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Glaze and GritAmy Longtin: Mrs. North Dakota 2020 / Founder & CEO, Tech4Kids (Episode 17)Amy Longtin is an IT professional leader, that invests in leadership of young women in technology and a positive role model for young women in her community. Amy is the Founder and CEO of Tech4Kids, a non-profit designed to repurpose used laptops, Ipads, and MacBooks that are donated to children that do not have access to technology in their home. She is also a Senior Systems Administrator Lead at Tharaldson Hospitality Management.Amy is the current Mrs. North Dakota America, 2020, and is committed to inspire, empower, and give opportunity to women of all ages to help...
2021-03-0223 minGlaze and GritTeri Winkelman: Talent Acquisition Specialist, Bushel (Episode 16)Teri Winkelman is a community leader whose empathy, compassion, and kindness for others is inspiring and deeply humbling. Teri works for Bushel as a Talent Acquisition Specialist where she creates strategy around building future pipelines of talent for the organization as well as assisting with implementation around new strategy around employee engagement and positive company culture. A graduate from North Dakota State University, she spent time traveling various parts of the world before settling back down in Fargo and has visited 14 countries and lived on three different continents. She has worked in several roles in hu...
2021-02-1627 minGlaze and GritNyamal Dei: Founder & Executive Director, Kondial Kel International (Episode 15)Nyamal Dei is a fearless community leader, activist, and visionary. Nyamal is the founder of Kondial Kel International, formerly known as South Sudan READS, a nonprofit focused on improving lives through education and community outreach efforts. Nyamal envisions a world whether everyone has the opportunity to learn and be empowered, especially in her hometown of South Sudan, where illiteracy affects 71 percent of women and girls. Nyamal’s journey of fleeing war, escaping to a refugee camp, coming to the United States as a young child unable to speak English, to now earning her master’s degree at Benedi...
2021-01-2822 minGlaze and GritKarli Moch: Director of Business Development, BIO Girls (Episode 14)Karli Moch is the Director of Business Development with Bio Girls, an impressive nonprofit organization spanning across the Midwest whose focus is building self-worth in girls. She is also the founder of Create Your Crew, a blog where Karli shares her personal experiences with motherhood, relationships, career, and health to provide an inclusive and welcoming space for others. Karli’s journey has taken her on several life altering and life-threatening circumstances, one being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune disease that affects the lower digestive tract. We discuss the need for community, the strength of persevering in the worst of...
2021-01-1223 min
The Mic Is Yours! (95.9 KRFF Post Show)Jessi Woinarowicz Guest CohostJessi is the host of the "Glaze And Grit" podcast. She developed her podcast during the pandemic with focus on telling the real story of some of the great community leaders of Fargo Moorhead. We had a blast having her in studio recently to guest cohost "This Side Of Country" check it out!
2021-01-1014 minGlaze and GritChristy Dauer, Kayla Mediger: North Dakota Women's Business Center (Episode 13)Coffee in one hand, confidence in the other. Christy Dauer and Kayla Mediger are the Strong Women, Strong Coffee duo brought to the Fargo-Moorhead area community by the North Dakota Women’s Business Center (NDWBC). Christy and Kayla’s passions are focused on empowering women in their entrepreneurial journey along with giving their time and talents to local nonprofits, including Furniture Mission. Life changes, shifting goals, and taking risks are on the docket for this conversation with these two powerhouse women. S2:E5 // December 29, 2020"Go after that goal, take th...
2020-12-2922 minGlaze and GritTim Eissinger: CEO, Anne Carlsen Center (Episode 12)Tim Eissinger is the Chief Executive Officer for the Anne Carlsen Center, serving over 4,000 individuals and leading an organization of 700 team members across North Dakota and western Minnesota.Tim is a life-long North Dakotan and has over 35 years in the non-profit sector, where prior to Anne Carlsen he worked in the adolescent residential treatment field. He is known as a servant leader, a trust builder, and a leader with a talent for approaching problems from multiple points of view.Tim resides in Fargo with his wife, Becky, and has two grown daughters. In his limited sp...
2020-12-1526 minGlaze and GritAlissa Leedahl: Labor & Delivery Nurse, Ministry Leader & Volunteer (Episode 11)Alissa Leedahl is one of those women whose calming presence immediately puts you at ease. The kind of woman who walks into relationships with an intentionality to encourage and lift those up around her. Alissa is a labor and delivery nurse at Sanford Health. She also serves as a ministry leader and volunteer with Northview Church, and is mom to three children under the age of five: Jay, Harper, and Jones. In our conversation, Alissa shares the moment where she knew she had to make a pivotal change in her life, to the honest feelings we w...
2020-11-2423 minGlaze and GritTajae Viaene: Chief Flight Instructor with Fargo Jet Center (Episode 10)Continuing the Uncharted theme for Season 2, Tajae Viaene, the Chief Flight Instructor at the Fargo Jet Center, shares her journey on the podcast. With more than 3,000 flight hours and an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate earned, she chooses to focus her energy on teaching our next generation of pilots and flight instructors. Tajae frequently publishes flight training articles, speaks at safety seminars, and spends her free time soaring the air in her very own Cessna 180 taildragger aircraft."If you can find a job where your passion lies, and where you find contentment in inspiring others...you'll n...
2020-11-1021 minGlaze and GritLaken Samis: Operations Director for You Betcha (Episode 09)Laken Samis was so much fun to connect with. Her smile, laugh, and kind demeanor immediately puts you at ease and makes you want to get to know her more. She is mom to Greyson, a real estate agent, and the Operations Director for You Betcha, a Midwest entertainment channel media company taking the internet by storm with their hilarious videos, media content, and You Betcha Radio of what it’s like living in the Midwest. We connected on personal and professional pivots, who she finds her inspiration in, how she works through her anxiety being in a v...
2020-10-2019 minGlaze and GritKarla Rose Hanson: Business Owner and North Dakota State Legislator (Episode 08)There are so many things to admire about Karla Rose Hanson. She is the founder and owner of KRH Communications, is a legislator in the North Dakota State House of Representatives, mom of two boys, smart, community-focused, and driven. Karla Rose Hanson worked at Microsoft and Great Plains Software for 13 years in various communications and marketing roles before starting her own corporate communications business. She co-founded two grassroots public policy advocacy groups and serves on the Fargo Theatre board. Karla is also the Assistant Minority Leader for the North Dakota State House of Representatives and has provided l...
2020-09-3021 minGlaze and GritKathy Schommer: Founder and Owner of Fargo Mom (Episode 07)Kathy Schommer is the founder and owner of Fargo Mom, a locally-focused parenting website that was launched in January 2020 written by Fargo moms, for Fargo moms. Kathy’s professional journey began in marketing and communications along with earning her master’s degree in Social Work. Her work helping children and families, dedicating her time to organizations supporting mothers, along with being a mother herself led to the passion of forming Fargo Mom in 2019. Kathy is an incredibly talented woman, with a drive and passion to ensure all moms feel supported in their journey as a mother...
2020-09-1422 minGlaze and GritSami Fuhrmann: Founder and Owner of Eatwise and Eatwise Food and Journeys Podcast (Episode 06)Hardworking, driven, and passionate are just a few adjectives that come to mind when connecting with Sami Fuhrmann. Sami Fuhrmann is a registered dietitian, owner of EatWise, LLC, and the host/producer of EatWise podcast. Sami graduated from Johnson & Wales with her Associates in Culinary Arts, then continued on to earn her Master’s degree in Science of Nutrition from North Dakota State University. Over the past five years, she has been a practicing dietitian specializing in sports nutrition. By day, she is a dietitian but her heart loves to travel. Sami’s journey...
2020-08-2619 minGlaze and GritApril Stastny: Community Activist, Internal Wholesaler (Episode 05)April Stastny is one of those women who radiates love, joy, and courage. The kind of woman you want to grab a cup of coffee with, cozy up in a comfy chair, and just laugh. A girlfriend you can be real and honest with.April is an Internal Wholesaler for Midland National Life Insurance and is passionate about helping others. She is involved with BigBrother BigSister, YWCA, Churches United, JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), and American Diabetes Association. April’s journey has thrown her several curve balls, one of them being a life changing diagnosis at t...
2020-08-1018 minGlaze and GritBrittany Schank: Air National Guard Servicemember, Owner of Solace Counseling (Episode 04)Brittany Schank is a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Solace Counseling in Fargo, N.D. Brittany is an encourager for those who have lost part of themselves, a listening ear, a hope finder, and a space holder for healing. She believes we need less fixing and more loving, less perfection and more appreciation for who we are, and less criticism and more encouragement around us.Brittany is also a guard member with the North Dakota Air National Guard. With over 14 years of military service, Brittany has achieved the rank of Master Sergeant and serves as...
2020-07-2324 minGlaze and GritJosh Boschee: North Dakota State House Minority Leader (Episode 03)If you’ve lived in the Fargo-Moorhead area for even a quick minute, you’ve probably heard of or ran into Josh Boschee. Josh’s community involvement, social justice activism, and political contributions resonate across party lines. Josh is known as a thoughtful and servant leader, being elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 2012 and serving as House Minority Leader. Along with actively volunteering for a number of nonprofits and serving on numerous boards, including the executive committee for Prairie Public Broadcasting, Josh is a Realtor and business leader with Hatch Realty. Josh is often asked to...
2020-07-0127 min
Glaze and GritMichelle Schumacher: Chief Financial Officer at Stoneridge Software (Episode 02)Michelle Schumacher is a BOSS. Her leadership expansive. Michelle is a thoughtful and diligent leader while being a very active community member and an amazing mother to two beautiful girls. Michelle serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Stoneridge Software, overseeing the financial and IT teams. Prior to Stoneridge, Michelle’s previous work experience included leading teams at Microsoft and Eide Bailly. Michelle’s leadership extends into industry and community, serving on numerous community-driven organizations.
2020-06-1022 minGlaze and GritJessi Woinarowicz & Jenine Killian: Founders of Glaze and Grit (Episode 01)Episode 1 kicks off with the who, the what, and the why from co-hosts Jenine Killian and Jessi Woinarowicz. We discuss why we decided to say yes to a podcast and moving forward with Glaze and Grit, a forum with a mission of sharing the real story behind people's success journey. We will share our journey - the highs along with the messiness, and a preview of what’s to come. In this episode, we embrace the imperfections of starting something new and the learning opportunities to continually do better. We smile, laugh, and cry with the stories in...
2020-05-2526 min