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

Every child has those memories about their teachers that stand out. If you were a student in my class you were bound to hear me sing a silly birthday jingle with silly glasses, sometimes a wig, and usually a microphone. It was fun to bring out the silly glasses during the interview and give them a new life. What are those joyful memories from school that stand out for you? Perhaps it is time to reach out and share them, and say thanks. The greatest gift in teaching is seeing your students light up with a smile, confidently doing what they perhaps didn’t believe was possible, and reaching out to someone who needs a little extra smile. Acts of kindness, bold steps to becoming yourselves, and showing your true essence—that’s what it’s all about.

Be Kind. Be Bold. Be You.

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.

Spark to Empower interviews Olivia Seltzer, a young change maker. Through writing Olivia helps educate her generation with what’s important in the world. She is the founder and editor in chief of a daily newsletter, THE CRAMM (@thecramm), that summarizes the top stories into one quick read that is easy to understand, making it tangible for everyone. Her book, Cramm This Book is written to help her generation (Gen Z) understand the important parts of history that shape today’s world to help inspire them to be changemakers.