{"podcast":{"title":"Lead with HOPE","slug":"lead-with-hope-6701890","podcast_index_feed_id":6701890,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/LLe6Mtwd.rss","website_url":"https://sparkhopeedu.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/a32b59cd-9020-4bc4-a703-7f9c1f1f6a79/39646533-1769624468910-5149ce417acf1.jpg","author":"Dr. Brandi Kelly","episode_count":111,"summary":"Lead with H.O.P.E. is a leadership podcast hosted by Dr. Brandi Kelly that equips leaders to grow through challenge, lead with purpose, and create lasting impact. Rooted in faith and real-life stories, each episode explores resilience, leadership, and the power of hope in action; especially in seasons that feel uncertain or heavy. Through meaningful conversations and practical insight, you’ll be encouraged to strengthen your mindset, elevate your leadership, and remember that God is still at work; even in hard seasons. Whether you’re leading in education, business, or your personal life, this podcast will help you lead with clarity, courage, and hope.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T16:20:26.532741+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890"},"episode":{"title":"🎙 HOPE in the Hard Places with Kevin McNicholas - Epidsode 50","slug":"hope-in-the-hard-places-with-kevin-mcnicholas-epidsode-50","published_at":"2025-07-26T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/hope-in-the-hard-places-with-kevin-mcnicholas-epidsode-50","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandi-kelly6/episodes/HOPE-in-the-Hard-Places-with-Kevin-McNicholas---Epidsode-50-e35vvho","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ff8316c6fb5f1a4906815a1a5ac4fdcae30616e2d96a42868d53faec8dec5372/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YjQxYjdhMy01ZjVjLTRlZGMtOWIxNC0yZGM0MWJhNTc4NTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMzJiNTljZC05MDIwLTRiYzQtYTcwMy03ZjljMWYxZjZhNzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRlZGEwNjA4Mjc1MGM3MWVlOTc2YzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9hMzJiNTljZC05MDIwLTRiYzQtYTcwMy03ZjljMWYxZjZhNzkvZXBpc29kZXMvOWI0MWI3YTMtNWY1Yy00ZWRjLTliMTQtMmRjNDFiYTU3ODUzLzQwNDQ5NDQwMS00NDEwMC0yLTA4MzkyYmM0MjU2OWEubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"In this powerful episode of Lead with HOPE , Brandi Kelly sits down with Kevin McNicholas to reflect on the ROE #40 SEL Summit and explore what it means to find HOPE in the hard places . Kevin opens up about his experience attending the SEL Summit four years ago, a time when he was navigating challenges and considering a change in his profession. Together, Brandi and Kevin discuss the importance of social-emotional learning in schools, how community and connection can be lifelines in difficult seasons, and what it takes to build a culture of care. Kevin also shares practical strategies for staying grounded during tough times and introduces the vital work of the Mental Health First Responders —a growing initiative focused on providing timely support and connection to those in need. This episode is a reminder that no matter where you are on your journey, you are not alone—and that hope is not just a feeling, but a decision we make every day. 💬 If you’d like more information about Mental Health First Responders, reach out to Kevin at kmcnicholas@cusd7.org . 🙏 I would be honored if you’d subscribe , rate the show , and share this episode with someone who could use a little hope and inspiration today.","meta_description":"In this powerful episode of Lead with HOPE , Brandi Kelly sits down with Kevin McNicholas to reflect on the ROE #40 SEL Summit and explore what it means t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1084,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lead-with-hope-6701890/episodes/hope-in-the-hard-places-with-kevin-mcnicholas-epidsode-50/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890/hope-in-the-hard-places-with-kevin-mcnicholas-epidsode-50.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}