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Krizia Almoite has not been a photographer for long. When she lost her job in the middle of the pandemic, Krizia put nearly all of her time into making her newest interest into her new career. In under six months she's landed some big clients and was hired as the photographer for a new movie being filmed in Minnesota.

She's building a growing brand through social media by being the same open and unbashful person I've always known her to be. Krizia is opiniated, expresses her self freely, and attempts to bring out the best in the people around her.

Through her self-expression, I realized that I too was someone that could have a photoshoot: a thought that I had never considered before. As I post the photos from my photoshoot around the release of this episode, I'm learning to be confident about my appearance in a new way. And I have Krizia to thank for that. Perhaps you would like the same for yourself?

See the photos I've posted so far on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Be sure to add or follow me while you are there.

She Krizia's work on her @kriziastudios Instagram page.

She her work from the @wayofthewarriorsfilm on Instagram.

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Amanda Koonjbeharry has an impressive résumé of social work. Currently she is the Director of Public Policy for the Citizens League of Minnesota. Previously she had led a project for anti-sex trafficking in the Minneapolis area, and has been involved in numerous roles that serve communities and families that are in need. She holds two Master's degrees (Social Work & Public Policy) and a Bachelor's degree (Family Social Science) from the University of Minnesota. In 2018, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal named Amanda as a "40 Under 40" honoree.

In the conversation we discuss some of the projects she has worked on, what motivates her to do the work she does, and how her family being from Guyana ties into all of it. Plus we reflect on 2020 and look ahead to 2021.

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Larry Rose was a Side Judge in the National Football League for nearly 20 years. He worked Super Bowl XLII when the New York Giants defeated the previously undefeated New England Patriots. Since retiring from the NFL five years ago he's taught, trained, or supervised football officials from the NCAA's Southeastern Conference and umpires from summer collegiate baseball's Northwoods League.

Larry joined me for a conversation to share many life lessons he's taken into his retirement years. We talk about confrontation, excitement, being a giver, parenting and much more.

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Dee Fiel has been working as a registered nurse in Canada for well over a decade. She shares her Canadian mentality towards the coronavirus and how its different than in the United States.

As a nurse, she tries to better understand my recent experience while having COVID-19.

Dee, like many, has some hesitancies about getting the new vaccine. I explain why I wouldn't be hesitant as we have a discussion on why each other feels the way the we do.

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Ross Meisner joins me to help me tell the story of my recent bout with COVID-19. Ross was recently elected to the Fridley (Minnesota) School Board and shares his experience running a campaign during a pandemic. We both share our opinions on the aftermath of the U.S. Presidential Election.

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Jamie Dreher is my cousin and one of the many people in my family that will vote for Donald Trump this election. I was raised as a Republican, used to vote Republican, but denounce Trump, tend to vote Democrat, and will be voting for Joe Biden.

Jamie and I discuss some of the often divisive political topics to see how far apart we really are and to prove that people with differing political views can have healthy conversations about politics.

Jamie also shares the story of the farm accident he was involved in as a child that resulted with him losing his right leg.

Plus, as a mechanic, Jamie explains some common maintenance mistakes people make with their vehicles.

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AJ Torfin is my oldest nephew. He has been working extremely hard over the past few years to earn a scholarship to play football in college following his senior year in high school.

His senior year in high school is taking place online only. And his fall football season was originally postponed until spring before a recent decision moved the season back to the fall.

AJ explains what this year has been like both as a football player and as a student as he works towards his goals.

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Jon Laaser is the voice of Virginia Tech football and men's basketball. He explains some of the challenges college football faces playing their season during COVID-19. He shares the story of how his broadcasting career transpired to lead him to a high-profile Division One play-by-play opportunity. Jon's father passed away within the last year and he expresses some of his last memories he and his father shared.

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Ryan Voz is co-owner of the Willmar Stingers baseball team located in central Minnesota. Like virtually all of sports leagues in America, the Northwoods League schedule couldn't go on as originally planned. That meant Ryan and his franchise could cancel the season, or they could "roll with the punches" and make the most out of a difficult situation.

On August 20, the Stingers finished their season, playing 42 total games, 24 home games, and averaging 254 fans per game.

Ryan explains the challenges, if it was worth it, and how he has grown as a person through this stressful summer.

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Ken Thunder spent 25 days in the hospital, including 12 days on a ventilator, in a serious bout with the coronavirus. His wife, Rose Thunder, was not allowed to see him during that entire time.

More than three months since the worst moments of his battle, Ken talks about the physical toll his body has been through, while Rose describes the emotional burden she has carried.

Plus, what is it like interacting with people that don't take the pandemic seriously? And how will they live their life differently moving forward?

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