Episode 82 | Choosing Love: Why My Word for 2026 Is Love
Sat Feb 07 2026
In this episode of the Lead with H.O.P.E. podcast, host Dr. Brandi Kelly explores the profound impact of love and hope in leadership.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Brandi shares personal reflections and leadership insights, drawing powerful lessons from children’s movies to illustrate that love is not merely a romantic idea.. it is a strategic, intentional force that builds connection, fuels growth, and strengthens courage.
Brandi also unpacks the Science of Hope, highlighting its cognitive components, goals, pathways, and agency, and explains how love fuels each one. When leaders lead with love, they create environments where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to pursue meaningful goals.
This episode is especially for female leaders who are tired of carrying leadership alone. You’ll be reminded that community matters, connection is essential, and leadership becomes truly transformational when love and hope work together.
The word guiding Brandi’s leadership for 2026 is love
Children’s movies teach powerful lessons about leadership and connection
Hope is a cognitive process built on goals, pathways, and agency
Love fuels all three components of hope
Female leaders often carry heavy burdens alone—community is essential
The Spark HOPE Community exists to support and empower female leaders
Leadership becomes transformational when love and hope work together
Chapters
00:00 – The Power of Love in Leadership06:01 – Hope as a Cognitive Process: Goals, Pathways, and Agency07:55 – Building Community and Connection Through Love
Tune in, give us a 5 star rating to help us spread hope to other leaders, and keep leading with H.O.P.E.
A special thank you to Craig Williams and Conversari for supporting this episode! Learn more about their work at https://www.conversaripress.com
Join the Spark HOPE community to connect with like-minded women leaders through monthly masterminds, courses, and a supportive network designed to help you lead with heart, alignment, and purpose.
Sign up here: https://sparkhopeedu.com/drbrandikelly-4049
If you want to learn more about HOPE-Fueled leadership, book your free consultation today: https://sparkhopeedu.com
Keywords
leadership, love, hope, community, connection, female leaders, personal growth, storytelling, intentionality, empowerment
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In this episode of the Lead with H.O.P.E. podcast, host Dr. Brandi Kelly explores the profound impact of love and hope in leadership. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Brandi shares personal reflections and leadership insights, drawing powerful lessons from children’s movies to illustrate that love is not merely a romantic idea.. it is a strategic, intentional force that builds connection, fuels growth, and strengthens courage. Brandi also unpacks the Science of Hope, highlighting its cognitive components, goals, pathways, and agency, and explains how love fuels each one. When leaders lead with love, they create environments where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to pursue meaningful goals. This episode is especially for female leaders who are tired of carrying leadership alone. You’ll be reminded that community matters, connection is essential, and leadership becomes truly transformational when love and hope work together. The word guiding Brandi’s leadership for 2026 is love Children’s movies teach powerful lessons about leadership and connection Hope is a cognitive process built on goals, pathways, and agency Love fuels all three components of hope Female leaders often carry heavy burdens alone—community is essential The Spark HOPE Community exists to support and empower female leaders Leadership becomes transformational when love and hope work together Chapters 00:00 – The Power of Love in Leadership06:01 – Hope as a Cognitive Process: Goals, Pathways, and Agency07:55 – Building Community and Connection Through Love Tune in, give us a 5 star rating to help us spread hope to other leaders, and keep leading with H.O.P.E. A special thank you to Craig Williams and Conversari for supporting this episode! Learn more about their work at https://www.conversaripress.com Join the Spark HOPE community to connect with like-minded women leaders through monthly masterminds, courses, and a supportive network designed to help you lead with heart, alignment, and purpose. Sign up here: https://sparkhopeedu.com/drbrandikelly-4049 If you want to learn more about HOPE-Fueled leadership, book your free consultation today: https://sparkhopeedu.com Keywords leadership, love, hope, community, connection, female leaders, personal growth, storytelling, intentionality, empowerment