Plugged-In w/Jeffrey Bissoy

Join Jeffrey Bissoy on Plugged-In for a powerful conversation with Yogi, musician and movement curator Chance York. Chance opens up about his journey into yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. He shares how these practices reshaped his life and gave him tools to grow, heal, and find balance. We talk about emotional honesty, the importance of vulnerability, and what it means to show up fully as Black...

In this episode, Jeffrey Bissoy talks with Ruby Oluoch, a digital storyteller from Minnesota and Kenya now living in Barbados. Ruby shares her recent experience at Carifesta, the Caribbean’s premier celebration of art and culture, and reflects on the lessons of living abroad as a Black woman — from culture shock to community, from creative growth to diasporic joy. 🎙️ Tune in for an inspiring conve...

Frida Torres Macal — founder of She’s Invited and That Social Invite — joins PluggedIn to talk about her journey from Puerto Rico and Mexico to making Minnesota home. She shares how her experience as an expat inspired her to create spaces for women to connect, build friendships, and find joy through intentional, inclusive social events. We also talk about the importance of building community for w...

In this episode of Puro Deportes , Jeffrey Bissoy sits down with Adrian Lowe—a Jamaican-American fashion designer, muralist, and illustrator—to talk about creativity, culture, and carving out your own lane. Adrian shares where he draws his inspiration, how he continues adding new skills to his toolkit, and the advice he gives to young artists still finding their style.

In this episode of Plugged-In, Jeffrey Bissoy sits down with St. Paul rapper Juice Lord, whose voice carries the soul of Rondo and the energy of the Twin Cities hip-hop scene. Juice opens up about: His past projects and the stories they carry Terry’s Baby , his first album in two years, and the tribute it pays to his mother The influence of family on his artistry and vision Why the Twin Cities cre...

Plugged-In: A Conversation on Connection and Community What does it mean to find a home? And how do we create spaces where everyone belongs? In this week's episode, host Jeffrey Bissoy is joined by Richard Benton , a board member for Green Card Voices . They discuss the organization's mission and their exciting upcoming event, "Becoming Neighbor." Jeffrey and Richard explore the...

This week I sat down with the visionary behind the B-Suite, Jhaelynn Elam. Discover the inspiration and drive that led her to create this groundbreaking space in the heart of Minneapolis. Learn about the B-Suite's mission to foster Black creativity, community, and innovation. From empowering brunches for Black women to inspiring talks on business and entrepreneurship, the B-Suite is redefining wha...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Steve Davis Jr., founder of Striving Higher After Sports. After a promising football career at the University of Minnesota, Davis' NFL dreams were unexpectedly cut short. Faced with uncertainty, he discovered a new path thanks to a helping hand. Now, he's dedicated to guiding college athletes through similar transitions, offering invaluable insights on id...

In this episode of Plugged-in, we chat with Isaac Kamsin, the founder of Abe, a revolutionary new app that's changing the way we tackle DIY home repairs. Isaac shares the inspiration behind Abe, the unique challenges he faced during development, and the hilarious story of how the app got its name. Discover how Abe is simplifying home improvement projects and connecting homeowners with skilled prof...

Ryan Stopera is one of four directors at Public Functionary, located at the Northrup Building in Northeast. PF is a space dedicated for Twin Cities creatives to share and amplify their art and ideas. PF has gone through many reinventions and has become one of the premier art and creative spaces in the city. I spoke with Ryan about his creative journey, his role at Public Functionary and upcoming e...

Liban Kano is the creator and producer of the live gathering and social event called strangers meeting strangers, a space where strangers come to hang out, hold deep or comedic conversations and make new connections. This week, I chat with Liban Kano on how he came up with the idea for Strangers Meeting Strangers, his goals for the growing project and upcoming events!

Lenny The Foodie (@no.table.manners), Minnesota's top food influencer, is spilling the tea on everything from food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants. Join host Jeffrey Bissoy as they dive into Lenny's journey, Twin Cities favorites, and settle the age-old debate: Are The State Fair's Sweet Martha cookies worth the hype?

This episode features Brittney Mikell, a trailblazing entrepreneur who's making waves in the brewing industry. Hailing from Chicago's South Side and currently crafting brews at La Dona Cerveceria, Brittney is on a mission to bring a new kind of space to St. Paul's Rondo community. Discover the inspiring story behind Bubble Line Brewing, a Black-owned brewery aiming to be more than just...

The Olympics wrapped up Sunday evening, but host Jeffrey Bissoy sat down with Nyajok Deng a tech lawyer from Minnesota with origins from South Sudan. They discuss the history of South Sudan, their performance on the international stage, what it meant to the displaced South Sudanese people across the globe. Listen in and subscribe!

Taliya is the the CEO and main host of Taliya World Tours, a luxury travel tour that she organizes for Black and Brown professionals form across the globe. While in Mexico City, Jeffrey interviewed her about her love for travel, community and how she began her luxury group tour business. Listen in and subscribe!

In the first episode of Plugged-In, Jeffrey Bissoy interviews Minneapolis artist Lewiee Blaze about his growth as a musician, growing the music scene in Minnesota, live performances, including his upcoming August 10th show at 7th Street Live as well as other things that have kept him busy over the last year.