Leading with Heart: CEO Jordan Soggie on Impact, Inclusion & Community Vision

In the debut episode of the Shining Brighter Podcast, host Jared Braun sits down with Jordan Soggie, CEO of the Fort St. John Association for Community Living, for a powerful conversation about leadership, community, and the future of disability support in Fort St. John.Jordan shares his journey into the role, his philosophy of servant leadership, and what it means to steward an organization where impact matters more than profit. Together, they unpack the challenges facing people with developmental disabilities and complex needs—from housing shortages to healthcare gaps—and explore the bold, community-driven solutions FSJACL is creating.From the upcoming BC Builds housing project to the new community centre to the integration of youth mental health supports through partnerships, Jordan outlines an inspiring vision grounded in collaboration, courage, and a commitment to person-centered support.This episode also introduces the podcast’s mission: to inform, advocate, and amplify the voices of people supported by the association, their families, staff, and community partners.Episode HighlightsJordan’s leadership philosophy: “Talk like you’re right, listen like you’re wrong.”The CEO as steward: leading with trust, humility, and accountabilityWhy person-centered support must balance risk with autonomyThe challenges of rural healthcare, housing, and mobilityFSJACL’s diverse leadership team and the power of mission-aligned peopleThe $40M BC Builds project and what it means for the next 20 yearsThe new community centre and expanding opportunities for supported employmentFoundry: a major step toward integrated youth mental health servicesThe podcast’s purpose: advocacy, transparency, and amplifying unheard voicesJordan’s Message“Impact comes from people—empowering them, trusting them, and walking through the mud together until we reach the green grass.”Tune in to this powerful conversation about leadership, inclusion, and the future of community support in Fort St. John.Subscribe to the Shining Brighter Podcast for more real stories, bold ideas, and community-driven solutions.