Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

Kara Larson highlights local maker stories in the magazine Make MN. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the M...

Personal grief was the impetus for Catherine Hinz to create comfort boxes that go beyond words for people suffering a tough time. (ep.107) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://s...

Kjersten Merila wanted to have a business that gave 50% of its net profits back to women entrepreneurs so her and her husband started @herspiritvodka as well as a podcast called “It’s All About Her” to help spread the word about female entrepreneurs and empowerment. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@step...

Chad Gillard from Midwest Pantry (ep.10) is part of the team growing an entire food manufacturing hub Minnesota with the NE Food District and a Working Travel business with Work Around for entrepreneurs to take vacations but work along the way in a co-working setting. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@st...

Lindsay Sokolowski went from being an attorney to an inventor by developing useful closet storage solutions including her best seller the Boot Hanger Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter a...

Dan Madsen is a 3rd generation sign painter dedicated to the craft of hand painted signs based in Minneapolis. (ep.105) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.subs...

We revisit John McGarvey from Dao Labs, our guest from episode 71. Dao Labs has increased the offerings in their line of Chinese Herbal Drink mixes to introduce two new sleep formulas as they tweak and refine their sales approach. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the...

We take @makersofmn LIVE on the road from the Minnesota State Fair with a Re-Use event put together by Arc’s Value Village, featuring Patrick Stinnett from Robinwood Reclaim who makes home furnishings out of reclaimed wood and metals. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate...

Lauren Pradhan is bringing resources to entreprenuers to grow their businesses from innovative farmers to booming brand builders at Grow North. (ep.104) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newslette...

We take @makersofmn LIVE on the road from the Minnesota State Fair with a Re-Use event put together by Arc’s Value Village, featuring Julia Moss from Julia Moss Designs who hand dips old silver pieces in bright colors to give them new life. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appr...

Justin Henke purchased Annie B’s Caramels and BT McElrath Chocolates two family owned brands that needed capital and marketing muscle to move into the next phase of their growth. (ep.103) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patre...

We take @makersofmn on the road and check in with Dave Hoops, owner and brewer from Hoops Brewery in Duluth. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ s...

We revisit Ryan Furness, Founder of Nearest You brand locator, our guest on episode 9. He is finding success in niches and has grown to 4 employees in our first Makers Of Minnesota recap episode. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe...

Ben Brueshoff is making premium Vodka using Sugar Beets from a farm co-op (ep.102) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an e...

Melina Lamer is making Superior Switchel is a hydrating drink brewed with fresh, organic ginger and apple cider vinegar—delicious on its own or as your favorite cocktail. (ep.101) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Pleas...

Revol Greens fresh Minnesota made salad greens are coming off the hydroponic farm to your grocer in 21 days from seed to shelf (ep.100) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://step...

Zach Cizek knew from an early age he wanted to be a food entrepreneur. When he tasted the Bollito sandwich in Italy, with Calabrian peppers, his sauce company was born. (ep.99) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please s...

Gipson Shoemaker is making string guitars in his Minneapolis workshop out of cigar boxes and unusual objects. (ep.98) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substa...

Lee Wallace worked at Peace Coffee, a fair-trade coffee company started in Minneapolis. This year she bought the company to continue the work of being a good company that does good. (ep.97) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Pat...

Tom Flanagan and his Dad took over Mac’s Fish and Chips and with a little ingenuity and a talking fish they have grown to 3.5 stores. (ep.96) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https:...

Turning Minnesota grown apples into delicious ciders is Sweetland Orchards specialty (ep.95) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't...

Packaging can make or break a brand and She Cooks Design’s Shellagh Mullen worked on the new healthy treat Puros Pies to help them break into the grocery market with the right branding. (ep.94) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on...

The idea behind Fast Mary’s Bloody Mary Enhancer came from the owner, a chemist, who developed the product while working as a bartender. (ep.93) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at htt...

When a clothing designer graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology - How do they take what they have learned and put it into practice in the "Real World." Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subs...

Stunt Puppy is making products for active dogs and their adventurous owners who right here in Minnesota. (#91) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/...