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Growing with Purpose Podcast: From Small Giants to Kintsugi Village with Paul Spiegelman

Written by Small Giants Community | August 19, 2025
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In this special episode of Growing with Purpose, host Jean Moncrieff sits down with Paul Spiegelman — entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of the Small Giants Community. For the past few years, Paul has been the voice of this podcast, and today he joins on the other side of the mic to share his next chapter.

Paul reflects on his transition from leading the Small Giants Community to launching Kintsugi Village, a nonprofit in Detroit dedicated to community, relationships, and innovative education. He shares lessons on culture, leadership transitions, and why real impact is measured in stories, not just numbers.

Whether you’re a business leader, educator, or simply passionate about people-first leadership, this episode offers inspiration on building community and preparing the next generation.

 

Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction to Kintsugi Village

05:58 – Community and Relationships

11:50 – Navigating Transitions

18:05 – The Next Generation of Leaders

28:30 – The Circle of Growth

36:17 – Building Community

42:02 – Inspirations for Growth

47:49 – Personal Stories

 

Listen to Paul's story below:

 

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