Mike Seminary & Friends

Through a trajectory of randomness (in his own words) James Leiman has interrogated the Taliban, left his job in Washington, DC, to become a City Administrator in Ada, Minnesota, and is currently the Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Commerce. 

Howard and Brian Dahl (brothers) are grandsons of E.G. Melroe, the founder of Melroe Company, one of the original North Dakota manufacturers. Together, they founded Amity Technology and have revolutionized the agricultural manufacturing industry across North America and Eastern Europe, including Russia and Ukraine. Howard, a man of great faith, joins me to share a small part of his story.  

Kristin Hedger is the Vice President of Business Development for Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing (KMM), a company her grandfather founded to create jobs for people in western North Dakota. It has accomplished that goal, and KMM was presented with the Excellence in Advocacy Award by the Boeing Co. for creating jobs and economic success in the industry.

As the CEO/President of Impact Dakota, Jodie and his team help organizations become 'lean', innovative, and sustainable, saving them money and solving problems along the way.

Erica has a rich history of serving her fellow Native Americans which has prepared her to serve all of North Dakota as Labor Commissioner.

Jess is super passionate about helping youth develop life skills and build confidence. Listen to how her life has evolved and led her to her current position. 

When Rick Lowe needed just the right design pieces for his landscaping and garden center he was forced to make them himself. He found his passion in resin and today his work is featured in galleries, showrooms and fine art shows across the country. 

Maartje took a side hustle making gelato into a full time business and was recently named a Forbes magazine 30 under 30 in the food and drink industry. And, she does it all on a farm outside of Carrington, North Dakota.

Ditching corporate America to make a difference was an easy decision for Karli. Hear how BIO Girls is working to build up young women across the Midwest.

When Joy's son was injured in a rugby game, she had no idea it would lead her to write a book and work to help others afflicted with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).