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                &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;Intentional Leadership with Mayor Aftab Pureval. In this episode, host Soon Yu interviews Aftab Pureval, the mayor of Cincinnati, who shares his inspiring journey from his immigrant family's experiences to his leadership in public office. Pureval discusses his career trajectory, starting from his early days in student government to his role as clerk of courts, where he tackled systemic challenges head-on. He opens up about the hardships and public scrutiny he faced, particularly after losing a congressional race and the lessons learned in balancing personal convictions and public service. Pureval also highlights the importance of intentional leadership, community service, and conflict resolution. He offers a powerful call to action for more AAPI individuals to engage in public service, emphasizing the transformative impact and fulfillment that comes with making a difference in the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;04:16 Aftab's Family Background and Heritage&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;07:28 The American Dream and Public Service&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;13:10 Early Political Aspirations and Challenges&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;21:23 Embracing Identity and Overcoming Barriers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;28:58 Building Bridges in a Hostile Environment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;31:03 Leadership and Vulnerability&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;33:14 Conflict Resolution and Setting Standards&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;40:40 Facing Public Defeat and Bouncing Back&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;41:56 The Accidental Mayor&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;47:50 The Importance of Running for Office&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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TAAF, Gold House, Stanford GSB Asian Alumni Chapter Founders

Mayor of Cincinnati, Aftab Pureval, Hosted by Soon Yu

MAR 12, 202554 MIN
Aconic

Mayor of Cincinnati, Aftab Pureval, Hosted by Soon Yu

MAR 12, 202554 MIN

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Intentional Leadership with Mayor Aftab Pureval. In this episode, host Soon Yu interviews Aftab Pureval, the mayor of Cincinnati, who shares his inspiring journey from his immigrant family's experiences to his leadership in public office. Pureval discusses his career trajectory, starting from his early days in student government to his role as clerk of courts, where he tackled systemic challenges head-on. He opens up about the hardships and public scrutiny he faced, particularly after losing a congressional race and the lessons learned in balancing personal convictions and public service. Pureval also highlights the importance of intentional leadership, community service, and conflict resolution. He offers a powerful call to action for more AAPI individuals to engage in public service, emphasizing the transformative impact and fulfillment that comes with making a difference in the community.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">04:16 Aftab's Family Background and Heritage<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">07:28 The American Dream and Public Service<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">13:10 Early Political Aspirations and Challenges<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">21:23 Embracing Identity and Overcoming Barriers<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">28:58 Building Bridges in a Hostile Environment<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">31:03 Leadership and Vulnerability<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">33:14 Conflict Resolution and Setting Standards<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">40:40 Facing Public Defeat and Bouncing Back<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">41:56 The Accidental Mayor<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">47:50 The Importance of Running for Office</span></p>