Kim Smolik, Ed.D, serves as an Executive Partner of Leadership Roundtable. Kim founded the Nonprofit Servant Leadership Program that offers Catholic young adults the opportunity to develop their leadership and nonprofit management skills during one year of full-time service in Washington, DC. She also developed international service programs for Franciscan Mission Service in Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Guatemala, and Jamaica. She has been a guest speaker and facilitator at various Catholic gatherings in the United States and abroad. Kim received her Doctorate of Education from the University of St. Thomas. She has an MA in Curriculum Development and Cross-Cultural Education from the University of Alabama, and a BA in History and Education from Bethel University. Kim is an experienced facilitator in diversity and racial justice trainings. Kim has extensive cross-cultural expertise, having taught high school, college, and adult social justice advocacy programs in Cuba, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Mexico.
Kim Smolik has hosted 12 Episodes.
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Gloria Purvis: Modeling Justice and Mercy
April 29th, 2024 | Season 2 | 44 mins 25 secs
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Join hosts Kim Smolik of Leadership Roundtable and Kerry Robinson of Catholic Charities USA as they talk with Gloria Purvis, Catholic speaker, podcast host, and activist.
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Season Two Trailer
April 19th, 2024 | Season 2 | 1 min 29 secs
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The Catholic Leaders Podcast is back with Season 2!
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Season One Finale: A Season of Transition
December 21st, 2023 | Season 1 | 28 mins 43 secs
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In this episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, our hosts Kerry Robinson and Kim Smolik sit down together for the season finale of the podcast to discuss this past season and recent transitions in both of their lives.
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Dr. Nicola Brady: Peace, Healing, and Hope for the Church
November 29th, 2023 | Season 1 | 48 mins 55 secs
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In this episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, our hosts Kerry Robinson and Kim Smolik sit down with Dr. Nicola Brady, General Secretary for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, to discuss peace, healing, and engaging young adults.
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Ellen Koneck: Engaging the Young Church
October 27th, 2023 | Season 1 | 53 mins 24 secs
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TW: Suicide is briefly mentioned in this episode.
In this episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, our hosts Kerry Robinson and Kim Smolik sit down with Ellen Koneck, Executive Director of Commonweal, to discuss young adult leadership and engagement in the Church. -
Sr. Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ: Emerging Roles for Women in the Church
September 20th, 2023 | Season 1 | 49 mins 39 secs
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In this episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, our hosts Kerry Robinson and Kim Smolik sit down with Sr. Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, Undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops. Our hosts talk with Sister about the Synod and women's leadership in the Church.
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Kathleen McChesney: From Crisis to Transparency
September 1st, 2023 | Season 1 | 38 mins 13 secs
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In this month’s episode of The Catholic Leaders Podcast, Kerry Robinson and Kim Smolik sit down with Dr. Kathleen McChesney, CEO of Kinsale Consulting. Kathleen’s years of experience in criminal justice and child protection makes for an inspiring and unique conversation.
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Amy Goldman: The Power of Connection
July 31st, 2023 | Season 1 | 38 mins 14 secs
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Welcome to the Catholic Leaders Podcast! In this episode, our Executive Partners Kim Smolik and Kerry Robinson sit down with Amy Goldman, CEO and Chair of GHR Foundation. Kim, Kerry, and Amy talk about philanthropic work, Pope Francis’ leadership, and the power of working together as a co-responsible Church.
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Sister Teresa Maya, CCVI: Investing in Our Leaders
June 23rd, 2023 | Season 1 | 41 mins 41 secs
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Welcome to The Catholic Leaders Podcast! In this episode, our Executive Partners Kim Smolik and Kerry Robinson talk with Sr. Teresa Maya about God's call to accompany one another in our vocations, the vital role of women religious, and the transformative power of inclusive leadership.
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Fr. James Martin, SJ: Welcoming Truly Diverse Leadership
May 17th, 2023 | Season 1 | 27 mins 30 secs
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Welcome to The Catholic Leaders Podcast! In this episode, our Executive Partners Kim Smolik and Kerry Robinson talk with Fr. James Martin about welcoming those at the margins, the value of diversity, and young adult participation.
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Kim Daniels: Faith-Informed Leadership
March 8th, 2023 | Season 1 | 36 mins 6 secs
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Welcome to The Catholic Leaders Podcast! In this episode, our Executive Partners Kim Smolik and Kerry Robinson talk with Kim Daniels about faith, leadership, and Pope Francis's impact on the Church.
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The Catholic Leaders Podcast Trailer
February 22nd, 2023 | 3 mins 22 secs
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