Summary

In this episode of Courageous Conversations, host Laurabel Mba speaks with Nicole Kieley, the Deputy Mayor of Mount Pearl, about her courageous journey into politics, the importance of systemic change, and her personal experiences with trauma and recovery. Nicole shares her insights on vulnerability in political spaces, the challenges of advocating for change, and the resilience required to navigate life's adversities. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of personal experiences and political advocacy, emphasizing the need for diverse voices in governance.

Takeaways

• Courage is about living authentically despite challenges.
• Systemic change is essential for long-term solutions.
• Vulnerability can be a strength in political spaces.
• Personal experiences inform political advocacy.
• Recovery from trauma is a non-linear journey.
• Finding common ground is crucial for collaboration.
• Diversity in governance leads to better outcomes.
• It's okay to show emotions in public settings.
• The personal is political; our lives impact our work.
• Resilience is built through shared experiences.

Sound Bites

"Both had to happen though, right?"

"The personal is political."

"I would love to! I'd love to."

"Recovery is a process, it's not linear."

"We need it as a province. We need it."

"I was involved in a car accident that crushed my body."

"It was an intense amount of feeling of joy and love."

"That is an act of courage."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Courageous Conversations

01:44 Nicole Kieley's Journey into Politics

05:59 The Importance of Systemic Change

11:09 Navigating Politics as a Woman

20:32 Nicole's Life-Altering Accident

26:55 The Journey of Recovery and Resilience

Keywords

Courageous Conversations, Nicole Kieley, politics, systemic change, resilience, vulnerability, trauma, recovery, women's empowerment, advocacy