Grew up as a second-generation immigrant in Canada, embracing resilience and hard work.
Inspired by her grandmother’s illness to pursue medicine and maintain patient-centered care.
Observations on masculine vs. feminine energy in innovation
Discovering that real reinvention comes from self-discovery rather than running away from the past
Broadcast journalism taught the power of stories over raw data.
Translating facts into engaging narratives.
The profound impact of witnessing the 2008 economic crisis as an economics student.
Observing the failures of traditional economic models to explain real-world crises.
Sheltered upbringing and eye-opening experiences at age 18
Volunteering in a fishing community in South Mumbai
Founder of Chronically Me: professional identity and passion
Patient advocate striving to bridge healthcare equity gaps
Overcoming the misconception that storytelling is merely a “soft skill”
Real-world experience influencing digital transformation in a major bank using stories
Kirsten’s personal journey from an MS diagnosis to women’s health advocacy
Gaps in conventional fertility care
Growing up in a low-income immigrant community in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Witnessing structural disadvantages and their impact on community health.
