Laughing With Letta

All month long, Sheletta is highlighting resources to help small business owners in Minnesota. This week, she's telling entrepreneurs where they can find grant money for e-Bikes for commercial use. 

 All month long, Sheletta is chatting with organizations who have grant funding to help struggling small businesses impacted by the ICE surge in Minnesota. This week, she tells entrepreneurs who qualify how they can apply for the CORE grant.

Sheletta is asking the question: Are you honoring the pledge you made to yourself at the beginning of the year to be more involved in the community? If you're haven't and you're not sure where to start, Sheletta chats with her friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters who have several ways you can volunteer your time to help make an immediate impact on a young person in need.

Sheletta chats with the folks at Environmental Initiative about their clean air assistance project that provides funding for small business owners to replace equipment and reduce emissions. 

Sheletta said she and her fellow Minnesotans are exhausted fighting injustice and excited that after two deaths in Minneapolis at the hands of federal agents, the tide is finally turning against Donald Trump.   

Instead of going through a midlife crisis, Sheletta is considering signing up for Midlife Academy at University of Minnesota that supports middle aged students and helps them find community on the college campus.

After logging on to the GoFundMe site to help pay for funeral expenses for someone who was a victim of violent crime, Sheletta was astonished to learn that Minnesota has a crime victim restitution fund that will cover funeral costs and much more. She talks with officials from the state agency so people will know how to get access to these dollars if they need financial assistance.

Sheletta wants everyone to start their 2026 off living healthy, well and strong, so she invited her friends from NorthPoint Health & Wellness in Minneapolis to talk about ways to manage your chronic disease. 

There is a huge gap in menopause care. Studies show Black women suffer more extreme symptoms earlier and they last longer. The impact to long term health is devastating including the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is a public health crisis so Sheletta chats with her friends from Harmoni-Wellness to dispel the misinformation and discuss barriers to menopause treatment.

Sheletta talks with two members of the Washington County Opioid Council about how their personal tragedies prepared them for the work they do today.

Sheletta chats with her friend Sharon Noel Richardson, owner of West Indies Soul Restaurant about how the promise act helped her company and why entrepreneurs in Minnesota who qualify should apply.

Sheletta chats with John Larson, the company's Chief Operating Officer about how the company plans to offer opportunities and support the community.

Sheletta chats with her friends from NorthPoint Health & Wellness about their new mental health walk-in clinics.

Sheletta chats with Minnesota Senator Bobby Joe Champion and Neighborhood Development Center CEO Renay Dossman about The Promise Act Grant for Minnesota small business owners and how the deadline has been extended.

Sheletta chats with George Lewis, a community elder, author and motivational speaker about how he was able to stop smoking after being addicted to nicotine for nearly four decades and why, getting free services and support from organizations like Quit Partner, doubles your chances of success.

Sheletta has fun talking to her friend Adam Prock, Executive Director of the Minnesota State Lottery, about all their cool new holiday scratch off games that'll make perfect stocking stuffers and holiday gift ideas.

Sheletta talks with Deb Chmieleski, a psychotherapist and the founder of Reflections, to offer tips and strategies to family members who are hosting holiday gatherings where loved ones who are struggling with opioid misuse may be in attendance.

With six years of experience navigating most of the metro’s busiest and most dynamic corridors, Pierson followed in his father’s footsteps into transit and draws on early experiences helping his blind grandmother navigate Chicago’s bus system. Known for his calm under pressure and passion for urban life, Pierson sees public transit as essential, especially during times of crisis,  and takes pride...

Sheletta sits down with Attorney General Eric Holder for a light, thoughtful conversation that covers leadership, life lessons, and the moments that shaped his journey.

Sheletta Brundidge sits down with the Director of Home Service Plus Sherry Kemmetmueller at CenterPoint Energy to break down why protecting your appliances isn’t optional anymore — it’s essential.

Sheletta Brundidge sits down with Minnesota DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. to talk about the resources, funding, and support available to help small business owners start, scale, and succeed.

On this episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge gets real—and really funny—about quitting smoking with the team from Quit Partners. They share resources, support, and success stories that prove you don’t have to go it alone when it comes to living smoke-free.

Sheletta Brundidge discusses the broadband boom, the seismic tech shift, and how Comcast is investing in innovation and connectivity for the future with Comcast. Only on the Laughing with Letta Podcast. 

In this soulful episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge welcomes a special guest whose cello playing has the power to calm hearts and lift spirits. 🎻 Together, they talk about how music — especially the deep, rich sound of the cello — can change the energy in a room, ease tension, and bring people closer. Tune in for laughter, inspiration, and a beautiful reminder of how music spe...

In this episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge breaks down the Direct Admissions process — a simpler, stress-free way for students to get into college. Tune in as Sheletta shares how this program opens doors for families, removes barriers, and makes higher education more accessible for all.