Heartsong: Finding Your Purpose & Sharing Your Fire with Tanaya Winder

Tanaya Winder is a poet, writer, artist and educator who was raised on the Southern Ute reservation in Ignacio, CO. She has taught writing courses at Stanford University, CUBoulder, and the University of New Mexico. Tanaya writes and teaches about love in all its forms, and advocates for youth & women’s empowerment, healing trauma through art, and cultivating mental wellness.

In this episode, Tanaya shares about her rich background and breadth of experience--including advocating for land preservation, working with youth, and forming a collective called Dream Warriors Management with fellow indigenous artists. Her actions show how it's possible to harness the energy of the heart to serve and help others envision future growth, and we reflect on how artistic expression plays an important role in these endeavors.

Episode Links:

Words to Love By by Tanaya Winder

Why Storms Are Named After People and Bullets Remain Nameless by Tanaya Winder

Tanaya Winder

Igniting Healing: Tanaya Winder at TEDxABQ