Minnesota Circle

In episode 85 we talked with Amina Adeyemi, the founder and owner of Veeyon Cakes. Amina shared her journey of teaching herself the ropes of baking and challenging herself with new designs frequently. Amina provides tips on how she batches baking and her favorite kitchen tools. Amina is a powerhouse in every way with being an attorney by day and baker by night, her determination will quickly rub off on you and inspire you to remember that no mountain is too high! For more information on Veeyo...

In episode 84 we spoke with local travel blogger Lizanne from Lizanne Lately. We discussed her favorite budget friendly places to explore around Minnesota as well as a few ideas to splurge on. Lizanne shared tips on finding the best accommodations for your needs and also ideas on how to find great deals! This episode will definitely inspire you to head outside and start exploring!Lizanne is a Minnesota-based lifestyle and travel content creator. You can catch her adventuring throughout Minnes...

In episode 83 we spoke with Tatiana Freeman, the founder and CEO of NoshPoshMN. Tatiana has always been passionate about providing healthy snack options for her family and shared how she turned that passion into a new business. Tatiana is wanting to change the game in regards to health and convenience and make it accessible for all with her various products sourced with items from women and BIPOC owned companies. Tatiana discussed her favorite snacks, what you can expect in her boxes, and her...

In episode 82 we speak with Ember Berg, the founder of Dragonfly Eye Productions. Ember has a creative vision unlike any other and is passionate about working with clients to authentically share their story through a video camera. Ember shares tips on how to build a strong video strategy, and how to get to the core of who you want your audience to be. Ember has worked in a variety of video capacities from storytelling in Italy to brand videos for businesses to documentary work. If you are wan...

In episode 81 we speak with Ben Wales, the co-founder of The Wilderness Fitness and Co-Working Space. Ben shares how his space is unlike any other co-working venue, how they brought the outdoors inside and all the many amenities The Wilderness has to offer. From being dog-friendly to having a rock-climbing wall and yoga classes, there is something for everyone at The Wilderness. Have an event coming up? Reserve one of their private offices, movie theatre, or even their hidden speakeasy!...

Have you ever wondered if you were breathing correctly? Breathing is something we don’t often think about, but we should! Correct breathing can be so powerful. Listen to this episode to learn all about correct breathing techniques and go through a breathing exercise with Stephanie. Stephanie Esser is a Yoga Calm® Youth Instructor, BREATHE™ Coach, and certified Oxygen Advantage® Instructor and creator of the amazing product BE Buddy and her business Balancing Elephants. Visit...

In episode 79 we speak with Jenn and Joe, a husband-and-wife team who have a passion for spreading love and forming relationships with their neighbors experiencing homelessness. They share their story of how Everybody Love Everybody began as a grassroots campaign, and how it has grown over the past couple years. They share about how much it has impacted their lives and completely flipped their pre-conceived notions about individuals living in homeless encampments. Jenn and Joe descr...

On Episode 78, we speak with Rima the owner of the new bookstore The Thinking Spot located in Wayzata, Minnesota. The Thinking Spot is a place to slow down, relax, and take in the very special collection of books that only this store has to offer. The store also aims to make science accessible to everyone with amazing events and speakers. Visit their website for dates and times of upcoming events and then head into the store to experience this unique local business.Featuring the song "Seasons...

In episode 77, we speak with Jake Pettit from Pettit Pastures about the history of his family run farm, and why they are focused on regenerative agriculture practices. Jake explains the different types of farming, and why his family is focusing on soil health. Jake gives tips on how to read a label in the grocery store, what he hopes to see in the future as a cattle farmer, and what a day in the life looks like at his farm. To order beef, schedule a tour, or learn more about Pettit Past...

On Episode 76, we speak with Megs Pulvermacher. Megs speaks with us about her own journey, starting her business, and how we can be allies in our communities. You won't want to miss this episode!Megs Pulvermacher (she/her) is a Minneapolis-based LGBTQ+ community builder, speaker, and podcaster. As the creator of the Queer Impact Collective, an international online community for queer-identifying entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers, and host of the Out, What Now?! podcast, she uses her ...