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 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 behind-the-scenes journey - this episode is for you.Resources mentioned in episode:Kindle Your Spark Career Story CraftingOn the transition to entrepreneurship - Podcast EpisodeOn LotusSTEMM project with. Dr. Chaudhary - Podcast EpisodeOn Vipassana - Podcast EpisodeNewsletterLinkedInInstagramwww.campfirekinship.com