Lauren Y. Casteel is a philanthropic trailblazer. The daughter of civil rights leader, Whitney Young, she built a legacy as the leader of several foundations in Colorado. In 2024, she announced her retirement from the Women's Foundation of Colorado after spending nearly a decade as its president and CEO.

Listen to my talk with Ms. Casteel as she discusses her journey in philanthropy and her plans to take a "radical rest" in retirement.

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