Shining Light on Minnesota

Join our host Karissa Dunham as she goes on a tour of Architechne in Bloomington with Shane Orndorff

Here's the updated post! ☀️ --- Today our host Karissa sat down with Shane Orndorff, Operations Director of Architechne LLC, and this one is truly special. Just dropped and ready for you to tune in! Architechne is a smart home and technology integration company with locations in Rochester and the Twin Cities MN, Colorado, and Florida, bringing luxury living to life through cutting edge audio, ligh...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED on Shining Light on Minnesota! This week host Karissa Dunham sits down with Morgan Evans, a biomechanical engineer turned serial MedTech entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded SIX companies. From dreaming of becoming a doctor, to Medtronic, to building businesses that are changing how we diagnose and treat patients, Morgan's story is one for the books. She is the CE...

This one has been sitting with us since the moment we hit stop on the recording and we just could not wait another second to tell you about it. Today on Shining Light on Minnesota, our host Karissa Dunham sat down with one of her actual oldest and dearest friends, Lisa Price. These two go back over 35 years, probably closer to 40 honestly, and watching them just talk on Zoom like the lifelong frie...

We went LIVE today and it was SO good! 🎙✨ You finally got to meet Hilariia and Trenton, two of our amazing teammates at Sun Control of Minnesota AND the talented content creators behind the scenes here at Shining Light on Minnesota! 🙌 We had the best time letting you get to know them a little better! From where they have been and what they have done in the past to some exciting things they have...

In this episode of Shining Light on Minnesota, Karissa sits down with Felix Kyei Asare, host of the Superhuman Mindset podcast, to talk about what drives his purpose. Felix shares his passion for cybersecurity and how his love for working on and breaking computers turned into a mission to protect others. He explains how cybersecurity connects to his everyday lifestyle and mindset. He also dives in...

In this episode of Shining Lights on Minnesota, Karissa sits down with Wymond Wong, owner of Twin City Heating, Air, and Electric, to talk about his journey from growing up in a family-owned Chinese restaurant to building a career in the trades. Wymond shares how his upbringing shaped his work ethic and values, along with the lessons he’s learned throughout his career starting as an apprentice and...

In this episode of Shining Lights on Minnesota, Karissa sits down with Cole Nelson of Maverick Construction to talk about his journey from working in school district construction in Rochester to becoming Director of Buildings in Northfield, and ultimately taking over Maverick Construction. Cole shares how a turning point in life led him back to his roots in construction and into ownership, along w...

Today’s episode of Shining Light on Minnesota just dropped and this one is all about perspective. Karissa Dunham sat down with Noah Bergland from Owl Roofing to talk about how he found his way into the industry and how that path shaped the way he works with customers today. We got into his design perspective, how he helps homeowners make confident decisions, and what it really looks like to guide...

Today’s episode of Shining Light on Minnesota just dropped and wow… this one is special. Our host Karissa Dunham sat down with Abby Oxborough from Sugar Lake Lodge and we went deep. We talked about what it’s really like to follow in her dad’s footsteps and carry on a second generation legacy. The pressure. The pride. The responsibility. Stepping into the role of boss while honoring the foundation...

✨ Just dropped today on Shining Light on Minnesota ✨On this episode of Shining Light on Minnesota, host Karissa Dunham sits down with Miranda Johnson, owner of Red Wing Shoes, for a real, honest, and inspiring conversation. This one shines the light squarely on Miranda. From her roots in a female-dominated field of speech pathology to stepping confidently into a mostly male-dominated industry, s...

Today’s drop on  Shining Light on Minnesota  goes deep. Our host Karissa Dunham sat down with  Mark D. Williams , founder of  Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc  and host of  The Curious Builder . We unpacked the heart behind his work, especially the Mysa Hus project. Not just a home. A feeling. Mysa is about comfort, presence, intentional living. Slowing down enough to design spaces that actually...

✨  Shining a Light on Minnesota  ✨Our host  Karissa Dunham  just sat down with  Jordan Davies of Complete Performance LLC  in the Blaine area, and the episode  dropped today  🎙️💪We had an inspiring and real conversation about  nutrition ,  work-life balance , being a mom, and what it truly means to stay healthy and strong at  any age . Jordan shared how Complete Performance is built around meet...

What does legacy really mean?  It’s more than championships, records, or final scores. It’s the people you impact, the relationships you build, and the standard you leave behind. In this episode of  Shining Light on Minnesota ,  our host Karissa Dunham  sits down with  Winona State Football Head Coach Brian Curtin  for a deep and meaningful conversation about leadership, mentorship, and carrying f...

Shining Light on Minnesota has a special episode you won’t want to miss. Our host Karissa Dunham sits down with our producer John Brickweg one last time as he takes the next step in his journey. From behind the scenes stories to plenty of laughs this final farewell is full of heart. Tune in and help us send John off in true Shining Light fashion. Keep shining light John!

Today our host Karissa Dunham had the honor of sitting down via Zoom with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, for an inspiring and powerful conversation. Luke shared his remarkable journey from being a farm boy in Idaho, to coaching to following a calling that started with a simple Christmas project with his family, building beds so that no child would have to sleep on the floor. W...

Our host Karissa Dunham sat down with Dr. Peter Maring of The Training Room | Chiropractic & Sports Medicine to record an upcoming episode of the Shining Light on Minnesota Podcast. When most people think of chiropractic care, they think quick adjustments. But performance-focused chiropractic care is next level. Dr. Maring brings elite experience from working with professional athletes across...

Our host Karissa Dunham sat down with Kirk White from Prevail Claims LLC out of Blaine, Minnesota on this episode. They talked storm damage and insurance claims and how Prevail Claims works directly with contractors to navigate the insurance process after a loss. From inspections to documentation, their team advocates for homeowners to make sure nothing is overlooked and claims are handled the rig...

Host Karissa Dunham sat down with Justin Grammens today to record a great episode of Shining Light on Minnesota all about real world AI and the power of applied AI when it’s put into action. Justin runs Lab651 | Custom Software Development & Process a full service software and product development company that helps businesses build software, mobile apps, cloud systems, IoT products and more. H...

Today, an incredible episode of Shining Light on Minnesota with Karissa Dunham sitting down with Kaycee Stanley from The Reel Hope Project . Their mission is powerful. There’s nothing more meaningful than a story, and they’re living that every day. They create high quality, child centered videos of kids in foster care who are waiting to be adopted. They’re the only nonprofit in the nation focused...

Today’s recording of Shining Light on Minnesota had our host Karissa Dunham sitting down with Paul N. Long, MBA for a powerful conversation on the medical world. We talked about patient experience, advancing technology, provider burnout, adoption, caring for aging parents and the real challenges shaping healthcare today. Paul is a truly caring and genuine individual with a strong background in the...

What an amazing day on Shining Light on Minnesota as we sat down with , Lisa Lounsbury, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC from Art Lab Rx and this conversation was everything inspiring uplifting and full of heart. We dove into the power of art therapy and how Lisa is helping people heal grow and reconnect through creativity. She opened up and shared some of her own personal stories that shaped her passion for this...

On this episode of Shining Light on Minnesota , we spotlight MagicBrad, a Minnesota-born creative who has spent his life blending imagination with entrepreneurship. Our mission is to highlight the people shaping our state in meaningful ways, and MagicBrad’s story fits that mission perfectly. Brad “MagicBrad” Gudim discovered magic at just four years old, sparking a fascination with creativity and...

✨ Today on Shining Light on Minnesota we had the absolute joy of sitting down with the incredible Gretchen Mildon the heart behind Boomcakes Bakery! ✨ Our host Karissa Dunham dove into all things Boomcakes from Gretchen’s insanely popular sourdough bread and focaccia to her festive Christmas cookies that Santa himself would line up for. But this conversation went far deeper than baked goods. Gre...

On this recording of Shining Light on Minnesota our host Karissa Dunham had the honor of sitting down over Zoom with LPGA legend Brittany Lincicome. With two major championships, eight LPGA Tour wins, and one of the longest drives in the history of the women’s game, Brittany has made an incredible impact on golf and still is! She shared reflections on nearly 20 years on tour, stepping back from fu...