found out that she moved to Nashville to chase her dreams of becoming a country music singer. Julie is fearless, confident, and a little sassy. I can not wait for you all to hear her music. But first, here is her story…
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On Today’s show, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mary Ashley Krogh, better known as Mak from bound for nowhere. Post-college graduation, mak and her boyfriend Owen hit the road for an extended road trip, trying to find the perfect place to live. Along the way, they discovered that the right place for them was the road itself. For 5 years now, Mak and Owen have been living on the road as thousands of people follow their lives through Bound for nowhere. Mak’s yearning for adventure, appreciation for natural beauty, and passion for meeting new people is truly inspiring. Here is her story.
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Today we have a podcast about a podcast and my first international guest! At the age of 32, Sarah Williams looked at her busy life working for a bank in London and decided that it no longer made her happy. So, she quit her job and went on an 18 month trip around the world. Along the way, she realized her passion for challenging adventures and raising women’s voices. And she has found a way to make an income and live a life, doing just that. Here is Sarah’s story.
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Today I talk with Jacklyn Rassmussen, who is the owner of Northern Ties. The pandemic hit Jacklyn hard, as she found herself furloughed, going through a breakup, and worried about paying her mortgage all at once. It ended up being a Tik Tok video and 2 Walmart sweatshirts, which were her saving grace and turned her entire life around. Here is Jacklyn’s story.
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Today’s episode is very special to me, as I catch up with my old friend and 3-time olympian Faye Gulini. Growing up in Utah, Faye started snowboarding at the age of 8, and her love for the sport and the competition showed right off the bat. At the age of 17, she was shocked when she got the call that she was invited to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Since then, Faye's boardercross career has been filled with many challenges and rewards. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Olympics and what it is like to be a professional snowboarder. One of my favorite things about Faye is how she seamlessly combines hard work and dedication with a fun and light-hearted attitude and pure enjoyment for her sport. After listening to this podcast, we all will have someone to cheer for going into the 2022 Olympic year. Here is Faye’s story.
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In today’s episode, I speak with Jen, Kiki, and Haley, who are the ladies behind grueter golf. I have been obsessed with Grueter Golf’s Instagram and podcast for the past year and was so excited to hear and share their story. What started as a fake Instagram account making fun of Kiki’s new hobby turned into a full-fledged business with a membership, events, a podcast, and so much more. The mission behind grueter golf is to break down the wall of intimidation and get more people, specifically women, into the game. This podcast is about so much more than golf. It is a reminder that you don’t need to be good at something to enjoy it and that things are always better with friends… These girls are always having the most fun possible on the golf course and in life.
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In today’s episode, I get a chance to chat with the founders and owners of lake house candle co Hannah Sterne and Adriana Ernest. Like many others, Hannah and Adriana lost their jobs amidst the pandemic. Instead of feeling down and out, these girls used their time to build something they could be proud of. Inspired by the amazing lakes in Minnesota, they launched Lake House Candle Co last November, and their candles have been in high demand since the day launched. In six short months, they have sold over 6,000 candles and are in 50 retail stores. And most of these candles were hand poured out of their kitchen. Don’t worry; these two don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Here is their story.
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Today is an extraordinary episode as we have the owner of Wise Ink Publishing, Dara Beevas, on. Wise Ink publishing is the publishing company I used to get my children’s book off the ground, and I cannot speak highly enough of them. Dara is such an amazing person who is a positive light and influence on the Twin Cities. We get a sneak peek at her new children’s book series Lil Queens, learn about Dara’s mission to give a voice to those who feel like they may not have one, and get a detailed inside look at what it takes to publish a book. This is a great listen for book lovers, but more importantly, it is a reminder that we all have to follow in Dara’s footsteps and contribute to the social change that our world needs. Here is Dara’s story.
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Today on the show, I speak with Dana Smith. Last November, Dana and her husband opened up MinnyRow Market. MinnyRow Market is a boutique that specializes in locally sourced and ethically produced foods. We hear about the inspiration of opening the store and how they have used the shop to support tons of local food vendors. This podcast is a great reminder to shop small and shop local, and dana makes that a little bit easier for everyone. Here is her story.
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Today I get the opportunity to talk with an amazing professional videographer, Taylor Mills. Taylor has found a way to use her craft to make the world a better place through her full-time job creating videos for patients at the Minnesota Children’s Hospital (Children's Minnesota). Taylor also uses film as a way to keep people informed on social issues. Last year, she used her drone to capture and share the Minnesota community coming together for the black lives matter protests. Taylor also dives into the fact that a tiny percentage of the film industry currently consists of women and what she thinks will help even out the future numbers. This is a must-listen for everyone, as Taylor inspires everyone to use their talents to impact the world positively.
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Today on the show, I talk with Jessica Nhakata and Mellissa Drown. Jessica and Melissa a fantastic couple with huge career aspirations. Jessica is an architect, while Melissa is studying to obtain her Ph.D. in evolutionary biology at the University of Miami. We get an inside look at what it takes to enter the fields of architecture and science, learn what it is like to work in predominate male industries, and hear about what these industries are doing to promote diversity. I am so excited for you all to meet and be inspired by 2 of the most extraordinary people I know, Jess and Mel.
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Today we have Katlyn Daoust on the show, and she is the owner of Plants by Her. Plants by Her fuses the art of interior decorating with the science of plant care. It’s similar to interior design, but specific to houseplants. She talks about what inspired her to start plants by her, goes in-depth on the services she provides, gives tons of tips on choosing and caring for your own houseplants! Calling all plant lovers, this one is for you!
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Today I speak with Ali Hanson, who is the owner and culture curator of the Vine Room, which is an amazing wine bar in Hopkins, MN. We learn about Ali’s inspiration to open the Vine Room, how she adapted when covid hit just 8 months after they opened their doors, and about how she uses the vine room to support small, sustainable vineyards. This is the cutest wine bar I have ever been to and I highly encourage everyone to go check it out. But first, here is Ali’s story
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Our first ever book discussion! Today we talk about the book, On The Come up, by Angie Thomas. Who are our favorite characters? What did we think of the ending? Listen to find out! Also, stick around for the end, where Paige announces her April Pick!
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Today we have Dyana and Kendra Doherty on the show; the owner and general manager of Mainstream Boutique in savage, MN. They are here to give us an inside look at what it takes to open and run a franchise boutique. On top of that, we learn how covid forced them to pivot their operations in a massive way by taking their bright and uplifting personalities, along with chic and trendy clothes, to social media. This is a must listen to anyone who loves fashion, dreams of opening a boutique, or just wants to brighten their day with a laughter-filled conversation with two amazing women. Here are Diana and Kendra of mainstream boutique in Savage.
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Sommelier, Elizabeth Sammuri is here to tell her story on turning her passion for wine into a career. Her story includes training in Italy, working in hospitality, and making the move to the corporate side of the wine world. Elizabeth sheds light on some deep-rooted issues in the somm world that were recently brought to light, as well as major changes that are being made. And of course, she will be giving us plenty of wine tips along the way! I recommend getting pen and paper out for this one so you don’t miss out on any of her expert suggestions! Sit back and grab a glass of wine for this one!
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Today we talk with Lindsey, the owner of the Fab Tap. This was such an amazing podcast to record as we did it live, on location, inside the fab tap, just hours before its soft opening. Lindsey talks us through her inspiration of creating the fab tap, the logistics of buying an airstream and turning it into a mobile bar, and what makes the fab tap different than anything you have ever seen! You will definitely want to book the fab tap for all of your celebrations after you hear her story!
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Today on the show we have Andria Strawn. Andria is a Dr. of Physical therapy who specializes in pelvic health. During the peak of covid, most Physical therapists were furloughed. This, mixed with the rising numbers of depression and anxiety, made Andria realize that she wanted to reach people who needed help and might not be able to access it. Thus, Bladder Fitness was born. Bladder fitness is a blog created by Andria that speaks to all things bladder-related, from tricks and tips to myth-busting; Andria answers the questions that many people have but are too uncomfortable to talk about. In this podcast, we learn about Andria’s inspiration to help people with bladder issues, get answers to many common questions surrounding the bladder, and talk about moving past the shame and embarrassment of the topic.
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