We all have those moments where we need a little reminder, a little extra to get back on track to feeling good.

During this time, I was the teacher librarian for a district teaching K-6th graders. I was committed to being a constant for my students and staff, for providing inspiration in a way, to lighten the load of ‘heavy’ that was all around the globe as the continued challenges of the pandemic surfaced. For me, that meant sharing books and stories to help empower others to see the small shifts they can make to contribute, and shift our own mindset to being impactful. It starts with simple acts of kindness- what can you do to make someone else’s day great? That simple reminder that together we can be the ripples of kindness to shift the energy in the world. There have been so many examples throughout my career where we’ve distilled it down to basic acts of kindness - it all starts there

The Spark to Empower podcast with Connie Maday is about reminding us of the power we each possess and celebrating the inspiring stories of change makers, tapping into ourselves to our own inner compass and getting you out there changing the world. Be kind. Be bold. Be you.

Hi! I’m Connie Maday. I’m an educator, mom, and entrepreneur. I’ve filled many roles during my career including classroom teacher, teacher librarian, literacy leader, and special education support, while supporting character development and social-emotional needs. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the best teachers while implementing dynamic shifts in education. Real understanding comes from struggle, persistence, and motivation.

Throughout the journey, I’ve been continually reminded of my WHY, the reason I got into education in the first place. For me, it’s always been about helping our youth realize that the only people they need to be is themselves, and that we all have something to contribute. Being the change starts with realizing who we are and pushing ourselves to step out of our comfort zone to think big and follow our dreams.

I’m stepping out of my comfort zone in joining the social media world, to joyfully celebrate the positive change makers in the world.

We are all unique and together we create one world. I’m hoping you will join me on the journey. Thanks for being here.