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This episode originally aired November 24, 2024:

In this exciting episode of Do.Different.Better, Elaine sits down with La Juana Whitmore, CEO of NextFemme Financial, to dive deep into the world of empowering women entrepreneurs through financial literacy and support. La Juana shares her journey and the inspiration behind launching NextFemme Financial, a platform designed to help women take control of their personal and business finances.

We explore the historical barriers women have faced in accessing credit, banking, and investments, and how financial literacy directly impacts business success. La Juana also reveals actionable tips for overcoming common financial challenges, breaking through the funding gap, and building financial confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you take control of your financial future.

Ready to learn how mastering your personal finances can lead to entrepreneurial success? Tune in for an insightful, empowering, and community-focused conversation!

Key Takeaways:

#NextFemmeFinancial #WomenInBusiness #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialConfidence #DoDifferentBetter #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessSuccess #EmpoweredWomen #ElaineRasmussen

LGBTQ teens and young adults experience mental health struggles at higher rates, including anxiety depression and suicidal ideation. According to The Trevor Project, in 2024, 39% of LGBTQ+ youth had considered suicide in the last year. These statistics are staggering and are impacted by societal discrimination and access to care. Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they invite special guest Ryan Fouts from Reclaim, to explore mental health challenges and services specifically for LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults.

This week Bruce covers the 8 Democratic senators who caved and ended the shutdown with nothing that they had held out for, plus Utah upholds redistrcting that will add a Democratic House seat.

We’ve hit the half-century mark with Episode No. 50! I begin by highlighting Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20th every year, and share about how TGDOR came into existence (in 1999, to honor transgender and nonbinary persons lost to violence or suicide in the preceding year). This November 20th, please tell a trans or nonbinary person in your life that you love them, that they matter, and that they have value! The Big Interview is with journalist Laura Pappano to talk about her recent Slate piece documenting how Moms for Liberty has adopted a new tactic—suing school boards to enforce conservative agendas.

#IllegalTransWoman #EllieKrug #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #MomsForLiberty #SarahMcBride #Transgender #TransRights #LGBTQ #NationalReview

Amy House, owner and host of the “Think Dementia” podcast, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to provide education and resources for caregiving for someone living with dementia.   Amy will explain how learning to “think dementia” helps you understand what is happening in the brain, improving your relationship with the person you are caring for and reducing caregiver stress.  Amy has information on the free Medicare GUIDE program can support the family through the dementia journey, multiple support groups that she facilitates and resources available regarding dementia friendly travel.    Amy’s podcast focuses on caregiver questions, please write or call in and ask Amy about your questions about dementia, cares, challenges at home or in a Memory Care (she is a Licensed Assisted Living Director in MN) and let’s learn how to “think dementia” together.

Listen to “Think Dementia” at https://think-dementia.com/.

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit a 5th time with University of Connecticut’s Professor of English, well-known author, and humorist, Gina Barreca. (Rick sought her out years ago after seeing her book on women, academia, and humor: “They Used to Call Me Snow White… But I Drifted.”) Our broadcast follows her newest book, “Gina School,” as she opens the doors to her most personal, provocative, and laugh-out-loud collection yet. “Whether you’re an anxious applicant, a lifelong learner, a book club rebel, or just someone looking for a little reassurance and a lot of sass—you belong here.” – www.GinaBarreca.com • www.WoodhallPress.com

Native Roots Radio – November 14, 2025

Woman scammed in California; more Epstein documents released; best cities for Gen Z includes Minneapolis; St. Paul’s new gun ordinance; new mining proposal submitted; Michael Brodkorb previews this Sunday’s game.

Michael Brodkorb joins weekly during football season to preview and review this week’s Vikings games.