Jearlyn Steele

When it comes to having a career plan once you graduate college, some folks have it figured out.  One such person is Emma Freebersyser.  The Bethel University senior has already started a business that will be expanding once she walks across the stage next month.  She joins the program to describe her business and how she came to this path.

Last week, Pillsbury United Communities made an announcement that could change the education opportunities for seniors at Minneapolis North High School.  Organization Head of Mobilization and Narrative Strategies (and former North High teacher) Kenzie O'Keefe explains the tremendous gift for these students.

Have you heard of Tubman?  This Minnesota organization has been providing services, including combatting domestic violence, for decades.  CEO Jennifer Polzin joins the show to discuss what is provided from this critical support system.

On this edition of the Mom & Michael Hour, Michael tells us about some of the new L.A. restaurants he's tried.  Plus, there's a new owner of the Magic Castle.  Michael goes into the details surrounding one of his favorite places.

During this edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn sits down with: Sister Joan Mitchell, CSJ, of St. Catherine's University Out on a Limb Dance Theater artistic director Kim Martinez Royal Canadian International Circus ringmaster/daredevil Joseph Dominik Bauer Frequency Collisions band leader and Supper Club Collective organizer Ryan Rud

Last week, Pillsbury United Communities made an announcement that could change the education opportunities for seniors at Minneapolis North High School.  Organization Head of Mobilization and Narrative Strategies (and former North High teacher) Kenzie O'Keefe explains the tremendous gift for these students. When it comes to having a career plan once you graduate college, some folks have it figured out.  One such person is Emma Freebersyser.  The Bethel University senior has already started a business that will be expanding once she walks across the stage next month.  She joins the program to describe her business and how she came to this path.

Have you heard of Tubman?  This Minnesota organization has been providing services, including combatting domestic violence, for decades.  CEO Jennifer Polzin joins the show to discuss what is provided from this critical support system. As the weather (hopefully) warms up, more bicycles will return to the roads.  What should motorists look out for to keep cyclists safe when sharing the streets?  Attorney Mike Bryant gives us some tips to follow.

In this edition of "So What Do You Do?", we welcome Team Women MN executive director Katy Burke on the show to discuss her organization and some of the events they have on the horizon.

It's Easter Sunday.  How did Michael spend it?  He tells Jearlyn.  Then, we hear his review of the newest installment of the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise.

After spending time on the stage at the Children's Theatre Company, Traci Shannon is returning as the organization's new casting director.  She tells us why she decided to enter this new phase of her career.

For all of the issues that cross desk of the State Attorney General, one that doesn't get much discussion is the issue of human trafficking.  Dennis Smith is putting this front and center in his campaign for Attorney General.  He joins the program to talk about how he hopes to solve this problem if elected to the position.

Alcohol-related deaths has ballooned since the COVID pandemic began in March 2020.  What questions are being asked about this?  Katherine Anschutz, Program Director of Addiction Services for Allina Health, helps to fill in some of those holes.

When you hear the term "community bank", what does that really mean?  What services are offered that differ from the bigger companies?  Choice Bank Minnesota president John Fritz gives us an idea.

During this Easter Sunday edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn chats with: Folk singer/musician Jaspar Lepak Singer/musician/songwriter Jesse Norell Incoming Children's Theatre Company casting director Traci Shannon Acclaimed jazz singer Gretchen Parlato

For all of the legal concerns that cross desk of the State Attorney General, one that doesn't get much discussion is the issue of human trafficking.  Dennis Smith is putting this front and center in his campaign for Attorney General.  He joins the program to talk about how he hopes to solve this problem if elected to the position. In this edition of "So What Do You Do?", we welcome Team Women MN executive director Katy Burke on the show to discuss her organization and some of the events they have on the horizon.

When you hear the term "community bank", what does that really mean?  What services are offered that differ from the bigger companies?  Choice Bank Minnesota president John Fritz gives us an idea. Alcohol-related deaths has ballooned since the COVID pandemic began in March 2020.  What questions are being asked about this?  Katherine Anschutz, Program Director of Addiction Services for Allina Health, helps to fill in some of those holes.

Liz Collin joins the show to talk about her upcoming shows and album along with her songwriting process and poetry.

Michael Battle, Jearlyn's son, joins the show once again from his home in Los Angeles to talk about movies, the Grammy's and so, so much more!

Claudia Smith sits down the Jearlyn to discuss her music and what it's like being in the industry. Also what's next for the artist.

A busy week for Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston got even wilder on Sunday night.  As he joins Jearlyn, Mr. Preston informs of the to-the-moment reaction from a nasty incident at the Oscars.  He also tells us how the paper got the scoop on a big announcement from "Saturday Night Live" cast member Michael Che.