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Unemployment among Black women has skyrocketed. With DEI rollbacks and federal workforce reductions, Black women have not only lost their jobs but also their medical insurance. Sheletta talks to the folks at Planned Parenthood about how they are filling the gap.  Planned Parenthood North Central States

A new streaming show spotlights the celebrations and the concerns of social entrepreneurs who are changing the world. Sheletta chats with executive producer Dylan Mulick about how this series will inspire and uplift business owners. How To Change The World Documentary Series - YouTube

St. Paul's STAR program is taking applications. Up to $50,000 is available for those who qualify for the funding. Wanna know what it's all about? Listen to Sheletta's podcast to find out more. Neighborhood STAR Grant Program | Saint Paul Minnesota

Some people think slavery is in the past and we shouldn't talk about that dark part of America's history. But a new traveling museum exhibit has landed at University of St. Thomas, forcing us to confront this country's dark past while forging ahead, together, to create a better future. Sheletta chats with What We Inherit's co-creators and invites her listeners to a special event next month.  Traveling slavery museum exhibit lands at University of St. Thomas

Lutheran Social Services has opportunities for volunteers to become senior companions. Sheletta chats with Brittany Thoms about the need for people to sign up and why the program can't exist without people stepping in to help. Phone number: www.lssmn.org  Interest form: Request Information on Senior Companion Service | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

If you're a business owner in Washington or Ramsey County and you've been trying to find a grant that will not only help your company be more environmentally friendly but also provide free publicity, Sheletta may have exactly what you've been looking for.  Visit BizRecycling.com or call 651-768-6670 to set up a free site visit.

Sheletta chats with her friend Heidi Swank from Rethos about their big Wrecking Ball Gala coming up in October that raises money to raise the profile of historic buildings in Minneapolis Home | Rethos Places Reimagined

With the hustle and bustle of cheer practice, student council meetings, and theater rehearsals, Sheletta is often on the go with her kids, so she wants to keep them safe and protected at home and online. On today's episode of Laughing with Letta, Sheletta chats with her friends from Comcast about their new Xfinity Shield program and the cybersecurity options that keeps her children and her business safe from bad actors. Comcast Launches Xfinity Shield, Redefining Intelligent Home Protection | Comcast Corporation

This summer, a new clinic for Minnesota women veterans opened in Minneapolis providing a dedicated space for 10.000 women to receive primary, specialty and mental healthcare under one roof.   Women Veteran Care | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs Minneapolis VA Women’s Clinic Groundbreaking | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs

The Center of Addiction & Faith is offering a free public naloxone training on September 22, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Woodbury. Sheletta chats with Pastor Ed Treat who explains that attendees will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose, administer naloxone, and respond appropriately until emergency help arrives.  Naloxone Training | Mcr Project

After Sheletta got personalized plates for her 2013 Honda Odyssey, she found out about a really cool contest where Minnesotans can name their plate. She invited her friends from The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to join her on the latest episode of her podcast to find out more about it. Minnesota DNR announces state park license plate design contest : Jul 15, 2026 | News release | Minnesota DNR

Sheletta chats with Kiara Ellis from the Masonic Cancer Center about how they are creating awareness and making a difference in the way healthcare is practiced in communities of color.   Office of Community Outreach and Engagement | Masonic Cancer Center

Got a great idea to tackle the opioid substance misuse but need funding to get the project started? Washington County Opioid Settlement Council is accepting applications now through October 2. Sheletta chats with a grant administrator and a council member about qualifications, the application process, and how the money can be used.  Substance Use, Harm Reduction, & Response | Washington County, MN - Official Website Opioid Settlement Application Form 2026 - Intellistack

With its mobile breast cancer and lung cancer screening units, Allina is bringing preventative healthcare to the community. Check out the mobile program that spreads lung and breast cancer screening access here https://www.allinahealth.org/allina-news/2026/06/mobile-program-expands-breast-and-lung-cancer-screening-access

When Sheletta's son Andrew asked if he had to vote again in November, she realized she needed to do a podcast ot help young voters understand the difference between the primary election and the general election, so she called her friend Brian McDaniel, professor at Concordia University, to explain it all. #LaughingWithLetta #VoteInNovember #PrimaryVsGeneral #FirstTimeVoter #VoterEducation