Rapids Brewing has quickly become a staple in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and Bill’s journey from college sketches of breweries to leading a successful establishment highlights the importance of passion and perseverance. You'll learn how quality, creativity, and community values are at the heart of their mission, creating memorable experiences for every guest. Bill shares a compelling story about the nostalgic significance of their building, an old theater, and how it resonates with the community, turning it into a place where memories are made.

Rapids Brewing Company: https://www.facebook.com/rapidsbrewingco

Understanding the evolution of Rapids Brewing is essential for any entrepreneur or community member looking to foster growth and resilience. This episode is a testament to how a shared vision can transform a community and create lasting impact. Perfect for anyone interested in business development, community building, or the craft beer scene.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction to Rapids Brewing Company
(05:30) Bill Martinetto’s journey from college to craft brewing
(12:15) The Surly Bill and its impact on Minnesota breweries
(18:00) Community focus and high-quality offerings
(23:45) Navigating challenges during the pandemic
(30:00) Creating memorable experiences for guests

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Bridger Hopkins leads Bridge Out Ahead Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Start here: https://bridgeoutahead.northernmnre.com/
Contact the team: https://bridgeoutahead.northernmnre.com/contact/

ABOUT BRIDGE OUT AHEAD
Bridge Out Ahead is the podcast exploring what's under construction in life, business, and community. The detours, the rebuilds, and the vision still ahead. Bridger sits down with business owners, builders, and community leaders to unpack what it actually takes to build a life and work that lasts. If you're interested in business, leadership, personal growth, community impact, or navigating seasons of change, this show is for you.

CONNECT WITH BRIDGER
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomesWithHopkins/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgerh/

SHOW CREDITS
This episode is brought to you by Bridge Out Ahead Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate. Getting you home.
Theme music: "We're Making Good Time" by Jed LaPlant (Wild Horses)

Brad’s journey is a testament to resilience and purpose. He shares how his early life experiences shaped his commitment to helping others navigate their financial challenges. You’ll discover valuable insights, including the importance of building a strong financial foundation, strategies for effective client engagement, and the pivotal moments that led Brad to establish his financial advisory firm. One compelling story reveals how a simple conversation during a family trip ignited his passion for financial advising, illustrating the power of mentorship and seizing opportunities.

Understanding how to align faith with finances isn't just beneficial; it’s essential. Ignoring this intersection could mean missing out on opportunities for growth and fulfillment. This episode empowers you to take control of your financial journey, ensuring that your money aligns with your beliefs and ambitions.

Guest:

Brad Nelson is the founder and chief stewardship officer of Providence Financial Advisors, known for his commitment to integrating faith-based principles into financial planning.
Email: info@providencefa.com

Phone: 218-326-0068

Website: www.providencefa.com

Social: https://www.facebook.com/ProvidenceFinancialAdvisors

FOR MORE BRIDGE OUT AHEAD

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BUYING OR SELLING IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA?

Bridger Hopkins leads Bridge Out Ahead Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Start here: https://bridgeoutahead.northernmnre.com/

Contact the team: https://bridgeoutahead.northernmnre.com/contact/

ABOUT BRIDGE OUT AHEAD

Bridge Out Ahead is the podcast exploring what's under construction in life, business, and community. The detours, the rebuilds, and the vision still ahead. Bridger sits down with business owners, builders, and community leaders to unpack what it actually takes to build a life and work that lasts. If you're interested in business, leadership, personal growth, community impact, or navigating seasons of change, this show is for you.

CONNECT WITH BRIDGER

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomesWithHopkins/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgerh/

SHOW CREDITS

This episode is brought to you by Bridge Out Ahead Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate.

Theme music: "We're Making Good Time" by Jed LaPlant

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/klockowbrewing/

Timestamps:
(00:08) - Introduction to Andy Klockow and Klockow Brewing Company
(02:09) - Andy’s background: from dentistry to music to brewing
(04:33) - Transition from hobby brewing to professional craft brewing
(10:14) - How Andy grew the brewery and navigated licensing hurdles
(12:16) - Identifying community needs to start a brewery
(17:04) - The layout of the brewery and equipment setup
(20:04) - Scaling production with a canning line
(23:49) - Managing business changes and market demands

FOR MORE BRIDGE OUT AHEAD
Website: https://www.bridgeoutahead.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgeoutaheadpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Bridge-Out-Ahead/

BUYING OR SELLING IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA?
Bridger Hopkins leads Bridge Out Ahead Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Start here: https://bridgeoutahead.northernmnre.com/
Contact the team: https://bridgeoutahead.northernmnre.com/contact/

ABOUT BRIDGE OUT AHEAD
Bridge Out Ahead is the podcast exploring what's under construction in life, business, and community. The detours, the rebuilds, and the vision still ahead. Bridger sits down with business owners, builders, and community leaders to unpack what it actually takes to build a life and work that lasts. If you're interested in business, leadership, personal growth, community impact, or navigating seasons of change, this show is for you.

CONNECT WITH BRIDGER
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomesWithHopkins/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgerh/

SHOW CREDITS
This episode is brought to you by Bridge Out Ahead Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate. Getting you home.
Theme music: "We're Making Good Time" by Jed LaPlant

Full Video: https://youtu.be/2Hne27-f_h0

Key Topics

• Goozie’s personal story and overcoming adversity
• Fight preparation and training routines for MMA fighters
• Mental strategies for fight night and career longevity
• Financial literacy and wealth management for fighters

Resources:

Speakpreneur Program by Paul Getter - https://speakpreneur.com/

Odd Smoker MMA Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtauYXQGNWU

Goozie Hines Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hinesgoozie/

FOR MORE BRIDGE OUT AHEAD

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🎧 ABOUT BRIDGE OUT AHEAD Bridge Out Ahead is the podcast where we explore what’s under construction in life, business, and community — the detours, rebuilds, and the vision still ahead.

🎵 SHOW CREDITS This episode of Bridge Out Ahead is brought to you by Bridge Out Ahead Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate. Getting you home. Theme music: “We’re Making Good Time” by Jed LaPlant Host Bridger Hopkins is the Team Leader of Bridge Out Ahead Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate, based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Alongside his work in real estate, Bridger sits down with business owners, builders, and community leaders to unpack what it actually takes to build a life and work that lasts.

If you are interested in business, personal growth, leadership, community impact, or navigating seasons of change, this podcast is for you.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Northern Minnesota, visit https://bridgeoutahead.northernmnre.com/ Bridger Hopkins Facebook (Realtor & creator): https://www.facebook.com/HomesWithHopkins/

Bridger Hopkins Instagram (Realtor & creator): https://www.instagram.com/bridgerh/ Contact page for Bridge Our Ahead Real Estate: https://bridgeoutahead.northernmnre.com/contact/

MMA, Fight Training, Financial Literacy, Personal Development, MMA Fighter, UFC, Mental Toughness, Fighter's Life, Beyond the Cage, Success Stories Goozie Hines Blog Post

With backgrounds in IT, dental hygiene, and music, this creative team took the road less traveled to build a remote-first real estate media company that spans from Florida to Northern Minnesota. 

On this episode of Bridge Out Ahead, Bridger sits down with Cre Larson, a powerhouse in mental health advocacy whose story weaves together faith, grit, and a deep commitment to serving others. As Executive Director of First Call for Help, Cre has spent more than 30 years walking alongside individuals and families in their hardest moments—turning her own personal loss into a mission to bring hope and healing.

From her early days in social services to leading an agency that now impacts communities across Minnesota, Cre shares how faith, vision, and a “never quit” mindset have carried her through life’s toughest seasons. Her journey is proof that even in the face of tragedy, something powerful can be built.

Key Topics Covered:

Faith in Action: How Cre turned the loss of her infant son into a lifelong calling

Daily Grounding Practices: Gratitude, prayer, and the 0–10 depression self-check Leading Through Change: Navigating shifting funding and community needs Vision & Legacy: How First Call for Help is shaping the future of mental health in Minnesota Breaking Stigma: Why she calls herself “1 in 4” in the mental health conversation.

🛠️ Toolbox Takeaway: Life is always under construction—build with intention Strong foundations come from gratitude, faith, and community You can’t pour from an empty cup —self-check daily and protect your energy. ✨ If you’ve ever faced loss, led through change, or wanted to better understand the heart of mental health advocacy, this conversation will inspire you to keep building—one step, one choice, and one act of service at a time.

In this episode, we unpack the zig-zag of Adrianne’s career, diving into the lessons she learned about persistence, self-discovery, and the power of finding work that actually clicks. If you’ve ever felt like nothing is working, this story will remind you that sometimes it takes trying everything before the right path reveals itself.

Key Topics Covered:

The career detours that taught Adrianne resilience and self-awareness How LinkedIn became the platform that opened new doors The mindset shifts that turned “failure” into stepping stones Strategies for identifying work that aligns with your strengths and values Advice for anyone feeling stuck or lost in their career path

When life unraveled, Jessica didn’t set out to be strong—she just wanted to make sense of the pain.

What began as journal entries in the thick of grief after child loss and illness, fear during a pandemic, and chronic illness through slowly became the foundation of her writing. In this conversation, she shares how loss reshaped her view of purpose, creativity, and what it truly means to heal.

This isn’t a story about triumph. It’s about transformation—about learning to look beyond yourself when everything falls apart, and finding beauty and purpose in what remains. 

This conversation looks at what’s under construction in the life of a fighter: the mindset, the discipline, the sacrifices, and the quiet parts of the journey most people never get to see.

Bridger guides the episode through questions like:

• What does a day in the life of Goozie actually look like?

• How does he approach training from a mental and emotional standpoint—not just the physical drills?

• Is fighting his full-time world, or does he balance other work alongside it?

• What do people get wrong about fighters and the culture around MMA?

• How does his identity as a fighter shape his relationships, discipline, and role in the community?

If you’re interested in the mindset behind high-level performance—or you simply want to understand the humanity behind stepping into the cage—this conversation gives you a grounded, thoughtful look at the person behind the fighter.

Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. And drop a comment below with the topics or guests you’d love to hear next.

On this episode of Bridge Out Ahead, Bridger sits down with Cre Larson, a powerhouse in mental health advocacy whose story weaves together faith, grit, and a deep commitment to serving others. As Executive Director of First Call for Help, Cre has spent more than 30 years walking alongside individuals and families in their hardest moments—turning her own personal loss into a mission to bring hope and healing.

From her early days in social services to leading an agency that now impacts communities across Minnesota, Cre shares how faith, vision, and a “never quit” mindset have carried her through life’s toughest seasons. Her journey is proof that even in the face of tragedy, something powerful can be built.

Key Topics Covered:

Faith in Action: How Cre turned the loss of her infant son into a lifelong calling

Daily Grounding Practices: Gratitude, prayer, and the 0–10 depression self-check Leading Through Change: Navigating shifting funding and community needs Vision & Legacy: How First Call for Help is shaping the future of mental health in Minnesota Breaking Stigma: Why she calls herself “1 in 4” in the mental health conversation.

🛠️ Toolbox Takeaway: Life is always under construction build with intention Strong foundations come from gratitude, faith, and community You can’t pour from an empty cup self-check daily and protect your energy. ✨ If you’ve ever faced loss, led through change, or wanted to better understand the heart of mental health advocacy, this conversation will inspire you to keep building one step, one choice, and one act of service at a time.

We talk calling vs. career, how delays became preparation, and why excellence doesn’t have to mean burnout. By the end, you’ll see why Roots & Wings isn’t just another daycare—it’s workforce infrastructure with trails, faith, and high standards at its core.

From running her family’s furniture store as a teen to navigating 17 years in banking, Jenny’s journey is full of pivots—and purpose. Today, she leads with heart and hustle in the world of title work, balancing motherhood, leadership, and legacy.

• Title Work 101: What it actually is—and why it matters more than you think
• Career Leaps: Making bold moves after nearly two decades in banking
• Staying Grounded: How to lead when life feels chaotic
• Legacy Building: What Jenny hopes to pass on to her daughters and her Minnesota community
• Real Talk: Burnout, curveballs, and the joy of the “messy middle”

• Honesty wins
• Hard isn’t bad—it’s where the best work gets done
• Be the problem solver people can count on

✨ If you’re someone who’s building something meaningful—through challenge, change, and a whole lot of heart—this episode is for you.

From personal triumphs over unimaginable loss to leading a team that serves communities across the state, Cre opens up about her journey, the challenges of mental health work, and the resilience that fuels her mission. Listeners will hear about the programs, partnerships, and people behind First Call for Help, as well as ways to get involved and support this vital work.

Whether you’re passionate about mental health, community service, or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes of a long-standing nonprofit, this episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes the first step forward is simply asking for help.

Key Takeaways:

• The inspiring story behind First Call for Help and its 51-year legacy.

• How Cre’s personal experiences shaped her lifelong dedication to mental health advocacy.

• Real-world impact: programs, partnerships, and stories that show why this work matters.

• Insights on resilience, faith, and self-care in the high-stakes world of mental health services.

• Opportunities to support, volunteer, or partner with First Call for Help.

Connect with Cre Larson & First Call for Help:

• Website: firstcall211.net

• Phone: 218-326-8565

Jen opens up about her own winding path — from early dreams to major detours, returning to college as an adult, and finding her calling in helping rural students build futures that actually fit their lives. Her story is honest, grounded, and packed with the kind of perspective you only get from living it.

Together, Bridger and Jen dig into what grit and resilience really look like in rural communities, the unseen strengths young people already carry, and how the Blandin Foundation is helping students navigate opportunity without losing their sense of place.

You’ll walk away feeling seen, inspired, and ready to rethink what success after high school can truly look like.

In this episode you’ll hear: 🚧 How setbacks can become turning points 🚧 What grit actually looks like in rural communities 🚧 Why resilience is more than bouncing back 🚧 How the Blandin Foundation helps students build meaningful futures 🚧 The strengths rural youth have that most people overlook

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From running her family’s furniture store as a teen to navigating 17 years in banking, Jenny’s journey is full of pivots—and purpose. Today, she leads with heart and hustle in the world of title work, balancing motherhood, leadership, and legacy.

• Title Work 101: What it actually is—and why it matters more than you think
• Career Leaps: Making bold moves after nearly two decades in banking
• Staying Grounded: How to lead when life feels chaotic
• Legacy Building: What Jenny hopes to pass on to her daughters and her Minnesota community
• Real Talk: Burnout, curveballs, and the joy of the “messy middle”

• Honesty wins
• Hard isn’t bad—it’s where the best work gets done
• Be the problem solver people can count on

✨ If you’re someone who’s building something meaningful—through challenge, change, and a whole lot of heart—this episode is for you.

In this episode we take you inside the heart and mind of Cre Larson—mental health advocate, Executive Director of First Call for Help, and a voice of unshakable hope. In this sneak peek, Cre shares how life’s hardest moments shaped her calling, and why she believes every story deserves to be told and holds the power to help someone else heal.

Trigger Warning Before Listening: Depression, Child loss. 

In this episode, Grand Rapids firefighter and Fire Fitness owner Sam Karkela shares how service, teamwork, and resilience shaped both his time on the fireline and his journey as a small-business owner.

We dig into the story behind Fire Fitness — from its roots in community restoration to the lessons learned through setbacks, growth, and grit. Sam opens up about how losing a corporate job during COVID became the spark for something far more impactful: a gym built on purpose, people, and pride.

🚒 Inside this episode:

• How a 2019 firehouse open house changed Sam’s entire life path
• Why “someone somewhere is having a harder day” fuels his daily mindset
• The hidden challenges of running a community-centered gym
• What Fire Fitness is really building beyond the walls of the gym

Whether you’re chasing personal strength, leading a team, or building a business that actually makes a difference, this one will leave you fired up.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more real stories about life, work, and what’s under construction in our communities.

From long days in hospitality to the leap into ownership, Kyle and Amanda share the real road behind building a restaurant from the ground up: the planning, the financial pressure, the doubt, the invisible labor, and the perseverance it takes to keep showing up when most restaurants don’t survive the first few years.

This conversation goes beyond food.

We talk about:

What it actually means to run a from-scratch kitchen

The realities of restaurant economics diners rarely see

Why service and remembering someone’s name can matter more than a perfect plate

The emotional toll of entrepreneurship — and what keeps you grounded when the pressure peaks

Building a business that serves both craft and community

Kyle opens up about his culinary philosophy, the chefs who shaped him, and the trends he’d gladly leave behind. Amanda shares what intentional hospitality looks like in practice — and why being a gathering place comes with responsibility.

We also dig into:

What’s still under construction for The Pines

How northern Minnesota’s food scene is evolving

The legacy they hope to build beyond the restaurant itself

Plus, we end with our required Toolbox Takeaway, rapid-fire food debates, and a fun game we’re calling “Among the Pines.” If you care about craftsmanship, small-town entrepreneurship, community-driven business, or what it really takes to build something meaningful — this episode is for you.

🎧 ABOUT BRIDGE OUT AHEAD Bridge Out Ahead is the podcast where we explore what’s under construction in life, business, and community — the detours, rebuilds, and the vision still ahead.

Timbercraft Homes President, Earl Williams is back, and we're going straight into the trenches.

If you're in construction, thinking about starting a build company, or wondering why your margins disappeared—this is for you.

What we cover: Where time actually goes in a modern custom home business

The "value" decisions that become long-term costs

Which trades control your schedule in 2025

The one change that cut callbacks in half

Local housing problems and practical solutions

Where the custom home business is headed next Bottom line: Good design is what you stop apologizing for after move-in.

Spec homes don't have to be soulless.

Earl's pulling back the curtain on what's working now—and what's not worth the fight anymore.

Bridge Out Ahead — digging into what's under construction in life, business, and community. Brought to you by Legacy Bridge Real Estate, brokered by Grand Properties. 🎵 "We're Making Good Time" by Jed LaPlant | Host: Bridger Hopkins

In this episode, we talk about what happens when life doesn’t just fall apart — it keeps falling apart. Jessica opens up about navigating tragedy, rediscovering her voice, and why true purpose often begins where self-sufficiency ends.

• Surviving the seasons no one prepares you for

• The difference between strength and isolation

• How motherhood reshaped her healing process

• Turning personal pain into something that serves others

This isn’t a conversation about “moving on.” It’s about moving forward — slowly, stubbornly, and with your story in hand.

If Jessica’s journey resonates, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with someone who might be standing at their own turning point.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of grief, loss, and trauma. Please listen with care and step away if needed. 👷 ROAD CREW CHECK-IN → What’s a moment that forced you to rebuild? Drop it in the comments — someone else might need to hear it.

WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS: How Brett Thinks About Marketing (Even When He Said He “Wasn’t a Marketing Guy”)

The Anatomy of Earthworks Social Content

Brett’s Workflow for Capturing It All

The Marketing ROI of Showing Up Online

Lessons for Other Small-Town, High-Skill Operators and so much more.

If you’re in a hands-on business—earthworks, landscaping, construction—this episode shows you the exact content strategy that actually moves the needle. Brett proves you can grow your business just by documenting what you already do.

He followed the nudge, trusted his wife’s encouragement, and went all-in on creating a company rooted in integrity, hard work, and damn good results. If you’ve ever felt that pull toward a bigger life, this one’s going to hit home.

Tap in, listen close, and let Brett remind you: the life you want is built one brave decision at a time. This week's Guest: Brett Mohler of Yeti Earthworks LLC

Topics Covered:

• Leah’s journey as a single mother of six and new grandmother

• Running a business in the male-dominated field of architectural design

• Balancing family, long-distance running, and nonprofit work

• Lessons learned from setbacks, unexpected turns, and personal growth

• Strategies for building resilient businesses and meaningful communities

• Insights on work-life integration and managing high-demand responsibilities Listen in to hear Leah’s story of resilience, creativity, and community-building—and discover lessons you can apply to your own journey in business and life.

MORE WILD HORSES: Website: https://www.wildhorsesmn.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wildhorsesmn/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildhorsesmn/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildhorsesmn

Spotify Artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5uUudUq1Ignnm2v3BMX88D

. . . . No matter the detours you encounter, the road ahead is still yours to build.

Host Bridger Hopkins is the Team Leader of Legacy Bridge Real Estate, brokered by Pemberton Real Estate, based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Alongside his work in real estate, Bridger sits down with business owners, builders, and community leaders to unpack what it actually takes to build a life and work that lasts.

If you are interested in business, personal growth, leadership, community impact, or navigating seasons of change, this podcast is for you.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Northern Minnesota, visit https://www.legacybridgere.com/

Bridger Hopkins Facebook (Realtor & creator): https://www.facebook.com/HomesWithHopkins/

Bridger Hopkins Instagram (Realtor & creator): https://www.instagram.com/bridgerh/

Contact page for Legacy Bridge Real Estate: https://www.legacybridgere.com/contact/

Joe’s story begins in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where early loss and hardship forced him to grow up fast. Those formative years didn’t harden him — they sharpened his sense of responsibility, discipline, and care for others. What followed was a path rooted in service, leading him into law enforcement and K9 handling, where protecting people became more than a job — it became a calling.

But life doesn’t always move in straight lines.

In this conversation, Joe shares how his drive to serve eventually expanded beyond the badge, inspiring the creation of Top Dog Fuel, a company reshaping convenience for working people across northern Minnesota. What started as an answer to a practical problem became a business built on reliability, trust, and showing up for others — the same values that shaped his career in public service.

We talk about:

• Growing up in Grand Rapids and the early chapters that shaped his outlook

• How loss and adversity forged a deep sense of responsibility

• The moment service became part of his identity

• What drew him to law enforcement and K9 work

• How ambition evolved into entrepreneurship with Top Dog Fuel

This is a grounded, honest conversation about how resilience is built — not in grand moments, but through steady choices, discipline, and a commitment to serve wherever you’re planted. 

In this episode of Bridge Out Ahead, host Bridger Hopkins sits down with Earl Williams, President of Timbercraft Homes, to share his journey from hands-on builder to visionary leader, and how putting principle before profit has guided every decision.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Earl’s early years: from setting trusses with his grandpa to running a custom home business The pivotal “basement-to-breakthrough” week during the Great Recession Lessons from near-shutdown moments and 3,500+ hours of hard work

Why payroll teaches more about leadership than any book The shift from “detail guy” to visionary and what it takes to lead a modern construction company

How principle before profit influences project selection, team culture, and long-term success

Who Should Watch: Entrepreneurs navigating business challenges Builders and construction professionals looking for leadership insight Anyone interested in resilient small business strategies and visionary thinking

Practical Takeaways: Earl shares his Principle Filter, a weekly Visionary/Integrator rhythm, and a one-page top sheet for aligning subs, budgets, and schedules—tools you can implement in your own business or projects.

When life unraveled, Jessica didn’t set out to be strong—she just wanted to make sense of the pain.

What began as journal entries in the thick of grief after child loss and illness, fear during a pandemic, and chronic illness through slowly became the foundation of her writing. In this conversation, she shares how loss reshaped her view of purpose, creativity, and what it truly means to heal.

This isn’t a story about triumph. It’s about transformation—about learning to look beyond yourself when everything falls apart, and finding beauty and purpose in what remains. 

In this episode, we unpack the zig-zag of Adrianne’s career, diving into the lessons she learned about persistence, self-discovery, and the power of finding work that actually clicks. If you’ve ever felt like nothing is working, this story will remind you that sometimes it takes trying everything before the right path reveals itself.

Key Topics Covered:

The career detours that taught Adrianne resilience and self-awareness How LinkedIn became the platform that opened new doors The mindset shifts that turned “failure” into stepping stones Strategies for identifying work that aligns with your strengths and values Advice for anyone feeling stuck or lost in their career path

Tia’s story isn’t just about starting two beloved gathering spots in northern Minnesota—UnWined and Smoke on the Water—it’s about the spark that started it all: a dream spoken out loud at a birthday party and the courage to keep showing up when there was “no easy button.”

From teaching in classrooms to serving her community one glass at a time, Tia shares how creative problem-solving, grit, and deep love for people shaped her journey. She opens up about the “five cents and great ideas” phase, the resourcefulness it took to get her businesses off the ground, and how the ILT Academy helped her reconnect to her “why” when the road got steep.

This episode is a reminder that the road to entrepreneurship isn’t about shortcuts—it’s about heart work.

🎧 In this episode:

• The moment Tia realized she couldn’t go back to a “normal job.”

• How she turned five cents and a dream into two thriving businesses.

• The role of community in making the impossible possible.

• How she learned to work on her business, not just in it.

• What she hopes people remember about the spaces she’s built.

If you’ve ever had a dream that scared you—or a vision you couldn’t shake—Tia’s story will remind you that the most meaningful things we build aren’t just physical spaces… they’re communities.

In this episode of Bridge Out Ahead, Shari shares how she built Healing Hands Chiropractic Center from scratch, became the first woman chiropractor in her region, and kept her practice alive through one of the hardest seasons for small businesses.

You’ll hear how her deep roots in faith, family, and community helped her navigate fear, lead with purpose, and keep serving patients when everything felt uncertain.

✨ In this episode:

• The moment that changed her career path forever

• How faith guided every business decision

• Lessons from 30+ years of entrepreneurship and healing

• What it takes to lead a team—and a community—through crisis

🎙️ Bridge Out Ahead is where real entrepreneurs and community builders share what’s under construction in their lives and businesses.

👉 Subscribe for more stories of courage, creativity, and the roads we’re building along the way.