Conversations with Chanda

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How I Found Myself in the Midwest: Steve Grove on Reinvention and Leadership

Steve Grove, a former Google executive and current Star Tribune leader, joins Chanda Smith Baker on 'Conversations with Chanda' to discuss his new book, 'How I Found Myself in the Midwest.' Listen as Steve dives into his personal journey of reinvention, the challenges and triumph ... Show more

. 42min 33sec

This Is for Us: The $50K Open Road Fund That Honors Black Futures

Guests Danielle Mkali and Lavasha Smith of Nexus Community Partners, and recipient Tari Sudduth, join Chanda Smith Baker to unpack the $50K Open Road Fund. Seeded by a $50M Bush Foundation grant, it’s redefining wealth, honoring Black futures, and repairing harm through direct in ... Show more

. 51min 5sec

This is the Time! A Conversation with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan

In this episode, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan shares her inspiring leadership journey and discusses the influences of her upbringing by strong women. She highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in public service, the power of community, and the role of ... Show more

. 1h 1min

The Myth of the Fearless Leader: A Conversation with Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton

Join Chanda Smith Baker in a powerful conversation with Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton—a seasoned HR executive, author, and transformational leader. Raised in Minnesota, Tonya reflects on her family legacy, including her grandfather’s founding of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, and ... Show more

. 52min 47sec

Chief Rondo: Securing Justice in the Epicenter of America's Racial Reckoning

In this powerful episode of Conversations with Chanda, former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria “Rondo” Arradondo joins Chanda Smith Baker for an unflinching and deeply personal conversation about leadership, justice, and the weight of public service. As the first Black police chi ... Show more

. 59min 8sec