Best Makewell Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 15: Brielle Renz 43:54

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Brielle Renz is the owner and dentist of All Smiles Dental, an award winning dental office in Bismarck, ND. Listen in to hear how Brielle's experiences growing up lead her to the art of dentistry, and how she continues to use innovation in a stereotypically not creative industry.

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Episode 14: Kenny Howard 35:10

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Kenny Howard is the owner of Fireflour and Anima Cucina, two local restaurants in Bismarck, ND. Listen in to hear how his career in design lead him to California, and how his time there gave him the spark to open up his very own restaurants!

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Episode 13: Chappy Windsor 36:29

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Chappy Windsor is the owner of Dakota Chappy, a women's clothing store in Minot and Bismarck, ND. Listen in to hear how her start at her dad's gift shop eventually lead to her very own store, and how her fashion product has sold hundreds of units!

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Episode 12: Maartje Murphy 34:42

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Maartje Murphy is the owner of Duchessa Gelato, delicious handcrafted gelato from the family dairy farm based in Carrington, ND. Listen in to hear how her family came to the United States with a passion for dairy farming, and how Maartje's career did a surprising 180 after a class she took in Chicago.…

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Episode 11: Amanda Rydell 42:34

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Amanda Rydell is the owner of Handpicked Goods, a vintage + modern retail shop focused on all things good in Fargo, ND. Listen in to hear how Amanda's passion for making with her hands continues to guide her career, and how her love for people is always at the center.

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Episode 10: Tanner Reidman 54:10

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Tanner Reidman is the co-owner of Plain View, a design driven drafting and consulting company in Bismarck, ND. Listen in to hear how Tanner's time as a professional motorcross racer eventually lead to starting his very own business, and how his bike continues to play a key role.

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Episode 9: Brian Jackson 46:48

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Brian Jackson is the owner of Mighty Missouri Coffee Company., a specialty coffee roasters and cafe in Bismarck, ND. Listen in to hear how Brian followed his curiosities, took a huge leap of faith, and how he's continued to grow his award winning coffee team ever since.

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Episode 8: Ashton Hauff 58:34

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Ashton Hauff is the founder of Makewell, a community for Midwest Makers. Listen in to hear how Ashton's search for like-minded people lead her to creating a community of over 1,000 makers, and how her entrepreneurial journey continues to grown ever since.

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Episode 7: Christy Tehven 48:47

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Christy Tehven is the owner of Love Always Floral, a floral business in Fargo committed to spreading love and joy. Listen in to hear how Christy's 9 to 5 introduced her to a new hobby, and how she took radical action to make that hobby her own business.

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Episode 6: Megan Gonzalez 1:05:44

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Megan Gonzalez is the creative director of MaeMae & Co., a creative agency in Minneapolis. Listen in to hear how not finding a job after college lead to her nationally recognized stationary company, only to find out that wasn't her long-term passion.

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Episode 5: Michael Kashey 22:26

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Michael Kashey is the co-owner of Thomas & Moriarty's, a craft cocktail bar in downtown Mandan. Listen in to hear how his passion for history fuels his love of cocktails, and how he quickly went from student to co-owner in just a few years!

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Episode 4: Evan & Ganya Anderson 1:12:25

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Evan and Ganya Anderson are the husband and wife duo behind Gizmonics where they help inventors bring their ideas to reality. Listen in to hear how their meeting in college lead to wild experiences in both Seattle and Denver, and how to create am original product from start to finish.

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Episode 3: Stephanie Miller 36:20

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Stephanie Miller is the executive chef of Butterhorn in downtown Bismarck. Listen in to hear how she did a total career pivot during college, and how she quickly went from student to chef in just a few years time.

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Episode 2: Zach Wentz 56:46

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Zach Wentz is a filmmaker at Threefold, a video production company passionately chasing the real stories, resilient people and tenacious work of the Midwest and beyond. Listen in to hear how his passion for magic lead to his film career, and how his time in California shaped his decision to move back home.…

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Episode 1: John Meyer 57:17

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John Meyer is the CEO of Lemonly in Sioux Falls, SD where they help you tell your story with sweet visual content. Listen in to hear how every job, no matter how small, can equip you for the future, and how you can build an amazing creative team from the ground up.

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Season 1: Recap 23:45

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What a season of amazing stories! It's been an honor to hear makers from around the Midwest share their journey with us. To close the season, listen as the Makewell team recaps some of their favorite moments and key takeaways.

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Episode 16: Dorothy Henke 55:55

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Season one is ending with a bang! Introducing Dorothy 'Dot' Henke, the owner behind everyone's favorite snack, Dot's Pretzels. After retiring from the financial industry, Dot experimented with some snacks for her family, and stumbled behind a recipe that would grow into a nationally recognized business. Listen to hear the full story.…

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Episode 15: Joel Porter 1:05:32

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Born into a family of musicians, its no surprise that Joel started playing violin at a very early age. Listen in as Joel Porter, ambient-folk writer and musician, was given the chance to pursue music anywhere he wanted for one month and how that lead him to where he is today.

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Episode 14: Erica Hager 58:52

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Erica Hager's childhood was filled with crafting with her mom and attending Steve Job's talks with her dad so its no surprise she gravitated towards design throughout her career. Today, Erica is the founder and mastermind behind Bison Booties, and she continues to combine business strategy with creativity.…

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Episode 13: Keenan Hauff 48:04

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From his first business mowing lawns in high school, to being Vice President of his class at NDSU, to his current role as the co-founder and director of Threefold, Keenan Hauff's story is one of entrepreneurship, hard work, and the power of building an amazing team.

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Episode 12: Kodee Furst 59:48

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Kodee Furst is based in Dickinson, ND as the co-founder of Annie Capital where she invests in the power of women. Listen in to hear how her combined experiences studying abroad, working at a national non-profit, and her desire for work back home merged to become the perfect role that she has today.

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Episode 11: Chad Ziemendorf 56:47

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From the rooftops of startups in San Fransisco to the wild west of Watford City, Chad's story is one of intense passion and pursuit. Listen is as industrial advertising photographer, Chad Ziemendorf, shares why he moved to North Dakota and how his career is always pivoting.

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Episode 10: Ben Brick 51:51

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Ben Brick is an illustrator of Brick Illustration and co-owner of The Good Kids so it's not surprising that as a kid, Ben Brick was either being a little rascal or doodling. Listen in to hear how a year at the Magical Kingdom opened the creative possibilities, and how his path has lead him towards building his very own illustration business.…

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Episode 9: Greg Tehven 35:38

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From his first business selling pumpkins as a kid, to starting Students Today Leaders Forever in college, to his current role leading the dynamic Emerging Prairie team, Greg Tehven's story is one of entrepreneurship and impact that holds to the idea that we can “Create the Community You Want To Live In.”…

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Episode 8: Lexie Rundquist 34:16

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Lexie Rundquist is a self-taught studio artist, jewelry maker, and teacher. Her jewelry pieces have also been seen on the Netflix show, Grace & Frankie. Listen in to hear how even the things you love can take an emotional toll, and how to pivot to find something that brings you true joy.

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Episode 7: Jeff Knight 40:20

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Jeff Knight is a graphic designer, community builder, and lover of all things cereal. Listen in as Jeff's story reveals why his home town captured his heart after adventuring East and how his side hustles turned into his full-time gig.

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Episode 6: Ashley Morken 1:02:04

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What happens when your desire to make an impact looks completely different in practice than what you expected? Listen in as Ashley Morken of Unglued shares how her journey of becoming a nurse eventually turned into building a community of local handmade artisans... and how she's never looked back since.…

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Episode 5: Justin Walsh 55:00

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Entrepreneur at heart, Justin Walsh went from having his first business at age 13 to building the #1 fastest growing startup in ND by age 30. Listen to his story as he shares his mindset when starting a business and how parents can inspire creativity in their kids from the very start.

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Episode 4: Hugh Weber 1:00:30

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What happens when you successfully accomplish all your wildest dreams as as twenty-something only to realize it's hollow and unsatisfying? Hugh Weber's story is one of connections and choosing to pivot in order to find what matters most.

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Episode 3: Beth Schatz Kaylor 52:30

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Beth Schatz Kaylor is a marketing strategist, Spanish speaker, and food co-op president. Listen in as Beth's story reveals how a wide variety of passions can align into the sweetest opportunities on the path that is your career.

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Episode 2: Amos Kolbo 1:18:27

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"If you could do anything with your life, what would it be?" Amos' dad asked him this question as a teenager on a road trip home, and it radically changed the trajectory of his life. Listen in as portrait photographer and entrepreneur, Amos Kolbo, shares his incredible entrepreneurship journey.

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Episode 1: Jordan Loftis 55:34

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Jordan Loftis is a small business owner and content marketer who's ghostwritten over 18+ books in the last few years. Listen in to hear the crazy challenges that came along his maker journey, and how the most painful, soul-less job may have been exactly what lead him to the success he has today.

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Season 1: Trailer 5:00

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Ashton, Ben, and J.Morgan take five minutes to share the 'why' behind the podcast. Subscribe now and get the first episode with Jordan Loftis on Tuesday, June 4th.