Dr. Lucy Kalanithi (When Breath Becomes Air)

04/15/22 • 55 min

Turning pain into purpose can often be the cornerstone of activism. Dr. Lucy Kalanithi exemplifies that in her work as a physician. In this episode, Lucy walks us through her unconventional journey into activism. She explains what it means to find joy in the midst of suffering, the importance of discovering your purpose, and why she’s fighting to make the healthcare system more human and more humane.

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Check out Lucy’s podcast Gravity

Follow Isha Sesay on Twitter and Instagram.

Follow Wonder Media Network

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Baratunde Thurston (Author/Host of How To Citizen)

In this week’s episode, Isha is joined by author, comedian, and activist, Baratunde Thurston. From the hallways of Sidwell Friends School to behind the mic of his How To Citizen podcast, Baratunde employs humor, compassion, and a little bit of anger to convey his thoughts on race, culture, and politics. Isha and Baratunde discuss the significance of one’s upbringing, what it means to be an activist in today’s day and age, and the pillars of being an engaged citizen.

Baratunde’s 2019 Ted Talk - How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time

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Masai Ujiri (Toronto Raptors President)

This week, Isha is joined by her friend and fellow activist, Masai Ujiri. As a former athlete and current President of the Toronto Raptors, Masai has a mental fortitude that extends well beyond basketball. This is the same fortitude he had to exhibit when one of the highlights of his career took a dark turn. In this episode, Masai illustrates why he credits his multinational upbringing for much of his success and why he chooses to invest in the youth.

To support Masai’s organization, go to https://giantsofafrica.org/

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