The Sheletta Show

Thom Peterson is Commissioner of Agriculture of Minnesota and he ran into Sheletta at the Washington County Fair. He joins Sheletta to talk about his emphasis on getting out and talking to people across the state at the local fairs. They also talk about Thom’s decades long experience with show ponies and the life lessons competition still provides him.

Sheletta is all about purposeful partnerships, especially during National Black Business Month. She and Joe Lowe (Store Manager at the Robbinsdale Hy-Vee) are going to be working together for a Small Business Saturday Showcase next week at the Robbinsdale Hy-Vee. The event takes place on August 9th, from 8am-12pm and it will feature a number of Black Entrepreneurs and their products that will be o...

The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for July 26th, 2025. Action packed with guests! First, a conversation about the science of happiness with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Then, congratulations are in order for Michelle Tran Maryns. Finally, Steve Thomson and Sheletta talk music.

Steve makes his weekly appearance on The Sheletta Show and they get into a conversation about musical creation, kids in show business and their musically gifted friends.

Michelle Tran Maryns has some news to share about a new position…She’s been named the President of The Minnesota Council Foundation! She shares her career journey and inspirations in philanthropy that has led her to her new position.

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is the head of a new PhD program in happiness at Centenary University. Dr. Tal breaks down the study of happiness that he’s dedicated his life to and the program he’s developed. He talks about the importance of laughter not just for ourselves but other people in our lives. They talk about the science of happiness and why smiling is contagious.

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for July 26th, 2025. Sheletta is first joined by her friend Jim Platten to talk about his upcoming honor by the St. John’s University Athletic Department. Then, Ed Nunn about his kids who happen to be members of the extremely talented sibling band, Nunnabove.

Nunnabove is a sibling band that Sheletta and her family caught at the Mall of America concert that created a special moment for her son. Two girls, two boys and plenty of musical talent. Ed Nunn joins Sheletta to talk about raising and supporting his children’s musical talents and ambitions. Sheletta asks about how the kids maintain intensity in their passion and how the family manages the workin...

Jim Platten and Sheletta’s friendship goes WAY back. Jim is being inducted into the St. John’s Athletics Hall of Honor this September for his dedication to the student-athletes and sports programs. Jim talks about being of service that he learned from his family and the monks at Saint John’s University and how that value has shaped his life.

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for July 26th, 2025. Sheletta is joined by Dr. Eric Larsson to talk ABA therapy and weeding out fraud in the autism care community. She is also joined by Shawn Lewis from the Minneapolis Parks Foundation to talk about breaking ground for the new North Commons Park in North Minneapolis.

Shawn Lewis is a Community Relations Manager for the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. He joins Sheletta to talk about the new project and investment in North Minneapolis. The park is 25.5 acres of revitalized area aimed to serve the community for generations. It includes water activities, a field house, court sports and a renewed rec center. The the upcoming ground breaking ceremony is scheduled for...

Dr. Eric Larsson is the Executive Director of Clinical Services at the Lovaas Institute Midwest. Many years ago Sheletta sought his care when her children were young and struggling with their autism. Dr. Larsson talks about ABA Therapy and the basis of its methods in educating both children and parents living with autism. Sheletta talks about early intervention being key and segues into Dr. Eric L...

The full third hour of The Sheletta Show on July 19th, 2025. Everyone is talking about the CEO caught having an affair on the jumbotron during a Coldplay concert. Kristi Piehl from Media Minefield joins Sheletta to break down the dumpter fire that is the PR crisis and its handling. Then, Markella Smith drops by to talk about her new coloring books available at her store, The Dream Shop. Finally, S...

Sheletta and Steve wrap up the show talking about JumbotronGate. Steve thinks they wanted to get caught. They also get into the University of Minnesota charging their students a fee to support the athletes that compete for the school.

Markella Smith from The Dream Shop joins the show to talk about her new coloring book. Markella believes in the power of crystals and connecting to their energies. It’s called “Crystals: A Mindfulness Coloring Book: A Self-Love themed coloring book filled with crystals & affirmations” Sheletta asks Markella about her process in putting this creation together. Plus, Markella shares some exciting ne...

Kristi Piehl is a crisis communications manager (CEO of Media Minefield) and a close friend of Sheletta’s. She joins Sheletta to talk about the couple caught engaging in an affair like activities on the jumbotron at a recent Coldplay concert. CEOs, Big Tech, broken marriages… this story has everything and has taken America by storm. Kristi has been lending her expertise to some publications writin...

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for July 19th, 2025. Sheletta is first joined by Lambers Fisher to talk about BIPOC Mental Health Month and connecting your experiences with support from others. Then, Maria Hayden from the Minnesota State Fair stops by to talk about the upcoming job fair for the Great Minnesota Get Together! Finally, Sheletta fills everyone in on why she sounds a little b...

Maria Hayden joins Sheletta to spread the word about the upcoming job fair for the Minnesota State Fair. They job fair takes place on Wednesday, July 23rd from 4-7pm at North End Event Center on the State Fair grounds. Maria offers details on some of the jobs that are available, the processes around the job fair and the benefits of working during the twelve day event.

Lambers Fisher, MS, LMFT, MDIV, is a marriage and family therapist who has counseled individuals, couples, and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds, in private practice and non-profit organizations, as well as ministry environments. Lambers Fisher also hosts the “Diversity Dude Podcast”. Lambers joins Sheletta to talk about BIPOC Mental Health Month and his work as a therapist to destig...

The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for July 19th, 2025. First, Sheletta is joined by Gary Hines from the Sounds of Blackness to talk about the release of their new single “WE’RE UNSTOPPABLE”. Then, a long conversation with Brian McDaniel on the state of politics in the state of Minnesota. Elections, convictions and future plans galore... Brian and Sheletta get into all of it.

Brian R. McDaniel is an attorney, college professor, stand-up comedian, and Minnesota governmental relations professional with over 25 years of experience working both inside and outside of the Minnesota State Capitol. Brian joins Sheletta to talk a bevy Minnesota politics topics. Sheletta asks about the lack of security around the Capitol and the major changes expected in the near future. They al...

Gary joins Queen Sheletta to talk about the Sounds of Blackness’ new single “WE’RE UNSTOPPABLE” Featuring Jamecia Bennett, NUNNABOVE & The Atlanta Drum Academy. Gary and Sheletta talk about the youth oriented focus of the song and the social justice & equality movement as a whole. They also talk about the importance of freedom songs to the Black community through history.

A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured. Here's reaction from local hosts on WCCO in Minneapolis, plus commentary on our ov...

Sheletta continues our coverage of the killings of State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as the shootings of State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. In this hour, we hear from former State Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, news anchor Mark Freie, and former WCCO news anchor Eric Eskola.

On this tragic day in Minnesota politics, Sheletta continues the conversation surrounding the murders of MN State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, along with the shootings of State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Our host talks with news anchor Susie Jones, fellow WCCO host Chad Hartman, and political consultant Brian McDaniel. We also hear a prayer from the founder of Soul Sabbath Spiritual...