I So Appreciate You!

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
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I So Appreciate You!

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. Get inspired by guests from a variety of backgrounds and sectors as I So Appreciate You! explores the challenges and triumphs of people shaking up our community for the better — discussing how these leaders got to where they are today and how they continue to move us forward. spmcf.org/podcast

  1. MAY 7

    And That's a Wrap!

    On this episode of I So Appreciate You, Melanie and Nadege reflect on the season and celebrate Nadege as she shares the news of her departure from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and prepares to take on her new role as CEO of the San Antonio Area Foundation.

    15 min

  2. APR 16

    The Value of Authenticity

    On this episode of I So Appreciate You, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert talk to Sheletta Brundidge about why showing up as your authentic self matters.

    38 min

  3. MAR 19

    Building Connections in Rural Communities

    On this episode of I So Appreciate You, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert talk to Bethany Lacktorin about the opportunities and challenges of managing an arts organization in a rural town.

    37 min

  4. FEB 20

    Liminal Space: Balancing Your Succession Plan

    On this episode of I So Appreciate You, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert talk to special guests, Carmen Giménez and Ruby Oluoch, about the dos and don’ts of succession planning.

    35 min

  5. JAN 16

    Designing the Fabric of Community

    On this episode of I So Appreciate You, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert talk to special guest, Rammy Mohamed, about how her fashion brand bridges her communities together.

    42 min

  6. 12/12/2023

    For Community, By Community

    On this episode of I So Appreciate You, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert talk to special guest Andrea Yoch about how Aurora FC is paving the way for inclusivity in sports.

    42 min

  7. 11/14/2023

    Why Allyship Isn’t Enough

    On this episode of I So Appreciate You, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert chat with Seena Hodges about why it’s not enough to be an ally and how we can transform into equity accomplices, both in the workplace and in our communities.

    41 min

  8. 10/17/2023

    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 Foundation, Shannon O’Leary.  In her role, Shannon and her staff help steward the Foundation’s $1.7 billion in assets, ensuring that those dollars aren’t invested and/or supporting any issues or causes that may detour our grantmaking work. Shannon is one of few women spearheading an investment team in a predominantly white male-dominated industry.  As a result of this lack of diversity, Shannon has made it her mission to meet with managers in the industry and advocate for change.  “One of the most dangerous things in this industry that leads to problems and leads to additional risk is the lack of diversity on these teams leading to group think,” she says.  In addition to her work advocating for change in the investments space, Shannon also pens a bi-weekly newsletter to share her experiences working in a male-dominated industry and sharing advice for readers wanting to create change themselves.

    27 min
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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. Get inspired by guests from a variety of backgrounds and sectors as I So Appreciate You! explores the challenges and triumphs of people shaking up our community for the better — discussing how these leaders got to where they are today and how they continue to move us forward. spmcf.org/podcast

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  • Creator
    Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    I So Appreciate You!

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