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Hearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode February 23, 2026Dreaming Boldly: From Surviving to Thriving | Najah Al-Atassi
What does it take to thrive as an immigrant woman—not just survive?
In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla speaks with Najah Al-Atassi, founder of Al-Atassi Leadership Consulting and its Peaks Program, about the emotional resilience, bold dreaming, and grit it takes to build a life—and leadership—on your own terms in Canada. Through heartfelt storytelling and sharp insights, Najah shares:
- Why informed optimism gives way to informed realism—and how to stay motivated
- How reje...
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Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaDreaming Boldly: From Surviving to Thriving | Najah Al-AtassiWhat does it take to thrive as an immigrant woman—not just survive? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla speaks with Najah Al-Atassi, founder of Al-Atassi Leadership Consulting and its Peaks Program, about the emotional resilience, bold dreaming, and grit it takes to build a life—and leadership—on your own terms in Canada. Through heartfelt storytelling and sharp insights, Najah shares:Why informed optimism gives way to informed realism—and how to stay motivatedHow rejection, assimilation pressure, and “Canadian experience” myths can erode confidenceThe power of perspective, networks, and beginner’s mindset in transforming your journeyWhat allies can act...
2026-02-0334 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Podcast January 26, 2026New Year Special: What Brings Us Home | Stanley Opara
What does it mean to feel at home—across lands, timelines, and technologies?
This New Year special features an openhearted dialogue, where host Gayathri Shukla and guest Stanley Opara weave together their personal stories of migration, identity, and imagination. From oil-rich Nigeria to the majestic Rockies, this episode journeys through the past, present, and future, exploring:
- What it means to belong to a place, to people, and to oneself
- How stories shape our sense of home
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Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaNew Year Special: What Brings Us Home | Stanley OparaWhat does it mean to feel at home—across lands, timelines, and technologies?This New Year special features an openhearted dialogue, where host Gayathri Shukla and guest Stanley Opara weave together their personal stories of migration, identity, and imagination. From oil-rich Nigeria to the majestic Rockies, this episode journeys through the past, present, and future, exploring:What it means to belong to a place, to people, and to oneselfHow stories shape our sense of homeThe impact of climate change on belongingThe risks and possibilities AI poses for human connectionWhy humility, resilience, and hope are more urgent than ev...
2026-01-021h 01Hearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Podcast December 22, 2025Unlearning Silence: Reclaiming Empathy as a Leadership Strength
What does it mean to lead with empathy in a world that seems increasingly polarized and divided?
In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Vidya Chamundeswari - senior scientist at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals and Chair of the Board at Lotus STEMM (2021-2025) - for a heartfelt conversation on unlearning silence, navigating identity in the workplace, and leading with courage and care.
Together, they explore:
Why empathy is a strategic strength, not the so-called soft-skill...
2025-12-1900 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Podcast December 22, 2025Unlearning Silence: Reclaiming Empathy as a Leadership Strength
What does it mean to lead with empathy in a world that seems increasingly polarized and divided?
In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Vidya Chamundeswari - senior scientist at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals and Chair of the Board at Lotus STEMM (2021-2025) - for a heartfelt conversation on unlearning silence, navigating identity in the workplace, and leading with courage and care.
Together, they explore:
Why empathy is a strategic strength, not the so-called soft-skill...
2025-12-1900 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode December 22, 2025Unlearning Silence: Reclaiming Empathy as a Leadership Strength
What does it mean to lead with empathy in a world that seems increasingly polarized and divided?
In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Vidya Chamundeswari - senior scientist at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals and Chair of the Board at Lotus STEMM (2021-2025) - for a heartfelt conversation on unlearning silence, navigating identity in the workplace, and leading with courage and care.
Together, they explore:
Why empathy is a strategic strength, not the so-called soft-skill...
2025-12-1900 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode December 22, 2025Unlearning Silence: Reclaiming Empathy as a Leadership Strength
What does it mean to lead with empathy in a world that seems increasingly polarized and divided?
In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Vidya Chamundeswari - senior scientist at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals and Chair of the Board at Lotus STEMM (2021-2025) - for a heartfelt conversation on unlearning silence, navigating identity in the workplace, and leading with courage and care.
Together, they explore:
Why empathy is a strategic strength, not the so-called soft-skill...
2025-12-1900 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaUnlearning Silence: Reclaiming Empathy as a Leadership Strength | Dr. Vidya NarasimhanWhat does it mean to lead with empathy in a world that seems increasingly polarized and divided? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Vidya Narasimhan - senior scientist at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals and Chair of the Board at Lotus STEMM (2021-2025) to explore:Why empathy is a strategic strength, not weaknessThe tension of holding power and vulnerability - building on insights from the Breaking Barriers project at Lotus STEMWhy “you shouldn’t have to be brave to belong”Tune in for this rich and reflective conversation on people-first leadership. Resources mentioned in the epis...
2025-12-0239 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode November 24, 2025Reimagining Belonging for Women of Colour in the Workplace | Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi
What does it mean to belong when your lived experiences are not always reflected in the very systems meant to support your growth? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi, founder of Accelerate Her Future, for an intimate and powerful conversation about the career development experiences of Indigenous, Black, and racialized women in the workplace.
Drawing from key findings of a national research project funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Sk...
2025-11-2100 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode November 24, 2025Reimagining Belonging for Women of Colour in the Workplace | Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi
What does it mean to belong when your lived experiences are not always reflected in the very systems meant to support your growth? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi, founder of Accelerate Her Future, for an intimate and powerful conversation about the career development experiences of Indigenous, Black, and racialized women in the workplace.
Drawing from key findings of a national research project funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Sk...
2025-11-2100 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode October 27, 2025Belonging in Academia: Is PhD right for you? | Gayathri Shukla
In this solo episode, Gayathri sharers her raw, unfiltered thoughts on one of her major career: whether to pursue a PhD.
Re-entering academia after two decades in industry and entrepreneurship, Gayathri pulls back the curtains on the hard questions, doubts, and insights that shaped her choice to enter University of Calgary's inaugural Transdisciplinary Research program.
From a literal hammock moment of inspiration to mentors' future-oriented perspectives, she explores what it means to belong in academia.
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2025-11-0600 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaReimagining Belonging for Women of Colour in the Workplace | Dr. Golnaz GolnaraghiWhat does it mean to belong when your lived experiences are not always reflected in the very systems meant to support your growth? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi, founder of Accelerate Her Future, for an intimate and powerful conversation about the career development experiences of Indigenous, Black, and racialized women in the workplace.Drawing from key findings of a national research project funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre, they unpack career development needs and gaps, as well as promising practices and opportunities shared by women ac...
2025-11-0342 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaBelonging in Academia: Is PhD right for you? | Gayathri ShuklaIn this solo episode, Gayathri sharers her raw, unfiltered thoughts on a major career milestone: pursuing a PhD.Re-entering academia after two decades in industry and entrepreneurship, Gayathri pulls back the curtains on the hard questions, doubts, and insights that shaped her choice to enter University of Calgary's inaugural Transdisciplinary Research program. From a literal hammock moment of inspiration to mentors' future-oriented perspectives, she explores what it means to belong in academia.If you’ve ever wondered whether if a PhD is right for you - or if you’re simply curious about the behin...
2025-10-0125 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode September 29, 2025Moving Beyond the Inner Critic | Kalyani Pardeshi
What if the harshest critic you ever faced…was inside your own mind?
In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla is joined by TEDx speaker and award-winning author Kalyani Pardeshi, who shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming burnout and self-bullying. Drawing on her bestselling book Beyond the Inner Critic, Kalyani unpacks the conscious and unconscious voices that shape our motivation, self-worth, and ability to belong.
This conversation is an invitation to gently examine the stories we tell ourselves, and to...
2025-09-2700 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaMoving Beyond the Inner Critic | Kalyani PardeshiWhat if the harshest critic you ever faced…was inside your own mind?In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla is joined by TEDx speaker and award-winning author Kalyani Pardeshi, who shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming burnout and self-bullying. Drawing on her bestselling book Beyond the Inner Critic, Kalyani unpacks the conscious and unconscious voices that shape our motivation, self-worth, and ability to belong. This conversation is an invitation to gently examine the stories we tell ourselves, and to remember that growth begins not in perfection, but in permission to feel, to pause, and...
2025-09-0244 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode July 28, 2025Building Brave Spaces to Innovate and Belong | Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus
Content Warning: This episode includes mention of domestic and sexual abuse in the context of Sagesse’s work. Please listen with care.
"Belonging is what makes vulnerability survivable."
In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus from Sagesse to explore the deep connection between belonging and innovation, drawing lessons from their latest book, Innovation at the Back of the Bus.
Through personal stories, they reveal ho...
2025-07-2300 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaBuilding Brave Spaces to Innovate and Belong | Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManusContent Note: This episode includes mention of sexual abuse. Please listen with care. "Belonging is what makes vulnerability survivable."In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus from Sagesse to explore the deep connection between belonging and innovation, drawing lessons from their latest book, Innovation at the Back of the Bus.Through personal stories, they explore how feelings of worthiness - or the the lack of it - impact our ability to create, collaborate, and innovate for systemic change. Drawing from their new book In...
2025-07-0244 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode June 23, 2025Decolonization & Belonging: Lessons from Coming of Age | Elaine Alec
What does decolonization have to do with belonging? More than you might think.
In this powerful conversation, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Elaine Alec, author, speaker, and Indigenous leader, to explore her new book, Coming of Age, and lessons such as:
- The real meaning of decolonization—beyond the fear and misconceptions
- How colonial systems were built on control, exclusion, and shame
- Why belonging starts with acknowledging and embracing our humanness
If...
2025-06-2400 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaDecolonization & Belonging: Lessons from Coming of Age | Elaine AlecWhat does decolonization have to do with belonging? More than you might think.In this powerful conversation, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Elaine Alec, author, speaker, and Indigenous leader, to explore her new book, Coming of Age, and lessons such as: - The real meaning of decolonization—beyond the fear and misconceptions- How colonial systems were built on control, exclusion, and shame- Why belonging starts with acknowledging and embracing our humannessIf you’ve ever wondered how to approach the process of decolonization in your work and life, this episode is bo...
2025-06-0242 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode May 26, 2025Belonging at the Intersections: Hidden Struggles in STEMM
What does it mean to belong when you’re constantly navigating the weight of cultural expectations, professional ambition, and personal identity?
In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla is joined by Dr. Roopali Chaudhary, founder of Lotus STEMM, for a deeply personal conversation about the intersectional struggles South Asian women face in STEMM. From unspoken family pressures to the invisible load of being the "only" in a boardroom, they explore how identity shapes our choices and outcomes. They also further unpack th...
2025-05-2400 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaBelonging at the Intersections: Hidden Struggles in STEMM | Dr. Roopali ChaudharyWhat does it mean to belong when you’re constantly navigating the weight of cultural expectations, professional ambition, and personal identity? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla is joined by Dr. Roopali Chaudhary, founder of Lotus STEMM, for a deeply personal conversation about the intersectional struggles South Asian women face in STEMM. From unspoken family pressures to the invisible load of being the "only" in a boardroom, they explore how identity shapes our choices and outcomes. They also further unpack the concept of "meta-reflexivity" - a promising early finding from their WAGE-funded project, Breaking Barriers, to adva...
2025-05-0245 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode April 28, 2025How to Stay Curious by Embracing Your Inner Scientist | Dr. Tarah Lynch
What if curiosity could be your greatest tool for fostering collaboration and belonging? In this episode, Gayathri sits down with Dr. Tarah Lynch, a scientist and diversity advocate, to explore how embracing your “inner scientist” can transform the way you approach diversity, teamwork, and emotional resilience.
Dr. Lynch shares her journey of navigating dual cultural identities and burnout, highlighting the power of curiosity in breaking free from limiting assumptions and building meaningful connections. Through practical insights and personal stories, Tara...
2025-04-2300 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaHow to Stay Curious by Embracing Your Inner Scientist | Dr. Tarah LynchWhat if curiosity could be your greatest tool for fostering collaboration and belonging? In this episode, Gayathri sits down with Dr. Tarah Lynch, a scientist and diversity advocate, to explore how embracing your “inner scientist” can transform the way you approach diversity, teamwork, and emotional resilience.Dr. Lynch shares her journey of navigating dual cultural identities and burnout, highlighting the power of curiosity in breaking free from limiting assumptions and building meaningful connections. Through practical insights and personal stories, Tarah reveals how curiosity can help you move beyond judgment and create more inclusive spaces in STEM and beyond.
2025-04-0331 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode March 24, 2025Moving Beyond the DEI Backlash | Erin Davis
Conversations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in today’s climate feel more polarized than ever. But what’s really behind the backlash? And how do we continue pushing forward when the work feels under attack?
In this thought-provoking episode, Gayathri sits down with Erin Davis, an award-winning gender equity expert and inclusive leadership strategist, to explore how DEI efforts have evolved, why they face resistance, and how we can shift the conversation beyond acronyms to nuanced action. Gayathri and Erin share powerful insights base...
2025-03-2500 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaMoving Beyond the DEI Backlash | Erin DavisConversations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in today's climate feel more polarized than ever. But what’s really behind the backlash? And how do we continue pushing forward when the work feels under attack?In this thought-provoking episode, Gayathri sits down with Erin Davis, an award-winning gender equity expert and inclusive leadership strategist, to explore how DEI efforts have evolved, why they face resistance, and how we can shift the conversation beyond acronyms to nuanced action. Gayathri and Erin share powerful insights based on their practice of navigating corporate culture shifts, unpacking the fear driving opposition, and id...
2025-03-0345 min
Tactical EmpathyEmpathy, Storytelling, and Leadership: A Conversation with Gayathri ShuklaIn this conversation, Erin and Gayathri Shukla explore the critical role of empathy in leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They discuss how storytelling can be a powerful tool for building empathy and understanding in diverse environments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of story listening, balancing empathy with accountability, and practical techniques for effective storytelling. Erin and Gayathri also highlight the need for repetition in developing these skills and encourage listeners to engage with curiosity and openness.Today on Tactical Empathy:Empathy is often the missing link in DEI initiatives.Storytelling...
2025-01-1526 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode December 23, 2024How to Build Community & Belonging for Women in STEM
Have you ever felt isolated or as the “only” in the room? Do you long for a sense of connection and acceptance in professional spaces where you are underrepresented? In this episode, Gayathri sits down with Kathy Nelson, an accomplished engineer and advocate, to explore what it means to build community in STEM spaces. Kathy reflects on her personal journey, sharing the challenges she’s faced and the triumphs that have shaped her mission to foster connection through her podcast, Ordinarily Extraordinary. Together, they discuss the po...
2024-12-1800 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode November 25, 2024Activating Allies: Showing Up Even When It’s Hard, with Dr. Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley
One of the biggest fears about allyship is the worry of saying or doing the wrong thing. Many people want to show up and support others but hesitate, unsure how to act without causing harm or misunderstanding.
In this episode, Gayathri speaks with Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley, a mechanical engineer, Vanier Scholar and EDI specialist, who breaks down three practical, research-backed strategies to overcome these fears and foster real inclusion. Drawing on insights from her PhD project, "Activating Allies," Jocelyn sh...
2024-11-2200 minHearth2HeartHearth2Heart - Episode October 28, 2024 Balancing Empathy with Accountability, with Erin Thorp
Is it possible to lead with empathy while still holding your team accountable for achieving shared goals? In this episode of Heart to Heart, host Gayathri dives deep with Erin, leader, coach, and author, to tackle the common fear that empathy weakens accountability.
Erin shares her journey from engineering to becoming a champion for empathetic leadership, revealing how understanding emotions—both personal and within teams—can foster a sense of belonging, especially with those from underrepresented backgrounds. Through real-life stories and practical insights, this...
2024-10-2600 minHearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaEmbracing Discomfort: My Experience with Vipassana"Last month, I attended my first 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat. Many asked how it went, and I am opening my heart to share candidly in this episode."As an entrepreneur and EDIB (equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging) practitioner, I embarked on this journey hoping to deepen my practice of concepts like embracing discomfort, unlearning, and journey over destination. From the struggle of sitting in silence to the embracing of self-awareness and equanimity, this experience is reshaping how I view life and work."In this solo episode, join Gayathri Shukla as she reflects on her deeply...
2024-08-0133 min
Materials.BusinessFrom Engineer to Entrepreneur: Gayathri Shukla on the Power of Storytelling in Diversity and InclusionDiscover how she's transforming diversity and inclusion through the power of storytelling, and learn valuable insights on embracing authentic strengths and building empathetic leadership. Don't miss this captivating conversation on career transitions and the impact of narratives in fostering inclusive cultures.
2024-07-2516 min
Count Me TooS2:E5 - Gayathri Shukla | From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: How One Woman Did It All
In this episode, I sat down with Gayathri to take inspiration from how she navigated a brilliant career in STEM and stepped into the world of entrepreneurship. Gayathri is the founder of Campfire Kinship, a company that works with organizations across Canada to build on inclusivity and diversity principles. She also tells us how she successfully navigated the workplace as a One and Only. Tune in to hear from this amazing industry leader!
2024-07-2125 min
Get your goat: So you want to move to the country and raise goats - A podcast about changeSeason 3/Episode 45: The Art and Strategy of Leadership Storytelling with Gayathri ShuklaGayathri Shukla, known for her empathy and commitment to diversity, joins us to share her journey from engineer to digital transformation leader in mining. Her story reflects the challenges she faced as an immigrant in male-dominated fields, shaping her into a champion for inclusive workplaces. Gayathri's insights show us how storytelling in leadership isn't just an art—it's a tool for connection and change. Her creation, Campfire Kinship, is a guide for leaders who want to use diverse stories and empathy in their work.With the precision of an engineer and the vision of an innovator, Gayathri sh...
2024-04-3030 minHearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaWelcome to Season 2!In this new launch, host Gayathri Shukla unveils her plans for Season 2's theme, Belonging! She recaps her journey thus far, expressing gratitude for listeners' feedback and providing a glimpse of what you can expect in upcoming episodes.IG: campfire_kinshipCampfire Kinship
2024-03-2515 min
Inspiring Neighbours PodcastGayathri & Anshu - Empathic LivingGayathri Shukla & Anshu Stephen are making the world a better place by practicing and teaching empathy. In this special conversation, we get to learn about Empathy Week - a unique Calgary-wide (and online!) event that cannot be missed, how Gayathri and Anshu came to be part of it, and the most challenging and rewarding parts of empathy work. As a certified trauma-informed coach, Anshu helps individuals better understand their own stories to become whole, empowered, connected, and healthy. Gayathri has guided thousands of leaders in the use of storytelling, empowering individuals to discover their strengths while building...
2023-05-0351 min
Take a Break with Caroline and Lennis Women in STEMStorytelling Power with Gayathri ShuklaSTORYTELLING POWER WITH GAYATHRI SHUKLA
Why are stories important? In this episode, Gayathri shares with Caroline and Lennis about the power of storytelling and how using guided autobiography can lead to more inclusion and belonging in the workplace. This is what you can expect from today’s episode:
How to tackle the overwhelming feeling of being “the only” as women in STEM
External validation versus self-acceptance
Intersectionality of women who’ve built resilience from their struggles as immigrants
Storytelling as a medium for inclusivity
How to take the diversity and inclusion work from awareness into action
Closing...
2022-11-2526 min
Writer's BlockWriter’s Block - Podcast August 17, 2022
Writer's Block: Ice Islands, Landed, Romantic Trivia & More
This episode of Writer's Block features interviews with Humphrey Hawksley and Gayathri Shukla, poetry by Bennett Gilleland, fiction by Kayla Rutledge, and romantic literary trivia. Come tune in!
2022-09-1100 minWriter's BlockWriter’s Block - Podcast August 17, 2022
Writer's Block: Ice Islands, Landed, Romantic Trivia & More
This episode of Writer's Block features interviews with Humphrey Hawksley and Gayathri Shukla, poetry by Bennett Gilleland, fiction by Kayla Rutledge, and romantic literary trivia. Come tune in!
2022-09-1100 min
The Fempreneur PodcastThe Big 100!!! Here's our most fantastic episode yet for #fempreneurs!Thank you to these bold beauties for making our 100th episode SUPER POWERFUL!!!
Lisa Webb
Charmaine Ironside
Shannon Dyck
Tiana Fech
Selina Novello
Maya Corona
Felicia Yap
Cheryl Willcox
Lyndsie Barrie
Cheryl Jessamine
Gayathri Shukla
Sam Periard
Deena Kordt
Collette Oswald
Rafaela Schmitz
2022-09-1049 min
Going SoloLeaning into Your Unique Skills and Experiences Featuring Gayathri ShuklaGayathri Shukla is the founder of Campfire Kinship, a social enterprise on a mission to unlock the power of empathy through story-based solutions. She practices human-centered design and is also certified in an innovative method of storytelling called guided autobiography.
We discuss:
Entrepreneurship as a sense of calling [02:22]
A journey to what unity means [04:56]
What happens to teams that can’t deal with diversity [08:43]
The results of having purpose aspiration [11:56]
Threads of ways to deliver your offerings to an audience [13:40]
How to make an analysis of what business model to follow [17:13]
How to move yourself back into an objective lens [19:54]
Cl...
2022-03-1126 min
What She Said!Duty to Report, Leadership Through Storytelling, Who Do You Drive Safely For, and Comedy ClassesI’ve done a lot of heartbreaking interviews over the last couple of years but my interview with Landy Anderson will stick with me for years. Seven-year-old Katelynn Sampson was murdered by her two caregivers in their Parkdale apartment 13 years ago and Landy started a Duty to Report Campaign calling on the provincial government to legislate two of the recommendations from Katelynn Sampson’s inquest. You will definitely want to hear this one, and then head on over to sign the petition.
Storytelling is a fundamental component of being human. Gayathri Shukla is the Founder of Campfire Kinship, a social ente...
2021-10-2949 min
Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical ProfessionalsEP. 173 - Gayathri Shukla, what does an engineer know about storytellng?What does an engineer know about storytelling? Quite a bit!
After working in the energy industry for many years, Gayathri Shukla, my latest guest, took the leap and went fulltime with her business, Campfire Kinship. Campfire Kinship offers workshops on leadership, diversity & inclusion, and wellness. Gayathri is also a speaker; her topics range from storytelling to STEAM. We chatted about her business, the motivation to leave her fulltime job to become an entrepreneur, and her speaking topics. I even learned about her first love, English, and the reason she went into Engineering instead.
2021-10-0628 min
Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri ShuklaWelcome to Hearth 2 Heart!In this very first episode of Hearth 2 Heart, host Gayathri Shukla shares a glimpse of her life journey, which has paved the way for her passion in storytelling, and her vision at her company, Campfire Kinship - a world that celebrates its diversity and shared humanity.Campfire Kinship IG: @campfire_kinship
2021-08-2212 min
Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcastRebecca Finley-Schidlowsky Hosts Gayathri Shukla (Campfire Kinship) on the LIBI PodcastThank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.
Rebecca Finley-Schidlowsky - Rebecca is a Management Consultant who specializes in Governance and Strategic Planning. She has worked with hundreds of Boards and Senior Management Teams in the startup, private enterprise, not-for-profit and public sectors across Canada. Rebecca has been the Board Chair and Governance Committee Chair of Next Gen Men for the past 4 years and has led the development of the organization’s B...
2021-07-1327 min
Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM54. Gayathri Shukla, Electrical Engineer, MBA, Entrepreneur, StorytellerGayathri Shukla works in digital transformation in the mining industry in Canada. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA. She is founder of Campfire Kinship, an organization that uses story telling to help teams and individuals build empathy, find their strengths, and find belonging. Story telling is Gayathri's super power.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckGayathri shares how digitalization is transforming the mining industry and her path from getting her Bachelor's...
2021-07-071h 00
The Fempreneur Podcast#52 Listen to your heart: Why and how to get in touch with your true self with Gayathri ShuklaWhat you thought was impossible or extremely difficult is possible. Where do you start making your dreams a reality? With pen and paper.Gayathri is a mom, engineer, leader of digital innovation programs in her professional role as an engineer as well as a Board volunteer at Calgary Immigrant Women's Association. She is passionate about applying her skills and knowledge to harness our rich diversity as Canadians. She has set out on a mission to unlock the power of empathy, both for ourselves and for others, through storytelling. Gayathri believes that by celebrating our unique stories, we...
2021-05-1836 min
Storytelling PodcastGayathri Shukla | The Storytelling PodcastGayathri Shukla is a Calgarian who lives a very creative life!
Following in her father’s footsteps, not only does she have an electrical engineering degree, she also holds an executive MBA, and is a digital innovation leader at Suncor. On top of that, she is a volunteer on the board of directors at the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, she is a certified guided autobiography instructor, and is the founder of Campfire Kinship—a hearth of stories that may not make headlines, yet resonate with our own experiences.
Tune into this week’s podcast to hear about the importance of story...
2021-04-2615 min