Plugged-In w/Jeffrey Bissoy

Liban Kano is the creator and producer of the live gathering and social event called strangers meeting strangers, a space where strangers come to hang out, hold deep or comedic conversations and make new connections. This week, I chat with Liban Kano on how he came up with the idea for Strangers Meeting Strangers, his goals for the growing project and upcoming events!

Lenny The Foodie (@no.table.manners), Minnesota's top food influencer, is spilling the tea on everything from food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants. Join host Jeffrey Bissoy as they dive into Lenny's journey, Twin Cities favorites, and settle the age-old debate: Are The State Fair's Sweet Martha cookies worth the hype?

This episode features Brittney Mikell, a trailblazing entrepreneur who's making waves in the brewing industry. Hailing from Chicago's South Side and currently crafting brews at La Dona Cerveceria, Brittney is on a mission to bring a new kind of space to St. Paul's Rondo community. Discover the inspiring story behind Bubble Line Brewing, a Black-owned brewery aiming to be more than just a place to grab a pint.

The Olympics wrapped up Sunday evening, but host Jeffrey Bissoy sat down with Nyajok Deng a tech lawyer from Minnesota with origins from South Sudan. They discuss the history of South Sudan, their performance on the international stage, what it meant to the displaced South Sudanese people across the globe. Listen in and subscribe!

Taliya is the the CEO and main host of Taliya World Tours, a luxury travel tour that she organizes for Black and Brown professionals form across the globe. While in Mexico City, Jeffrey interviewed her about her love for travel, community and how she began her luxury group tour business. Listen in and subscribe!

In the first episode of Plugged-In, Jeffrey Bissoy interviews Minneapolis artist Lewiee Blaze about his growth as a musician, growing the music scene in Minnesota, live performances, including his upcoming August 10th show at 7th Street Live as well as other things that have kept him busy over the last year.