B‘s Table Talk

Inflection Points with Sally Saba, Medtronic – March 2023

Medtronic Vice President, Global Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, and President of the Medtronic Foundation, Sally Saba, MD, MBA, shares her stories of inflection points in her life and career, leader-lead commitment, and values and initiatives with Medtronic. 

Investing Into the People of Your Community With Ling Becker, Workforce Solutions at Ramsey County – April 2023

Workforce Solutions at Ramsey County Director Ling Becker speaks to her approach to philosophy, economic potential and growth, and learning more about our next workforce.

The Significance of Service With Leah Hébert Welles, Open Arms of Minnesota – May 2023

Open Arms of Minnesota CEO Leah Hébert Wells shares stories of her journey to leadership, community connection and impact, and the continued growth of Open Arms of Minnesota.

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Expression With Kristie Lazenberry, St. Paul Area Chamber – June 2023

St. Paul Area Chamber’s very own DEI Collaborative Program Director Kristie Lazenberry shares her experience from her days with Prince in the music industry, to working in theatre as an actress and an active storyteller, to leading the Chamber’s DEI work.  

Leading with Perspective with Shari Ballard, Minnesota United FC – August 2023

Minnesota United FC’s President and CEO Shari Ballard offers words of wisdom for business leaders and discusses why shaping your circumstances matters.

Changing the World One Life at a Time with Marcel Hofker, Strive Staffing – September 2023

Strive Staffing’s Founder Marcel Hofker shares his journey of incarceration and how he helps others with hard-to-hire histories through gainful employment. We’re also joined this month with co-hosts Sam Miraglia and Andy Barkley of Wells Fargo.

The Proposed Sales Tax Increase in St. Paul, with David Schultz, Hamline University – October 2023

Hamline University Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies and Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota David Schultz shares his thoughts and opinions on St. Paul’s proposed sales tax increase, rent control, cities and what their core mission and values should be, and more!

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Public Service & Insights on St. Paul, with Ward 3 Councilmember Chris Tolbert, City of Saint Paul – November 2023

City of Saint Paul Councilmember Chris Tolbert shares his thoughts and insights on rent control, the Full Stack initiative, and public safety.