Emily Pritchard is the CEO of The Social Lights. She tells her story of starting the business, what lessons she's learned along the way as an entrepreneur, and discusses all things social media. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Rammy Mohamed is the Founder of Ramadhan Designs . She shares her story immigrating from East Africa, and her passion for the intermixing of culture and fashion. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Mar 28, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Danielle Steer is the Founding Executive Director of Lunar Startups . She shares her view of the startup ecosystem in Minnesota and discusses how we can build economic empowerment through inclusive entrepreneurship. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Pahoua Yang Hoffman , the new Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations at HealthPartners , talks with Yia and David about her new role working for greater accessibility, equity, and cultural competency in healthcare. You can listen to Pahoua's podcast "I So Appreciate You!" here. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Mar 07, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Gia Vang is an anchor for KARE 11. She joins the show to talk about #VeryAsian --a campaign that went viral after a voicemail left to a St. Louis based news station accused one of their news anchors Michelle Li of being "very asian." Since that time Michelle and Gia have helped spark a collective, positive movement of AAPI pride. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Feb 28, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Kristen Mark is a sex and relationship researcher, educator, and therapist. She is the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair in Sexual Health Education and a tenured Professor at University of Minnesota Medical School. She talks with Yia and David about her research, current projects, and common sex and relationship questions people have. You can learn more about Kristen and her work by following her on Instagram. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more in...
Feb 21, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 6
JD Hovland has for years now meticulously documented and chronicled his way across the Twin Cities dining scene via his Instagram and Tik Tok feeds. Yia and David ask him all their questions about the local culinary scene and discover JD's favorite places for pho, New York-style pizza, and much more. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Feb 14, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Alexandra Motz is the Executive Pastry Chef at Spoon and Stable. She shares the story of her career as a pastry chef, and talks about all things delectable treats, chocolate lava cakes, and key lime pie with Yia and David. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Jan 31, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Jeff Seidenstricker and Ari Lamb are the owners of Steady Pour offering event spaces, culinary pop-ups, and cocktail classes and mixers. They share the inspiration and challenges of starting an innovative new business during the pandemic. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 2
After overviewing the upcoming podcast episodes and discussing a few shows they're currently enjoying, Yia and David discuss the impact of the Omicron variant on independent restaurants (10:00), and then share ten of their favorite new restaurants that opened in 2021. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Jan 17, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Matt Gundrum is the owner of Gleam Tower Media and was the host and producer of the podcast "Food Under Fire." This wide-ranging conversation covers Matt's new project "Niver Niver Land," podcasts in Minnesota, storytelling and food, Buddhism, psychedelics, and much more. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 49
The White on Rice podcast Live from Dangerous Man Brewing on November 9, 2021. Stephanie March is the Senior Food and Dining Editor at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine , and appears on the weekend radio Weekly Dish on myTalk 107.1. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Dangerous Man Brewing , Stephanie recounts the story of her life and career, discusses food writing and restaurant reviews, and shares her insights into the future of dining. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produ...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Lucas Rosenbrook is the Executive Chef of Alma and Maggie Whelan is the Chef de Cuisine at Alma. They share anecdotes from their many years at the restaurant, tell the story of how they met, fell in love, and got married; and talk about the changes and growth they've seen in the restaurant industry in the Twin Cities. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Lindsay Guentzel is a food writer and television/radio personality in Minneapolis. She talks food, baseball, ADHD, and what she's learned over the span of her multi-faceted career. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Oct 18, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Lee Pao Xiong is the founding Director of the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul and professor of American Government/Political Science and Hmong Studies. He talks about working with Governor Jesse Ventura, meeting with President Bill Clinton, and shares many stories from his years documenting the history of the Hmong people. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Jorge Guzmán is the chef and owner of Petite León in Minneapolis. He talks about his career in the restaurant industry and the lessons he's learned from the successes and struggles along the way. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Peter Bian is the founder of the Saturday Dumpling Club. He tells the incredible story of how making his family's dumpling recipes for friends became a pandemic passion project that turned into a now booming business. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Belén Rodríguez is the founder and CEO of Quebracho Empanadas. She shares her story growing up in Argentina, moving to Minnesota, and working in the food industry with her family recipes. She tells the story of Quebracho Empanadas remarkable growth during the pandemic, and what she's learned during the process of starting her own business. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Sep 07, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Em Cassel is the former editor-in-chief of City Pages and is a co-founder and editor of Racket , a new digital alternative publication. She talks with Yia and David about her career in journalism and journey from the East Coast to Minnesota. They talk about the newly launched Racket and the role it plays in the life of the Twin Cities journalistic scene. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Aug 30, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Marshall Paulsen has been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and is currently the Director of Operations for Vinai. Recording outside at the State Fair grounds, Marshall talks about the Minnesota Farmers Union and their presence at the State Fair. He tells Yia and David about his career in the restaurant industry, his vision for developing leadership in the kitchen, and some of the changes he sees in restaurants post-COVID. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang a...
Aug 23, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Kate Knuth is running for mayor of the city of Minneapolis. David sits down with her to hear her story and ask about her campaign. They discuss policing, climate change, leadership during crisis, and her vision for the future of Minneapolis. You can learn more about Kate and her campaign at mplsforkate.com. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Gustavo Romero is the owner of Nixta, a tortelliria and Mexican takeout restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis. He shares his story of growing up in Mexico, crossing the border as a teenager, and working as a chef in San Francisco, Miami, Italy, and more. He reflects on what he's learned over his varied career, what it was like starting a restaurant during COVID, and why he settled in Minneapolis. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, p...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 37
Yasameen Sajady is the CEO and co-founder of Mazaah Chutney --a bright, bold, and balanced Afghan-style chutney that's been featured by Food & Wine , the New York Times , and the Food Network . She tells Yia and David the story of growing up with her mom's amazing chutney, the decision to share it more broadly, and the incredible success they've seen in response. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonric...
Jul 26, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 36
The White on Rice podcast Live from Dangerous Man Brewing on July 13, 2021. Jason DeRusha co-anchors WCCO This Morning and WCCO Mid-Morning and is the food critic for Minnesota Monthly. He's earned nine Emmy awards and his food coverage was nominated for a James Beard award in 2015. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Dangerous Man Brewing , Jason shares both the somber and hilarious moments covering locals news in Minnesota across his career, and talks about the current sta...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Kyndell Harkness is the Assistant Managing Editor of Diversity and Community at the Star Tribune. She reflects back on her 20 years at the paper as a photographer and photo editor, and talks about her goals for the diversity and inclusion efforts at the Star Tribune. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Jul 12, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Nyle Flynn is the Executive Chef at the Hewing Hotel . Rosey Amor is the Director of Food & Beverage at the Hewing. Nyle and Rosey share their personal stories, and the behind the scenes at the Hewing Hotel. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 33
Phil Steger is the founder of Brother Justus Whiskey Company. He shares his love for all things Minnesota, the journey to making a Minnesota whiskey, his treks across war zones in the Middle East preserving ancient religious manuscripts, and the story of the Benedictine monk in Central Minnesota who helped local farmers make whiskey during Prohibition--Brother Justus. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonri...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Juno Choi is one of the co-founders of Arbeiter Brewing in South Minneapolis. He talks about the vision of Arbeiter, starting a brewery during a pandemic, and lessons he's learned through his career working in craft beer. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Jun 21, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Ethelind Belle is the Vice President of External Affairs at the Center for Economic Inclusion. She shares her story growing up in Ghana, beginning her family and career in Minnesota, and her current work seeking to catalyze inclusive growth in the Twin Cities so that prosperity is shared amongst everyone. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com....
Jun 14, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Tom Horgen is the Senior Manager of Audience Strategy at the Star Tribune . He talks with Yia and David about his career in journalism, the last year reporting on COVID and George Floyd at Minnesota's paper of record, and the future of journalism. David subscribes to the Star Tribune during the episode, and listeners can do the same by subscribing to the Star Tribune today. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb . For more information, please visit us at whi...
Jun 07, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 29