Podcasts about makersofmn

The Daily Page is a woman-owned, family-run, small-batch paper goods studio launched by Dani Bruflodt. She creates products with simple, minimalist designs to help organize your day while also prioritizing yourself.Founded in 2010, she partners with a Minnesota-based, women-owned printing press to produce her thoughtful collection of paper goods. Her team ships them to you using locally-sourced, recycled packing material from her Midwest-based studio.She completed more than 19,050 sales through The Daily Page Etsy Shop—which was ranked among the top 1% of Etsy shops in the world (!) before opening an independent shop in 2021.Her Team's mission is to help people reclaim their time, increase their energy, focus their efforts, and have more impact on the world.Use code MakersofMN to save 10% on your Daily Page order.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

The Daily Page is a woman-owned, family-run, small-batch paper goods studio launched by Dani Bruflodt. She creates products with simple, minimalist designs to help organize your day while also prioritizing yourself.Founded in 2010, she partners with a Minnesota-based, women-owned printing press to produce her thoughtful collection of paper goods. Her team ships them to you using locally-sourced, recycled packing material from her Midwest-based studio.She completed more than 19,050 sales through The Daily Page Etsy Shop—which was ranked among the top 1% of Etsy shops in the world (!) before opening an independent shop in 2021.Her Team's mission is to help people reclaim their time, increase their energy, focus their efforts, and have more impact on the world.Use code MakersofMN to save 10% on your Daily Page order.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

Upon completion of my interview with Skaalven Distillery founder Tyson Schnitker, he suggested that someone should interview me, to hear my story and get the background of how the MakersofMn podcast came to be. It sounded fun so Tyson and I switched chairs for this unique episode where the Interviewer becomes the interviewee.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Upon completion of my interview with Skaalven Distillery founder Tyson Schnitker, he suggested that someone should interview me, to hear my story and get the background of how the MakersofMn podcast came to be. It sounded fun so Tyson and I switched chairs for this unique episode where the Interviewer becomes the interviewee.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

Upon completion of my interview with Skaalven Distillery founder Tyson Schnitker, he suggested that someone should interview me, to hear my story and get the background of how the MakersofMn podcast came to be. It sounded fun so Tyson and I switched chairs for this unique episode. Interviews Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

Creating Food Content (Radio Show, Podcast, Cookbook) & growing an online brand with Stephanie Hansen (@StephaniesDish) Stephanie Hansen is the podcaster, brand amplifier and social commentator behind StephaniesDish.com and @MakersofMN. It all began in 2005 when she started the radio show #WeeklyDish on the Twin Cities station FM107.1. 15 years later, the show is going strong. You can listen every week live on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m., or find the podcast of each show where you find your favorite podcasts. As a blogger and photographer, she loves to cook, but she really loves to eat. The restaurant scene in Minneapolis and Saint Paul is vibrant and exciting. On her website she loves to talk about her eating and dining experiences, then do radio shows with some of the movers and shakers in the industry. To experience what she experiences when she experiences it, follow her on Instagram @StephaniesDish. And she doesn't stop there. She spent 15 years building a printing and graphic design business that was recently sold. She thinks of herself as a local entrepreneur, and in 2014 she won The Business Woman of the Year award. She enjoys talking to other local entrepreneurs on her podcast @makersofmn. She loves interviewing craftsmen that create interesting products and new businesses. The @makersofmn episodes are posted on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or you can find them where you find your favorite shows. Finally, she is a social commentator on my community and what she sees in the world around her. She is a broadcaster with a big mouth and she intends to use it! www.facebook.com/StephaniesDish www.stephaniesdish.com Jenna Redfield is the founder of LeadJenna, a social media marketing education business, focusing on video classes & 1:1 coaching to share the latest social media strategy & advice. She is also the founder of Twin Cities Collective, the largest resource in the Twin Cities for bloggers, small businesses, entrepreneurs & creatives. YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/jennaredfield Free  Lead Generation Masterclass https://www.leadjenna.com/masterclass Gram Mastery Instagram Marketing Online Course https://www.masterthegram.com Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/twincitiescollective Coaching https://www.leadjenna.com/intensive Find the podcast on all platforms https://www.collectivemarketingpodcast.com Follow us on Social https://www.instagram.com/twincitiescollective https://www.instagram.com/jennaredfield

Creating Food Content (Radio Show, Podcast, Cookbook) & growing an online brand with Stephanie Hansen (@StephaniesDish)Stephanie Hansen is the podcaster, brand amplifier and social commentator behind StephaniesDish.com and @MakersofMN. It all began in 2005 when she started the radio show #WeeklyDish on the Twin Cities station FM107.1. 15 years later, the show is going strong. You can listen every week live on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m., or find the podcast of each show where you find your favorite podcasts. As a blogger and photographer, she loves to cook, but she really loves to eat. The restaurant scene in Minneapolis and Saint Paul is vibrant and exciting. On her website she loves to talk about her eating and dining experiences, then do radio shows with some of the movers and shakers in the industry. To experience what she experiences when she experiences it, follow her on Instagram @StephaniesDish. And she doesn’t stop there. She spent 15 years building a printing and graphic design business that was recently sold. She thinks of herself as a local entrepreneur, and in 2014 she won The Business Woman of the Year award. She enjoys talking to other local entrepreneurs on her podcast @makersofmn. She loves interviewing craftsmen that create interesting products and new businesses. The @makersofmn episodes are posted on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or you can find them where you find your favorite shows. Finally, she is a social commentator on my community and what she sees in the world around her. She is a broadcaster with a big mouth and she intends to use it!www.facebook.com/StephaniesDishwww.stephaniesdish.comJenna Redfield is the found of Collective Social Media, a social media marketing education business, focusing on video classes & 1:1 coaching to share the latest social media strategy & advice. She is also the found of Twin Cities Collective, the largest resource in the Twin Cities for bloggers, small businesses, entrepreneurs & creatives.Free Social Media Masterclasshttps://www.collectivesocialmedia.com/masterclassAcademywww.collectivemarketingacademy.comJoin the Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/twincitiescollectiveCoachinghttps://www.jennaredfield.com/coaching-programsFind the podcast on all platformshttps://www.collectivemarketingpodcast.comFollow us on Socialhttps://www.instagram.com/twincitiescollectivehttps://www.instagram.com/collectivesocialmedia.co

Ryan Rosenthal and Mike von Fange, left their jobs to pursue a convenience store model that stocked, healthy, nutritious, convenient foods including prepared soups and salads. Simpls Minneapolis was born to be the 7-Eleven for the healthy, organic, and local sustainable foodie.  Eventually, they expanded to three locations, including one in the downtown Minneapolis Target and one at the University of Minnesota.Then came COVID, and like every other food business, they had to,  re-evaluate how and what they were going to do. because their business was asked to close by the Governor of Minnesota and the workers and students were all staying home.  After some scrambling, a soup subscription business was born.Hear their story of Simpls survival on this episode of @Makersofmn.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Ryan Rosenthal and Mike von Fange, left their jobs to pursue a convenience store model that stocked, healthy, nutritious, convenient foods including prepared soups and salads. Simpls Minneapolis was born to be the 7-Eleven for the healthy, organic, and local sustainable foodie. Eventually, they expanded to three locations, including one in the downtown Minneapolis Target and one at the University of Minnesota.Then came COVID, and like every other food business, they had to, re-evaluate how and what they were going to do. because their business was asked to close by the Governor of Minnesota and the workers and students were all staying home. After some scrambling, a soup subscription business was born.Hear their story of Simpls survival on this episode of @Makersofmn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

Ryan Rosenthal and Mike von Fange, left their jobs to pursue a convenience store model that stocked, healthy, nutritious, convenient foods including prepared soups and salads. Simpls Minneapolis was born to be the 7-Eleven for the healthy, organic, and local sustainable foodie. Eventually, they expanded to three locations, including one in the downtown Minneapolis Target and one at the University of Minnesota.Then came COVID, and like every other food business, they had to, re-evaluate how and what they were going to do. because their business was asked to close by the Governor of Minnesota and the workers and students were all staying home. After some scrambling, a soup subscription business was born.Hear their story of Simpls survival on this episode of @Makersofmn.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

Looking to support local businesses this holiday season? Today’s episode of Champions of RISK talks about all things small business in Minnesota. Stephanie Hansen is my girlfriend go-to whenever I need a food or gift suggestion but she doesn’t just provide her secret picks with me. Her podcast, Makers of MN, features the stories of artisans and crafters who make beautiful things. Stephanie uses her years as a business owner and radio co-host to champion small businesses so more people know about the amazing places and products we have in our own backyard. Hear us talk about the local scene, some clever ways business owners transitioned as a result of COVID, and she shares her favorite story so far of how a local business is making a real impact supporting restaurants AND gifting customers. All on today’s episode of Champions of RISK podcast.michaelwkithcart.com/podcastShow notes:@MakersofMN on InstagramMakersofMN Podcast Weekly Dish Podcastwww.Stephaniesdish.com MSP Magazine article on holiday gift ideas from local BIPOC owned businessesFree Masterclass registration for“The Secrets of the World’s Most Successful People”

During this catch-up call, we speak with Lauren Vanscoy, founder of Essence One. who was our guest in Season 1 episode 88. She now has two retail locations , some delightful holiday gift boxes, and a new gift subscription box.Please consider shopping local this season and supporting your @MakersofMN.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

During this catch-up call, we speak with Lauren Vanscoy,  founder of Essence One. who was our guest in Season 1 episode 88. She now has two retail locations , some delightful holiday gift boxes, and a new gift subscription box.Please consider shopping local this season and supporting your @MakersofMN.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

During this catch-up call, we speak with Lauren Vanscoy, founder of Essence One. who was our guest in Season 1 episode 88. She now has two retail locations , some delightful holiday gift boxes, and a new gift subscription box.Please consider shopping local this season and supporting your @MakersofMN.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

Hannah and Brady Barnstable have a muesli company called Seven Sundays. They first discovered muesli on their honeymoon in New Zealand. Not long after returning home, they were craving that New Zealand-style muesli. and could not find it so they created their own. Their first bag of muesli was sold at a Minneapolis farmer's market in the Summer of 2011. Now they are in Targets and Whole Foods nationwide as well as on Amazon.Towards the end of the podcast, you will hear about some exciting new product news announced here first!Seven Sundays O business has grown a bit since then, but their humble roots continue to shape their business today. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Hannah and Brady Barnstable have a muesli company called Seven Sundays. They first discovered muesli on their honeymoon in New Zealand. Not long after returning home, they were craving that New Zealand-style muesli. and could not find it so they created their own. Their first bag of muesli was sold at a Minneapolis farmer's market in the Summer of 2011. Now they are in Targets and Whole Foods nationwide as well as on Amazon.Towards the end of the podcast, you will hear about some exciting new product news announced here first!Seven Sundays O business has grown a bit since then, but their humble roots continue to shape their business today. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

We had an opportunity to open season 3 with Anne Andrus, the owner, and baker at Honey and Rye Bakehouse. Anne talks about what life is like, 6 months into the Pandemic, and what her plans are moving forward. If you would like to purchase cakes, Monkey Bread, Croissants, or the delicious scones and quiche from Honey and Rye click here https://www.honey-and-rye.com/or go to https://honeyandrye.square.site/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

We had an opportunity to open season 3 with Anne Andrus, the owner, and baker at Honey and Rye Bakehouse. Anne talks about what life is like, 6 months into the Pandemic, and what her plans are moving forward. If you would like to purchase cakes, Monkey Bread, Croissants, or the delicious scones and quiche from Honey and Rye click here https://www.honey-and-rye.com/or go to https://honeyandrye.square.site/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Josie Lewis is an artist, speaker and author who empowers others to explore their own creativity. Josie shares her process via @josielewisart on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok, with over 2 million unique followers and more than 1 billion video views. Josie received an MFA from the University of MN and in 2019 she presented at TEDx Minneapolis. Shop her color book or her watercolor tutorial or see more of Josie's work by subscribing to her YouTube Channel or follow along on Facebook and Pinterest.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Josie Lewis is an artist, speaker and author who empowers others to explore their own creativity. Josie shares her process via @josielewisart on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok, with over 2 million unique followers and more than 1 billion video views. Josie received an MFA from the University of MN and in 2019 she presented at TEDx Minneapolis. Shop her color book or her watercolor tutorial or see more of Josie's work by subscribing to her YouTube Channel or follow along on Facebook and Pinterest.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Steele Smiley, the founder of Steele Fitness, got into the restaurant business in 2016 with the opening of the first Crisp & Green. The chain offers fast-casual salads, both curated and customizable, as well as grain bowls and smoothies.With the Cronovirus closing all restaurants in March, hear how he is pivoting Crisp and Green by adding Crisp @ Home as well as many other initiatives like virtual wellness classes and what he is looking towards for the future. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Steele Smiley, the founder of Steele Fitness, got into the restaurant business in 2016 with the opening of the first Crisp & Green. The chain offers fast-casual salads, both curated and customizable, as well as grain bowls and smoothies.With the Cronovirus closing all restaurants in March, hear how he is pivoting Crisp and Green by adding Crisp @ Home as well as many other initiatives like virtual wellness classes and what he is looking towards for the future. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

When Tom and Nicole Dokman married in 2017, Tom created a universal spice blend for their wedding. They used it on their food and guests received spice jars as a wedding favor. "Long story short, everybody wanted more and more and we thought they were being nice and really, they really loved it," Nicole said. "So we really felt like we had something here." The couple launched Here's the Deal Spice Co. in November 2019. Here's the Deal Spice Co. has four spice blends: BBQ Rib Rub, 127 Blend, Wing Blend, and Togarashi. All of them are gluten-free and three of them are also organic and vegan. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

When Tom and Nicole Dokman married in 2017, Tom created a universal spice blend for their wedding. They used it on their food and guests received spice jars as a wedding favor. "Long story short, everybody wanted more and more and we thought they were being nice and really, they really loved it," Nicole said. "So we really felt like we had something here." The couple launched Here's the Deal Spice Co. in November 2019. Here's the Deal Spice Co. has four spice blends: BBQ Rib Rub, 127 Blend, Wing Blend, and Togarashi. All of them are gluten-free and three of them are also organic and vegan. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Carla Metz was on a roll at Iron Shoe Farm selling microgreens to restauranteurs in the Twin Cities. Her Spring plans included expanding her business and creating a farm dinner series when the Coronavirus hit. In one day she lost a $16,000 crop and had to figure out how to re-imagine her farms' offerings to sustain her and her customers in the time of Coronavirus. Her pivot included going direct to consumers and creating a pantry of farm products from her farm and trusted vendors.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Carla Metz was on a roll at Iron Shoe Farm selling microgreens to restauranteurs in the Twin Cities. Her Spring plans included expanding her business and creating a farm dinner series when the Coronavirus hit. In one day she lost a $16,000 crop and had to figure out how to re-imagine her farms' offerings to sustain her and her customers in the time of Coronavirus. Her pivot included going direct to consumers and creating a pantry of farm products from her farm and trusted vendors.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Rachel Banken harvests local organic herbs + foraged botanicals native to Minnesota. These infusions of herbs, roots, leaves, fruits and berries are the basis of Well Rooted Teas. Well Rooted Teas nourish the body and are grown and harvested in a manner that supports the health of our environment as 10% of our profits are given to local organizations working to protect and promote our environment.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Rachel Banken harvests local organic herbs + foraged botanicals native to Minnesota. These infusions of herbs, roots, leaves, fruits and berries are the basis of Well Rooted Teas. Well Rooted Teas nourish the body and are grown and harvested in a manner that supports the health of our environment as 10% of our profits are given to local organizations working to protect and promote our environment.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

15 miles up the North Shore from Canal Park is one of Duluth's most celebrated restaurants called the New Scenic Cafe. Chef/owner Scott Graden, grew up in the region and co-founded the business with his aunt, Rita Bergstedt. He has been working there ever since and took on full ownership by buying Rita out in 2005. Known for its "Nordic" cuisine and its deft hand with vegetables the New Scenic has been on the must-eat list of most regional foodies and has received accolades for its beautiful space and food.This podcast intro was recorded after the Cornovirus closed local restaurants - the podcast itself was recorded in the very early days of the Coronavirus crisis. Take a listen Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

15 miles up the North Shore from Canal Park is one of Duluth's most celebrated restaurants called the New Scenic Cafe. Chef/owner Scott Graden, grew up in the region and co-founded the business with his aunt, Rita Bergstedt. He has been working there ever since and took on full ownership by buying Rita out in 2005. Known for its "Nordic" cuisine and its deft hand with vegetables the New Scenic has been on the must-eat list of most regional foodies and has received accolades for its beautiful space and food.This podcast intro was recorded after the Cornovirus closed local restaurants - the podcast itself was recorded in the very early days of the Coronavirus crisis. Take a listen Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

* Programming note - this episode was prerecorded before the Coronavirus outbreak* Meal Magazine is a new, independent print publication featuring thought-provoking food writing that is based in Minneapolis and published bi-annually. Peter Sieve is the editor and co-founder of the magazine. As a writer, musician and generally creative dude living and working in Minneapolis Peter had written about food, liked food and felt like there was an opening to tell unique food stories.How did Meal Magazine take shape and what was the impetus for starting a new National food magazine based out of the Twin Cities? Listen to this episode and consider making a Patreon donation to subscribe to Meal Magazine.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

* Programming note - this episode was prerecorded before the Coronavirus outbreak* Meal Magazine is a new, independent print publication featuring thought-provoking food writing that is based in Minneapolis and published bi-annually. Peter Sieve is the editor and co-founder of the magazine. As a writer, musician and generally creative dude living and working in Minneapolis Peter had written about food, liked food and felt like there was an opening to tell unique food stories.How did Meal Magazine take shape and what was the impetus for starting a new National food magazine based out of the Twin Cities? Listen to this episode and consider making a Patreon donation to subscribe to Meal Magazine.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Allison Vaillancourt and Daniela Serra are two of the founders behind BLNCD Naturals, a women-owned and operated Minnesota-based CBD health and wellness brand. BLNCD is making its first step into the beverage space partnering with Big Watt Coffee to produce a line of CBD-infused sparkling waters.In addition to water, BLNCD Naturals has CBD face, body and wellness treatments designed to promote health and healing with CBD. All CBD BLNCD products are formulated with all-natural, non-GMO, responsibly farmed hemp, and organic and wildcrafted premium-quality ingredients. They’re currently made in small batches in their own GMP Compliant ISO 9001 lab in Minneapolis, MN, ensuring consistency and quality.Find all their products here at https://blncdnaturals.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Allison Vaillancourt and Daniela Serra are two of the founders behind BLNCD Naturals, a women-owned and operated Minnesota-based CBD health and wellness brand. BLNCD is making its first step into the beverage space partnering with Big Watt Coffee to produce a line of CBD-infused sparkling waters.In addition to water, BLNCD Naturals has CBD face, body and wellness treatments designed to promote health and healing with CBD. All CBD BLNCD products are formulated with all-natural, non-GMO, responsibly farmed hemp, and organic and wildcrafted premium-quality ingredients. They’re currently made in small batches in their own GMP Compliant ISO 9001 lab in Minneapolis, MN, ensuring consistency and quality.Find all their products here at https://blncdnaturals.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Charles Lovejoy is a pioneer in the Twin Cities Bloody Mary community. His "Lovejoy's Bloody Mary Mix" and "Burn Yo Face-Off Hot Sauce" is a recipe he has been perfecting throughout his bartending career in the Twin Cities. While employed at the now-closed Happy Gnome, he began bottling his mix and hot sauce. Charles Lovejoy's Bloody Mary Mix gives $2 from every bottle sold to help youth in the Community through https://face2face.org/ an organization that provides a variety of services to young adults and teens.Currently, Charles is selling to other Twin Cities Establishments and planning to pop up at some Summer festivals like the Stone Arch Bridge Festival Culinary Market.Buy his mix and hot sauce here:Follow On Instagram here:Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Charles Lovejoy is a pioneer in the Twin Cities Bloody Mary community. His "Lovejoy's Bloody Mary Mix" and "Burn Yo Face-Off Hot Sauce" is a recipe he has been perfecting throughout his bartending career in the Twin Cities. While employed at the now-closed Happy Gnome, he began bottling his mix and hot sauce. Charles Lovejoy's Bloody Mary Mix gives $2 from every bottle sold to help youth in the Community through https://face2face.org/ an organization that provides a variety of services to young adults and teens.Currently, Charles is selling to other Twin Cities Establishments and planning to pop up at some Summer festivals like the Stone Arch Bridge Festival Culinary Market.Buy his mix and hot sauce here:Follow On Instagram here:Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Jenna Redfield is the founder of Twin Cities Collective. Twin Cities Collective is a place to connect with businesses, creatives and other like-minded people in Minnesota. The collective is designed to help each other grow their networks with networking events, social media coaching and a podcast called the Twin Cities Collective.In this podcast episode, we learn about how Jenna started and how she has evolved this tribe of engaged and influential group of Twin Cities creatives.To join the Twin Cities Collective Facebook Group go here.To Follow the Twin Cities Collective on Instagram follow Jenna here.To listen and subscribe to her fantastic Twin Cities Collective podcast - go here:Jenna is an emerging leader in the Twin Cities Social Scene - to engage her coaching services email her at jenna@twincitiescollective.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Jenna Redfield is the founder of Twin Cities Collective. Twin Cities Collective is a place to connect with businesses, creatives and other like-minded people in Minnesota. The collective is designed to help each other grow their networks with networking events, social media coaching and a podcast called the Twin Cities Collective.In this podcast episode, we learn about how Jenna started and how she has evolved this tribe of engaged and influential group of Twin Cities creatives.To join the Twin Cities Collective Facebook Group go here.To Follow the Twin Cities Collective on Instagram follow Jenna here.To listen and subscribe to her fantastic Twin Cities Collective podcast - go here:Jenna is an emerging leader in the Twin Cities Social Scene - to engage her coaching services email her at jenna@twincitiescollective.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Susan Elwer connects her passion for fighting childhood hunger with a mission-based apparel business. Spoonful Apparel features inspiring messages on garments that can be purchased as well as supplying corporations with their garment and logo merchandise needs. Each item purchased through Spoonful Apparel results in 50% of the profits going to a community organization dedicated to fighting hunger in the neighborhood where you live and work.To date Spoonful Apparel and its customers have donated over 121,000 meals. If you are responsible for ordering merchandise for your company check them out. They are very competitively priced and your purchase provides meals for kids in Minnesota. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Susan Elwer connects her passion for fighting childhood hunger with a mission-based apparel business. Spoonful Apparel features inspiring messages on garments that can be purchased as well as supplying corporations with their garment and logo merchandise needs. Each item purchased through Spoonful Apparel results in 50% of the profits going to a community organization dedicated to fighting hunger in the neighborhood where you live and work.To date Spoonful Apparel and its customers have donated over 121,000 meals. If you are responsible for ordering merchandise for your company check them out. They are very competitively priced and your purchase provides meals for kids in Minnesota. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Michele Henry and Ali Nanne co-founded The Face Foundry, a quick, convenient, full-service spa-like experience for facials, waxes, and lashes that could be completed in less than 40 minutes. The first location opened in March 2019. Then, just eight months later, a second location opened up. Now, these serial entrepreneurs have their eyes set on the future with a skincare product line and plans for two more locations before the end of the year. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Michele Henry and Ali Nanne co-founded The Face Foundry, a quick, convenient, full-service spa-like experience for facials, waxes, and lashes that could be completed in less than 40 minutes. The first location opened in March 2019. Then, just eight months later, a second location opened up. Now, these serial entrepreneurs have their eyes set on the future with a skincare product line and plans for two more locations before the end of the year. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Lily Shaw works to support and connect the worlds of entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities through access, content and support. She is the community lead for 1 Million Cups Saint Paul, the trainer, and facilitator for Co-Starters, a 10-week program presented by the James J Hill Foundation designed for entrepreneurs to develop and fine-tune their ideas and determining next steps to bring that idea to fruition through real-time feedback. Participants leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, articulate their models, and repeat the process. Lily is also the Director of Customer Experience at Startup Space and works with diverse startups to promote inclusive access to resources and tools that help all people build more businesses without barriers. Click here to learn more about the Co-Starters curriculum structureFor questions regarding the program visit the CO.STARTER MN information page click here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Lily Shaw works to support and connect the worlds of entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities through access, content and support. She is the community lead for 1 Million Cups Saint Paul, the trainer, and facilitator for Co-Starters, a 10-week program presented by the James J Hill Foundation designed for entrepreneurs to develop and fine-tune their ideas and determining next steps to bring that idea to fruition through real-time feedback. Participants leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, articulate their models, and repeat the process. Lily is also the Director of Customer Experience at Startup Space and works with diverse startups to promote inclusive access to resources and tools that help all people build more businesses without barriers. Click here to learn more about the Co-Starters curriculum structureFor questions regarding the program visit the CO.STARTER MN information page click here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StephanieHansen)

Hayley Mathews Jones has brought the Minneapolis Craft Market and the Minneapolis Vintage Market to the Twin Cities. What is this Tastemakers secret to creating vibrant, fun markets and what's next? Hear all about it on this MakersofMN episode.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

We had the opportunity to catch up with eyebobs and their CEO, Mike Hollenstein on the eve of their launching a maker advertising campaign. The creative campaign highlights local Minnesotans in their eyebob frames that reflect their personal style.  Hear about the campaign and the launch of eyebob stores throughout the country in this @Makersofmn episode.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Another great My Founder Story on deck with Dre Barthel, founder of luxury full service event management and production company, Covey Events, and Chris Olsen from My Founder Story. My Founder Story, empowers female leaders to lead with their WHY and communicate it with conviction, providing the foundation for entrepreneurial success. Dre Barthel has developed her love of entertaining and creating inspired events into helping others do the same. From the invitation to the thank you note Dre and her Covey Crew will craft each event detail with intention. MakersofMN welcomes My Founder Story as a podcast sponsor and we will feature a Founder story once a month. (ep. 130)Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

My Founder Story empowers female leaders to lead with their WHY and communicate it with conviction, providing the foundation for entrepreneurial success. The founder, Chris Olsen joins us with Junita Flowers, founder of Junita's Jar cookies who developed her mission driven business to bake hope into every cookie purchase helping women live their best lives and put an end to domestic violence. MakersofMN welcomes My Founder Story as a podcast sponsor and we will feature a Founder story once a month. (ep. 127) Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

When a clothing designer graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology - How do they take what they have learned and put it into practice in the "Real World."Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Colby Wegter is a kindred soul to the @makersofMN podcast. He started a website that takes "ALookInto" the stories of the unique creatives and makers that make up our community. Beautiful photos and the written word help us to get to know these unique stories.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe