Dishing with Stephanie's Dish
459 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsI talk with Cookbook authors and Makers obsessed with food
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One Day Design (ep. 59)
October 16, 2017 14:01 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOne Day Design is the interior design business of sisters Liz Knutson and Kathy Keehn who will recreate your space using your own furnishings.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This i...
Dumplings & Strand (ep. 58)
October 09, 2017 14:01 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBKelly McManus and Jeff Casper are the exceptionally curious noodlers behind Dumpling & Strand, fresh noodles that use ancient grains and surprising shapes to bring new versions of fresh noodles to Twin Cities noodle lovers.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehan...
Namakan Furs (ep. 57)
October 02, 2017 14:01 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBMolly Morgan Katt and two friends launched Namakan Furs as a way to add a removable fur collar to any jacket or hoodie. Hear how they created a pattern for their thoughtful designs.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epi...
Step One Foods (ep. 56)
September 25, 2017 14:01 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBDr. Elizabeth Klodas from the Minnesota company Step One Foods has developed 7 convenience foods that when eaten 2X a day as a replacement for other snacks and meals is proven to lower cholesterol.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you d...
Cannon River Winery (ep. 55)
September 18, 2017 14:01 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat does it take to make good Minnesota wines? Rose Arntz from Cannon River Winery tells us about their latest crop of Minnesota grown wines.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This i...
Gustola Granola (ep. 54)
September 11, 2017 14:01 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBGustola Granola started with natural and whole ingredients to fuel a family of 6 and has moved from local farmers markets, to co-ops, to your favorite grocery shelves.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Ma...
212 West (ep. 53)
September 05, 2017 14:01 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB212 West is a custom jewelry company founded by Claire, teen maker and entrepreneur who inspires to change the world, one word at a time.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a p...
Arc's Value Village (ep. 52)
August 23, 2017 14:01 - 32 minutes - 15 MBWe visit with Julie Stellar of stellargoods.com and Terralee Armbruster from punchymagnolia.com to talk about their upcycled hats, bags, and mittens that got their start as used items at Arcs Value Village.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/...
Taking Stock Foods (ep. 51)
August 14, 2017 14:01 - 24 minutes - 17 MBTaking Stock Foods co-founder Molly Clark is on to discuss how she created a food manufacturing company which creates healthful, tasty broths. We talk about her story and how she gives back to the community that has brought her success.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https:/...
Bad Larry's Coffee (ep. 50)
August 07, 2017 14:01 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBMatt McGinn, founder of Blackeye Roasting Company talks nitro cold brewed coffee and how he decided to add alcohol to it create Bad Larry's Cold Hard Coffee.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Mi...
Bailey Nurseries (ep. 49)
July 31, 2017 14:01 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBBailey Nurseries are a 5th generation company located in Woodbury. We talk to Ryan McEaney about what it is like to be in a family owned company and how they keep reinventing themselves with new products like the Endless Summer Hydrangea.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https...
Bootstrap Coffee (ep. 48)
July 24, 2017 14:01 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBMicah Svedja and his Bootstrap Coffee Roasting Company bring their favorite coffee beans to life from roasting to creating the perfect cup.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a...
Vistabule (ep. 47)
July 17, 2017 14:01 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBBert Taylor and his group of 10 makers are creating the Minnesota made Vistabule Teardrop Trailer. The trailer is a small but spacious camper giving you all the amenities of home while fulfilling your need for adventurous travel.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stepha...
Belly Flopz (ep. 46)
July 10, 2017 14:01 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBGina Green had the idea to make pregnant women more comfortable on their pool floats, thus the start of Belly Flopz - an inflatable with a hole designed specifically for pregnant women.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an...
The Chank Company (ep. 45)
June 26, 2017 14:01 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBChank Diesel founded the Chank Company, a Minneapolis based art studio where he crafts fonts for companies and brands all over the world. Hear about how he got started and what's next for the founder of the infamous "liquor store" font.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https:/...
Wee House (ep. 44)
June 19, 2017 14:01 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBGeoff Warner created the concept of these unique small homes and makes them comfortable, stylish, and energy efficient.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If ...
Tony Nelson's Puzzle Twist (ep. 43)
June 05, 2017 14:01 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBTony Nelson is the Minnesota puzzle twister who works with his wife to create jigsaw puzzles with a "twist".Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like ...
Jodi Livon (ep. 42)
May 29, 2017 14:01 - 32 minutes - 15 MBJodi Livon uses her intuition and psychic ability to coach entrepreneurs how to listen to their intuition and grow their business.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public e...
Adam Turman (ep. 41)
May 22, 2017 14:01 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBAdam Turman's illustrations have defined some of the iconic imagery associated with Minnesota. Find out how he got started and what inspires him in his work.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Mi...
The Maker Faire (ep. 40)
May 15, 2017 14:01 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBHow do you get people excited about engineering ideas and making things? You start early. The Maker Faire is happening June 3, an event that will surely capture the imaginations of future @makersofMNSupport the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you...
Maddy & Maize (ep.39)
May 08, 2017 14:01 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBBrett Striker, founder and CEO of Maddy & Maize wanted to start a popcorn company with all natural ingredients. How did he pull it together to come with flavors like raspberry layer cake or coconut curry? Listen here to find outSupport the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephan...
The Perfect Soap Molecule (ep.38)
May 01, 2017 14:01 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBPaul Dauenhauer, Associate professor at the University of Minnesota is a chemical Engineer who has helped create the "perfect soap molecule"Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is ...
Smude Oil (ep.37)
April 24, 2017 14:01 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBTom Smude and his family started harvesting sunflower seed oil as a way to diversify their crops and provide a protein source for their cattle. Smude oil is now sold as a cooking oil, massage oil, and will soon find its way to your grocery store as microwave popcorn.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscr...
Live Give Save (ep.36)
April 17, 2017 14:01 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBSusan Langer is engineering a new app that lets you Live, Give, and Save while making your everyday purchases. Susan shares her experience of getting an app to marketSupport the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Mak...
Muntz Angling (ep.35)
April 10, 2017 14:01 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBAndrew Muntz is "angleineering" custom lures for the largest fish on Minnesota lakesSupport the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with oth...
Love Your Melon (ep.34)
March 23, 2017 14:01 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBZachary Quinn started Love Your Melon for an entrepreneur class at St. Thomas with the idea of starting a company that can do some good. He has given every pediatric cancer patient in the country a Love Your Melon beanie and started an amazingly successful companySupport the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe...
The Food Tributarian (ep.33)
March 15, 2017 14:01 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBBen Rients is on the verge of helping to launch a collective restaurant company called the Tributarians - all while cooking on the line at Lyn65 in Richfield. If successful he and his fellow Tributes will incubate concepts, create chef partners and provide living wages for all with benefits and paid time offSupport the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, pl...
The world of wine, with Leslee Miller from Amusee (ep. 32)
March 12, 2017 18:02 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBHow did a gal who grew up in Wisconsin learning to make grasshoppers in the neighborhood tavern become a dually certified Sommelier through the International Sommelier Guild and the Court of Master Sommeliers. Leslee Miller is the sole owner of wine consulting firm, Amusee, based in Minneapolis. Whether it be a celebration, an opportunity to entertain business associates or a wine pairing she can help you navigate the world of wine.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, ...
Wood From the Hood (ep. 31)
February 27, 2017 19:02 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBWhen Cindy Siewert had to cut down an old Ash tree in her yard she knew that hauling it off to a landfill was not an option. Instead the idea for Wood From The Hood was born. The idea was simple: reclaim discarded trees from urban neighborhoods and create beautiful wood products.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon ...
Ashlee Olds of Sweet Science Ice Cream (ep. 30)
February 20, 2017 21:02 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBAshlee Olds, found her joy by making ice cream, having ice cream socials in her backyard, and eventually partnering and marketing her ice cream to yummy people in the Twin Cities. Hear her story on the eve of her expanding her Sweet Science Ice Cream brand into her 1st location in the Schmidt Brewerys Keg House.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do her...
Amy Quale of Wise Ink (ep. 29)
February 13, 2017 23:02 - 39 minutes - 18 MBAmy Quale, Co-Founder of Wise Ink Creative Publishing with Dara Beevis, helps mission driven authors get their stories published, marketed and into the hands of consumers.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of th...
Urban Undercover (ep. 28)
January 31, 2017 01:02 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBSairey Gernes surprised her girlfriends one day when she told them she was going to start a company designing and making comfortable underwear. After some hard fought lessons and trial and error she did just that and the company is moving into travel and active wear for chic city girls on the go.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscri...
The Bath Bird (ep. 27)
January 28, 2017 03:02 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBMaking bath bombs and body scrubs for friends fired up the entrepreneurial engine in Laura Ochoco to start The Bath Bird body products all hand made in her kitchen in St. Paul, MN.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epio...
Don Roper of Honeybear Brands (ep. 26)
January 17, 2017 05:02 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDon Roper, VP of Marketing for Honeybear Brands, introduces us to the Pazazz Minnesota apple that their cooperative of Minnesota farmers has grown for your favorite retailer. What does it take to bring a new apple to your favorite produce section?Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter...
Belly Up (ep. 25)
January 08, 2017 07:02 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBSerial entrepreneur Dave Ostlund has struck again with a craft beer and cocktail club called Belly Up. Join the club and choose a membership for 25 of the Twin Cities hottest beer or cocktail spots. Find out how he launched Belly Up and how he will work on getting proof of concept for his start up.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subsc...
Mud Modular (ep. 24)
January 02, 2017 09:02 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBAmy Lokken was a shopping mall merchandiser when her idea for a modular marketing system struck. The pieces had to be simple, light and be able to be setup by one person. These simple displays became the locally produced Mud Modular systems.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at ht...
A Look Into (ep. 23)
December 20, 2016 11:02 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBColby Wegter is a kindred soul to the @makersofMN podcast. He started a website that takes "ALookInto" the stories of the unique creatives and makers that make up our community. Beautiful photos and the written word help us to get to know these unique stories.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to ...
Minny and Paul gift boxes (ep. 22)
December 06, 2016 13:02 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBLaura Walden curates gift boxes with products exclusively from Minnesota makers. Learn how she selects her talented makers and compiles the perfect gift mix.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Mi...
Salsa Lisa's Lisa Nicholson (ep. 21)
November 29, 2016 15:02 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBLisa Nicholson went from local farmers markets to your grocery store produce section with her Salsa Lisa's Fresh Salsa. Find out how she made the leap from a case of salsa at a time to a large scale commercial kitchen in St Paul while maintaining that farmers market freshness.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Ple...
Two Mikes Green Fin Plant Care (ep. 20)
November 22, 2016 17:02 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBIf I told you that there are two guys, in a boat, in the dark, with a bow, on a Minnesota lake shooting Carp and hauling them back into the boat and turning them into organic fertilizer - you would have the story of the Two Mikes The Two Mikes were childhood friends who turned their love of fishing into a business turning Carp into Organic fertilizer sold under the name "Two Mikes Green Fin Plant Care." Hearing this story is not just another fish tale in fact it's a story of how to turn the ...
The "Mayor" of Minneapolis, Scott Mayer (ep. 19)
November 15, 2016 19:02 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBScott Mayer didn't see himself as an event promoter. He did see himself as someone who was interested in bettering his community, who liked talking with people and who saw a need to bring the "party" to some underserved industries who rarely took time to celebrate their achievements. First it was the Ivey Awards that served the theater industry. From there he brought about the Charlie Awards for the restaurant business and now he is working on the "One Man Project" dedicated to bringing excep...
Making your passions work in business and life (ep. 18)
November 08, 2016 21:02 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBFrom IT Recruiter with On Demand Group to Heathers Dirty Goodness Spices and Crooked Water Spirits, Heather Manley is a serial entrepreneur who has made her 3 loves all work for her in business and in Life. When you ask Heather Manley how she started her companies she will tell you she structures her life around three things: family/friends, food and booze. Her first endeavor was growing her families business On Demand Group. From there she created Heathers Dirty Goodness Spice Blends that s...
Meet the couple that is helping secure the Bee future of Minnesota (ep. 17)
November 01, 2016 22:02 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBChiara and Tony Bolton fell in love with bees first then each other. This husband and wife entrepreneur team learned the bee keeping trade from Chiara's experience on a farm in China. Once bitten by the love of bees, they started mating queens and genetically selecting them for the best characteristics for Minnesota to create more thriving bee colonies. From bees to their bee by-products of Bolton Honeys to the Finalists in the Minnesota Cup their bee story is fascinating.Support the show Fol...
Canvas Back, the manufacturer keeping your car clean from your dirty dog (ep. 16)
October 26, 2016 00:02 - 32 minutes - 15 MBManufacturing in Minnesota is alive and well on the shores of Lake Minnetonka where we found Brooks Chandler and her growing company, Canvas Back. Canvas Back makes custom bed liners for your car. Dirty dogs, leaves or wood logs can all stand up to the wear and tear of these waterproof and durable liners custom made for cars in Minnesota.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you app...
Mark Levine and his self publishing success story (ep. 15)
October 19, 2016 02:02 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBMark Levine can see a good opportunity when it happens. After helping a client self publish a book he realized there were not very many good resources or "how to manuals" so he created one and it propelled him to be the self publishing expert! Hear his story hereSupport the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe ...
Dean Phillips on vodka, gelato, and entrepreneurship (ep. 14)
October 12, 2016 04:02 - 54 minutes - 24.7 MBDean Phillips comes from a long line of successful entrepreneurs. In his world, that success comes with responsibility. From his early days of college he worked in his families distillery and gradually worked his way up to be on the team that reimagined many of Phillips recipes from the 1950's including the flavored vodka line we now know as UV Vodka. Other brands followed like: Revelstoke Whiskey and Prairie Vodka as the grain to glass movement took hold. After the death of his father, Dean ...
Laura Hlavac Design (ep. 13)
October 04, 2016 12:02 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBLaura Hlavak started designing clothing when she was 10 years old. Throughout her career she designed active wear for Rollerblade and NordicTrack before she started her own retail store and designed children's clothing. After running the store for 5 years, where she designed, manufactured and sold her clothes she took a break to have her third child and closed the store. She felt she needed to regroup and go a different direction. That direction was the competitive women's clothing market! ...
How Julia Moss turned old possessions into a new business (ep. 12)
September 25, 2016 14:02 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBWe have all heard of upcycling or re-using possessions in new creative ways but Julia Moss did it and turned it into a business and a retail shop in Uptown. Do you have plated silver in your buffet that you haul out every Thanksgiving or Christmas and beg the kids to polish so you can eat off it? Julia Moss did too until she found a way to powder coat it in fabulous colors that allow you to repurpose your family heirlooms in a way that you will use them for years to come and actually enjoy lo...
How Nick Kosevich became a player in the craft cocktail industry (ep. 11)
September 18, 2016 14:02 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBNick Kosevich went from Town Talk Diner bartender to hospitalitarian to Minnesota maker. As a partner in Bittercube he helped create and launch the 8 flavors of Bittercube cocktail bitters. What started out as improving on the craft cocktail scene became a movement as they expanded the Bittercube brand identity of these products and helped refine and define the evolving craft cocktail movement in the Twin Cities and beyond.Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, ...
How Chad Gillard helps food producers get to grocery stores (ep. 10)
September 11, 2016 14:02 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBChad Gillard was a food carney turned entrepreneur who saw so many great food products being produced but very few making it to supermarket shelves. How could he take the knowledge he learned about packaging and marketing and help food producers scale their products for the grocery store? Maybe if they collectively shared their ideas and brain space they could shorten the time to get to market. This was the genesis of his food distribution cooperative called Midwest Pantry.Support the show F...