381. Leading With Hope When the Pressure Is Heavy: Featuring Dr. Brandi Kelly

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Dr. Brandi Kelly, Aspire to Lead, Lead with Hope, Joshua Stamper

What does it look like to lead with hope when life, leadership, and responsibility feel overwhelming? In this episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Dr. Brandi Kelly for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-awareness, purpose, and the daily choices that help leaders thrive. Brandi opens up about her personal journey through…

379. The Hidden Work of Real School Leadership: Featuring Principal Kafele

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Aspire to Lead, Principal Baruti Kafele, instructional leadership, school culture, closing the attitude gap.

What does it really mean to lead a school rather than simply manage one? In this powerful conversation, Joshua Stamper sits down with Principal Baruti Kafele to explore the deeper work of school leadership, instructional coaching, student engagement, and school culture. Kafele shares lessons from his journey as an educator, assistant principal, principal, author, and…

BONUS: Professional Development Done Differently with Kim Gameroz

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Kim Gameroz, Aspire to Lead, Unleaash the Bison, Becoming the Bison, Aspire Media, Joshua Stamper, SEL

How can professional development feel energizing instead of exhausting? In this bonus episode of Aspire to Lead, Joshua Stamper sits down with Kim Gameroz to talk about the upcoming Vibe EDU event on July 31st in Anaheim, California. They share the vision behind this unique PD experience that brings together educators, leaders, and parents for…