It's Not Your Fault Podcast

12/26/2024

Our founder Sheletta Brundidge surprised a small business owner who registered for her Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Minnesota State Capitol with a new van.

The vehicle critical to their business broke down and Catherine and Jervis White didn’t know what to do. So, they started a GoFundMe page to make their case. When that didn’t work? Sheletta Brundidge came to the rescue and bought them a van.

12/22/2024

The kids will be out of school for two weeks, making it a great time to protect against the spread of respiratory illness ahead of – and during – the holidays. Remember to wash your hands often, stay home when sick, and get up to date with vaccines. Washington County provides low and no-cost vaccines to eligible infants, children, and adults. Call to make an appointment today at 651-430-4036 or visit http://washingtoncountymn.gov/immunizations.

11/30/2024

Get annual health checkups scheduled for your children before the year ends, so they are set up for success in 2024. Their two week holiday break from school in December gives you some flexibility in their schedule to book an appointment for a complete physical, hearing and vision checks and mental health screening. To find a clinic or a dentist in Hennepin County, click here: https://www.hennepin.us/checkups

11/13/2024

Today, join Sheletta, AARP MN, and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber for a virtual lunch and learn about Secure Choice and how it can help your employees save for retirement. There's still time to register at aarp.com/mnsecurechoice

11/06/2024

People always talk about building generational wealth, but does anyone know how to do it? If parents want to work hard, save money, and leave something for their children, Bremer Bank can show them how to use home ownership to achieve that goal... https://www.bremer.com/insights/personal/2024-09-26-how-homeownership-can-help-you-build-generational-wealth?fbclid=IwY2xjawGY0W1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHf9x9yYyKA2XzPOEe2HszHy1N3PlNZtl73zCbnMzWR_KBVhzOTlrecCePQ_aem_9DZUgThLTvgehNzH_BxS_Q

Generational wealth refers to any assets, such as cash, investments and real estate, that can be passed down to children and grandchildren. Owning a home in particular can be a great way to jump start wealth building.

11/05/2024

TODAY is Election Day! Don’t know where to vote? You can find your polling place at MNvotes.gov. Remember: the polls close at 8pm, but if you’re in line by 8pm, don’t leave! You have the right to cast your vote and make your voice heard.

11/04/2024

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR POWER, it has real-life impacts on our community. You can vote early today, and your employer must let you go with paid time off. If you have any questions or problems voting, call or send a text to 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) or visit www.866OurVote.org. https://866ourvote.org/

Find out all you need to know about elections in 2024. Have questions about voter registration deadlines, requesting absentee or mail-in ballots, or how to vote in-person during early voting or on Election Day? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volu...

11/01/2024

Election Day is Tuesday, but you can vote early in person. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old on Election Day, a Minnesota resident for 20 days prior to Election Day, not incarcerated for a felony and not under a court order that revokes your right to vote.

10/30/2024

As kids outgrow their Halloween costumes, instead of buying brand new ones this year, it’s more environmentally friendly and cheaper to try out a costume swap with friends and neighbors. To find more ways to reduce waste this fall, visit RamseyRecycles.com/Reuse.

10/24/2024

Everyone talks about the top of the ticket in the election. When you cast your ballot, you will also vote for US senator, congressional rep, state and local reps, judges, school board and more. Go to MNvotes.gov to see all the candidates that will be on your ballot.

10/22/2024

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10/17/2024

If you have an adult child with who is good with numbers and wants to work at a bank but need training, bring them to Summit Academy OIC for their open house. It's from 3 to 5 p.m. in Minneapolis. They've got a 20-week financial training class and will help them get a job...

10/16/2024

The Minnesota legislature has appropriated $10 million to fund the Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program. It targets homes and businesses along the proposed METRO Blue Line Extension route to stabilize and protect them.

The Minnesota legislature has appropriated $10 million to fund the Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program. The program will target neighborhoods, small businesses and homes along the proposed METRO Blue Line Extension route.

10/14/2024

For Awareness Month, bring your son or daughter who is good with numbers to Summit Academy OIC's open house on Thursday 10/17 from 3 to 5. They have a 20-week financial services training course that will help them land a job at a bank. You can register to attend or stop by the school at 935 Olson Memorial Highway... https://ausm.org/event/financial-training-open-house-at-summit-academy-oic/

10/11/2024

If you're feeling some kind of way because your friend is visiting universities with for MEA weekend, but you don't have anywhere to go because your baby ain't college bound, I got you covered. Head to Summit Academy OIC's open house Thursday so they can learn a trade and get a job.

10/10/2024

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 but you can vote right now! In Minnesota you can vote early by mail or in-person. You can apply online for an absentee ballot that will be mailed to you or you can vote in-person. Learn about voting deadlines at MNvotes.gov...

10/09/2024

As a podcaster, writer, and busy mom, our founder Sheletta needs her Internet to keep up with her. Thanks to Comcast and Xfinity's 99.9% network reliability, her whole family can be online at the same time without slowdowns! Check Xfinity on the web at xfinity.com! *AD*

10/08/2024

Minnesota organizations can apply now for funding from Bremer Bank's allotment of $65 million in Federal New Markets Tax Credits.

Applications are open to upper Midwest organizations interested in applying for funding from the allotment of $65 million in federal New Markets Tax Credit awarded to Bremer Bank’s community development entity. Sheletta explains what it’s all about.