Shining Light on Minnesota

06/18/2026

Today our host Karissa sat down with Shane Orndorff, opeArchitechne LLCices director of Architechne LLC, for a conversation that covers it all. From his early days working at Best Buy to building a family and then building a brand, Shane’s journey into the world of smart home technology is one you are going to want to hear.

We talked architecture, design, luxury and what that truly means to different people. What it really means to make a smart home actually smart. In home speakers, lighting, AI, and yes we even got into golf simulators. If you love beautiful spaces AND the tech that powers them, this episode is for you.

Stay tuned. Dropping next week 🎤🎙️

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06/04/2026

Are you our next guest? ☀️ We would LOVE to have you on Shining Light on Minnesota! If you have a story to tell and you call Minnesota home, we want to hear it. Whether we come to you or you come to us, sit down with Karissa our host and let’s make it happen. Reach out and get it on the calendar today!

06/03/2026

Shining Light on Minnesota is looking for our next amazing guest! Come sit in the chair next to our host Karissa and let us hear YOUR story. Whether you are a business owner, community leader, or someone doing incredible things right here in Minnesota, we want to shine a light on you!

Get a hold of us today or fill out the form below and let’s make it happen!

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05/20/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED on Shining Light on Minnesota!
This week host Karissa sits down with the incredible Morgan Evans, and let me tell you, this one is a MUST listen! 🙌
Morgan is a biomechanical engineer turned serial MedTech entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded SIX companies. She went from dreaming of becoming a doctor, to working in mergers and acquisitions at Medtronic, to building businesses that are literally changing how we diagnose and treat patients.
She is the CEO of Agitated Solutions, a Minnesota based company developing next level ultrasound imaging tools, and the founder of Avio MedTech Consulting, which helps early stage MedTech startups get to market faster with less risk. She is also a co-founder of Engage Venture Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early stage MedTech companies. The woman does NOT slow down! 🔥
Morgan's story is one of resilience, big vision, and servant leadership and she shares all of it in this episode. Whether you are an entrepreneur, in the medical space, or just love a story about a powerhouse woman building something that matters, this episode is for YOU!
🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JftsS3rh7Vk?si=7kDJuvoLFkTUQIy1
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/09fiCbMiPbsxW4saNR8rBk?si=766f15f94eb4445a
Go give it a listen and show Morgan some love in the comments!
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Shining Light on Minnesota · Episode

05/15/2026

✨ NEW EPISODE ALERT ✨
Today on Shining Light on Minnesota our host, Karissa had the absolute honor of sitting down with Morgan Evans and wow, this woman is the real deal.
Morgan is a Stanford trained biomechanical engineer with an MBA from Kellogg who started her career in the Bay Area, found her way to Medtronic, and has been making waves in Minnesota MedTech ever since.
She is the founder and CEO of Agitated Solutions, a Minnesota based company advancing ultrasound imaging with their Orbis Microbubble Generator already in clinical use in Canada and a U.S. Phase 3 cardiology trial on the way. She also founded Avio MedTech Consultin, built to accelerate MedTech startups faster and smarter. And that is just two of her seven ventures!
Morgan is a 40 Under 40 award winner, a cardiology clinical trial winner on a national level, and she is leading the charge in an industry that has historically been dominated by men. She is out here breaking barriers and building something bigger every single day.
And while she is doing ALL of this she is also raising two young children. A mom on a mission who is literally changing and saving lives at the same time. If that does not inspire you I do not know what will.
She invests in women led ventures, lifts up underrepresented founders, and proves that grit, heart, and bold thinking can truly reshape healthcare for the better.
🎙️ We just wrapped recording and this episode drops next Wednesday. You do not want to miss it.
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04/30/2026

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 DunhamKarissa 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.
It is live right now and you can watch or listen wherever you are:
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hcit-Y__J_M?si=L8o3fvJw0OR9HbFZ
Watch or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46GV1fUfmECHniQT6onAbh?si=_H25hDmkQYCVuiuRk7r_2g
Clear your schedule. Grab your coffee. Get your tissues ready.
This is Shining Light on Minnesota doing exactly what it was made to do. 🌟

Lisa Price #087

04/27/2026

You guys. We have been SO excited to share this one. 💡
In this episode of Shining Light on Minnesota, our host Karissa Dunham got to sit down with one of her actual longtime friends, Lisa Price. They hopped on Zoom and just talked. Karissa has known her for over 35 years, probably closer to 40, and she walked away genuinely moved.
Lisa is originally from Rochester, Minnesota and is now living out in Colorado, and her story? It stopped Karissa in her tracks. We are talking alcoholism, eating disorders, divorce, and coming out the other side of all of it, fueled by love for her daughter. ❤️ Who is gorgeous, just like her mom!
If you have ever faced something that felt impossible and kept going anyway, this episode is going to hit home.
And through every single hard season, Lisa has had the most incredible support system surrounding her. Loving, strong parents and three big brothers and their families who have been cheering her on the whole way. It is the kind of love that makes you tear up a little, honestly. The whole family is amazing.
But what really gets us is where she is now. She is on this beautiful journey of self discovery and finally learning to love who she is. And it is so well deserved.
They literally just recorded this today and we could not wait to tell you it is coming. This is one of those episodes you clear your schedule for. Resilience, strength, and hope, all wrapped up in one real, raw, wonderful conversation.
Do not miss it. Dropping this week. Yes it is Zoom, BUT you have to listen! 🎙️ Karissa will share the link when it drops. There is a nugget in here for everyone.

04/09/2026

n this episode of Shining Light on Minnesota, Karissa Dunham sits down with Felix Kyei Asare, host of the Superhuman Mindset podcast. Felix shares his journey in cybersecurity, bodybuilding, and fatherhood, and how he uses his passions to protect others and inspire growth.

Listen now to hear how purpose, discipline, and impact guide everything he does.

🎧 YouTube: https://youtu.be/LLIdnN7dcCE?si=ZmRx0TppPHwO7GDx

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GKmn0tW3fjB5MxW2teR1E?si=5G1FIsnSQgGpErqTWtTmzg&pi=2XrhBxslQy2vs&t=0

Shining Light on Minnesota · Episode

04/01/2026

On this episode of Shining Lights on Minnesota, Karissa Dunham 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.

🎧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gh_naC2k

🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gdkKAu_