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Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.” 

She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November.

Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born.

Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church.

Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here. 

Read below to learn more about our "little mama".

Bio:

Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now.

Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy:

1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership
2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation. 
3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership
4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership
5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry
6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership. 

Produced by, S.Blanchard

Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.” 

She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November.

Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born.

Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church.

Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here. 

Read below to learn more about our "little mama".

Bio:

Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now.

Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy:

1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership
2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation. 
3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership
4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership
5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry
6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership. 

Produced by, S.Blanchard

Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.” 

She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November.

Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born.

Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church.

Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here. 

Read below to learn more about our "little mama".

Bio:

Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now.

Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy:

1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership
2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation. 
3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership
4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership
5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry
6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership. 

Produced by, S.Blanchard

Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.” 

She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November.

Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born.

Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church.

Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here. 

Read below to learn more about our "little mama".

Bio:

Rev. Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now.

Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy:
1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership
2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation. 
3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership
4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership
5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry
6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership. 

Produced by, S.Blanchard

Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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Meet 'Mother Nancy' - who, in our family, is lovingly called  “Little Mama.” 

She’s my stepmother-in-law, a mother, a Priest, gamby, and even great-gamby, and fast becoming one of my dearest friends. I finally met  Nancy two years ago in Texas while visiting Brian’s dad, Jim. Nancy and Jim were married for 12 beautiful years before we sadly lost Jim to cancer last November.

Recently, Nancy spent time with us here in New Zealand, and through conversations, memories, and a bit of strategizing, this special podcast series was born.

Over six episodes, we dive into the world of leadership, drawing from Nancy’s journey and the wisdom she’s gathered as an ordained Priest in the Episcopal Church.

Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful insights, some laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely, a couple of giggles along the way. We’re so glad you’re here. 

Read below to learn more about our "little mama".

Bio:

Rev. Nancy Springer is an Episcopal Priest serving in Canyon Lake, Texas. She was ordained on June 11, the feast of St. Barnabas, and has been in ministry for nearly 13 years. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent 15 years as a technical writer in the banking, software, and grocery industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Divinity, and has recently begun work on a Doctor of Ministry degree. Passionate about spiritual formation and helping people lead like Jesus in every vocation, she believes we are all called to live into our gifts as beloved children of God, in the here and now.

Here's a list of our episodes with Nancy:
1. Leading with Faith: A Journey into Purposeful Leadership
2. The Joy in Leadership: Fantasy or Foundation. 
3. Levelling the playing field through Jesus-led leadership
4. EQ, Love & Reclaiming Self in Leadership
5. Contemporary Leadership: When Things Go Awry 
6. Let's talk about the "J" in Leadership. 

Produced by, S.Blanchard

Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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Dr. Shelleyann Scott is a Professor in Leadership, Policy & Governance specialisation in the Werklund School of Education.  She has held numerous leadership roles within the university context including most recently the Associate Dean, Professional and Community Engagement and Director of Graduate Programs at the University of Calgary. Prior to joining the University of Calgary in 2007, Shelley was the Director and Coordinator of Teaching and Learning at Curtin University's Business School, the largest business school in Australia at that time. Shelley has experience in education, government, and business contexts. Her work experience encompasses leadership in an education district office, high school teaching, medical technology, and business consultancy. She has extensive experience as a professional developer and a quality assurance auditor in: Australia, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.

Dr. Scott is a member of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Canadian Association for Studies in Educational Administration. Shelley served as Vice President, President, and Past President of CASEA. Her memberships have also included American Educational Research Association (AERA), and the British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society, (BELMAS).

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Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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Augy Jones is currently Principal at NSCC's Akerley campus in Dartmouth. Previous to that, he was the Executive Lead Inclusive Education within the Nova Scotia Department of Education and the Director of the African Canadian Services Branch at the same Department of Education. Prior to his move back to his hometown, Augy was the Manager of Student Experience at St Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. 

Augy would center himself as a person of African ancestry, an educator, a coach, a father, a husband and a privileged male. He has conducted numerous professional development sessions that facilitate conversations around the intersectionality of race, class, ability and gender in society. This with a particular focus on historical marginalization, power & privilege, and the need to empathize others as a positive way forward for our modern-day social interactions.  Augy was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1968. His full name, Agassou, translates to ‘black panther’. His parents are award-winning civil rights activists Rocky and Joan Jones. Augy grew up in a household that was full of conversation, food, self-confidence and community. Augy would go on to attend StFX University where he played 5 years of varsity basketball and was recognized as an academic All-Canadian. He graduated with two degrees; a Bachelor of Arts in poetry and a Bachelor of Education in English Language Arts. He would utilize his teaching degree as a high school English teacher for 20+ years throughout Nova Scotia and the Caribbean.  Augy created the Empathize Others platform (Instagram, Twitter, Blogs, Podcasts) in 2018. The goal was to share thoughts and perspectives that focus on a modern day, globally inclusive lens. In short, what work do we all have to do individually to increase our ability to ‘empathize others.’

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Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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Fr. James is changing the world, one parish at a time. He’s a dynamo and I’ve known him for over 20 years … before he became world famous~!

Fr James is pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and founder of the Divine Renovation ministry. He is the author of a best-seller Divine Renovation: From A Maintenance to a Missional Parish and has authored and co-authored several books on leadership, evangelization, and discipleship. 
He currently resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In addition to his ministry, Fr James loves  soccer, movies, photography, dogs, everything Apple and good single malt scotch. Welcome. Fr. James.

Thanks to Fr. James for sharing your precious gems –  a natural leader, so so passionate, and the real deal and I’ve been blessed to experience his great leadership first-hand 

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Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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In today’s episode, I am joined by long-time friend Myrna Gillis. I have always been in awe of this incredible dynamo, her leadership, ingenuity, intelligence, and entrepreneurial spirit. This lawyer-turned-advocate is a champion for changing the cannabis landscape and she says she's shy! Oh my! Tune in for more.

Who's that Leader in the Mirror? This week I am joined by lifelong friend Myrna L. Gillis KC. I have always been in awe of this incredible dynamo, her leadership, ingenuity, intelligence, and entrepreneurial spirit are par-none. A Lawyer turned advocate she's a champion for changing the cannabis landscape and she says she's shy, oh my! Tune in for more.

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Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,

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Dr. Hamilton-Hinch is the Associate Vice President of Equity and Inclusion and an Associate Professor in the School of Health and Human Performance at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her work examines the impact of structural, systemic and institutional racism on diverse populations, particularly people of African descent. 

Barb is the Healthy Populations Institute Flagship Project co-lead, Improving the Health Outcomes of People of African Descent, one of the founders of the IMhotep Legacy Academy, co-chair of the Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians (PLANS) Program, and co-chair of the Faculty of Health Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Barb is from the historical African Nova Scotian communities of Beechville and Cherrybrook and the mother of three wonderful young men.   

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Sound Editor: Aidan Blanchard, MASc, PEng,