Laughing With Letta

Laughing With Letta

Sheletta is an Emmy award winning comedian, talk radio show host and founder of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, a podcasting platform for Black folks. Each week on the Laughing with Letta podcast, she gives her hilarious takes on hot topics, chats it up with her celebrity friends, and shares funny stories about her kids.

Episodes

January 13, 2026 • 18 mins

After logging on to the GoFundMe site to help pay for funeral expenses for someone who was a victim of violent crime, Sheletta was astonished to learn that Minnesota has a crime victim restitution fund that will cover funeral costs and much more. She talks with officials from the state agency so people will know how to get access to these dollars if they need financial assistance.

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Sheletta wants everyone to start their 2026 off living healthy, well and strong, so she invited her friends from NorthPoint Health & Wellness in Minneapolis to talk about ways to manage your chronic disease. 

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January 6, 2026 • 20 mins

There is a huge gap in menopause care. Studies show Black women suffer more extreme symptoms earlier and they last longer. The impact to long term health is devastating including the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is a public health crisis so Sheletta chats with her friends from Harmoni-Wellness to dispel the misinformation and discuss barriers to menopause treatment.

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December 31, 2025 • 18 mins

Sheletta talks with two members of the Washington County Opioid Council about how their personal tragedies prepared them for the work they do today.

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December 30, 2025 • 17 mins

Sheletta chats with her friend Sharon Noel Richardson, owner of West Indies Soul Restaurant about how the promise act helped her company and why entrepreneurs in Minnesota who qualify should apply.

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Sheletta chats with John Larson, the company's Chief Operating Officer about how the company plans to offer opportunities and support the community.

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Sheletta chats with her friends from NorthPoint Health & Wellness about their new mental health walk-in clinics.

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Sheletta chats with Minnesota Senator Bobby Joe Champion and Neighborhood Development Center CEO Renay Dossman about The Promise Act Grant for Minnesota small business owners and how the deadline has been extended.

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Sheletta chats with George Lewis, a community elder, author and motivational speaker about how he was able to stop smoking after being addicted to nicotine for nearly four decades and why, getting free services and support from organizations like Quit Partner, doubles your chances of success.

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December 2, 2025 • 21 mins

Sheletta has fun talking to her friend Adam Prock, Executive Director of the Minnesota State Lottery, about all their cool new holiday scratch off games that'll make perfect stocking stuffers and holiday gift ideas.

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November 28, 2025 • 24 mins

Sheletta talks with Deb Chmieleski, a psychotherapist and the founder of Reflections, to offer tips and strategies to family members who are hosting holiday gatherings where loved ones who are struggling with opioid misuse may be in attendance.

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With six years of experience navigating most of the metro’s busiest and most dynamic corridors, Pierson followed in his father’s footsteps into transit and draws on early experiences helping his blind grandmother navigate Chicago’s bus system. Known for his calm under pressure and passion for urban life, Pierson sees public transit as essential, especially during times of crisis,  and takes pride in helping the city move forward, o...

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November 18, 2025 • 18 mins

Sheletta sits down with Attorney General Eric Holder for a light, thoughtful conversation that covers leadership, life lessons, and the moments that shaped his journey.

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November 11, 2025 • 19 mins

Sheletta Brundidge sits down with the Director of Home Service Plus Sherry Kemmetmueller at CenterPoint Energy to break down why protecting your appliances isn’t optional anymore — it’s essential.

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Sheletta Brundidge sits down with Minnesota DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. to talk about the resources, funding, and support available to help small business owners start, scale, and succeed.

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October 31, 2025 • 25 mins

On this episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge gets real—and really funny—about quitting smoking with the team from Quit Partners. They share resources, support, and success stories that prove you don’t have to go it alone when it comes to living smoke-free.

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October 28, 2025 • 23 mins

Sheletta Brundidge discusses the broadband boom, the seismic tech shift, and how Comcast is investing in innovation and connectivity for the future with Comcast. Only on the Laughing with Letta Podcast. 

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October 21, 2025 • 22 mins

In this soulful episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge welcomes a special guest whose cello playing has the power to calm hearts and lift spirits. 🎻 Together, they talk about how music — especially the deep, rich sound of the cello — can change the energy in a room, ease tension, and bring people closer. Tune in for laughter, inspiration, and a beautiful reminder of how music speaks when words fall short.

 

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October 14, 2025 • 20 mins

In this episode of Laughing with Letta, host Sheletta Brundidge breaks down the Direct Admissions process — a simpler, stress-free way for students to get into college. Tune in as Sheletta shares how this program opens doors for families, removes barriers, and makes higher education more accessible for all.

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On this episode of Laughing with Letta, hear how Thrive Family Recovery Resources, with grant funding from Washington County, is hosting a free 10-week Strengthening Families program. Meals are provided, the whole family is welcomed, and stronger connections are built together. #LaughingWithLetta #ThriveFamilyRecovery #StrengtheningFamilies #CommunitySupport #FamilyWellness

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