Laughing With Letta
Laughing With Letta
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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.
Don't have insurance? You can still get healthcare at Planned Parenthood.
Unemployment among Black women has skyrocketed. With DEI rollbacks and federal workforce reductions, Black women have not only lost their jobs but also their medical insurance. Sheletta talks to the folks at Planned Parenthood about how they are filling the gap.  Planned Parenthood North Central States
Oct 27
21 min
Making a Show out of Your Business
A new streaming show spotlights the celebrations and the concerns of social entrepreneurs who are changing the world. Sheletta chats with executive producer Dylan Mulick about how this series will inspire and uplift business owners. How To Change The World Documentary Series - YouTube
Oct 20
27 min
Wanna help fix up St. Paul? There's a grant for that...
St. Paul's STAR program is taking applications. Up to $50,000 is available for those who qualify for the funding. Wanna know what it's all about? Listen to Sheletta's podcast to find out more. Neighborhood STAR Grant Program | Saint Paul Minnesota
Oct 13
20 min
Are we still talking about slavery?
Some people think slavery is in the past and we shouldn't talk about that dark part of America's history. But a new traveling museum exhibit has landed at University of St. Thomas, forcing us to confront this country's dark past while forging ahead, together, to create a better future. Sheletta chats with What We Inherit's co-creators and invites her listeners to a special event next month.  Traveling slavery museum exhibit lands at University of St. Thomas
Oct 9
26 min
Want to serve? Help a senior.
Lutheran Social Services has opportunities for volunteers to become senior companions. Sheletta chats with Brittany Thoms about the need for people to sign up and why the program can't exist without people stepping in to help. Phone number: 888-205-3770 Website: www.lssmn.org  Interest form: Request Information on Senior Companion Service | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Oct 6
24 min
Looking for a grant for your business? We found one!
If you're a business owner in Washington or Ramsey County and you've been trying to find a grant that will not only help your company be more environmentally friendly but also provide free publicity, Sheletta may have exactly what you've been looking for.  Visit BizRecycling.com or call 651-768-6670 to set up a free site visit.
Sep 29
24 min
Party with a Purpose
Sheletta chats with her friend Heidi Swank from Rethos about their big Wrecking Ball Gala coming up in October that raises money to raise the profile of historic buildings in Minneapolis Home | Rethos Places Reimagined
Sep 29
22 min
Keep your family shielded from danger
With the hustle and bustle of cheer practice, student council meetings, and theater rehearsals, Sheletta is often on the go with her kids, so she wants to keep them safe and protected at home and online. On today's episode of Laughing with Letta, Sheletta chats with her friends from Comcast about their new Xfinity Shield program and the cybersecurity options that keeps her children and her business safe from bad actors. Comcast Launches Xfinity Shield, Redefining Intelligent Home Protection | Comcast Corporation
Sep 22
25 min
New clinic for Minneapolis women veterans
This summer, a new clinic for Minnesota women veterans opened in Minneapolis providing a dedicated space for 10.000 women to receive primary, specialty and mental healthcare under one roof.   Women Veteran Care | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs Minneapolis VA Women’s Clinic Groundbreaking | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Sep 15
20 min
Church members get free naloxone training
The Center of Addiction & Faith is offering a free public naloxone training on September 22, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Woodbury. Sheletta chats with Pastor Ed Treat who explains that attendees will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose, administer naloxone, and respond appropriately until emergency help arrives.  Naloxone Training | Mcr Project
Sep 11
27 min
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