Canopy Life Podcast

Canopy Life Podcast

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Canopy Life Podcast episodes

  • Episode 19: The story of Canopy Life (and how we got our name)

    In this episode Christi Gordy shares the backstory of Canopy Life Academy. 

    To learn more about how you can get involved check out our website: canopylife.org

    Music Credits:

    "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


    This podcast is brought to you by Uplink Marketing - uplinkmarketing.com.

    36 min
  • Episode 18: How to solve big problems

    In this episode hosts Evan and Christi discuss how solving seemingly small problems and fostering individual responsibility can work to chip away at big problems which once solved, often lead to bigger problems. 

    "We believe that learning how to solve problems is more valuable than solving the problem itself. There's always going to be another one lurking around the corner."

    Read the blog version of this episode: Canopylife.org/Blog

    Sponsor a child: canopylife.org/sponsorship/


    Music Credits:

    "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


    This podcast is brought to you by Uplink Marketing.

    22 min
  • Episode 16: Parenting in Stressful Situations: Interview with Linah Njeri

    In this interview Christi Gordy and Linah Njeri discuss parenting in stressful situations.

    Relevant resources:

    • Book by Karen Purvis: The Connected Parent thttps://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Trust-Connection-Strategies-Adopted/dp/0736978925
    • Video by Karen Purvis, "The IDEAL Response for Parents": https://youtu.be/761xx61-q1c
    • Read this episode in blog format: canopylife.org/blog

      Learn more about Canopy Life Academy: canopylife.org

      33 min
    • Episode 14: 2020 Expectations vs. Reality: an interview with Kenyan staff

      In this episode Christi Gordy talks with Abbu Odhiambo and Linah Njeri, Canopy Life staff in Kenya, about what expectations were for 2020 and how they are navigating the reality of 2020. 

      Learn more about Canopy Life: canopylife.org

      Read the written version of this episode: https://canopylife.org/blog/

      Music Credits:

      "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
      Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
      http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


      This podcast brought to you by Uplink Marketing.

      25 min
    • Episode 13: Relationtrips Pt. 2 - Restoring Dignity & Expanding Worldview and Idea Banks

      Whew. This episode! 

      Listen to Evan and Christi talk about how the children of Canopy Life Academy in Kenya benefit from Relationtrips through the restoration of dignity and expanded worldview and idea banks. 

      Read the blog version of this episode: https://canopylife.org/blog/

      Learn more about Canopy Life and how you can get involved in their mission to empower vulnerable children in Kenya to become Godly and innovative entrepreneurs: https://canopylife.org/


      Music Credits:

      "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
      Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
      http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


      This podcast is brought to you by Uplink Marketing.

      36 min
    • Episode 12: Relationtrips Pt. 1 - Empathy and Freedom

      In this episode Evan Chasteen and Christi Gordy discuss how traveling to Kenya with Canopy Life fosters empathy and freedom in those coming from America. 

      Read the blog version of this episode: https://canopylife.org/blog/

      Learn more about Canopy Life Academy: https://canopylife.org

      Music Credits:

      "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
      Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
      http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


      This podcast is brought to you by Uplink Marketing. 

      22 min
    • Episode 11: Design Thinking: How to find innovative solutions to problems

      Sara Musgrove received her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology at the University of Georgia. She has received awards for her research and has presented it at several national and international conferences. In addition to her studies in I-O Psychology, Sara also has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her experience listening to clients and taking into consideration surrounding factors has uniquely prepared her to collaboratively help clients find the best solution to their problems.

      It is her passion to make work a satisfying and enriching part of people’s lives as they learn how to become more fully themselves.

      Leaders Lyceum: https://www.leaderslyceum.com/

      Canopy Life: https://canopylife.org

      Written version of this episode: https://canopylife.org/blog/

      Music Credits:

      "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
      Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
      http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

      This podcast is brought to you by Uplink Marketing.

      1 hr 5 min
    • Episode 10: The Unemployment Problem & Innovation Solution.

      In this episode Christi and Evan talk a little about the unemployment problem in Kenya and the efforts of Canopy Life Academy to equip children in rural Kenya to become Godly innovators. That is to say, innovators who are solving problems with others in mind. 

      Links to projects mentioned:

      • IDEO
      • Stanford D-School
      • Learn more about Canopy Life Academy: https://canopylife.org/

        Music Credits:

        "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
        Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
        http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


        This podcast is brought to you by Uplink Marketing.

        31 min

      About Canopy Life Podcast

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      Canopy Life exists to give vulnerable children the heart, home, mindset, and skills they need to become Godly, innovative leaders and entrepreneurs. This podcast will explore topics related to life in…