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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership? Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact. There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be. I'll let you into someth ...
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What's Up, Ely?

Host Lacey Squier

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The What’s up, Ely? Podcast is a podcast that provides an inside scoop on upcoming Ely, Minnesota area happenings for locals and visitors alike. With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure, how is one to know where to start? Let us help! New episodes of the What's Up Ely Podcast will air twice a month. Each episode will feature upcoming events, notable area happenings, and conversations with area residents.
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Lit Society: Books and Drama

Kari Herrera and Alexis Honoria

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LIT Society is the hilarious weekly book podcast that’s making a global community of listeners fall in love again with reading. Thursdays, join life-long friends Kari and Alexis as they use books to explore pop culture and personal peculiarities. From Tolstoy to Toni Morrison, this is the virtual book club for you!
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Robbie Williams Rewind

Matt & Lucy Champion

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Join Robbie Williams super fans “The Champions”, Lucy & Matt with special guest fans, including Robbie himself, and his musical collaborators. A unique in-depth and fun rewind through the solo career of the multi-award winning singer, songwriter and entertainer Robbie Williams!
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Book Shambles

The Cosmic Shambles Network

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Using books as a jumping off point, hosts Josie Long and Robin Ince and a different special guest each week, dive into interesting, passionate and shambolic discussions. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.
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Join the conversation as Lacey chats with a new friend, Buddy Huffaker, the Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation. They’ll be chatting about Aldo Leopold’s land ethic, made famous via his book A Sand County Almanac. This conversation is taking place in anticipation of a series of events in Ely in celebration of the 75th anniversary of t…
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There are now five generations in the workforce. With that comes a broad set of values for leaders to navigate, and all at a time where the pace of complex change continues to increase. So how do we most effectively grapple with the evolving dynamics of a multi-generational workforce? I had the pleasure of discussing just this with Dr. Paige Willia…
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Last week, we saw young Dodo captured and tied to a bed in a sanitorium. He faces imminent danger constantly and can confide in only one friend, a young boy with cerebral palsy who shares the bed next to him. Will his family be able to rescue Dodo, or will he spend his final days in the hands of men with evil aims? Meanwhile, as Chona wastes away i…
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Imagine a workplace where every team member is not just doing their job but is passionately engaged and thriving. Seems like a dream, right? But it doesn’t have to be. With the right strategies and mindset, you can make this a reality! I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Shivani Gupta an award-winning entrepreneur, coach, and author who ha…
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Join the conversation as Lacey chats with her friends and neighbors, Kes Ebbs and Lou Wiggin. Kes and Lou are affiliated with the SAGE Foundation, an Ely-based nonprofit that aims to uplift First-Gen and BIPOC education by offering mentorship, community, and a range of resources to Minnesota North Vermilion Campus students. Additional discussion to…
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The last community of Black Americans and Jewish immigrants in a tiny Pennsylvania town must risk their lives and livelihoods to save a deaf child from institutionalization and torture. Will they succeed against a system that squishes them all under society's boot? Or will an innocent boy be forced into a nightmarish existence? The book The Heaven …
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What if you could apply the winning strategies of elite athletes to your leadership style? Picture yourself leading not just with authority but with the precision and resilience of a champion. Sound good? Well, stick around, because I’m sharing six lessons from the world of sports that can help us lead ourselves and our teams to victory. Rest: Athl…
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Ellice Littlejohn escaped her dead-end town while healing from her traumatic childhood to earn an Ivy League law degree and become a firm's only black corporate attorney. But she is full of secrets even her closest friends don't know. When she arrives at work one morning and finds the married man she's dating, a man who happens to be her boss, is d…
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Have you ever wondered what sets truly great leaders apart from the rest? Is it their charisma, their decision-making skills, or perhaps their vision? According to Chris Smith, an expert in leadership and aviation counselling, it’s something much simpler yet profoundly impactful: humility. Recently I was lucky enough to sit down with Chris, and he …
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We must have Olympic fever because we begin with a brief history of the global games, which, from the beginning, always included swimming. Then, we dive into a small but mighty masterpiece by Julie Otsuka, The Swimmers. This is a book about routine. Comforting routine and unmindful routine. It is about what happens to us when we lose our routines. …
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Join the conversation as Lacey chats with her friends and neighbors, Tom Moore and Susan Polege. Tom and Susan are members of Ely’s Rotary Club which is hosting a Casino Night at the Miners Dry House on Friday, August 16. Discussion topics include the importance of community engagement and volunteerism, supporting youth activities, and internationa…
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When was the last time you did something for the first time? You probably felt awkward and uncomfortable and perhaps anxiety started creeping in about what people might think. What if you fail? It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s something we all face. Brené Brown calls these moments FFTs, which stands for "Fucking First Times" and I couldn’t think of a …
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Did you know the way your voice sounds matters twice as much as the content you’re speaking on? Our guest today is Rachel Pietsch, a multi-award-winning vocal coach and accredited voice function expert who guides both speakers and singers to bring ease, protection and longevity to their voices. In our conversation, Rachel shares her fascinating ins…
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Imagine balancing the demands of your career and your family, and then adding the role of a caregiver into the mix. Sounds overwhelming, right? Well, it’s something that most of us go through when we become responsible for the care of our aging parents. That’s exactly what happened to me in the last few years. So, today I want to share my experienc…
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We’re joined by Emma from the UK to discuss all of our favourite moments from Robbie’s incredible Hyde Park gig, including that special Danny Dyer duet! Emma explains what made her a fan and recalls her best memories from all the tours she’s attended. We also review the four collaborations that Robbie has been a part of in the last 18 months: Sober…
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Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Nick Wognum & Johnnie Hyde. Nick Wognum is the owner and editor of the Ely Echo, Ely’s newspaper of record. Johnnie is the owner of Raven Words Press, which publishes the Ely Summer and Winter Times. In 2023 Nick and Johnnie collaborated to establish an Ely Alliance of Braver Angels,…
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The hustle and grind mentality is more pervasive in our society than ever, and is showing no signs of slowing down in this post-COVID world of ours. The latest research from Mercer HR shows that 8 out of 10 people will experience burnout symptoms in the next 12 months. It begs the question: how are we actually living? What are we doing that causes …
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Critical conversations are an inevitable part of our lives, both personally and professionally. And while they’re often necessary, they can make us want to run and hide in fear of things going truly pear shaped. However, as leaders, it’s our responsibility to have those difficult conversations when required - not only for the betterment of the indi…
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Disruption is often seen as the big scary monster under the bed. We've all been there, facing unexpected changes and challenges that throw us off course. But what if I told you that the right mindset could help you not only cope with disruption but turn it into a powerful advantage? Professor Martin Bean is so passionate about this, that he literal…
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We’re hitting the middle of the year and it’s the perfect time to check in on your business. Today I’m going to share 7 essential checks that will help you elevate your game and achieve success over the next six months. Your Operating Rhythm: How are you operating day to day? Do you have a clear, structured way of working that aligns with your prio…
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Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friend and neighbor, Freja Alioth. Freja is the executive director of Listening Point Foundation, “where introspection and conservation meet.” The Listening Point Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the physical land known as Listening Point, and advancing Sigurd Olson’s wilderness philosoph…
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Infertility is something that affects many women around the world, yet it remains a subject shrouded in silence, especially in the workplace. We’re joined today by award winning executive fertility coach Louise to discuss the importance of addressing fertility issues at work and how organisations can create supportive environments for their employe…
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Have you ever wondered what separates an average leader from an exceptional one? I’m back from a magical holiday in central australia, and I want to get started again with five transformative strategies that will level up your leadership skills. Whether you are an experienced leader or an up-and-coming one, these actionable tips will empower you to…
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Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Ian Francis Lah and Molly Hill Fuller of the Northern Lakes Arts Association, often affectionately referred to as NLAA. They’ll talk about how the arts are TRANSFORMATIVE, and about the robust summer schedule of arts and cultural programming in Ely – including but not limited to mult…
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We return next week with a new episode, but we'd never leave you without a dope book to discuss. So, here's another favorite episode from our past! Hyde yo' kids! Hyde yo' wife! A young doctor allows his obsession with the duality of human nature to lead him down a path littered with lies, murder, and destruction. His name is Doctor Henry Jekyll; t…
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Are you striving to become a leader but keep getting shut down for no reason? Are you feeling stuck or undervalued? If so, then today’s episode is for you! I want to share something that has genuinely changed my life. It's an exercise born out of a challenging time that turned into one of my most powerful personal growth tools, branding exercises, …
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Have you ever had to cut someone out of your life? No phone calls, texts, and your friends know not to invite both of you to the same event? This week, our theme is inspired by Educated, a memoir by Tara Westover. Tara didn’t have a birth certificate until she was nine years old and she didn’t see her first classroom until the age of 17. It’s like …
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Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Rob Wilmunen and Ammie Peterson, members of the Ely Events Committee which is responsible for several of the flagship events celebrating the Fourth of July in Ely. They’ll discuss Ely’s famous Fourth of July parade, as well as one of our favorite new traditions – Rock the Park.. And,…
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A man's enemies will be persons of his own household. In one of the most tragic classics, we are forced to stare unflinchingly into a household descending into madness and chaos. The play: King Lear The playwright: William Shakespeare LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Find Alexis and Kari online:…
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"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.." The most kafkaesque book we've ever read is about isolation, capitalism, and the meaning of family - we think. The book: The Metamorphosis The author: Franz Kafka LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube…
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Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friends and neighbors, Nick Laurant and Maddie Wilson, the co-owners and chefs at The Chocolate Moose on Sheridan Street in Ely. They’ll discuss their new summer season menus and other updates at “The Moose.” She’ll also have a quick chat with special guest, David Wigdahl, who stopped in to tell her and Br…
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One family's matriarch does all she can to honor her late husband's memory, save her son from despair, and support the dreams of her daughter — Is there hope for them, a family who the world is against, a family who already feels death inside the walls of their dwelling? The play: A Raisin in the Sun The playwright: Lorraine Hansberry LET'S GET LIT…
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Did you know that your mindset can be your superpower? Never have I experienced the truth of this more than when I was diagnosed with cancer. Facing an enemy within, I’ve had to fuel and protect my mindset with intention. I believe in the power of mindset so much that I dedicated an entire chapter to this in my book, You Always Have a Choice. Today…
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We’re thrilled to welcome the co-writers of Morning Sun and many more incredible tracks to the podcast - Richard Scott and Scott Ralph. We’re excited that Rich has returned to the show after we interviewed him and his brothers Kelvin Andrews and Danny Spencer in 2022. This time we’re also joined by their longtime friend Scott Ralph, the final quart…
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What would you give for 2.4M dollars? Would you give up everything, and if so, in what order would you choose to abandon your life and everyone in it? One man must quickly decide his answer. What he chooses and what happens next is a story that uncovers the not-so-secret depravity of an entire country. The book: No Country for Old Men The author: C…
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Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friend and neighbor Robyn Bertelsen. Robyn and Lacey talk about tourism – both Ely tourism and their experiences as tourists elsewhere. They also discuss the upcoming Northern Lights ClubHouse Mothers Day Tea Party – and more!! And, of course, this episode features an upcoming event round-up. Show Notes: T…
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There’s a tendency for so many leaders to constantly want more, do more and strive to be more. But what happens when we continue to forge ahead without ever slowing down? I know firsthand how operating like this can lead to burnout. So today, I’m talking about an incredibly important yet undervalued strategy that will get you the results you want: …
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This episode was first published on April 14, 2022, and it's still one of our favorites. We return next week with a new episode covering No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Enjoy! America's Most Wanted was a television show launched by a man who knew what it meant to lose a child forever, in the blink of an eye, to the hands of a monster. He…
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How do we work in a way that is sustainable and avoids burnout, while still being successful? This is a difficult question for women to answer, with a 2023 survey of Australian working women finding that 54% reported increased levels in stress. Another 30% experienced ongoing burnout and 16% left their jobs in 2022 citing lack of flexibility. Today…
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Not all heroes wear capes or have long epic trilogies written about them. Some live quiet lives, doing what they can to protect the most vulnerable. In a small Irish town, one man must choose if he'll become a hero or remain a silent enabler of a horrific system perpetrated by the church of his community. The book: Small Things Like These The autho…
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Do you find it hard to speak up in the workplace, as well as in your personal life? If so, it’s clear that you are not alone. Studies show that the rate of women experiencing burnout at work has grown to 42%, with men at 30%. Why is this happening? I believe that a huge part of the problem is that people are too tired or lack the confidence to spea…
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An enslaved woman on a cotton plantation is considered an outcast by her fellow Africans, and as she comes into womanhood, her problems increase. What will she decide when a new enslaved man, Caesar, invites her to escape? The book: The Underground Railroad The author: Colson Whitehead LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.you…
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Today, I’m bringing you what is potentially one of my favourite podcast episodes, which is all about being the CEO of you. I’m deeply passionate about this topic and even wrote a whole chapter around it in my book, You Always Have a Choice. In this episode, we explore the decisions we can make and questions to ask ourselves in order to become the b…
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Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friend and neighbor, Teague. Teague is a new Elyite who will share with us his first impressions of life in Ely, Minnesota. And, of course, this episode features an upcoming event round-up! There is ALWAYS something going on. We encourage listeners to consult the resources below for additional details. If …
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Does it get anymore exciting than this? It’s the interview we’ve wanted for a long time - we’re thrilled to share our chat with Guy Chambers! We joined Guy at his Sleeper Sounds Studio in London to discuss as much as we could about each album he’s written and produced with Robbie Williams, from Life Thru A Lens through to XXV. You’ll hear about the…
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Alexis and Kari are on a well-deserved break this week, so we'd like to share one of their favorite past episodes with you, The LITeratti. This week's theme, How to Survive a Crisis, is inspired by an amazing non-fic graphic novel, now turned into a film! One girl, the beloved only child of progressive parents, is sent to school in Austria. This is…
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A lot of people have been asking me recently about my motivation for writing my latest book, You Always Have a Choice. Anyone who has written a book will know that every piece of work is incredibly personal so today I’m sharing my reasons behind writing this book and the impact I hope it will have on those who read it. My Epiphany in the Mirror Dur…
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Why do you travel? Is relaxation your strongest motivation, or is it a desire to fill your IG feed with enviable photos? Do you look for comfort when abroad? Or do you hunger to taste the culture of others? Would you like to be treated like royalty? Or do you humbly present yourself as a guest in the home of another? One woman shares with us her tr…
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Listen in on Lacey’s conversation with her friend and neighbor, Pam Turnbull, who born-and-raised Elyites may know as Pam Loe. Pam is the President of the Ely-Winton Historical Society, which is not to be confused with the Ely Heritage Preservation Commission – of which she is also co-chair. Pam is a member of the Ely Educational Foundation, a co-c…
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Today I’m joined by the incredible Kate Save, the founder & CEO of BeFit Food. Among it’s many accolades BeFit Foods was named Telstra Victorian Business of the Year in 2018, number 29 in the AFR Fast Starters in 2019, and the Telstra Victorian Business of the Year again in 2022 for championing health. As if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a clinica…
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