Rooted in Purpose with Jess + Tamara
Welcome to Rooted in Purpose with Jess and Tamara — a podcast for women who are ready to stop playing small and start living with bold intention. Through unfiltered, heart-centered conversations, we explore what it means to follow your inner truth, pursue your passions, and build a life that feels aligned, authentic, and fully your own.
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Rooted in Purpose with Jess + Tamara
Pursuing Childhood Dreams
For Rachelle Hansen, animals have always been more than companions—they were her source of unconditional love during a childhood marked by trauma. In this inspiring episode, she shares how those early bonds became the foundation for a lifelong pursuit of her dreams. From volunteering with orphaned infant chimps in Africa to her nearly two decades of dedication at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, Rachelle has devoted herself to giving primates the voice they deserve.
She speaks about resilience in advocacy, the wisdom she’s gained from Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey’s legacy, and why problems aren’t “too big”—they simply need focused attention. With moving stories of the primates she’s met, including the infamous Ikea monkey, Rachelle reminds us that one small act, multiplied by many, creates real change. This is a heartfelt conversation about courage, compassion, and walking forward in faith, even when the path is uncertain.
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