Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Stevie Bees, a nonbinary/trans-masc activist and community member, to discuss their journey, their new book "What is a Safe Space?", and how educators can create safe spaces through authentic interactions with children and families. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines upcoming professional learning events for March 2026. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Lindsay Lapaquette, Workplace Communications Expert, to explore how ECEC leaders and educators can authentically approach uncomfortable conversations to build trust with one another and the families they work with. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Mike Masse, aka Mindful Mike, to discuss how educators can bring mindfulness into their practice in subtle ways that have a big impact. These tools will help you show up, be your best self during stressful moments, and stay present! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines upcoming professional learning events for February 2026. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Monica Maddison, the face behind Bloom Behaviour, to discuss ways educators can reframe the idea of “challenging behaviour” with both neurotypical and neurodivergent children, and offer tools for intentionally responding to expected versus unexpected behaviours. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, hosts Dr. Jean Clinton and Ana Valle Rivera for a heart-to-heart conversation, reflecting on empathy for ourselves, one another, and the children in our care. This conversation was a follow-up and built on our Heart of Understanding morning keynote presentation. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

In this minisode, join Andera, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Strive, as she outlines upcoming professional learning events for January 2026. Check out all of our current events: striveswo.ca/our-events/

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, the whole Strive Team comes together to reflect on 2025 and share what we’re excited about going into 2026! Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!

Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this episode, Ally, Strive Manager, and Kayla, Strive Professional Learning Lead, reflect on past System-Wide Professional Learning Days and share behind-the-scenes insights into how they are planned. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!