Be challenged and encouraged in your leadership journey as you hear how these diverse leaders have led through difficult times in our country and world.
Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota
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Episodes
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
An inimate chat with Molly Portz, Assistant Vice Provost and Interim Director of International Student and Scholar Services.
Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features Molly Portz.
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Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
An intimate chat with VP Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD.
Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features VP Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD.
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Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
A conversation about the importance of lifelong learning and growth in serving as a leader.
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
A conversation with Kelly Bonner
Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features:
Kelly Bonner, Licensed Therapist, Burnout Expert, and host of the award-winning podcast Black Girl Burnout
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
A conversation with Drs. Kim Mansky, Romina Nikoukar, and Sara North
Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features:
Kim Mansky Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota
Romina Nikoukar Senior Scientist, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Sara NorthDirector of Educational Innovation and Evaluation and Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy in the Medical School,Co-Director of UMN Center for Interprofessional Health
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
An intimate chat with VP Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD.
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
An intimate chat with Ana Núñez, MD, FACP, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
An intimate chat with VP Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD.
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
A conversation about privilege (and disprivilege) and generous listening.
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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
A conversation with public health leaders about empathy and working through challenges.
Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features:
Dr. Tim BeebeInterim Dean, School of Public Health
Jan MalcolmFormer Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Health
Dr. Michael OsterholmDirector, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Basketball, music, and leadership at the University of Minnesota--U of M leaders share insights with stories from athletics and music.
Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features:
Stephanie DavisAssociate Athletics Director of Events Management, University of Minnesota
Betsy McCannAssistant Director of Bands/Director of Marching and Athletic Bands, University of Minnesota
Lindsay WhalenHead Women's Basketball Coach, University of Minnesota
Moderated by Carolyn M. Porta, PhD, MPH, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota.
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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
A conversation about intersections among policy makers, health care leaders, and determinants of health.
Fireside Chats: Leadership Journeys bring together University of Minnesota health sciences students with experts for candid conversation on leadership, career pathways, sources of joy, and strategies to rejuvenate. This episode features:
Tina SmithUnited States Senator for Minnesota
Laura Reed, RN, DPNExecutive Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, and Chief Operating Officer MHealth Fairview
Mark Lane Welton, MDChief Medical Officer MHealth Fairview
Moderated by Carolyn M. Porta, PhD, MPH Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota.
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