Emily Pritchard is the CEO of The Social Lights. She tells her story of starting the business, what lessons she's learned along the way as an entrepreneur, and discusses all things social media. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Rammy Mohamed is the Founder of Ramadhan Designs. She shares her story immigrating from East Africa, and her passion for the intermixing of culture and fashion. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Danielle Steer is the Founding Executive Director of Lunar Startups. She shares her view of the startup ecosystem in Minnesota and discusses how we can build economic empowerment through inclusive entrepreneurship. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Pahoua Yang Hoffman, the new Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations at HealthPartners, talks with Yia and David about her new role working for greater accessibility, equity, and cultural competency in healthcare. You can listen to Pahoua's podcast "I So Appreciate You!" here. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Gia Vang is an anchor for KARE 11. She joins the show to talk about #VeryAsian--a campaign that went viral after a voicemail left to a St. Louis based news station accused one of their news anchors Michelle Li of being "very asian." Since that time Michelle and Gia have helped spark a collective, positive movement of AAPI pride. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Kristen Mark is a sex and relationship researcher, educator, and therapist. She is the Joycelyn Elders Endowed Chair in Sexual Health Education and a tenured Professor at University of Minnesota Medical School. She talks with Yia and David about her research, current projects, and common sex and relationship questions people have. You can learn more about Kristen and her work by following her on Instagram. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more...

JD Hovland has for years now meticulously documented and chronicled his way across the Twin Cities dining scene via his Instagram and Tik Tok feeds. Yia and David ask him all their questions about the local culinary scene and discover JD's favorite places for pho, New York-style pizza, and much more. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Alexandra Motz is the Executive Pastry Chef at Spoon and Stable. She shares the story of her career as a pastry chef, and talks about all things delectable treats, chocolate lava cakes, and key lime pie with Yia and David. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Jeff Seidenstricker and Ari Lamb are the owners of Steady Pour offering event spaces, culinary pop-ups, and cocktail classes and mixers. They share the inspiration and challenges of starting an innovative new business during the pandemic. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

After overviewing the upcoming podcast episodes and discussing a few shows they're currently enjoying, Yia and David discuss the impact of the Omicron variant on independent restaurants (10:00), and then share ten of their favorite new restaurants that opened in 2021. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Matt Gundrum is the owner of Gleam Tower Media and was the host and producer of the podcast "Food Under Fire." This wide-ranging conversation covers Matt's new project "Niver Niver Land," podcasts in Minnesota, storytelling and food, Buddhism, psychedelics, and much more. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

The White on Rice podcast Live from Dangerous Man Brewing on November 9, 2021. Stephanie March is the Senior Food and Dining Editor at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, and appears on the weekend radio Weekly Dish on myTalk 107.1. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at Dangerous Man Brewing, Stephanie recounts the story of her life and career, discusses food writing and restaurant reviews, and shares her insights into the future of dining. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and p...

Lucas Rosenbrook is the Executive Chef of Alma and Maggie Whelan is the Chef de Cuisine at Alma. They share anecdotes from their many years at the restaurant, tell the story of how they met, fell in love, and got married; and talk about the changes and growth they've seen in the restaurant industry in the Twin Cities. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Lindsay Guentzel is a food writer and television/radio personality in Minneapolis. She talks food, baseball, ADHD, and what she's learned over the span of her multi-faceted career. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Lee Pao Xiong is the founding Director of the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University, St. Paul and professor of American Government/Political Science and Hmong Studies. He talks about working with Governor Jesse Ventura, meeting with President Bill Clinton, and shares many stories from his years documenting the history of the Hmong people. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Jorge Guzmán is the chef and owner of Petite León in Minneapolis. He talks about his career in the restaurant industry and the lessons he's learned from the successes and struggles along the way. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Peter Bian is the founder of the Saturday Dumpling Club. He tells the incredible story of how making his family's dumpling recipes for friends became a pandemic passion project that turned into a now booming business. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Belén Rodríguez is the founder and CEO of Quebracho Empanadas. She shares her story growing up in Argentina, moving to Minnesota, and working in the food industry with her family recipes. She tells the story of Quebracho Empanadas remarkable growth during the pandemic, and what she's learned during the process of starting her own business. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

Em Cassel is the former editor-in-chief of City Pages and is a co-founder and editor of Racket, a new digital alternative publication. She talks with Yia and David about her career in journalism and journey from the East Coast to Minnesota. They talk about the newly launched Racket and the role it plays in the life of the Twin Cities journalistic scene. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.c...

Marshall Paulsen has been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and is currently the Director of Operations for Vinai. Recording outside at the State Fair grounds, Marshall talks about the Minnesota Farmers Union and their presence at the State Fair. He tells Yia and David about his career in the restaurant industry, his vision for developing leadership in the kitchen, and some of the changes he sees in restaurants post-COVID. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia V...