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Episode 256 - Breaking Barriers to Belonging: Food, Friendship, and the Future of Connection

Episode 256 - Breaking Barriers to Belonging: Food, Friendship, and the Future of Connection

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Welcome back to Shift with Elena Agar! In this episode, Elena sits down with Arshnoor Kohli, the dynamic founder of Grangu—a platform on a mission to foster real, meaningful connections in an increasingly disconnected world. From navigating the challenges of moving to a new city to reimagining the way we build friendships and professional networks, Arshnoor Kohli shares the inspiration behind Grangu and how sharing a meal can bridge communities and break the cycle of loneliness.Together, Elena and Arshnoor Kohli explore the hurdles Gen Z (and all of us!) face around making authentic connections—both in our personal lives and within organizations—and why belonging is essential for happiness and productivity. You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes stories of Grangu’s launch, plus thoughtful insights on startup life, building community, and lessons learned as a first-time founder. Whether you’re looking for new friendships, considering building something of your own, or just curious about the future of connection, this episode is packed with heart, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.Tune in for an honest, energizing conversation about why we all crave connection—and how Grangu is helping make it possible, one meal at a time.Connect with Arshnoor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arshnoor-kohli/Get Grangou: https://www.grangouapp.com/Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Website: https://elenaagar.com/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wijIf you like this video, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! Your support is extremely valued! #careercoaching #careertips #careerresilience #futureofwork #careerstrategy #entrepreneurship

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