elevateMN
"ElevateMN" is a podcast that celebrates the spirit of rural entrepreneurship in West Central Minnesota, showcasing the remarkable stories of individuals who are making a difference in their communities through innovation and determination. Each episode invites listeners to discover the inspiring journeys of rural entrepreneurs, from farmers to artisans to tech pioneers, as they turn their dreams into reality. Through engaging interviews and insightful discussions, "Elevate" not only shares these uplifting narratives but also provides valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to start their own business. Join us on this journey through the heartland, where resilience, creativity, and a can-do attitude reign supreme.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Equine Inspired Soul w/ Tanya
Episode Title: Healing with Horses – Tanya Dingmann’s Journey with Equine Inspired Soul
Hosted by: Michelle Marotzke, Kandiyohi County Economic Development & Elevate CBA
Guest: Tanya Dingman, Founder o…
FIAFOTO: Capturing Views and Grounding Creativity
Episode Title: FIAFOTO: Capturing Views and Grounding Creativity
Hosted by: Michelle Marotzke, Kandiyohi County Economic Development and Elevate Community Business Academy
Guest: Fernando Alvarado, Own…
Visualizing Progress w/ Willmar Hypnosis
KCED's Elevate Podcast: Featuring Jessica Hansen of Willmar Hypnosis
Host: Michelle Marotzke, Kandiyohi County Economic Development & Elevate Community Business Academy
Guest: Jessica Hansen, Owner of …
Mainstream Boutique
Episode Title: Building a Business with Friendship & Fashion – Mainstream Boutique’s Journey
Hosted by: Jean Geselius, Owner of Ten Oaks Design Studio
Guests:
Dawn Lippert, Co-owner of Mainstream Boutiq…
Elevate Educational Series Ep. 5: Financing Your Business
Hosts:
- Sarah - Business Development Manager, Economic Development Commission, Kandiyohi County
- Michelle - Economic Development Professional, Mid Minnesota Development Commission
Key Topics Discussed:
- Bus…
Elevate Educational Series Ep. 4: Succession Planning
Welcome to the Elevate Podcast - a journey through the Heartland where resilience meets innovation. In this special five-part series, Sarah and Michelle guide you through every crucial step of launch…
Elevate Educational Series Ep. 3: Customer Service Matters!
Hosts:
- Sarah - Business Development Manager for the Economic Development Commission in Kandiyohi County.
- Michelle - Academic Development Professional with the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission.
Episo…
Elevate Educational Series Ep. 2: Know Your Financials!
Hosts:
- Sarah - Business Development Manager, Economic Development Commission, Kandiyohi County
- Michelle - Economic Development Professional, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
Key Topics Discussed:
- Sta…
Elevate Educational Series Ep. 1: It's All Your Business!
Welcome to the Elevate Podcast - where resilience meets innovation in rural Minnesota. In this special five-part series, Sarah and Michelle guide you through every crucial step of launching your own …
Rendezvous Axe Throwing w/ Hans & Victoria
Learn More About Elevate
Sarah Swedberg, the Elevate program manager, celebrates three years of the program with Hans and Victoria, entrepreneurs from the second-ever class. They…
Building Elevate w/ Scott Marquardt
In this episode of "Hi Everybody!", Sarah Swedberg, one of the program managers for Elevate, is joined by Scott Marquardt from Southwest Initiative Foundation, a key champion for Elevate CBA (Communi…
ElevateMN Podcast - Ep. 0 - the intro!
🎙️ elevateMN Podcast 🎙️Ep. 0 - the intro!
What is Elevate? 🎙️
Elevate provides business education and coaching specifically tailored to underserved minority entrepreneurs, with the guiding objective of…