Excelsior!

Robbinsdale is a delightful city in the Twin Cities that I proudly call home. I did some street interviews during their meet and great. I got to talk to the Mayor, Bill Blonigan.  Also got the mic in front of Sharon Brooks Green the School Board Director, many small businesses, children on the street, and KMC dance team!   www.britrleighp.com     https://www.patreon.com/Excelsior_Britleigh

Interviews at the MN Shine a light Walk 2022! The Shine a Light NF Walk is a fundraising event to benefit the Children's Tumor Foundation and help end NF. Neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects millions of people worldwide, but few have heard of it and there currently is no cure. The Shine a Light NF Walk brings NF out of the shadows, raising awareness and funding research to help better the lives of t...

Excelsior! on the streets at the MN State Fair! Britleigh went around with comedian Misha Estrin and Joe Cocozzello interviewing people at the fair including Drake Webb from KDWB morning show.  Become a Patreon Member to see photos! Excelsior! Podcast is creating Podcasts | Patreon Whitney & Zach- State fair fans Jacob & Kai - Robotics team  Bonnie- long time seamstress and doll clothing designer...

Chaff Amatoury puts on events to bring people in the community together! Here is a mini episode at his Labor Day BBQ-- interview with Chaff, musician Joanie Rich, and Minneapolis sitting Councilman Mr. Jamal Osman!

Anee Rose and her husband Mike own the new restaurant, Lost Fox in Lower Town Saint Paul.     Check out her new place on October 8th 11 PM for -- Excelsior! presents Comedy Extravaganza! Mixer/Art show/ Comedy Show  

Excelsior! on the streets Episode 1! I am not doing special on the street interviews at events in the Twin Cities. This 1st episode features Open Mic at Keg and Case, and an Art show at Cryptid Hair Parlour I apologize for the sound quality! I was testing out a new microphone in a loud art show.    ww.britleighp.com

Kelly is a local motion designer. This is a special episode, Kelly loves spaghetti BUT we ate 10 hot sauces in order from mild to hot!    www.britleighp.com

Chatting with Drew who is visiting from NYC. Drew is from Minneapolis and moved to NYC to peruse his carrier as video engineer/actor.   Check out his work www.fiveohm.tv/ghostfriend   Instagram- @dmadlyn

Chatting with Comedian and artist, Joe Cocozzello.    Check out his Podcast, Awful Service Podcast

One Year of Excelsior! Podcast, Celebrating by having me-- the host(Britleigh) be interviewed by Ricky. 

Chatting with John Ray Mutt, the owner of Piddle Puddle Card Company. John is also a visual artist/photographer and Minnesota native but has been living in Portland for 19 years. 

Chatting with  Nancy Stoneberg and Bonnie Boufford who coauthored the book, STONEY: The Waves And The Silver Lining    You can find their book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/STONEY-Silver-Lining-Nancy-Stoneberg/dp/0578371804/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BR482IXKDATH&keywords=book+Stoney&qid=1655847993&sprefix=book+stoney%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1

Chatting with Minneapolis pop singer, SYM1.  

Chatting with Paddy, owner of Dark Horse Bar and Eatery in Saint Paul. 

Carly is a Minneapolis working artist who works for production studio, NanoTako. 

It is neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness month! I am chatting with Rachel who is a volunteer for Shine a Light, the NF walk in Minnesota.  Rachel talks about what it is like living with NF.   If you would like to donate to research please do so here:   https://join.ctf.org/give/163231/#!/donation/checkout The Children's Tumor Foundation is committed to finding effective treatments for the millions o...

Chatting with Eric Vobejda, the youngest member of Flipp and guitarist in the band Via.

Junior Dread (from Brazil) and Bukkha (from Spain) are musicians that have been collaborating for 6 years and met for the first time in Minneapolis for their first show together at 56 Brewing on April 23rd 2022.    If you like Excelsior! consider becoming a member! https://www.patreon.com/Excelsior_Britleigh?fan_landing=true

Eric is an amazing guitarist and former member of The Jelly Project band that was my personal favorite local band. 

Eric is a former photo assistant from the 90's in Minneapolis. He talks about how the industry changed and big studios started to shut down. 

Gene is an amazing street photographer and is having a show at Mill City Museum on April 1st 2022! Documenting a Reckoning: The Murder of George Floyd March 17 – June 5, 2022 https://www.mnhs.org/millcity/activities/exhibits    

Chatting with Brandon Mathews , a local ultra runner.

Chasma is an entrepreneur and women of many hats. Chasma is an inspiring and strong women who tells the story about her past and how she strives to help the homeless people of Minneapolis-- one family at a time. 

This episode is a mini interview with Eddie, the Chef at New Salem Baptist Church. Eddie is helping support Minneapolis teachers by serving them and giving them a space to gather. 

Excelsior! Mini Episode -- I support the Minneapolis Teachers! Today I got to chat with some Minneapolis educators about the strike. New Salem Baptist Church has let teachers have a space to gather and have a mini interview. Please show your support in any way that you can. I got a chance to chat with Julie, Mary, Allan, and Jennifer-- a few Minneapolis educators and parents.    IF YOU WOULD LIKE...