Soft Skills, Hard Decisions – Lauren Thurber on Teaching, Policy, and Life Transitions [Part2]

PoliSci
14/03/2025 38 min Temporada 1 Episodio 13

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In this second part of Polisci, host Navid Mahlooji continues the conversation with Lauren Thurber, a former educator turned public policy analyst at Health Canada.Lauren dives into her MPA research on cosmetic regulations using Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+), explaining how this intersectional policy framework is applied in the Canadian federal government. She also discusses balancing graduate studies, career changes, and new motherhood, offering valuable insights for students and professionals navigating similar paths.Join us for an engaging discussion on education, policy, and life transitions, plus a special mention of her golden doodle, Taxi!Please be aware that at 14:30 we discuss pregnancy loss and fertility treatment. Feel free to skip ahead to 15:50 if necessary.🎙️ Host: Navid Majlooji 🎤 Guest: Lauren Thurber 🎛️ Production: João Roque 🎧 Audio Editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin 📅 Date: February 13th – 3 PM 📍 Location: Concordia University – LibraryMusicIntro and outro : Dee Yan-Key, DJ Messagroove - Move your body, Lowtone Music - Lofi13:24 Motala Beyoncey by Axel Lundstrom19:58 Just a bit horny - Lofi & Chill Sessions #1 by The Oracle Of St. Vincent28:13 Linkoping bassline by Axel Lundstrom

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