Best Lisa Christianson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 69: The Boutique Hotel that Love Built with Cody and Annalisa Bermel 49:41

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Annalisa and Cody Bermel’s story is an inspiring example of how shared vision, resilience, and honest partnership can turn a historic building into a beloved community gem - The St. James Social. The Bermel's share an unfiltered look at the leaps they've taken - both personally and professionally. From high school sweethearts to living out of a sno…

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Take Two – A Second Fight: Kelly Gilheeney’s Return to the Ring 23:05

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Send us a text Take Two revisits Kelly Gilheeney’s heartfelt story — a powerful reflection on survival, transformation, and facing breast cancer not once, but twice. Nearly two years after her first recording, Kelly opens up about her second diagnosis, the emotional toll of treatment, and how art, storytelling, and community helped her find light a…

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Episode 68: From Paper Routes to Industrial Powerhouse, How Jon Yanta Bet on Himself and Built a Legacy 43:03

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Long before Jon Yanta became one of Minnesota’s most respected industrial brokers, he was just a kid from Eagan with grit — and a paper route. Jon credits his mother who gave him his greatest inheritance: a relentless work ethic and zero excuses. This discipline shaped every chapter of Jon's career. Listen to how his story is a lesson in hustle, lo…

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Take Two – Riding Through Grief: Kerri Victorio’s Story of Strength 32:16

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Send us a text Take Two revisits Kerri Victorio’s powerful story — a journey of healing, reflection, and rediscovery two years after her first recording. From cancer to clarity, Kerri shares how her “mystery ride” continues with purpose, strength, and hope. ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM https://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designe…

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Episode 67: Ice, Investments & Impact: Erik Condra’s Journey Beyond the NHL 37:19

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For nearly four decades, Erik Condra’s identity was deeply tied to ice hockey. Eventually playing in the NHL with teams like Ottawa, Tampa, and Dallas, Erik faced a choice familiar to many high-achievers: keep chasing the grind or refocus on what matters most — family and a sustainable second act. Now as the Director of Business Development at Scha…

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Take Two – From Silence to Strength: Sandra Christianson’s Journey After Cancer 26:57

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Send us a text Take Two revisits Sandra’s unforgettable story — a moving reunion filled with fresh insights, heartfelt moments, and powerful hope. ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (https://www.scartevents.com/) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of th…

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Episode 66: Paving the Way: Linda Donaldson's Legacy in Urban Development 23:27

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In a candid and inspiring conversation before a live audience at the Women in Real Estate and Development Retreat at Wild Rice Retreat in Bayfield, Wisconsin - real estate trailblazer Linda Donaldson shared her journey from a pioneering businesswoman to a celebrated force in affordable urban development. Her story reflects not only the evolution of…

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When Medicine Isn’t Enough | Ask The Expert with Dr Vera Hendrix 58:45

2M ago58:45

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM www.scartevents.com A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 the Astellas Oncology C3 Changing Cancer Care Prize www.younightevents.com In this powerful new episode, Dr. Vera Hendrix shares expert …

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Episode 65: A Voice of Authenticity: Jason DeRusha’s Journey Through Media and Community 44:37

2M ago44:37

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From childhood dreams to a respected voice in Minnesota media, Jason DeRusha’s career is a masterclass in staying authentic while adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape. With deep roots in storytelling, a relentless work ethic, and a passion for community engagement, DeRusha has built a legacy rooted in both integrity and innovation. With humor, …

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Take Two – The Calm Before the Storm: Sandra Skippar-Broome’s Cancer Journey 39:18

2M ago39:18

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Send us a text Take Two is the powerful follow-up to Sandra’s viral story — a reunion filled with new revelations, raw emotion, and hope. 🎥 1st interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F86VsyYyves ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM http://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or sur…

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Take Two - From Stillwater to Strength - Alison Bruck’s Journey Through Cancer 24:37

2M ago24:37

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Send us a text Take Two is the powerful follow-up to Alison’s viral story — a reunion filled with new revelations, raw emotion, and hope. 1st interview here: https://youtu.be/NdYx1WFfk9Q?si=i3QOjwIImrO9qILq ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgic…

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Episode 64: A Data-Driven Passion: Nicole Larson and Jesse Tollison on the Future of Retail Research at Colliers 32:27

2M ago32:27

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When it comes to the world of commercial real estate research, few embody the spirit of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration as deeply as Nicole Larson and Jesse Tollison of Colliers. In this wide-ranging podcast conversation, the two shared their unconventional paths to real estate, the evolving dynamics of the retail sector, and how data — wh…

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Fire In Our DNA with Elizabeth Azzuz and Margo Robbins

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Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment, and environmental integrity Fire In Our DNA with Elizabeth Azzuz and Margo Robbins Episode highlight In this episode, Elizabeth Azzuz and Margo Robbins talk about restoring cultural fire in their tribal territ…

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Tapestry of Survival — Tara Reid’s Journey Through Loss, Cancer, and Rediscovery 10:33

3M ago10:33

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. www.younightevents.com Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING…

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The Power of Fire and Memory with Lisa Shepherd and Paul Courtoreille

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The Power of Fire and Memory with Lisa Shepherd and Paul Courtoreille Episode highlight In this episode, Lisa Shepherd and Paul Courtoreille share personal memories and cultural insights into fire’s role within Métis traditions. From childhood experiences to modern applications, they discuss fire's ability to connect communities, heal the land, and…

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Rainbows After the Wreckage — Theresa Bourque’s Story of Healing, Heartbreak, and Hope 14:10

3M ago14:10

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM https://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. https://www.younightevents.com/ Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night'…

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Episode 63: Faith, Fearlessness, and the Power of Saying Yes with Sheletta Brundidge 40:28

3M ago40:28

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In this dynamic and faith-filled episode, Sheletta Brundidge—Emmy-winning broadcaster, entrepreneur, and founder of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com—shares her remarkable journey of walking in purpose, trusting God, and building a business rooted in boldness and belief. From launching her podcast network after years of being overlooked, to receiving a free…

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Restored Like a Vintage Car—Eden Millet’s Journey Through Cancer and Caregiving 7:22

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. www.younightevents.com Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING…

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Survivorship into Thrivorship with Ryan Reed

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Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment and environmental integrity Survivorship into Thrivorship with Ryan Reed Episode highlight In this episode, Ryan Reed talks about how the younger generations are leading the way into the future with a move away…

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She Lost Everything—Then Fought Breast Cancer with Relentless Strength: Cheryl Walsh’s Story 20:17

3M ago20:17

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Send us a text In 2022, Cheryl Walsh was diagnosed with breast cancer after five years of unimaginable loss — losing her farm, her income, her stability, and nearly her husband. Just as she began treatment, she lost her sister-in-law to cancer too. But through it all, Cheryl found strength she didn’t know she had. With the support of the Gloria Gem…

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Indigenous Wisdom in Climate Care with Rachael Cavanagh and Melinda Adams

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Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment and environmental integrity Indigenous Wisdom in Climate Care with Rachael Cavanagh and Melinda Adams Episode highlight In this episode, Rachael Cavanagh and Melinda Adams talk about the role of Indigenous fire…

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Episode 62: The Trailblazing Legacy of Helen Brooks 35:46

3M ago35:46

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In this unforgettable episode, Lisa sits down with commercial real estate legend Helen Brooks—a true pioneer who reshaped an industry and inspired generations of professionals. At nearly 95, Helen reflects on her remarkable 40+ year career, breaking into commercial real estate at a time when women couldn’t even open their own bank accounts. With sh…

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Accomplices: Special Episode with Alex Zahara

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Accomplices: Special Episode with Alex Zahara Episode highlight In this episode, Alex Zahara talks about how a non-Indigenous person can be a good ally and accomplice to Indigenous peoples in Canada. Resources Alex Zahara UR Pride Center Case Accomplices Not Allies: Abolishing the Ally Industrial Complex Pollution is Colonialism Mohawk Interruptus …

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She Faced Breast Cancer Alone After Losing Her Husband—Traci Glazner’s Story 10:21

4M ago10:21

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Send us a text "In May of 2023, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast. After losing both my parents and my husband, I thought I'd faced my share of grief—but cancer brought a new challenge. With the strength of my children, my support system, and the incredible women in the SheRoes program, I made it through. This is my …

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Existence Is Resistance with Tiffany Joseph

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Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment and environmental integrity Existence Is Resistance with Tiffany Joseph Episode highlight In this episode, Tiffany Joseph talks about native Indigenous plants and their ability to heal the ecosystem. Resources …

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The Sun will Shine - Leah Hooks "I Beat Aggressive Breast Cancer 18 years ago" 11:37

4M ago11:37

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Send us a text "At 51, I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer—one tumor was aggressive triple-negative, the other estrogen-positive. My journey was filled with challenges, but 18 years later, I stand here cancer-free. This is my story of faith, resilience, and the people who supported me along the way. If you're battling cancer or know someon…

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Episode 61: Bringing New Life to Bloomington with Holly Masek 35:54

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Holly Masek is the Port Authority Administrator for the City of Bloomington, and her job is to explore the city’s bold transformation. Holly shares insights on economic development, small business support, creative placemaking, and Bloomington’s growing diversity. From revitalizing commercial spaces to attracting international businesses, she discu…

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The Social Dynamics of Fire Management with Vanessa Luna-Celino

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Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment and environmental integrity The Social Dynamics of Fire Management with Vanessa Luna-Celino Episode highlight In this episode, Vanessa Luna-Celino talks about how community-based fire management is the way to s…

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We Are Fire People with Jessica Angel

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Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment and environmental integrity We Are Fire People with Jessica Angel Episode highlight In this podcast, Jessica Angel talks to Amy Cardinal Christianson and Vikki Preston about being an Indigenous trans woman brin…

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Healing Trauma Through Burning with Vikki Preston and Monique Wynecoop

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Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment and environmental integrity Healing Trauma Through Burning with Vikki Preston and Monique Wynecoop Episode highlight In this podcast, Vikki and Monique talk about the role of Indigenous women in fire and the pa…

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"Nalu" by Kristine LeTellier 15:06

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Send us a text Here's an excerpt from Kristine's story: "In December 2022, another massive tsunami came, knocking everything down in its path. Here comes cancer and all the feelings you don’t want to have at 40. Feelings of scared, nervousness, the unknown, sadness and trauma barreling at her full speed. Pain is what crashed into her first and she …

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Episode 60: Building Community Through Retail and Real Estate with Edie Weintraub 29:10

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Edie Weintraub is a real estate expert with a passion for creating vibrant, community-driven spaces. She shares her unconventional journey from studying biology and working as a dental assistant to discovering her love for real estate and urban development. Edie’s perspective on creating spaces where people truly want to gather is inspiring. Whethe…

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"When will my wings spread?" by Joy Kampen 9:44

5M ago9:44

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Send us a text In this interview and story, Joy shares how You Night's Story Crafting program helped her break free from the mental gymnastics she was having over the subject matter of friendships that end with betrayal. We've all been there...where relationships that we form can unexpectedly turn into negative experiences, often leading us to scra…

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Episode 59: The Journey of Logan Swanson: From Struggle to Land Investment Success 30:07

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Logan Swanson’s story is one of determination, resilience, and a deep desire for financial and personal freedom. As the owner of Prime Land Exchange and host of The Land Fixer Podcast, Logan’s journey into land investing was not just about making money—it was about reclaiming control over his life. Logan transformed his life through real estate inv…

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"My Story" by Lutricia "Lu" Milton 30:02

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Send us a text Here's a partial transcript of the interview. Lu was on an oxygen tank at the time of this interview and it might be hard to make out all of her words. My name is Lutricia Milton. I am the last of ten children. I was born November 5th, 1970 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. As far as I can remember, I had a good childhoo…

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“Flames of Fortitude” by Dr. Leslie P. Filippelli-DiManna 15:20

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Send us a text Excerpt from Dr. Leslie's story: "I realized life had changed and everyone had moved on. It was time to let go. There are no parents to approve or disapprove of my choices. Who I am, choices I make, my views of the world and desires for the future are mine alone to decide. This is my time and I’m not afraid. Rarely have I stopped and…

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"Storms will Pass" by Sharon Andrews 13:45

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Send us a text An excerpt from Sharon's story: "With my diagnosis, I was fortunate in the sense that although having cancer was scary, it was stage one, could be treated and that would hopefully be the end of it. I didn’t need chemo or radiation. I look back on that time in my life and it’s a blur. Between all of my appointments, helping my kids an…

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"The Ocean's Edge" by Pella (Pamela) Hayes 16:25

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Send us a text An excerpt from Pam's Story: "There’s a new energy in the air making watching a summer thunderstorm magical. Hot water vapor in the air hugs my skin and drapes my body in a loving embrace, honeysuckle summer air, and living alongside loving people with good food, laughter, and joy is my new normal. It’s a lens few can see through, a …

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"Like the Mighty Sea" by Jessica Forcier 17:33

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Send us a text An excerpt from Jessica's story: Navigating adulthood, motherhood, and cancer, I learned to find solace in my children – Dalton, McDermott, and Olympia – whose vibrant personalities and bountiful love filled my life with joy and purpose, even amid the turmoil of illness. My husband Michael's quiet strength balanced my anxious nature,…

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Episode 58: Socially Responsible Development with Colleen Carey 34:04

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Colleen Carey was a young student when she was inspired by a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He introduced her to the idea of socially responsible development, stating that real estate is about "creating a terrarium for people to live in and as developers, there's a social responsibility to do that right," a philosophy that resona…

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"Surviving the Swells" by Patricia S. Vicknair 10:53

6M ago10:53

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Send us a text Excerpt from Patti's Story: "After 16 years of peaceful seas and recovery, another tidal wave hit me hard when Wayne passed away from lung cancer. Waves hit me constantly for the first year after his death, sometimes gently but other times with much force. Drawing from my Al-Anon recovery, I was able to express my grief and find acce…

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"Navigating Life's Yellow Brick Road" by Lisa Degnan 18:49

6M ago18:49

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Send us a text An excerpt from Lisa's story: "The guiding light of my family is helping me through. I know they are as afraid as I am, but they do not let me see their fears. The tables turned and they have become my cheerleaders. From the fun, silly party in my honor the night before surgery to the hand holding through each chemo session, they mad…

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"The Silver Lining" by Pamela Pierce 12:25

6M ago12:25

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Send us a text An excerpt from Pam's Story: "While this is one of the hardest moments of my life, there are some beautiful chapters in between. At the age of 24, I married my husband and had two amazing children. In my experience some people become their past and carry on the behavior in which they were raised or they become the exact opposite. I c…

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“Saved by the Light” by Brenda-Lee (Bree) Troia 13:21

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Send us a text Excerpt from Brenda's story: "In navigating through life’s turbulent waters, where uncertainty clouded my path, my girls were my beacons of light amid the storm. They guided me towards my purpose when I didn’t think I had one. Amanda and Caitlin will always be my every heartbeat, my every breath, my two reasons, my shining lights, my…

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Episode 57: The Vision of Banking Differently with Jerry Baack and MJ Crocker 30:14

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In 2005, Jerry Baack and MJ Crocker started Bridgewater Bank - a top performing bank nationwide and one of the largest located in Minnesota. Jerry and MJ explain how Bridgewater started, how it provides a higher level of service - especially to entrepreneurs, why they believe in pushing networks to increase NetWorth's, and the decision to go public…

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"The Waves of My Life" by Sunny Anderson 12:30

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Send us a text Excerpt from Sunny's story: "I would have to say that one of the biggest wakeup call in my life is when I went through a divorce from my husband of 23 ½ years and was the father of my 3 children I had suspected that he was having an affair and my suspicions were right. All I could think of was, here is the second man in my life that …

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Learning Fire with Charity Battise

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We’re Back! Good Fire Season 3 is officially coming your way! This is a short teaser episode to let you all now we have finally finished recording. Charity Battise is a young Indigenous Fire Steward learning their craft. Amy and Charity met at the Indigenous Peoples Burning Network Event and they talked about Charity’s work with her Nation. Charity…

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"The Roller Coaster" by Melissa Bouchard 14:21

7M ago14:21

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Send us a text An excerpt from Melissa's story: "Once we got home, I decided that was the moment I needed to tell her. Looking into her innocent blue eyes looking up at me made me realize that I needed to be as strong as I possibly could, and that I needed to fight with everything I had so I could be here and watch her grow up. I truly believe that…

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"That's Life!" by Britta Rabalais 13:30

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Send us a text An excerpt from Britta's story: "But, no one wins a war alone. I did have a lot of support from others while going through this arduous time. My husband, daughter, family, and friends supported me through the battles of chemotherapy and my surgery. Neighbors sent food and messages that meant a lot to me and kept me going. What I want…

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"Wild Horse" by Kara DeMorro 12:57

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Send us a text An excerpt from Kara's story: "I continued living wild and free. I traveled, I visited many places and experienced many things. I met my life partner and settled down again. Everything was great until it wasn’t. I received a call from my mother that my dad had a heart attack, and I ran as fast as I could back home. My dad did not mak…

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