Shining Light on Minnesota

Shining Light on Minnesota

Shining Light on Minnesota, hosted by Karissa Dunham, is a podcast that shines a light on the hardworking and innovative local businesses in the state of Minnesota. The show features interviews with business owners from a variety of industries, delving into their humble beginnings and the challenges they faced on their path to success. The goal of the podcast is not only to promote these local businesses, but also to inspire and motivate future entrepreneurs by sharing these stories.

  1. HACE 2 D

    John Brickweg #076

    Shining Light on Minnesota has a special episode you won’t want to miss. Our host Karissa Dunham sits down with our producer John Brickweg one last time as he takes the next step in his journey. From behind the scenes stories to plenty of laughs this final farewell is full of heart. Tune in and help us send John off in true Shining Light fashion. Keep shining light John!

    9 min

  2. HACE 3 D

    Luke Mickelson #075

    Today our host Karissa Dunham had the honor of sitting down via Zoom with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, for an inspiring and powerful conversation. Luke shared his remarkable journey from being a farm boy in Idaho, to coaching to following a calling that started with a simple Christmas project with his family, building beds so that no child would have to sleep on the floor. What began as a small act of service turned into a movement. Sleep in Heavenly Peace exists for one clear mission: no kid sleeps on the floor in our town. Through volunteers, donors, and incredible community support, they build and deliver beds to children in need. What started locally has now grown to chapters in over 47 states and even other countries, changing lives one bed at a time. Luke’s story is a powerful reminder that when purpose meets action, impact follows. A simple idea, fueled by faith, family, and service, can grow into something far bigger than you ever imagined. We are grateful for leaders like Luke who shine a light through service and show what is possible when you say yes to helping others. KEEP SHINING LIGHT on Minnesota and beyond.

    30 min

  3. 14 ENE

    Dr. Peter Maring #074

    Our host Karissa Dunham sat down with Dr.Peter Maring of The Training Room | Chiropractic & Sports Medicine to record an upcoming episode of the Shining Light on Minnesota Podcast.When most people think of chiropractic care, they think quick adjustments. But performance-focused chiropractic care is next level. Dr. Maring brings elite experience from working with professional athletes across the NFL, MLS, MLB, and NHL, and now delivers that same level of care in Blaine, MN. At The Training Room, appointments are a full hour, focused on movement, performance, and long-term results. Using VALD testing, Peter gathers real-time data, breaks the body down by quadrants, and builds custom treatment plans. As a golfer, seeing how each quadrant impacts my swing and efficiency was a game changer. A better swing truly starts with better movement. Dr. Maring works with all ages and all levels, from youth and everyday active individuals to weekend warriors and professional athletes. His approach combines hands-on care, dry needling, soft tissue work, recovery tools, and sport-specific rehab to help people move better, recover faster, and stay injury-free.

    23 min

  4. 8 ENE

    Kirk White #073

    Our host Karissa Dunham sat down with Kirk White from Prevail Claims LLC out of Blaine, Minnesota on this episode. They talked storm damage and insurance claims and how Prevail Claims works directly with contractors to navigate the insurance process after a loss. From inspections to documentation, their team advocates for homeowners to make sure nothing is overlooked and claims are handled the right way during an already stressful time. The conversation also took a deep dive into golf. Kirk shared his competitive golf background and the discipline and mindset it takes to compete at a high level. From course management to mental toughness, those same lessons translate into business, leadership, and everyday life. A big part of the discussion focused on health and wellness. Eating right, working out, fueling your body with the right amount of food, and understanding what works best for your body all matter. Kirk talked about how proper nutrition, training, and recovery directly impact performance on the course and in life. When you take care of your body, everything else follows. Golf, health, and wellness all tie together, and it was a great reminder of how showing up prepared makes a difference.

    1 h 43 min

  5. 31/12/2025

    Justin Grammens #072

    Host Karissa Dunham sat down with Justin Grammens today to record a great episode of Shining Light on Minnesota all about real world AI and the power of applied AI when it’s put into action. Justin runs Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process a full service software and product development company that helps businesses build software, mobile apps, cloud systems, IoT products and more. He’s also the founder of Recursive Awesome , a consulting firm that helps companies bring AI, automation and smart data driven tools into their operations. Justin co founded Applied AI and through that group along with his teaching role at the University of St. Thomas , he’s helping people understand what AI can actually do and how to use it in practical ways. In our conversation we dug into what applied AI really means. We talked about how Lab651 turns ideas into real software and products and how Recursive Awesome helps leaders bring AI into their businesses with purpose. Such a smart and insightful conversation and I can’t wait for you all to hear it.

    40 min

  6. 26/12/2025

    Kaycee Stanley - The Reel Hope Project #071

    Today, an incredible episode of Shining Light on Minnesota with Karissa Dunham sitting down with Kaycee Stanley from The Reel Hope Project. Their mission is powerful. There’s nothing more meaningful than a story, and they’re living that every day. They create high quality, child centered videos of kids in foster care who are waiting to be adopted. They’re the only nonprofit in the nation focused solely on this work, and the impact is unreal. We also had MacKenzie Juliane , Kimberly Bass , and Jeremy Bardwell hop in and share their experiences, which brought even more heart to the conversation. So much purpose. So much passion. So much more to come. Stay tuned for this one.

    27 min

  7. 17/12/2025

    Paul Long #070

    Today’s recording of Shining Light on Minnesota had our host Karissa Dunham sitting down with Paul N. Long, MBA for a powerful conversation on the medical world. We talked about patient experience, advancing technology, provider burnout, adoption, caring for aging parents and the real challenges shaping healthcare today. Paul is a truly caring and genuine individual with a strong background in the healthcare industry. He is dedicated to improving the medical world for the needs of the community and brings insight, compassion and real leadership. He is also currently looking for his next role where he can continue making an impact. Stay tuned. This episode is a must for anyone in the medical field and anyone invested in the future of patient care.

    53 min

  8. 10/12/2025

    Lisa Lounsbury #069

    What an amazing day on Shining Light on Minnesota as we sat down with , Lisa Lounsbury, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC from Art Lab Rx and this conversation was everything inspiring uplifting and full of heart. We dove into the power of art therapy and how Lisa is helping people heal grow and reconnect through creativity. She opened up and shared some of her own personal stories that shaped her passion for this work and each one was so moving. We also talked about the incredible transformation of her building and how she turned it into a space filled with warmth creativity and purpose It is a place where people can walk in and feel supported and inspired!

    1 h 7 min
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Shining Light on Minnesota, hosted by Karissa Dunham, is a podcast that shines a light on the hardworking and innovative local businesses in the state of Minnesota. The show features interviews with business owners from a variety of industries, delving into their humble beginnings and the challenges they faced on their path to success. The goal of the podcast is not only to promote these local businesses, but also to inspire and motivate future entrepreneurs by sharing these stories.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Shining Light on Minnesota
  • Años en activo
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodios
    79
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © Shining Light on Minnesota
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Shining Light on Minnesota