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Hearth2Heart
by CJSW 90.9 FM
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!
Episodes
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Hearth2Heart - Episode September 28, 2026
Season Finale: What 5 years of podcasting taught me about Belonging & The Fires We Lit Launch After five years and more than 55 conversations, Gayathri reflects on what listening to other people’s stories has changed in her—and what those stories have taught her about belonging.The episode…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode August 24, 2026
Reimagining the Rules of Money and Belonging | Shivika Sharma What if belonging did not require us to arrive with all the answers? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Shivika Sharma, Investment Advisor at Sharma Wealth, Richardson Wealth, for a conversation about the...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode July 27, 2026
When Stories Echo: How to Listen with Courage What does it mean to carry a homeland in your body - through land, food, memory, grief, joy, and story? In this episode, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Izzeddin Hawamda, a Palestinian educator, storyteller, peace and conflict scholar, and founder…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode June 22, 2026
Leading Through Story: Immigrant Women in Engineering | Claudia Gomez-Villeneuve and Sara Mighan What does it mean to lead through story—especially when your path into engineering has been shaped by family expectations, immigrant identity, gender, caregiving, language, and the pressure to keep...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode May 25, 2026
Reclaiming Your Worth Through Telling Your Story | Serena Arora How do you tell your story—when the world keeps asking you what you are, instead of who you are? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with author, yoga therapist, and Ayurvedic practitioner Serena Arora to...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode March 23, 2026
Between Worlds: Navigating Identity and the Stories We Carry | Lina Bahlawan & Yemi Adefulu What happens when two people from vastly different cultures come together not just to share stories, but to write a book about the in-between spaces of identity? n this Hearth 2 Heart episode, host…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode February 23, 2026
Dreaming 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...
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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? This New Year special features an openhearted dialogue, where host Gayathri Shukla and guest Stanley Opara weave together their personal stories of migration…
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Hearth2Heart - Podcast 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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode May 26, 2025
Belonging 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...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode April 28, 2025
How 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...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode March 24, 2025
Moving 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…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode February 24, 2025
Being Unapologetically You Originally recorded in 2021, Gayathri chats with Evelyne Nyairo, founder of Ellie Bianca Beauty, about how authenticity and the power of community can shape your success. Evelyne shares the entrepreneurial story behind her brand, her commitment to empowering women, and...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode January 27, 2025
How to Build Courage by Leaning Into the Unfamiliar How do we find the courage to face what is unfamiliar? Change is a fact of life—but it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth. In this episode, Gayathri reconnects with Stephania Romaniuk, a Ukrainian-Canadian mezzo-soprano, educator, and her...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode December 23, 2024
How 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…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode November 25, 2024
Activating 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...
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Hearth2Heart - 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...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode August 26, 2024
Embracing 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)...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode July 29, 2024
Navigating Belonging in Male-Dominated Workplaces with Monica Hernandez "I feel a sense of belonging when I am connected, time passes without notice, and I truly connect with the person I am with." In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Monica, an engineer with over 20 years of experience and founder...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode June 24, 2024
Exploring Trauma-Informed & Ethical Storytelling with Dr. Meghna Bhat Content Warning: This episode includes discussions on trauma and gender-based violence which may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. "We don't just bring our intergenerational cycles of trauma but...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode May 27, 2024
How to Craft A Powerful Land Acknowledgement, with ALotOfPoetry Land Acknowledgements are a crucial part of reconciliation, recognizing historical and ongoing relationships with Indigenous peoples. However, these acknowledgements can easily become scripted and lose their impact. In this episode,...
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Hearth2Heart - Podcast April 22, 2024
Vulnerability: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much? A Deep Dive with Dr. Roselle Gonsalves In this part-2 of a two-part episode, we delve deep with Dr. Roselle Gonzales as she draws from her impactful work in inclusion and reconciliation, and insights from her poignant book, "The Ordinary Turned...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode March 25, 2024
Vulnerability: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much? A Deep Dive with Dr. Roselle Gonsalves In this episode, we delve deep with Dr. Roselle Gonzales as she draws from her impactful work in inclusion and reconciliation, and insights from her poignant book, "The Ordinary Turned Precious." We explore…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode June 26, 2023
The Magic of Kindness with Elena Esina In this final episode of Season 1, host Gayathri and Elena share some lessons they have learned from working together on the Landed project, and their hopes for the future. Elena Esina is an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Social Work, University of...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode May 22, 2023
Distances and Destinations: Healing in Hong Kong, with Jesiebelle Salcedo "I feel a sense of belonging when communities show care and compassion." Children of immigrants often find themselves living in two worlds. In this episode, Landed co-author and second-generation Filipina-Canadian…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode April 24, 2023
A "Better" Version with Swati Dhingra "When I became an independent, single, immigrant woman homeowner in Calgary...that was like a proud, proud moment...a fantastic feeling of belonging in Canada, and calling it a home." In this episode, Landed co-author Dr. Swati Dhingra joins us to share her...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode March 27, 2023
The Poetry of the Life of an Immigrant Woman with Kelly Kaur "I feel a sense of belonging when my heart feels at peace no matter where I am, and that is in beautiful Calgary with my family and friends, and I am at peace." Our latest episode on Hearth 2 Heart is with Kelly Kaur who grew up in...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode February 27, 2023
The Seemingly Impossible Quest and Longing for Change with Anusha Kassan "Until true systemic change takes place, and racist, discriminatory and unjust structures are dismantled in our society, I know I will not be able to rest." Born in Montreal to a French-Canadian mother and a South Asian...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode January 23, 2023
Be You...You Can with Benazir Rahman Change is never easy but it is possible when you set your mind to it and add a (not-so-secret) ingredient... "I feel a sense of belonging when people believe in my strengths and skills and opportunity, and the other way when I give back to the community...when…
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Hearth2Heart - Podcast November 21, 2022
Unlocking the Keys to Transformation, with Drew Soleyn Change is never easy but it is possible when you set your mind to it and add a (not-so-secret) ingredient... In this episode, Gayathri chats with her own coach, Drew Soleyn, who supported her transition into entrepreneurship. Drew is a career...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode October 17, 2022
The Dusky Dawn, with Anam Kazim - Landed Co-Author "I feel a sense of belonging when I feel respected....Respect is something that no matter where you are, who you are, where you are from - it is how you can have a sense of belonging, connect, build a trusting environment for one another, and…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode September 26, 2022
Curiosity Starts with a Beer, with Inez Ashworth - Landed co-author "A sense of belonging comes when you can be your true authentic self.” In this episode, we talk about the role of curiosity in creating community with Landed’s co-author, Inez Ashworth. Inez, founder of Inclusive Concepts, is a...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode August 22, 2022
Two Suitcases, with Anna Zakharova - Landed co-author "No matter what others say who you're supposed to be, who you're not, or who you should be - just remember who you are and stick to the truth. Always have that hope that all together, we can make things better." Anna Zakharova is an internally...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode August 22, 2022
Still I Feel, with Landed co-author Charlotte Ong'ang'a "I feel a sense of belonging when I am with a group of people that are looking beyond the differences between us...and just embracing one another as a people of the same nation." We're proud to host conversations with the authors of our…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode July 25, 2022
"I feel a sense of belonging when I am with a group of people that are looking beyond the differences between us...and just embracing one another as a people of the same nation." We're proud to host conversations with the authors of our latest anthology, Landed, Transformative Stories of Canadian...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode June 27, 2022
"I feel a sense of belonging when I am recognized for my unique skills and perspectives, and am valued for them." If you've been thinking about making a career transition, this episode is for you. Courtney Dragani transitioned her career from working at a large energy company, to a start-up…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode May 23, 2022
In a society that values "producing and performing," it is no wonder that topics like self-care are trivialized. Stats show the effect, with 3 out of 4 people experiencing burnout in the workforce. This mental health week, we are zooming into topic, and talking with Lennis Perez about how to beat...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode April 25, 2022
"I feel a sense of belonging when I have deep conversations." From her career as a wrestling olympian to being the youngest ever woman elected into Calgary City Council, in this episode Jasmine Mian shares her journey of going from athletics and into politics...the wins, losses, and lessons along...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode March 23, 2022
"There are so many things we need to evolve in the world, in terms of the climate and ethical environments. If you have a desire to make a shift, the world needs you. We need more people in their passions doing what they love." Jana Boyko is the founder of All of Her Business, where she supports...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode February 23, 2022
"I feel a sense of belonging when I can drop the mask of masculinity and be myself...the consequences of not being our authentic selves is like cutting limbs off." In a society where three out of four suicides, 80% of drug overdoses, and primary perpetrators of violence are men, toxic definitions...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode January 26, 2022
"Taking a mindful approach to hear about this topic, is opening yourself up to starting the learning process.” We know that positive social relationships form a big part of our wellbeing, however, this has been challenged in recent times of increased division and isolation. It is critical now…
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Hearth2Heart - Episode December 22, 2021
"I feel a sense of belonging when I can share my experiences, knowledge, and give back; so that I can honor all that I have been privileged enough to experience in my life. " In this episode, Colby Delorme speaks to the the value of mentorship for both mentee and mentor. Colby is the President of...
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Hearth2Heart - Episode October 27, 2021
"When I show up authentically, and my light truly shows from every inch of myself, when I am allowed to be myself without any barriers to my potential... I feel a sense of belonging." Colby Sharma is a law school graduate and the author of "The Curveball." In this episode, he shares his journey...
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Hearth2Heart - Podcast September 29, 2021
Jyotsna Vaidee, product manager with YouTube and the founder of Samudra Dance Creations, shares how she is able to blend her creativity with her work. As an award-winning dancer, Jyotsna specializes in the art form of Bharatanatyam, a traditional dance originating from India. Her latest project…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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