The “Big Beautiful Bill” could save small business owners thousands in taxes — but only if you act before December 31.

In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, Jim Walsh, President of Walsh & Company, breaks down what the Big Beautiful Bill really means, how it impacts small business owners, and the moves you need to make now. From credits vs. deductions to year-end tax planning strategies, Jim makes complex tax law simple and practical.

📌 Don’t wait until it’s too late — learn what you need to know to save money and plan smarter before the year ends.

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or just curious about how to take control of your finances, this episode is packed with insight you won’t want to miss.

💰 Learn more about Jim & Walsh and Co.:
Jim on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-walsh-ea-26521224/
Website | https://walshtaxandbookkeeping.com/
Facebook | https://www.linkedin.com/company/walshtaxandbookkeeping/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/walshtaxandbookkeeping/

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In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Kara Baas, Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of New Day Counseling Services in Brandon, SD. Kara blends traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with powerful tools from energy psychology, including EFT tapping, body code, Reiki, crystals, and aromatherapy.

She shares how trauma is stored in the body, why thoughts become things, and how healing isn’t just mental — it’s emotional, physical, and energetic. Kara opens up about her journey into energy psychology, the profound breakthroughs she’s seen with clients, and her message that “everything is figureoutable.”

Whether you’re curious about alternative healing or looking for new tools to address anxiety, trauma, or self-sabotage, this conversation is eye-opening.

🪬 Learn more about Kara & New Day Counseling:
Kara on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-baas-ba51785/
Website | https://www.newdaysd.com/

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In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Gladys, founder of Leidy Eyebrows, a beauty and skincare studio dedicated to health, confidence, and style.

Gladys shares her inspiring journey from starting in Colombia nearly three decades ago to opening her business in Sioux Falls, where she now offers everything from eyebrow micropigmentation to facials, dermaplaning, and advanced skincare therapies. More than just a beauty studio, Lady Eyebrows is about helping clients feel confident inside and out.

Gladys also opens up about the deeply personal story behind the name “Leidy Eyebrows,” and how her mission is to empower others through beauty, healing, and care.

👉 Whether you’re curious about skincare, interested in eyebrow services, or inspired by stories of resilience and entrepreneurship, this conversation is for you.

🧖‍♀️ Learn more about Gladys & Leidy Eyebrows:
Website | https://leidyeyebrows.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/leidy.brows/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/leidyeyebrowsofficial/

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Discover a safer, radiation-free way to detect health issues early with Melissa Tripp of InfraMed Thermography in Sioux Falls. In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, Melissa shares how infrared thermography is transforming breast health screenings and preventive care.

From detecting inflammation and circulation issues to identifying early warning signs of disease, thermography is non-invasive, painless, and ideal for women seeking alternatives to mammograms. Learn Melissa’s journey from X-ray tech to entrepreneur, and why more people are choosing thermography for peace of mind and proactive health.

👩‍⚕️ Learn more about Melissa & InfraMed Thermography:
Melissa on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-tripp-rt-r-ctt-7051b44b/
Website | https://www.inframedthermography.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/InfraMedThermography/

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#RadiationFree
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#EarlyDetection
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Veronica Sherwood, owner of Elevate Mind Psychiatry and Elevate Wellness Institute, is transforming the way Sioux Falls approaches mental health and wellness.

In this episode, Veronica shares how her clinic combines diagnosing, medication management, massage therapy, physical therapy, body contouring, neurofeedback, and more—all under one roof—to treat the whole person.

From helping children with ADHD succeed in school to supporting trauma survivors, Elevate Wellness offers a unique, integrated approach that focuses on the connection between mind and body. With wait times as short as one week, they’re making quality mental health care more accessible than ever.

If you or someone you know is navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, or trauma—and you believe in healing beyond medication—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

❤️‍🩹 Learn more about Veronica & Elevate Wellness Institute:
Veronica on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-sherwood-0341452a4/
Website | https://elevatewellnessinstitute.org/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/people/Elevate-Wellness-Institute/61554849434413/
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#MentalHealth #ADHD #TraumaRecovery #ElevateWellness #SiouxFalls #WellnessClinic #AnxietyRelief #HolisticHealth #Neurofeedback #BodyMindConnection

At Radiant Health & Hormone in Sioux Falls, Jessica Morrell and her team are redefining what healthcare can look like. In this episode, Jessica shares why she started Radiant, what was missing in traditional medicine, and how their approach goes beyond hormones to address the root causes of health concerns. From personalized hormone therapy and gut health to functional aesthetics like Em-Face and Neo, Radiant is all about helping patients feel better, live better, and restore vitality, without cookie-cutter solutions.

📍 Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

🌞 Learn more about Jessica & Radiant Health and Hormone Therapy:
Jessica on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-morrell-7b44aa48/
Website | https://radiantht.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RadiantHT/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/radiantht/

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#FunctionalMedicine
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Christina Cota Donovan from Cota Coaching & Consulting joins us to talk about the real reasons employees quit, how to fix broken culture, and what it actually means to lead well in 2025. If you’ve ever struggled with onboarding, retention, people problems, or just feeling stuck with HR, this conversation is for you.

We dive deep into the mistakes leaders make (and how to avoid them), how to build an impactful employee experience, and what her Leadership & Culture Summit is all about. Christina’s approach is practical, honest, and game-changing for businesses of all sizes.

📍 Based in Sioux Falls, Christina works with companies from 5 to 500 employees and has helped dozens of business owners create better teams, better onboarding, and healthier cultures.

💼 Learn more about Christina & Cota Consulting:
Christina on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-cota-donovan-shrm-scp-sphr-04b41312/
Website | https://cotaconsulting.net/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/cota-coaching-consulting/

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Explore the healing power of oxygen with Dr. Todd from Midwest Hyperbarics in Sioux Falls. In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we go deep — literally — into how hyperbaric oxygen therapy is being used to treat chronic wounds, injuries, post-radiation damage, neuropathies, fibromyalgia, and more.

As an ENT surgeon and now a hyperbarics clinic founder, Dr. Todd shares how pressure — not just oxygen — plays the most important role in healing. Learn how this therapy works, how it’s helped patients like his wife Nicole, and how the science is gaining traction with elite athletes and people seeking recovery and wellness.

🚁 Bonus: We also take a peek at Dr. Todd’s gyroplane hobby and how it connects to his deep fascination with pressure.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Todd & Midwest Hyperbarics:
Dr. Dan Todd | https://doctordantodd.com/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/
Website | https://midwesthyperbarics.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562782504775

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#SiouxFallsBusiness
#MedicalInnovation
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#HealthAndWellness
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