Shining Light on Minnesota Podcast

Real stories from Minnesota business owners and community leaders, with host Karissa Dunham. New episodes every Wednesday.

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Turning Scars Into Healing | Jamie Mosley, Justin Center #098

Turning Scars Into Healing | Jamie Mosley, Justin Center #098

Karissa Dunham sits down with Jamie Mosley of the Justin Center to talk about turning scars into healing.

Storm Damage Claims, Competitive Golf, and Fueling Your Body | Kirk White, Prevail Claims #073

Storm Damage Claims, Competitive Golf, and Fueling Your Body | Kirk White, Prevail Claims #073

Karissa Dunham sits down with Kirk White of Prevail Claims to talk about storm damage claims, competitive golf, and fueling your body. Golf, health, and business all tie together. Show up prepared.

20 Years on the LPGA Tour With Her Dad on the Bag | Brittany Lincicome, Retired LPGA Pro #066

20 Years on the LPGA Tour With Her Dad on the Bag | Brittany Lincicome, Retired LPGA Pro #066

Karissa Dunham sits down with Brittany Lincicome, retired LPGA pro, to talk about 20 years on the LPGA Tour with her dad on the bag.

Why Most Golfers Never Fix Their Swing | Dr. Luke Benoit, Interlachen Country Club #050

Why Most Golfers Never Fix Their Swing | Dr. Luke Benoit, Interlachen Country Club #050

Karissa Dunham sits down with Dr. Luke Benoit of Interlachen Country Club to talk about why most golfers never fix their swing.

TNA Wrestling, Championship Belts, and Food Truck Life | ODB Jessie Kresa, Meat and Greet #048

TNA Wrestling, Championship Belts, and Food Truck Life | ODB Jessie Kresa, Meat and Greet #048

Karissa Dunham sits down with ODB Jessie Kresa of Meat and Greet to talk about TNA wrestling, championship belts, and food truck life. What an honor of a Mother Trucker.

Chasing Tour Status and Being The 401k Girl | Betsy Kelly, Hemingway Wealth Management #040

Chasing Tour Status and Being The 401k Girl | Betsy Kelly, Hemingway Wealth Management #040

Karissa Dunham sits down with Betsy Kelly of Hemingway Wealth Management to talk about chasing tour status and being the 401k girl. From Forest Lake to chasing the tour dream.

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Kyle Scott, Northwing Digital with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 101

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From His Dad's Website to a 28 Person Digital Marketing Team | Kyle Scott, Northwing Digital #101

Cherie Concannon, RPO Global with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 100

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From an Australian Sheep Farm to a UK Leadership Company | Cherie Concannon, RPO Global #100

Ana Lowery and Aalayha Traub, Knutson Construction with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 99

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Next Generation in Construction | Ana Lowery and Aalayha Traub, Knutson Construction #099

Jamie Mosley, Justin Center with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 98

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Turning Scars Into Healing | Jamie Mosley, Justin Center #098

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From Troubled Teen to Personal Branding Strategist | Carey James, Brand Alchemy #097

Mondo Davison, Man of God with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 96

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Leaving High Tech and a 12 Year Startup for Total Surrender | Mondo Davison, Man of God #096

Aaron Golub, Speaker, Coach, and Consultant with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 95

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Playing D1 Football Legally Blind | Aaron Golub, Speaker, Coach, and Consultant #095

Leo Sandoval, Sandoval Services and Integrity Dream Home with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 94

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Building Two Companies, Part 2 | Leo Sandoval, Sandoval Services and Integrity Dream Home #094

Leo Sandoval, Sandoval Services with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 93

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From Juvie and Prison to Business Owner, Part 1 | Leo Sandoval, Sandoval Services #093

Jason Lee, Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 92

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Life After the Military and Serving Veterans | Jason Lee, Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans #092

Barbara Brick and Bob Batley, Henricksen and Allsteel with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 91

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The Future of Workspace Design | Barbara Brick and Bob Batley, Henricksen and Allsteel #091

Steph Page, Storyteller Cafe and Stories Foundation with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 90

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A Cafe That Fights Human Trafficking | Steph Page, Storyteller Cafe and Stories Foundation #090

Shane Orndorff, Architechne with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 89.5

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Smart Home Showroom Tour in Bloomington | Shane Orndorff, Architechne #089.5

Shane Orndorff, Architechne with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 89

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From Best Buy to Luxury Smart Homes | Shane Orndorff, Architechne #089

Morgan Evans, Agitated Solutions with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 88

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Leaving Medtronic to Found Six MedTech Companies | Morgan Evans, Agitated Solutions #088

Lisa Price, Ignite Synergy with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 87

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35 Years of Friendship, Rock Bottom, and Learning to Love Herself | Lisa Price, Ignite Synergy #087

Hilariia and Trenton, Sun Control of Minnesota with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 86

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Meet the Team Behind the Camera | Hilariia and Trenton, Sun Control of Minnesota #086

Felix Kyei Asare, Superhuman Mindset with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 85

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Cybersecurity, Bodybuilding, and Mindset | Felix Kyei Asare, Superhuman Mindset #085

Wymond Wong, Twin City Heating and Air with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 84

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Rebuilding After a Business Partner's Betrayal | Wymond Wong, Twin City Heating and Air #084

Cole Nelson, Maverick Construction with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 83

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Taking Over and Leading With Discipline | Cole Nelson, Maverick Construction #083

Noah Bergland, Owl Roofing with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 82

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Helping Homeowners Make Confident Roofing Decisions | Noah Bergland, Owl Roofing #082

Abby Oxborough, Sugar Lake Lodge with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 81

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Carrying a Second Generation Legacy | Abby Oxborough, Sugar Lake Lodge #081

Miranda Johnson, Red Wing Shoes with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 80

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Leading in a Male Dominated Industry | Miranda Johnson, Red Wing Shoes #080

Mark D. Williams, The Curious Builder with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 79

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Designing Homes That Change How You Live | Mark D. Williams, The Curious Builder #079

Jordan Davies, Complete Performance with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 78

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Nutrition and Staying Strong at Any Age | Jordan Davies, Complete Performance #078

Coach Brian Curtin, Winona State Football with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 77

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What Legacy Really Means | Coach Brian Curtin, Winona State Football #077

John Brickweg, Shining Light on Minnesota with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 76

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Saying Goodbye to Our Producer | John Brickweg, Shining Light on Minnesota #076

Luke Mickelson, Sleep in Heavenly Peace with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 75

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Why No Kid Should Sleep on the Floor | Luke Mickelson, Sleep in Heavenly Peace #075

Dr. Peter Maring, The Training Room with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 74

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Pro Athlete Chiropractic Care and Moving Better for Golf | Dr. Peter Maring, The Training Room #074

Kirk White, Prevail Claims with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 73

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Storm Damage Claims, Competitive Golf, and Fueling Your Body | Kirk White, Prevail Claims #073

Justin Grammens, Lab651 with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 72

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Real World AI and How Minnesota Businesses Can Use It | Justin Grammens, Lab651 #072

Kaycee Stanley, The Reel Hope Project with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 71

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Helping Foster Kids Get Adopted | Kaycee Stanley, The Reel Hope Project #071

Paul Long with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 70

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Patient Experience, Provider Burnout, and the Future of Healthcare | Paul Long #070

Lisa Lounsbury, Art Lab Rx with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 69

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Art Therapy and Healing Through Creativity | Lisa Lounsbury, Art Lab Rx #069

MagicBrad, Magician with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 68

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Magic, Marketing, and Making a Living Living Life | MagicBrad, Magician #068

Gretchen Mildon, Boomcakes Bakery with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 67

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Baking Sourdough With Faith | Gretchen Mildon, Boomcakes Bakery #067

Brittany Lincicome, Retired LPGA Pro with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 66

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20 Years on the LPGA Tour With Her Dad on the Bag | Brittany Lincicome, Retired LPGA Pro #066

Allan Farrell, Stroll The Lakes Magazine with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 65

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Building a Magazine Through Community | Allan Farrell, Stroll The Lakes Magazine #065

Stuart Andrews, Velocity Automation and Management with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 64

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AI Governance for Twin Cities Businesses | Stuart Andrews, Velocity Automation and Management #064

Ryan Botner, Cornerstone Speaking and Coaching with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 63

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Millions in Sales, Addiction, and Healing | Ryan Botner, Cornerstone Speaking and Coaching #063

Seran Otterson, Rumi Wall Design with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 62

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Custom Murals and Learning From People You Disagree With | Seran Otterson, Rumi Wall Design #062

Host Karissa Dunham and John Brickweg on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 61

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Meet the Shining Light Team and Two Big Announcements | Karissa Dunham and John Brickweg #061

Emmanuel Wheagar, Author and Speaker with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 60

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Servant Leadership and Leading With Purpose | Emmanuel Wheagar, Author and Speaker #060

Lee Dorholt, Fluid Interiors with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 59

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Shriners Children's, Supporting Veterans, and Just Saying I Care | Lee Dorholt, Fluid Interiors #059

Trisha Miller, Ah Sirt with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 58

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Pilates, Listening to Your Body, and Small Business in Zumbrota | Trisha Miller, Ah Sirt #058

Kelly Williamson and Lisa Bailey with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 57

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Job Searching as Executives in a Tough Market | Kelly Williamson and Lisa Bailey #057

Jendayi Berry, JBA Decorative Coatings and Decor with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 56

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Fine Art, Wallpaper, and Business Ownership | Jendayi Berry, JBA Decorative Coatings and Décor #056

Dr. Steve Lansing and Col. B. Wayne Quist, Authors with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 55

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Giving Away Books to Save Lives | Dr. Steve Lansing and Col. B. Wayne Quist, Authors #055

Collins Oppong, Beyond Seasons Golf Tournament with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 54

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Making Golf Belong to Everyone | Collins Oppong, Beyond Seasons Golf Tournament #054

Rachel Edwards, Insperai with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 53

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Personality Intelligence | Rachel Edwards, Insperai #053

Matt Kading, 3M with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 52

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20 Years in the Window Film Business | Matt Kading, 3M #052

Erica Haataja and Alexandra Ohland, Nordic Shine with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 51

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Starting a Women Owned Cleaning Company | Erica Haataja and Alexandra Ohland, Nordic Shine #051

Dr. Luke Benoit, Interlachen Country Club with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 50

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Why Most Golfers Never Fix Their Swing | Dr. Luke Benoit, Interlachen Country Club #050

Scott Carlson, A.C. Carlson Appliances with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 49

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Corporate Life and Coming Home | Scott Carlson, A.C. Carlson Appliances #049

ODB Jessie Kresa, Meat and Greet with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 48

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TNA Wrestling, Championship Belts, and Food Truck Life | ODB Jessie Kresa, Meat and Greet #048

Erik Haugen, Prop Coaching with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 47

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Leaving Corporate to Coach and Lead Sales Teams | Erik Haugen, Prop Coaching #047

Denis and Anne St. Martin, Pompe Warrior Foundation with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 46

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Fighting for Leo | Denis and Anne St. Martin, Pompe Warrior Foundation #046

Jeff Meyer, White Bear Glass with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 45

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Inside the Glass Industry at White Bear Glass | Jeff Meyer, White Bear Glass #045

Evan Peterson, Sonus Interiors with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 44

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Military Experience and Growth | Evan Peterson, Sonus Interiors #044

Sergeant Caleb Tesdahl, House of Shields with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 43

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Rochester Police and Giving Back Through a Nonprofit | Sergeant Caleb Tesdahl, House of Shields #043

Undersheriff Mike Martin, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 42

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Community and Stories From the Job | Undersheriff Mike Martin, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office #042

John O'Phelan, Ramsey County Workforce Solutions with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 41

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Small Business and Connecting With People | John O'Phelan, Ramsey County Workforce Solutions #041

Betsy Kelly, Hemingway Wealth Management with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 40

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Chasing Tour Status and Being The 401k Girl | Betsy Kelly, Hemingway Wealth Management #040

Jessica Hoch, Moxie Malas with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 39

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Jewelry, Earth Minerals, and Balancing Motherhood With Business | Jessica Hoch, Moxie Malas #039

Barbara Brick Switzer, Henricksen with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 38

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Business Development, Life, and Family | Barbara Brick Switzer, Henricksen #038

Niels Gott, Silicon Valley Change with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 37

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Coaching C Suite Executives and Always Giving More | Niels Gott, Silicon Valley Change #037

AJ Knollmaier, Insperity with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 36

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Recruiting, Company Culture, and HR for Small Businesses | AJ Knollmaier, Insperity #036

Jamie Jansen, NextRock Advisors with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 35

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Why Sales Training Is the Catalyst for Growth | Jamie Jansen, NextRock Advisors #035

Heather Willems, Two Lines Studio with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 34

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Creative Problem Solving for Big Brands | Heather Willems, Two Lines Studio #034

Dr. Eric Erlandson, Eden Prairie Schools with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 33

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From Teacher to Business Leader | Dr. Eric Erlandson, Eden Prairie Schools #033

Jack Lester, Jack's Bottle Shop with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 32

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Tragedy and Forging a Way Forward | Jack Lester, Jack's Bottle Shop #032

Jennifer Lester, Bleu Duck Kitchen and Taqueria Pato Azul with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 31

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Taking the Leap | Jennifer Lester, Bleu Duck Kitchen and Taqueria Pato Azul #031

Josh Barta, Access Pro with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 30

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Why Everyone Should Know Sales | Josh Barta, Access Pro #030

Chef Brian Ingram, Hope Breakfast Bar with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 29

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Restaurants Built on Purpose | Chef Brian Ingram, Hope Breakfast Bar #029

Chris Montana, Du Nord Social Spirits with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 28

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The Moment It Became Clear | Chris Montana, Du Nord Social Spirits #028

Dr. Amelia Reigstad, Author of Hello Ms. Perfect with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 27

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Perfectionism and Being Yourself | Dr. Amelia Reigstad, Author of Hello Ms. Perfect #027

Lori Dorn and Emmy Ross, Brin Glass and Astro Metal Craft with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 26

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Women in Construction | Lori Dorn and Emmy Ross, Brin Glass and Astro Metal Craft #026

Leah Schuerkamp, Social Ease with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 25

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ReConnect and Being a Young Entrepreneur | Leah Schuerkamp, Social Ease #025

Tricia Barone, Rowland Mountain with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 24

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What Recruiters Are Really Looking For | Tricia Barone, Rowland Mountain #024

David Siegel, Minnesota Builders Exchange with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 23

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The Insider Scoop | David Siegel, Minnesota Builders Exchange #023

Craig Parker Adams, Winslow Court Studios with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 22

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Guitars and Owning a Historic Studio | Craig Parker Adams, Winslow Court Studios #022

Josh Swisher, Northface Construction with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 21

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Why Construction Is About the Legacy | Josh Swisher, Northface Construction #021

Todd Fitz, Mosaic Auto Group with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 20

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The Grind From All Avenues | Todd Fitz, Mosaic Auto Group #020

Drew Evenson with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 19

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Beating Leukemia and Managing Gopher Men's Basketball | Drew Evenson #019

Randy Jensen, Sun Control of Minnesota with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 18

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The Man Who Started Sun Control of Minnesota | Randy Jensen, Sun Control of Minnesota #018

Josh Klassen, Transworld North Star with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 17

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Following the North Star | Josh Klassen, Transworld North Star #017

Ashly Hughes, GoSavvySocial with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 16

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Taking a Chance on Yourself | Ashly Hughes, GoSavvySocial #016

Ben Footh, Footh Auto Sales with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 15

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Why Family Time Is True Wealth | Ben Footh, Footh Auto Sales #015

Kori Shingles, JE Dunn Construction with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 14

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Being The Connector | Kori Shingles, JE Dunn Construction #014

Patrick North, Sites for Builders, and Jorge Mora with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 13

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Marketing and AI for Builders | Patrick North, Sites for Builders, and Jorge Mora #013

Jennifer Crowder, GR Promotions with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 12

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Promote or Perish | Jennifer Crowder, GR Promotions #012

Missy Scherber, Kraus Anderson with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 11

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Demolition and Businesses Elevating Businesses | Missy Scherber, Kraus Anderson #011

Erika Sherman, MC Tool and Safety with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 10

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Keeping Minnesota Job Sites Safe | Erika Sherman, MC Tool and Safety #010

Naomi and Jake, Davis Mechanical with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 9

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit | Naomi and Jake, Davis Mechanical #009

Claire Rung, University of Minnesota with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 8

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Business Development Is Not Just Swinging a Hammer | Claire Rung, University of Minnesota #008

Jessica Burge, Cafe Meow with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 7

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The Minnesota Cat Cafe You Need to Visit | Jessica Burge, Cafe Meow #007

Tony Flattum, Built Strong Exteriors with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 6

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Breaking the Ceiling | Tony Flattum, Built Strong Exteriors #006

Matt Weber, BWS Plumbing, Heating, and Air with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 5

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Running a Trades Business | Matt Weber, BWS Plumbing, Heating, and Air #005

Nancy O'Brien and Dana, The Happiness Practice with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 4

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Cultivating Serenity | Nancy O'Brien and Dana, The Happiness Practice #004

Brian Gendreau, Capital One Business Cards with host Karissa Dunham on Shining Light on Minnesota, episode 3

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A Career Journey | Brian Gendreau, Capital One Business Cards #003