Laughing With Letta

Unemployment among Black women has skyrocketed. With DEI rollbacks and federal workforce reductions, Black women have not only lost their jobs but also their medical insurance. Sheletta talks to the folks at Planned Parenthood about how they are filling the gap.  Planned Parenthood North Central States

A new streaming show spotlights the celebrations and the concerns of social entrepreneurs who are changing the world. Sheletta chats with executive producer Dylan Mulick about how this series will inspire and uplift business owners. How To Change The World Documentary Series - YouTube

St. Paul's STAR program is taking applications. Up to $50,000 is available for those who qualify for the funding. Wanna know what it's all about? Listen to Sheletta's podcast to find out more. Neighborhood STAR Grant Program | Saint Paul Minnesota

Some people think slavery is in the past and we shouldn't talk about that dark part of America's history. But a new traveling museum exhibit has landed at University of St. Thomas, forcing us to confront this country's dark past while forging ahead, together, to create a better future. Sheletta chats with What We Inherit's co-creators and invites her listeners to a special event next month.  Trave...

Lutheran Social Services has opportunities for volunteers to become senior companions. Sheletta chats with Brittany Thoms about the need for people to sign up and why the program can't exist without people stepping in to help. Phone number: www.lssmn.org   Interest form:  Request Information on Senior Companion Service | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

If you're a business owner in Washington or Ramsey County and you've been trying to find a grant that will not only help your company be more environmentally friendly but also provide free publicity, Sheletta may have exactly what you've been looking for.  Visit BizRecycling.com or call 651-768-6670 to set up a free site visit.

Sheletta chats with her friend Heidi Swank from Rethos about their big Wrecking Ball Gala coming up in October that raises money to raise the profile of historic buildings in Minneapolis Home | Rethos Places Reimagined

With the hustle and bustle of cheer practice, student council meetings, and theater rehearsals, Sheletta is often on the go with her kids, so she wants to keep them safe and protected at home and online. On today's episode of Laughing with Letta, Sheletta chats with her friends from Comcast about their new Xfinity Shield program and the cybersecurity options that keeps her children and her busines...

This summer, a new clinic for Minnesota women veterans opened in Minneapolis providing a dedicated space for 10.000 women to receive primary, specialty and mental healthcare under one roof.   Women Veteran Care | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs Minneapolis VA Women’s Clinic Groundbreaking | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs  

The Center of Addiction & Faith is offering a free public naloxone training on September 22, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Woodbury. Sheletta chats with Pastor Ed Treat who explains that attendees will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose, administer naloxone, and respond appropriately until emergency help arrives.  Naloxone Training | Mcr Project

After Sheletta got personalized plates for her 2013 Honda Odyssey, she found out about a really cool contest where Minnesotans can name their plate. She invited her friends from The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to join her on the latest episode of her podcast to find out more about it. Minnesota DNR announces state park license plate design contest : Jul 15, 2026 | News release | Minn...

Sheletta chats with Kiara Ellis from the Masonic Cancer Center about how they are creating awareness and making a difference in the way healthcare is practiced in communities of color.   Office of Community Outreach and Engagement | Masonic Cancer Center

Got a great idea to tackle the opioid substance misuse but need funding to get the project started? Washington County Opioid Settlement Council is accepting applications now through October 2. Sheletta chats with a grant administrator and a council member about qualifications, the application process, and how the money can be used.  Substance Use, Harm Reduction, & Response | Washington County...

With its mobile breast cancer and lung cancer screening units, Allina is bringing preventative healthcare to the community. Check out the mobile program that spreads lung and breast cancer screening access here https://www.allinahealth.org/allina-news/2026/06/mobile-program-expands-breast-and-lung-cancer-screening-access

When Sheletta's son Andrew asked if he had to vote again in November, she realized she needed to do a podcast ot help young voters understand the difference between the primary election and the general election, so she called her friend Brian McDaniel, professor at Concordia University, to explain it all. #LaughingWithLetta #VoteInNovember #PrimaryVsGeneral #FirstTimeVoter #VoterEducation

Minnesota entrepreneurs who qualify can still apply for The Promise Act grant. Millions of dollars are available to help business owners with everything from working capital to purchasing equipment.  MN Promise Act

If you missed volunteering at Greater Twin Cities United Way's annual Action Day, there's still a way you can help. Old National Bank is accepting school supply donations at several of its branches. Sheletta shares all the details on the latest episode of her podcast. Volunteer at Home School Supply Drive | Greater Twin Cities United Way

After Sheletta's 40-year old cousin died suddenly, she got serious about her heart health. So she called her friends from Hennepin County and their partner organizations to talk about the importance of Black women to eat right, exercise, advocate, and live right so they can live longer. Find out how to take care of your heart here --> Women’s Heart Health Initiative

Sheletta may laugh and joke, but she doesn't play when it comes to scammers. That's why she invited her friends from Minnesota Department of Commerce on today's episode to talk about the fraudulent health insurance scams and how consumers can protect themselves or file a complaint if they've been victimized.   https://mn.gov/commerce/consumer/file-a-complaint/ consumer.protection@state.mn.us  or c...

Minneapolis's new E Line is so popular, it has almost twice the number of riders that Metro Transit was expecting. Sheletta invited  Lesley Kandaras, Metro Transit's CEO, to join her on the show and found out about all kinds of other cool stuff, including the fact that Metro Transit is hiring. Looking for a job? Listen to the show! https://www.metrotransit.org/careers

Early voting is underway in Minnesota. Sheletta sits down with Secretary of State Steve Simon to talk about what's on the ballot, the integrity of voting machines and how absentee ballots work on the latest episode of her podcast.

Sheletta talks "trash" with Trista Martison, the executive director of the Ramsey/Washington County Recycle Energy Program about the new communities that are now available to participate in the food scraps pick up program.

After Operation Metro Surge ended and thousands of federal agents left Minnesota, residents looked for new ways to make a difference in their communities and help their neighbors. Open Arms of Minnesota allows you and your entire family an opportunity to volunteer and provide food to people who are sick.   https://www.openarmsmn.org/

Sheletta's best buddy Jim Platten just pulled his Harley out for the summer and that always makes her anxious. She's nervous about bikers being on the road and wanted to find out if there's anything she can do, as a driver, to keep her friend Jim and other riders safe. So she asked the folks from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to join her on the podcast to motorcycle safety.   https://d...

To become a successful entrepreneur, Sheletta participated in great training programs to help her understand how to scale her business, which is why she invited the folks from Elevate Hennepin on the show. They talk about their CEO Now program that provides tools, resources and expert advice to help your business grow. https://www.elevatehennepin.org/stories/elevate-stories/Building-structure-and-...