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The Weekly Dish is back to cover their Top Twos this week as well as Art-A-Whirl going on in Northeast Minneapolis this weekend!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This weekend is the 30th year of Art-a-Whirl, a free arts festival in northeast Minneapolis. The neighborhood has long been a hub for artists and creatives. Throughout the event it transforms as artists open their studio doors and northeast businesses host local music and food trucks. Organizers say it is the largest open artist studio tour in the country. Anna Becker is executive director of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, which organizes Art-a-Whirl. MPR News host Nina Moini talked with her along with Kari Maxwell, a painter and one of this year's 30 featured artists.
Matt Johnson is the Co-founder and CEO of Omnia Fishing, an innovative ecommerce platform that personalizes tackle shopping through map-based technology and community engagement. In 2010, he co-founded Contour Innovations, developing the lake mapping platform Insight Genesis, which was acquired by Lowrance in 2014. Matt also co-founded Able Seedhouse and Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis. An avid angler, he has fished globally, from lake trout in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands to yellowtail kingfish in New Zealand. In this episode… Choosing the right product online can feel overwhelming — especially when selection depends on real-time local conditions. Shoppers want confidence in their purchases, but traditional ecommerce sites rarely offer personalized guidance. How can brands use data and technology to craft intelligent shopping experiences that encourage customer loyalty and keep shoppers returning? Matt Johnson, a technology-focused entrepreneur with a passion for fishing and consumer behavior, offers a deep dive into how his team solved this exact challenge. Matt shares how leveraging spatial data, community-sourced fishing reports, and real-time environmental conditions can create a highly personalized customer journey. By prioritizing the user experience through features like AI-powered recommendations, location-specific data, and a content-to-commerce loop, Matt explains how other brands can think beyond the product to create meaningful, loyalty-driving experiences. In this episode of the Minds of Ecommerce podcast, Raphael Paulin Daigle interviews Matt Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of Omnia Fishing, about creating a tech-powered, customer-centric ecommerce platform. Matt discusses how to scale a data-first MVP, why a subscription model complements the shopping experience, and how mapping tools increase repeat purchase rates.
On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Josh Denny and Jessi Storms up at Heavy Rotation Brewing to talk about how to plan an international beercation. They visited some fantastic beer cities on their 17-day journey-Amsterdam, Cologne, Prague, and Pilzen. They share tips, logistics, and stories about their journey and it is a fantastic beer converstion.This episode is proudly sponsored by Bumbling Fools Mead. Check them out in Northeast Minneapolis for some fantastic meads for every palate. If you like the episode, consider joining the A One Pint Stand Patreon to get access to Patreon-only episodes.
On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I met up with Emmett Swartout, the Owner and Head Brewer of Boathouse Brothers Brewing in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Emmett spent countless summers in his family's boathouse on a lake in northern Minnesota and has tons of experience working in the hospitality industry. Boathouse Brothers Brewing is an extension of his sense of welcoming people into a great community.If you are looking for tickets to the live show on Friday, March 21st at Forgotten Star Brewing here is the link to the Eventbrite.This episode is proudly sponsored by Bumbling Fools Mead in Northeast Minneapolis. They have a mead for every palate and their cozy and welcoming mead hall is a great place to hang out and make friends.If you like the episode, consider joining the A One Pint Stand Patreon to get access to Patreon-only episodes.
She was in meetings where more than a million people trusted in Christ as Savior. She accepted Christ at home. How have you come to know Christ?Here is Part One of Pastor Stephanie's thrilling story. Learn her full faith story, her ministry story and her Tru316 story!Pastor Stephanie Williams O'Brien is the Lead Pastor at Mill City Church in Northeast Minneapolis. She is also a professor of ministry and preaching at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She is a Trustee of Bethel University of which Bethel Seminary is a part. Stephanie has opportunities to coach leaders around the world through speaking, developing resources and her podcast Lead Stories with her friend Jo Saxton. She and Jo lead the annual women's leadership intensive The Ezer Collective, hosted at her church in Minneapolis. She is the author of two books – Stay Curious: How Questions and Doubts Can Save Your Faith. and her latest book Make A Move: How to Stop Wavering And Make Decisions in a Disorienting World.Want to support The Eden Podcast and the other ministries of the Tru316 Foundation. Join now as a Tru Partner and get free access to our upcoming zoom workshops on the key passages on women and men in the Old and New Testament. Use this link: https://tru316.com/partner/ The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner
On January 14, Sean McPherson from Jazz88 headed down to Whitey's Old Town Saloon in Northeast Minneapolis to check out a weekly Tuesday jam session helmed by bassist Graydon Peterson. Check out audio of the jam session, details about how to get involved and interviews with key players from the night.
On January 14, Sean McPherson from Jazz88 headed down to Whitey's Old Town Saloon in Northeast Minneapolis to check out a weekly Tuesday jam session helmed by bassist Graydon Peterson. Check out audio of the jam session, details about how to get involved and interviews with key players from the night.
On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Noah Stein and Skot Rieffer to talk about their meadery in Northeast Minneapolis, Bumbling Fools Mead. I am admittedly very much a novice when it comes to this historic drink. Noah and Skot answered my questions with passion and excitement. I had so much fun chatting with them. Enjoy! This episode is proudly sponsored by Dual Citizen Brewing Company. I cannot thank them enough for their support! If you like the episode, consider joining the A One Pint Stand Patreon to get access to Patreon-only episodes.
This episode is proudly sponsored by Dual Citizen Brewing Company. On this episode of A One Pint Stand, I sit down with Eric Schmidt, a co-founder of Insight Brewing. We talk about how Insight Brewing has been a stalwart of the Northeast Minneapolis craft beer scene for nearly ten years. Eric talks about the ebbs and flows of brewery ownership as well as their upcoming 10th Anniversary Party. So grab a cold one and give a listen! Cheers! If you like what you hear and want to join our growing list of Patreon supporters, here is the link!
Jason DeRusha talks with Union Hmong Kitchen owner Yia Vang about his new restaurant Vinai, the Hmong influence in the Twin Cities, why Northeast Minneapolis is special to him, and more!
Steph and Alex start off with Top Two of Hour Two. They continue to answer called-in questions recommending the best places for a 21st birthday bar crawl. Steph gives us the details on the new highly anticipated restaurant: Vinai in Northeast Minneapolis! Together they discuss the future of grocery stores. Ending off the show with what is going on this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stephanie and Alex start off with Top Two of Hour Two. They continue to answer called-in questions recommending the best places for a 21st birthday bar crawl. Stephanine gives us the details on the new highly anticipated restaurant: Vinai in Northeast Minneapolis! Together they discuss the future of grocery stores. Ending off the show with what is going on this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you like conspiracy theories, this episode is for you. Max, Aidan and Brendan are completely sober during this. Max tells a story about Ethiopia and Aidan talks about one of his teachers. Enjoy! Link to Full Episode: https://youtu.be/VQ6HsEtAPSM Submit Your Questions and stories on Send it Show: https://form.jotform.com/233275884132156 Brendan's Website: brendangay.komi.io Reddit channel Here: https://www.reddit.com/user/BrendanGayComedy/ Chapters 0:00 Drugs 1:50 Aiden going on a date 5:49 Boeing Planes 8:30 Minimal Research for Conspiracy Theories 10:21 Elon Musk 12:32 Walrus Falls 14:21 Conspiracy Theories 16:23 Crazies are fun 19:02 Donald Trump 21:35 Class Warfare 25:21 Jew Stars 28:30 Education System & Ranking 31:20 Artificial Intelligence 34:50 Traveling Stories 36:50 Ethiopia story Max Chapman Max began his stand-up comedy career in Minneapolis in 2019. His style combines one-liners and painfully honest stories from his life, both of which are darkly humorous. Max is a resident emcee at Acme Comedy Co and worked with some of the top acts in the country. He produces his own monthly comedy show at Terminal Bar and Indeed Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis. Aidan McCluskey At 19 years old, Aidan McCluskey gave up on his associate's degree and began his comedy career. Four months after his first open mic, he won Acme's Funniest Person Contest, becoming the youngest winner in the contest's history. After taking a short sabbatical to join a pyramid scheme in Las Vegas, Aidan returned to Minneapolis in 2021 and quickly rose to the top of the local scene. He is now a regular at Acme Comedy Company and The House of Comedy. He's since featured for headliners such as Sean Patton, Michael Rapaport, and tours with Nick Mullen. He's been a guest on the Adam Friedland Show and hosts his own semi-regular podcast, Smoke Show. You can find him headlining a random bar in the middle of nowhere. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brendan-gay/message
As Practicing Catholics, we're always so grateful that the Catholic Church embraces the “transcendentals” of the True, the Good and Beautiful. Producer Kayla Mayer was joined by local Catholic artist Jenny Keller, who will be part of this year's Art-A-Whirl at St. Clement's in Northeast Minneapolis. Prefer to watch? Find the full interview with Jenny on our YouTube channel! Find more JK Ceramics on Instagram and Etsy. And meet Jenny in person at Art-A-Whirl! Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Direct social media links: Instagram Facebook YouTube
A conversation during my photo shoot with Ben Kelly (aka Dinosaur Hampton) in Northeast Minneapolis this morning might be making me re-think my approach to social-media. www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/theconundrum ※ - The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map - The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330 - Thank you to Wild Pony for the theme song to our Daily Guinness episodes.
Kii Arens joins us to promote is upcoming amazing rock poster Art-A-Whirl show in Northeast Minneapolis on May 17th. He also picks some righteous tunes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In our series, "What's for Lunch?", we ask acclaimed chefs around the state what they are cooking and eating for some inspiration. Diane Moua is a five-time James Beard Award nominee for her work as a pastry chef at restaurants like Spoon and Stable and La Belle Vie in the Twin Cities. Diane is about to open a brand-new restaurant of her own featuring Hmong-French cuisine in Northeast Minneapolis. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the new venture, which she is calling Diane's Place.
They are legends! Two family-owned restaurants, one with 50 years in the Twin Cities, the other with 90. It's hard to imagine our food scene without Keys Cafe - Barbara Hunn is now on 4 generations of family working at these spots, with legendary breakfast. And think of anniversaries, proms, any special occasion in town without being able to go to Northeast Minneapolis and Jax Cafe. The Kozlak family has been making steaks for more than 90 years!! Barbara brought the whole family together to share memories! Bill is a powerhouse of a personality all himself.
Joe takes us through his rise through the youth ranks in Northeast Minneapolis, through his college days with the Gophers and on to the NHL, where his career was cut short by a serious eye injury. Joe continues to give back to the game by coaching youth teams, teaching skills at JD Hockey, runs the AAA program - "Dusty Tuuks" - and coaches the Minneapolis High School co-op team. Chippewa Valley Ortho and Sport Medicine Dedicated and committed to the health care needs of patients in Western Wisconsin since 1954. Riverside Bike and Skate Eau Claire's hockey headquarters which is the oldest hockey store in the state of Wisconsin. Hertel Law The law firm you want on your side. Focusing on criminal defense and personal injury.Kelly Heating and Electric Proudly making you comfortable since 1997!Ryan Flaig - State Farm Serving Eau Claire, Altoona, Fall Creek, Fairchild, Augusta, Osseo, Eleva, Strum, MondoviDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.@TheBOSPodwww.thebreakoutsessions.com
So far, 2023 has been a remarkable year for Indigenous musicians across Turtle Island. Many Native Americans bands, First Nation's musicians, and Indigenous peoples from the Siberian region have released new music over the past several months, and two different First Nations bands from Australia were recognized at the 19th National Indigenous Music Awards on August 12th, 2023 – one band inducted into the Hall of Fame for decades-long contributions to music, and the other band for the Archie Roach Foundation Award. Today on American Indian Airwaves, we hear music from Native American and Indigenous musicians that have either released new songs and albums over the past several months and/or have won awards for their acknowledgements and contributions towards Indigenous music across Turtle Island. Song List: Track 1: Artist: Eekwol, Song: “Settle Down” (2023), Single. (Lindsay Knight) is an Indigenous hip-artist, scholar, and activist, from the Muskoday First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. Her first rap album was released in 1998. Track 2: Artist: Mato Wayuhi, Song” BOOGEY BOY feat. Niandra Blonde” (2023). Oglala Lakota, accomplished musician and known for scoring the music for the Indigenous program Reservation Dogs (2021-2023). https://matowayuhi.net/ Track 3: Artist: Raye Zaragoza, Song: ”Hold that Spirit”. Album Hold that Spirit (2023). https://www.rayezaragoza.com/ Track 4: Artist: Andrian Sutherland, Song: “Notawe (Father)” (2023). Exclusive single premiere from the forthcoming album. Omushkegowuk Cree Nation: artist and song. https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/ Track 5: Artist: Yothu Yindi, Song: “Treaty” (1991/2012). Albums: Tribal Voice (1991)/One Blood (2012). Yothu Yindi performed and inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 19th National Indigenous Music Awards on 8/12/2023 in Australia. https://www.yothuyindi.com.au/ Track 6: Artist: Wildfire Manwurrk, Song: “Lonely Bangardi” (2022). Wildfire Manwurrk won the Archie Roach Foundation Award at the 19th National Indigenous Music Awards on 8/12/2023 in Australia. Track 7: Artist: Otyken, Song: “Genesis”. Album: Phenomenon (2023). Otyken is an Indigenous music group from the Siberian region that combines traditional and contemporary musical styles including lyrics and languages. 'Otyken' is a Chulym word for sacred land. https://otyken.ru/?lang=en Track 8: Artist: The Pretendians, Song: “The 38”. Album: Stories From the Fire (2023). Native American rock band from that calls Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota home. Most bands, however, represent the Oceti Ŝakowiŋ (7 Council Fires) of the Dakhota/Lakhota Nation, hailing from Standing Rock, Rosebud, and Crow Creek tribes. https://www.pretendiansband.com/ Track 9: Artist: Blue Mountain Tribe, Song: “Sacred Flowers”. (Single, 2023). https://bluemountaintribe.com/ Track 10: Artist: Julian Taylor, Song: “Stolen Lands”. (Single, 2023). https://juliantaylormusic.ca Track 11: Artist: Joe Rainey, Song: ““No Chants”. Album: Niineta (Just Me)” (2022). https://www.roughtrade.com/en-us/product/joe-rainey/niineta-1 Track 12: Artist: Eekwol feat. Ila Barker & Boogey the Beat, Song: “Beauty”. Album: TMRWS (2023). Track 13: Artist: Robbie Robertson, Song: “Walk the Beauty Way”. Album: Sinematic (2019). Cayuga/Mohawk Nations. In acknowledgement of his transition on 8/9/2023. Archived programs can be heard on Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/burntswamp American Indian Airwaves streams on over ten podcasting platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Audible, Backtracks.fm, Gaana, Google Podcast, Fyyd, iHeart Media, Mixcloud, Player.fm, Podbay.fm, Podcast Republic, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tunein, YouTube, and more.
Dan sits down with Co-Owner Micah Godfrey and Head Brewer, Zak Granata of 56 Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis. We have a great conversation about how 56 Brewing is in one of the most popular areas for craft beer in Minnesota in Northeast Minneapolis. The conversation is enlightening and frank. 56 Brewing has been through some incredible ups and downs and Micah and Zak are open and honest about what that all means to them. Cheers!
Baked goods are a favorite of the Practicing Catholic team. And when the opportunity arises to get some fantastic homemade baked goods and support a local Catholic parish, well, that's almost too good to be true! Lisa Gleason, secretary for the St. Anne's Club out of St. Maron's Maronite Catholic Church in Northeast Minneapolis, joined host Patrick Conley to talk about one such opportunity here in the Archdiocese. Learn more about the bake sale at St. Maron's Catholic Church. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!
A special episode of the Wedge LIVE podcast recorded on bikes in Northeast Minneapolis, with guest Amity Foster. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://twitter.com/wedgelive Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee
In this episode we talk to Jeff Rogers and Spencer Young from Dashfire. Dashfire is a distillery and Cocktail room, named Elusive, located in Northeast Minneapolis. Dashfire specializes in (amazing) bitters, fantastic spirits and amari, but they also broke the code on making outstanding canned cocktails that you'd think came right from the bartenders mixing glass. In today's episode we get to know the distillers, the history behind bitters, and the Trinidad sour. Be curious, not judgemental The Trinidad Sour Cocktail Chill your couple glass In shaker add 1.5 oz D'ango bitters (Dashfires Angostura Bitters) 1 oz Orgeat .7 5oz Fresh lemon juice .5 oz Rye Whiskey Ice SHAKE IT!!! Double strain into your couple glass Garnish with thin lemon wheel (if you want) Tip: How to choose your bitters Dashfire Where to buy: https://www.dashfire.us/locator Dashfire IG: @dashfirebitters Website: www.dashfire.us Elusive (cocktail room) IG: @elusivebydashfire Website: www.dashfire.us/cocktailroom Address: 1620 Central Ave NE Dock #10 Suite 152 Minneapolis, MN 55413 612.354.3021 The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules Website: joinjules.com Brad IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Safe social space for people of color in America — and Minnesota — can still feel rare. Bars and restaurants are an important part of providing that space. Food writer Mecca Bos spoke to three people of color active in the business side of the Twin Cities bar scene about the places important to them.As a person of color in Minneapolis, when I head out with my friends for a cocktail, I often have much more than what's in the glass in mind. What's the vibe? Who's going to be there, and who's not? Will I feel welcome? And by who's not going to be there, I'm thinking specifically, will there be any Black people, either behind the bar or out front? In 2021 I co-produced an audio documentary, “The Godfather of Black Space in Minneapolis.” That “Godfather”: Anthony Brutus Cassius, a social activist and a bar owner. His activism was couched in the idea that Black people deserve safe space in America — and in Minneapolis. The safe space he fought to carve out for 47 consecutive years were bars. Social spaces that nobody should have to contemplate living without. Since that time, I've been preoccupied with the question of safe eating and drinking spaces for people of color in the Twin Cities. I've been a food writer here for the better part of 20 years, and I've become overly accustomed to being the only person of color — and certainly the only Black person — in many bars and restaurants here. I wondered what other BIPOC people in the industry had to say about this issue and I sat down with three of them at bars of their choosing. Elle Rhodes is director of sales for Du Nord Craft Spirits, the only Black-owned distillery in the state, and one of very few in the country. She's also co-founder of Brewing Change Collaborative, a collective that seeks to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the brewing and beverage industry. The organization was formed in 2019 after Rhodes realized she and brewer Ramsey Louder were one of two Black people in the local beer industry at that time. “It really started to grate at me,” she explains, over a Du Nord cocktail at Northeast Minneapolis corner bar institution Grumpy's. “Being in a space where you are an only and you are a unicorn. . . And then you're like, why though?” The “Why, though?” became more amplified when Louder moved to Minneapolis from Michigan to start a brewery here. He looked around and asked Rhodes: Where are all the Black people in this industry? So together, they decided to try and change some things. “And I said, if we're going to do this, this can't be casual, like it can't just be like, and we'll we'll do a little something here, just a conversation, and it's going to fix itself. This is something that's going to require actual effort,” she remembers. That effort blossomed into the collective and Rhodes says they recently had a victory where a person of color came to them without a clue as to how to enter the industry, and now that person is gainfully employed thanks to their efforts. She says it's an exhilarating feeling. Just across the street from Grumpy's sits Hai Hai, a second generation Vietnamese restaurant owned by Christina Nguyen and her husband Birk. The couple opened Hai Hai five years ago in what was once an infamous strip club called the “Deuce Deuce.” Hai Hai translates to the same thing in Vietnamese. Nguyen said she wanted to open something that reminded her of her travels in Vietnam when she opened the bar and restaurant, and that vibe included a spirit of ease, and inclusivity. “I'm always happy and amazed that we do have such a diverse group of people, whether it's age ranges, people of different colors and ethnicities all coming here. We just have a super diverse crowd.” “Super diverse” is not something just any bar in Minneapolis can boast, so I asked her how she thinks she cultivates that. Keeping prices reasonable, channeling a relaxed atmosphere and having a come-as-you-are ethos are all part of it. But I think she might have been leaving something out: the fact that they are a BIPOC owned and operated place with a liquor license, something else that is too rare in Twin Cities bar culture. Daniel Torres is part of the “Behind a Bar collective,” a group of Latinx bartenders and chefs looking to carve out a more inclusive space that celebrates Mexican and Latin culture specifically. He chose to meet up at Meteor Bar, which is not Latinx owned, but does have the same laid back, old school vibes that Rhodes says she likes in Grumpy's, as well as the “all-are-welcome here” spirit.The collective, which meets periodically in rotating spaces and celebrates the work of different bartenders and food professionals each time, is another way to make more space for cultural differences that are not always easy to find around town. “To create a space for Latin American culture, focusing on our traditional roots, our flavors, what it means to be Mexican in our blood,” Torres says of the events. “A lot of that has to do with showcasing our talent with mixology, agave spirits, also Latin American spirits, and just having a great time with everybody — it's a home for everyone, of course.” Anyone who has had a fave neighborhood bar, or has become a regular at one, knows how crucial that space can become for making a home-away-from-home. “Third places” as they are sometimes called: not home, not the office, but a third place that you can call your “own,” make for better community, interaction, identity and simple relaxation. It's crucial that these spaces feel safe, in an America where safe space cannot be taken for granted. Correction (Sept. 12, 2023): An earlier version of this story misspelled Christina Nguyen's name.
Minneapolis has a new nominee for community safety commissioner. We learn more about Mayor Jacob Frey's pick announced Monday morning. Chef Yia Vang shares his plans for a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis.It has been 22 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. We look back on how Minnesotans commemorated the first anniversary of 9/11. After 14 years, a Minnesota animal rescue nonprofit has a new name. We talk with the CEO of the organization formerly known as Secondhand Hounds.
A quick Google search will show you that Saint Drogo is the patron saint of coffee. But for a Northeast Minneapolis coffee roaster, it's definitely John Paul II. As a coffee lover and big fan of JPII, Patrick was excited to chat with Nate Whipple – founder of Karol Coffee – named after Karol Wojtyla, the man who would become a pope and saint. Purchase your own Catholic cup of joe at https://karolcoffeeco.com/ and follow along on Instagram @karolcoffeeco. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow!
On this episode of Makers of Minnesota, I interview Jessica Berglin, the founder of Flicker and Fizz. This candle-making company specializes in vintage glassware candles and cocktail pairings. Jessica shares her journey from hosting themed birthday parties to creating a successful business with the help of her passion for creative entrepreneurship. Listeners will learn about the different types of vintage glassware Jessica collects and her techniques for creating seasonal scents and cocktail pairings. Tune in to hear about how Flicker and Fizz is revolutionizing the candle industry with their unique products.Thank you for reading Stephanie's Dish Newsletter. This post is public so feel free to share it.Stephanie's Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Show Transcript Follows:Stephanie [00:00:12]:Hello, everybody, and welcome to the Makers of Minnesota podcast, where we talk to cool people doing cool things. I first ran across Jess Berglin when I was at a festival outside side of Able Brewing, and right away I noticed these cool vintage glasses, and they were filled with different types of candles. And I was quick to discover that Flicker and Fizz is not only a candle maker but a fellow cocktail lover. Welcome to the program.Jessica Berglin [00:00:46]:Thank you. Thank you for having me. It's great to be here.Stephanie [00:00:49]:Yeah. Jess, this is a really cute and clever idea. So tell me how you got started.Jessica Berglin [00:00:55]:Yeah, so I think I have to start with my love of vintage glassware. I have been shopping for it, sourcing it, obsessing over it for years. And I joke with a lot of my friends because every time I go thrifting or antiquing, I'm like, I found these. Do you like them? Do you want them? I just need a reason to buy it, just because it satisfies this thing inside of me, for sure. And for myself, I usually buy it for theme parties that I throw, so I'm always looking for really unique glasses to fit the theme that I want to entertain around. And then I kind of realized that they could become these really cool candle vessels and that the cocktail pairing side of it really creates this neat, kind of at home curated experience for people to enjoy. And it's kind of my way of bundling this passion for theme parties into a concise gift, I guess, for lack of better term.Stephanie [00:02:09]:You sound pretty fun, so let's just start there. What kind of themed parties are you having and why? Just for fun.Jessica Berglin [00:02:17]:So every year on my birthday, I throw myself a wild themed birthday bash. So my birthday is February 1, and the only reason that that is important is that there is nothing else to look forward to in Minnesota, that time of year, it's like holidays are over, new Year's is coming, gone. You're a month into your New Year's resolution, nights are long, and you just need a reason to get out and gather in a fun and creative way. And it's something let's see, how many years have I been doing this now? 13, I think. Okay, yeah, I just turned 37 this year, and I think I started with my either 23rd or 24th birthday. And, yeah, it's just all of my friends now have just become gung ho over kind of picking out their ensembles, and none of them even dress up for Halloween. It's like, no, we don't do Halloween, but Jess's birthday, we'll go all out.Stephanie [00:03:24]:Is it always like, a vintage theme?Jessica Berglin [00:03:28]:Not necessarily. So this past year, I called it my art party, so everyone had to dress up as, like, a famous work of art or artist or something along those lines. For the glassware side of it, I had all these little vignettes and then the themed drinks to go with them. A lot of them were champagne based, so I kind of had done all my really cute turn of the century etched coops and colored ones. I actually these, like, blue, iridescent ones. Oh, yeah. Kind of really cool. So, yeah, I love that it kind of just runs the gamut of whatever I can find and however I can bring life to it.Stephanie [00:04:18]:Okay, so you buy this vintage glass, and then you make a candle, and you pair it with a cocktail. So is the candle smelling like the cocktail?Jessica Berglin [00:04:29]:No.Stephanie [00:04:30]:Okay.Jessica Berglin [00:04:31]:No. So I like to tell people that the pairing is more so meant to create a certain vibe or ambiance versus, like, this is an old fashioned candle. It smells like you're old fashioned. That's not really my goal.Stephanie [00:04:46]:You're not Yankee Candle?Jessica Berglin [00:04:47]:No, we're not Yankee Candle, but it's like, okay. I like to have, when I'm drinking an old fashioned or Manhattan, what's the vibe that I want to set for fiery? Just, like, chill and just warm. So like ambery cinnamon? Yes, exactly. They're meant to kind of go with one another, not smell and or taste like one another.Stephanie [00:05:19]:Got it. Okay. That's great. So you have different versions. How many of these do you have so far?Jessica Berglin [00:05:29]:So right now, for spring and summer, I have five main ones that I'm doing, and I just debuted a new one this year, and then I have some year round ones too, that kind of can sort of transcend season and be sort of popular year round. But yeah, for summer and spring, seasonal, I have a couple of really great bright citrusy ones that are paired with so actually, the candle is called citrus fig. And then the cocktail pairing that I have for that is a basil fig smash. So it's basically bourbon with basil leaves and fig jam that you muddle with lime juice. Then you top it with ginger beer. So it's a great patio party kind of drink. And same with the candle scent. It feels like summer to me.Stephanie [00:06:32]:Were you a mixologist, or how do you come up with this cocktail part?Jessica Berglin [00:06:37]:It honestly stems from just how much entertaining I do and wanting a reason to do this cocktail or this cocktail. And I have a couple in my back pocket that I've been like, all right, I really want to do this cocktail. When do I want to do it? What kind of scent do I want to build around it? And it's like I have to have everything aligned in my head to be gung ho about it.Stephanie [00:07:09]:So you have your website flicker and Fizz, and then I know you do pop up markets. Are you also in retail locations?Jessica Berglin [00:07:15]:Yeah, so I'm just starting to get into retail locations. I am the resident candle maker at Oleo Vintage in Northeast Minneapolis, and then I have a couple of retail partners where I've done some private label sort of stuff for them all. In the vintage glassware, I have these really cool big decorative pieces versus the cocktail glassware type stuff that I do for them. I'm sort of building my arsenal of retail partnerships right now.Stephanie [00:07:50]:Is this full time work for you? And were you an artist before, or tell me about that.Jessica Berglin [00:07:56]:Yeah, I've always been a creative it's not a full time thing, so I'm hoping I can build it up to that point. But, yeah, I've always had a creative side, and my dad was a high school art teacher for years and years, and so I think, yeah, that side of me has always been present, and I knew I wanted to be a creative entrepreneur for a long time. Like, that stirring was within me, and I just didn't know what it was going to be until I had this hair brain scheme for Flicker and Fizz. And honestly, as soon as lightning struck, I had it all pulled together in, like, ten minutes because it was just like, yes, this is what it needs to be. And it was like I was just waiting for that moment and that lightning to strike, and it kind of has just fallen into place since then.Stephanie [00:08:53]:So the lightning strikes and then did you have money set aside or how did you fund your business initially, and is it cash and carry as you go?Jessica Berglin [00:09:02]:Yes, I've just kind of bootstrapped from the beginning and just doing what I can and moving things forward.Stephanie [00:09:14]:You do a lot of shows. Have you had shows that have been like, a bust or that you didn't get the value out of them and have any advice for makers that how do you choose what to do?Jessica Berglin [00:09:24]:Right? It's honestly a lot of trial and error, and I've been really fortunate to make a lot of friends with fellow vendors and just building a network of support to ask, like, hey, I'm thinking about doing this event. Have you done it, would you recommend doing it again? That kind of thing. And just being able to have those open and honest conversations with my colleagues has been invaluable. Really?Stephanie [00:09:59]:What percentage of your business is between Thanksgiving and New Year's?Jessica Berglin [00:10:03]:Oh, my gosh. Probably a quarter of it.Stephanie [00:10:06]:Oh, I would have thought it would be more.Jessica Berglin [00:10:10]:Yeah. I mean, that is my bread and butter time of year, and so this is my I'm only entering into my second full time year of having the full gauge of seasons, but, yeah, I'd say in the realm of, like, 25% to 40%.Stephanie [00:10:33]:So if you have your full time work or your job, like, your paying job, and then this is we'll call this, like, you're on your way to being more than a hobby job. You work every day during the high season?Jessica Berglin [00:10:47]:Yes, pretty much from end of September through the end of the year. I am not available.Stephanie [00:10:59]:Hustle, hustle, hustle.Jessica Berglin [00:11:00]:Yeah, it is.Stephanie [00:11:03]:How do you source your glass? Or are you just on the vintage finds and people now know how to look for you?Jessica Berglin [00:11:09]:Yeah, I source all over the place. Honestly, I thrift a lot of it antique malls, estate sales. And I have started getting people who find me at shows, and they're like, I wish I would have known you exist, because we just cleaned out my grandmother's, my mother's, like, china cabinet if they have those family pieces. So I'm like, yeah, take my information. I'm happy to clear out all of these pieces because a lot of people just don't know what to do with it. We don't entertain with 16 piece glassware settings anymore.Stephanie [00:11:54]:I do.Jessica Berglin [00:11:55]:Sure, weird like you, but especially younger generations don't have space for it either, but having a pair of two, that's manageable.Stephanie [00:12:09]:So once the candle is burned out, do you help people figure out how to clean it out so that they can use the glassware and how do you advise them?Jessica Berglin [00:12:18]:Yeah, absolutely, because that's my whole goal, is I want people to then enjoy the pair of glasses afterwards. Every set I have comes with a little stationary pack that includes the vintage information specific to those glasswares, the cocktail recipe, and then instructions on how to clean that out. So I'm not leaving anyone stranded. But basically what I recommend is crumple a piece of tin foil and line the bottom of a baking dish and then do a low temp oven around, like, 150 or so and just turn your candle upside down so it'll drain out, and then you can wipe it clean after it cools down.Stephanie [00:13:05]:I love it. Okay, if I'm looking at your studio right now, is there one signature glass that you don't have trouble finding that always is, like, your staple?Jessica Berglin [00:13:19]:Yes. Let me grab a couple.Stephanie [00:13:23]:Sure. So cute. I'm just looking at all of her great items in the background, all of her scents that she's got. That was a glass that was in every ponderosa.Jessica Berglin [00:13:46]:Yeah. So this style so this is an amber version, but the line is called Park Lane. It's by a company called Colony Glass. And I can usually find that pretty readily available in a wide spectrum of colors. So I have a lot of the amber ones right now that I'm gearing up for. Fall. Yes, fall type stuff. But I've done them in blue a lot. I've done clear ones as well, but I usually always have those. And then this one is Wexford by Anchor Hawking, which was when was this produced? I think they started in 1968 and discontinued around, like, 1998 or so. But I actually found someone's this was a Facebook Marketplace find where I basically got someone's grandmother's entire collection. So I have I think I have, like, 24 in this is, like, the big wine glass. I have 24 of the small wine glass, 24 tumblers. Cute. Kind of the whole thing. And then the last one that I find pretty readily available is this is called Longshomp by a company called Crystal Diark. It's a French I'm butchering that, but it's a French company. This whole pattern started because it was made to be an affordable China for people who didn't want or couldn't afford the really fine stuff but wanted something upscale. So this was really a mass produced China starting in 1977 or so.Stephanie [00:15:42]:I feel like my mom has that whole set.Jessica Berglin [00:15:44]:Yeah, it was really common, and a lot of people so I have that in the wine glasses. I've got low balls of it. They make probably my favorite champagne coupe because it's, like, really wide and has a really squat base that is just fantastic for not only drinking, but also it makes a great candle shape too.Stephanie [00:16:04]:Yes. I love it. All right, well, it has been a blast to get to know you. If I find glassware, I will text.Jessica Berglin [00:16:12]:You and be like, Absolutely.Stephanie [00:16:14]:I see this. Congratulations on finding something that's not only, like, creative cool in my realm with the cocktails and the food pairings, but also that is a reusable situation. And you're just bringing joy with the candle and then the joy of the glassware and then the joy of the potential of entertaining and what that looks like.Jessica Berglin [00:16:35]:I love it, right? Yeah. Thank you.Stephanie [00:16:38]:Super cute. Thanks for being with me today on Makers in Minnesota, Jeff.Jessica Berglin [00:16:42]:Absolutely. I appreciate it.Stephanie [00:16:43]:Yeah, we'll talk soon. Bye. 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
On this episode of Makers of Minnesota, I interview Jessica Berglin, the founder of Flicker and Fizz. This candle-making company specializes in vintage glassware candles and cocktail pairings. Jessica shares her journey from hosting themed birthday parties to creating a successful business with the help of her passion for creative entrepreneurship. Listeners will learn about the different types of vintage glassware Jessica collects and her techniques for creating seasonal scents and cocktail pairings. Tune in to hear about how Flicker and Fizz is revolutionizing the candle industry with their unique products.Thank you for reading Stephanie's Dish Newsletter. This post is public so feel free to share it.Stephanie's Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Show Transcript Follows:Stephanie [00:00:12]:Hello, everybody, and welcome to the Makers of Minnesota podcast, where we talk to cool people doing cool things. I first ran across Jess Berglin when I was at a festival outside side of Able Brewing, and right away I noticed these cool vintage glasses, and they were filled with different types of candles. And I was quick to discover that Flicker and Fizz is not only a candle maker but a fellow cocktail lover. Welcome to the program.Jessica Berglin [00:00:46]:Thank you. Thank you for having me. It's great to be here.Stephanie [00:00:49]:Yeah. Jess, this is a really cute and clever idea. So tell me how you got started.Jessica Berglin [00:00:55]:Yeah, so I think I have to start with my love of vintage glassware. I have been shopping for it, sourcing it, obsessing over it for years. And I joke with a lot of my friends because every time I go thrifting or antiquing, I'm like, I found these. Do you like them? Do you want them? I just need a reason to buy it, just because it satisfies this thing inside of me, for sure. And for myself, I usually buy it for theme parties that I throw, so I'm always looking for really unique glasses to fit the theme that I want to entertain around. And then I kind of realized that they could become these really cool candle vessels and that the cocktail pairing side of it really creates this neat, kind of at home curated experience for people to enjoy. And it's kind of my way of bundling this passion for theme parties into a concise gift, I guess, for lack of better term.Stephanie [00:02:09]:You sound pretty fun, so let's just start there. What kind of themed parties are you having and why? Just for fun.Jessica Berglin [00:02:17]:So every year on my birthday, I throw myself a wild themed birthday bash. So my birthday is February 1, and the only reason that that is important is that there is nothing else to look forward to in Minnesota, that time of year, it's like holidays are over, new Year's is coming, gone. You're a month into your New Year's resolution, nights are long, and you just need a reason to get out and gather in a fun and creative way. And it's something let's see, how many years have I been doing this now? 13, I think. Okay, yeah, I just turned 37 this year, and I think I started with my either 23rd or 24th birthday. And, yeah, it's just all of my friends now have just become gung ho over kind of picking out their ensembles, and none of them even dress up for Halloween. It's like, no, we don't do Halloween, but Jess's birthday, we'll go all out.Stephanie [00:03:24]:Is it always like, a vintage theme?Jessica Berglin [00:03:28]:Not necessarily. So this past year, I called it my art party, so everyone had to dress up as, like, a famous work of art or artist or something along those lines. For the glassware side of it, I had all these little vignettes and then the themed drinks to go with them. A lot of them were champagne based, so I kind of had done all my really cute turn of the century etched coops and colored ones. I actually these, like, blue, iridescent ones. Oh, yeah. Kind of really cool. So, yeah, I love that it kind of just runs the gamut of whatever I can find and however I can bring life to it.Stephanie [00:04:18]:Okay, so you buy this vintage glass, and then you make a candle, and you pair it with a cocktail. So is the candle smelling like the cocktail?Jessica Berglin [00:04:29]:No.Stephanie [00:04:30]:Okay.Jessica Berglin [00:04:31]:No. So I like to tell people that the pairing is more so meant to create a certain vibe or ambiance versus, like, this is an old fashioned candle. It smells like you're old fashioned. That's not really my goal.Stephanie [00:04:46]:You're not Yankee Candle?Jessica Berglin [00:04:47]:No, we're not Yankee Candle, but it's like, okay. I like to have, when I'm drinking an old fashioned or Manhattan, what's the vibe that I want to set for fiery? Just, like, chill and just warm. So like ambery cinnamon? Yes, exactly. They're meant to kind of go with one another, not smell and or taste like one another.Stephanie [00:05:19]:Got it. Okay. That's great. So you have different versions. How many of these do you have so far?Jessica Berglin [00:05:29]:So right now, for spring and summer, I have five main ones that I'm doing, and I just debuted a new one this year, and then I have some year round ones too, that kind of can sort of transcend season and be sort of popular year round. But yeah, for summer and spring, seasonal, I have a couple of really great bright citrusy ones that are paired with so actually, the candle is called citrus fig. And then the cocktail pairing that I have for that is a basil fig smash. So it's basically bourbon with basil leaves and fig jam that you muddle with lime juice. Then you top it with ginger beer. So it's a great patio party kind of drink. And same with the candle scent. It feels like summer to me.Stephanie [00:06:32]:Were you a mixologist, or how do you come up with this cocktail part?Jessica Berglin [00:06:37]:It honestly stems from just how much entertaining I do and wanting a reason to do this cocktail or this cocktail. And I have a couple in my back pocket that I've been like, all right, I really want to do this cocktail. When do I want to do it? What kind of scent do I want to build around it? And it's like I have to have everything aligned in my head to be gung ho about it.Stephanie [00:07:09]:So you have your website flicker and Fizz, and then I know you do pop up markets. Are you also in retail locations?Jessica Berglin [00:07:15]:Yeah, so I'm just starting to get into retail locations. I am the resident candle maker at Oleo Vintage in Northeast Minneapolis, and then I have a couple of retail partners where I've done some private label sort of stuff for them all. In the vintage glassware, I have these really cool big decorative pieces versus the cocktail glassware type stuff that I do for them. I'm sort of building my arsenal of retail partnerships right now.Stephanie [00:07:50]:Is this full time work for you? And were you an artist before, or tell me about that.Jessica Berglin [00:07:56]:Yeah, I've always been a creative it's not a full time thing, so I'm hoping I can build it up to that point. But, yeah, I've always had a creative side, and my dad was a high school art teacher for years and years, and so I think, yeah, that side of me has always been present, and I knew I wanted to be a creative entrepreneur for a long time. Like, that stirring was within me, and I just didn't know what it was going to be until I had this hair brain scheme for Flicker and Fizz. And honestly, as soon as lightning struck, I had it all pulled together in, like, ten minutes because it was just like, yes, this is what it needs to be. And it was like I was just waiting for that moment and that lightning to strike, and it kind of has just fallen into place since then.Stephanie [00:08:53]:So the lightning strikes and then did you have money set aside or how did you fund your business initially, and is it cash and carry as you go?Jessica Berglin [00:09:02]:Yes, I've just kind of bootstrapped from the beginning and just doing what I can and moving things forward.Stephanie [00:09:14]:You do a lot of shows. Have you had shows that have been like, a bust or that you didn't get the value out of them and have any advice for makers that how do you choose what to do?Jessica Berglin [00:09:24]:Right? It's honestly a lot of trial and error, and I've been really fortunate to make a lot of friends with fellow vendors and just building a network of support to ask, like, hey, I'm thinking about doing this event. Have you done it, would you recommend doing it again? That kind of thing. And just being able to have those open and honest conversations with my colleagues has been invaluable. Really?Stephanie [00:09:59]:What percentage of your business is between Thanksgiving and New Year's?Jessica Berglin [00:10:03]:Oh, my gosh. Probably a quarter of it.Stephanie [00:10:06]:Oh, I would have thought it would be more.Jessica Berglin [00:10:10]:Yeah. I mean, that is my bread and butter time of year, and so this is my I'm only entering into my second full time year of having the full gauge of seasons, but, yeah, I'd say in the realm of, like, 25% to 40%.Stephanie [00:10:33]:So if you have your full time work or your job, like, your paying job, and then this is we'll call this, like, you're on your way to being more than a hobby job. You work every day during the high season?Jessica Berglin [00:10:47]:Yes, pretty much from end of September through the end of the year. I am not available.Stephanie [00:10:59]:Hustle, hustle, hustle.Jessica Berglin [00:11:00]:Yeah, it is.Stephanie [00:11:03]:How do you source your glass? Or are you just on the vintage finds and people now know how to look for you?Jessica Berglin [00:11:09]:Yeah, I source all over the place. Honestly, I thrift a lot of it antique malls, estate sales. And I have started getting people who find me at shows, and they're like, I wish I would have known you exist, because we just cleaned out my grandmother's, my mother's, like, china cabinet if they have those family pieces. So I'm like, yeah, take my information. I'm happy to clear out all of these pieces because a lot of people just don't know what to do with it. We don't entertain with 16 piece glassware settings anymore.Stephanie [00:11:54]:I do.Jessica Berglin [00:11:55]:Sure, weird like you, but especially younger generations don't have space for it either, but having a pair of two, that's manageable.Stephanie [00:12:09]:So once the candle is burned out, do you help people figure out how to clean it out so that they can use the glassware and how do you advise them?Jessica Berglin [00:12:18]:Yeah, absolutely, because that's my whole goal, is I want people to then enjoy the pair of glasses afterwards. Every set I have comes with a little stationary pack that includes the vintage information specific to those glasswares, the cocktail recipe, and then instructions on how to clean that out. So I'm not leaving anyone stranded. But basically what I recommend is crumple a piece of tin foil and line the bottom of a baking dish and then do a low temp oven around, like, 150 or so and just turn your candle upside down so it'll drain out, and then you can wipe it clean after it cools down.Stephanie [00:13:05]:I love it. Okay, if I'm looking at your studio right now, is there one signature glass that you don't have trouble finding that always is, like, your staple?Jessica Berglin [00:13:19]:Yes. Let me grab a couple.Stephanie [00:13:23]:Sure. So cute. I'm just looking at all of her great items in the background, all of her scents that she's got. That was a glass that was in every ponderosa.Jessica Berglin [00:13:46]:Yeah. So this style so this is an amber version, but the line is called Park Lane. It's by a company called Colony Glass. And I can usually find that pretty readily available in a wide spectrum of colors. So I have a lot of the amber ones right now that I'm gearing up for. Fall. Yes, fall type stuff. But I've done them in blue a lot. I've done clear ones as well, but I usually always have those. And then this one is Wexford by Anchor Hawking, which was when was this produced? I think they started in 1968 and discontinued around, like, 1998 or so. But I actually found someone's this was a Facebook Marketplace find where I basically got someone's grandmother's entire collection. So I have I think I have, like, 24 in this is, like, the big wine glass. I have 24 of the small wine glass, 24 tumblers. Cute. Kind of the whole thing. And then the last one that I find pretty readily available is this is called Longshomp by a company called Crystal Diark. It's a French I'm butchering that, but it's a French company. This whole pattern started because it was made to be an affordable China for people who didn't want or couldn't afford the really fine stuff but wanted something upscale. So this was really a mass produced China starting in 1977 or so.Stephanie [00:15:42]:I feel like my mom has that whole set.Jessica Berglin [00:15:44]:Yeah, it was really common, and a lot of people so I have that in the wine glasses. I've got low balls of it. They make probably my favorite champagne coupe because it's, like, really wide and has a really squat base that is just fantastic for not only drinking, but also it makes a great candle shape too.Stephanie [00:16:04]:Yes. I love it. All right, well, it has been a blast to get to know you. If I find glassware, I will text.Jessica Berglin [00:16:12]:You and be like, Absolutely.Stephanie [00:16:14]:I see this. Congratulations on finding something that's not only, like, creative cool in my realm with the cocktails and the food pairings, but also that is a reusable situation. And you're just bringing joy with the candle and then the joy of the glassware and then the joy of the potential of entertaining and what that looks like.Jessica Berglin [00:16:35]:I love it, right? Yeah. Thank you.Stephanie [00:16:38]:Super cute. Thanks for being with me today on Makers in Minnesota, Jeff.Jessica Berglin [00:16:42]:Absolutely. I appreciate it.Stephanie [00:16:43]:Yeah, we'll talk soon. Bye. 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
Two men who both should be in the mix for the next cycle of the James Beard Awards: Jorge Guzman has been there, Gustavo Romero should be there. Jorge Guzman has been a beard award nominee for his work as the executive chef at Surly Brewing's A Brewers Table… an awesome restaurant. He's been at Solera, a distillery in LaCrosse, and now at Petite Leon in Minneapolis - we talk about expectations of a Latino Mexican chef, when it comes to the types of food that he cooks. Very interesting. Plus Gustavo Romero brought his love for heritage corn into a tortillas like the twin cities have never seen. Nixta changed the game with nixtamalized tortillas that taste like corn, instead of nothing. Now he's opened a restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis. We talk about his work bringing together a group of Latino chefs and bartenders as K'ooben- raising their profiles, and drawing attention to some incredible talents in Minnesota.
Ian Francis Lah is an actor and the executive artistic director for the Northern Lakes Art Association in Ely, Minn. He's currently in rehearsals for the musical “Songs for a New World,” but this week he took time out to sing the praises of another event. “I love this time of year in Ely, Minnesota, because it's when the Blueberry Art Festival happens, he said of the festival, which features more than 200 artists and crafters, 25 food vendors, a beer garden, and freshly baked blueberry pies. “It's a wild time. Ten thousand people pass through a day and that is triple the amount of citizens in Ely.” The Blueberry Art Festival takes place in Whiteside Park and runs from Friday, July 28, through Sunday, July 30.By day, Carolyn Cherry is an educator with the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District. In her spare time, she is passionate about nurturing her inner artist. She met fiber artist Deborah Foutch while taking a class built around the book “The Artist's Way.” Foutch, whose work focuses on the natural world, spends a lot of time mentoring other artists. Cherry was delighted to get a sneak peek at Foutch's exhibition “Nine Artists in Conversation,” which features the work of Foutch and eight of her mentees. ”It's a nurturing exhibition for those who want to be creative in different ways,” Cherry said. ”In ‘The Artist's Way,' they talk about artist dates, and I think this is the perfect artist date.” The exhibition opens with a reception 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and runs through August at the On2 Gallery in the California Building in Northeast Minneapolis. Sasha Warren is a Minneapolis writer whose work has been published in the mental health magazine “Asylum.” “I try to pay attention to events both in the literature world and in the disability scene,” he said. Cowchella, put on by Cow Tipping Press “is the real big event that joins the two.” The literary festival features writers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. “Every year there's some kind of surprise,” he said. “But the best part is just walking around, soaking in the scene and feeling the pervasive joy of the atmosphere.” Cowchella takes place 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Springboard for the Arts in St. Paul.
Frank Jaskulke is the VP of Intelligence at Medical Alley, leading the company's startup and global business platforms. He discusses how he got involved ("serendipitously") in the medtech industry, how Minneapolis became known as the United States' "Medical Alley," why he's comfortable with discomfort, and why he advocates that everyone take public speaking classes. Guest links: www.medicalalley.org Charity supported: ASPCA Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at podcast@velentium.com. PRODUCTION CREDITS Host: Lindsey Dinneen Editor: Tim Oliphant Producer: Velentium SHOW TRANSCRIPT Episode 007 - Frank Jaskulke Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey with Velentium and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello and welcome to the Leading Difference Podcast. I'm your host Lindsey, and I am excited to introduce you to my guest today, Frank Jaskulke. Frank is the VP of Intelligence at Medical Alley, a consortium of 800 plus global healthcare companies. He leads the company's startup and global business platforms. Thank you so much for being here today, Frank. Frank Jaskulke: Thank you. It's a pleasure to be on the podcast. Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, I'm so thrilled that you are here. Well, if you are willing, I would love for you to share just a little bit about you and your background. How did you get into this industry? Frank Jaskulke: Yeah. I got into this industry coming up on 18 years ago now, totally serendipitously. Out of college, I was working at our state capital, was just a page, the entry level staff job. And I got assigned to our commerce committee, which at the time was working on legislation to fund joint research between Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota on the topic of genomics. I found that interesting, learned a bit more about it. And when session ended, I needed to find another job until the next session, stumbled on Medical Alley. And honest to God, I got a job at Medical Alley the same day as I got a job at Home Depot across the street from our office and Medical Alley had health insurance. So I went with that and here we are, 18 years later. Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my word. Oh my goodness. What a great story. Okay, so very different potential career paths, and you went with Medical Alley. And obviously that turned out to be a great fit for you, but tell me a little bit about growing up. Was MedTech or healthcare something of particular interest? Was it a family interest or sort of what led you to say, yes, this could be the right choice? Even not knowing that you'd be with them 18 years. Frank Jaskulke: Yeah, on the background of it, nothing would suggest this is where I would end up. No family history of it. My mom's a teacher and an artist. My dad's a mechanic. I studied American Indian law in school. Like, that was my focus and that is a family thing. But coming out of the session, landing at Medical Alley, what I learned very quickly was we have this community in Minnesota of healthcare leaders, you know, Mayo, Medtronic, United Health Group, 3M, and so many others, that it's kind of, it's the hometown team. If you are gonna be in healthcare, This is a really good place to do it. And I fell in love over time with all of the innovation and the creativity and most importantly, the commitment that the people had. These are all people who are super smart. They could go do anything, they could go do a lot of other things and make more money, have a less stressful life, but they choose to be in this industry and to do the work, whether it's as a doctor or nurse, or as an engineer, as a business leader. Because they choose that, I just found there was such a deep passion and being around that is motivating and enlivening. Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And so can you tell me a little bit about your career progression, even through Medical Alley? Where did you start and what are you up to today? Frank Jaskulke: Yeah. I started at the front desk, was the receptionist and staff assistant. At the time, opening the mail, sending faxes. The way we promoted most of our activities was to send the fax to our member companies. It still weirds me out to think when I started, I didn't have a smartphone. I didn't have a computer for work at home, and we were sending faxes and that-- I'm not that old, it wasn't that long ago. But how quickly it changes. But the thing that really kept me was, I got lucky early on and I had a boss, woman by the name of Liz Rammer and a CEO, a guy by the name of Don Gerhardt, who just passed away a couple of months ago, who were totally on board with, bring smart people in and let 'em try things out. So from day one, they were having me meet with the companies. They were having me join in legislative sessions. They got me involved in the different aspects of the business. And when I wanted to try something, they let me try it and if I stumbled, they'd let me stumble and then they'd help me out. And for 18 years now as I've progressed up the organization, that has been a truism of Medical Alley as a company, that we've always had leadership who embraces bringing in smart, creative people with diverse backgrounds and then unleashing 'em and letting them figure things out, being there to help 'em. But you know, saying, if you wanna do it, go for it. Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. That sounds like an absolutely perfect company culture in terms of allowing individuals to grow and be themselves and make mistakes and learn from 'em. I think that's pretty amazing. I can see why you've been there for that long. Frank Jaskulke: It's not that we don't have challenges, but on that one aspect, I think we've done it really well and it's paid off. Former coworkers who are running businesses, have started companies, are executives in other healthcare organizations, have gone into the legislature. We have a state senator that came out of our office. Like great people have come in, done great work and then gone on to bigger things along their journey. Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Yeah, that is fantastic. Well, I'm curious, is there a particular moment that stands out to you because it clearly confirmed that this was the right career for you, that being in the medtech industry was your path? Frank Jaskulke: I don't know if there was an exact moment, but I do know the string of moments. There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. That simple. That we go and meet with the CEOs of startups, of big companies, of hospitals, of insurance companies, drug companies, and we listen to their problems, and then we come up with creative solutions to resolve those problems as an industry, right? Instead of you having to solve the same problem I had to solve, we solve it once. Once that clicked, it became really easy. I'm gonna hang out with smart people doing great things and my work is gonna make it easier for them to do more great things. Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, I can understand that. And that brings up an interesting question, presumably-- although you'll have to tell me from your own experience-- but presumably, I would imagine it may have taken a little bit of time to grow into being comfortable in that role. I mean, was this something that you were just naturally extroverted or-- whatever the right word would be-- confident enough to just go into those conversations and, tackle them with ease or is that some element of the job that, you did sort of grow into? Frank Jaskulke: Yeah, definitely grew into. I'm very introverted. Confidence wanes by the day, right? Sometimes good, sometimes not. But I've never been afraid to be wrong. The idea of the more you're wrong, the more likely you are to learn something, I've always embraced. And so I was super comfortable going into meetings and just saying, "I don't know what you're talking about. What does this mean? What's important to you?" And I took advantage of, especially early on in my career-- I was very young, relatively fresh outta school-- a lot of the CEOs were very open to the idea of they wanted to pay it forward, help the next generation, and were willing to just share their knowledge and help me learn more quickly. So the, definitely not confidence, not extraversion, but just purely being interested and being okay with being wrong. Probably longer than most people are comfortable with being wrong. Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. And so can you share a little bit about how Medical Alley does assist its members? I know you have a whole membership platform. I know you do a lot of educational material, you hold events, but I would love to hear from your perspective. Why do people, why do companies want to be a part of Medical Alley and how do you all work together to better the industry? Frank Jaskulke: Yeah. So companies fundamentally get involved for two reasons. One is they care about their ecosystem and community. They wanna make sure that there is this healthcare and health technology industry, particularly in Minnesota, for the next generation. The other reason is they need help for themselves, for their company. They have challenges they're confronting. That they understand can be better resolved together than individually. So the, fundamental operating model of Medical Alley I would describe as, convening to solve common challenges. So back up just a moment. Medical Alley is the only group in the country that has healthcare providers, healthcare payers, and the technology firms, medical device, biopharma, diagnostic and digital health as co-equal partners in the consortium. By doing that, we're able to get these sometimes conflicting groups. I develop a device. I need a payer to pay for it. I need a provider to use it. The payer's trying to manage costs and outcomes. The provider is trying to grow patient volume and deliver better quality. Sometimes those things are aligned, sometimes they're not. We're the only group that can bring that whole ecosystem together and work on getting to better alignment, to ultimately deliver better patient outcomes at lower cost. And what we recognized a long time ago, and this goes back to Earl Bach and one of their founders who was also the founder of Medtronic. He recognized that there were often problems that a company would have that a lot of other companies had as well. And instead of one company solving that problem and then another company having to solve it, and another having to solve it, and a lot of wasted resources that don't help the patient get better. He brought the industry together and said, "Hey, we could identify those problems, distribute our resources and work on them collectively. And we'll more rapidly remove those roadblocks and we'll be able to help more patients as a result." And that is still the rallying cry today. Bring this industry together to solve some of the most challenging problems in healthcare that haven't been solved when we've operated separately, when it's only been hospitals or only medical device, or only the insurance companies. We think if we come together as an industry that's all of healthcare, we can have a bigger impact. Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. I know that the organization does a lot of good for a lot of people. So thank you for being here and for being so supportive of the medtech, the healthcare, all of those industries. That is really an amazing thing. So it's cool to hear from an insider perspective too, exactly what you all are passionate about and why you're here. So thank you for sharing that. Frank Jaskulke: Oh yeah. Thank you. Lindsey Dinneen: And then how would you define leadership? Or what does leadership mean to you? Frank Jaskulke: I always feel like that's one of those questions that we all should have an easy path answer, but it's really hard. I think, for me at least, leadership means one working on things that matter. There are lots and lots of things we could do. There aren't as many things that we should do. And so I think leaders are the kind of people, regardless of where they are in an organization, that get us focused on what we should do. I think the second thing is, I would have always the idea of leaders make leaders. That the true sign of a good leader is the people that come out of their mentorship in support and development and become better leaders than you know, the person they were working with. And then maybe the last piece, I think a lot about is, not just being the person willing to make the hard decisions, but being the person who enables your colleagues or your team members to make hard decisions and not worry about it. And I think we've all been in that situation. If something didn't go quite right, then now we gotta tell the boss about it and we're worried about the consequence. I think leadership is creating an environment in which when mistakes happen or when hard decisions have to be made, it's recognized, it's celebrated, it's accepted, not denigrated or punished. Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, and for folks who might be interested, maybe, especially people that are younger in their careers, what is your best piece of advice for that person who is interested in obtaining a leadership role within the medtech industry? Frank Jaskulke: Ah, learn how to manage sideways and manage up, early. And by that I mean, I see a lot of people who get really hung up on proving their worth and showing like how good they are at a thing or how valuable they are. And you realize, eventually if you get into a management or a leadership role that like the great ones are the ones who help others be better, not who do great work themselves. And so that, early on, learning about how you help others do their work better, how you help elevate your team members and your leaders and your company. I think that's one of the fastest tracks to then become a leader including the promotions and the pay and the title and all of that stuff that goes with it. Because ultimately that's the leader's job. They're not the one necessarily out making the sale or building the project, but they are marshaling the resources and getting the teams motivated to accomplish things they didn't think were possible. That can be done very junior in an organization. You can make others around you better by your presence and by your leadership, regardless of your title or your role in a job. Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that's true. I think there's a lot of perhaps, haziness, around the idea of a leader. And I think you're right, it doesn't have to be in your job title or even your job description. You don't have to be, directly managing people underneath you are leading people underneath you. You can be a leader in your own right. And set a good example and make a difference without necessarily having the title to match it yet. There are still many opportunities. Frank Jaskulke: And that's a really good thing you said about setting the example, like modeling the type of culture we wanna have in an organization can be a very powerful part of leadership regardless of your level in an organization. Living the values, making decisions based on those values, and helping others to do the same. But, and I think it's, it sometimes is a big mindset shift for people to make. You know, when you're in an individual contributor role to a great degree, you are measured on what you deliver in the work. Whereas a leader or a manager is measured on what their team delivers or what the organization delivers. And so getting that early mindset of" I'm gonna model those behaviors, I'm gonna help the others around me to be better." I think that's how you get on the rocket ship. Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, and to that point, something that you mentioned earlier, which I really loved was that you essentially, when you were having those initial meetings with CEOs and whatnot early on in your career, and you weren't coming from a place of extroversion or confidence, but you were coming from a place of curiosity and genuine interest and a willingness to learn. And I love that. I think that that's a wonderful trait because it can help you continue to learn and grow your whole life. But I'm curious, how do you prioritize your continued learning and growing as a leader today? Frank Jaskulke: Oh yeah. I don't think it's a matter of prioritization. Learning just has to be all the time. You know, if you're not learning, I don't think you're getting ahead. The world changes far too much. This community and industry is so complex. There's always something new to learn. But then I think even more importantly, it's the mindset of being a learner. You know, if you have a fixed mindset, a mindset of scarcity, you're gonna have a hard time, I think, getting ahead in this world and making a real meaningful impact. Versus a mindset of abundance, of we can make more, and of being open to new ideas and new perspectives, new ways of approaching a problem. So, like for me, learning is my hobby and I don't have other hobbies. I don't play sports. I don't do art. I don't do other stuff. I talk to smart people, ask them questions and learn from them. And I always think of " How to Win Friends and Influence" guide. Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Dale Carnegie. Frank Jaskulke: Dale Carnegie. Thank you. He had a line in the book where he is " the best way to be interesting is to be interested." Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Frank Jaskulke: And if I had a life motto, it'd be that. I am just interested in anything and everything, and that has been the difference maker. So it's never a prioritization. It just always is. Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. So I suppose that in your capacity in getting to continue to interview people because you're also a podcast host. Yeah, I was gonna say, so you get paid to do this, is basically the wonderful aspects of your job. Frank Jaskulke: Bingo. Yep. And that is why I get passionate. I am paid to every day learn something, if not some things new. And by doing that it works out. And I mean, in a lot of ways it's kind of an old sales thing, right? Like people don't like to be sold, but people like to buy stuff. People may not want to hear your story, but people love telling their story. I want people to tell their story, I want to hear their stories, I wanna learn from it. And then that actually makes the business work even better. Lindsey Dinneen: Are there any particular episodes or moments from an episode that really stand out to you in terms of either light bulb moment or a story that just kind transfixed you or something? I'm always curious what about from your perspective, are those moments? Frank Jaskulke: Yeah we've had some fun ones over the years. Recently we had Dr. Bill Maurice, who runs Mayo Clinic Laboratories, and during the pandemic became very prominent because he's a massive, massive sports guy. And he started going on some of sports radio shows to talk about Covid and talk about vaccination. And this is an MD PhD, incredibly smart person, but who also is really into hockey and basketball and football and everything. He was able to connect with a group of people who were not as receptive to the traditional way of communicating about public health and vaccination. And have honest, thoughtful, open conversations about what was going on. And I would argue I probably made as big of a public health impact as anyone as a result. And it, it just really struck me how humble and honest and authentic he was about it. You know, It wasn't an air for him, it was legitimately him and he was excited to be on ESPN sports radio programs, like he was nerding out about it and able to then make a public health impact. So that has stuck with me. The other one I've always liked, and I've interviewed her a couple of times, Lee Jones, who is the co-founder of a company called Rebiotix, and a longtime Medical Alley board member. She was a Medtronic executive in the medical device industry and started a biotech company in a state that is not known for biotech. But what's crazy, when they started the company, she thought she was starting a medical device company, and so it set it up as a medical device company, did all the normal stuff, and then the FDA said, "actually, you're a drug." And they had to pivot on the fly from a device company to a drug company. And the way she handled that pivot, the people she got involved, she was doing remote and hybrid work back in 2015 with this well before it was much of a trend. That company got FDA approval in September last year. They had a nice exit, great return for the investors, and hearing her story of a successful entrepreneur, a corporate executive, and pivoting from med device to drug and just going with it, I have found very inspiring. Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that is amazing. Wow. Well, on a bit of a less serious note, so I've always wondered this, why Minnesota, why is Minnesota Medical Alley, just out of curiosity. I think Minneapolis is a cool city, but I'm just curious, what is the attraction? How did that become what it is?. Frank Jaskulke: The honest to God, glib answer, but it's correct, is two things: the Mayo brothers stopped in Rochester 150 years ago, and Earl Bachan was born in Northeast Minneapolis. That was it. Like it wasn't planned. It wasn't a grand design, it was, Earl Bachan born here, started the modern medical device industry, Mayo brothers here, start the modern healthcare system and then we doubled down on it. The industry existed. And then we had thoughtful leadership, Earl Bachan, the Mayo Clinic leadership, a guy named Lee Berlin who came out of 3M, and at the time, Governor Rudy Perpich, back in 1984, they got together and they said, "Hey, we have something here we should build on it." So they created Medical Alley, the company, to organize and promote the industry. So we got lucky. And then if anyone out there, if you've read "Good to Great," we capitalized on our luck, right? We maximized our return on luck by doubling down on the industry, building it up, and creating an environment where if you're here, if you're doing medical device, you're gonna find the workforce, you're gonna find the suppliers, you're gonna find the investors, and you're gonna find the companies that might buy your company. If you're in digital health, you're gonna find the same thing. And increasingly, that's even becoming true if you're doing a biopharma startup here. Over time, a complete ecosystem is built up. But as Warren Buffet used to say, "we hit the genetic lottery" in having Earl Bachan born here and having the Mayo brothers stop here. Lindsey Dinneen: Very nice. Okay. There we go. Now I know. Well, speaking of not quite as serious questions, but imagine someone were to offer you a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want-- does not have to be in your industry-- absolutely anything. What would you choose to teach and why? Frank Jaskulke: Oh, that, that's easy. I would teach a class on the fundamentals of public speaking. Yeah. It's a skill that, no matter what you do, whether it's big business, a nonprofit, government, anywhere, public speaking, communication is so fundamental and a lot of people are scared by it. And then there's a lot of people who aren't scared by it, but do it poorly. And, harm their ability to drive their cause forward. So yeah, I'd do that one for free, but I'd certainly do it for a million dollars. Lindsey Dinneen: Amazing. Well, okay, so that does generate a follow-up question then. Did you take extensive public training courses or classes or Toastmasters or anything like that? Or is your own experience over the years led you to a place where you would be confident in teaching a class. Frank Jaskulke: Yeah. In high school I got very lucky and was recruited onto the debate team, had no idea what it would be about, fell in love with it and then joined the speech team and that has been more useful and a bigger contributor to my success professionally and personally than my undergraduate degree, than my graduate degree, than anything I've done. High school speech and debate is the best thing I've done in my education. Lindsey Dinneen: Agreed. Yeah. I will second that. I actually also did speech and debate in high school . Yeah. And I do agree it is one of those, or two, of those classes or activities that you can do that actually do carry over substantially throughout your life, so. Frank Jaskulke: Anyone out there if you've got kids that are thinking about stuff, it is well worth encouraging your kids to check it out. It is such a force multiplier. Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Agreed. What is the one thing you wish to be remembered for after you leave this world? Frank Jaskulke: I don't really care if I'm remembered or not. It kind of gets to the why, like the only thing I'm really interested in is that the impact happens. Whether or not people know I had a part in it, I'm okay with, I'll know. Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Okay. And then final question. What's one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? . Frank Jaskulke: Oh, that's easy. That'd be my cats. We've got two cats, Astra and Zeneca. They're getting up there in age, but they're still, get home. They come and welcome me. Sleep on the bed all night. If days are warm or cold, they're always there. The cats. Lindsey Dinneen: Aw. Well that's amazing. And it sounds like they're actually rather social for cats cause I think sometimes that's at risk. Frank Jaskulke: Yeah. They're a little bit dog-like in how like clingy they can be. Um, not the aloof cats that we normally would think. Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my gosh. Now, did you grow up with cats or was that something that you had, as an adult or where'd your love of cats come from? Frank Jaskulke: I've always had pets. Yeah. We always had at least two cats and at least one dog forever. Lindsey Dinneen: That's wonderful. Well, Frank, I just wanna say, this was so much fun to hear about you and your background, why you're passionate about the industry, what Medical Alley has done, not only for you personally, which is wonderful, but obviously for the world, how it's impacting lives. So I just wanna say thank you for sharing all of those stories and the behind the scenes. I love hearing that. And we are honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which is dedicated to preventing animal cruelty in the United States. We really appreciate, Frank, you choosing that organization to support and thank you just again, so very much for your time here today. It was so much fun to talk to you and get the behind the scenes, and I just wish you continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. Frank Jaskulke: Thank you. I really appreciate you having me on and letting me share a bit about what we're up to, and I appreciate that Velentium is collecting these good stories to share more broadly, and has been a part of the Medical Alley community. And to everyone out there, thank you for listening to this story and helping to spread it. Medical Alley is always here at your service. Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Thank you again, Frank, and thank you also to our listeners for tuning in, and if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I'd love it if you share this episode with a colleague or two, and we will catch you next time. The Leading Difference podcast is brought to you by Velentium. Velentium is a contract design and manufacturing firm specializing in the development, production and post-market support of diagnostic and therapeutic active medical devices, including implantables and wearables for neuromodulation and other class three indications. 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Our guest today is Nathan Eckstein (he/they) who is a writer, playwright, and graduate student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a Masters degrees in Architecture. They are also a candidate for another masters degree in Science Research Practices.Nathan shares with us how the memoir I Am Not Myself These Days by Josh Kilmer-Purcell saved his life. What's extra special about this episode is that it was recorded live in front of an audience at Lush Lounge and Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. This was a Drag Edition of our podcast with performances by the Haus of Taylor: Connie Taylor, Maiden Taiwan, and a special performance by Eduardo (Nathan!). I Am Not Myself These Days follows Josh's life, as well as his drag persona Aqua's life. By day, he works at a So-Ho advertising agency. By night, he performs drag throughout New York. His is a life of vodka and a new relationship with Jack, a BDSM sex worker. The memoir is a tragic-comedy-romance, charting Josh's, Aqua's, and Jack's life as they navigate love, substance abuse, and New York's 90s subculture. Donate to the ACLU's Drag Defense FundDuring our live event, we fundraised for the ACLU's Drag Defense Fund. Join us by donating here: https://action.aclu.org/give/support-drag-defense-fundBuy I Am Not Myself These DaysVisit our Bookshop or buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780060817329Connect with Nathan and the Haus of TaylorOn Instagram:Nathan Eckstein: @notstraightnateConnie Taylor: @connie_taylormnMaiden Taiwan: @maiden.taiwan Also, shout out to photographer Nick Lents who shot the live event! Follow him on Instagram: @nicklentsWatch Nathan's Play: Technically Lovehttps://youtu.be/ZTBW3irw-_IBecome an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, Natalie Cruz, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olilla, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Awen Briem, Stephen D., Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Ask for the Pride Special at the Spectacle Shoppe!Until August 1st, the Spectacle Shoppe is offering you $250 off as a Pride special. For locations, visit: https://spectacleshoppe.com Join Me In Supporting Lambda LiteraryAs a Lambda Literary Fellow, I hope you can donate to Lambda's Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices. They're raising $56k to ensure every fellow attend!You can donate to the scholarship fundraising campaign by visiting lambdaliterary.org/writers-retreat & clicking on SUPPORT EMERGING WRITERS or by texting LITVOICES to 44-321. Support the show
Mercedes Austin takes us through her intentional crafting of tile by hand in a "tile bakery" located in Northeast Minneapolis. Mercury Mosaic's tile tells a story, sharing the artistry of the hand crafted approach to a community-based industry and what sets her tile apart. Starting off with mosaic art with tile led down a path of creating unique one-of-a-kind tile that delights those who see it. Playful, fun and interesting, the bespoke nature of hand-crafted tile shows how even simple things can elevate and increase the joy in a home. Mercedes shares her experience of being an optimist while facing difficult situations of having to downsize and let people go that you care about to meet the financial challenges all business owners face. Prior to the pandemic, the team was 29 people and grew to 50 to meet demand and then had to downsize to become balanced again. Mercedes is a wealth of knowledge, charm and intelligence.
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"The amount of consumers in America that don't consume alcohol has been relatively consistent for the last 50 years. Consumer habits are shifting, but alcohol consumption's not going away. I don't think it will out. Our hope is that consumers are making more responsible choices and that we're engaging with a whole new group of consumers." - Jason DaytonWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we explore the exciting world of cannabis-infused beverages with our special guest Jason Dayton. In this episode, we delve deep into the cannabis beverage market in Minnesota and how it's changing consumer habits. The conversation revolves around the marketing and education of low-dose cannabis-infused beverages, which are becoming more widely available in various retail locations beyond just dispensaries, and emphasizes the importance of education and responsible practices in the cannabis beverage industry as we look toward legalization across states. We wrap up this episode by discussing industry standardization and transparency in dosing practices. Join us as we explore this emerging industry with Jason on this exciting episode of our podcast![00:00 - 07:08] Minnesota's Thriving Cannabis Beverage Market[07:08 - 14:12] Minnesota's Unique Approach to Cannabis Beverages[14:13 - 21:13] Analyzing the Education and Marketing of Cannabis Beverages in Minnesota's Emerging Market[21:13 - 28:30] Navigating the Co-Mingling of Alcohol and Cannabis in Minnesota[28:30 - 35:11] Cannabis Beverages and Alcohol in the Market[35:11 - 42:18] Exploring the Dosage and Occasion of Cannabis Beverages[42:18 - 49:24] Dosing and standardization of the Minnesota cannabis industry[49:24 - 53:47] Trail Magic discusses the impact of cannabis legalization on the hemp industry and their plans for growthJason Dayton is the Co-Founder at Trail Magic and Minneapolis Cider Co. Jason studied entrepreneurship and political science at the University of Minnesota in addition to studying abroad in London during his junior year. During that time abroad, he fell in love with the cider culture of the United Kingdom. Upon returning to Minnesota, he co-founded Minneapolis Cider Company as part of Entrepreneurship in Action In 2019, the company opened its 30,000 square-foot cidery in Northeast Minneapolis, featuring handcrafted food, cider, cocktails, four indoor pickleball courts, and a 7,000 square-foot private events venue. In 2022, the company launched Minnesota's first THC-Infused beverage brand, Trail Magic. Prior to the opening of the taproom, Jason also worked in the local food and beverage industry at General Mills and Target.Connect with Jason!Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondayton/Go to: https://drinktrailmagic.com/Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD nSupport the show
Kindness. It's at the core of the way Katie Steller is showing up in the world. She founded the Steller Kindness Project and the Red Chair Project, where she travels around Minneapolis giving free haircuts to people in need. In this week's episode, we talk about the mental health challenges Katie has maneuvered in her life and the ways she has learned to show up. She also shares her experience with ulcerative colitis when she was a teenager, embracing her sexuality over the last few years, and much more. Katie is the CEO of Steller Hair Company in Northeast Minneapolis. As always, take what serves you - and leave the rest. (This podcast is not meant to replace therapy. If you feel you need it, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed mental health professional)
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Some big news emerged this week about Dashfire's new cocktail room in the Thorpe Building in Northeast Minneapolis, and Jeff Rogers was fleet of foot in joining LFE to discuss the deets, and share an assortment of spirits the all-star crew at Dashfire has in development. Ben and Charles selflessly devoured those new creations, in addition to a bevy of Dashfire RTD cocktails and a few other things, alongside Jeff, while discussing the likes of: things they used to love that they don't love as much anymore, current favorite non-traditional spirit swaps in classic cocktails, a meal they would love to experience again in its faithful, original form, what sports taught them about life growing up, memorable cocktail or spirit "god cup" moments, and more. Ya can't go to Dashfire quite yet, so this will have to do as consolation. Let's get it! #libationsforeveryoneSpirit of ChoiceThe hosts and their guest drank:Three Experimental Dashfire LibationsAn assortment of Dashfire Ready-to-Drink CocktailsBarrell Rye King's Harvest Cask Strength Straight Rye WhiskeyFIND USFacebook | InstagramSubscribe and review wherever podcasts are foundLibations for Everyone!
Queer-Affirming, Millennial & Gen Z Led. That's how Tree of Life Lutheran in Minneapolis describes themselves. Rev. Marissa Sotos shares what a faith community like this looks like. What happens when we let go of "the way it's always been done," and try something new? What happens when elders are led by youngers, and vice versa? What happens when we release the need for certainty and instead embrace a faith of doubt and curiosity?Listen to find out! About Rev. MarissaMarissa Sotos has been pastor and church planter at Tree of Life Lutheran since 2016. She loves the energy and creativity of Northeast Minneapolis and getting to be part of this vibrant little community called Tree of Life.Marissa holds a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance from St. Olaf College and a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. She is originally from Monrovia, CA where she grew up in a fundamentalist sect. After half a decade of atheism and flirting with Buddhism, she fell in love with the Lutheran church's focus on grace, care for neighbor, constant reformation and embrace of paradox.In addition to pastoring Tree, Marissa is the Liturgical Design Coordinator at Central Lutheran Church and is pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Liturgy from St. John's University.She and her wife Maggie enjoy reading, camping, crosswords and hanging out with their goofy German Shepherd, Xander.Connect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for great resources, previous blog posts, and more.Get some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook, or email us at revkelsey @ dancingpastor.org
Special Thanks:Historic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends. http://jaxcafe.com/Regenerative & functional medicine/pain solutions/orthopedic specialist: https://rejuvmedical.com/Twin Cities #1 Roofing and Siding company: https://www.nmcexteriors.com/Emmett Johnson: "eMoney"- son of 1st generation Liberian parents- 2021 Mr. Football Minnesota- Finished senior year with over 2,500yds rushing; 42 TD's. 85 Tackles. 13 TFL's- High school career: almost 5,000yds rushing; 130 tackles- Also a basketball and track & field standout for Academy of Holy Angels- Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmettJohnson_?s=20&t=Chu3uhNf_6Chc0duSWj03g- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmettj_/
Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendshttps://rejuvmedical.com/ Leading experts in non-surgical orthopedic procedures.https://www.nmcexteriors.com/ Industry leaders in roofing, siding, and windowsGregory Daniel:CEO of Human Resource Tactics- https://www.hrtactics.com/- provides insights to enhance assessment, selection and development of elite professionals- Developed for Military Special Forces by former Special Forces operators- Use of Psychometrics- Works with NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, Fortune 500 Companies
Jami Olson is the owner of both Centro and Vivir in Northeast Minneapolis.Patti Soskin is the owner of the local chain Yum! Kitchen and Bakery, which you can find throughout the Twin Cities metro.They're badasses. They're focused on growth. They're my heroes.I decided to sit down with these lady entrepreneurs and learn every damn thing I could.-Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Jami on Instagram + her restaurants Vivir and Centro.Follow Patti's local bakery chain Yum! on Instagram.-Be sure to support Mucci's and Saint Dinette. How about making a reservation soon?You can find Niver Niver Land across all of social media here:Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok-Welcome to Niver Niver Land: A podcast that addresses massive change in the restaurant industry (sometimes).The show is hosted by award-winning restaurateur Tim Niver – a local legend of Minnesotas' Twin Cities – known for his involvement with fabled spots like Aquavit, Town Talk Diner, and Strip Club Meat & Fish. These days, he runs Saint Dinette and Mucci's Italian in St. Paul and Minneapolis.Anyways, back to the whole "massive change in the hospitality industry" thing.We see a major problem here: no one is having real conversations about what's going on. Many of those who work in the industry are still trying to wrap their heads around what's happening – and so is Tim.Today, he's ready to talk about these things – through his trademark wit and foolishness – so that we can better appreciate and preserve the cultural importance of restaurants.
Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends.Adam Bartley:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4369276/https://twitter.com/adam_bartleyhttps://www.instagram.com/adamlbartley/?hl=en- Eden Prairie, MN native- Southern Methodist University alum- Appeared on Stage in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Alaska, Aspen- Huge Minnesota Vikings fan- Appeared in over 10 movies and 19 TV Shows- Big break on the hit series Longmire. Played Deputy Archie "The Ferg" Ferguson- Co-starring in new Amazon Prime Original Series, Night Sky with JK Simmons and Sissy Spacek.
Mouse and Rat games for both Jason and Steve, Dirt Alert, Moulin Rouge Review at the Orpheum from Jason and things to do this weekend like Art-A-Whirl in Northeast Minneapolis
Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsMike Schultz:Athlete. Author. Entrepreneur. Innovator. Speakerhttps://www.monstermikeschultz.com/ Personal websitehttps://biodaptinc.com/ Specialized high performance prostheticshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg4VXYUPbAQ SpeakerDriven to Ride: The True Story of an Elite Athlete who Rebuilt his Leg, his Life and his Careerhttps://www.amazon.com/Driven-Ride-Athlete-Rebuilt-Career/dp/1629379131/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11LPCWB2PHQR1&keywords=driven+to+ride+by+mike+schultz&qid=1652670146&sprefix=driven+to+ride%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1- X-Games Gold Medalist (10X)- Snocross. Motocross. Snowbike- Professional Snocross Racer (2003-2008)- 2008 Life Changing Injury- 2018 Pyeongchange Paraolympics. Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer. Banked Slalom (Silver Medal). Snowboardcross (Gold Medalist)- 2022 Beijing Paraolympics. Banked Slalom (5th Place). Snowboardcross (Silver Medal). ESPY Award for "Best Male Athlete with a Disability"
Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsPEANUT TILLMAN:https://www.charlestillman.org/ Cornerstone Foundationhttps://twitter.com/peanuttillman Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/peanuttillman/?hl=en Instagramhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nfl-players-podcast/id1435355943 NFL Players Podcast with Aeneas Williams and Logan Ryan- 13yr NFL cornerback (12yrs Chicago Bears. 1yr Carolina Panthers)- University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns All-American- 2nd Round Selection in 2003 NFL Draft to Chicago Bears- 2003 Sports Illustrated Rookie of Year. NFL Defensive Rookie of Year- 2X Pro Bowl- 2012 First team All-Pro- 2013 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year- 38 INT's. 9 TD's. 140 Pass Breakups- 44 Forced Fumbles (Peanut Punch). 6th Most All-Time:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtmgUZ5C8Vo
SPECIAL THANKS:http://jaxcafe.com/ Iconic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks, not trendsKIM LY CURRY:https://www.instagram.com/kimlycurry/?hl=en Instagram (Lil Miss Foodie)https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-blog/Kim-Ly-Curry-1671972139592999/ (Facebook)- Zagat's Top 100 Food Influencers in the US- Minnesota raised- Former health professional turned Foodie- Started with taking photos of her lunch at work- Passion for food since childhood- Burger and Bourbon fan- Testimonial of doing what you love to do
Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Steaks not trendsCAM BYNUM:https://twitter.com/cambeezy_?lang=en Twitter Profilehttps://www.instagram.com/cambeezy_24/?hl=en Instagram Profile- Minnesota Vikings 2021 4th Round (125th overall)- Corona, CA (Centennial High School)- University of California Berkeley- 2019 2nd Team All Pac-12- 2020 1st Team All Pac-12- Proud Filipino American- Motto: "Life is a Movie"- World Traveler (Dubai, Paris, Guatemala, Switzerland, Italy, Egypt, Jordan)- 1st NFL Start at Baltimore Ravens- INT vs Lamar Jackson- Finished season with 28 tackles. 1 INT. 1 Sack. 3 Pass Breakups
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