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Featured Interviews with Dr. Brandi Kelly

Leading with Heart, Purpose, and Hope

🎙 Leaning into Leadership with Brandi Kelly

The Power of H.O.P.E.

In this inspiring episode of the Leaning into Leadership Podcast, Darrin Peppard welcomes Brandi Kelly—award-winning educator, transformational leader, and author of Leading with H.O.P.E.: Building a System of Self-Efficacy. As the founder of Spark HOPE Edu, LLC, Brandi dives deep into her signature framework that is helping schools, organizations, and individuals build resilience, fuel purpose, and lead with intention. This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action for educators, leaders, and changemakers ready to build systems that empower and uplift.

🎧 Tune in and get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to lean into leadership with a renewed sense of H.O.P.E.

Reimagining Education on AASA Radio

In this episode, I joined fellow educational leaders to reflect on the powerful lessons we’ve learned from the pandemic—and how those lessons have transformed the way we lead our districts.

We discussed…building the right infrastructure for an AI-driven world, fostering resilience, innovation, and well-being, the power of strategic planning to prepare future-ready students. and how to integrate technology effectively and meaningfully. It was a dynamic conversation about growth, leadership, and the future of education.

I’m excited to share it with you!

Building a System of H.O.P.E.

In this inspiring episode of Tepsa Talk, Todd Nesloney sits down with Dr. Brandi Kelly to explore her transformative H.O.P.E. Framework and the upcoming release of her new book. Dr. Kelly shares how her personal journey shaped her leadership philosophy and

how leaders can foster self-efficacy, resilience,

and positive change within their teams.

Tune in for actionable insights on leading with hope, building strong habits, and driving success through purpose and perseverance.

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