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Welcome to ’Excelsior!,’ the captivating podcast hosted by Britleigh Cocozzello. In each episode, Britleigh delves into the vibrant world of Twin Cities artists and entrepreneurs, unraveling their unique stories.
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Leslee Lane Hoyum Loves Rømmegrøt! (opens the original)
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I sat down with Leslee Lane Hoyum after meeting her while photographing Lakselaget’s July luncheon, and let me just say… this woman has DONE some things. Leslee is one of the women behind Lakselaget, a group of Norwegian-American women that was founded in 2002 to bring women together around Norwegian heritage, culture, friendship and community. I showed up to photograph the luncheon thinking I was going to take some pictures, eat some really good Norwegian food and hang out with some Norwegian w
Jennifer Merrill Loves a Buttery Chardonnay! (opens the original)
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You may recognize Worker B from your local co-op, but did you know they have a storefront tucked inside the Northrup King Building in Northeast Minneapolis? I sat down with Jennifer Merrill, the newer owner of Worker B, and we had a lot of laughs while talking honey, skincare, Wisconsin’s wild west, and her State Fair pickle flavor—because apparently, there’s a lot more to Worker B than honey! We laughed over some slightly spoiled wine, talked small business, and got into Jennifer’s story and wh
Caitlin Benson Loves Taro Ice Cream! (opens the original)
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In this episode, I sit down with cellist and musician Caitlin Benson to talk about her first solo album, Holly X.O., set to be released October 29. And there’s something you might not expect: there’s no cello on it. Caitlin opens up about the meaning behind this deeply personal project, who Holly X.O. is, where the name came from, and why this album feels like her most bare, vulnerable work yet. We go beyond the music and into Caitlin’s personal journey with addiction, healing, and stepping into
Richard Leonard Schultz Loves Smarties! (opens the original)
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What happens when a photographer stops chasing the next picture and takes the time to really see the one in front of them? In this episode of Excelsior!, I sit down with Twin Cities portrait and fine-art photographer Richard Leonard Schultz for one of my favorite conversations about photography. We talk about film, slowing down, and the difference between simply taking a photograph and actually making one. Richard and I dive into the idea of quality over quantity — taking a moment to sit with li
Magdalena Grace Loves Eggs! (opens the original)
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New Excelsior! Episode with Magdalena Grace! I sat down with Magdalena Grace to talk about all the things she does—from spirituality and personal growth to entrepreneurship, healing, empowerment, and her work helping people create more abundance and purpose in their lives. We also dive into her Sacred Rage Workshop, which I actually got to experience myself! We talk about what it is, why rage can be such a powerful emotion, and what happens when we actually give ourselves permission to feel it.
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