Profiles in Purpose Podcast
A podcast about the moments, experiences, and passions that give life true meaning.
We feature guests who have found a deep sense of purpose—whether through life-changing events, meaningful work, or personal missions that drive them forward.
06/10/2025
Episode 8: Bringing First Nations History to Life by Profiles in Purpose Artist, speaker, and author Jared Tailfeathers discusses his Blackfoot roots and how learning about Aboriginal history provides a richer perspective on today's society.Jared's website: https://www.tailfeathersart.com/The Art of Making: Rediscovering the Blackfoot Legacy: https://mybook.to/Y9LFeAF...
04/25/2025
New episode now available!
On Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/deep-stance-media9/episodes/Episode-7-Celebrating-Moments-of-Brilliance-with-Horses-and-People-e320t69
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/q0sYWB3ytyI
Episode 7: Celebrating Moments of Brilliance with Horses and People Jocelyn Hastie left her corporate job in downtown Calgary to be closer to the horses she loved and to embrace the rural lifestyle. She now empowers others to...
04/18/2025
Our latest episode features Amber Murray, an eloquent advocate for environmental issues, particularly sustainable land and water use. She lives in Lethbridge, Alberta, and is a candidate with the Green Party of Canada | Parti vert du Canada.
On Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/deep-stance-media9/episodes/Episode-6-Advocating-for-a-Better-Approach-to-Land-and-Water-Use-e31m8v1
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-advocating-for-a-better-approach-to-land/id1801336118?i=1000703943058
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/4HojVPODTOU
Episode 6: Advocating for a Better Approach to Land and Water Use Amber Murray is a writer, public speaker, and environmental advocate in Lethbridge, Alberta, and a political candidate with the Green Party of Canada. In thi...
04/12/2025
Our newest episode is an inspiring conversation with Juanita Gandara, a Latina storyteller in El Paso, Texas, who shares messages of kindness with children using puppets.
On Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/deep-stance-media9/episodes/Episode-5-Lessons-in-Kindness-from-a-Latina-Storyteller-e31etrn
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-5-lessons-in-kindness-from-a-latina-storyteller/id1801336118?i=1000703280328
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/VMxlr11HCKE?si=A5SQeLmabqCGnDDy
Episode 5: Lessons in Kindness from a Latina Storyteller Children's author Juanita Gandara is a retired teacher and school counselor in El Paso, Texas, who uses puppets to bring her stories to life. In this inspiri...
04/03/2025
Episode 4: Discipline and Strength – A Karate Master's Journey Sensei John Hanratty, an 8th-degree black belt in Shotokan karate, grew up as a foster child in the rubble of post-war Liverpool, England. He overcame the od...
03/27/2025
Our latest episode features Marilyn Dyck, who spent decades changing the lives of young people on the street by truly listening to them. What she learned in the process makes for a fascinating conversation and applies to all of us, not just those assisting young people on the fringes of society.
On Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/deep-stance-media9/episodes/Episode-3-The-Power-of-Listening-to-Change-Lives-e30oeqg
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ilVFnPqiKsg
Episode 3: The Power of Listening to Change Lives Marilyn Dyck spent decades helping homeless youth take steps off the street by truly listening to them. In this inspiring conversation, she shares the values...
03/20/2025
Episode 2 is now available.
Twila Tayfel has been with Girl Guides of Canada for more than 40 years, first as a participant and then as an adult volunteer. In this inspiring interview, Twila discusses the values and experiences that have motivated her to continue helping girls develop their skills and confidence.
On Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xChEGkNlSRb
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ItpQPbB5RWU
Episode 2: The Power of Guiding: Developing Potential, One Girl at a Time Twila Tayfel has been with Girl Guides of Canada for more than 40 years, first as a participant and then as an adult volunteer. In this inspiring interview, ...
03/11/2025
Our debut episode is now available on all major streaming platforms, as well as YouTube.
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2adgxxRwQXx0cQ2vpYpiWR?si=ObW9mS2tS5K8mqKxnuSGDw
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls0OWGrTHEU
Episode 1: Books, Hope, and Purpose: A Dedicated Teacher’s Impact in Tanzania In the debut episode of Profiles in Purpose, we meet Bakari Nyamsosa, a school teacher in Tanzania and the director of Rising Hope Organization Tanzania (RIH...
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