The Encourage Project with Amy A. Fairchild

032 | Purpose & Work ft. Gayatri Agnew

Episode Summary

By far the most insightful, enlightening discussion on purpose thus far! Newsflash: You do not magically wake up one day with a sense of purpose. It requires a journey into yourself. Yes! Gayatri Agnew worked in the public sector both in government and non-profits and found her way to business because of her desire to work on impact at scale. She is committed to shared value and believes businesses can be a force for good in society. Raised by a single mom in California, she knows firsthand that access to education and good jobs change lives. Gayatri serves on the leadership team of one of the world’s largest retailers where she leads strategy and philanthropy for the company’s efforts on economic mobility – specifically, a shared value approach to human capital, partnerships and philanthropy focused on key issues such as employer practices change, improving work-based learning and strengthening inclusion in communities. Gayatri’s personal mission is for more people to find purpose through the way they earn a living. In this episode: Do not shrink! Impact through business Journey into self Pause and rest when you reach a goal Just ask! Celebrating others Connect with Gayatri: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GayatriAgnew Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gayatriagnew/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayatriagnew/ Continue the conversation with Amy and The Encourage Project community! www.theencourageproject.com Facebook – @theencourageproject Instagram – @the_encourage_project LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/amy-a-fairchild-she-her-hers-pmp-03b7022 Special thanks to my producer Connor Reed and the band Suite 25 (check them out on Spotify)!

Episode Notes

By far the most insightful, enlightening discussion on purpose thus far! Newsflash: You do not magically wake up one day with a sense of purpose. It requires a journey into yourself. Yes! 

Gayatri Agnew worked in the public sector both in government and non-profits and found her way to business because of her desire to work on impact at scale. She is committed to shared value and believes businesses can be a force for good in society. Raised by a single mom in California, she knows firsthand that access to education and good jobs change lives. Gayatri serves on the leadership team of one of the world’s largest retailers where she leads strategy and philanthropy for the company’s efforts on economic mobility – specifically, a shared value approach to human capital, partnerships and philanthropy focused on key issues such as employer practices change, improving work-based learning and strengthening inclusion in communities. Gayatri’s personal mission is for more people to find purpose through the way they earn a living. 

In this episode:

Connect with Gayatri:

Continue the conversation with Amy and The Encourage Project community!

Special thanks to my producer Connor Reed and the band Suite 25 (check them out on Spotify)!