Plugged-In is a podcast produced by Plugged, where host and Plugged co-founder Jeffrey Bissoy interviews and highlights Black and POC creatives, innovators and business from the Twin Cities and across the globe. Make sure to subscribe and share!
Chance York on Meditation, Healing, and the Power of Vulnerability
Join Jeffrey Bissoy on Plugged-In for a powerful conversation with Yogi, musician and movement curator Chance York. Chance opens up about his journey into yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. He shares how these practices reshaped his life and gave him tools to grow, heal, and find balance.
We talk about emotional honesty, the importance of vulnerability, and what it means to show up fully as Black men in a world that often discourages openness. Chance explains why yoga is a beautiful and transformative practice that can anchor the mind and reconnect the body and spirit.
This episode offers insight, reflection, and inspiration for anyone seeking healing, presence, and inner peace. Tune in for a grounded and uplifting dialogue that will stay with you long after it ends
24 Oct 2025
From Minnesota to Barbados: Ruby Oluoch on Diasporic Joy and Creative Growth with Ruby
In this episode, Jeffrey Bissoy talks with Ruby Oluoch, a digital storyteller from Minnesota and Kenya now living in Barbados. Ruby shares her recent experience at Carifesta, the Caribbean’s premier celebration of art and culture, and reflects on the lessons of living abroad as a Black woman — from culture shock to community, from creative growth to diasporic joy.
🎙️ Tune in for an inspiring conversation about Black connection, creativity, and the beauty of belonging everywhere.
13 Oct 2025
Frida Torres on Building Joy and Connection in the Twin Cities
Frida Torres Macal — founder of She’s Invited and That Social Invite — joins PluggedIn to talk about her journey from Puerto Rico and Mexico to making Minnesota home.
She shares how her experience as an expat inspired her to create spaces for women to connect, build friendships, and find joy through intentional, inclusive social events.
We also talk about the importance of building community for women of color in the Twin Cities, and what’s next for She’s Invited and That Social Invite.
🎧 Tune in for an uplifting conversation on joy, connection, and community.
25 Sept 2025
Finding Your Style: A Conversation with Adrian Lowe
In this episode of Puro Deportes, Jeffrey Bissoy sits down with Adrian Lowe—a Jamaican-American fashion designer, muralist, and illustrator—to talk about creativity, culture, and carving out your own lane. Adrian shares where he draws his inspiration, how he continues adding new skills to his toolkit, and the advice he gives to young artists still finding their style.
18 Sept 2025
Juice Lord: Terry’s Baby and the Making of a Young OG
In this episode of Plugged-In, Jeffrey Bissoy sits down with St. Paul rapper Juice Lord, whose voice carries the soul of Rondo and the energy of the Twin Cities hip-hop scene.
Juice opens up about:
His past projects and the stories they carry
Terry’s Baby, his first album in two years, and the tribute it pays to his mother
The influence of family on his artistry and vision
Why the Twin Cities creative space is thriving
What it means to be a “young OG” in rap today
A conversation filled with passion, wisdom, and love for community.
12 Sept 2025
Becoming Neighbors with Green Card Voices
Plugged-In: A Conversation on Connection and Community
What does it mean to find a home? And how do we create spaces where everyone belongs?
In this week's episode, host Jeffrey Bissoy is joined by Richard Benton, a board member for Green Card Voices. They discuss the organization's mission and their exciting upcoming event, "Becoming Neighbor." Jeffrey and Richard explore the powerful role diversity plays in our communities and share powerful insights on building connections, fostering belonging, and celebrating our shared humanity.
12 Nov 2024
Elevating Black Excellence at the B-Suite
This week I sat down with the visionary behind the B-Suite, Jhaelynn Elam. Discover the inspiration and drive that led her to create this groundbreaking space in the heart of Minneapolis. Learn about the B-Suite's mission to foster Black creativity, community, and innovation. From empowering brunches for Black women to inspiring talks on business and entrepreneurship, the B-Suite is redefining what's possible for the Black community in the Twin Cities. Tune in to hear Jhaelynn's inspiring story and her vision for the future of the B-Suite.
23 Oct 2024
Life After Sports with Steve Davis Jr.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Steve Davis Jr., founder of Striving Higher After Sports. After a promising football career at the University of Minnesota, Davis' NFL dreams were unexpectedly cut short. Faced with uncertainty, he discovered a new path thanks to a helping hand. Now, he's dedicated to guiding college athletes through similar transitions, offering invaluable insights on identity, career paths, and overcoming adversity. Tune in to hear Davis' personal journey and learn how he's making a positive impact on the next generation of athletes.
8 Oct 2024
The Future of DIY with Abe Founder, Isaac Kamsin
In this episode of Plugged-in, we chat with Isaac Kamsin, the founder of Abe, a revolutionary new app that's changing the way we tackle DIY home repairs. Isaac shares the inspiration behind Abe, the unique challenges he faced during development, and the hilarious story of how the app got its name. Discover how Abe is simplifying home improvement projects and connecting homeowners with skilled professionals.
30 Sept 2024
Ryan Stopera and Public Functionary
Ryan Stopera is one of four directors at Public Functionary, located at the Northrup Building in Northeast. PF is a space dedicated for Twin Cities creatives to share and amplify their art and ideas. PF has gone through many reinventions and has become one of the premier art and creative spaces in the city. I spoke with Ryan about his creative journey, his role at Public Functionary and upcoming events you won't want to miss....
3 Sept 2024
Liban Kano on Strangers Meeting Strangers
Liban Kano is the creator and producer of the live gathering and social event called strangers meeting strangers, a space where strangers come to hang out, hold deep or comedic conversations and make new connections. This week, I chat with Liban Kano on how he came up with the idea for Strangers Meeting Strangers, his goals for the growing project and upcoming events!
27 Aug 2024
The Rise of Lenny The Foodie
Lenny The Foodie (@no.table.manners), Minnesota's top food influencer, is spilling the tea on everything from food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants. Join host Jeffrey Bissoy as they dive into Lenny's journey, Twin Cities favorites, and settle the age-old debate: Are The State Fair's Sweet Martha cookies worth the hype?
20 Aug 2024
Hops and Hope: The Making of Rondo's Black Owned Brewery
This episode features Brittney Mikell, a trailblazing entrepreneur who's making waves in the brewing industry. Hailing from Chicago's South Side and currently crafting brews at La Dona Cerveceria, Brittney is on a mission to bring a new kind of space to St. Paul's Rondo community. Discover the inspiring story behind Bubble Line Brewing, a Black-owned brewery aiming to be more than just a place to grab a pint.
13 Aug 2024
The Historic South Sudan Basketball Team
The Olympics wrapped up Sunday evening, but host Jeffrey Bissoy sat down with Nyajok Deng a tech lawyer from Minnesota with origins from South Sudan. They discuss the history of South Sudan, their performance on the international stage, what it meant to the displaced South Sudanese people across the globe. Listen in and subscribe!
6 Aug 2024
Traveling in Luxury with Taliya World Tours
Taliya is the the CEO and main host of Taliya World Tours, a luxury travel tour that she organizes for Black and Brown professionals form across the globe. While in Mexico City, Jeffrey interviewed her about her love for travel, community and how she began her luxury group tour business. Listen in and subscribe!
31 Jul 2024
The Growth of Lewiee Blaze
In the first episode of Plugged-In, Jeffrey Bissoy interviews Minneapolis artist Lewiee Blaze about his growth as a musician, growing the music scene in Minnesota, live performances, including his upcoming August 10th show at 7th Street Live as well as other things that have kept him busy over the last year.
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