GUESTS

 

Connecting with Amazing People

If These Heels Could Talk is proud to connect our listeners with amazing humans in the business and non-profit worlds. It is these stories that inspire us, inform our decisions, and help us continue to grow. Thank you!

Special Guest Donella Westphal – Jules’ Bistro

Jules’ Bistro is a mainstay of downtown St. Cloud, MN and has been growing immensely since their second owner, Donella Westphal, took over. Perhaps it’s something in the water, or perhaps it has something to do with Donella’s philosophies around leadership, business,...

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Special Guest Sandy Voigt – WBA

Sandy Voigt with the Women’s Business Alliance has decades of experience in business and helping others plan their small businesses. She has seen it all. And the rate of change in the last few years has truly surprised Sandy as much as any of us.  Listen in as...

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Interview with Gail Ivers

Gail Ivers is the Vice President of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. Correction: WAS the Vice President. JoyGenea and Michelle had the pleasure of interviewing Gail in her last week before retiring off to enjoy her flower gardens and world travels.  But what...

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Special Guest Lori Eich from Anna Marie’s Alliance

Special Guest Lori Eich from Anna Marie’s Alliance

Anna Marie’s Alliance is working to end relationship violence and Lori Eich is the phenomenal person in charge of raising money to do just that.  Non-profit development is about helping develop community resources to support an organization, including money but also...

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Special Guest Interview with Daniel Larson

Special Guest Interview with Daniel Larson

Women choosing careers in STEM fields or trades are still few and far between. Why? That’s what Daniel Larson, chair of the St Cloud Area Technical and Community Colleges would like to know. And what he’s dancing to change. You can donate here to support Daniel and...

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Special Guest Interview with Sarah Noble

Special Guest Interview with Sarah Noble

Sarah Noble became a financial planner in an environment that told girls that math and money weren’t for them. And she doesn’t ever want girls to experience that again. Women need to be empowered to run their own financial futures, Sarah says. Listen in as JoyGenea...

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Brilliant Leader Sole Award – Mary Jane Skurat

Brilliant Leader Sole Award – Mary Jane Skurat

  HIGHLIGHTS:    00:51  What is the BLS Award?   04:10  Hairitage Square was built in 1991  05:09  At some point, pandemic opens up a surprising opportunity for other people  06:06  Good location is one factor to consider when establishing a business  07:19  In...

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More Than Flowers. Special Guest Interview with Rhoda Paurus

More Than Flowers. Special Guest Interview with Rhoda Paurus

Flowers are amazing. Getting flowers can make anyone’s day. But what about making and delivering them? Rhoda Paurus has owned St. Cloud Floral for more than a decade. The industry has changed tremendously in that time. Listen in as she talks with Michelle and JoyGenea...

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