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What started as a podcast became a movement. In this special 100th episode of Lead with H.O.P.E. , Dr. Brandi Kelly reflects on the lessons, stories, and conversations that have shaped the journey. From the power of human con...

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Are you feeling overwhelmed as a leader? Discover how focusing on joy can be an unexpected but powerful tool for inspiring your team and cultivating hope in education. In this episode, we explore superintendent George Philhow...

Dr. Brandi Kelly shares her journey of self-discovery and the importance of hope in leadership. She emphasizes the role of self-awareness, belief, and purpose in effective leadership, and introduces a system of hope to sustai...

Feeling overwhelmed by leadership, burnout, or uncertainty about your purpose? In this powerful episode, Dr. Eric Moyer explores how understanding your identity in Christ can transform the way you lead, grow, and navigate lif...

In this inspiring episode of Lead with H.O.P.E. , Brandi Kelly reflects on two powerful experiences that reinforced a life-changing realization: she is no longer asking for a seat at the table—she’s changing the table. Drawin...

Episode Summary In this powerful interview, Michelle Sloan shares her journey from educator to leadership expert, revealing how purpose-driven leadership transforms schools from the inside out. She breaks down how principals ...

Episode Summary You don’t need more leadership strategies... you need more self-awareness. In this episode, Brandi Kelly unpacks one of the most overlooked gaps in leadership today: the lack of understanding around how you ar...

In this powerful and deeply reflective conversation, Brandi Kelly sits down with Preston Zeller to explore how grief, creativity, and faith intersect to shape leadership and purpose. Preston shares his journey through the sud...

Have you ever had a moment where everything feels off—but you can’t explain why? Your energy shifts, your confidence dips, and suddenly you’re questioning yourself for no clear reason. In this episode, Brandi Kelly unpacks wh...

In this inspiring episode of the Lead with Hope Podcast , we sit down with educator, author, and speaker Andrea Bittner to explore how hope-driven leadership transforms classrooms and lives. With over 20 years of experience s...

Episode Summary Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained? In this solo episode of the Lead with HOPE Podcast , Brandi Kelly shares practical tools to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, set healthy boundaries, and re...

Summary In this episode of the Lead with Hope podcast, host Dr. Brandi Kelly is joined by Melissa Wilkinson, the founder of Anchored with Purpose . Melissa shares her powerful transition from leading a $28 million retail orga...

In this powerful episode of Lead with H.O.P.E. , Brandi Kelly dives into one of the biggest barriers in leadership—perfectionism—and reframes it through the lens of resilience, faith, and forward momentum. Grounded in the mes...

Episode Summary In this episode of Lead with Hope , Dr. Kristen Weikle shares insights from her 30-year career in education, including her experiences as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. She reflects on the importanc...

What can a children’s book teach us about leadership, culture, and hope? In this episode, host Dr. Brandi Kelly shares the inspiration behind her new children’s book Spreading Sunshine with Kindness and explores the powerful ...

In this episode of Lead with Hope , Dr. Brandi Kelly sits down with educational leader Toby Travis to explore one essential truth: trust is the foundation of effective leadership in education . If you care about trust, leader...

In this episode of the Lead with Hope Podcast , Dr. Brandi Kelly tackles one of the most common leadership and personal development struggles: how to build habits when you’re overwhelmed . If you’ve ever tried to start a new ...

In this inspiring episode of Lead with H.O.P.E. , I sit down with Rob Scheer , founder of Comfort Cases , to discuss his incredible journey from a child in the foster care system to a successful businessman and social impact ...

In this episode of the Lead with H.O.P.E. podcast , host Dr. Brandi Kelly explores the profound impact of love and hope in leadership . As Valentine’s Day approaches, Brandi shares personal reflections and leadership insights...

In this episode of the Lead with HOPE Podcast , Dr. Brandi Kelly sits down with Shellee Howard , founder of College Ready , mother of four, and champion for student empowerment. Shellee shares how her personal journey navigat...

Are you a leader feeling the stress? Join us as we talk with Dan Stecken , a superintendent, former varsity head coach, and founder of the Stressed Leaders Retreat . Dan shares his unique approach to wellness and vulnerabilit...

A special thank you to Craig Williams and Conversari for supporting this episode! Learn more about their work at https://www.conversaripress.com In this empowering episode of Lead with HOPE , we give you a sneak peek of the f...

🤝 Legacy Sponsor This episode of the Lead with Hope Podcast is proudly supported by our Legacy Sponsor, Conversari - ⁠ https://www.conversaripress.com/ What happens when strong, capable leaders reach the end of what an unsust...