Shining Light on Minnesota

08/21/2026

**Shining Light on Minnesota**

Today our host Karissa sat down and recorded via Zoom with Aaron Golub, the first legally blind Division I football player in history, who suited up for Tulane University. 🏈

Aaron shared what it took to get on that field and what life looks like now as a speaker, a coach, and a mentor to people chasing big goals of their own.

He was open about the obstacles and challenges he still faces every single day, and how he keeps showing up optimistic anyway. Setting the goal is one thing. Staying in it long enough to reach your full potential is another.

This is one you do not want to miss.

🎙️ New episode drops next Wednesday!

In the meantime, catch our other episodes here:

🔗 YouTube: youtube.com/
🔗 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7GPQtQlxAh2nfxGhn6vlfz
🔗 Our website: ShiningLightOnMinnesota.com

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08/19/2026

IT'S HERE! 🚨🎉

A little delayed, but the Shining Light on Minnesota website is OFFICIALLY LIVE and we could not be more pumped!

ShiningLightonMinnesota.com

It is your ONE STOP SHOP for everything Shining Light:

🎙️ EVERY episode, always up to date

📩 Contact us right from the site

🔗 ALL of our socials in one spot

And the best part? Want to be on the show?! Click "BE A GUEST" and tell us your story! We are always hunting for the next incredible Minnesota story to shine a light on and it could be YOURS.

GO CHECK IT OUT! Then follow, share, and tell a friend. LET'S GO! ☀️🔥

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Shining Light on Minnesota, hosted by Karissa Dunham, is a podcast that shines a light on the hardworking and innovative local businesses in the state of Minnesota. The show features interviews with business owners from a variety of industries, delving into their humble beginnings and the challenges...

08/19/2026

PART 2 IS HERE 🚨

We went onsite with Leo Sandoval for the second half of his Shining Light on Minnesota episode, and this one hits different.

Karissa took the mic on location at Sandaval Services LLC and Integrity Dream Home LLC to see where the vision actually comes to life.

🏗️ Behind the scenes at both businesses
🔨 What Integrity Dream Home is building for Minnesota families
💪 How Leo turned a hard past into two thriving companies
🙏 Humility, grace, and the mindset that keeps him going
✨ What is next for Leo and his team

Part 1 told you his story. Part 2 shows you what he built with it.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/-moe2PBcB20
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71IBREBKxGD3j93rw3VnE9

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Shining Light on Minnesota · Episode

08/13/2026

NEW EPISODE DROP 🚨

Part one with Leo Sandoval is LIVE and this one will stick with you.

Our host Karissa Katherine sat down with Leo Sandoval, owner of Sandoval Services LLC and Integrity Dream Home LLC, to talk humility and what it means to be truly humbled by your past. Leo opened up about going from juvie to prison to dealing drugs, and how everything changed when he found God and received the grace of a judge who believed in him. That second chance led him to his real passions and to building two businesses as a mission minded entrepreneur.

Leo shared the vision God has placed on his heart to serve our community and his passion for showing that no one is beyond redemption. If his story helps even one person believe their past does not define their future, every time he shares it is worth it. 🙏

If you are looking for help, it can be found. Leo is living proof. 💯

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jTFW_WmxHqg
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qOw7RSc5B6mVX4mWQUtkj

Part two drops NEXT WEEK when we go onsite to Sandaval Services and Integrity Dream Home to see it all in action. Stay tuned!

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08/07/2026

On today's recording of Shining Light on Minnesota, our host Karissa Katherine sat down with Leo Sandoval, and this conversation is one that will stick with you.

We talked humility and what it means to be truly humbled by your past. Leo opened up about his journey from juvie to prison to dealing drugs, and how everything changed when he found God and received the grace of a judge who believed in him. That second chance helped him discover his real passions and step into life as a mission minded entrepreneur.

Leo shared the vision God has placed on his heart to serve our community, and his passion for showing that no one is beyond redemption. His hope is that if his story helps even one person believe their past does not define their future, then every time he shares it is worth it. The resilience, motivation, and intention he brings to everything he does is inspiring.

If you are looking for help, it can be found. Leo is living proof.

This episode drops NEXT WEEK. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, catch up on our other episodes:

🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7GPQtQlxAh2nfxGhn6vlfz
📺 YouTube: youtube.com/

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07/28/2026

NEW EPISODE DROP 🚨

This one hits deep, friends. Today on Shining Light on Minnesota, Karissa sat down with Jason Lee, a Minnesota veteran, a true helper, and a man on a mission to serve those who served alongside him. 🇺🇸

We go into it all:

🎖️ His military journey and life after service

❤️ The nonprofit he is launching to support veterans and their families

🦅 How he lifts up the veteran community through The Eagle Network

💼 His next mission: Jason is seeking his next career opportunity in supply chain, logistics, and operations. If your company is hiring, reach out and let’s connect this incredible veteran with his next chapter!

Grab the tissues. This story will move you and stay with you.

🎧 Watch or stream it NOW:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kdsWwUHDFxU?is=cpqgsPTngrMCi4w8

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uCvXeQ26qfgiS9XWI7GOV?si=jmsHU5z8RzWsl4HrfzwQdw&utm_source=copy-link

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Shining Light on Minnesota · Episode

07/22/2026

New episode alert! 🎙️

The latest episode of Shining Light on Minnesota just dropped, and this one is packed with industry insight.

Our host Karissa sat down with Barbara Brick-Switzer from Henricksen and Allsteel, along with special guest Bob Batley, who joined us from Philadelphia.

The conversation centers on wall systems, from acoustic walls that manage sound and privacy to glass solutions that keep spaces open and bright. We also dig into supply and demand, what the industry is looking forward to, and a little bit of everything in between.

If you work in construction, design, or commercial spaces, this episode is for you. Take a listen!

▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/b7T752kVHSk?si=uwaS85XKhtY7aSue
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WwDXbUSi0hTUqTopEvxWC?si=jDcza0FbTReDszwW2A0LUA

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07/16/2026

🎙️ We just wrapped an awesome recording of Shining Light on Minnesota!

Today our host Karissa sat down with Barbara Brick-Switzer from Henricksen and Allsteel, plus a special guest, Bob Bartley who joined us all the way from Philadelphia!

The big star of the conversation? Wall systems. We took a deep dive into their acoustic walls and glass wall solutions and how these systems are changing the way spaces are designed. Flexible, beautiful, sound smart, and built to adapt as businesses grow. So cool to hear how much thought goes into every panel!

We also talked supply and demand, what people are looking forward to in the industry, and honestly a little bit of everything!

Stay tuned, this episode drops NEXT WEEK! 🎧

Catch up on past episodes here:
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7GPQtQlxAh2nfxGhn6vlfz
▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/

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07/14/2026

What if a business gave away 100% of its profits to fight human trafficking? Steph Page built one that does. 💯

Our host Karissa sat down with Stephanie, writer, speaker, and Co-Founder of Stories Foundation and Storyteller Cafe in Blaine, for the newest episode of Shining Light on Minnesota.

What started as a car ride conversation in 2012 is now a cafe that funds the fight against human trafficking while providing jobs, job training, and housing for survivors. This is what using business for good looks like, and every leader should hear this conversation. 🎙️ Full episode out now:

📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/ESDRaOFYJTs?si=DtuiQ9mS28BnoCGP
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2drR6TqtNtFyFqjd2lr8GR?si=aniXYiYoTY-uxj887i0bTA

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