Leadership Journeys
Episodes

Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
1 hr 3 min
An intimate chat with Jon Hallberg, professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, founding creative director of the Center for Art and Medicine and Brennan Vance, Emmy-winning documentarian.
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.
Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota.
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Feb 12, 2026
1 hr 3 min

Nov 13, 2025
Molly Portz: Nov. 12, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
50 min
An intimate 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.
Moderated by Dr. Carolyn Porta, Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, University of Minnesota.
See Fireside Chats--Book, Podcast, Movie Recommendations
Nov 13, 2025
50 min

Oct 3, 2025
Dr. Jakub Tolar 5.0: Oct. 1, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
50 min
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.
See Fireside Chats--Book, Podcast, Movie Recommendations
Oct 3, 2025
50 min