Conversations with Chanda

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Prosperity With Purpose: A Conversation with Nausheena Hussain

Chanda is joined by philanthropy leader, board member, and author Nausheena Hussain for a thoughtful conversation about faith, money, leadership, and legacy.Nausheena reflects on her journey from corporate America to nonprofit leadership, the intentional decision to step away fro ... Show more

. 1h 0min

Being Held: The Human Side of Healthcare with Lisa Shannon & Bridget Rosario-Vega

In this episode of Conversations with Chanda, Chanda Smith Baker explores the human side of healthcare where care, leadership, and crisis intersect. The conversation begins with Bridget Rosario-Vega, a staff member at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, who shares her deeply p ... Show more

. 42min 51sec

What Happens When Women Lead Anyway: A Conversation with Hon. Harriette Chiggai

Hon. Harriette Chiggai, Advisor on Women’s Rights to the President of Kenya, joins Chanda Smith Baker for a powerful and deeply human conversation about courage, bias, and the fight for safety and dignity in leadership.From growing up in Nakuru to advising the highest office in h ... Show more

. 59min 57sec

Failure to Vote Is Not Rebellion, It’s Surrender — with Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State

In this episode, Chanda sits down with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon for a conversation that goes beyond the ballot box. Together, they unpack the state of democracy in America and why choosing not to vote isn’t resistance, but resignation.From the real impact of gover ... Show more

. 41min 24sec

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