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The show that keeps the conversation going on making our community more inclusive. We talk with leaders that are making a difference for a better Minnesota going forward.
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The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for March 7th, 2026. Guests include Rep. Patty Acomb, Sara Hollie and Steve Thomson.
Sheletta’s favorite part of the show is when Steve Thomson shows up. His phone is coming in loud and clear for Women’s History Month. He and Sheletta talk about the state they leave their house in before embarking on travel. Steve tries to explain how the NFL salary cap works as Sheletta asks about Justin Jefferson restructuring his contract. Steve also gives some advice in purchasing a new computer.
Sara Hollie is the Director of Hennepin County Public Health and she joins Sheletta to talk about a new initiative called Operation Reconnect. Sara says its a coordinated response to make sure that Hennepin County community members have access to services. Sara notes that Operation Metro Surge may be ending but the need for multilayered support will not. To find the support you need, follow the link below!
https://www.hennepincounty.gov/government/projects-initiatives/emergencies/county-federal-response
Rep. Patty Acomb joins the Sheletta Show to talk about how she introduced legislation to rename the Community Solar Program for the late Speaker Emerita, and former Energy Committee chair, Melissa Hortman. Rep. Patty explains what still needs to be done process wise to make this happen. Sheletta asked where this idea came from, Rep. Patty says Melissa herself authored the law that put the program in place.
Rep. Patty shares her stories in knowing and working with Melissa Hortman including serving on the “Wisdom Caucus”. Sheletta asks how serving her district has changed since she started in 2018, Rep. Patty says this past year has been especially tough for obvious reasons and that things have changed since the loss of Speaker Emerita Hortman and Rep. Kari Dziedzic.
The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for March 7th, 2026. Guests include Dr. La Juana Whitmore and Monique Linder.
Monique Linder from OMG Digital Media Solutions joins the Sheletta Show. Monique talks about how she's worried about young people in her community and how their program at the Innovation Lab provides creative and literal safety for young artists in music, theater, art, production, etc. Sheletta asks how people can get involved with the program which includes working on a the film “The Allegory of the making of America”.
https://omgmediasolutions.com/innovation-lab-2026/
OMG Digital Media Solutions is a media, entertainment and technology consulting firm that Monique started in 2014. OMG strives to empower communities through its OMGsims, social constructs rooted in the Arts that nurture and improve the health and wellness of youth and families. OMG Companies’ work is centered around building cultural sustainability in which music and art are essential to human survival and development.
Dr. La Juana Whitmore is the new Executive Director of the FINNNOVATION Institute. Sheletta asks about how she came to be in her position. Dr. Whitmore speaks to her involvement in the FINNOVATION Lab the last few years, what she did working for Target and how she immersed herself in Minnesota’s entrepreneurial ecosystem as she built her own business, La Juana Whitmore Consulting.
Sheletta asks what her goals are in the Executive Director position. La Juana speaks to growing the FINNOVATION Institute’s brand and network beyond Minnesota.
The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for March 7th. 2026. Guests include Yolanda Pierson and Kristi Piehl.
Kristi Piehl is the CEO of Media Minefield and close friend of The Sheletta Show. It’s been a minute since we’ve talked to Kristi but she HAD to come on to address the McDonalds CEO apprehensively eating his own product which has sparked social media responses from some of their direct competitors. Kristi offers a hot take on the situation which shouldn’t surprise us given her expertise in media, branding and social media.
Kristi is adamant in emphasizing authenticity when shaping and communicating your brand. In their second segment they talk about Kristi’s book, Flip Your Script and how the McDonald’s CEO is a great example of cultivating earned media. Sheletta asks Kristi what her intended vision was when writing her book and the positive implications of AI use in media.
https://www.flipyourscriptpodcast.com/
Yolanda Person is a close friend of the show and joins Sheletta again today to be celebrated! Last month she was named President and CEO of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce. This month she was selected to be one of the 2026 Women in Business honorees by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Yolanda speaks to how much it means to be chosen to represent her community and shares the impact her grandmother had on her life. Sheletta talks about how blessed they are to be recognized after generations of Black women and their contributions being purposely forgotten.
The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday February 28th, 2026. Guests include Dr. Quint Lester and Allie Carey.
Allie Carey from Steve Rummler Hope Network joins the Sheletta Show to talk about saving lives and reducing stigma for people who use drugs. Allie talks about what they do at the Steve Rummler Hope Network, all the products/services they offer and how they educate people and spaces. She emphasizes that someone’s survival often depends on others knowing what to do. Whether it's providing test strips to check for fentanyl or training people how to act when they see someone in distress, the Steve Rummler Hope Network is an accessible way for you to get involved in supporting those in your community.
https://steverummlerhopenetwork.org/
Dr. Quintarias Lester is known as “The Joyful Dentist” at his Hilltop Dental practice in Maplewood. He is a frequent guest of the Sheletta Show and we had to get him on for the last day of Children’s Dental Health Month!
Dr. Lester speaks to the necessity of developing good oral hygiene early in a person’s life. That includes check ups! Sheletta asks about what he does to connect with teenagers and how he convinces them to get in the dentist chair. Sheletta also asks about Dr. Lester working with children with special needs, Dr. Lester speaks to meeting each child where they are to create an experience that they can look forward to.
https://www.thehilltopdental.com/
The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday February 28th, 2026. Guests include Roxanne Battle, Teresa Steinmetz. Lindsey also shares some stories and details about her trip to Australia.
Theresa Steinmetz joins Sheletta to talk about the Minnesota Warm Line. Things are heavy in this world and in our community. When things seem too big to deal with on your own you can Call/Text/Chat with a peer support specialist in Minnesota who can connect you with resources but also just be someone to talk to. Calling the Warm Line is free.
Sheletta asks how a typical call goes and what to expect when calling.
Call 651 288 0400, open 7 days a week, 9am-9pm
Text the word SUPPORT 8511
https://namimn.org/peer-to-peer-warmlines/
Roxanne Battle is the VP of Communications at the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota. She is also the author of “Pockets of Joy”, a book that has been in Sheletta’s bag for weeks. Roxanne is down at the Authors of Minnesota Day at Black Garnet Books which is so packed that Roxanne had to hide in a service closet to do our interview in a quiet place.
Sheletta and Roxanne discuss how she found herself involved, what her book means ten years after it was published and how she doesn’t see enough of Sheletta.
https://roxanebattle.com/
The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for Saturday February 28th, 2026. Guests include Brian McDaniel, John Barnes and Kayla Chapman.
Kayla Chapman joins the Sheletta Show to share some details regarding the Hennepin County Lead Hazard Reduction Program. People can apply to get their residence tested and if lead is found for grants up to 15,000 to help fix those lead paint hazards. Kayla shares that homes built before 1978 are especially vulnerable.
Call 612 543 4182 for more details and see if your household qualifies!
John Barnes is world-renowned sculptor and professor at Dillard University in New Orleans. God or fate or boarding pass people brought Sheletta and John together on a plane. Sheletta has decided to create a new awards commission called the “Shimmy” in effort to recognize and honor the Sounds of Blackness after the Grammys decided not to. John is the man who brought Sheletta’s vision to life.
John discusses his beginnings in life and art, how he developed as an artist, who shaped his path and his position at Dillard University.
Brian McDaniel was down at the capitol with Sheletta earlier this week advocating for the growing number of those in need as programs and services continue to be cut.
Sheletta asks Brian to get deep on his company, Momentum Advocacy, and what they do and why they do it. Brian explains that they understand how to navigate the system and make connections with those in power to have important conversations.
In their second segment, Sheletta and Brian discuss the impossibility of separating business from politics or really anything from politics for that matter.
Brian R. McDaniel is an attorney, college professor, stand-up comedian, and Minnesota governmental relations professional with over 25 years of experience working both inside and outside of the Minnesota State Capitol.
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