Help support these programs to be free for all. Donate to Banyen Books here: https://www.banyen.com/events/donate Valarie Kaur, author of See No Stranger and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, shares profound inner wisdom for courageous action. Sage Warrior is available from Banyen Books: https://www.banyen.com/item/ymASTSSKIbYYXAO4QMyuNw In her new book, Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice Pleasure, Choose Courage, Become Victory, Valerie Kaur explores how to envision a new world and find the courage to fight for it, even in seemingly apocalyptic times. Drawing from the Sikh tradition of the sant sipahi, the sage warrior who embodies love and fights for humanity, Kaur tells the epic story of her Sikh ancestors, focusing on the women who mapped this path. Her narrative is intertwined with her personal journey to Punjab, India, with her young children, an adventure filled with moments of connection and insight. Each chapter offers lessons on practising pleasure, metabolizing grief, and choosing courage, guiding readers to cultivate their souls and transform the world. “Sage Warrior is far more than a book – it’s a sacred invitation… I’m not the same after reading it, and, for that, I am deeply grateful.” —Brené Brown “Kaur pulls courage from the flames of reality, and calls us all toward sovereignty, sacredness, and love. This is the book we need, and Kaur is a sacred wayfinder.” —Elizabeth Gilbert Valarie Kaur is a civil rights activist, lawyer, filmmaker, innovator, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. She has won national acclaim for her story-based advocacy, helping to win policy change on issues ranging from hate crimes to digital freedom. Her speeches have reached millions worldwide and inspired a movement to reclaim love as a force for justice. In 2022, she was honoured at the White House in the first-ever Uniters Ceremony, recognizing her as a prophetic leader healing America. Her debut book See No Stranger became a #1 LA Times bestseller and expands on her “blockbuster” TED talk. A daughter of Sikh farmers in California, she earned degrees from Stanford University, Harvard Divinity School, and Yale Law School and holds several honorary doctorates. She lives in a multigenerational home in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and daughter. Banyen Books is Canada's most comprehensive bookstore specializing in spirituality and healing. Located in Vancouver, Canada, since 1970, Banyen is open for in-person browsing as well as web & mail orders. Visit for books, products, and upcoming events. https://banyen.com Interview Host: Ross McKeachie Event Organizer & Podcast Producer: Jacob Steele