Ep 29: Decolonizing Leadership - A Journey Rooted in Love and Cultural Identity with Theresa Crow Spreading His WingsEp 29: Decolonizing Leadership - A Journey Rooted in Love and Cultural Identity with Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings
Mino Bimaadiziwin
Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings shares her journey of decolonising leadership through love and cultural identity, offering insights into integrating Indigenous values into leadership styles.
45:32•16 Sept 2025
Leading with Love: Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings on Decolonising Leadership
Episode Overview
- Embrace self-awareness and cultural identity to dismantle colonial practices.
- Leading with love can transform leadership styles.
- Understanding one's cultural roots is crucial for personal growth.
- Integrating Indigenous values and ceremonies enriches leadership.
- Healing from past traumas can enhance leadership capabilities.
“"If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming."”
What drives someone to lead with love and cultural identity? In this engaging episode of Mino Bimaadiziwin, Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings, founder of Gathering Our Bundles, joins host Carol Hopkins to discuss the concept of decolonising leadership. Theresa shares her unique perspective on dismantling colonial practices by embracing self-awareness and cultural identity. She recounts her personal healing journey as a Sixties Scoop thriver and how reconnecting with her Blackfoot roots has profoundly influenced her leadership style.
The conversation touches on integrating Indigenous values and ceremonies into leadership, providing a fresh perspective on leading with love rather than fear or oppression. Theresa also offers insights into the importance of understanding one's cultural identity and the transformative power of love in leadership. With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, this episode offers a heartfelt exploration of how cultural identity can shape leadership.
It's a conversation filled with wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that leading with love can bring about meaningful change. So, how can embracing cultural identity transform leadership styles? Tune in to find out!

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