B‘s Table Talk

Developing Leadership with Troy Blizzard, Mortenson – March 2022

Mortenson’s Vice President and General Manager Troy Blizzard walks us through his journey to authentic leadership and his 5 points to developing as a leader.

Learning about the St. Paul Anchor Strategy, HealthPartners – April 2022

Ornela Beslagic-Bjerke, Karen Knutson, and Cole Wensman, together within HealthPartners lead their St. Paul Anchor Strategy. Learn about their goals and how they lead health and economic strategies to measuredly impact community well-being and businesses.

Aligning Investments to Values with Jasmine Jirele, Allianz Life - May 2022

Allianz Life's President & CEO Jasmine Jirele discusses her newly appointed leadership, vision, and aligning investments to values. 

Building a Future with Amanda Rome, Xcel Energy - June 2022

Xcel Energy's Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Amanda Rome shares her key lessons for young professionals, teamwork, and how to manage black swan events. 

Helping Families with Dr. Joe Lee, MD, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - July 2022

Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation President & CEO Dr. Joe Lee, MD, discusses substance addiction, treatment through the pandemic, and how they show up for families. 

Financial Advice and Tips with Nels Larsen, Guidance Accounting - August 2022

Guidance Accounting Owner and Entrepreneur Nels Larsen, CPA, CMA, CFM, discusses economics, shares his advice for small businesses, and his thoughts on creating an exit strategy. 

Don't forget to check out the Guidance Accounting Podcast with Nels Larsen!

Making a Difference with Amanda LaGrange, REPOWERED - September 2022

REPOWERED, formerly Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, CEO Amanda LaGrange discusses economic empowerment, growth, advocacy, and making an impact in local communities.

Celebrating 125 Years of Care with Barbara Joers, Gillette Children’s – October 2022

President and CEO Barbara Joers discusses Gillette Children’s legacy, impact, and how she pauses for the things that matter. 

Support Gillette Children's by joining them on October 29, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre to celebrate their 125th year! Learn more about their Illuminate the Future celebration here.

Servant Leadership with Michael Goar, Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis – November 2022

Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis President and CEO Michael Goar shares his experiences with servant leadership and its impact. 

Talking Energy with Ken Smith, District Energy St. Paul– December 2022

District Energy St. Paul President and CEO Ken Smith discusses District Energy projects, leadership, and winning the Norman R. Taylor Award for 2022.

Growing Sun Country Airlines with Jude Bricker – January 2023

Sun Country Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer Jude Bricker talks about the growth of the company and his evolved leadership. 

Building a Better Minnesota with Nancy Korsah, Black Business Enterprises Fund – February 2023

Black Business Enterprises Fund Founder, President & CEO, Nancy Korsah speaks to how you can help your Black business community, how she makes allies, and why making room at the table is important.