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Excelsior! Podcast
The image behind Excelsior! is a woman with Oculus glasses resting on her head—symbolizing the choice to see the world through someone else’s lens.
Excelsior! is a long-form interview podcast designed to challenge the way we connect with our community. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen, and step into the real stories of Twin Cities artists and entrepreneurs—their journeys, struggles, and what drives them.

Because community isn’t built from quick impressions—it’s built from understanding.

This podcast exists to create that connection. By getting to know the people behind local businesses and art, we can make more intentional choices about who we support. It’s about putting our money into our people—uplifting, strengthening, and investing in the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of the Twin Cities.
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Excelsior! is a platform, a perspective shift, and a growing archive of the voices that make this community vibrant.
Get to know your community. Be inspired. Support local.

Where to Listen

Latest Episode

Daniel Rosen Loves Spicy Gluten Snacks!

I got to sit down with Dan Rosen — singer, guitarist, writer, and creator of the Twin Cities band 🔪 — for a really fun episode of Excelsior!
We talked about music, writing, creativity, art, and so much more. Dan and I have been working together on visuals for the band’s upcoming album release, and I get the honor of creating their album photos. They are incredibly talented, and it’s been awesome getting to know him through the creative process.
Funny enough, even though we’d already been collaborating on the art, this podcast chat was actually the first time we met in person.
🔪 has a new album coming soon, and I’m excited for everyone to hear what they’ve been creating​

Featured Guest of the month

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I sat down with Richard Anderson—truly a Minneapolis icon—and from the moment he walked in, he was dressed head to toe in color. It felt like the perfect reflection of who he is and what he brings to this city.
One of my favorite moments from our conversation was when he shared that so much of his success is because of women—the support, the belief, and the opportunities they gave him along the way. It was such a powerful reminder of how community shapes us.
Today, you can see his influence all over Minneapolis. Through his decorating, his flowers, and the spaces he transforms, he’s constantly adding beauty and life to the city. He’s not just creating art—he’s shaping the energy of the community in such a positive, lasting way.
Richard is a reminder that when you fully step into who you are, you don’t just change your own path—you make the world around you more vibrant too.


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