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Morgan Evans | Medtronic | Med Tech Entrepreneur #088

🎙️ 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 CEO of Agitated Solutions, developing next level ultrasound imaging tools right here in Minnesota, the founder of Avio MedTech Consulting, and co-founder of Engage Venture Partners. She is building in every direction and she is just getting started! 🔥 Morgan shares her journey through resilience, servant leadership, and big vision thinking. This one will light you up no matter what industry you are in! 🎧 Hit follow so you never miss an episode and share this one with someone who needs to hear it! Keep SHINING LIGHT ☀️ #ShiningLightOnMinnesota #MedTech #WomenEntrepreneurs #Minnesota #Podcast

Lisa Price #087

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 friends they are was something really special to witness. Lisa is originally from Rochester, Minnesota and is now out in Colorado building a beautiful new chapter of her life. And her story? It stopped Karissa in her tracks. Not because it is easy to hear, but because it is so incredibly real and so incredibly brave. Lisa has walked through some of the heaviest things a person can carry. Alcoholism. Eating disorders. Divorce. The kind of storms that can swallow a person whole. And through every single one of them, she kept going. Her daughter, who is absolutely gorgeous just like her mom, was her anchor. That love is woven into every part of who Lisa is and it comes through in every word she speaks. What makes Lisa's story even more beautiful is the village that never left her side. She has the most incredible family. Loving, steady parents and three big brothers and their families who have been in her corner through every hard season, cheering her on, holding her up, and reminding her who she is. That kind of love is rare and it is powerful and honestly it will make you tear up a little. The whole family is just amazing. But here is what really gets us. Where Lisa is right now. She is on this gorgeous, hard-earned journey of self discovery and she is finally, truly learning to love herself. And if you have ever doubted whether that kind of healing is possible, this conversation is going to answer that question for you in the most moving way. This episode is for anyone who has ever faced something that felt impossible and kept going anyway. For anyone who has ever felt lost and wondered if they would find their way back. For anyone who just needs to hear that it is possible to come out the other side softer, stronger, and more yourself than ever before. There is a nugget in this one for everyone. We promise you that. Yes it was recorded on Zoom but please do not let that stop you for even one second because you absolutely have to hear this conversation. Karissa will drop the link as soon as it is live this week. Clear your schedule. Grab your coffee. Get your tissues ready. This is Shining Light on Minnesota doing exactly what it was made to do. 🌟

Hilariia and Trenton | Meet our New Teammates behind the camera #086

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 going on now, plus a little fun Q&A mixed in! These two are seriously so fun and we are lucky to have them on our team! 💛 If you missed it do not worry, stay tuned because the content is coming! 👀

Felix Kyei Asare | Superhuman Mindset #085

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 into his journey with bodybuilding, how he got started, and the discipline behind it, along with the inspiration behind his podcast, focused on “ordinary people who make superhuman decisions.” The conversation highlights fatherhood as Felix opens up about his two children and the powerful moment of holding his son for the first time. He also shares his future projects and his passion for helping the next person who needs it. Listen now to hear how Felix blends purpose, discipline, and impact into everything he does.

Wymond Wong | Twin City Heating and Air #084

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 embracing the mindset that “there is always a resource.” He dives into how humility plays a key role in leadership and why staying open to learning has been critical to his growth. The conversation also explores fatherhood and personal development, as Wymond opens up about raising his children, the importance of being a strong role model, and the things he wishes he had known before becoming a parent. He emphasizes showing up as both a supporter and a positive representation for his kids as they navigate life. Wymond also gets real about the challenges he’s faced in business, including a major setback involving a business partner who betrayed his trust. He shares how he rebuilt from that experience, the mental persistence it required, and how those tough moments shaped his resilience today. Listen now to hear a powerful story of perseverance, humility, and growth and how Wymond leads Twin City Heating, Air, and Electric through both success and adversity.