It’s my pleasure to introduce Vern Bachiu for Episode 1 of Conversations with Kim. Vern is a beloved teacher, friend, and mentor. He has spent his career in Indigenous economic development and recently partnered with the University of Saskatchewan to Indigenize their Business School. In this episode, ‘The Pilgrimage of Life’, Vern and I explore his life journey through the lens of his pilgrimage on the Camino and his processes for facing shadows, letting go, and finding purpose.