In this episode we speak with Michelle Nieviadomy, who will be closing uLead 2025.
Michelle Nieviadomy is the iskwew (woman in Cree) behind Iskwew Health, blending over 15 years of wellness industry experience with her passion for fitness and community building. As a goal-driven facilitator, public speaker, fitness instructor, and wellness advocate, Michelle’s work is guided by key principles:

• LOVE: Promoting self-love as the core message of Iskwew Health.

• HUMILITY: Lifelong learning to expand her wellness knowledge.

• RESPECT: Embracing every individual’s story.

• TRUTH: A belief in belonging within the Creator’s world.

• COURAGE: Honoring those who show up for themselves.

• HONESTY: Standing in truth and helping others do the same.

• WISDOM: Creating space for collective wisdom through Indigenous teachings.

Iskwew Health is the realization of Michelle’s dream to foster holistic well-being and community connection.

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This episode features Eliza Reid previewing her Keynote and Breakout session at uLead 2025.

Eliza Reid is a bestselling author who also served as First Lady of Iceland from 2016 to July, 2024. Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Eliza relocated to Iceland in 2003. As the Co-Founder of the esteemed Iceland Writers Retreat, she has advocated for Icelandic writers and literary heritage, notably through her acclaimed debut book, Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They are Changing the World. Her second book, a mystery novel called Death on the Island, will be published in late April, 2025.

Eliza's multifaceted career spans editorial roles at Icelandair’s in-flight magazine and Iceland Review, alongside frequent commentary on Icelandic affairs for foreign media. She is a sought-after keynote speaker on the international stage. In 2017, Eliza was named a UN Special Ambassador for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals. As first lady, she also served as patron of numerous organizations. Passionate about inclusion, belonging, and equality, she has wielded her influence through poignant op-eds and a compelling TEDx talk. Eliza Reid and her husband have four children together.

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In this episode, we present a breakout session from uLead 2024 with Jethro Ulrich. Jethro shares his story of being a sixties scoop survivor and his experiences as an indigenous student, teacher, researcher, and leader in an educational context. "The Stories We Share: An Indigenous Experience in Education" is the culmination of Jethro's graduate research that explores systemic racism in our Canadian education system and the colonial practices that continue to marginalize our indigenous students and their families.
Jethro is a teacher and current Assistant Principal with Edmonton Catholic Schools. He recently completed his Master's degree in Educational Leadership at Concordia University of Edmonton. The focus of his research is the decolonization of education through engagement and relationship building with indigenous families, elders, and their communities within the Edmonton Catholic School division. Jethro's graduate work was nominated for the Governor General's Award for Academic Excellence.
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