On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Leslie Weaver. Join Leslie and Terry as they talk about their incredible health journey, the unexpected challenges they faced during "the thing" event in Orlando, and the power of community in times of crisis.

Leslie Weaver helps everyday people see themselves as leaders and lead with confidence. With more than 25 years of experience across education, nonprofits, and organizational leadership, she has built and developed leaders from the inside out. Leslie currently serves in a senior leadership role in one of the nation's top school systems, leading teams of over 600 and shaping experiences for thousands of students. Known for her practical, down-to-earth teaching style, her work centers on self-leadership, simple systems, and consistent action. She is a regular main-stage favorite at The Thing and lives in Nashville with her husband, Terry, and their miniature schnauzers.

They share candid stories about navigating hospital stays, the importance of advocacy, and lessons learned about self-care, leadership, and the value of surrounding yourself with the right people. One big idea from this episode: When life gets overwhelming, it's the strength of your community—and your willingness to ask for and accept help—that truly makes all the difference. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live

You can donate to the Weavers' GoFundMe at: https://gofund.me/64eea4665

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Robert Kaelin, a multifaceted influencer, leader, and author of "Generous Influencers". Robert Kaelin is an author, speaker, trainer and coach after graduating with a degree in leadership from Faith International University. He is a visionary leader, launching Counter Culture Leadership which helps equip leaders to reach their full potential so they can change the world with positive impact. He is also the founder of Generous Influencers, a non-profit that is on a mission to influence communities with generosity through community events and building local partnerships. Robert lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Jackie. They have three children and love spending their time adventuring and soaking in the world around them.

Join Robert and Terry as they talk about the journey from personal hardship to influential leadership, the transformative power of generosity in all facets of life, and the pivotal concepts of valuing oneself and nurturing one's superpower to make an impact. Dive into a compelling conversation that challenges the scarcity mindset and embraces living like a river — constantly giving and enriching the lives of others. Robert emphasizes that his approach to generosity extends beyond financial giving—it encompasses offering one's time, talents, and treasures. He and Terry promote the notion of adding value to others as an essential aspect of successful leadership and life. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live and use the code PODCAST for a discount.