Hearth2Heart

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Each episode of Hearth2Heart features a conversation between host Gayathri Shukla and an everyday role model, who explores their story and wisdom from overcoming personal challenges. We share tips and insights on leading a life of purpose and belonging. You'll get to learn from diverse perspectives while connecting with our shared humanity. Listen on your preferred podcast platform, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it!

  1. JAN 27

    Hearth2Heart - Podcast January 26, 2026

    New Year Special: What Brings Us Home | Stanley Opara What does it mean to feel at home—across lands, timelines, and technologies? 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 The impact of climate change on belonging The risks and possibilities AI poses for human connection Why humility, resilience, and hope are more urgent than ever This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and come home to yourself, wherever you are. Resources mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-immigrant-story-podcast/id1555915922 https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleyopara/ https://www.amazon.ca/Landed-Transformative-Stories-Canadian-Immigrant/dp/B0B7PSHKMR/ https://www.campfirekinship.com/

  2. 12/19/2025

    Hearth2Heart - Episode December 22, 2025

    Unlearning 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 or weakness The tension of holding power and vulnerability - building on insights from the Breaking Barriers project at Lotus STEM Why “you shouldn’t have to be brave to belong” Tune in for this rich and reflective conversation on people-first leadership. Resources mentioned in episode: Lotus STEMM Breaking Barriers https://campfirekinship.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-chamundeswari-n/

  3. 11/21/2025

    Hearth2Heart - Episode November 24, 2025

    Reimagining 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 Skills Centre, they unpack career development needs and gaps, as well as promising practices and opportunities shared by women across sectors—pointing to what’s already working and what must shift. This episode invites us to reimagine career development for greater belonging. Resources mentioned in episode: https://accelerateherfuture.com/insights-and-resources/research/ https://golnazgolnaraghi.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgcQiLM5rSk https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36780282/ https://www.instagram.com/campfire_kinship/ https://campfirekinship.com/

  4. 11/05/2025

    Hearth2Heart - Episode October 27, 2025

    Belonging 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. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should or should not do a PhD - or if you’re simply curious about the behind-the-scenes journey - this episode is for you. Resources mentioned in episode: https://campfirekinship.com/learn/courses/kindle-your-spark-career-story-crafting/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-hearth-2-heart/id1579260488?i=1000532740109 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/belonging-at-the-intersections-hidden-struggles-in/id1579260488?i=1000705847058 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-discomfort-my-experience-with-vipassana/id1579260488?i=1000664039413 https://mailchi.mp/66750e6763d8/life-story https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayathri-shukla https://www.instagram.com/campfire_kinship/

  5. 09/27/2025

    Hearth2Heart - Episode September 29, 2025

    Moving 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 remember that growth begins not in perfection, but in permission to feel, to pause, and to belong to ourselves. Resources mentioned in episode: https://www.kalyanispeaks.com/ and https://instagram.com/kalyanispeaks049/ CampfireKinship.com

  6. 08/21/2025

    Hearth2Heart - Episode August 25, 2025

    Redefining Motherhood and STEM: A Healing Journey | Kinia Romanowska What happens when we redefine success by balancing the masculine and feminine energies in our lives? In this episode, Gayathri sits down with Kinia Romanowska, founder of Pros&Babes, to explore how these energies—logic and intuition, structure and creativity—manifest not as gendered traits but as complementary forces that drive personal and professional growth. Kinia shares insights from her journey as an entrepreneur and working parenthood strategist, offering actionable tips on energetic hygiene, healing, and embracing seasonality. Together, they discuss how women in STEM and other demanding fields can align their ambitions with well-being, rediscover their feminine power, and create spaces for authentic belonging. Resources: www.engineerlikeamom.com CampfireKinship.com

  7. 07/23/2025

    Hearth2Heart - Episode July 28, 2025

    Building 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 how feelings of worthiness—or the lack of it—impact our ability to create, collaborate, and push for systemic change. Drawing from their new book Innovation at the Back of the Bus, they discuss why vulnerability is key to meaningful innovation, how healing attachment wounds supports stronger communities, and why fun and failure must coexist on the path to real social change. Resources: Sagesse.org CampfireKinship.com

  8. 06/24/2025

    Hearth2Heart - Episode June 23, 2025

    Decolonization & 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 you’ve ever wondered how to approach the process of decolonization in your work and life, this episode is bound to inspire you! Resources mentioned: Elaine's LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/elainealec Website and New Book, Coming of Age: https://www.elainealec.com/ https://campfirekinship.com/

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Each episode of Hearth2Heart features a conversation between host Gayathri Shukla and an everyday role model, who explores their story and wisdom from overcoming personal challenges. We share tips and insights on leading a life of purpose and belonging. You'll get to learn from diverse perspectives while connecting with our shared humanity. Listen on your preferred podcast platform, and please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it!

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  • Creator
    CJSW 90.9 FM
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
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    Explicit
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