Belonging in Academia: Is PhD right for you? | Gayathri Shukla
Update: 2025-10-01
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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 Crafting
On the transition to entrepreneurship - Podcast Episode
On LotusSTEMM project with. Dr. Chaudhary - Podcast Episode
On Vipassana - Podcast Episode
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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 Crafting
On the transition to entrepreneurship - Podcast Episode
On LotusSTEMM project with. Dr. Chaudhary - Podcast Episode
On Vipassana - Podcast Episode
Newsletter
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