As we round the corner on our second full year of navigating the COVID pandemic, the workforce is transforming before our very eyes. For this episode, we turn to an expert in the world of human resources, who - before the Great Resignation was even a thing - wrote a book called, “Fire Yourself”, which aims to inspire professionals to reignite their careers and live their lives with intention.  

She is Lisa Brezonik, CEO of Salo - a talent firm based in Minneapolis. You can find her on LinkedIn.

Liz Heinecke is the author of numerous kids’ books as The Kitchen Pantry Scientist. She talks about the need to highlight women in science, how to make science interesting for kids - and the amazing things Marie Curie accomplished (often in the shadow of her husband).

You can find Liz on her website and Facebook at @KitchenPantryScientist.

In this episode, we’re talking about the workplace - how it’s changed since the start of the COVID pandemic, and how employers are having to navigate this new landscape, including what is now famously known as the Great Resignation.

Our guest is Lisa Hannum - founder and CEO of Beehive Strategic Communication - an agency in the Twin Cities.

A tragic accident as a teenager left her paralyzed. Tasha Schuh didn’t think she could go on. But by putting one foot in front of the other, she redefined her life and embodied what it means to be resilient. She now serves as a motivational speaker for schools and is passionate about helping teenagers overcome a mental health crisis facing our nation’s youth. She’s an author, a singer and songwriter.

Find her on her website, Instagram at @tashaschuh and Facebook at @tashaschuh99.

Television journalist Karla Hult adored her dad. When he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, she was forced to start a journey no family wants to embark upon. More than a decade later, she created an organization to help others starting down that path, sharing knowledge and experience from hard life lessons learned. We talk with her about So Many Goodbyes.

You can connect with Karla on Twitter @karlahult.

Lake Superior is one of our favorite places. Dr. Cody Sheik spends his days studying it. A microbiologist at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Large Lakes Observatory, he talks about the changes he is witnessing in the water, why it matters and what we can do about it.

He is also featured in the 515 Productions documentary film Freshwater (produced and directed by Lynn and hubby Ian), which will premiere on February 19th in Duluth. You can buy tickets here.

Kim, Julie and Lynn kick off 2022 and a new season of the podcast. They talk about evolving and growing over the past two pivotal years. From major life changes, to working remotely and finding balance. A huge thank you to our listeners for joining us on this unpredictable and unforgettable journey.

Business leader, entrepreneur and coach Claire Powell talks about building radiance from the inside out. After serving as CEO of heritage brand JW Hulme and other top executive stints, Claire decided to take a leap of faith and buy her own company, Bella Virtu Organics, an organic skincare line. And it all happened at the height of the pandemic. Why she did it, how she stuck with it and the key to building resilience along the way.

Natalie Warren and Ann Raiho faced unexpected trials, some harrowing, some simply odd. And then Natalie wrote a book about it! Learn more at Natalie-Warren.com.

Shannon Watson is currently the VP of Public Affairs for the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. She also recently founded Majority in the Middle, a non-profit seeking a better way to restore civility in government. We talk about her vision, some tactics to achieve it and why she isn’t jaded after all these years.

Full disclosure: after our interview, Kim accepted a seat on the non-profit’s inaugural Board of Directors.