Podcast: New Day with Ashley

#40: Mark J. Lindquist, Humanitarian

My guest today is a talented speaker, a US Air Force veteran, and a Humanitarian.  Mark J. Lindquist has been on a mission to inspire others to do more with their life and career, achieving what they were put on earth to achieve.   Mark stepped up and into a calling to start the non-profit, ‘The A-Team Ukraine”.  Mark…

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#39: Missy Heilman, BIO Girls

My guest today is a fearless leader and dreamer, whose dream to be a mentor for young girls has surpassed her wildest dreams.  Missy Heilman is the Executive Director of BIO Girls, which is a preventive mental wellness program with the mission of improving the self-esteem of young girls. Missy and her team have impacted thousands…

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#38: Christy Dauer, North Dakota Women’s Business Center

My guest today is a results-driven, visionary leader who specializes in business strategy and program development for Women-Owned Businesses.  Christy Dauer is the executive director of the North Dakota Women's Business Center.  Christy is an excellent relationship builder and cheerleader, who equips and motivates women business owners statewide to achieve success and create impact. — LEAVE A…

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#37: Kent Kolstad, Livewire

My guest today is passionate about all things focused on live events and his specialty is creating spectacular, one-of-a-kind experiences.  These experiences merge, audio, video, lighting, staging, the virtual and online realm, as well as custom scenery. Kent Kolstad is the owner of Livewire, a world-class, corporate, concert, and theatrical event production company. Kent and…

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#35: Karla Wolford, EHP Performance

My guest today is always striving to be “Better than Yesterday” and encourages others to do the same. Dr. Karla Wolford is a Chiropractor and Crossfit coach, as well as the founder, owner, and CEO of EHP Performance, a Medical Fitness Facility. They utilize exercise and nutrition, rather than additional drugs and medications to empower…

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#36: 2022 Year In Review!

Happy New Year!  It has been such a pleasure and honor to interview my guests and share their stories of grit and perseverance.  In today’s episode, I sit down with my production guru, Madison Quinn, and discuss the year in review, how and why I set out to produce this podcast, and our favorite parts…

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#34: Jake Joraanstad, Bushel

My guest today is a passionate entrepreneur that has been focused on building software products for the past 11 years, which lead to a focus on servicing the agriculture industry. Jake Joraanstad is the co-founder and CEO of Bushel, an independently owned and operated leading software company providing solutions for the agriculture value chain. Bushel…

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#33: Will Dort, Skill Cutz Barbershop & Salon

My guest today has conquered the odds. Moving from Haiti to Fargo in 1997 with his family, he would go on to become one of Fargo’s Most Wanted. It was through motivation, dedication, and faith instilled by the Jail Chaplains that he has become one of Fargo’s most successful entrepreneurs. Wil Dort, is a co-founder…

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#32: Jim Boulger, Boulger Funeral Home

My guest today comes from a long-time family business, serving families in the Fargo community since 1878. Jim Boulger is the fourth generation owner of Boulger Funeral Home + Cremation Services, caring for families at the most delicate and difficult times they face in life. Jim and Boulger’s most important concern has always been to…

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#31: Jeff Ostlund, Sandy’s Donuts

My guest today is making people happy one donut at a time. Jeff Ostlund is the third-generation CEO and Chief Donut Officer of Sandy’s Donuts. What started out as his grandfather’s dream after losing his job, is now a successful business with over 100 employees and three locations. Sandy’s Donuts proudly provides 10,000+ fresh, homemade…

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