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Rochester Rising Podcast

Rochester Rising Podcast

Hosted by Rochester Rising

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Episodes

81

Latest episode

Apr 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Amplifying stories of Rochester, MN entrepreneurs through original, insightful content.

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April 29, 2026

Episode 333: Denise Frey of 4Youth LLC

Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Denise Frey, of 4Youth LLC, a professional drug prevention program. If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.Learn more about 4Youth LLC. Donate

March 18, 2026

Episode 332: Dara Kautz of Socius Design Shop & Lifestyle Boutique

Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Dara Kautz, owner of Socius Design Shop & Lifestyle Boutique. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.Learn more about Socius Design Shop & Lifestyle Boutique. Donate

February 18, 2026

Episode 331: Ginger & Kennis Knapp of Ama La Vita

Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Ginger and Kennis Knapp,  who own and run a local boutique, Ama La Vita. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.Learn more about Ama La Vita. Donate

November 26, 2025

Episode 330: Grassroots Growth Observations with Amanda Leightner

Episode 330: Grassroots Growth Observations with Amanda Leightner Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local business owners and insights into our local entrepreneurial ecosystem! Today on the podcast we’re chatting with our Executive Director,  Amanda Leightner, about the key observations from our Grassroots Growth - Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times event in October of this year. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.You can read the full Grassroots Growth: Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times Learning Report here. Donate

November 12, 2025

Episode 329: Becky Montpetit of Rochester Local

Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Becky Montpetit,  owner of Rochester Local - a blog featuring content on everything from locally-focused resources and guides to parenting, parks, camps, schools, product reviews, local activities, events round-ups, and more. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.Learn more about Rochester Local. Donate

October 15, 2025

Episode 328: Donna Unseth of Unseth Woodwork

Next in the series we’re chatting with CO.STARTERS graduate Donna Unseth about her business, Unseth Woodwork. If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.You can check out Donna’s work on her Instagram or Facebook pages. Donate

September 24, 2025

Episode 327: Molly Althoff

Next in the series we’re chatting with Molly Althoff, an abstract artist who utilizes a variety of mediums to create bold, colorful pieces evoking curiosity and imaginative play. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.You can check out Molly’s art on her Instagram page @molly.althoff or in person at Threshold Arts. She will additionally have art on display at 125 LIVE in October. Donate

September 10, 2025

Episode 326: Devon Hugdahl of Permanent Press

Next in the series we’re chatting with Devon Hugdahl about his screen printed poster business, Permanent Press . Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.Permanent PressDonate

September 3, 2025

Episode 325: Carmen Tiffany of Brite Design Studio

To kick off the series, we’re chatting with Carmen Tiffany, the artist behind Brite Design Studio and a recent incubator graduate. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.Brite Design StudioDonate

July 31, 2025

Episode 324: Juliana Silva, Director of Startup Support at Collider Foundation

Next up in the series, we’re chatting with Collider’s own Director of Startup Support, Juliana Silva. Thanks for listening! If you find value in this podcast, please consider donating and lending support to Collider’s efforts to share the stories of Rochester entrepreneurs and inspire others on their journey.Collider Community Incubator ProgramDonate

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