Tweet The Leader In You: Recent Episodes
Templeton Sawyer
“TWEET the Leader in You” podcast is designed to showcase, highlight and inspire leaders who want to make a positive difference locally and globally.
In this episode, KJ dives into the importance of financial literacy and its impact on individuals and the broader community. We discuss why financial education is a cornerstone of his platform and how he plans to implement programs to empower residents with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive economically.
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Housing is one of the most pressing issues in West Hants, and KJ has a lot to say on the subject. In this episode, we explore his plans to make housing more affordable and accessible for all residents. KJ shares his approach to overcoming the challenges and offers insights into how he plans to create lasting change in the community.
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In this episode, we sit down with Kjeld Mizpah C., also known as KJ, who is running for Mayor of West Hants. We take a deep dive into his personal journey, exploring his roots in the community and the experiences that have shaped his unique leadership style. Get to know KJ on a personal level before we discuss his vision for the future.
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Unlock the power of youth voices with Jelise Keating, a Communications Specialist at Future North, in this dynamic podcast series. Join us as Jelise shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for effectively harnessing and amplifying the voices of young individuals.
In each episode, Jelise delves into the importance of youth representation, engagement, and empowerment in decision-making processes across various sectors. From education and advocacy to policymaking and community development, she provides actionable tips and real-life examples to inspire listeners to incorporate youth voices into their initiatives.
Whether you're an educator, policymaker, community leader, or simply passionate about youth empowerment, this podcast offers a roadmap for meaningful collaboration and positive change. Tune in to learn how to empower youth to become agents of change and shape a better future for themselves and their communities.
Templeton Sawyer
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Join us for an enlightening exploration of how policies and guidelines shape the lives of today's youth, featuring Jelise Keating, a distinguished Communications Specialist at Future North. In this thought-provoking podcast series, Jelise delves into the intricate ways in which policies, regulations, and societal guidelines influence the experiences and opportunities available to young individuals.
Through insightful discussions and real-world examples, Jelise sheds light on the challenges faced by youth navigating various systems, from education and healthcare to social services and beyond. Drawing from her expertise, she offers practical strategies for understanding, advocating for, and effecting positive change within these systems.
Whether you're a concerned parent, an advocate for youth rights, or simply curious about the intersection of policy and youth empowerment, this podcast provides valuable insights and actionable takeaways. Tune in to explore the profound impact of policies on the lives of our youth, and discover ways to support their journey towards a brighter future.
Templeton Sawyer
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Embark on a journey of empowerment and support for today's youth with Jelise Keating, Communications Specialist at Future North. In this engaging podcast series, Jelise shares her wealth of knowledge and experience, guiding listeners through practical strategies and inspiring stories aimed at uplifting and empowering young individuals.
Join us as we delve into topics such as self-discovery, resilience, leadership, and community engagement. Through candid discussions and expert insights, Jelise offers valuable perspectives on how to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and foster positive change in the lives of youth.
Whether you're a parent, educator, mentor, or young person yourself, this podcast provides a roadmap for creating meaningful impact and building a brighter future. Tune in and discover the transformative power of empowerment in supporting our youth.
Templeton Sawyer
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Join us in insightful conversations on youth empowerment and navigating systems with Jelise Keating, a seasoned Communications Specialist at Future North. In this podcast, we explore the challenges and opportunities faced by today's youth, delving into strategies for self-empowerment and community engagement.
Jelise shares her expertise on how young individuals can harness their potential, overcome obstacles, and thrive within various systems. From education and career development to societal structures, each episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice for both youth and those guiding them.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how empowerment and effective communication can pave the way for a brighter future for our youth.
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In this empowering episode, we delve into the transformative impact of youth development. Join us as we explore the dynamic ways in which investing in the growth and well-rounded development of young individuals can shape not only their futures but also contribute to the betterment of communities and society at large.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, this episode offers valuable perspectives on harnessing the potential of youth. Tune in for a compelling discussion that emphasises the significance of nurturing the next generation and unlocking the incredible power they hold for positive change.
In this dynamic episode, we shift our focus to the essential topic of building inclusive spaces. Join us as we engage in a conversation with experts who share insights, strategies, and real-life examples on creating environments that embrace diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
From workplace settings to community initiatives, Episode 78 explores the crucial elements of inclusivity – from designing physical spaces to implementing inclusive policies.
Whether you're a leader looking to enhance inclusivity in your organization or an individual interested in understanding the power of inclusive spaces, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable takeaways. Tune in for a compelling discussion that empowers listeners to contribute to the creation of more inclusive and welcoming environments.
In this insightful episode, we delve into the profound theme of community belonging. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of what it means to truly belong to a community, whether it be a local neighbourhood, an online group, or a workplace.
From creating inclusive spaces to cultivating genuine connections, Episode 77 explores the various dimensions of community belonging. Whether you are a community leader, a team member, or someone seeking a deeper connection with those around you, this episode provides valuable perspectives and strategies to enhance the sense of belonging in any community setting. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that inspires and guides us towards building stronger, more connected communities.
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Employers and Employees must do their part to build a strong emotional connection approach in the workplace! We had the amazing opportunity to have Renee Eaton, a leader and facilitator in support of using an emotional connection approach in the workplace. Expressing ourselves is important and we must do it in a way that will show action afterwards. Sometimes it’s hard to hear feedback and Renee shares how we can improve by listening and reflecting on why the individual feels this way.
Watch to the end of the episode to hear one place they have always wanted to visit too.
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Communities need more support! We are happy to chat with Jennifer Decoste, a leader and community builder! Jennifer shares her passion for community and her love as a mom! We need to support each other more. Jennifer shared some healthy tips for us to Self-care for ourselves and support each other.
Watch to the end of the episode to hear one place they have always wanted to visit too.
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Hailey Conley joins us to discuss what steps she takes on improving her daily life, her relationships and mental health. Hailey Conley joins this conversation with her boyfriend, and TTLIU co-host Joshua Deal.
This episode explains hailey and josh’s relationship and their views on how they keep it strong, alongside the challenges that couples may face. Other themes like how do we become more productive in our day to day lives and what strategies they use.
In this episode, Josh and Templeton discuss the current education system in Canada. Talk about topics like are there subjects taught that don't need to be or things not taught that they think should be. If they think self expression should be taught more in school and what they hope the future of education looks like.
Templeton Sawyer
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Episode 71: How Can You Upgrade Your Internal Dialogue To Reflect Who You Are And Who You Want To Be In A More Positive Way?
Episode 70: Do You Think Modern Society Increases The Likelihood Of Mental Health Problems?
Mental Health is a very important topic and requires lots of allies to be a part of this movement. Tweet the leader In You podcast is happy to share from a host perspective on how to support people experiencing mental health. This episode is an open conversation where both hosts share their personal experiences dealing with mental health.
Templeton Sawyer
@tylersawyer2425
@joshua.deal1
Job loss is a hard and challenging process to face. Join us on the podcast as we discuss from a host perspective strategies to help you get through the process. Whether you’ve been laid off, downsized, forced to take early retirement, or seen contract work dry up, losing your employment is one of life’s most stressful experiences. We hope these strategies help you during your journey.
Templeton Sawyer
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Tweet the leader in You Podcast is committed to bringing valuable leaders to our platform. The next few episodes will focus on bringing Black Female Entrepreneurs who are doing amazing things in the community.
In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Tia Upshaw. Tia has been on the podcast before and we enjoy her energy and the passion she brings. Tia shares a bit of her journey with us and focuses on why it is important to remember where you start in order to move forward.
As a woman with multiple businesses, Tia looks up to many women who have inspired her to continue to move forward.
Templeton Sawyer
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Peter Owusu is a passionate innovator and we had the amazing opportunity to talk to him about innovation.
Peter shares his story with us on how he got his passion for community and innovation from his parents.
This episode explains Peters's passion for connecting with people and how humility plays a role in understanding the community and the work.
Jonah Senyange is a passionate Diversity and inclusion expert.
In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit and learn different strategies on how to work with diverse people. Jonah shares his passion for community and it has helped him.
We thank Jonah for his many years of experience in this field, we know this work is not easy and appreciate his expertise.
Tia Upshaw is a passionate and motivated founder of Black Women in Excellence, an organization that strives to help women succeed in their passion for entrepreneurship.
Tia shares her passion on why it is important to hold on to hope and believe in yourself to move to the Top.
We had the opportunity to hear Tia’s story and we were so moved by how far she has come.
April Adams is an Indigenous Talent Advisor with the federal government.
We learned about April's passion for community and how we should connect with the community from a human approach. April also gave an educational moment on the history of Indigenous culture and practices.
April has a course she develops that focuses on cultural thinking and we were excited to hear her share her passion for that project.
Episode 56: Dwayne Provo-Associate Deputy Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs, Sierra Cox, Fiona Niomane, Jordan Alders
Robert Wright is an advocate, educator and leader in justice. We had the amazing opportunity to listen to Robert's session points and passion he will bring to the summit. Robert works in social work and has experience in assisting people going through mental health , child welfare to name a few.
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Being a Mental Health Advocate requires compassion, listening skills and being present. Our Guest Duffy shares his mental health journey and the support that has helped him along the way. There is a famous saying that states “ Mental health advocates are not only the voice of those living with mental illness but also their hands”.
Mental Health is a journey and in this episode, I will be sharing my mental health journey. We all go through life struggles and we should never make assumptions about someone's life journey. In this episode, I will share ways in which we can be allies and advocate for those around us. Acknowledge the person’s feelings. If they appear upset, indicate that you can see they are upset. Try to understand. This episode is a special series to highlight Mental Health Awareness Month, which was in May.
Tweet the Leader in You Podcast acknowledges diverse organizations, partners and projects that are doing amazing things for the community. In this episode, we had the amazing opportunity to connect with the CEO of Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute Sylvia Parris. The Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute works with communities, organizations and government in the identification, development and implementation of educational initiatives, projects and policies that impact African Nova Scotian/ African Canadian learners, educators and communities. Through research initiatives and the development of and distribution of learning resources based on Africentric leadership principles, the DBDLI’s mandate is to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for African Nova Scotian/ African Canadian learners, educators and build capacity within African Nova Scotian communities.
Confidence building is sometimes a hard subject to touch, but it is worth the motivation to encourage. Dr. Judy Smith joins the episode to share her passion for why confidence-building is important! As someone who is always a pastor, Dr. Judy also shares the importance of stepping out of their comfort zone. She did this by going into the community and helping young women and people, in general, to discover their potential to win with confidence! Dr. Judy L. McIntosh-Smith is a leading professional in her field with over thirty years of experience. She is touching lives and helping people to transform their mindset to become successful in life. She is an itinerant Conference Facilitator, Speaker, and Counselor. As a Coach and Mentor, she has helped many persons to overcome their fears of stepping forward to achieve highly. She has been branded as a skilled and talented leader in the area of Coaching and Mentorship. She is also well respected in her Church where she pastors with her husband, Dr. C. Clifford Smith III, and also the wider community, as a Teacher, Preacher, and Prophetic voice. A product of a rich Bahamian Christian heritage, Dr. McIntosh-Smith is passionate about ministering to broken people, encouraging them to embrace the Kingdom of God and thereby, experience life transformation. Although, having been involved in many areas of Christian ministry, she focuses mainly on the needs of women and teenage girls. As a champion of the advancement of women and girls, she passionately encourages them to soar in life to meet with high achievement and ultimate success. Utilizing all avenues possible, she is intentional about impacting and developing the lives of women and girls. Dr. McIntosh-Smith is the Founder and Director of The Esther Gathering Conference, a Ministry that encourages women to see their true value, worth, and beauty. She is also the Founder and CEO of Winning in Life for Women Network, which seeks to inspire women to succeed in every area of their life. She is the Founder and Director of Majestic Young Ladies (MYL), a ministry that mentors teenage girls. She is also the founder and Director of Dr. Judy L. McIntosh-Smith, "Being a Blessing Through Giving," a Program that gives to School-age children and their families who are in need. She is the host of the Show, "Winning in Life for Women." Dr. Judy uses her Program, "Win with Dr. Judy," to release powerful nuggets, quotes, strategies, and articles to encourage, inspire and motivate both men and women. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Counselling, a Master of Arts Degree in Christian Education, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She is a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, a Certified Etiquette Coach, and a Certified Life Coach. She is also certified in Leadership Development. Dr. Judy L. McIntosh-Smith is an accomplished writer and has authored sixteen books. Included in her literary works are Born To Win, Exceptional You, Prayers for Success, her duo Kingdom Divas Book and Workbook, Polished and Refined, Empowered Women, and Super Success Spiritual Warfare Strategies. These books and literary work can all be found on her website www.winwithdrjudy.com She and her husband live in Nassau, on the island of New Providence, The Bahamas. They have two adult children: Kaitlyn and Caleb. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425)
Accommodation is very important when it comes to branding your service and product. In short, accessibility is the act of making your brand available and enjoyable to all people who have disabilities. This can include potential customers who are visually impaired etc. Ashley Hickey shares her story and the importance of making sure there are accommodations for others. A trailblazer of innovation, Ashley Hickey is the Founder and Chief Technical Officer of Enzebra Studios. Prior to establishing her own development company, Ashley enjoyed a career with several national and international organizations in industries ranging from web development to television to health care. An expert in design, user interface, branding, and business analysis, Ashely now draws from her extensive experience developing solutions for some of the largest names in business to provide customized results for her clients in a wide range of fields. Mrs. Hickey prides herself in always exceeding client expectations while holding her organization to the highest ethical standards. As a woman thriving in a traditionally male-dominated field, Ashley enjoys making time for lectures and speaking engagements to inspire others, especially women and girls curious about joining the technology sector. She balances her hectic schedule with her other passion as a wife and mother to two young children; and indulging in her loves of fashion, art, and creating delicious meal experiences with healthy locally sourced ingredients. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425)
The Art of Entrepreneurship responds to what is happening in the world now in the areas that are critical to the success of any small, big or medium organization. Our guest Benjamin shares the importance of giving recommendations and also allowing others to find their own lane. Our guest further speaks about connecting the soul to art and passion. Creativity is the essence of entrepreneurship and we must allow our minds to follow and it doesn’t matter how long it takes, like our guest said “ it may take 20yrs 40yrs to get the perfect art. Process and patience are the key takeaways from this episode. Benjamin Moultrie-Grant is a Christian Artist and Social Architect residing in Nassau, Bahamas. He is passionate about international cultural diplomacy and is committed to using his faith to develop stronger communities. On January 1, 2020, he co-founded a creative agency called HAMIAN, which is focused on scaling the Bahamian creative economy globally. Inspired by the work of political scientist Joseph Nye, Benjamin believes that the use of culture and “soft power” will be the primary way that countries interact with each other in the future. With this in mind, it will be important for countries to define who they are and employ sustainable development to improve the lives of their citizens and residents despite social, environmental, economic, and political challenges. Currently, Benjamin serves as the first Artist in Residence at Project ICE Bahamas where he is developing programming to create transformative spaces. He enjoys spending quality time with friends and leverages his network to solve problems. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425) https://www.instagram.com/thescottyc/ (@thescottyc)
Music and finance have an amazing blend. Our guest Duffy Mardino speaks about the importance of maintaining your finances while following his passion. Duffy's passion is in music but has a major interest in furthering his advancement in the financial industry. Music is Duffy's indispensable gift, and he wants to blend both interests into the best!! Duffy Williams is a musician, forex trader, & cryptocurrency investor. Although he hasn’t been as active as he has with his investing side, music will always remain his first love and passion. Since early days in his pre-teens, poetry was something he was always fond of, and then later into his late teens he made words stick to instrumentals like magic. Duffy has always been a person who was never afraid to be himself and that is a common narrative that appears in his music. Now since 2020, he has found a love for investing simply for the financial freedom it empowers, but also to educate many peers or people from his hometown to do the same! https://www.instagram.com/duffmardino/ (@duffmardino) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425) https://www.instagram.com/thescottyc/ (@thescottyc)
The youth are the backbone of the nation. They can change the future of society with their well-being and courageous behavior. A society will be secured enough when your youth is empowered because an empowered youth will never give any harm to the society in which they are living. In this episode, our guest Sandena Neely touches on the importance of empowering youth and much more Sandena O. Neely is a multi-dimensional leader who wears many hats and loves sharing from the reservoir that God has blessed her with. She is a Lawyer, Consultant, Speaker, and Coach who is passionate about growth and positively impacting lives. Sandena and her husband Jevon live in Nassau, Bahamas with their daughter Reagan and son, Jevon Jr. https://www.instagram.com/sandenaneely/ (@Sandenaneely) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425) https://www.instagram.com/thescottyc/ (@thescottyc)
Nonprofits are one of the gatekeepers in society, they help, grow and bring lots of radical change. Ryan Veltmeyer is the Executive Director of Youth Art Connection, an organization that helps young artists have a platform to share their skill, passion and more. In this episode, we chat about how nonprofits from a board perspective. If you are a board member or Chair/ Vice-Chair, this episode is definitely for you. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425)
Everyone has a story to tell whether it's sharing an accomplishment, achievement or even just sharing to express the day. In this episode, I will take you on a journey where my passion for leadership & public speaking all started. You will learn in this episode that in order to move forward in life, you have to believe in yourself and never give up. Life has a lot of hurdles for us to climb but we should use those hurdles to tell our story to inspire others. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425)
Change Agents are defined as heroes in society in my personal view. Scott Churchill is considered to be one of those heroes, he is a rapper, leader and coach. Scott and I will be sharing with you the importance of being a light in your community. It’s all about starting with your story and then allowing that story to motivate others. In order for change to happen, we must start with ourselves and then help others. Scott will give us a highlight of what his story meant to him and also he will have a surprise performance at the end to share with us. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425)
If you want to counsel and help someone, you don’t need to actually be a Counselor. Helping and Support are the keys; which also are the keywords of this episode. Bianca Clarke, a Career Practitioner, leader and coach is here on the podcast to promote the importance of supporting others and how you can be a change agent by just being a listening ear. Bianca and I share the story of our friendship and how we began to connect. Counselling in my personal view is defined as a way of showing your love, value, support and presence to an individual who is going through a tough time or just wants to talk for some advice. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425)
FireStarting is defined as someone who has the potential to move forward, build, advocate and refine a space they are in. Jesse Sutherland is the President of Mount Saint Vincent University Students Union, she is someone who follows the values of a Firestarter. In this episode, we share the history of us working together and why we see advocacy as an important competency in today's society. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer) https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (@tylersawyer2425)
Community leaders have a unique role to play within leadership. Tweet The Leader In You podcast defines community leaders as individuals who have produced a cause that will impact their community and other communities. Keonte Beals, a music artist, a public speaker, a role model for his community and so much more speaks about his involvement in his community. Keonte also speaks about his passion for the music industry and talking about how the church was his first initial start to the music industry. Never forget that leadership is all about using your passion that will connect you to your community in an impactful way. Templeton Sawyer @tylersawyer2425
Spirituality and leadership have some comparison but not all. This episode speaks about respecting others who are in leadership and holds a spiritual faith. Some organisations today dismiss spirituality from employees' belief and this should not be. After listening to this episode, it is my hope that you find passion in serving all leaders- not looking at the spiritual aspect or culture. Furthermore, this episode also speaks about spiritual leaders respecting others who are not in faith because it becomes a conflict in the workplace and that is not what it should be. Templeton Sawyer @tylersawyer2425
Governance is a very important value when you are in leadership, because it shows the purpose and organizational style for your company or service. My guest on today’s episode, Paula Minnikin, welcomes the opportunity of being involved on organizational boards that will be able to seek change.
Diversity in governance has many definitions; Paula further describes what this personally means from a skill and culture perspective.
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This episode welcomes the opportunity for leaders who are aspiring entrepreneurs or current entrepreneurs. Growth and experience are what Kyah Sparks brought to this episode. This episode highlights the struggle that entrepreneurs go through during their journey of building their brand. When you are in leadership you have to know how to take action and hustle your way through leadership. It is important that you know where to go.
This episode highlights the importance of why you exist as a leader in your community, home , job etc. Have you thought about why leaders exist? This podcast highlights the togetherness leaders need to have in order to make a difference. My guest, Heidi Weigand spoke about how family is involved in what makes her a great leader. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer)
This episode shares my journey while stepping out my comfort zone. While on my leadership journey, it was really hard when I had to climb the hurdles of life, but I did. In this episode I share why it was important to me to mentor others and I also encourage you as a leader to move forward and build the goals you want to accomplish. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer)
Discovering your passion is very important in leadership. This episode will highlight the importance of having influential mentors in your life and making sure to use your story to make an impact. It is my goal that you find the right person to inspire your passion. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer)
In this episode you will be inspired to learn about the word TWEET and how it will inspire you on your Journey as a leader. It all started with a vision for me in order to make this word come to a reality. As I saw leaders who are making a global difference via social media, I thought to create this word that will help others to expand on their realistic leadership style. https://www.instagram.com/tylersawyer2425/ (Templeton Sawyer)