Unlearning Silence: Reclaiming Empathy as a Leadership Strength | Dr. Vidya Narasimhan
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 Narasimhan - senior scienti...
2 Dec 202539min
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....
3 Nov 202542min
Belonging in Academia: Is PhD right for you? | Gayathri Shukla
In 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 ...
1 Okt 202525min
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 h...
2 Sep 202544min
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 the...
1 Aug 202542min
Building Brave Spaces to Innovate and Belong | Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus
Content 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 wi...
2 Juli 202544min
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 expl...
2 Juni 202542min
Belonging at the Intersections: Hidden Struggles in STEMM | Dr. Roopali Chaudhary
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 j...
2 Maj 202545min
