Title: Seeing the Light in Others: Empowering Others to Thrive🎙️Summary & Show Notes:In our final episode for Season 1, we share in this inspiring episode of  The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine sits down with Julie Pile for an insightful discussion on the power of recognizing and nurturing potential in others. Julie shares her personal journey, highlighting impactful mentors who've influenced her approach to leadership and community-building. Listen in as Julie recounts powerful stories of parents like Jenny, Paula, and Maz, demonstrating how ParentCamp empowers individuals to step into their unique strengths, significantly enhancing their community involvement and personal growth.Show Notes:Julie Pile’s influential mentors and her approach to leadershipThe importance of authentic relationship-buildingJenny’s journey: from new parent to empowered community leaderPaula’s transformative impact through purposeful mentorshipMaz's growth from dedicated volunteer to ParentCamp coachCreating a welcoming and empowering environment through ParentCampThe significance of vulnerability and authenticity in community buildingKey Takeaways:Intentional recognition and encouragement can profoundly impact individuals' growth and community engagement.Genuine relationships built on vulnerability and authenticity foster deeper connections and trust.Empowerment often starts with a small step or a simple encouragement, leading to significant community contributions.Creating inclusive, pressure-free spaces like ParentCamp allows individuals to explore involvement without obligation.Key Quotes:"Your job as a manager is to build people up, so they can move onward and upward.""We all have that niche where we really thrive and grow.""In order to build relationships, you must be vulnerable and authentic.""Seeing potential in others and encouraging them gives me the greatest joy."Show Notes:Episode Title: Seeing the Light in Others: Empowering Others to ThriveHosts: April F. DraineGuest: Julie Pile, President, ParentCampTopics Discussed:  Empowering OthersResources Mentioned:  School Based Decision Making Councils - https://www.gettingsmart.com/2025/03/07/kentuckys-learning-ecosystem-in-2040-a-day-in-the-life/Ment2Be Mentoring Program - https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/florence/2014/10/27/mentor-relationships-mentbe-stephens-elementary/18016279/Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL) - https://www.prichardcommittee.org/commonwealth-institute-for-parent-leadershipPrichard Committee for Academic Excellence - https://www.prichardcommittee.org/Las Aspira Academy Charter School - https://aspiraacademy.org/Munazah Ashraf, ParentCamp Coach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/munazah-maz-ashraf-1b53bb1b2/Book:  Beyond the Bake Sale - Anne Henderson and Karen MappCall to Action:Visit the ParentCamp website (https://www.parentcamp.org/) to learn more and bring ParentCamp to your school or districtSign up for the ParentCamp Newsletter - http://cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=1999Join us for our monthly Virtual ParentCamp - Sign-up for our Mighty Networks Community - https://parentcamp.mn.co/share/fgIj8OGPqR6TTW4O?utm_source=manualShare your experiences with family-school partnerships on social media using #ParentCamp #TheParentCampPodcastConnect with Us:ParentCamp’s Website:  www.parentcamp.orgParentCamp’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentCamp ParentCamp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentcampParentCamp Twitter:  https://x.com/ParentCampParentCamp LinedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/parentcampParentCamp Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/parentcampglobal/Julie Pile LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliapile/Julie Pile Twitter:  https://x.com/juliepileLaura Gilchrist LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragilchristedu/Laura Gilchrist Twitter:  https://x.com/LauraGilchrist4April F. Draine Linktree - https://linktr.ee/aprilfdraineFor more information and to listen to the episode visit Apple, Spotify or on ParentCamp’s Podcast YouTube Playlist.

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