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  • TAYN Ep. 56 - Joan Klein

    TAYN Ep. 56 - Joan Klein
    2025/05/20
    Joan Klein was born and raised in Cebu City, Philippines. She moved to Salt Lake City, Utah with her mom, dad and brother at the age of 14 because of her mother's work relocation. Joan has an architectural background with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Woodbury University in Burbank, CA. She has worked in several architecture firms in Maine, North Carolina and North Dakota.

    In 2022, Joan and her co-founder started a non-profit called the North Dakota Asian- American Arts and Cultural Initiative. This non-profit is a platform for education, collaboration and celebration for Asian- American Arts and Culture. They have events that allow for an immersive experience for individuals and families in the Bismarck- Mandan community and beyond. Joan also volunteers for the Bismarck- Mandan Young Life. She is one of the leaders for the kids at Southern Central High School. As a committee member, Joan helps coordinate events for their fundraising efforts.

    Joan, her husband, son and daughter call Bismarck, North Dakota their home. She has a passion for architecture, photography, screen printing, drawing and several forms of paintings.
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    29 分
  • TAYN Ep. 55 Jackie Stebbins

    TAYN Ep. 55 Jackie Stebbins
    2025/05/06
    Jackie M. Stebbins graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law, and at age thirty-one, she became the senior partner of her own law firm, Stebbins Mulloy.
    She primarily practiced in family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation.

    Jackie was nationallyrecognized for her work by The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40 and Super Lawyers,Rising Stars. She was also named as a young leader in business and in her community by theBismarck Tribune’s and Prairie Business Magazine’s, 40 under 40.
    In 2019, when she was only thirty-five years old, Jackie retired from the practice of law after anear-death experience with a rare brain disease, autoimmune encephalitis.

    She later founded JM.Stebbins, LLC, as a writer and motivational speaker. Jackie is a frequent blogger on the JMStebbins blog and hosts the Brain Fever podcast. Her memoir, Unwillable: A Journey to ReclaimMy Brain, was published by Wisdom Editions in May 2022. Susannah Cahalan, author of the #1NYT bestselling book, Brain on Fire, praises Unwillable as “an inspiring story of a brilliantwoman’s battle with autoimmune encephalitis,” and that it’s “as moving as it is important.”Jackie lives in Bismarck, North Dakota with her husband, Sean, and their three children. In herfree time, she enjoys the great outdoors, exercise, reading, current events, and trying to be funny.
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    38 分
  • TAYN Ep. 54 - Paula Redmann

    TAYN Ep. 54 - Paula Redmann
    2025/04/22

    Paula Redmann graduated with a BA in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of North Dakota. She received her Masters in Strategic Leadership from the University of Mary. Paula is very involved in the community of Bismarck. She is currently on The Bismarck Park Board. Paula was the Community Relations Manager for the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District. In this job, she played the leading role on the BPRD team to write the application in 2016 and 2017 for the Gold Medal, the highest honor in the parks and recreation profession. Bismarck was a finalist in 2016 and was awarded this honor in 2017. Paula was also the Marketing Manager for the Bismarck Tribune.

    Paula has been on a number of boards in the Bismarck community including The Bismarck Downtowner’s Association, The Missouri Valley Areawide United Way, The Bismarck Mandan Civic Chorus and The Bisman Community Foundation Advisory Committee. Paula is also an active volunteer and volunteers at Heaven’s Helper’s Closet 701 and Furry Friends Rockin’ Rescue.

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    31 分
  • TAYN Ep. 53 - Andrew Hershey

    TAYN Ep. 53 - Andrew Hershey
    2025/04/08
    Andrew Hershey founded FOMO 10/40 CREAMERY in 2019 after spending a year traveling around the world doing missions work. For Andrew, it’s more than just ice cream, it's about making a difference in the world. During his time abroad he discovered how business was so essential for life. Making connections with leaders all around the world he found that small businesses can transform communities and lives.

    When Andrew was 9 years old, he was on a little league baseball team in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin. They lost every game back in 2003, but the memories of getting ice cream with his team were never forgotten! The desire to bring families together, to dream about life, to make the hard days less hard, and the good days even better. Ice cream has a way of bringing people together and to experience the little joys of life. With a heart to make a difference in families, the local community, and in the world, ice cream becomes more than just a treat on a hot summer day! Andrew also became the owner of Boneshaker Coffee in 2024 and incorporated FOMO 10/40 Creamery into that location. If you need a caffeine fix or a sweet treat, Andrew has you covered!
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    31 分
  • TAYN Ep. 52 - Mary Van Sickle

    TAYN Ep. 52 - Mary Van Sickle
    2025/03/25
    Mary Van Sickle is the Executive Director of Dakota Media Access (DMA) in Bismarck, ND. DMA is an award-winning, non-profit community media and training organization which provides Government and Community Media services in the Bismarck Mandan area.
    Prior to DMA, Mary worked in a variety of marketing, economic development, government, and non-profit management positions.

    She was the Executive Director for the Bismarck Downtowners, the Marketing Director for the Bismarck Civic Center and the Economic Development Specialist for the Bismarck-Mandan Development Assn. She has served in various leadership roles, and on numerous committees locally and nationally and is the past chair of the national Board of Directors for the Alliance for Community Media.
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    34 分
  • TAYN Ep. 51 - Chaplain (MAJ) Chad Gion

    TAYN Ep. 51 - Chaplain (MAJ) Chad Gion
    2025/03/11
    Chaplain (MAJ) Chad Gion is a Catholic Priest ordained in 2002. He has served as a priest in the Diocese of Bismarck in western North Dakota for twenty-one years. His primary responsibility has been as a pastor at various parishes across the Diocese. Chaplain Gion’s military service began in 2013 when he was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in the North Dakota Army National Guard. Chaplain Gion was deployed to Kosovo for three months to provide chaplain support to the 30th Armored Brigade, an Army Guard unit from North Carolina. His first assignment was as chaplain to the 1/112th Aviation Battalion. In 2018 he was transferred to the 164th Engineering Battalion where he served for 4 years. Chaplain Gion is currently assigned to 68th Troop Command.

    Chaplain Gion graduated from Regent Public High School, ND in 1994. He received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from North Dakota State University. He attended the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN where he received a master’s in divinity in 2002. Chaplain Gion completed the Basic Officer Leadership Course in 2014, Captain’s Career Course in 2018, and ILE in 2024.

    He lives and works in Sioux County, North Dakota, the northern portion of the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation. He is the pastor of the Catholic Indian Mission, consisting of five parishes and Saint Bernard Mission School (K-8).In August of 2024, Chaplain (MAJ) Gion was hired to serve as the State Support Chaplain for the North Dakota National Guard. In this role, he develops training events for the North Dakota Chaplain Corps. He provides direct support to the full-time staff of the North Dakota National Guard.
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    36 分
  • TAYN Ep. 50 - Jason Tomanek

    TAYN Ep. 50 - Jason Tomanek
    2025/02/25
    Jason Tomanek is the City Administrator for the City of Bismarck, a position he was appointed to in February 2024. Jason began his career with the City of Bismarck in 2006 as a Community Planner. During those 10 years, Jason spent much of his time working with developers, property owners, and entrepreneurs to support the reinvestment and revitalization of Bismarck’s downtown neighborhood.

    Jason is a Bismarck native and BHS graduate with degrees from NDSU in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design, and a Masters Degree from the University of Mary. Jason is a member, and current Vice President of the Bismarck Historical Society and a producer of the History Hotdish podcast, recorded here in the studio at Dakota Media Access.

    In his free time, Jason enjoys being outdoors, hiking, playing disc golf, kayaking, gardening, and searching for historic Bismarck relics and artifacts to add to his ever-growing collection of all-things Bismarck. Mr. Bismarck, as he’s known to his friends and coworkers, is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations for the City of Bismarck and serves as oversight for the planning and direction of all service functions across all 15 city departments.
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    36 分
  • TAYN Ep. 49 - Amy Hollar

    TAYN Ep. 49 - Amy Hollar
    2025/02/11

    For Amy, servant leadership is the cornerstone of her educational and personal philosophy. She is an Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Mary, where she herself earned her BA in Communication. She then earned her MA in Communication from the University of Nevada. Preparing students to succeed in today’s increasingly dynamic and complex world requires a great deal of effort, passion, and patience.

    Amy is a professor who believes it is her responsibility to know who her learners are, what knowledge and experiences they bring forward, and work collaboratively with students to open new doors and new ways of thinking in order to prepare them for their future.

    Amy’s greatest passion is volunteerism and advocacy, and the betterment it brings to communities. She is actively involved in the community, serving as the Communications Chair for Soul 57 and the Chair of the Board for 31:8 Project. When she’s not in the classroom, you can find her watching a sporting event, reading a good book, or traveling.
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    30 分