Nikki has grown to be in a very prominent position at a high-level corporate bank. You can trust her on financial information, but she wrote through the ranks while raising her child.
She is a true example of what you can become if you outline your goals and reach for them.
Tre Adams and Lasha Raddatz are a known name in the real estate industry. They both started their career with multiple wins, making a name for The Signature Group a household name in Minneapolis.
They focus on building a team with proven resources to help agents grow with branding on point.
Real Estate is an industry where the leading members focus on collaboration over everything. Tune in to see how we can focus on growth in real estate together.
Kevin has always had an entrepreneurial mindset. He started the Minnesota food truck festival when he was still in college and has grown many businesses since then.
His first stroke of wealth came when he went to Williston as part of the North Dakota oil boom. He negotiated major government contracts and grew a machinery supply business to different oil rigs, he mastered oil money.
He now invests in commercial real estate investing and works with a company that manages luxury apartments. He is proof that your career does not define you, it’s your work ethic. When you work hard, you’re capable of accomplishing anything.
Jerad has always been an advocate for issues affecting health, but recently he has brought the issue to the forefront with his own health issues.
His story is one of overcoming adversity and turning to focus on taking care of yourself and the people around you.
He brings a well rounded vision to social issues within the health system and how that affects issues of race and wellness. His perspective is valued and his self care work is monumental.
G Force Joey has mastered how to make money off of your hobby. He turned his love for luxury vehicles into a moneymaking machine.
He understands how sometimes you’re passions need to go full throttle in order to achieve your goals. He’s very young to achieve this level of success, it goes to show that if you put your head down and work hard, you can accomplish anything you put your mind to
Akeela is a name that is renowned in the jiu jitsu circuit. Many idolize her, but if you get assigned a match against her, chances of winning are slim.
Her story of perseverance, and focusing on her weaknesses (not that she will ever tell you what they are) has allowed her to refine her strengths and make her a master on the jiu-jitsu mat.
She is a two-time world, champ. She fears no challenge and is an inspiration to everyone looking to get at the top of their game.
Chef Porter has spent his career, letting his expertise in the kitchen fund his music career and overtime has developed untouchable skills in both.
You’ve seen him on TV on the show Pressure Cooker, but he’s been a chef long before that! He started cooking and wrapping in New York, where he’s from, and after going on a couple musical tours, he’s made Minnesota his home.
His newest album “de Zero” Lyrically is an in-depth view into his childhood and how that shaped him into the man he is today. His long-term goals are to pair his menu with his album for an all out immersive experience.
Chef Porter has proven to all of us that with hard work, you can fulfill whatever dreams you have for yourself.
Monica Shoberg is the leader and Founder of Unruly Women: an inclusive and accessible community that empowers all female identifying and femme-leaning non-binary persons to reclaim their voice by unearthing their inner wild, outdoors.
She plans events, books private tours collaborates with community leaders, and plans corporate excursions. She also make sure that she has a scholarship option so that everybody can enjoy the great outdoors.
Monica is a true entrepreneur, quit her job to fulfill her dream of creating a safe space outdoors for everybody.
Colby Taylor social worker, filmmaker, and creator and host of Gyst Rewind Podcast, a show that talks about mental health, entrepreneurship, pop culture, and community.
This episode is special: it’s two podcast hosts and old friends doing what they do best. Colby’s laugh is infectious.
If you like what you hear, pop on over to Colby’s podcast Gyst Rewind for a look into Minneapolis Culture
Milissa Silva is owner of the restaurant that her parents started on the east side of St. Paul. You might know it as Burrito Mercado.
Milissa has the true heart of an entrepreneur. She expanded the family restaurant into different partnerships and store ideas across the Twin Cities.
Her story is one of growth and resilience that an immigrant faces in a world unfamiliar to them. Here how she overcame obstacles and became one of the longest running restaurants in Minnesota.
If you know him, you love him, everyone’s favorite rascal, Gregory Rich.
He got his start in the furniture trade, learning all about import and export. He slowly grew his business into a design center and now owns commercial properties.
He is a conglomerate of art collector, museum curator, investor, property manager, events host, podcast host, local celebrity and designer. This listen is truly a riot
Reggie Wilson, you’ve seen him on KARE11 with the latest updates on all your favorite sports, but success doesn’t happen overnight. He has a job that is very demanding and in a highly competitive industry. I’m sure most people would love his job as the sports Director.
Has always been determined to life that align with his long-term goals, his interests and growth. It was so funny to hear about his persistence at the beginning of his career. I was rooting for him when I heard how it paid off.
Reggie Wilson is a man at the top. A Sports Director of KARE11 news is such a demanding career and his attitude towards perseverance has lead to his beautiful career, we can’t wait to see what’s next for him as he and his wife build a future in Minnesota.
Curtis Larson is an entrepreneur on many friends, but he specializes in leveraging his personal relationships to grow a business to scale.
He knows that you can create relationship with professionals which intern helps. You grow faster as a company.
He is a family man who started Marigold home inspections and scaled it to become the largest inspection company in the Twin Cities with capacity for large scale, inspections nationwide.
Tune in to learn a little bit about a home inspection, but a lot about how to grow a successful business.
Alysha Price is the CEO & Founder of The Price Dynamic & Dynamic Family Solutions (501c3). Through her own experiences as a parent, she saw a successful way to co-parent and wrote a book that developed into an entire organization. She helps families where the parents aren’t together to effectively communication and cooperate for the benefits of the families.
Price is an inspirational speaker and her positive attitude is absolutely infectious. This episode feels like therapy, whether you are working through a co-parenting situation or not. Her perspective into human emotion will have you showing empathy to anyone in your circle.
As if that wasn’t enough, she is a published author, public speaker, leader, mental health advocate, motivational interviewer, mother, CEO and founder.
Maggie Meyer: if you’re in the world of Minnesota Politics, you know this name.
She’s the CEO, Director and Founder of ProChoiceMN. Her work through the nonprofit has delivered growth and protection for all women of Minnesota. Tune in to see how she balances politics, the board and managing staff through a diverse political landscape.
Her strong suit is fundraising, if you want to talk to someone about how to raise money for a non-profit, Maggie is your new role model.
DeVonna’s story is one of immense growth and resilience.
She worked an entire career in government and then saw the difference she could make in politics. She ran an impressive race for her own campaign in Brooklyn Park where she lost by 1.5% of the vote, but she was never disheartened.
Meanwhile, she was diligently building a beauty empire. She started in farmers markets and her beauty line Nature’s Syrup is now distributed by major retailers.
A self made woman built herself with consistency and always being willing to go the extra mile.
Danielle Haller has built a business around what she loves most in the world: belly dance.
She creates an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming for all who want to try dance. Her kindness and devotion has lead her to serving as First Chair on the Executive Board for The Guild of Middle Eastern Dance.
Her Dance Company "Barátok Belly Dance" travels all around, but you’ll probably recognize them from their shows at the MN Renaissance Festival.
Hear her growth journey touching on her start as a dancer to becoming a leader in the community.
Myslajek has become a family name in Minnesota. Scott is a shareholder at local CPA firm Myslajek, Kemp and Spencer who focuses specifically on tax accounting. This is a family business established by his Grandmother and has grown to a firm of over 60 employees.
Scott is a jack of all trades and knows most businesses inside and out. Tune in to hear how the richest people grow their wealth, how you can use the tax system to your advantage and words of wisdom from the wealthiest in Minnesota.
You likely recognize Dustin from his days going viral on social media platform Vine.
Dustin has found a way to keep fun at the forefront of his life, whether he finds it doing music, comedy sketches or his newest endeavor, giving out whiskey recommendations on his new YouTube Channel “On The Barrel Whiskey”
Listen in on how he grew his music career, makes time for creativity and continuously sets new standards for creative outlets.
He’s also a software engineer but that’s just how he makes money.
FYI, this episode involves Dustin giving samples of whiskey throughout the show, that’s why it’s the longest podcast to date.
Todays Episode is IT!
Chaz Sandifer is the Founder|CEO of theNEWmpls, Let Go Let Flow and Stories Behind the Menu.
Her work has focused on serving a diverse population, and promoting racial health and equity through the lens of fitness, wellness, and nutrition.
Chaz has a background in Marketing and International Business, is a Certified group fitness instructor, Certified Life & Wellness Coach in Diabetes, Arthritis Prevention, and trauma healing. She offers individual coaching, consulting for organizations, fitness classes, meal-prep courses, and is the only Black woman who owns a farmers’ market in MN.
She has coached over 700 men and women who are pre-diabetic and overweight. She offers custom health and wellness programming to support those who are working through trauma. She is a public speaker who is frequently asked to speak on entrepreneurship, a balanced life, and racial health and equity.
Chaz is a co-leader of the communications work group for Community Engagement to Advance Research and Community Health at the University of Minnesota. She also sits on the Board of Directors for 180 Degree’s and Women’s Venture and is now the President for the Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce.
Chaz was an Executive Producer on her first documentary “Stories Behind the Menu”, that debuted and opened the 2023 Twin Cities Film Festival. She is the honoree for MSP Journal Women in Business Award 2023, TRUST Leadership Award for women in healthcare 2023, and the Minnesota Twins Game Changer of the year 2023.