Nancy Spivey

Committed to community and kindness.

[Rick Steves @RickSteves]

I’d like to take a moment to share some important news. I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. My doctor assures me that, if you’re going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get, and careful scans show no sign of it having spread. There is a clear path forward to getting healthy, and this fall, I’ll be in the hospital for a few days having prostate surgery.

My doctor’s fine with me filming two new TV shows in France for the next three weeks, returning home to Edmonds by mid-September. I’ll likely get my surgery in late September, be laid up for a month, and—God willing—be cancer-free and back at it by the end of October.

I have great trust in my doctor and in Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. And I have lots more to be thankful for…including the support of friends and loved ones and a strong faith that I’m in good hands.

While the statistics tell me I should be just fine, I’ve been fortunate to have never spent a night in a hospital — and I find myself going into this adventure almost like it’s some amazing, really important trip. I feel good about my positive attitude — and I expect to take home some delightful, if intangible, souvenirs like: appreciating and seeing a vibrancy in the little things; appreciating the goodness in people and the treasure of friends and family; being wowed by modern medicine and the army of amazing, smart, and dedicated people that make it possible; appreciating what a blessing life, health, and this world to enjoy is; and — just in general — being more thankful.

I’m looking forward to many more years of happy travels, exciting collaborations, and beautiful friendships. Thank you for your love and support (and any “travel tips” you may have for me as I set off on this journey).

Rick

PS: I’ll keep you posted.

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Grants offered to minority-, women-, veteran-owned small business in NKY - Lane Report - https://t.co/9gD6RmNk4N #GoogleAlerts

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Over 300 gathered for Annual State of NKY address! @KrisKnochelmann @StevePendery @judgegarymoore @nkychamber #NKYChamberEggs

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Epic day in NKY! Congrats and Thank You to all involved in opening Journey Recovery Center's Covington facility. @LifeLearningCtr @StElizabethNKY @GovAndyBeshear

[Abdullah Al Bahrani | Economist @EconWithDrA]

We also kicked off a new program with @nkychamber to help connect our @nkucob students with the thriving industry in Northern Kentucky. @NancySpiveyNKY created a program that takes us to @CVGairport @LOrealUSA and @Fidelity. This is an exciting partnership for all!

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Chamber, Duke Energy Foundation partner for grants to minority-, women-, veteran-small business - https://t.co/PrugcxrSZ8 #GoogleAlerts

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Appreciate listening and learning local and global historical reflections from @LeaderMcConnell. @nkychamber

[OneNKY Alliance @OneNKY_Alliance]

"Gov. Andy Beshear will join NKY officials for the official groundbreaking Wednesday morning for the OneNKY Center Building at its site in downtown Covington."

https://t.co/d44O1GhA8S

[OneNKY Alliance @OneNKY_Alliance]

Shovels ready! #OneNKY

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Future office view. @OneNKY_Alliance @BE_NKY @nkychamber @meet_nky @NKYBARASSN #onenky

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Chamber of Commerce weather! Big crowd for big groundbreaking. @nkychamber @BE_NKY @meet_nky #onenky

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Learning how ai is being used in business. @nkychamber @BrianRuschman @CForwardIT @nkuedu @KendraRamirez #NKYChamberEggs

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Special thanks to this dynamic speaker panel and to the HR pros in the room working hard to adopt new policies, offer new benefits, and change workplace cultures post-pandemic. #strongwomenrock #strongwomen #womenatwork2023 #womenatwork https://t.co/L3k1dyl2Jz

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

One of the topics our expert panel will be discussing at the June 27 "Hiring and Retaining Women in the Workplace" Talent Strategies Series event. Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce #talentstrategy #childcare #employeebenefits https://t.co/AsYdOe4FD6

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Great first week back from vacation, building a solid college student talent strategy. Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce #talentstrategy. #collegestudents #nextgeneration https://t.co/EmcVQQgF5Y

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Bright room, brilliant message! 👏

[NKY Chamber @nkychamber]

Today is the day! We're kicking off the morning at Investing in Equity: Building an Inclusive Business Community, our second annual DEI summit, powered by @FifthThird.

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Rocking it! Lucy Guo's highlight caught my attention among the just-released Forbes Richest Self-Made Women list. #under30 #selfmade #a1 #strongwomen #strongwomenrock https://t.co/DyRzocwv1U

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Gathering to learn and celebrate the collective impact work of GROW NKY. 70+ partners dedicated to current and future talent development, attraction, and retention. #GROWNNKY #talentstrategy #nky #joinus https://t.co/jpCxCUkkWz

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

Thrilled to host this forum and amazing panel of women. @AngelBeets Kate Dean Elizabeth Harvey @KDSrecruiter
#strongwomenrock #strongwomen https://t.co/umV2VLQNFC

[Nancy Spivey @NancySpiveyNKY]

I am proud to serve on the Campbell Co. Area Technology Center Steering Committee. #talentstrategy #techeducation #trades #skilledtrades https://t.co/pkdkxeDy04