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Small Fires

Lucinda Wolters

Booking Overview

Small Fires is hosted by education leader Lucinda Wolters and centers on practical leadership for schools facing change, innovation, and complexity. It features interviews with experienced educators, principals, and education researchers/authors who share leadership, coaching, and adaptive-school insights.

Metrics

Episodes: 22

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

smallfireslw@gmail.com

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Host

Lucinda Wolters - Passionate school leader and Adaptive Schools Agency Trainer. Lucinda explores what’s necessary for school leadership today and hosts intentional conversations with other education leaders navigati...

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
School/district leadership (principal, district principal, education leaders) plus strong thought leadership credentials such as EdD/MA, published books/articles, and/or experience consulting/teaching at scale.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in school districts or principal associations, Authorship of leadership/education books or peer-reviewed publications, Consulting/training work in communication, coaching, or adaptive schools, Academic roles (e.g., associate professor) and/or doctoral education

Recent Guest Discussions

Kevin Reimer - Leadership Identity, Mentorship, Relationships, Complexity, Reflective Practice; Leadership Book For Principals/vice-principals

Dr. Kendall Zoller - Communicative Intelligence, Presenting/facilitation, Storytelling, Leadership, Coaching; Adaptive Schools And Leadership Development

Lelaina Jules (akapiqa) - Indigenous Education Leadership, Belonging, Cultural Integrity, Relational/holistic Approaches To Leadership And Resurgence

Recent Topics

School Leadership, Educational Leadership, Adaptive Learning, Education, Change Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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EP22 Indigenous Education Consultant, Carolyn Roberts

September 27, 2026

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Carolyn Roberts, an award-winning author, Indigenous academic, and educator whose work invites us to think more deeply about what it means to decolonize education. Carolyn is St̓át̓imc and Stó:lō from the Thevarge family of N'Quatqua and the Kelly family from Ch'iyáqtel, and is also a member of the Squamish Nation. She is the author of Re-Storying Education and Tess's Red Dress: Honouring Love & Family and currently teaches in UBC's Teache...

EP21 Thinking Collaborative Leader, Jane Ellison

August 19, 2026

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jane Ellison, a long-time leader with Thinking Collaborative whose work has had a significant influence on Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools. Jane has spent decades supporting educational leaders at all levels in developing their capacity to think, learn, collaborate, and lead. In this episode, she shares reflections from her extensive experience with Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools, including some of the early development of...

EP20 Educational Leader, Coach and Author, Kevin Reimer

February 22, 2026

In episode 20 of Small Fires, Lucinda has the honour of interviewing Kevin Reimer, a mentor, former colleague, and friend. They explore the evolution of Kevin's leadership identity over a lifetime in education. Kevin, a former principal as well as a former President and Executive Director of the BC Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association, reflects on how mentorship, lived experience, and curiosity shaped his journey. They discuss the power of relationships, the importance of navigating c...

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Frequently asked questions

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Small Fires
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How do I get in touch with Small Fires?

Small Fires is hosted by Lucinda Wolters. Its publicly listed email is smallfireslw@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Small Fires?

The publicly listed email for Small Fires: smallfireslw@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Small Fires have?

Podseeker estimates Small Fires reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Small Fires?

Small Fires typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: School/district leadership (principal, district principal, education leaders) plus strong thought leadership credentials such as EdD/MA, published books/articles, and/or experience consulting/teaching at scale. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in school districts or principal associations; Authorship of leadership/education books or peer-reviewed publications; Consulting/training work in communication, coaching, or adaptive schools. Recent guests include Kevin Reimer, Dr. Kendall Zoller, and Lelaina Jules (akapiqa).

How hard is it to get booked on Small Fires?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Small Fires cover?

Recent episodes cover School Leadership, Educational Leadership, Adaptive Learning, Education, and Change Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

smallfireslw@gmail.com

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