Season 5

Kelly Bonner: April 16, 2025

A conversation with Kelly Bonner, Licensed Therapist, Burnout Expert, and host of the award-winning podcast Black Girl Burnout.
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. 
Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota.
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Drs. Kim Mansky, Romina Nikoukar, and Sara North: March 19, 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 
Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota.
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Dr. Jakub Tolar 4.0: Nov 20, 2024

An intimate chat with Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD, Vice President for Clinical Affairs.
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. Jakub Tolar.
Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota.
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