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

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/The Cowgirls Code: https://thecowgirlscode.com/Interviewer: Dan KostkaInterview date: March 27, 2025

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

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

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

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 that motivated her and the impact her work had on herself and on the complex, sensitive, and courageous young people she met every day.

Interviewer: Dan Kostka

Interview Date: March 23, 2025

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.

Girl Guides of Canada: https://www.girlguides.ca/web/

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts: https://www.wagggs.org/en/

Interviewer: Dan Kostka

Interview date: March 17, 2025

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 (RIHOTA).

Bakari shares the powerful story of what inspired him to become a teacher and his mission to support vulnerable children and orphans. Living with a deep sense of purpose every day, he’s changing lives through education and compassion.

Bakari also introduces Books for Hope, a campaign that connects children's authors with students in need—offering both the gift of books and a unique way for authors to receive heartfelt recognition.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about passion, purpose, and the power of education.

You can learn more about Rising Hope here: www.risinghopetanzania.org

Please follow the Books for Hope campaign on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572878454966