Singer-Songwriter Candace Hastings on Creativity, Purpose, and Living a Good Way (Mno-Bmadzewen)

From Stories of Change & Creativity by Professor Judy Oskam

January 19, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 107

About this episode

Judy Oskam interviews Dr. Candace Hastings about creativity, purpose, and the significance of identity and community in a meaningful life.

In this music-filled episode of Stories of Change and Creativity, Judy Oskam sits down with singer-songwriter and education leader Dr. Candace Hastings to explore what it means to live a creative life of purpose. They talk about identity, community, and meaning. Along the way, you’ll hear excerpts from Candace’s new album, including “Soft Place to Land” and “Horses I Left Behind,” songs shaped by memory, place, and belonging. Dr. Hastings is the Associate Vice Provost for the Center for...

People in this episode

Host: Judy Oskam

Guest: Dr. Candace Hastings

Topics covered

creativity
purpose
identity
community
music
belonging

Keywords

singer-songwriter
creativity
purpose
identity
community
music
belonging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for...

Books & works: Soft Place to Land, Horses I Left Behind