Weathering Life w/ Belinda Jensen & Lee Valsvik

Recent episodes

1. Cory Cove: KFAN, Initials Game & Poker

   Jul 28, 202641 min

   Cory Cove is one of the driving voices behind KFAN’s Power Trip Morning Show. He’s best known as the creator and host of the wildly popular Initials Game, a fast‑paced trivia showdown that’s become a Minnesota staple and even spun off into live events around the country and a board game. Beyond radio, Cory is also a dedicated poker player who’s taken his talents to the felt at the World Series of Poker, adding another competitive arena to his already eclectic resume. Brought to you by: Continental Diamond (continentaldiamond.com/), By the Yard Outdoor Furniture (bytheyard.net), & Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

2. 30 Years at WCCO with Amelia Santaniello

   Jul 21, 202645 min

   Weathering Life isn't about having all the answers. It's about enjoying the forecast with the right company. Amelia Santaniello exemplifies this with all of the career moves she has made successfully and how she continues to challenge herself even as she starts her fourth decade of broadcasting. With her many talents, she creates a space where the people around her are lifted by her, and her bright light shines on them, and that includes her husband and co-anchor Frank Vascellaro. Through it all, they also raised three beautiful children, and that is not easy with the broadcast evening schedules. She talks about all of it and enlightens us on how she weathered the storms along the way. Brought to you by: Continental Diamond (continentaldiamond.com/), By the Yard Outdoor Furniture (bytheyard.net), & Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

3. Restaurant Reinvention with Chef John Mihajlov

   Jul 14, 202635 min

   This week, we’re diving into the art of transition in the restaurant world—a business built on constant change. Chef John Mihajlov of Amplified Hospitality joins Bel and Lee to share lessons on resilience, evolution, opening and closing restaurants. Plus, the inside scoop on the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater and its food. Brought to you by: Continental Diamond (continentaldiamond.com/), By the Yard Outdoor Furniture (bytheyard.net), & Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

4. Mark Rosen on Grace and Grief

   Jul 7, 202647 min

   Our guest this week is our friend Mark Rosen, a beloved fixture in Minnesota sports for nearly five decades — the longtime WCCO‑TV (Channel 4) Sports Anchor. Mark faced the heartbreaking passing of his wife, Denise, after her battle with a brain tumor — a deeply personal journey he shares with us honestly and with grace. Now, he’s navigating what he calls his “second chapter.” Brought to you by: Continental Diamond (continentaldiamond.com/) & By the Yard Outdoor Furniture (bytheyard.net) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

5. Eric Perkins: Betting on Himself

   Jun 30, 202647 min

   This week we sit down with Eric Perkins. Perk at Play Productions is his amazing company, and he tells us all about how he started it and how it has evolved. A proud dad of three amazing children, we chatted with him during Father’s Day week. Being a hands-on Dad was one of the reasons he made a huge change in his life right after the pandemic. We talk about his forecast moving forward and how it might seem risky to leave a career and go out on your own, but how rewarding it is once you make the decision. Brought to you by: Continental Diamond (continentaldiamond.com/) & By the Yard Outdoor Furniture (bytheyard.net) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

6. Dave Ryan: The Next Chapter

   Jun 23, 202636 min

   Dave Ryan has had a storied career in radio here in Minnesota. How did he land the job in the first place and how did he decide that this was the time to say goodbye to his loyal audience? What is his forecast looking forward, and how does someone transition out of such a rigid early morning minute-by-minute schedule that has been their life for 33 years? Brought to you by: Continental Diamond (continentaldiamond.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

7. Our First Forecast

   Jun 16, 202644 min

   Lee and Belinda have known each other for nearly 30 years. This is our very first episode! We decided to just sit down and talk — the same way we always do — so you can get a feel for the kind of conversations we want to bring you: honest, interesting, funny, and hopefully helpful. We realized that every time we catch up, we end up talking about the big changes and transitions in our lives — some we saw coming that we planned for, and many others that arrived completely unexpected. That’s why we called the show Weathering Life. It’s about forecasting the good, weathering the storms, and appreciating the sunny days when they come — while knowing that both are just part of life. Brought to you by: Continental Diamond (continentaldiamond.com/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .