Reimagining The Workplace

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Reimagining The Workplace

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36 minutes

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Nov 29, 2021

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Alex West Steinman, Co-founder and CEO of The Coven, and Melissa Muro LaMere join ISAY co-hosts Nadege and Pahoua to discuss their respective evolving workplaces during the pandemic, some unexpected silver linings, and how showing up as yourself at work is a game-changer.

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Nov 29, 2021

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I So Appreciate You! is an honest, raw, funny, and uniquely insightful account of two women sharing behind-the-scenes work conversations happening as events unfold that impact our communities. But this isn’t just office talk.

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Ep. 0 - Trailer: "I So Appreciate You," an honest, raw and sometimes funny podcast about work, community, life and more. by I So Appreciate You!
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Ep. 5: Cultivating Your Career Path: In this week’s episode, ISAY co-hosts Nadege and Pahoua discuss the importance of intentionally creating learning opportunities and pathways that allow people to build knowledge and skills for roles that haven't been accessible to everyone. They are join... by I So Appreciate You!
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Ep. 3: Reimagining The Workplace: Alex West Steinman, Co-founder and CEO of The Coven, and Melissa Muro LaMere join ISAY co-hosts Nadege and Pahoua to discuss their respective evolving workplaces during the pandemic, some unexpected silver linings, and how showing up as yourself at work ... by I So Appreciate You!
36 min listen
Ep. 1: The Unspoken Rules of Professionalism: Co-hosts Nadege and Pahoua discuss professionalism and its unwritten rules on dress code, hygiene, hairstyles, and why it doesn’t matter that you are wearing sweatpants under your desk right now. by I So Appreciate You!
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Ep. 2: Work + Caregiving: A Balancing Act: Co-hosts Nadege and Pahoua share personal experiences with giving and receiving care, including Nadege’s recent experience with breast cancer. Special guest Liwanag Ojala, former CEO of CaringBridge, joins to discuss the emotional weight of being a careg... by I So Appreciate You!
41 min listen
Ep. 4: Creating Workplaces that Value Age: ISAY co-hosts Nadege and Pahoua, along with special guest Philomena Morrissey Satre, Director of Diversity & Inclusion and External Strategic Partnerships at Land O'Lakes, explore aging in the workplace and how this unaddressed diversity and inclusion is... by I So Appreciate You!
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Bonus: Season 1 Wrap & What’s Ahead: In this bonus episode to close season 1 of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Pahoua Yang Hoffman reflect on the season and discuss Pahoua’s upcoming career transition as she leaves the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Follow us on In... by I So Appreciate You!
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Ep. 2: Intentional Leadership Transitions: Many times, leadership transitions are unexpected, and if a succession plan is in place, the process is handled behind closed doors. In contrast, Jamie Millard, executive director of Pollen Midwest is leading her own transition out of the organization sh... by I So Appreciate You!
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Ep. 6: Creating Space for BIPOC Leaders by I So Appreciate You!
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Ep. 7: Inclusive Workplaces: How Do We Really Get There?: I So Appreciate You! co-hosts Nadege and Pahoua, along with special guest Christophe Beck, President and CEO of Ecolab, explain the concepts of “mirroring” and “bridging” and discuss how leaders, particularly white leaders, can create more inclusive work... by I So Appreciate You!
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Ep. 1: Lessons in Heart-based Philanthropy: Episode 1 opens up with an introduction of new co-host, Chief Marketing Officer Melanie Hoffert, before she and co-host Nadege Souvenir dive into the episode’s topic. This week they discuss the importance of a heart-based approach to giving, with special... by I So Appreciate You!
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Ep. 0: Season 2 Preview: Nadege Souvenir welcomes new co-host Melanie Hoffert to I So Appreciate You! with a few this or that questions revealing Melanie’s love of black licorice. The pair openly talk about their friendship, Melanie’s writing career and how they are forever bond... by I So Appreciate You!
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Season 3 Trailer: I So Appreciate You! is back for its third season starting September 19! Listen along as co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert continue their sometimes raw, sometimes funny and always uniquely insightful discussions with some of today’s change... by I So Appreciate You!
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The Genius of Black-led Change: Lulete Mola’s passion for activism and social justice stems from her love of her family and community. Before co-founding the Black Collective Foundation MN as a result of the pandemic and social uprising in Minnesota, Lulete started her own youth-le... by I So Appreciate You!
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Healing the Harms of Cultural Appropriation: In this episode of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert discuss cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation with Anishinaabe artist, advocate and cultural educator Adrienne M. Benjamin. In addition to Adrienne, they... by I So Appreciate You!
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Finding Balance with Social Media: In season 2, episode 5 of I So Appreciate You!, we discuss the value social media has as a tool for connection while also having implications on private life. Our special guest is Sarah Edwards, CEO of Some Great People and co-founder/CEO of Fashion ... by I So Appreciate You!
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Cultivating New Food Entrepreneurs: In the first episode of Season 3 of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert chat with Allison Hohn, executive director of Naturally Minnesota, about what it takes to establish a thriving and equitable ecosystem for food-bas... by I So Appreciate You!
36 min listen
Why Creative People Need Rest: Co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert take a Seinfeld approach to their final episode of the season by unwinding and talking about nothing; well, nothing in particular and “doing” nothing. Instead of tackling sometimes tough and complex issue... by I So Appreciate You!
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Investing in Diversity: On this episode of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert discuss mission-based investing and the values of a diverse team in the investments industry with Chief Investment Officer for the Saint Paul & Minnesota Founda... by I So Appreciate You!
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Changing Dominant Media Narratives: In a time when the information we consume is often curated or reinforced by what we like on social media or the news outlets we follow, Mukhtar Ibrahim is working to shift the narrative by giving immigrants and communities of color the kind of commit... by I So Appreciate You!
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Why Allyship Isn’t Enough: In Season 3 Episode 3 of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert talk to Seena Hodges, Founder and CEO of The Woke Coach, about why it’s not enough to be an ally and how we go from being allies to being accomplices. Seena ... by I So Appreciate You!
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Building Connections in Rural Communities: In Season 3 Episode 7 of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert discuss with Bethany Lacktorin, executive and artistic director of Little Theatre Auditorium, the opportunities and challenges of running an arts organization... by I So Appreciate You!
37 min listen
For Community, By Community: In Season 3 Episode 4 of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert talk to Andrea Yoch, Co-Founder and Chair of Minnesota Aurora FC, the first women-led and community-owned women’s soccer team in this country. Andrea Yoch sp... by I So Appreciate You!
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The Value of Authenticity: Sheletta Brundidge has done it all - she’s a mom, an autism advocate, a community activist, an award-winning broadcaster, a best-selling author and a business owner. She’s always wanted to be someone who shifts atmospheres, and when she walks into a ... by I So Appreciate You!
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Designing the Fabric of Community: In Season 3 Episode 5 of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert talk to Rammy Mohamed, the designer and founder of Ramadhan Designs who is making waves in the Twin Cities fashion industry and beyond. From a young age, Ram... by I So Appreciate You!
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Liminal Space: Balancing Your Succession Plan: In Season 3 Episode 6 of I So Appreciate You!, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert explore why succession planning is so important and what individuals and organizations can do to make leadership transitions successful for everyone involved.... by I So Appreciate You!
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And That's a Wrap!: In the season 3 finale of I So Appreciate You!, Melanie and Nadege reflect on how this season was all about badass women. Each guest was, to quote Nadege, a rockstar. To come full circle, we celebrate another badass woman: our very own Nadege Souveni... by I So Appreciate You!
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Changing Dominant Media Narratives: In a time when the information we consume is often curated or reinforced by what we like on social media or the news outlets we follow, Mukhtar Ibrahim is working to shift the narrative by giving immigrants and communities of color the kind of commit... by I So Appreciate You!
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31 min listen
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17 min listen
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Reimagining The Workplace

Reimagining The Workplace

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