Profiles in Purpose

Episode 8: Bringing First Nations History to Life

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  Interview date: April 24, 2025 Interviewer: Dan Kostka

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 find their strength and celebrate their moments of brilliance with her ranch retreats, public speaking, and writing.Jocelyn's website: https://jocelynhastie.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJhVjVCM2FNRmxVSjNvcDBrS0FyazV4aWtld3xBQ3Jtc0trNUJ3VDloM2VfOHNDV3JiU2NjODVPNUJubnlBaG1tY2Q1ZjlNbG9HOXBkeEV2SmVxbkQtVUNwMWszMFNJa01EQjJSSjRrNVJxMlhxUlMyMHlFeVM2VDJKR2N5c3ZvUzFYM2tESzNLaGJuZVNiSTBWTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjocelynhastie.com%2F&v=q0sYWB3ytyI]The Cowgirls Code: https://thecowgirlscode.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0twT0ZCbEFMdzlJV2I2bUNlMzVZd0E5SWE0d3xBQ3Jtc0trbkhOLU5NLWtsMm1LQ2ZoUHhOSEx6M3kwazFZQ2hGV3U1LTVuYXMxRmhGTHA2SFVvZVRaSy1hVmNOQ2lDMUpLN2pIUnV0TGZKdnp5WXRjSEhMc0RqdkRLVkh4eUZxUkdUM3Y1NU5CSl9wWk52Y3VLaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fthecowgirlscode.com%2F&v=q0sYWB3ytyI]Interviewer: Dan KostkaInterview date: March 27, 2025

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 this wide-ranging discussion, Amber shares the childhood roots of her interest in, and concern about, land use and water conservation. She also discusses common sense ways we can all make less of an impact on the environment. Green Party candidacy: https://www.greenparty.ca/en/candidate/amber-murray Interviewer: Dan Kostka Interview date: April 16, 2025

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 inspiring interview, she shares her passion for helping children deal with bullying, being a new immigrant, and other challenges. Juanita's books: https://www.zoilathezebra.com/ Books for Hope: https://risinghopetanzania.org/books-for-hope/ Interviewer: Dan Kostka Interview date: March 31, 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 odds to travel the world in the Merchant Navy, build his own businesses, and embark on a 50-plus-years journey to becoming a karate master who has taught thousands of students worldwide. His dedication to karate-do, which he views as a way of life, is as much about the development of character and inner strength as it is about developing physical skills. His story and example are of value to anyone, whether or not they've ever stepped into a dojo. Hanratty on Karate: Training the Body and Mind: https://mybook.to/GslZP The Shotokan Instructor's Handbook: https://mybook.to/9Uii Interviewer: Dan KostkaInterview date: March 12, 2025