S9 E11: Third Chapter Wisdom: Deb Hopp on Leadership, Resilience, and Reinventing Life After Loss

What happens when a powerhouse in media and communications retires—but doesn’t slow down? In this episode, we welcome Deb Hopp, recently retired president of Minneapolis–St. Paul Communications, as she reflects on a remarkable career spanning publishing, advertising, and board leadership. Deb shares stories from her small-town beginnings to becoming a force in Twin Cities media, including the challenges of working through personal tragedy, building women-centric sales teams, and navigating massive changes in the publishing world. Now in her “third chapter,” Deb opens up about life after loss, becoming a first-time grandmother, and the unexpected joys of strength training at 70. Whether you're thinking about what comes after your career—or want to understand how women lead with compassion and competence—this episode is filled with practical wisdom, heartfelt moments, and plenty of humor. Our Non Profit Spotlight is Center for Broadcast Journalism  _ Katie Harms: [email protected], www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: [email protected], www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you! We are thankful to our sponsors Andersen Cabinet and Jester Concepts (new owner of Rustica Bakery)