Pace & Purpose
Pace & Purpose.
A podcast hosted by Kirstyn DeVries, global connector, growth strategist, and distance runner.
In this podcast, you’ll hear from founders, leaders, and athletes who’ve gone all in, hit setbacks, recalibrated—and come back sharper, more grounded, and driven to succeed.
We discuss bold pivots, relentless ambition, and the mindset shifts behind sustained performance, setting you on the course to your highest potential.
Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or training for your next big race—there is one common thread…
“Refining your purpose and finding your pace.”
Join me, your host Kirstyn DeVries,
Pace & Purpose
Launching: July 2025
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Episodes
26 episodes
Ep. 25 / Holiday Traditions ~ Pace & Purpose Festive Special (Final Episode)
As Pace & Purpose reaches Episode 25, this special holiday edition brings together voices from across the podcast’s first season to pause, reflect, and celebrate the traditions that ground us.Grab a cup of hot cocoa and curl...
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Episode 25
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32:19
Ep. 24 / Dilys Maltby - Chair, Circus ~ Boutique Consultants in Purpose & Proposition
SummaryIn this episode of the Pace and Purpose podcast, host Kirstyn DeVries interviews Dilys Maltby, chair of Circus, a boutique management consultancy specializing in purpose and proposition. Dilys shares her unconve...
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Episode 24
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42:04
Ep. 23 / Clive Burcham ~ Founder, Compadres, Serial Entrepreneur, Dedicated Philanthropist, Public Speaker
In this episode of the Pace and Purpose podcast, Kirstyn DeVries reconnects with Clive, a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant. Clive shares his journey from a creative career in television to establishing a global consultancy aimed...
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Episode 23
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44:05
Ep 22. / Alex Wallace - Founder, Mintridge Foundation ~ Enhancing Life Skills & Wellbeing In Young People Through Sport
Alex Wallace is the Founder of the Mintridge Foundation. Established in 2015 when Alex was 24, Mintridge has worked with over 100,000 young people.As a lifelong sports fan and with a wealth of knowledge across the school sector, Alex was...
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Episode 22
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Ep 21. / Philippa Tyndale - Author, Advocate & Philanthropist
In this episode of the Pace and Purpose show, Kirstyn DeVries welcomes Philippa Tyndale (Pip), a passionate advocate for women's education and empowerment, to discuss her journey from a journalist to a leader in the nonprofit sector. <...
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Episode 21
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48:35
Ep. 20 / Sari Wotawa ~ Leadership and Organisational Development Expert, Author - Connecting People Together to Uncover Their Strengths
In this episode of the Pace & Purpose podcast, Kirstyn DeVries interviews Sari Wotawa, exploring themes of inclusion, resilience, and personal growth. Sari shares her journey from a multicultural upbringing in Australia to a career in learn...
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Episode 20
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Ep. 19/ Sheldon Levy - Entrepreneurial Leader, Navigating the Journey of Education and Leadership
In this engaging conversation, Sheldon Levy reflects on his extensive career in education, sharing insights on leadership, the importance of critical thinking, and the impact of mentorship. He discusses his journey from a lower midd...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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57:50
Ep 18. / Kirstyn DeVries - Host, Pace & Purpose ~ My Personal Journey of Change, Purpose & Resilience
In this episode, Kirstyn DeVries reflects on her personal journey, exploring themes of change, purpose, and resilience. She shares insights from her life experiences, including her upbringing, career, and personal challenges, and how these have...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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35:20
Ep. 17 / Tony Margiotta - Veteran, Head of UK Business 3S Money ~ Driving Change in Tech & Beyond
A Veteran's Journey of Discipline, Disruption, and Driving Change in Tech and BeyondJoin this inspiring conversation with Tony Margiotta, Veteran, and Head of UK Business 3S Money, exploring his journey from a military career to becoming...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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46:49
Ep 16. / Justin Fogarty - Co-Founder Talk A Mile, Runner - Improving Communities 1 Conversation & 1 Mile at a Time
Justin Fogarty, co-founder of Talk A Mile, discusses his journey from a tech career to founding a nonprofit focused on fostering conversations between students and police trainees. The conversation explores the impact of movement on dialogue, t...
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Episode 16
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Ep 15./ Alex Staniforth - Record-breaking Adventurer, Motivational Speaker and Charity Founder
Alex Staniforth is a record-breaking adventurer, ultra-runner, author, and charity founder from Chester who is no stranger to overcoming challenges. By the age of nineteen, he had already survived the two biggest disasters in Mount Everest hist...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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53:45
Ep 14. / Bev Churchill - Founder & CEO Churchill & Partners, Retail Strategy & Placemaking
Bev founded Churchill & Partners in 2018, specialising in Intelligent Retail Strategy for World-Class Developments, creating and cultivating value for world-class clients through innovative commercial and creative strategies tailored for Re...
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41:40
Ep 13. / Mark Busse - Brand Strategist, Leadership Coach & Facilitator
Mark Busse is a Canadian brand strategist, leadership coach, facilitator, and professional instigator who helps leaders turn purpose into performance. A flâneur at heart, he’s known for designing the conversations that build brands—blending ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:51
Ep 12. / Drew Dugan - Founder DVLP Academy, Music Producer, Educator
In this episode of "Pace & Purpose," host Kirstyn DeVries sits down with Drew Dugan, founder of DVLP Music, to explore his transformative journey from addiction to entrepreneurship. Drew shares insights on personal development, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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45:25
Ep 11. / Kathy Butler - 2 x Olympian, 6 x National Team Coach USA, USATF Coaching Instructor, Coach - Run Boulder Athletic Club
Kathy is a 2 time Olympian, competed at 21 world championships including a team bronze medal and several individual top 10 finishes. Kathy was a 5 x NCAA champion while competing at the University of Wisconsin and multiple time British and Cana...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:05
Ep 10. / Nicholas Turco ~ Elite Mountain Runner, UN Consultant
Nicholas Turco is a professional mountain runner and international human rights advocate whose career bridges athletics, law, and social impact. Ranked among the top 30 mountain runners in the world, Nicholas has competed on the Gol...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:48
Ep 9. / Alex Kolodkin - Founder, Operator & Builder ~ CEO, Set Scouter
Alex Kolodkin is the founder and CEO of Set Scouter, a film locations marketplace that simplifies commercial and film production scouting across North America. Founded in Toronto, the company is backed by investors from Si...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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48:21
Ep 8. / Kim Rowell - Managing Editor - News Production, ITN
Kim Rowell is the Managing Editor of News Production at ITN and passionate advocate for amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities through storytelling, a commitment that has defined her career over the past two decades. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:52
Ep 7./ Valerie Fox - Innovation Coach & Facilitator, Revitalized Artist
Valerie Fox is an expert in building thriving entrepreneurial communities, both locally and globally, by fostering partnerships and embracing intentional diversity. Based in Toronto, Canada, she’s perhaps best known as the co-founde...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:28
Ep 6. / Amritpal Ghatora - Distance Runner, Coach, Tracksmith Community Manager
Amritpal Ghatora is a British-born Indian distance runner, coach, and inclusive community builder based in London. Amrit is the UK community and marketing manager for TrackSmith, shaping vibrant grassroots runs like speed workouts on the track ...
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Episode 6
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Ep 5./ Rosemary Horwood - Advisor, Philanthropist & Farmer
Rosemary is an entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience in wealth & tax advisory where she has been recognised with multiple awards and repeatedly in industry media for her business standards and quality of service. Ju...
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Episode 5
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Ep 4./ Chantal Epp - 2 x World Champion Cheerleader, Founder ClicknClear, Trustee- Paracheer International
Chantal Epp is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, 2x World Champion Cheerleader, and founder of ClicknClear, a music rights tech and licensing company solving copyright infringement issues across choreographed sports and performing arts worldw...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:54
Ep 3. / Lydia Merrett - Artist, MFA Slade School, BA Goldsmiths, Embodying women’s physicality through painting
Lydia is a UK-based artist whose work embodies the power of athleticism and movement with a focus on the representation of women through figurative painting, printmaking, and drawing. She is particularly interested in how women have influenced ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:36
Ep 2. / Franke Rodriguez - Partner & CEO, Anomaly, internationally awarded creative marketing and advertising agency
Franke is a Partner and CEO of Anomaly, an internationally awarded creative marketing and advertising agency (named the “#1 Advertising Agency of the Year” in 2017 and 2022). His current client list includes brands like: Amazon Ads...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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49:04
Ep 1./ Natasha Wodak - Pro Runner, 2 x Olympian & 20 x Canadian National Team Member
Natasha Wodak is a professional runner, 20 time Canadian national team member, Olympian and Canadian women's record holder in the marathon at (2:23:12).Natasha is a 2 time olympian in (2016 in the 10,000m) and (2020 in the marathon)<...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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