Canopy Life Podcast

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

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

In this episode, we speak with author, CMO and Chief Parent Officer of Bark, Titania Jordan about the mindfulness of parenting in a tech world. Innovation is a relational tool and we can’t measure the value we’re adding to a child’s life by putting something in place to protect them from the dangers of being online. To learn more about Bark: Bark.us Buy the book here: Parenting in a Tech World by Matt McKee and Titania Jordan. 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/

Join our online giving community, The Village: https://canopylife.org/give-monthly/ Join us on a RelationTrip to Kenya: https://canopylife.org/trips/ Sponsor a child at Canopy Life Academy: https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/ If you have a moment, please leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts!

Luke is an entrepreneur, crossfit athlete and former contestant on season 15 of The Bachelorette. In this episode, we Luke shares about the importance of community, belonging and finding purpose. "You are here for a unique purpose." "Bison run into the storm. Cows run away from the storm. Be a bison, not a cow." Learn more about Mayhem Mission: https://www.mayhemmission.org/ -- Join a community of people at Canopy Life that believe beauty, belonging and innovation can change the world: Go to Kenya: https://canopylife.org/trips/ Sponsor a child: https://canopylife.org/sponsorship/ Make a donation: https://canopylife.org/donate/

Learn more about CARE for AIDS: https://www.careforaids.org/ Purchase Beyond Blood: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Blood-Humanity-Forgotten-Against/dp/1626346615 Learn more about Canopy Life International: https://canopylife.org/

This is an interview with Sarah Buchanan Sasson, founder of Kula. Learn more about Kula: https://www.kulaproject.org/ Follow Kula on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kulaproject/

In this episode Christi shares a few things Canopy Life has learned in 2020: He is Faithful Innovate or die We can do hard things Carrying hope and grief in the same heart is important We are better together! Learn more about Canopy Life: canopylife.org Support Canopy Life with an end of year donation: canopylife.org/donate/

In this episode Christi Gordy shares a surprise for you! https://canopylife.org/littlelight/

In this episode hosts Evan and Christi discuss how solving seemingly small problems and fostering individual responsibility can work to chip away at big problems which once solved, often lead to bigger problems. "We believe that learning how to solve problems is more valuable than solving the problem itself. There's always going to be another one lurking around the corner." Read the blog version of this episode: Canopylife.org/Blog Sponsor a child: canopylife.org/sponsorship/ Music Credits: "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This podcast is brought to you by Uplink Marketing .

In this episode Christi Gordy talks with Abbu Odhiambo and Linah Njeri, Canopy Life staff in Kenya, about what expectations were for 2020 and how they are navigating the reality of 2020. Learn more about Canopy Life: canopylife.org Read the written version of this episode: https://canopylife.org/blog/ Music Credits: "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This podcast brought to you by Uplink Marketing .

Whew. This episode! Listen to Evan and Christi talk about how the children of Canopy Life Academy in Kenya benefit from Relationtrips through the restoration of dignity and expanded worldview and idea banks. Read the blog version of this episode: https://canopylife.org/blog/ Learn more about Canopy Life and how you can get involved in their mission to empower vulnerable children in Kenya to become Godly and innovative entrepreneurs: https://canopylife.org/ Music Credits: "Bumba Crossing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This podcast is brought to you by Uplink Marketing .