Paul Spiegelman: From Small Giants to Kintsugi Village

This is a very special episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast. For the first time, longtime host Paul Spiegelman takes the guest seat as he officially passes the torch to new host, Jean Moncrieff. Paul reflects on his transition from leading the Small Giants Community to launching Kintsugi Village, a nonprofit in Detroit dedicated to community, relationships, and innovative education. He and Jean discuss why relationships are everything in business and life, what it means to prepare the next generation of leaders, and how impact is best measured through stories, not just numbers. Together, Paul and Jean explore the themes of transition, purpose, and community — and Paul shares the personal lessons that shaped his leadership journey, from his family influences to the philosophy of “keeping it in the big ring.” It’s a thoughtful and inspiring conversation that celebrates Paul’s legacy with the Small Giants Community while looking ahead to what’s next. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction to Kintsugi Village 5:58 – The importance of community and relationships 11:50 – Navigating personal and professional transitions 18:05 – Preparing the next generation of leaders 28:30 – The circle of growth: culture and profitability 36:17 – Building community and trust 42:02 – Influences and inspirations for growth 47:49 – Personal stories and leadership lessons