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In this podcast, Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann dive deep into what it means to be from a place.

Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann are storytellers for whom the chaos of the modern world is tempered by a deep connection to land, home and community. In this ground-breaking, 12-part, video-podcast, these two esteemed chroniclers of California’s ancient wonder, explore the deepest questions of hope, culture, beauty, justice, time, and ecology. Recorded and broadcast live once per month, themes of the

series revolve around the passing seasons and reflect on whether or not so many patterns of the past are unraveling in wake of a fast-approaching future. Recognizing that we live in a society that seems as challenged to remember the things it should as it is to let go of the things that no longer serve, Place & Purpose considers the greatest challenges and opportunities of our day. You are invited to join the discussion with Greg and Obi as they engage this search for meaning from the premise that the remedy to these conundrums exists inside the wisdom of the ancestors, that our collective recovery is written across the land, and lives inside the stories that are still to be told.

11/07/2024

The year two season finale of Place and Purpose is now live to watch and listen 👀🎧

In this special episode, Greg and Obi invite the esteemed Director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Armando Quintero, to the program. With decades of experience in park operations, outdoor education, equity and access, and diversity and inclusion, Armando brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table.

Catch the season finale and join us in celebrating another incredible year of exploring this place and our purpose in it.

You can listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts or watch it on YouTube: youtube.com/

26/06/2024

Join us for a special event on July 3rd at 10am PT as we celebrate the year two finale of the Place and Purpose podcast! 🌟 Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann will be joined by an incredible guest: Armando Quintero, Director of California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Don't miss this insightful and inspiring episode, where we’ll explore the profound connection between people and the natural world, highlighting the beauty and importance of California’s parks and natural landscapes

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and be part of this unforgettable finale streaming live from the top of Sonoma Mountain.

📅 Date: July 3
🕘 Time: 10am PT
📍 Platform: YouTube Live

🚀 HOW TO TUNE IN: Register on our website to receive the watch links at: placeandpurpose.live

20/06/2024

Year 2, Episode 11 "June" of Place and Purpose is now available to watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and others 👀 🌻

In this episode, our hosts Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann take a reflective journey together, diving further into Greg's latest book, THE FORGETTERS, while reminiscing about the incredible moments from the past 22 episodes. 📚 It's a heartfelt and meaningful conversation about our journey so far and a glimpse into the exciting future ahead.

Tune in now and let us know your thoughts. You can listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts or watch it on YouTube: youtube.com/

Congrats to Thea Maria from Reno, NV for winning our June giveaway! Register to watch future episodes live and to enter our next giveaway: placeandpurpose.live

02/06/2024

When we embarked on the journey to create PLACE AND PURPOSE, our goal was simple yet profound: to immerse ourselves in the essence of a single location and use it as a lens through which to explore the complexities of our world. Now, as we approach our 23rd episode, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey we've undertaken. We've asked countless questions, delved into a myriad of topics, and unearthed layers of understanding. As Greg and Obi take to Sonoma Mountain this Thursday, they're not only reflecting on what they've learned and gained but also looking ahead to the uncharted territories of the future.

With each episode, they've unearthed treasures of insight, and now, as they stand on the cusp of another chapter, they're poised to continue their exploration with renewed vigor and curiosity.

Join us for the penultimate episode of Year Two.

📅 Date: June 6
🕘 Time: 10am PT
📍 Platform: YouTube Live

🚀 HOW TO TUNE IN: Register on our website to receive the watch links at: placeandpurpose.live

See you Thursday!

06/05/2024

Happy Monday! We're excited to share that Year 2, Episode 10 of Place and Purpose is now available to watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and others. In this episode, our hosts Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann invite the brilliantly thoughtful Manjula Martin onto the show. You may recognize her name from her latest best-selling book THE LAST FIRE SEASON. Even though these three come from distinct and varied backgrounds, they share a lot in common. The threads that connect this conversation are a wonderful testament to what it means to be from a place.

Watch the episode on YouTube: youtube.com/

Congrats to Rainey Straus from San Rafael, CA for winning our May giveaway! Register to watch future episodes live and to enter our next giveaway: placeandpurpose.live

24/04/2024

We are looking forward to our upcoming episode of Place and Purpose streaming live next Thursday, May 2 at 10am PT from the top of Sonoma Mountain. Our hosts, Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann, will be joined by Manjula Martin, author of the national bestseller The Last Fire Season: A Personal and Pyronatural History.

📅 Date: May 2
🕘 Time: 10am PT
📍 Platform: YouTube Live

🚀 HOW TO TUNE IN: Register on our website to receive the watch links at: placeandpurpose.live

WIN! This episode includes a live giveaway where a lucky audience member will receive a bundle of books from Greg and Obi and, to sweeten the pot, Manjula is tossing in a signed copy of her book as well! To enter the giveaway, all you gotta do is register to our mailing list at: placeandpurpose.live

See you next Thursday!

19/04/2024

Our April episode of Place and Purpose is now available to play on YouTube. Audio-only versions are also up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. In this episode, Greg and Obi sit down to discuss Greg's newest book THE FORGETTERS (Heyday, April 2024). As Obi says, "THE FORGETTERS offers a heading towards self-reconciliation and the kind of spiritual integration that only great literature can." This is our 21st episode of the series, and many feel it is our juiciest yet. What do you think? Give it a look and listen and let us know!

Watch the episode on YouTube: youtube.com/

Congrats to Esteban Orozco from Seattle, Washington for winning our April giveaway! Register to watch future episodes live and to enter our next giveaway: placeandpurpose.live

10/04/2024

RESCHEDULED! Our episode of Place and Purpose that was set to stream live tomorrow has been rescheduled for Monday, April 15 at 10am. Thank you for understanding and accommodating this change, we're looking forward to seeing you then and hope you'll be able to tune-in live! If you haven't already, please register here: placeandpurpose.live

02/04/2024

NEW EPISODE ALERT: Our next episode of "Place and Purpose" will stream live on April 11 at 9am PT from the top of Sonoma Mountain. In this episode, our co-hosts Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann will explore Greg's newest book THE FORGETTERS. Slated for release April 16, 2024 by Heyday, this new work from Greg is "a tender, astonishing, and richly beautiful story cycle about remembering our shared histories and repairing the world."

📅 Date: April 11
🕘 Time: 9am PT
📍 Platform: YouTube Live

🚀 HOW TO TUNE IN: Register on our website to receive the watch links at: placeandpurpose.live

WIN! This episode includes a live giveaway where a lucky audience member will receive a bundle of books from Greg and Obi. To enter the giveaway, all you gotta do is register to our mailing list at: placeandpurpose.live

See you Thurs, April 11!

11/03/2024

Our latest episode of Place and Purpose is now available, featuring Layel Camargo and Niko Alexandre from the Shelterwood Collective. Tune in for a journey of inspiration and reflection that that honors the legacy of this place we call home.

Watch the episode on YouTube: youtube.com/

Congrats to April Funcke from San Jose, California for winning our March giveaway! Register to watch future episodes live and to enter our next giveaway: placeandpurpose.live

27/02/2024

NEW EPISODE ANNOUNCED: Our next episode of "Place and Purpose" will be streaming live on March 6 at 10am PT from the top of Sonoma Mountain. In this episode, our co-hosts Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann will be in conversation with Layel Camargo and Niko Alexandre from the Shelterwood Collective. Layel and Niko bring their expertise in environmental advocacy and sustainable living. Together, we'll explore the work Layel and Niko are doing to heal our interconnected ecosystems.

📅 Date: March 6
🕘 Time: 10am PT
📍 Platform: YouTube Live

🚀 HOW TO TUNE IN: Register on our website to receive the watch links at: placeandpurpose.live

WIN! This episode includes a live giveaway where a lucky audience member will receive a bundle of books from Greg and Obi. To enter the giveaway, all you gotta do is register to our mailing list at: placeandpurpose.live

See you Thurs, March 6!

13/02/2024

Join us for an enlightening episode of Place and Purpose featuring artist and illustrator Eric Wilder, alongside our co-hosts Greg Sarris and Obi Kaufmann. Tune in as Eric shares his fascinating journey, from being nurtured in the art of storytelling by his grandparents, Sidney and Essie Parrish of the Kashia Pomo people, to his dedication to preserving and sharing native culture.

Watch the episode on YouTube: youtube.com/

Congrats to Tony Cohen from Los Angeles, California for winning our February giveaway! Register to watch future episodes LIVE and to enter our next giveaway: placeandpurpose.live

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