Canopy Life Podcast
Canopy Life Podcast
Canopy Life
Canopy Life exists to give vulnerable children the heart, home, mindset, and skills they need to become Godly, innovative leaders and entrepreneurs. This podcast will explore topics related to life in Kenya, running a nonprofit and how you can get involved to support our community in Kenya.
Episode 39: Season of Generosity with Jeff Hensley
Jeff Hensley is a senior development strategist with over 20 years of experience building the fiscal capacity of nonprofits, educational institutions, and churches. His fundraising expertise encompasses nearly all development activities. As a consultant, he specializes in development assessments, interim staff management, and leadership coaching and has served as fundraising counsel for a variety of campaigns from $1 million to $300 million. Jeff loves helping faith-based organizations like Canopy Life raise the funds necessary to achieve and advance their God-inspired missions. Jeff lives in Cary, NC with his wife of 27 years Danielle and their two children Noah and Claire. In addition to his work as a fundraising consultant, Jeff is theologian-in-residence for St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Raleigh, NC and sings in the church choir. He enjoys playing tennis, gardening, serving on two nonprofit boards, and being walked by his two West Highland Terriers Charlie and Phoebe. Learn more about Jeff: https://generis.com/jeff-hensley/ Learn more about Generis: https://generis.com/ Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-hensley-cfre-6a21809/ ------------------------------------------ Learn more about Canopy Life: https://canopylife.org/ Support the work of Canopy Life: https://canopylife.org/givingtuesday
Nov 16, 2021
33 min
Episode 38: Living Generously with Pam Pugh
In this episode Pam Pugh shares how to practically live generously with our hearts and hands.  Optimize your charitable giving this year by working with Pam at VertuAssets: https://www.vertuassets.org/ Hosted by: Christi Gordy and Evan Chasteen ---- Learn more about Canopy Life: https://canopylife.org/
Oct 19, 2021
30 min
Episode 37: "You Gotta Go!" featuring the Canopy Life Board
In this episode the Canopy Life Board reflects on their recent trip to Kenya to visit Canopy Life Academy.  Learn more about Canopy Life: https://canopylife.org
Sep 21, 2021
23 min
Episode 36: The Joy of Value-Based Leadership
In this episode, we have the wonderful opportunity to talk with Jeff Earnhardt. Jeff is a leadership coach who specializes in guiding people through their journeys and teaches us how defining our values is the key to understanding how we can lead others. Though concepts like the Golden Circle and the ikigai -- the Japanese concept of finding purpose in your life -- you too can define your values, learn more about yourself, and inspire others. Join our online giving community, The Village: https://canopylife.org/the-village/ Join us on a trip to Kenya: https://canopylife.org/trips/ Sign up to be a handpicked sponsor: https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/
Aug 10, 2021
54 min
Episode 35: Effective Leadership with Khari Manuel
Today we speak with motivational leader and sales director, Khari Manuel, on his work with Canopy Life, his journey to becoming an effective leader, and how understanding what others need allows us to bring value to their lives. With the new school year coming up, you can support Canopy Life in one of two ways.  With a one-time donation that goes toward funding resources, supplies, and much more By becoming a sponsor for a child in Kenya, hand-picked by the child themselves. To donate or be a sponsor, visit: https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/ Join our exclusive, online giving community, The Village: https://canopylife.org/the-village/ Join us on a trip to Kenya: https://canopylife.org/trips/
Jul 13, 2021
41 min
Episode 34: The Journey of an Entrepreneur with Kevin B. Jennings (Part Two)
This is part two of our series with Kevin B. Jennings, a business coach and personal brand strategist. In his career, Kevin has gone on to empower countless speakers, authors, and entrepreneurs and has had the opportunity to serve influential icons such as Tony Robbins, Dave Ramsey, and Oprah Winfrey. He is currently the CEO of Junction 32, a brand development agency. Learn more about Kevin at www.kevinbjennings.com. Join our online giving community, The Village: https://canopylife.org/the-village/ Join us on a trip to Kenya: https://canopylife.org/trips/ Sponsor a child at Canopy Life Academy: https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/
Jun 15, 2021
29 min
Episode 33: The Journey of an Entrepreneur with Kevin B. Jennings (Part One)
In this episode, we talk to Kevin B. Jennings, a business coach and personal brand strategist. In his career, Kevin has gone on to empower countless speakers, authors, and entrepreneurs and has had the opportunity to serve influential icons such as Tony Robbins, Dave Ramsey, and Oprah Winfrey. He is currently the CEO of Junction 32, a brand development agency. Learn more about Kevin at www.kevinbjennings.com. Join our online giving community, The Village: https://canopylife.org/the-village/ Join us on a trip to Kenya: https://canopylife.org/trips/ Sponsor a child at Canopy Life Academy: https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/
Jun 8, 2021
24 min
Episode 32: Canopy Life Needs Your Help!
There are many ways you can help Canopy Life Academy, the students, and plans for the future. By sponsoring a child, you're creating an opportunity for these children access to education and character-building resources to become leaders in their own communities. You can also choose to set-up recurring monthly donations of any amount. We have 5 children in need of sponsorships. We ask you to help us tell our story by sharing this episode with friends and family. Sponsor a child today at https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/
May 25, 2021
13 min
Episode 31: How Beauty Transcends a Broken World
Brynn Casey is a Georgia-based artist and mother. In this episode, we discuss using beauty and art to feed our souls, creating to capture the indescribable, and how taking risks with her art has strengthened her spiritual journey. Sponsor a child: https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/ To purchase Brynn's art, visit https://brynnwcasey.com Follow Brynn's journey at https://www.instagram.com/brynnwcasey.art
May 11, 2021
49 min
Episode 30: How Changes in Education Impact your Child
In this episode, we talk to Ann Scott Hanks, academic advisor for Canopy Life Academy and the Principal of City Academy of Atlanta. Ann Scott shares her thoughts about the misconceptions of education, how parents learn with their kids, and how we can give children the best form of education, tailored to their talents and opportunities. Join our online giving community, The Village: https://canopylife.org/the-village/ Join us on a trip to Kenya: https://canopylife.org/trips/ Sponsor a child at Canopy Life Academy: https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/
Apr 27, 2021
36 min
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