Twin City Tales Podcast

Join us on Twin City Tales as we sit down with Liz Peterson, RN, co-founder and owner of Beautox Bar — a Twin Cities medspa known for natural-looking results, client education, and a trusted approach to aesthetic care.

In this episode, Liz shares her journey from 30+ years as an RN to launching Beautox Bar, growing multiple locations across the metro, and reshaping how clients think about Botox, injectables, and beauty.

We dive into:

✨ Transitioning from nursing to entrepreneurship

✨ The story behind Beautox Bar’s Maple Grove & White Bear Lake locations

✨ What makes a great injector and ethical medspa

✨ The importance of education & safety in aesthetic medicine

✨ Entrepreneurship in the Twin Cities market

✨ Building client trust and natural-looking results

Whether you’re curious about Botox, aesthetics, medspas, or the entrepreneurial paths behind local businesses, this episode delivers insight, humor, and heart.

📍 About Beautox Bar

Beautox Bar is a Twin Cities medspa specializing in natural-looking injectables, education, and personalized care.

Locations: Maple Grove & White Bear Lake, MN

Learn more: (Insert Beautox Bar website link)

Follow Beautox Bar on Instagram: (Insert IG link)

🎧 About Twin City Tales

Twin City Tales features real conversations with Twin Cities entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders — sharing the stories behind the brands you see every day.

Beautox Bar, Liz Peterson, Botox, Medspa, Aesthetics, Maple Grove, White Bear Lake, Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St Paul, MN Injectors, Nurse Injector, Minnesota Medspa, Skincare, Entrepreneur, Woman-Owned Business

This podcast is powered by Twin City Heating Air and Electric www.twincityheatingandair.com

On this episode of Twin City Tales, we sit down with Steve Eckes for a conversation centered on his background, experiences, and the different paths that have shaped his life. Steve is a multi-instrumentalist who grew up locally in the Twin Cities, balancing creative pursuits with a long career in the insurance industry.

Beyond his professional work, Steve is actively involved in the arts and community. He serves on the board of directors for Community Crossplayers, a nonprofit dedicated to using the performing arts to tell meaningful stories, and he is currently helping support Maple Grove Avalanche Arts, contributing to local arts education and programming. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/p/Avalanche-Arts-of-Minnesota-61551430731587/⁠

This episode focuses on Steve’s story — his roots in the Twin Cities, his involvement in music and the arts, and the experiences that have influenced how he approaches creativity, work, and community today. ⁠crossplayers.org⁠

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SAFE provides certified asbestos inspections, testing, and full abatement/removal services for both residential and commercial properties. Their licensed team follows strict safety protocols — from containment and protective-equipment use to careful disposal and air-quality testing — ensuring asbestos fibers are handled properly to protect occupants’ health. ⁠https://www.asbestos.services/⁠

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On this episode of Twin City Tales, we’re joined by Rachel Edwards, founder and CEO of Insperai, a Minnesota-based company focused on Personality Intelligence. Rather than a purely business-focused conversation, this episode centers on Rachel’s background, her path to starting Insperai, and the experiences that led her to the work she does today. https://insperai.com/

We discuss how Insperai was formed, what the company focuses on, and how Rachel approaches understanding people through personality frameworks — all through the lens of her personal journey and perspective.

You'll hear Rachel’s background and introduction to Insperai. How Insperai and the Strategic Personality Blueprint came to be. A conversation focused on her story and perspective, not just the business. Thoughts on personality, people, and understanding how individuals operate

⁠Asbestos.Services⁠

SAFE provides certified asbestos inspections, testing, and full abatement/removal services for both residential and commercial properties. Their licensed team follows strict safety protocols — from containment and protective-equipment use to careful disposal and air-quality testing — ensuring asbestos fibers are handled properly to protect occupants’ health. https://www.asbestos.services/

This podcast is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric. Keep your home comfortable year-round at This episode is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric — your trusted home comfort experts. Schedule with our team at ⁠https://twincityheatingandair.com/contact-us/?utm_source=iheartradio&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Twin%20City%20Tales%20Podcast

In this episode of Twin City Tales Podcast, we’re joined by Adam Erwin, a Minnesota author and speaker who explores human connection through storytelling and real-world conversations. Adam’s book Lessons From Coach: Restoring Empathy, Curiosity, and Being Present One Flight at a Time is available now — learn more and find purchase links here: ⁠https://www.authoradamerwin.com⁠ and directly on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP74ZGWB⁠. ⁠authoradamerwin.com+1⁠

You can also follow Adam’s work and updates on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/authoradamerwin/⁠

Whether you’re interested in leadership, personal growth, or creative projects rooted in empathy, this episode gives you direct access to Adam’s professional resources and creative work.

About SAFE asbestos services

⁠Asbestos.Services⁠

SAFE provides certified asbestos inspections, testing, and full abatement/removal services for both residential and commercial properties. Their licensed team follows strict safety protocols — from containment and protective-equipment use to careful disposal and air-quality testing — ensuring asbestos fibers are handled properly to protect occupants’ health.

This podcast is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric. Keep your home comfortable year-round at This episode is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric — your trusted home comfort experts. Schedule with our team at ⁠https://twincityheatingandair.com/contact-us/?utm_source=iheartradio&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Twin%20City%20Tales%20Podcast.⁠

In this episode of Twin City Tales Podcast, we’re joined by Jackie Le Vvintre, owner of Le Vvintre Living Luxury Cleaning Services, a Minnesota-based residential and commercial cleaning company. You can learn more about her business at ⁠https://www.levvintreliving.com⁠ where she offers recurring and specialty cleaning services across the Twin Cities metro.

Jackie also shares her professional background and connects with listeners on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-le-vvintre-46a263a7⁠

Whether you’re curious about starting a service business or want insights into local entrepreneurship, this episode highlights real Minnesota business experience you can use.

About SAFE asbestos services

⁠Asbestos.Services⁠

SAFE provides certified asbestos inspections, testing, and full abatement/removal services for both residential and commercial properties. Their licensed team follows strict safety protocols — from containment and protective-equipment use to careful disposal and air-quality testing — ensuring asbestos fibers are handled properly to protect occupants’ health.

This podcast is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric. Keep your home comfortable year-round at This episode is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric — your trusted home comfort experts. Schedule with our team at ⁠https://twincityheatingandair.com/contact-us/?utm_source=iheartradio&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Twin%20City%20Tales%20Podcast.⁠

About SAFE asbestos services

⁠Asbestos.Services⁠

SAFE provides certified asbestos inspections, testing, and full abatement/removal services for both residential and commercial properties. Their licensed team follows strict safety protocols — from containment and protective-equipment use to careful disposal and air-quality testing — ensuring asbestos fibers are handled properly to protect occupants’ health.

This podcast is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric. Keep your home comfortable year-round at This episode is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric — your trusted home comfort experts. Schedule with our team at ⁠https://twincityheatingandair.com/contact-us/?utm_source=iheartradio&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Twin%20City%20Tales%20Podcast.⁠

We sit down with Lee Ramsay, owner of SAFE Solutions for Asbestos Free Environments, to explore why asbestos still lingers in many Minnesota buildings — and what it takes to safely remove it. Lee walks us through the dangers of asbestos exposure, how his team operates under state- and federal safety standards, and why thousands of Twin Cities homes and businesses are turning to SAFE for peace of mind. Lee also discusses is upbringing, and we take a deeper dive into who Lee is!

Holly Stomberg is the co-owner and Lead Buyers Specialist of Success Home Team, a top-performing real estate team serving buyers and sellers across Minnesota under Keller Williams Select Realty.

successhometeam.com

Known for making the home-buying process as stress-free as possible, Holly and her team focus on clear communication, strategic negotiation, and a full-service, “team behind you” experience for each client. Success Home Team brands itself as “your expert guides to Minnesota real estate,” helping people move confidently into their next chapter.

successhometeam.com

About SAFE asbestos services

⁠Asbestos.Services⁠

SAFE provides certified asbestos inspections, testing, and full abatement/removal services for both residential and commercial properties. Their licensed team follows strict safety protocols — from containment and protective-equipment use to careful disposal and air-quality testing — ensuring asbestos fibers are handled properly to protect occupants’ health.

This episode is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric — your trusted home comfort experts. Schedule with our team at https://twincityheatingandair.com/contact-us/?utm_source=iheartradio&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Twin%20City%20Tales%20Podcast

In this episode of Twin City Tales, we talk with Marian Cook, an innovation and strategy leader with roots in Chicago and professional work in Minnesota. Marian advises organizations on digital transformation, emerging technologies, and organizational change across both government and private sectors.

This episode provides insight into Marian’s background and the professional work she has done in the fields of strategy and innovation.

Marian Cook is a strategist and innovation advisor known for her work in digital transformation, emerging technology, and organizational change. Originally from Chicago, she has conducted professional work in Minnesota and beyond.

• LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianfcook⁠ ⁠

• Profile on Singularity University: ⁠https://www.su.org/experts/marian-cook⁠ ⁠Singularity University⁠

• Profile on WITI: ⁠https://www.witi.com/profiles/Marian-Cook/60096/author/⁠witi.com⁠

This episode is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric.

Website: ⁠https://twincityheatingandair.com

In this episode of Twin City Tales, we talk with Todd Vaske, founder of Agile Video, a Minneapolis–St. Paul video production company that works with organizations across Minnesota. Todd brings years of experience in media and video creation, and his company focuses on helping businesses communicate through clear, effective video content.

This episode highlights Todd’s background, his work in the Twin Cities video production industry, and his perspective as a Minnesota business owner. Listeners who are interested in video production, branding, or understanding how companies use video in today’s digital landscape will find value in hearing Todd’s story and professional experience.

Todd is the founder of Agile Video, a Twin Cities video production company that creates professional business video content for a wide range of organizations.

Website: ⁠https://www.agile-video.com⁠

This episode is powered by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric, serving the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with heating, cooling, and electrical services.

Website: ⁠https://twincityheatingandair.com

On this episode of Twin City Tales Podcast, we’re joined by Kendra Miles-Smith, Relationships & Special Events Coordinator at the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce https://www.metronorthchamber.org

Kendra draws on a background in selling jewelry, business development, and mortgage lending to help Twin Cities professionals build meaningful connections; connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendramilessmith

This episode is powered by Twin City Heating Air and Electric https://twincityheatingandair.com