Shining Light on Minnesota

Shining Light on Minnesota
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    From an Australian Sheep Farm to a UK Leadership Company | Cherie Concannon, RPO Global #100

    Cherie Concannon, founder of RPO Global, flew in from the UK to record in Minnesota and share her story, from an Australian sheep farm to building leadership infrastructure for businesses. In this Minnesota business podcast episode, she shares how one plant went from 26th out of 27 to first. Host Karissa Dunham sits down with Cherie Concannon, UK based founder of RPO Global, to talk about leadership infrastructure, human centered AI at work and why you should jump off the diving board. In this episode:☀️ How a benchmarking exercise took a plant from 26th out of 27 to first and gave RPO its name☀️ Why AI should fill the leadership gap while people stay human☀️ Eliciting discretionary effort, the effort you cannot buy☀️ Running a fully flexible team across the UK, Minnesota and New Zealand☀️ Advice for anyone ready to start a business: jump off the diving board Chapters0:00 Meet Cherie Concannon of RPO Global0:29 An Australian sheep farmer's daughter1:33 From secretary to national sales director2:34 Going bankrupt and becoming an executive coach4:50 The plant ranked 26th out of 27 and how RPO began6:12 Digitizing RPO with her son7:20 AI and keeping work human8:26 Eliciting discretionary effort11:05 Why feedback matters14:37 Her mojo and her mission19:26 "You cast a big shadow"20:48 A fully flexible team23:44 What brought her to Minnesota25:06 Why her family left Australia29:03 Her biggest obstacle31:14 Women in male dominated industries33:41 Who she would invite to the table38:17 Advice: jump off the diving board40:05 Her biggest successes42:39 What is next for RPO Global44:30 Walking, yoga and a trip to Japan46:19 How to find RPO Global46:53 Closing thoughts ▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@shininglightonminnesota🔔 Follow Shining Light on Minnesota so you never miss a Wednesday.📩 Guest and sponsor inquiries: info@shininglightonminnesota.com🌐 ShiningLightOnMinnesota.com📸 instagram.com/shininglightonmn Episode #100. Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️

  2. Sep 29

    Next Generation in Construction | Ana Lowery and Aalayha Traub, Knutson Construction #099

    How do you bridge the gap between the next generation and the construction industry? Two members of the Knutson Construction team share how networking and being yourself open doors. Host Karissa Dunham sits down with Ana Lowery and Aalayha Traub of Knutson Construction. In this episode: ​☀️ The Knutson Alliance Program (KAP)​☀️ The power of networking​☀️ Why being YOU matters​☀️ The latest in construction design and technology​☀️ Bridging the gap with the next generation in the industryChapters: ​0:00 Meet Ana Lowery and Aalayha Traub​1:15 The Knutson Alliance Program (KAP)​2:20 Virtual design and construction​3:45 Youth and technology as a gateway​7:15 Youth, AI, and using tech as a tool​9:30 Bridging the generational gap​12:30 The BuildUp mentorship program​14:30 Why mentorship matters​17:55 Communication and learning from every bid​22:35 Reaching youth in schools and the community​24:15 Staying true to who you are​30:35 The power of networking​36:50 Safety, robotics, and the future of construction​41:15 What's next for Knutson​48:15 How to join KAP and connect with Knutson​57:55 Leading by building leaders​1:00:35 Advice for the next generation​1:03:35 What they would tell their younger selves​1:08:30 Be brave and go for itFind Knutson Construction: facebook.com/KnutsonConstruction Thank you to our sponsors: Sun Control of Minnesota, Elite Tinting & Graphics, and Bravo Protection Products. ▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube🔔 Follow Shining Light on Minnesota so you never miss a Wednesday episode📩 Guest and sponsor inquiries: info@shininglightonminnesota.com🌐 ShiningLightOnMinnesota.com📸 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Episode #099. Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️

  3. Sep 22

    Turning Scars Into Healing | Jamie Mosley, Justin Center #098

    Every scar has a story, and Jamie Mosley turns hers into something that helps other people heal. Host Karissa Dunham sits down with Jamie Mosley, author of the upcoming book Shattered Unicorns and an advocate through her work with the Alexandra House and the Justin Center. In this episode: ☀️ Jamie's life story and the road to where she is now☀️ Her upcoming book, Shattered Unicorns☀️ Her work with the Alexandra House☀️ Her work with the Justin Center☀️ Why this conversation matters for Mental Health Awareness MonthFind Jamie: jamiemosley.com ▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube 🔔 Follow Shining Light on Minnesota so you never miss a Wednesday episode 📩 Guest and sponsor inquiries: info@shininglightonminnesota.com 🌐 ShiningLightOnMinnesota.com 📸 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Episode #098. Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️

  4. Sep 1

    From Troubled Teen to Personal Branding Strategist | Carey James, Brand Alchemy #097

    At 15 Carey James had already been arrested once and kicked out of school twice. A small town librarian told him what she saw in him, and that one conversation changed everything. Host Karissa Dunham sits down with Carey James, a personal branding and thought leadership strategist who has worked in about 20 countries and is releasing his first book, Blind Spots: How to Unlock Your Hidden Genius. In this episode: ☀️ The librarian who read his label back to him at 15 and changed the direction of his life☀️ Why the smartest people in the room are often the worst at selling themselves☀️ Over $30M in revenue closed with everyone from Facebook, McKinsey, Amazon and Bain to mom and pop shops☀️ Why your identity is not inside you, it lives in the people around you☀️ How to bring pen and paper business owners along on AI instead of leaving them behindFind Carey: careyjames.co ▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube 🔔 Follow Shining Light on Minnesota so you never miss a Wednesday episode 📩 Guest and sponsor inquiries: info@shininglightonminnesota.com 🌐 ShiningLightOnMinnesota.com 📸 Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Episode #097. Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️

  5. Aug 27

    Leaving High Tech and a 12 Year Startup for Total Surrender | Mondo Davison, Man of God #096

    Honest, unexpected, and the kind of conversation that stays with you. Host Karissa Dunham sits down with Mondo Davison, who built a life in the high tech world before everything shifted. Completely surrendering, what he believes about life after death, and how he finally found peace on the other side of it. In this episode: ☀️ Life in high tech ☀️ The moment everything shifted ☀️ Total surrender ☀️ Finding peace ▶️ Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shininglightonminnesota 🔔 Hit follow so the next Minnesota story lands in your feed every Wednesday. 📩 Guest or sponsor inquiries: info@shininglightonminnesota.com 🌐 https://www.shininglightonminnesota.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shininglightonmn Episode #096. Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️

    Leaving High Tech and a 12 Year Startup for Total Surrender | Mondo Davison, Man of God #096

  6. Aug 26

    Playing D1 Football Legally Blind | Aaron Golub, Speaker, Coach, and Consultant #095

    Setting the goal is one thing. Staying in it long enough is another. Host Karissa Dunham sits down with Aaron Golub, former Tulane football player and now a speaker, coach, and consultant. Aaron talks about the obstacles he still faces every single day, how he stays optimistic anyway, and what it really takes to reach your full potential. In this episode: ☀️ Playing college football legally blind ☀️ The obstacles Aaron faces every day ☀️ Staying optimistic when it's hard ☀️ What it takes to reach your full potential Find Aaron Golub: speaker, coach, and consultant ▶️ Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shininglightonminnesota 🔔 Hit follow so the next Minnesota story lands in your feed every Wednesday. 📩 Guest or sponsor inquiries: info@shininglightonminnesota.com 🌐 https://www.shininglightonminnesota.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shininglightonmn Episode #095. Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️

    Playing D1 Football Legally Blind | Aaron Golub, Speaker, Coach, and Consultant #095

  7. Aug 19

    Building Two Companies, Part 2 | Leo Sandoval, Sandoval Services and Integrity Dream Home #094

    Part 1 told the story. Part 2 shows you what he built with it. Host Karissa Dunham heads on site to Sandoval Services and Integrity Dream Home to see where the vision comes to life. The businesses behind the man, what Integrity Dream Home is building for Minnesota families, and the humility and hustle driving it all. In this episode: ☀️ Inside Sandoval Services ☀️ What Integrity Dream Home is building ☀️ Two businesses, one relentless work ethic Find Leo Sandoval: Sandoval Services LLC and Integrity Dream Home LLC ▶️ Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shininglightonminnesota 🔔 Hit follow so the next Minnesota story lands in your feed every Wednesday. 📩 Guest or sponsor inquiries: info@shininglightonminnesota.com 🌐 https://www.shininglightonminnesota.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shininglightonmn Episode #094. Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️

    Building Two Companies, Part 2 | Leo Sandoval, Sandoval Services and Integrity Dream Home #094

  8. Aug 12

    From Juvie and Prison to Business Owner, Part 1 | Leo Sandoval, Sandoval Services #093

    No one is beyond redemption. Leo is living proof. Host Karissa Dunham sits down with Leo Sandoval, owner of Sandoval Services and Integrity Dream Home. Leo does not hold anything back. From juvie to prison to dealing drugs, and how everything changed when he found God and received the grace of a judge who believed in him. In this episode: ☀️ From juvie to prison to a second chance ☀️ Finding God and receiving grace ☀️ Building two businesses with a mission ☀️ Why your past does not define your future Find Leo Sandoval: Sandoval Services LLC and Integrity Dream Home LLC ▶️ Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shininglightonminnesota 🔔 Hit follow so the next Minnesota story lands in your feed every Wednesday. 📩 Guest or sponsor inquiries: info@shininglightonminnesota.com 🌐 https://www.shininglightonminnesota.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shininglightonmn Episode #093. Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️

    From Juvie and Prison to Business Owner, Part 1 | Leo Sandoval, Sandoval Services #093
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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.

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  • Creator
    Shining Light on Minnesota
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
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