Archives: Speakers
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The Rock and Roll Playhouse
The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience…
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Jaina Two Rivers
Jaina Two Rivers is a visionary educator, retreat leader, and founder of Beloved Retreats, a global collective offering transformational yoga journeys in sacred locations around the world. With over 28 years of experience in yoga education, trauma-informed facilitation, and holistic leadership, Jaina weaves together ancient wisdom, ecological awareness, and embodied practice to create life-changing retreats and teacher trainings. A…
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Owámniyomni Okhódayapi
Owámniyomni Okhódayapi is a Dakota-led non-profit creating a future where Dakota culture has a vital presence and Dakota values – such as mni wičóni, or water is life – are embedded into communal existence. We are currently working to transform five acres of land at Owámniyomni (St. Anthony Falls) into a place of restoration, education,…
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Vikre Distillery
Every distillery has a distiller. Some have a master distiller. But only Vikre was founded by someone so obsessed with flavor that they went and got a PhD in it. We take that passion and pour it into every bottle—blending deep expertise with the natural beauty of botanicals, grains, and pristine Lake Superior water. No…
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Sophia Eris
Sophia Eris is a renaissance woman. Graduating with a degree in Music Business from IPR, she is an artist, touring DJ for Lizzo, & radio host. In her career Sophia has launched groups such as The Chalice, GRRRL PRTY, Absynthe, The Reception, & her most recent, MAKR AN ERIS. She has also worked with Prince…
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Anne Schechinger
Anne Schechinger is Environmental Working Group’s Midwest Director, leading the organization’s Midwest program in Minnesota. As an agricultural economist, she explores agriculture’s impact on the environment and analyzes how government policies impact farmer decision making, as well as how policy changes can reduce agricultural pollution to the environment, climate and public health. Anne is a…
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RUCA
RUCA is one of Minneapolis’s most in-demand DJs, known for blending chart-topping Top40 hits with the energy of house music. With over two decades of experience, he’sperformed at major Twin Cities venues—including First Avenue, Target Field, andU.S. BankStadium—and entertained for professional sports teams and events in more than 20 statesnationwide.Currently holding residencies atRabbit Hole, Last…
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Wendy Krause
Over the past 20 years, Krause has transformed from a non-runner to an ultra-runner focusing initially on road marathons and later pivoting to trail running. As a master runner with numerous races and podium finishes, she has discovered many parallels between running and life. Running has strengthened her resilience, helped her manage motherhood, balance work, and…
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Ella Daniels
Ella Daniels is the Executive Director of the Mill City Farmers Market & Charitable Fund, where she leads initiatives connecting people to local, sustainable food systems—supporting small farmers, climate action, and food access. Previously, she directed Veggies Early & Often at Partnership for a Healthier America, promoting early childhood nutrition nationwide. Her background includes roles…
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Peter Leyden
Peter Leyden is a tech expert and thought leader on AI, climate technologies and the future through his keynote speaking, writing and advising. Leyden is the creator of The Great Progression: 2025 to 2050, a book project of talks and essays on the positive possibilities just ahead. He also is the founder of Reinvent Futures,…