Best Michelle Duong Podcasts (2025)

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Laune Bread: Chris MacLeod 56:38

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11d ago56:38

56:38

In the season finale of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Chris MacLeod, founder and co-owner of Laune Bread, a Minneapolis bakery that has made connection the cornerstone of their business philosophy. What began as Chris' desire to feel more connected to his work has evolved into a thriving business that prioritizes local ingredients, c…

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Fourth Trimester Doc: Dr. Michelle Haggerty 42:15

18d ago42:15

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In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman interviews Dr. Michelle Haggerty, founder of Fourth Trimester Doc, a groundbreaking medical practice providing in-home care for new parents and their babies during the critical postpartum period. Dr. Haggerty shares how her own experience as a new mother revealed the significant gaps in postpartum ca…

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16ozDays: Dillon Duong 40:23

25d ago40:23

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In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Dillon Duong, founder of 16ozDays, to explore how weekly coffee shop visits transformed into a thriving community-focused brand. Over the past four and a half years, Dillon has visited more than 263 local coffee shops, documenting their stories and building meaningful relationships wit…

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Good To Go Cups: Melissa Seeley 32:50

1M ago32:50

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In this episode, host Sam Bauman sits down with Melissa Seeley, co-founder of Good To Go Cups, an innovative business tackling the enormous waste problem of single-use coffee cups. Melissa and her business partner Michelle developed a circular system using compostable polymer cups that can be reused multiple times before being ground down and made …

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Honour Coffee: Samantha Hueman 30:26

1M ago30:26

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In this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Samantha Hueman, owner of Honour Coffee in Northeast Minneapolis. After years in corporate marketing left her feeling unfulfilled, Sam and her husband Luke took the leap to purchase this beloved neighborhood coffee shop, acai bowl, and raw juice bar, despite having no prior experience in the coffee …

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The Qi House: Cary Hakam 39:55

2M ago39:55

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In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Cary Hakam, licensed acupuncturist and owner of The Qi House in South Minneapolis. Cary shares his remarkable journey from studying yoga in Singapore to becoming a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner over 22 years ago. The conversation explores Cary's unique path, including how h…

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Nail Ninja: Andrea Storlie 33:33

2M ago33:33

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In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Andrea Storlie, owner of Nail Ninja, a nail salon in northeast Minneapolis that continues to revolutionize the local nail industry. Andrea shares her journey from being a high school dropout to becoming a business owner who not only provides exceptional nail services but also trains ot…

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The Mustache Cat: Rebecca Sansone 39:20

2M ago39:20

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In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Rebecca Sansone, owner of the Mustache Cat, a vintage and modern home goods store in St. Paul. Rebecca shares her journey from corporate life to small business ownership, where she curates a unique blend of vintage pieces with stories alongside products from women-owned businesses. Reb…

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College Muscle Movers: Cameron Gillette 47:45

2M ago47:45

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In this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Cameron Gillette (Cammie G), co-owner of College Muscle Movers. Cammie shares how he focuses on fostering a culture built on trust, adaptability, and continuous learning. From creating a positive work environment that values every team member’s contribution, to embracing challenges like expanding in…

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Alyssa Lund Photography / Illuminate Boudoir: Alyssa Lund-Kyrola 39:37

2M ago39:37

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In this episode of Not So Small we sit down with photographer Alyssa Lund-Kyrola to learn more about her journey to realizing her dream of being a full-time artist. Alyssa shares how she built two distinct brands: Alyssa Lund Photography, focused on families and weddings, and Illuminate Boudoir, dedicated to self-affirming, inclusive boudoir photog…

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S.E.E. Psychotherapy: Sarah Evert 21:53

3M ago21:53

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In this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Sarah Evert, a clinical social worker and the owner of S.E.E. Psychotherapy. Sarah specializes in working with clients struggling with perfectionism, and she shares how her own search for fulfillment and autonomy led her to build a private practice that challenges traditional therapy norms. Sarah ta…

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Drop Dead Gorgeous: Cody-John Marks 44:16

3M ago44:16

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In this episode of Not So Small, we sit down with Cody-John Marks, the owner of Drop Dead Gorgeous in Northeast Minneapolis. As an esthetician, Cody shares how his personal journey with self-confidence and beauty standards inspired him to create a welcoming space for anyone who has felt excluded by traditional beauty norms. Cody opens up about the …

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Hamm Real Estate Co: Mariah Hamm 30:30

3M ago30:30

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How do you create a real estate business that truly embraces inclusivity and sets a new standard for others to follow? Join us as we explore this compelling question with Mariah Hamm, a trailblazing queer realtor and the visionary force behind Hamm Real Estate Co in the Twin Cities. Mariah shares their journey of building a nurturing, value-aligned…

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Episode 13: Ambition and Pain avoidance 7:05

5+ y ago7:05

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More often than not, many of us get caught up with trying to get momentum in our careers and workplace because it’s important to us. It can become obsessive and a point of fixation. This can be called ambition, or in some cases like mine, just avoidance of my own pain. It’s a coping mechanism

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Episode 12: Time is fake but wbk 5:05

6y ago5:05

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YOUR STUFF TAKES TIME! YOU TAKE TIME! ALLOW YOURSELF THAT!!!!!My anxiety tells me I'm out of time all the time and it's just not true. You and your craft deserve time and care.

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Episode 11: Social Media 5:13

6y ago5:13

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Social Media is sooOOo important to creating and connecting with people but it also makes me feel scared and insecure.

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Episode 10: Talent?? What is it and why do I want it 5:18

6y ago5:18

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I hear 'talent' used quite frequently and I don't think I'm a big fan of being so dependent and reliant on that concept. But it still feels like I need to have 'it'.

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Episode 9: Mentality and Music interview with ANT HONEY 35:27

6y ago35:27

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Hi, sorry for the super speed introduction, I was just super excited to have my first podcast guest on the episode. Today we talk about music, culture, and even music business. Anthony Vu is a DJ and EDM producer and he talks us through what his process is and his style and art. Pretty rad stuff. I learned a lot and I hope you can too. Check out hi…

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Episode 8: Starting!! Things 3:28

6+ y ago3:28

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Starting a new journey and new things is scary. Especially when you care a lot. It’s a HARD thing to do so good job to you.

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Episode 7: The Emotional Wall and Surviving 3:40

6+ y ago3:40

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Today I talk about the emotional wall and dealing with yourself. Its important to acknowledge that you’ve survived the day. You’re doing okay.

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Episode 6: Sadness and Art 7:21

6+ y ago7:21

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I talk about being sad and creating art when you are sad. And the obligation to be sad because of your sad art.

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Episode 5: Actors Life is Hard 11:07

6+ y ago11:07

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I talk about Jenna Fischer’s book briefly, The Actor’s Life. Which inspired my title and my episode for today. I talk about my own experiences with going through acting class and becoming an actor.

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Episode 4: Gentle and Grateful 10:30

6+ y ago10:30

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THANK YOU FOR LISTENING IT WILL GET BETTER IT HAS TO I PROMISE! wow what a gentle way to go about things

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Episode 3: Open, Honest, Progress, and other words 7:04

6+ y ago7:04

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Today I discuss being open and honest. Two very difficult things to do. I’m so excited to bring in my friend Danny, he brings in some lovely insight with a word that people tend to overlook a lot. As always, thank you so much for listening and supporting.