The Retaining Purpose Podcast

Retaining Purpose Podcast

A podcast about leadership, entrepreneurship and finding your purpose.

  1. 6d ago

    Building Canada's Next Snack Brand 🇨🇦 | EP24 - Natasha Vandenhurk

    Today we sit down with Natasha Vandenhurk, CEO and co-founder of Three Farmers Foods, an award-winning Canadian snack brand rooted in sustainability, community, and connecting people to where their food comes from.    After studying Economics at the University of Saskatchewan, Natasha partnered with three local farmers to bring wholesome, farm-grown food to market - helping grow Three Farmers Foods from a small-town idea into a thriving international brand. Along the way, she’s remained focused on building high-performing teams grounded in accountability, continuous learning, and shared purpose. Three Farmers Foods was also recently announced as a winner in the Chatelaine 2026 Pantry Awards, taking home the title of Best Better-for-You Snack for their Dill Pickle Fava Beans (140g).    In this conversation, Natasha and Randy explore the realities of building a values-driven business, the importance of staying connected to your roots, and what it takes to scale a brand while staying true to the land, the people, and the mission behind it.    Connect With Natasha: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook  Connect With Randy: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Follow Retaining Purpose: Spotify |  Apple | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok  Apply To Be On The Show: Guest Application Form

    52 min

  2. May 19

    Why Great Leaders Still Fail 🤯 | EP23 - Mary Printz

    Today we sit down with Mary Printz, a leadership coach, former school principal, and educational consultant with over 35 years of experience in education and leadership. She works with leaders, executives, and high-performing professionals navigating complexity, pressure, and high expectations.    Her work focuses on adaptive development, helping individuals expand how they think, relate, and lead when their usual ways of operating are no longer enough. Drawing on principles from adult development, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience, Mary supports leaders in moving beyond surface-level strategies to address the internal patterns shaping their decisions, communication, and performance.    In this conversation, Mary and Randy explore how leaders can create meaningful, lasting change and lead with confidence, especially under pressure.    Connect With Mary: Website | LinkedIn   Connect With Randy: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Follow Retaining Purpose: Spotify |  Apple | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok  Apply To Be On The Show: Guest Application Form

    58 min

  3. May 5

    From Near Death to Purpose 🔥 | EP22 - Louise Ede

    Today we sit down with Louise Ede, founder of Brave Everyday CIC, a social enterprise and podcast platform dedicated to sharing real stories of resilience, courage, and personal growth.    Through Brave Everyday, Louise creates space for people to openly share their lived experiences - from overcoming adversity and trauma to rebuilding their lives and finding purpose. Her work is rooted in the belief that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the decision to take action despite it. Drawing from her own journey and the powerful conversations she has with guests, Louise is passionate about helping others realize they are not alone and that their past does not define their future.      In this conversation, Louise and Randy explore resilience, mindset, and what it means to turn pain into purpose. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help people feel seen, heard and inspired to keep going, no matter what they are facing.        Connect With Louise: Website | Instagram  Connect With Randy: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Follow Retaining Purpose: Spotify |  Apple | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok  Apply To Be On The Show: Guest Application Form

    48 min

  4. Apr 21

    ✈️ Helping Students Find Purpose Early | EP21 - Dr. Reagan Weeks

    Today we sit down with Reagan Weeks, Superintendent of Prairie Rose School Division and a dedicated leader in public education.    Dr. Weeks is a firm believer in the power of community, leveraging both private-public and public-public partnerships to create place-based learning experiences that directly engage students' aspirations. Under her leadership, the division has seen the expansion of innovative programs such as the South Alberta Hockey Academy, the South Alberta Flight Academy, South Alberta Fire and Rescue, and the South Alberta School of Trades.      In this conversation, Dr. Weeks and Randy explore what it means to lead in today’s educational landscape, the importance of supporting educators, and why despite the evolving challenges within the profession, she remains steadfast in her belief that teaching is the best job in the world.    Connect With Reagan: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Connect With Randy: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Follow Retaining Purpose: Spotify |  Apple | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok  Apply To Be On The Show: Guest Application Form

    57 min

  5. Apr 7

    She’s 21 & Leading a Team of 90 🤯 | EP20 - Aarushi Bhargava

    Today we sit down with Aarushi Bhargava - an emerging leader passionate about innovation, impact, and empowering others to pursue ambitious ideas.  Aarushi currently serves as Co-President of Project90, a humanitarian engineering team of over 90 students working to develop real-world solutions - ranging from adaptive equipment for children with disabilities to international water infrastructure projects.    Alongside her leadership work, Aarushi is a third-year student at the University of Calgary, where she is pursuing a degree in chemical engineering with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development. Through her work in engineering, mentorship, and innovation programs, she hopes to inspire others to step outside their comfort zones and realize the impact they are capable of creating.    In this conversation, Aarushi shares her perspective on empowering the next generation of leaders, challenging traditional ideas of leadership, and why young innovators shouldn’t wait for change - they should build it.      Connect With Aarushi: LinkedIn | Instagram  Connect With Randy: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Follow Retaining Purpose: Spotify |  Apple | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok  Apply To Be On The Show: Guest Application Form

    48 min

  6. Mar 24

    Harvard Prof Explains The Right Way to Fail 💡 | EP19 - Amy Edmondson

    Today we sit down with Amy C. Edmondson, one of the world’s leading voices on psychological safety, leadership, and organizational learning, and the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School.     Named the world’s number one management thinker by Thinkers50, Amy is the author of several influential books, including The Fearless Organization, and her latest, Right Kind of Wrong, which explores the science of failing well. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company, and her TED Talk, How to Turn a Group of Strangers into a Team, has been viewed by millions around the world.    In this conversation, Amy and Randy explore what psychological safety really means in practice, why fear can quietly undermine performance and innovation, and how leaders can create environments where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and grow - even when things don’t go as planned.    Connect With Amy: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn  Connect With Randy: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Follow Retaining Purpose: Spotify |  Apple | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok  Apply To Be On The Show: Guest Application Form

    53 min

  7. Mar 10

    Leading a People-First Tech Company | EP18 - James Parsons

    James is the CEO of Partek, a leading Managed Services Provider based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Over nearly two decades, James has grown Partek into one of the region’s most trusted IT and cybersecurity partners for small and mid-sized organizations.    James’s work spans technology strategy, service design, cybersecurity architecture, and the operational leadership of a fast-growing technical team. But at his core, he’s relationship-driven. He believes culture is a company’s true competitive edge - and that when leaders invest in their people, clients feel it, performance improves, and sustainable growth follows.    Throughout the conversation, James shares how trust, accountability, and clear values have shaped Partek’s success, and why strong leadership matters just as much as strong systems in today’s digital landscape. From building resilient teams to navigating the evolving cybersecurity space, this episode offers a grounded look at what it takes to lead a people-first technology business with purpose.    Connect With James: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Connect With Randy: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Follow Retaining Purpose: Spotify |  Apple | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok  Apply To Be On The Show: Guest Application Form

    59 min

  8. Feb 24

    A 19-Year-Old on Canadian Politics 🇨🇦 | EP17 - Matt Goodey

    On today’s episode, we sit down with Matt Goodey, political science student at University of Lethbridge. Randy first met Matt while he was bartending, and what began as a casual conversation quickly turned into a deeper discussion about values, purpose, and personal responsibility.     Coming from a background in farm management, Matt shares how stepping outside of his comfort zone has shaped his worldview and his desire to continually become a better version of himself. Guided by the idea of “be better than you were yesterday,” he speaks candidly about optimism, accountability, and the importance of reflecting on our actions - even when we fall short.    At the heart of the conversation is Matt’s belief that human connection is one of the purest things we have left. He challenges listeners to look beyond words or actions alone, to consider intent, and to recognize our own biases when judging others. Despite his age, Matt brings a grounded perspective on integrity, equality, and service - sharing his ambition to leave the world better than he found it by starting small: in workplaces, social groups, and local communities.    This episode is an honest, refreshing reminder that purpose isn’t reserved for those with decades of experience - it’s shaped by curiosity, humility, and a willingness to live bigger than yourself.    Connect With Matt: Instagram  Connect With Randy: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  Follow Retaining Purpose: Spotify |  Apple | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok  Apply To Be On The Show: Guest Application Form

    1h 8m
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A podcast about leadership, entrepreneurship and finding your purpose.

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  • Creator
    Retaining Purpose Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
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