Rochester Rising Podcast

Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Denise Frey, of 4Youth LLC, a professional drug prevention program. If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Learn more about 4Youth LLC...

Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Dara Kautz, owner of Socius Design Shop & Lifestyle Boutique. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Learn m...

Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Ginger and Kennis Knapp,  who own and run a local boutique, Ama La Vita. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their jour...

Episode 330: Grassroots Growth Observations with Amanda Leightner Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local business owners and insights into our local entrepreneurial ecosystem! Today on the podcast we’re chatting with our Executive Director,  Amanda Leightner, about the key observations from our Grassroots Growth - Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times event in October of this...

Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Becky Montpetit,  owner of Rochester Local - a blog featuring content on everything from locally-focused resources and guides to parenting, parks, camps, schools, product reviews, local activities, events round-ups, and more. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this pod...

Next in the series we’re chatting with CO.STARTERS graduate Donna Unseth about her business, Unseth Woodwork. If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. You can check out Donna’s work on her Instagram or Facebook pages. Donate

Next in the series we’re chatting with Molly Althoff, an abstract artist who utilizes a variety of mediums to create bold, colorful pieces evoking curiosity and imaginative play. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. You can...

Next in the series we’re chatting with Devon Hugdahl about his screen printed poster business, Permanent Press . Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Permanent Press Donate

To kick off the series, we’re chatting with Carmen Tiffany, the artist behind Brite Design Studio and a recent incubator graduate. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Brite Design Studio Donate

Next up in the series, we’re chatting with Collider’s own Director of Startup Support, Juliana Silva. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Collider Community Incubator Program Donate

Next up in the series, we’re chatting with Courtney Bergey Swanson, Chief Mission Officer of Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA). Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Community and Economic Development Associate...

Next up in the series, we’re chatting with Peggy Paul, Entrepreneurship Director of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation- SMIF Donate

To kick things off, we’re chatting with Pam Bishop, Interim Executive Director of Ignite MN. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Ignite MN Donate

Next up in the series, we chat with Stacy LeQuire, co-owner and chiropractor at Vitality Chiropractic. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Vitality Chiropractic Donate

Next up in the series, we chat with Tina Ridler, local massage therapist and owner of Sage Wellness . Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Sage Wellness Donate

Next up in the series, we chat with Folashade Oloye, owner of Cashmere Lux Hair Salon. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Cashmere Lux Hair Salon Donate

First up in the series, we chat with Jade Krahn and Frankie Soto, co-owners of The Collaborative Salon. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. The Collaborative Salon Donate

Next on the series we chat with Brianna and Josiah Hanson who own and operate Hanson Leather Co, a leather business specializing in fashionable, functional leather bags. If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Hanson Leather Co Donate

Next up in the series are Alexandra and Bharath Wootla, the two local photographers behind AB Photography. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. AB Photography Donate

In the episode we cover what participants can expect to learn from the program, how the program has evolved and changed over the past year, the most impactful takeaways of the program, and details about the upcoming cohort. Thanks for listening! If you think the Collider Community Incubator Program would be a good fit for you and your business journey, you can apply to the program here! You can al...

Next up in the series are Dawn and Steve Finnie, who co-own and operate Little Thistle Brewing. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Little Thistle Brewing Donate

First up in the series is Annie Jurrens, who opened a low-waste general store in Plainview, Minnesota alongside her husband Seth. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Refill Goods Donate

Today we hear from Dinalynn Rosenbush, graduate of both Collider’s CO.STARTERS and incubator programs, as well as a consultant and coach dedicated to improving communication between parents and their children through her business and podcast, The Language of Play. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share th...

Today we hear from Tracie Rieder, recent graduate of Collider’s incubator program and owner of Circle of Friends Signing School. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Circle of Friends Signing School Donate

Today we hear from Jacob Urrea, Collider member and owner of an interior renovation business, Inner Magic Kitchen & Bath. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey. Inner Magic Kitchen & Bath Donate